While most people would kick off their Japan adventures in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka – let’s fast forward you to Japan’s most underrated OG gem: Niigata!
Nature-esk Insta-spots…tempting food, drink…
traditional culture… What is Sakeology?
all of this after a 2 hours train ride from Tokyo!

Your Japanese journey isn’t over.
It’s time to explore more of this hidden OG gem: Niigata!
From nature…to rice and…timeless traditions.
Let’s soak in art, nature and indulge on a Japanese foodie trail
that will satisfy anyone’s cravings.
Get ready to… to ENJOY NIIGATA’s KINGDOM

Yamakoshi, this is the place where nishikigoi originally came from.
This is a documentary of Koi farmers in Yamakoshi.
The rice paddies overflow with water from the freshly melted snow,
as do the wild ponds in which nishikigoi are raised.
The hills and valleys overflow with water and greenery.
May is an important month in the cultivation of nishikigoi.
It's when the koi are released into the ponds.
Shintarou Koi Farm has been raising nishikigoi for fifty years.
Even in summer, they'll feed them and check water quality every day.
"They'll also have busy days hatching and choosing from the young fish.
Yet it is fall they look forward to.
What people want from nishikigoi is to watch them slowly swimming around.
So the bigger they are, the more fun it is to watch them swimming through
a pond. Also making their bodies bigger makes their colors more vivid.

Everybody dreams to go to Sapporo snow festival. Its great snow statues, snow activities, romantic night strolling, great tastes of dishes... Sapporo is so much attractive for everyone. This program is specially made for travel beginners.
This year, at the 70th annual festival, there are a lot of people from foreign countries. And you can look the anime sculpture “Hatsune Miku ”. It’s so cute !! Japanese famous tennis player “Naomi Osaka” is also appeared as a snow sculpture.
This program covers both daytime and nighttime. And ice sculpture is lighten up by the colorful lighting. You should see Sapporo snow festival, and you are much impressed! It’s fantastic snow festival!

There is a scenery only in Hokkaido, so we want to go to see.
There is something we don’t know yet, so we can enjoy new surprises.
Let's encounter with people who live in Hokkaido !
Let's go to Hokkaido where we don’t know yet !
This is the theme of this program.
Each episodes show not only the places like Otaru, World Heritage Shiretoko, Hakodate where a lot of tourists visit, but also introduce a lot of charm in Hokkaido that local people don’t know well.

Let’s check the latest top 3 in Japan !

Brand new program, showing you various kinds of “Best threes of Japan”. “Best 3 unique bus tour”, “Best 3 yummy ramen” and “Best 3 hot spring” This program will bring you latest information of Japan.

We proudly presents “Joyous Japan”, an ambitious project to uncover hidden treasures to millions of your viewers and potential travelers to Japan.
Joyous Japan is a half-hour travelogue with 21 episodes. More than 20 regional stations among NNS participated in this brand new project. From gourmet food to local soul food, and from gorgeous to hotels to down-to-earth
accommodations, Joyous Japan brings out the best and the latest in what regional Japan can offer to travelers coming over to today’s Japan.
In each episode, top three destinations among various topics from food to railways to hot springs, are uncovered.

Kyoto's allure lies not only in its shrines and temples or the elegance of the city.
For more than a millennium since the year 794, Kyoto flourished as the capital, leading the way in the arts, architecture and commerce. The essence of Japanese culture was born in Kyoto, and has been refined and passed down to modern times. Japanese quality which is recognized throughout the world has its roots in Kyoto and its culture of craftsmanship.
"Made in Kyoto" introduces artistry at its best – from traditional weaving and cuisine to state-of-the-art robotics - created and nurtured by the masters of Kyoto who know true quality.

“京都”的魅力不止是寺院佛阁和怀古风情的街道。
作为从公元794年开始繁荣了一千年以上的日本首都，包括建筑・艺术・产业等各个方面都一直是最新【技术】输出的城市。日本文化的精髓在京都诞生，经过时间的磨练延续到现在社会。世界认知的日本质量的根源出自京都的工艺制作文化。
【MADE IN 京都】就是，从传统的纺织织物和京料理到最先进的机器人技术，介绍最会挑选真货的京都人淬炼出来的工匠技艺。

Yippee! Traveling in Japan is fun!!
Everything is new and curious through the travelers’ eye. Japanese culture, foods, way of life, hospitality and tradition… so much more to look around in northern Japan!!

Tohoku and Hokkaido area has so many charms. Travelers go to every prefecture and try find hidden charms. Can they find something new and special in Tohoku area?
Let’s enjoy Northern Japan travelers!

For long years, the Namahage has been believed to be the incarnation of deities in Oga, Akita. On New Year’s Eve, they descend from the sacred mountains and visit house-to-house to warn children against their misconduct crying "any bad kids?" At the same time, they give blessings to the residents. In 2018, the Namahage culture was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list as a part of the "Raiho-shin, ritual visits of deities in masks and costumes."
Why was the Namahage born in Oga? Why did people value and inherit the Namahage tradition for long years? There are hints in the severe climate of the Oga peninsula and the way to make Namahage masks and costumes. Let's explore the answers in the day-to-day life of the people who live there.

Remarks: English, Formosan, and Korean versions are available in narration.

Japan – a wonderful country.
A place where in every season nature offers its own flavor.
It’s home to a unique culture where the gods are an integral part of the lives of the people.
Its land is fertile…and its seas bountiful.
And it’s a country with world-class technologies.
Japan is a paradise that is sure to stimulate your curiosity.
Situated in the heart of Japan, the Tokai area, which comprises Aichi, Gifu and Mie prefectures, has many charms.

素敵な国 日本。季節毎…素晴らしい表情を見せる大自然。神々と共に育んできた
独特の文化。恵み豊かな大地と海。そして世界に誇る技術力。
日本はあなたの好奇心を刺激するエキサイティングパラダイス。
日本のほぼ中央に位置する東海地方。
愛知県、岐阜県、三重県には日本の魅力がいっぱい詰まっています。
東海地方の魅力をナビゲートします。