Entertainment
- Comedy
- Food/Cooking
NEW
What’s the Best Akita Food!? vol.4
チョコプラアキタメシ～食ってけ秋田のンメェ肉～
The theme of the 4th episode of What's the Best Akita Food!? is "meat." Chocolate Planet came to Akita for the first time in three years and visited restaurants in Akita city to enjoy Akita's proud beef, pork, and chicken. Fellow comedian "Impossible" bursts in and competes in quizzes and games with Chocopla to eat the best meat dish. Will Chocopla be able to enjoy Akita's meat? Also, they interact with Akita dogs and experience the famous traditional festival Akita Kanto festival. You can not only enjoy the funny conversation between Chocopla and guests but also learn deeply about Akita's culture.
- Nature
- Travel
NEW
Ayane Suzuki's Ogata Village Development Chronicle
祝！創立60周年！鈴木絢音の大潟村開拓記
Ogata village, which was created by reclaiming a lake, celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2024. To commemorate this, a special program will feature Ayane Suzuki, an actress from Ogata village who also serves as a village ambassador, exploring the village's charms. The village's mayor personally commissioned her to travel around the area and write comments about the village's highlights and her impressions. These handwritten messages will also be published on the tourist map. She will learn about the village's history at the Polder Museum and see the process of rice being shipped around the country at the prefecture's largest country elevator. She will also introduce the anniversary lunch at Hotel Sun Rural Ogata and interact with local children at a local shop that has been loved by villagers for many years.
- Family
- History
- Adventure
- Nature
- Travel
- Food/Cooking
NEW
くまモンマップ
Kumamon MAP! Join Kumamon, the beloved mascot of Kumamoto, as he takes you on an exciting journey through Kumamoto’s top attractions and local delicacies. Explore the stunning landscapes of Kumamoto, from its beautiful scenic views to the historical Kumamoto Castle, and much more! Kumamon will also dive into Kumamoto’s culinary delights！ With Kumamon as your guide, you’ll discover the heart and soul of Kumamoto, full of fun, food, and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss the adventure on Kumamon MAP!
- Food/Cooking
NEW
Japan’s northernmost prefecture Hokkaido is gaining recognition as one of the country’s top wine-producing regions. This program focuses on the wineries of Yoichi, an area increasingly noted for its premium wines, which include a widely-coveted Pinot Noir from the Domaine Takahiko vineyard.
Besides following the winemaking process, the show savors the way these home-grown wines are finding their place in the local food culture. Elegant, classy and full-bodied, Hokkaido for Wine-Lovers is a delicious treat for wine lovers and foodies alike.
Consisting of two 25-minute episodes, this series was produced by Television Hokkaido Broadcasting Co. Ltd. in 2024.
NEW
Check It Out with Rei in FUKUOKA
丸山礼の〇〇サークル
Join bubbly host Rei Maruyama—a YouTube star with over 1.25 million subscribers—as she explores the vibrant city of Fukuoka, meeting locals and uncovering the best food, sights, and experiences the city has to offer. Check It Out with Rei is a lighthearted travel show filled with laughter, local culture, and spontaneous fun.
The series offers an engaging mix of food, culture, and lively conversation. Some episodes see Rei meeting up with fellow YouTubers: examples include an influencer from Korea, who joins her to sample popular Korean dishes and chat about favorite K-dramas. Perfect for those looking to discover Fukuoka’s unique charm with a dose of humor, the show is an easy, breezy watch with a youthful, zeitgeisty feel.
Launched by TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co., Ltd. in 2024, this is an ongoing series consisting of 23-minute episodes.
- Comedy
- Food/Cooking
- Sports
- Travel
NEW
TAXIめしリターンズ
No appointments! No planning! No prior negotiation!
Jun and Rei Saito, brothers from Kakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture, and wrestlers from All Japan Pro Wrestling, will set out on spontaneous visits to 'cheap and yummy' restaurants recommended by taxi drivers!
Who knows, you might just discover a hidden gem you never knew existed...?
- Sports
NEW
Welcome to the powdery paradise of Hokkaido, Japan’s top skiing destination. LOVE SKI HOKKAIDO introduces viewers to the breathtaking slopes of Tomamu, Furano, and beyond. Presented by top skiers like Keisuke Iyama, this show combines exhilarating skiing sequences with insider tips on where to stay, eat, and relax after a long day on the mountain.
