CATCH JAPAN (Sep. 2025)

Aired: Sep 26, 2025 (UTC)


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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-Nature

Escape the rush of Tokyo and drift into Okutama—where rivers wind, forests embrace, and time slows down. Join us for rafting, foraging wild plants to craft sweets, and forest bathing in nature’s hidden sanctuary just two hours from the city center.

Rafting on the Tama River
Foraging for yomogi leaves to make dango dumplings

J-Tech

Solar electricity, remote payment processing and power management via satellite uplink. A unmanned and mobile convenience store was introduced during construction on the site of the Osaka, Kansai Expo to great acclaim. This system was developed by a Japanese high-tech manufacturer in conjunction with a major construction company and can be used in areas without existing infrastructure. Initiatives are underway for deployment in disaster zones and depopulated regions. This segment highlights the efforts of the high-tech manufacturer, and their hopes to solve social challenges through collaboration between industries, and helping to minimize environmental impact.

Smart trailer house on display
Towed smart trailer house

J-Trip

The beautiful city of Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture is known for the Kintaikyo Bridge. The symbol of the city, the bridge is formed by five arches, a rare method anywhere in the world, and it’s known as one of Japan's three most famous bridges. The area's history is deeply connected to its geography. Iwakuni Sushi, a unique local dish served to feudal lords, and internationally acclaimed Japanese sake also draw visitors from all over. A German YouTuber who loves traveling across Japan dives deep into the charms of Iwakuni.

Kintaikyo Bridge
Iwakuni Sushi, a traditional cuisine in Iwakuni City

J-Society

At the intersection between technology and gender-based violence, global efforts are being put in place to combat this issue. From Cambodia’s GBV Safe App supporting victims to Japan’s advocacy for online safety, this segment shows how governments, organizations, and individuals are collaborating to create safer spaces.

The event addressed the theme of gender-based violence and bodily autonomy
Publicity activities for the app in Cambodia

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