NHK WORLD-Japan Programme Focus for November

2 November 2023

Where We Call Home November 6 Mon. 0:30/5:30/10:30/15:30/21:30 (UTC) A World of Home Flavors in Saitama: Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo is home to many immigrants. Some of these incomers serve up dishes such as Cameroonian banga soup, Turkish baklava and Ukrainian dumplings, bringing compatriots a taste of home and creating a culinary wonderland in the process.
Small Journeys – The Treasured Red of Benibana Flowers, Okegawa, Saitama Prefecture November 11 Sat. 1:10/7:10/13:10/19:10 (UTC) Okegawa, Saitama Prefecture once prospered through the cultivation of benibana, or safflower. Come and meet the dedicated individuals who safeguard the legacy of this crimson treasure.
We Did It, Grandpa! November 4 Sat. 0:10/6:10/12:10/18:10 (UTC) Funahashi Kazuo has cerebral palsy, but is going strong at 74. Fifty years after a documentary was made about his life, we explore his approach to living happily with family despite his disability.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo Wednesdays 14:30/20:30/3:30/9:30 (UTC) 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.