Each episode showcases the best that winter sports in Hokkaido have to offer. The prefecture’s many world-class ski resorts are featured, with details from airport access to cozy lodges covered in detail. This is a must-watch for outdoor adventure seekers and winter sports enthusiasts.
Launched by Television Hokkaido Broadcasting Co. Ltd. in 2015, this ongoing series consists of 25-minute episodes. New episodes are being aired on a regular basis.
- Food/Cooking
- Gameshow
- Reality
NEW
常連３
Would you like to visit your favorite stars’favorite restaurants? This is a mixture of a food show and a game show that three celebrities guide us to great restaurants they often visit. However, one of them introduces a place they are not a regular, and have almost never visited! The three hosts in the studio try to find out who the liar is.
- Education
NEW
草彅やすともの うさぎとかめ
Are you a slow-learner or fast-learner? This is an educative, informative and encouraging light entertainment format that two guests examine two different approaches to improve their skills. The Tortoise is given one week, but only try fishy information from online; the Hare has one hour training with an expert. Which will do better?
- Action
- Family
- For Children
- Gameshow
- Sports
NEW
暗闇怪盗L 光に当たるな！
An unprecedented format spotlighting the studio spotlights! Light Away! is a never-before-seen game show format featuring studio spotlights. There is a huge diamond at the end of the “Hall of Lights,” and contestants, also known as the “Dark Phantom Thieves,” must sneak through the spotlights to nab it! However, there are a myriad of spotlights blocking the way, and if a contestant gets caught in the spotlight, it’s game over for them! Can the thieves successfully dodge all the spotlights and steal the diamond?
-Winner at BCWW International Format Pitch
-Nominated for Best Asian Original Game Show at the Content Asia Awards
- Comedy
- Gameshow
NEW
見取り図の間取り図ミステリー
We’re all familiar with house plans, and we’re also curious what other people’s house plans look like. However, there are “mysterious house plans” out there that make us do a double take at them. Hosted by the comedy duo whose name happens to be Mitorizu (“floor plan”), this show asks the guests to try and solve the “mysteries” of various house plans in a quiz format. Mitorizu presents house plans with “mysterious features” that are unique and unheard of. Then we uncover what those features are as we enter and investigate the actual houses. What you’ll see will blow your mind! But what made the owners come up with such house plans? Digging deeper, we discover the ways each owner cares about their family. It’s funny at times, but also touching. Check out the quirky house plans and learn how other families decided their priorities, as well as their heartwarming love!
- Travel
NEW
クチコミ新発見！旅ぷら
Two close friends set off on an open-ended trip based on local word of mouth. Traveling to 450 regions, they deliver information straight from the locals.
- Food/Cooking
NEW
おばあちゃんの台所
This heartwarming show lets viewers share the experience of traditional Japanese home cooking, with recipes passed down through the generations. Celebrating a different grandmother and her signature dishes in every episode, the series covers a rich culinary heritage, stirring in all sorts of regional specialities and seasonal ingredients. For global viewers somewhat familiar with Japanese restaurant menus, it reveals a whole new aspect of Japanese cuisine. Foodies will find themselves transfixed.
Illuminating the wisdom and love permeating the familiar dishes enjoyed in countless Japanese homes, each episode of Grandma’s Kitchen serves up a generous helping of authentic warmth and comfort.
Consisting of over 300 episodes so far, ranging in length from 10 to 25 minutes, this ongoing series was launched in 2011 and is produced by TV Setouchi Broadcasting Co., Ltd.
- Family
NEW
グッと！地球便
As internationalization progresses, there are more families that live split between Japan and other countries for a variety of reasons. It can be hard to express their feelings so far apart... This program connects these feelings among family members by “delivering a present from the family in Japan to the family overseas.” The love and bonds of family are difficult to appreciate in daily life. Viewers will be reminded of the importance of family relationships through these stories of families living apart... Plus, with the excitement of world travel in mind, this program introduces various countries’ cultures and customs through the daily lives of people living overseas by visiting them in their homes. The two pillars of this program are “capturing the lives of Japanese people living overseas” and “interviewing the family members in Japan. ” As the face of this program, Tomomitsu Yamaguchi delivers videos to the family members in Japan and listens to their stories as they watch.
