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Due to Japan's immensely varied landscape and climate, this island nation developed unique cultural traditions. Many of these are world renowned, but many more remain hidden away deep in the countryside. The best way to discover these secret places—the real Japan—is to go exploring by bicycle.
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Kendama World Cup Hatsukaichi 2019
Kendama has risen in popularity around the world to exceed its origins as a traditional toy. Its popularity has spread from Japan to America, Europe, and Asia, with Kendama competitions hosted all over the globe. Watch performances from foreign players who outshine even Japanese players. The Kendama...
Once a month 10 junior female professional golfers take part in a “Shoot-Out”survival game. Over 9 holes the players compete to win ¥1,000,000!
As each hole is played, the player with the worst score drops out leaving only one winner...
Definitely this is a Must-See program!
It started as a toy, and now it’s a sport popular the world over – the Kendama.
Its popularity has taken off outside of Japan in regions as diverse as America, Europe and Asia, and it sees tournaments all over the world, where foreign players put their Japanese counterparts to shame with their tech...
Beat the Champions (King of Sports)
A fun and fast-moving game show featuring celebrities and amateurs challenging world-class professional athletes at their very own sports! From golf, tennis, water sports and soccer, the challenges and fascination are endless.
But wait, it wouldn’t be easy to “Beat the Champions” on an equal play...
Founded in 1972, New Japan Pro-Wrestling is the oldest and the most popular wrestling organization in Japan and also the second largest in the world in terms of attendance and revenue. From the legendary Antonio INOKI to the new generation wrestlers of today, NJPW continues to bring exciting fights ...
The “31 Legged Race” is an ultimate team sports event where 30 elementary school children run literally together in a row for 50 meters with their legs tied together.
The race has become a nationwide event providing fun and entertainment for both the participants and the viewers. This race requir...
Make Fishing a Part of Your Daily Life
The program is a fishing documentary that is packed with content for beginners as well as intermediate and advanced anglers who are struggling to improve their fishing game. This program conveys not only techniques, but also the true joy of fishing and the c...
Grand Tour Setouchi 2019: Shimanami with Photogenic Spots
The “Shimanami Kaido” expressway connects Onomichi City in Hiroshima Prefecture with Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture. This seafaring road bridges islands together and is famous worldwide as a premier route for cycling! In this program, an actress Haruhi Ryoga and other TV performers will report on ...
Starting from the World Heritage site, Miyajima InternationalPower Triathlon Championship 2019
We got up close with the athletes who pour their hearts into triathlons.
Ironman participants' journeys across the sea begin at Itsukushima Shrine, the symbol of the World Heritage Site Miyajima Island. The challenge of the Chugoku Mountains awaits them. The athletes must pedal their way up a tota...
Long-Running Fishing Show with a 40-Year History
This program is a fishing documentary show started in 1983, one of the oldest fishing TV shows in Japan. Bringing you famous fishing spots such as seas, lakes and rivers all over Japan. Even fishing veterans will be inspired to discover the fun of...
VIVA!Public Swimming Pools Season1 &2
This is a comedy show about a Japanese comedian, Ryuji Akiyama (a comedy trio « Robert »), He loves swimming in the public city-owned pools all over Japan. He is a self-styled “public pool amateur”. He hosts the program and introduces how he enjoys the pools with his unique point of view! The show...