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NHK Cycle Around Japan – Yamagata Call of the Wild (2019)

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NHK Cycle Around Japan – Yamagata: Call of the Wild (2019)
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Category: Documentary


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A 360km ride through the high mountains of Yamagata Prefecture, with a cyclist on his first long road trip. An interest in Eastern philosophy has drawn our traveler to the Three Mountains of Dewa, legendary abode of the gods. From a landscape of flowering cherry trees, we ride into the snow-capped mountains to meet a veteran artisan of Japanese chess pieces. On Mt. Haguro, we’re guided up the sacred peak by a Yamabushi mountain ascetic. Finally, we help a free-spirited falconer train his raptor in the snowy wilderness. [Read more…]

NHK Train Cruise – The Energy of Yamaguchi’s Harsh Coastline (2019)

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NHK Train Cruise – The Energy of Yamaguchi’s Harsh Coastline (2019)
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We depart on our 120km journey from Mojiko in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Pref. Its grand station built in 1914 has been restored to its former glory. We travel through the world’s first undersea tunnel to Shimonoseki, whose specialty is blowfish. After feasting on seafood, we head east along the stunning, azure seas of the Sea of Japan coast bound for Hagi, Yamaguchi Pref. We visit unusual sea stacks, feel the power of a millennium-old tree, and talk to the locals who live along these tempestuous seas. [Read more…]

NHK Cycle Around Japan Gifu The Joys of Mountain Life 720p HDTV x264 AAC

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NHK Cycle Around Japan Gifu The Joys of Mountain Life 720p HDTV x264 AAC
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This three-day, 360km trip takes us from lowland Gifu Prefecture and its blossoming cherry trees north into the snow-covered central mountains. We’ll visit a traditional swordsmith to watch him forge katana blades from living flame, a hillside town built on water, and forests with wood of such quality it inspired some of Japan’s finest artisans. A final adventure involves our cyclist in a 200-year old tradition of amateur village kabuki, one of the many ways people have found to enjoy life in the remote mountains. [Read more…]

NHK Train Cruise 2019 Along the Sparkling River into the Heart of Japan 720p HDTV x264 AAC

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NHK Train Cruise 2019 Along the Sparkling River into the Heart of Japan 720p HDTV x264 AAC
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Category: Documentary


The Nagara River in Gifu Prefecture is one of Japan’s most beautiful. Running for 72km north-south along the stream is the Nagaragawa Railway. The run takes about 2 hours and includes 38 stations. The people who live along the line have intimate relationships with the river. A highly skilled boatwright who uses ancient techniques to build wooden river ships. A middle-aged couple celebrates the river and mountain scenery at their country inn. A man refocuses his life on the river after giving up on his dream of making music overseas. [Read more…]

NHK Documentary – Tokyo’s Lost Islands Sofugan (2019)

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NHK Documentary: – Tokyo’s Lost Islands: Sofugan (2019)
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In Tokyo, there are unapproachable “lost islands” where unspoiled environs cradle rich wildlife. Sofugan is a 100-meter-high solitary rock pillar standing in the ocean 650km south of the capital city’s center. Remote and difficult to access, it had never been explored in detail. A group of scientists and engineers set out on a two-year survey. This program records their journey, along with the creatures they discover – from unusual species amongst the rugged rocks to mysterious marine life in the surrounding deep sea. [Read more…]

NHK – Cycle Around Japan – Kagoshima Legacy of Determination (2019)

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NHK – Cycle Around Japan – Kagoshima: Legacy of Determination (2019)
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Category: Documentaries


Kagoshima Prefecture, known as the land of brave samurai, was called Satsuma in ancient days. Our cyclist takes in scenic views on his ride along the sea and an active volcano. He discovers jars filled with a local specialty, fermented black vinegar, which make a tart and powerful beverage. In the mountains, he meets a craftswoman who revives old, beautiful buttons. He then finds a secret martial art inherited from samurai. Discover the spirit of this historic land on our 290km ride through Satsuma. [Read more…]

NHK Documentary – Tokyo’s Lost Islands Minami Iwo-to (2018)

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NHK Documentary: – Tokyo’s Lost Islands: Minami Iwo-to (2018)
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Category: Documentaries


Tokyo’s Lost Islands: Minami Iwo-to
In Tokyo, there are unapproachable “lost islands” with unspoiled environs and rich wildlife. Minami Iwo-to, part of the Ogasawara island chain, is about 1,300km from the Japanese capital. Normally, entry is banned to protect the environment. An exception was made in 2017 for the first comprehensive scientific survey in 10 years. The island compresses multiple climate zones into a small area, offering researchers a rare opportunity to view evolution in action. Braving an arduous climb and a swarm of seabirds, the team discovers one new species after another. [Read more…]