- Travel
NEW
旅コミ北海道 じゃらん de GO！
A light, breezy travel show with particular appeal for foodies, Hokkaido Travel Guide takes viewers around the natural beauty spots and gourmet dining establishments of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture. From hot springs bathing to outdoor adventures, each episode offers a new way to enjoy the island’s unique attractions and seasonal delights.
Perfect for anyone interested in travel, food, and Japanese culture, this adventure information series captures the best of Hokkaido’s leisure spots, covering hot spring resorts, traditional inns, destination dining, scenic driving routes, outdoor sports, and more.
Produced by Television Hokkaido Broadcasting Co. Ltd. since 1997, this long-running series is ongoing, with about fifty new episodes being produced and aired every year.
- Travel
NEW
Visiting the Backdrops from Natsume’s Book of Friends
夏目友人帳第七期放送記念 人吉・球磨モデル地 なつめぐり
Natsume’s Book of Friends is a popular TV anime series about a teenage orphan boy who can see weird spirits invisible to everyone else. A cat-like spirit named Madara becomes his companion and protector. Created to celebrate the release of season seven, this unique travelog explores the real-life locations in Kumamoto Prefecture that inspired the anime backdrops.
Narrated by Kazuhiko Inoue, who voices Madara in the anime, the show follows two presenters on a tour of stunning landscapes and atmospheric towns that sharp-eyed Natsume aficionados may well recognize on sight. Combining anime elements with conventional footage, this unusual content will delight both anime fans and armchair adventurers.
Produced in 2024 by TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co., Ltd., this is a single 26-minute program.
- Travel
NEW
体感！イマーシブ サガ
Plunge deep into the post-COVID world of immersive cultural tourism with Immerse Yourself in Saga. This distinctive travel show introduces viewers to Saga Prefecture, known for its rich cultural heritage and gloriously scenic landscapes.
Designed to fully immerse visitors in the local atmosphere, all sorts of experiences are on offer. Highlights include a private tea ceremony led by a real tea master, and a magical illuminated night tour of the majestic Yutoku Inari Shrine, complete with an ancient “fox wedding” ritual where visitors can don fox masks and participate in the pageantry. With stops at beloved local eateries and historical sites, Immerse Yourself in Saga is the ultimate guide to exploring the wonders of Japan’s hidden gem, offering travelers a rich blend of tradition and modernity.
Currently in production by TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co., Ltd., this series is scheduled to start airing in November 2024.
- Travel
NEW
遠くへ行きたい
Starting in 1970 as a departure from the usual documentary, Roaming Japan has surpassed the 2000-episode mark with its unique travel and human-interest stories. This exceptional documentary series introduces people who love to travel as they uncover the real gems of their journeys. Be it finding the perfect meal, or discovering the artworks of a certain region, these travelers bring their joy of being on the road to a diverse viewership.
- Education
- Nature
- Reality
- Sports
NEW
JAPAN INTERNATIONAL BIRDMAN RALLY
鳥人間コンテスト
Do you want to fly? This show gives you wings! Yomiuri TV’s flagship programme format, “Japan International Birdman Rally” successfully combines elements of documentary and educational programming with competition and pure entertainment. Human-powered aircraft manufactured by non-professionals such as engineering students compete to see who can achieve the longest flight distance. The current record is over 60 kilometers! As it provides a fascinating look into how people step up to the challenge, the annual programme has cultivated enthusiastic fans all over the country since the first edition in 1977 and has also expanded into other businesses, from online streaming to merchandising.
- History
- Nature
- Travel
All Aboard! vol.2 Yuki Tokunaga's Gono Line Journey
鉄道大好き演歌歌手 徳永ゆうき「出発進行！五能線の旅」
Gono Line, the local railway line connecting Akita and Aomori, has been popular among tourists and train enthusiasts. You can enjoy the spectacular views of Japan Sea on Gono Line trains.
An enka singer Yuki Tokunaga comes to Akita again and travels on the Gono Line to visit tourist spots along the route. He enjoys eating fresh seafood bowls and takes a stroll around the foot of the Shirakami Mountains, a World Heritage Site. He witnesses the beautiful view of lake called "mysterious blue."
