Series Information
This is the second ASEAN Now and the Future series. The first aired in November 2017 to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of ASEAN. The theme was ASEAN Now and the Future: Connectivity and Economic Corridors. The TV broadcasters in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, which produced the series, looked at how the economies and livelihoods in their respective countries have been affected by the cooperation between ASEAN and Japan and by Indochina’s East-West and Southern Economic Corridors. The series aired in Cambodian, Lao, Burmese, and Vietnamese, while NHK World aired the English-language edition to audiences across the globe.
The theme for the second series is ASEAN Now and the Future Ⅱ: Discover New Buena Vista. This series involved a new set of partners. It was produced by TV broadcasters in Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, with advice from visiting program production experts from NHK International in Japan. It features little-known attractions of these respective countries. Upon the completion of the local versions, the production staff came to Japan for on-the-job training to produce the English-language edition.
Episodes
Our Series
We follow Japan’s trailblazers breaking new ground in various fields and discover the purpose that keeps them moving forward.
Explore a colorful variety of modern Japan’s most popular topics, including food, technology, ecology and regional promotions, with a focus on the innovative ideas and passionate effort from the people behind it all.
Featuring the stunning natural landscapes of Japan's National Parks, and the rich culture shaped there in harmony with nature.
This series explores the allure of traditional culture thriving in Fukui, a region rich in nature facing the Sea of Japan.
The program introduces the history and wisdom behind Japan’s technological strength and specialties, which are helping to revitalize regional areas of the country.
This series will feature how various culture in modern Japan and overseas blend together and influence each other.
In this series, we visit areas in Hokkaido with deep connections to the Ainu living there and showcase their prayers, dances, and traditional ceremonies passed down through generations.
