A former couple, separated for over 20 years, were reunited after being told their son had only 3 months to live. What should they do as parents? As they worried, they soon began to feel the weight of their family ties...
Searching for splendid things with top buyers traveling the world. The documentary closely follows the buyers, and features a series of things they wants and the shops they would like to visit.
A business documentary featuring the kodan storyteller Kanda Hakuzan, as he narrates the 'Dark History of Companies (=History of Struggles)' in his unique style. Transforming the history of challenges and failures of various companies into moments of laughter, while uncovering valuable life lessons for the present.
This year marks thirty years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, and four stories that are based on Murakami Haruki’s exquisite short series about the people ‘after the quake’ are adapted into dramas featuring star-studded casts.
A live talk show featuring guests from attention-grabbing dramas and recommended programs! In candid conversations, they share exclusive behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes! Also featuring: co-star interviews, sneak peek scenes, and making-of videos.
Shukichi, the owner of a shirt shop in Tsukuda, Tokyo, is a stubborn craftsman devoted to his work. Through clumsy in his expressions of affection, the mini-series depicts the sincerity, pride and pathos of a man who has supported his family to the best of his ability by devoting himself to his work. One day, his wife and son explode their daily frustrations with Shukichi and leave home...
A story about two young samurai who set out to fight against evil. Todo Itsuma and Takeda Shinsaburo, both 25 years old, are best friends and work at the north magistrate's office. Their ultimate goal is to become like their boss Toyama Kinshiro, who supports the less privileged commoners, and be recognized as a first-class man.
This program centers on rakugo (traditional Japanese comedic storytelling) and showcases performances by active storytellers, as well as valuable archival content. Viewers have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich variety of laughter found in the Kansai region.
From castles with magnificent towers to ones built on steep mountains with earthen walls, the program thoroughly dissects the mysteries and secrets behind them. Where are the best viewpoints to take beautiful photos? What were the terrifying traps and devices devised by the warring feudal lords? From outdoor experiences to virtual reality.
At the end of Edo period, Shoji Rui hands over her birthright to her relatives with the death of her father and begins running an inn "Kawasemi" in Ōkawabata. And she settles the matters in their daily lives with her lover Kamibayashi Tōgo, doshin (a sort of constable) Une Genzaburō, physician Amanō Sotarō, and O-Kichi.
World-class magicians perform a series of top-notch magic tricks. But the real fun begins afterward! Guests in the studio ask the magicians to perform magic from behind. How far can the magicians go with their unreasonable demands on a stage with tricks and gimmicks? A magic show of real courage!
A group of talented artists breathe new life into classic Japanese songs and pop songs that have influenced them, covering them in fascinating arrangements, each with their own unique flavor. This is also a music program where they talk about their obsessions to the fullest.
Yamazaki Ako is a 29-year-old single mother working as a hostess to raise her 10-year-old daughter. Since April 2020, the nightclub business has been badly hit by COVID-19, while there has been a rapid increase in use of online shopping. Due to COVID-19, Ako lost her job as a hostess and she decides to change job and become a delivery driver.
This is the story of a young woman who tries her best to live while being confronted with various difficulties and the harshness of the pandemic.