Schools of nishin, or Pacific herring, enter Japan's cooler northern waters in spring. Once a lucrative part of local economies, the fish remains a staple ingredient in various Japanese dishes.
American linguistic anthropologist Debra Occhi dives into the fascinating world of mascots and characters - from adorable to heroic, she explores how their naming is shaped by sound.
Kyoto has about 13,000 alleys with a total distance of 940km - an increasing number of their houses are unoccupied, but people are working on projects and tours to preserve and revitalise these areas.
This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
American linguistic anthropologist Debra Occhi dives into the fascinating world of mascots and characters - from adorable to heroic, she explores how their naming is shaped by sound.
Schools of nishin, or Pacific herring, enter Japan's cooler northern waters in spring. Once a lucrative part of local economies, the fish remains a staple ingredient in various Japanese dishes.
Kyoto has about 13,000 alleys with a total distance of 940km - an increasing number of their houses are unoccupied, but people are working on projects and tours to preserve and revitalise these areas.
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.
This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
Kyoto has about 13,000 alleys with a total distance of 940km - an increasing number of their houses are unoccupied, but people are working on projects and tours to preserve and revitalise these areas.
American linguistic anthropologist Debra Occhi dives into the fascinating world of mascots and characters - from adorable to heroic, she explores how their naming is shaped by sound.
This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.
Kyoto has about 13,000 alleys with a total distance of 940km - an increasing number of their houses are unoccupied, but people are working on projects and tours to preserve and revitalise these areas.
This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
American linguistic anthropologist Debra Occhi dives into the fascinating world of mascots and characters - from adorable to heroic, she explores how their naming is shaped by sound.