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RAMEN JAPAN
FOOD 2024 15 min Episode(s): 22+ english English
Ramen, an iconic dish beloved worldwide. Originating in China and reimagined in Japan, it’s become a soul food and ever-evolving symbol of Japanese cuisine. From rich pork bone tonkotsu to savory soy sauce, salty shio, and bold miso broths, regional styles offer endless variety. This program journeys across Japan, meeting the passionate people behind each bowl-from devoted chefs chasing perfection to ramen lovers who savor every slurp. Through their stories, we explore how ramen has taken root in everyday life, showcasing its rich history, diversity, and future. An immersive, encyclopedic look at Japan’s ramen culture, one bowl at a time. Click here to preview the program! more details -
"Little Yuna" - His Daughter's Legacy after the Great East Japan Earthquake -
DOCUMENTARY 2024 56 mins
Episode(s): 1
english
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2025 WordMediaFestivals Siver 2025 New York Festivals Silver Norio Kimura, who lost his wife and father in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster and whose 7-year-old daughter, Yuna, remained missing until a bone fragment was found nearly six years later due to nuclear zone restrictions, now channels his grief and anger into disaster awareness. He emphasises the preciousness of family and everyday life, urging others to learn from the tragedy to prevent future sadness. Although Yuna would have been reaching adulthood this year, her legacy lies in her father's ongoing crusade to instill the vital lessons of the disaster in others. Click here to preview the program! more details -
Me and Another Me - Living with Tourette Syndrome -
DOCUMENTARY 2024 46 minutes
Episode(s): 1
english
English
2025 WorldMediaFestivals Silver 2025 WorldMediaFestivals Special Award: Global Awareness 2025 US International Awards: Silver This program confronts the hidden struggles of Tourette's syndrome in Japan, a neurological condition marked by involuntary tics that affect many yet remain widely misunderstood. Through the insights from experts and personal accounts and the poignant stories of individuals like Reon, a delivery driver with constant vocalizations, and Takunari, whose severe motor tics impact every aspect of his life, the film reveals the daily battles for acceptance and normalcy. By showcasing the diverse realities of nearly 30 patients, it challenges misconceptions and urgently calls for a more understanding and with this enigmatic "devil's disease." inclusive society for those living Click here to preview the program! more details -
Grandma Takes the Mic
DOCUMENTARY 2024 30 minutes Episode(s): 1 english English Okihara Tatsuyo is a budding comedian who entered the world of stand-up at the age of 71. We follow 'Grandma, who is spending her golden years pursuing her dream, and discover her passion for lífe. Click here to preview the program! more details -
Colors in Japan
TRAVEL 2021 25 min Episode(s): 12 english EnglishJapan's landscape overflows with various colors from its four seasons. This array of rich "coloring" is presented in vivid 4K through the stories of traditional arts and crafts that symbolize the regions across the country from which they were born. Episode List (click title to preview): 1. Paint It Black! A Calligrapher's Challenge - Yamaguchi Prefecture 2. Nabeshima Ware, Favored by Feudal Lords - Saga Prefecture 3. Traditional Lacquerware, That Which Shines Beyond the Black - Akita Prefecture 4. The Traditional Uses of "Red" - Kyoto 5. Narumi Shibori of Arimatsu, The Town Where Ai Sways in the Breeze - Aichi Prefecture 6. A Soy Sauce Brewery in the Castle Town - Hyogo Prefecture 7. Wooden Barrels of Tochigi, Time Etched by the Color of Old Bamboo - Tochigi Prefecture 8. Life in the World Heritage Site Gokayama During the Winter - Toyama Prefecture 9. Meoto Iwa, Enchanted by the Rising Sun Miracle - Mie Prefecture 10. Mikawa Fireworks, Large Flowers Blooming at Night - Aichi Prefecture 11. The Jewel of Toyama Bay to be Preserved for Future Generations - Toyama Prefecture 12. Superfood: Black Rice of Kawachino - Saga Prefecture more details -
Homecoming Songs
ENTERTAINMENT 2023 30 min Episode(s): 6 english Japanese What would you sing if you gave a concert in your old school music room? Homecoming Songs is a heartfelt docuseries that follows artists back to their hometowns—where dreams began and memories were made. With a “welcome home notebook” in hand, they revisit formative places, reconnect with old classmates, and reflect on their journey from youth to stardom. Each episode culminates in an intimate live performance at their alma mater, filled with nostalgia and emotion. Through music and memory, the artists rediscover their roots and the songs that shaped who they are today. Here, their voices ring once more. Episodes: - SUZUKA (Atarashii Gakko!) - Sota Hanamura (Da-iCE) - Awich - HATTORI (Marcaroni Empitsu) - I Don't Like Mondays - Kaela Kimura Click here to preview the program! more details -
The Detective's Bento
