NHK WORLD Monthly Focus for January: The Golden Age of Crime
NHK WORLD Monthly Focus for January: The Golden Age of Crime
Kiriko’s Crime DiaryJanuary 15 Sun. Ep.1 Kiriko struggles to make ends meet. Now that her best friend has died she does not know how she will carry on. She learns about a man caught stealing who says he wants to go to prison and begins searching for ways to get arrested herself. This dark comedy based on a novel by Harada Hika highlights the growing problem of crimes committed by the elderly in Japan while also delivering a positive message about the importance of having goals. |
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Explore the Tokyo National MuseumJanuary 8 Sun. The Tokyo National Museum is home to a collection of some 120,000 objects, including 89 items designated as especially important by the Japanese government. Paying a visit as the institution celebrates its 150th anniversary are the hosts of NHK WORLD-JAPAN’s DESIGN TALKS plus, who marvel at the first ever exhibit of every such national treasure in the museum’s possession. They also experience cutting-edge technology that provides a taste of the future. Join us on this 50-minute artistic adventure. |
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Wild HokkaidoSundays Be immersed in nature’s beauty. Discover Hokkaido at its wildest and best as our presenter guides you through its amazing experiences. |
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Trails to Oishii TokyoWednesdays Delicious food from Tokyo’s markets! Learn about the amazing ingredients which are sourced from across Japan and sold at Tokyo’s fresh food markets |
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