Time and Tide

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.

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.

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.

YouTube Changed My Life

Doc Caro – Leben hautnah

Doc Caro – Einsatz mit Herz

Doc Caro – Die Sprechstunde

Doc Esser - Das Gesundheitsmagazin

From ICE trains to regional trains: the railway is struggling with major problems. Last year, more than one in three long-distance trains was late. Large parts of the rail network are dilapidated. Trains are repeatedly canceled. The four-part series "In Action for the Railway" follows people from Deutsche Bahn, Nordwestbahn, and the Federal Police at Hanover Central Station, who are giving their all despite, or perhaps because of, the difficulties. It highlights the logistical and technical challenges facing the railway and shares emotional moments on trains and in stations.

Follow Anishinaabe chef Shawn Adler into nature as he forages for unique wild foods that grow all around us. From wild ginger to burdock root, Shawn explores - and cooks with - hidden delights.

Lebo medveď

揭秘尘封

The Hairy Bikers are back and they're on a mission to prove that British food is the best in the world.

España dividida: la Guerra Civil en color

An exploration of Scandinavian landscapes, including fjords and forests.