- Comedy
- Reality
Starting from on how to choose the perfect fishing spot and the correct lure, to the most delicious way of eating a fish, this program full of laugh will deliver all kind of useful information, even for beginners, related to fishing.
The absolute fishing beginner MC will be learning how to fish from other talents who enjoy fishing throughout daily life as well as sharing the beauty of Nagasaki as a fishing mecca.
ジョブチューン〜アノ職業のヒミツぶっちゃけます！
“Professionals” from a variety of occupations voluntarily share the secrets of their trade in a new and unique job info variety program. Every “occupation” requires its own set of skills, knowledge and abilities with each harboring benefits and attractiveness unknown to the layperson. This program closes in on the secrets of professionals from the most basic questions about each occupation to rarely-known facts.
다양한 직업의 프로가 자신이 가진 직업의 비밀을 솔직하게 털어놓는 독자적인 스타일의 새로운 직업정보버라이어티 프로그램.「직업」에는 각각의 뛰어난 기술이나 지식, 능력이 있고 그 뒷면에는 알려지지 않은「매력」과「즐거움」이 존재한다. 이 프로그램에서는 소박한 의문부터 평소 물어볼 수 없었던 부분까지 프로들의 비밀에 대해 알아본다.
採訪各行各業裡的資深專家來為大家揭曉“商業機密”來為觀眾們提供每個行業最新的資訊。工作除了技術和能力以外，還有很多幕後不為人知的有趣內幕。主持人幫大家從一般的普通問題到行業內部的辛辣問題都給統統逼問出來啦！
- Gameshow
ミテタ
A completely new quiz show with no knowledge required!
This studio quiz show, where four players work together to solve the problem. Ten days ago, their solving the quiz at the studio, the four of players took a walk around the streets of Tokyo. In fact, there are quiz hints scattered along the way, and the four of them are sure to see them somewhere. And what they see is also recorded by the eye camera.
Then, in the studio, the four players take on a quiz based on their memories and the images from the eye camera. In other words, it's a quiz show where "memory" and "vision" are the keys, as they solve the quizzes by relying on hints they must have seen somewhere!
- Comedy
- Food/Cooking
What’s the Best Akita Food!? vol.3
チョコプラアキタカモスメシ～エビ中＆東北産秋田ロケ！藤あや子も太鼓判！長田も松尾もSHELLYも驚がく！秋田醸造ウマイモノSP！～
The 3rd episode of What's the Best Akita Food!? focuses on the traditional fermented food in Akita. The members of two idol groups research the various fermented foods of Akita like fish sauce, natto, sake, and so on, and give a presentation to Chocopla. A chef cooks new dishes using those ingredients to treat busy Chocopla.
Ayako Fuji, a famous enka singer from Akita, and the popular talent SHELLY liven up this program!
It was 1598 when Toshiie Maeda,the first feudal lord of KAGA domain,arrived Kanazawa.
Since then,the Maeda clan ruled this land for14 generations and build a vast territory called HYAKUMANGOKU.
A historic city.A city with aesthetic sense inherited from the feudal era.
Numerous places where you can feel the refined beauty.That is What Kanazawa is.
The Maeda clan promoted [Craft works]=KOGEI
Cultural incentive project by Kaga domain made traditional craftworks Famous,such as KAGAYUZENandKANAZAWAHAKU gold.
You may experience gold foil pasting here.
Many master craftworks are in collection at the national crafts museum that opened in 2020.
Shall we walk around the traditional city of KANAZAWA and feel the beauty.
- Food/Cooking
'OMO UMA' Heartwarming Foodocumentary
There are outlandish restaurants all over Japan that are far beyond our imagination. This is a documentary program about human beings through food, which finds and introduces owners and services that over hospitality and over entertainment!
This is a program that spares no time and effort in verifying old legends, urban legends, and overblown stories, and exposes them for what they really are!!!
- Food/Cooking
Moco's Travel Kitchen Season 2
頂！キッチン Season2
Mocomichi Hayami, also known as Moco in his fast-selling cookbooks, is a prominent actor starring in “This Guy is the Biggest Mistake of My Life” and many other top-ranked Japanese dramas. The friendly hunk is also a serious chef, winning the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards' Japanese cooking category in 2013.
In this show, he drives his self-designed kitchen car to the gorgeous countryside of Japan to sample utterly fresh ingredients. He gets inspired by meeting happy locals and being surrounded by rich nature, all leading to creating original delicate recipes in front of the camera. Follow him around to enjoy the art of cooking.
