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Welcome, First-timers! A hot winter tour in Oga
初見さん いらっしゃい！冬の男鹿でHOTなツアー
Even though locals are used to seeing, it may be an emotional experience for first-timers. This is a travel show that values first-time reactions of newcomers and rediscovers the "proud charms" of Oga, Akita. The guests, Gantulga from Mongolia and Alina from Ukraine visit some hot spots of Oga in winter. Through this tour, you will discover the charms of Oga's food, culture, and sightseeing including Namahage. After watching this program, you will want to visit Oga for sure. Let's enjoy the tour full of laughs and discoveries!
Note: This program has English subtitles.
- Factual
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Decoding the Chinese Document Leaks
調査報道 新世紀 中国 流出文書を追う
China and a new-age cybersecurity threat?
In early 2024, internal records that appear to have come from the Chinese cybersecurity company i-SOON were leaked onto the internet. The records contained a list of a large amount of data that was believed to have been stolen from government agencies and citizens of various countries. Furthermore, it even included chat logs which indicated the involvement of Chinese authorities. Analysis of the leaked data with experts in seven locations around the world reveals how the cyberattacks were conducted and on what scale, as well as a tactic called "cognitive warfare." Through the "i-SOON documents," the program delves into the emerging threats that lie across the internet space.
- Factual
工場へ行こうⅢ
The “factory” in the Tokai region of Japan is full of surprise!
The Tokai region is a major hub for manufacturing in Japan, but surprisingly little is known
About what, where, and how products are made. Therefore, the camera sneaks into the center of manufacturing, the "factory"! Why did they challenge the development of that product? How did they become the world's No. 1 market share? What kind of wisdom and ingenuity are hidden in the proud factory? We explore factories with special cameras for powerful pictures such as super slow motion and also watch super craftmen’s divine skills and deliver unknown secrets of product development.
Here is a wonderful “world of manufacturing” that can only be seen here.
- Factual
- Food/Cooking
Tokyo harbors more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city in the world. Variety abounds,from kaiseki and sushi to tempura and yakitori. Each style blends tradition and innovation.The skills master chefs wield in their imaginative use of seasonal ingredients and the spirit of hospitality they impart to delight their patrons are the treasures of Japan's cuisine.
Treasure hunter Shizuka Anderson visits some of the best restaurants in Tokyo to unearth the culinary delights hidden there.
- Factual
- Health&Wellbeing
-Bilateral Breast Cancer at 46-
A journalist who has been covering breast cancer for 20 years has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She filmed herself. She appealed against the prejudices and barriers in Japanese society that she felt as a survivor.
I was the one in eleven…
At HTB, I supported breast cancer awareness and the Pink Ribbon movement.
Now I, one of the people who led the charge against breast cancer, was diagnosed with cancer in both breasts.
I decided to record my experience as a patient on camera, to learn more about breast cancer and help me prepare for what was to come.
What I learned as a patient was how many choices there were to make. Some treatment methods keep you from working, raising children, or providing elderly care.
Cancer can be a bombshell for working people or people raising children.
Many women in particular have non-regular employment.
“There is no regular employment for cancer patients who have to take leave for treatment.”
These were the words of a patient which inspired this documentary.
Cancer is not a death sentence. Early detection and treatment can save lives.
I hope to contribute to society’s understanding of what it means to live with cancer.
Yuki Akutsu (Director/Patient)
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The secret of craftsmanship 2018
やまがた発!ニッポンものづくりの極意～後継者たちの未来戦略～
“Thinking nothing of trend but delivering their products to people who need”. This is the Yamagata craftsman’s spirit. We introduce their products and positive attitude toward the world markets from Yamagata. Here is the real secret of craftsmanship.
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The secret of craftsmanship 2017
やまがた発!ニッポンものづくりの極意～匠の技と心をつなぐ～
The world’s eyes are on Yamagata’s industry.We present the secrets of Japanese craftsmanship.Showing how craftsmen pass on their passion for their craft to the next generation.
- Factual
- Food/Cooking
- Nature
追跡！極上マグロ完結編
An SATV Japanese TV crew spent over a month filming tuna fishing in the North Atlantic for the first time.
A reporter, cameraman and 23 other fishermen departed from Las Palmas, off the northwestern coast of Africa in the Canary Islands, heading for the coast of Ireland.
This documentary presents extraordinary footage of the fishermen who risk their lives to fish bluefin tuna also known as “black diamonds”, in the very cold and rough North Atlantic.
It follows the historic “Hae-Nawa (longline)” fishing technique. Along the 150 km “Miki-Nawa (main line)”, fishhooks with bait are set atop over 3,000 shorter “Eda-Nawa (branch line)”. It takes around 5 hours to throw the lines and more than 13 hours to pull them back in.
Although the average tuna fish weighs about 170kg, during filming, a super-giant tuna weighing 392kg was caught. Upon being caught, tuna is immediately frozen at minus 60 degrees Celsius. Then six months later, the fishing vessel arrives at Yaizu Port, the largest fishing port for tuna landings in Japan. Viewers can watch tuna auctions at the Tsukiji Fish Market and follow those who eat the 392 kg super-giant tuna.
It also offers an insight into the unexplored fisherman’s lifestyle as they live, eat and work.
- Factual
"LIFE" is a human documentary showcasing individuals driven by passion and professional skills to pursue their dreams. Each unique professional believes in hard work, continuously challenging themselves to achieve their aspirations. This inspiring documentary encourages viewers to chase their own dreams. Life is a journey filled with diverse dreams, and people possess the power to pursue and achieve them. When this power is maximized, individuals shine beautifully, revealing life's radiance. Each person's life tells a different story, with unique colors and shapes to their dreams.
This program captures the essence and brilliance of life as people strive to fulfill their dreams.