NHK WORLD-JAPAN’s focus in September: Kii

1 September 2024

Barakan Discovers KUMANO:Spirit of the Forest Sep 1 Sun. 1:10/7:10/13:10/19:10 (UTC) Pioneering ecologist Minakata Kumagusu explored the forests of Kumano. Join Peter Barakan as he follows Minakata’s path and discovers a universe in nature.
Small Journeys Odaishi-San Bringing People Together —Koya-Sanroku, Wakayama Prefecture Sep 7 Sat. 1:10/7:10/13:10/19:10 (UTC) Koyasan is the sacred site of a Buddhist sect established by monk Kukai around 1,200 years ago. Come meet the devoted residents who are grateful for his protection and the enduring bonds he fosters.
INNOVATIVE INVESTIGATIONS Sexual Exploitation of Minors Sep 22 Sun. 0:10/6:10/12:10/18:10 (UTC) Part 1 Threats to children survive, and even thrive, in the shadows of social media. Our investigation discovered a network of online communities fixated on sexualization of minors.
INNOVATIVE INVESTIGATIONS Sexual Exploitation of Minors Sep 29 Sun. 0:10/6:10/12:10/18:10 (UTC) Part 2 The second part of the series focuses on a child porn app with organized crime connections. Critics of mainstream platforms say they could do more to weed out harmful content.