Time and Tide

Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo. More than a million people enjoyed life in this small but abundant city. They live on in ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Each episode is a deep dive into a single print, and an exploration of the soul of Old Tokyo. We examine works by artists like Hokusai and Hiroshige not just for their aesthetic and historical value, but for the stories they tell of everyday life. That is how the people of Edo themselves enjoyed this mass-produced medium.

Explore the richness and depth of the Japanese language and discover how words and expressions reflect history, culture and the natural world.

Historical figures and their decisions that changed the course of history. Based on expert research, the program explains dilemmas the that heroes faced and options they could have chosen.

Host Peter Barakan delves into various aspects of Japanese culture; exploring practices, history, and modern innovations in such areas as ramen, rice, sushi, geisha, bonsai, and so much more. Local experts discuss their passions at fascinating length, and American Japanophile Matt Alt experiences the food, practices, and cultures in each episode in depth. Viewers will finish each half hour episode with a new understanding of an area of Japanese life through demonstrative videos and explanations, all delivered respectfully and true to the Japanese way of life.

Ninja are now seen in popular media around the world. But as their profile rises, their reality gets muddied amid legends and fantasies. The truth about authentic ninja lies unknown, shrouded in mystery. This program carefully examines the fighting skills and tools used by actual ninja, and conducts experiments to determine the "Ninja Truth".

信長のスマホ

In the year 1580, a man named Lord Nobunaga Oda sends hoards of unholy armies across Japan, slaying all who stand in their way. A young ninja escapes her villages' destruction with a short sword, one of the three mystical weapons that can end Oda's rule. During her quest, she is joined by two other ninjas who wield the other two weapons of legend, the sacred sword and spear.

Follows Nekotarou, a cat from Kagoshima who aims to unify the country.

La Paca, matriarca de la droga

Richard Hammond explores Britain's most beautiful rivers. From the rivers Severn and Test to Clyde and Derwent, Richard explores the historical, ecological and economic importance of each.

曾国藩

Experience the wonder of nature, past and present, majestic and dangerous, like you’ve never seen it before in these three features: Antarctica: On the Edge, Titans of the Ice Age and Great White Shark.

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Man 2.0 R-evolution

This series makes use of user-generated footage of some of nature’s most extraordinary events to put the viewer right at the heart of the action.