[Colors in Japan]   During Japan's Edo period, the NabeshimaClan produced pottery known as "Nabeshimaware." Renowned for their intricate designs and vibrant colors, today, artisans in Okawauchiyama continue to uphold this centuries-old tradition, crafting exquisite pieces. Click here to preview this episode! Part of the "Colors in Japan" series!

[Festivals of Japan Season 2] Half-naked men pull on a giant white rope. Eighty meters long and about a ton in weight, the rope is the central focus of the Tosa City Otsuna Festival. Originally an Edo Period tradition, the festival was brought back by people hoping to energize a community...

[Beauty of Japan Season 2] An American and English couple have lived in Iiyama City for 3 years. They earn their living through teaching English at schools within the vicinity, but wish to become farmers instead. Their excitement expands as they map out their future lives growing safe and healthy...

This is a new program about the sacred island of Okinoshima, situated between the Japanese archipelago and the Korean peninsula. It has attracted the devotion of the local population in the Munakata region, who possessed advanced nautical skills. Large-scale rituals utilizing an enormous quantity of precious votive offerings were conducted...