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NHK Cycle Around Japan – Japan’s Northern Alps: Life-Giving Mountains (2025)
English | Documentary | Size: 871.9 MB
On an early spring ride around the base of this extensive mountain range, we meet an artisan making traditional snowshoes, a family making salmon trout sushi, and villagers picking medicinal herbs. [Read more…]
NHK Cycle Around Japan – Yamaguchi: Where Kindness is King (2025)
English | Documentary | Size: 878 MB
On the islands and coast of the Yamaguchi end of the Seto Inland Sea, we experience a warm welcome in these hard-working small communities, poor in amenities but rich in happiness and human kindness. [Read more…]
NHK Let’s Trek Japan – Zao: Explore the Majestic Ice Scenery in the Snowiest Land (2025)
English | Documentary | Size: 588 MB
Japan’s heavy snow reveals stunning Snow Monsters. Join an exciting mountain adventure where fierce winds create ice formations up to 5 meters tall. Discover the hidden joys of Japan’s winter mountains and meet warm-hearted locals. [Read more…]
NHK Train Cruise – The Warmth of Kagoshima in Winter (2025)
English | Documentary | Size: 827 MB
Travel Kagoshima Pref. on the Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line, JR’s southernmost line. Discover a 400-year pottery tradition, walk around a samurai neighborhood, and admire views of an active volcano. [Read more…]
NHK Cycle Around Japan – Ibaraki: Passion for Tradition (2025)
English | Documentary | Size: 867 MB
In Ibaraki Prefecture, we explore how local wisdom has been passed down to the present day. We visit a town famous for organic farming, see how traditional silk fabric is made, and experience catching icefish. [Read more…]
NHK Cycle Around Japan – Shiga: From Lake to Mountains (2025)
English | Documentary | Size: 946 MB
Shiga Prefecture, site of Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake, is home to centuries-old crafts like Shigaraki ware and Wana velvet. We explore an island in the lake by tricycle before climbing into the mountains. [Read more…]
NHK Train Cruise – A Slow Ride Through Northern Kanto (2025)
English | Documentary | Size: 404 MB
We travel through the mountainous area 100km northwest of Tokyo, covering Tochigi, Gunma and Saitama Prefectures. We focus on timber and meet local residents who appreciate the blessings of nature. [Read more…]
NHK Cycle Around Japan – Niigata: An Older, Simpler Way of Life (2024)
English | Documentary | Size: 867 MB
In northern Niigata Prefecture, we’ll see the old ways of living as we try spicy daikon radish rolls and fluffy manju buns, go gill fishing, see cat houses made from rice straw and a lovely old lacquer craft. [Read more…]
NHK Train Cruise – Energized Along the Kumano Pilgrimage Trails (2024)
English | Documentary | Size: 789 MB
The Kumano Kodo was designated UNESCO World Heritage in 2004. Travel the JR Sangu and Kisei Lines along the trails on the Iseji route between Ise Jingu in Mie Prefecture and Kumano Hayatama Taisha in Wakayama Prefecture. [Read more…]
NHK Train Cruise – A Single Line to the Tip of Hokkaido (2024)
English | Documentary | Size: 695 MB