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  At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
  *Bilingual(English and Japanese)

  Tue. 2:30 - 3:00 (UTC) etc.

  There is no broadcast on Mar. 20.

  Venetia Stanley-Smith has been living in Kyoto's Ohara district for a decade. We introduce her eco- and people-friendly way of life.

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  BEGIN Japanology
  *Bilingual(English and Japanese)

  Mar. 15, Thu. 0:30 - 1:00 (UTC) etc.

  "Japanophiles - Art Lee"

  BEGIN Japanology invites you into the world of Japanese culture, both traditional and modern, explaining how traditions evolved and the part they still play today in people's everyday lives.

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  Business Legends - The OSAKA WAY! -
  *Bilingual(English and Japanese)

  Fri. 23:10 - 23:35 (UTC) etc.

  Successful corporate leaders from the Osaka region, known for its rational spirit and application of innovative ideas, talk about their management philosophy.

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  cool japan
  *Bilingual(English and Japanese)

  Sat. 23:10 - 23:55 (UTC) etc.

  There is no broadcast on Mar. 17.

  Some aspects of Japanese customs are considered "cool" by foreigners. The program picks up such aspects and digs into what are thought "cool" from the eyes.

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  Digista teens
  *Bilingual(English and Japanese)

  Mar. 15, Thu. 23:30 - 23:55 (UTC) etc.

  "AtsuPro The Grand Finale Vol.3"

  Atsushi Tamura has tears in his eyes! The jealkb music video is done! The five-girl team Makemagic makes the final presentation. Band members Elsa and Dunch come to the studio as we look back on the hardships of the past three months.

  Teenagers are invited to send in their freely conceived artworks and designs and top Japanese creators pass on creative tips. This is a program to support aspiring young artists and designers.

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  Documentary: 20 Minutes
  *Bilingual(English and Japanese)

  Mar. 12, Mon. 2:30 - 2:50 (UTC) etc.

  "Belief in the power of song"

  A song born in Kobe 16 years ago has given encouragement to people who suffered in the Great East Japan Earthquake. It was written by a primary school music teacher. This moving, heartwarming 20 minute documentary features the song of children whose power to live has been restored.

  Discover the various facets of contemporary Japan through this new documentary series produced by young NHK directors.

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  Gentle Journeys
  *Bilingual(English and Japanese)

  Wed. 2:30 - 2:55 (UTC) etc.

  "My Unforgettable Journey Part 1"

  We trace some unforgettable journeys described by a number of our viewers. Part I features a woman who cycled 270 kilometers to meet her lover, as well as a widow journeying to a forest in memory of her late husband.

  Reporters travel to many towns and cities all over Japan, collecting the personal accounts and life stories of local residents.

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  NHK Special
  *Bilingual(English and Japanese)

  Mar. 17, Sat. 2:10 - 3:00 (UTC) etc.

  "Reviving a disaster-stricken fishing town; 200 high-stakes days at a Japanese credit union"

  The earthquake and tsunami have driven many small and medium operators close to the wall. A local shinkin (cooperative bank) now takes emergency, high-risk measures to keep them afloat even while its own survival is in question. This inside report looks at lending on the brink.

  NHK Special Documentaries are documentaries produced by NHK, taking up a wide variety of themes, such as politics, economics, social issues, both domestic and international, science, nature, entertainment and sports.

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  Professionals
  *Bilingual(English and Japanese)

  Sat. 0:10 - 1:00(UTC) etc.

  There is no broadcast on Mar. 17.

  This program series puts full light onto first-rate professionals from various fields; the program shows these professionals at work, and invites them to the studio for discussions; the hosts will dig into the secrets of how each professionals overcome each difficulties and how they became an outstanding "professional", and "what it is to remain professional".

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  The Great Summits
  *Bilingual(English and Japanese)

  Mon. 2:50 - 3:00 (UTC) etc.
  

  The Great Summits presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world.

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  TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
  *Bilingual(English and Japanese)

  Mar. 12, Mon. 23:30 - 0:00 (UTC) etc.

  Tokyo fashion has recently been creating a stir throughout the world. This program reports on the hottest fashion trends, including backstage interviews with designers and creators based in Tokyo.

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  World ECO Tours
  *Bilingual(English and Japanese)

  Thu. 2:30 - 2:50 (UTC) etc.

  There is no broadcast on Mar. 15.

  World ECO Tours introduces viewers to sights of natural beauty around the world while at the same time calling attention to the importance of protecting the environment against global warming, deforestation, and other pressing critical global issues that currently threaten the environment.

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