FOOD 2022 12 mins Episode(s): 10 english English Gendoji Daigo is a private detective with two passions: mysteries and food. Due to a personal quirk, he never eats food made by others, instead bringing his own elaborate bento to every case- each inspired by dishes from classic mystery novels and famous detectives like Sherlock Holmes. Nicknamed “The Bento Detective,” Daigo is called in whenever food and crime intersect. In this flavorful and educational series, he unravels curious cases while sharing the stories behind his literary-themed bentos. Discover a world where delicious meals and classic mysteries meet, one bite- and one clue- at a time. Season 1 1. Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet” x Roast Beef 2. Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Adventure of the Naval Treaty” x Curried Chicken 3. Edogawa Rampo’s “The Fiend with Twenty Faces” x Rice Balls 4. Charles Dickens’ “Barnaby Rudge” x Ketchup 5. Charles Dickens’ “Bleak House” x Bone Marrow Season 2 1. Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Adventure of the Six Napoleons” x Plum Pudding 2. Kido Okamoto’s “The Curious Casebook of Inspector Hanshichi: Snowman” x Negima Hot Pot 3. Dostoevsky’s “Crime and Punishment” x Shchi 4. Mark Twain’s “Pudd’nhead Wilson” x Mush 5. Edgar Alan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” x Sherry Wine Previews available for the following episodes: Season 1 Ep. 2: Sherlock Holmes and The Adventure of the Naval Treaty X Curried Chicken Season 2 Ep 4: Mark Twain’s Pudd’nhead Wilson X Mush more details -
I'm Taking a Little Trip to North Korea
DOCUMENTARY 2023 115 min
Episode(s): 1
english
Japanese
2023 World Media Festivals Gold 2023 New York International Film Festival Silver 2023 US International Awards Silver The Repatriation Project saw nearly 93,000 people migrate from Japan to North Korea between 1959 and 1984. While the project was mainly aimed at native-born Koreans looking to return to their homeland, approximately 1800 Japanese wives also opted to accompany their Korean husbands in search of a life with more opportunities. Aiko Nakamoto was one such wife. “I’m Taking a Little Trip to North Korea” follows the story of Keiko Nakamoto and her reunion with her older sister Aiko, revealing the difficulties and tensions faced by families separated by international borders as public opinion and diplomatic relations between Japan and North Korea remain strained. Click here to preview the program! more details -
PEACE NIPPON
MOVIE 2018 111 minutes Episode(s): 1 none: None EnglishThere are moments of breathtaking beauty that can only be seen once in a lifetime. Providing footage from 47 Prefectures (over 200 locations) in Japan and filmed over eight years, this film captures such moments in 4K. The hope is that this movie will inspire "people to know more about Japan and to fall further in love with it." Be whisked away by enchanting views of well-loved landmarks like Takeda Castle, covered in a sea of clouds; Ruriko-in Temple dyed scarlet in autumn; Himeji Castle, surrounded by cherry blossom trees; and Mount Fuji at its finest. This movie contains views that will leave you anxious to book a ticket to the land of the rising sun. Click here to view the trailer for this program! more details -
Real Shots of Good - The Legacy of Tetsu Nakamura, M.D.
DOCUMENTARY 2020 48 min
Episode(s): 1
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2021 World Media Festival Intermedia-globe Silver 2021 New York Festival Finalist In December 2019, Dr. Tetsu Nakamura was gunned down and killed in Afghanistan, where he had been providing humanitarian aid. During his 35 years working on-site, Dr. Nakamura did much more than provide medical care. He dug wells, built irrigation canals, and gave life-saving assistance to the people around him. An irrigation canal project he completed in 2010 now supports the lives of 650,000 people. In this documentary, Dr. Nakamura's daughter speaks out in her first interview ever as a member of the Nakamura family. Why was Dr. Nakamura such an inspiration to so many people? Using past video footage and numerous testimonials, this program looks back at how Dr. Tetsu Nakamura lived and dedicated his life to the innocent people of Afghanistan. Click here to preview the program. more details -
The Sake that Bonds - "Unite 311" A Sake of Gratitude
DOCUMENTARY 2021 46 minutes english English Niizawa Sake Brewery and its long history were on the verge of ending after its facilities were destroyed in the Great Tohoku Earthquake of March 2011. At that time, though, workers from other breweries across Japan rushed to their aid. This documentary follows the owner and workers of Niizawa Sake Brewery as they attempt to create a “special sake” that can express their appreciation to those who lent them a helping hand during that very tough period in 2011. Since then, they have worked to broaden the base of the Japanese sake industry by hiring the nation’s youngest female head brewer as well as a non-Japanese assistant head brewer. To mark the 10th anniversary of the disastrous earthquake, this program aims to convey the passion for sake that the brewery owner and his workers have as they move forward with heartfelt gratitude for all the support they received during that difficult time, and to provide a glimpse of the progress the Tohoku region has made in its recovery over the years. Click here to preview the program! more details -
The Gift of Pachamama
MOVIE 2009 103 min
Episode(s): 1
japanese
