CATCH JAPAN
Series Information
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.
J-VOICES
In June 2022, a concert to support humanitarian aid during the Russian invasion of Ukraine was held in Tokyo. Two Ukranian citizens, one an opera singer and the other an evacuee who came to Japan in April, spoke about their thoughts toward their country.
J-TOWN
In efforts to internationally promote denim from Okayama, the prefecture has been collaborating with the oldest fashion school in Paris and hosting fashion events with its students. See what kind of creations the students produced utilizing the distinct features of Okayama Denim.
J-TOWN
This segment features the city of Okawa, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, southern Japan. Okawa developed as Japan's largest furniture production area over many years. Its traditional Kumiko woodwork, for example, is used in luxury trains. One of the area’s major companies, Seki Furniture, employs a new technique for single-piece wooden tables, made with the commitment to make the most use of every piece of wood. Okawa’s wooden furniture industry also has initiatives to teach the importance of trees to children through tree planting activities.
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.