- Food/Cooking
- Reality
An unprecedented uprising in the history of the kitchen is coming!
A battle between a first-class chef, a housewife celeb, and an amateur cooking celeb.
They cook a dish based on a theme and compete to see which is the tastier. However, the budget the three chefs can spend on food shopping is as follows:
The professional is given $5, the housewife $20, and the amateur $100.
In other words, the shopping budget of cooks with high and low cooking skills are inversely proportional.
Can the professional produce high quality food regardless of budget? Or does the amateur grab $100 and do the “Uprising Kitchen” with fantastic ingredients? Or will the housewife win by the wisdom and experience?
What's more, the three cooks can draw “special cards” from an “original lottery machine” to force the rivals to use strange cooking utensils and a variety of other unique ways to interfere with their cooking!
Can three chefs with different strengths turn the tables with money and luck?
- Sports
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.
The series includes locations such as the springtime lush greens of Mt. Fuji, flowers-filled Hokkaido, the deep mountain forests of Nikko, and the ancient city of Kyoto.
Join us on a journey to see a side of Japan you won't find in guidebooks.
- Food/Cooking
In the first episode, actress Kurumi Shimizu visits "Ganso Tai Paitan ramen Sakura" in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City. She ordered a set of sea bream paitan ramen with sea bream Chazuke. Putting the soup of paitan ramen on the rice with sashimi of sea bream looks great.
It's so delicious.
- Adventure
- Travel
- Food/Cooking
- Health&Wellbeing
サウナでリブーート
A specially-made sauna truck drives through Kumamoto’s spectacular landscape in search of the ultimate sauna experience! Taka and Erica are looking to escape the stress of daily life, and what better way to do that in Japan than by taking a sauna! They will take to their sauna truck to find relaxation across Kumamoto prefecture, enjoying the beautiful nature around them while sampling the delicious food that Kumamoto has to offer!
- Travel
- Food/Cooking
HKT48 Team Kumamoto Delicious Food Journey
Members of the popular Japanese female idol group "HKT48" will visit the sightseeing locations in Kumamoto while discovering delicious food. Miku and Saaya are from Kumamoto and rediscover the charm of their hometown. They also experience making Kumamoto's sweets and tasting local dishes!
- Comedy
- Gameshow
嘘。-欺きファイトクラブ-
The Instant fake battle between the guys have a silver tongue about to begin!
That requires a word sense that goes beyond the truth and a rich imagination!
Four Skilled Liar make them improvise own fake story quiz or two-choice quiz, with cool face.
The prize money goes to the true faker who has the skills to make lie look real!!
Ryoff Karma and Maids 呂布カルマとメイドたち
Maid café is a café or restaurant where women work wearing cosplay of maid, which is known as the head of otaku culture. The longest-established and most popular maid café "at-home cafe”seeks their expansion to Nagoya area besides Tokyo & Osaka. A rapper living in Nagoya, Ryoff Karma, will advise what approach to take to deliver "moe" to Nagoya, but of course, it is not a simple matter...
- Music
ベストヒット歌謡祭 2022
Since its first airing in 1968, Best Hits Kayosai boasts a history of 54 years.Last year, this program was held without an audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it will be held with an audience for the first time in three years this year in the Festival Hall in Osaka. Mega-hit artists that took the world by storm in 2022 gather in Osaka for the only large-scale music program in Kansai! This program delivers a variety of songs, from recent hits to nostalgic classics. This year's theme is “Create it together!” featuring intense performances “created” with the entire audience. Special one-night-only sing-alongs “created” with students in Kansai. Special projects “created” by television viewers and participants on social media. Together with everyone in Japan, let's build the Best Hits Kayosai!
Performing artists:
Hanna Ishikawa, STU48, NMB28, Kanjani∞, Kis-My-Ft2, Kobukuro, Sakurazaka46, THE RAMPAGE, JO1, Da-iCE, Aimi Tanaka, Tani Yuuki, DA PUMP, ToshI, Naniwa Danshi, Nogizaka 46, THE BEAT GARDEN, BE: FIRST, BiSH, Hinatazaka 46, Daichi Miura, Yuzu, Ryokuoushoku Shakai