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2009 Washington DC Independent Film Festival Grand Jury Award: Best Feature Film 2009 Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival Best Cinematography Award On Bolivia’s vast salt flats, 13-year-old Kunturi helps his close-knit Quechua family hand-cut salt bricks, trading them for necessities in a life deeply tied to the land. When his grandmother falls ill, Kunturi joins his father on a nearly three-month journey along the ancient Ruta de la Sal. Their first stop: the Potosí mines, seeking a friend’s long-lost father. As they travel, Kunturi encounters hardship, resilience, and reverence for Pachamama, Andean “Mother Earth”. Amid tragedy and wonder, he begins to confront the complexities of adulthood- facing death, suffering, and, most tenderly, the stirrings of his first love. Click here to preview the program! more details -
Love Stories from Fukuoka
DRAMA 2020 50 min Episode(s): 10 japanese Various Love Stories from Fukuoka is a yearly TV drama that is aired around St. Valentines Day. Viewers from Fukuoka city, the capital of Japan's southern island of Kyushu, send in stories of their own experiences with love, loss, and longing. The program features many actors, celebrities, and athletes who all have ties to Fukuoka, including a few members of the popular Japanese girl group AKB48. The program has continued for a number of years and has became another romantic Valentine's tradition. Click here to preview this program! more details -
At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
ENTERTAINMENT 2019 30 mins Episode(s): 115 ~ english English Venetia Stanley-Smith has lived in the Ohara district of Kyoto for almost 20 years. She is a firm believer in living in accordance with nature, and utilizes its gifts in all aspects of daily living. Venetia’s garden is filled with over 100 varieties of seasonal herbs. She uses them in recipes for cooking, cleaning, and beauty in her own unique style. Discover her original recipes, watch her journeys across Japan, and experience Venetia’s unhurried lifestyle and truly eco-friendly way of living. Click here to preview the program! more details -
TASTE JAPAN
TRAVEL 2019 30 mins Episode(s): 3 japanese Chinese Watch as popular Taiwanese actor Figaro visits Aomori Prefecture and encounters the many delicious food products the prefecture has to offer. Along the way, he will draw inspiration from the local cuisine he tastes to create original recipes of his own. Throughout his trip, Figaro is touched by the heartfelt diligence of the local farmers and food producers who wish for many people to enjoy eating their "safe and delicious food products". With his knowledge of Chinese food and his new-found love and respect for the products of Aomori, what kind of exciting cross-cultural dish will he cook up? Click here to preview the program! more details -
Beauty of Japan Series- Season 2
TRAVEL 2018 30 mins Episode(s): 12 none: None JapaneseThere are 2.5 million people from all over the world currently living in Japan. How did they end up there? What drew them to come to Japan in the first place? Or more importantly, what made them want to stay? In this series, we take a look at various non-Japanese residents living in different prefectures all around Japan. We present what each individual considers to be the true "Beauty of Japan", and how such aspects of beauty have convinced them to choose Japan as their second home. With detailed and vivid images filmed in 4K, this program depicts the importance of communal bonds that transcend time and even national borders. Click here to preview the program! Episode List Part 1 (2018): Japanese sweets (Wagashi)- Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture The life in Kita-Shinano, Nagano Prefecture Shakuhachi Flute and Texas -Okayama Prefecture Tokoname Pottery, hopping to re-establish a long lost relationship- Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture Oshima and Jacques the Baker -Niihama, Ehime Prefecture The City where German Pottery Lives- Miyazaki Prefecture Ogaki Festival seen through the viewfinder of Irene -Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture Angel, Living in a Loyal Dog's Home -Odate, Akita Prefecture Professor in a Spiritual City -Ise City, Mie Prefecture A French man striving to enrich a village with forestry -Totsugawa, Nara Prefecture Spellbinding Yotaka Festival -Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture A young girl Wisteria dance- Arakawa ward, Tokyo Part 2 (2018-2019) The Iki Sea that Enchanted a Hawaiian Man- Iki, Nagasaki Prefecture The Reason I Work Here- Shinagawa, Tokyo Yoga in Nature ~The Ultimate Healing Experience~- Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture Wonderful Dreams in a Monochrome World- Toyama Prefecture Our Lives as Immigrants- Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture Rice Pasta that Makes the World Smile- Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture Charmed by the Kindness of the Community- Izumo, Shimane Prefecture Enchanted by the San'in- Daisen, Tottori Prefecture The Eyes that Survey an Ever-Changing City- Shibuya, Tokyo Rene's Swimming Gems: The Nishiki Koi- Nagaoka, Niigata The Real Last Samurai: Katori Shinto-ryu- Narita, Chiba Prefecture The Second Bridge of Shinminato Uchikawa- Imizu, Toyama Prefecture more details