NHK WORLD Japan Monthly Focus: Live and Let Live

The Kind-Hearted Cat

October  8 Sun. Ep.1 October 15 Sun. Ep2
October 22 Sun. Ep3 October 29 Sun. Ep4
0:10/6:10/12:10/18:10 (UTC)

Single mother and nursery school teacher Miyuki meets Sri Lankan Kumara while doing volunteer work in northeastern Japan after the 2011 disaster. One year later, the two reunite as if by fate and are slowly drawn to each other. Along with Miyuki’s daughter Maya, they begin living together as a family. But, right after they submit their marriage forms and become officially married, Kumara is detained in an immigration facility for overstaying his visa and is given a deportation order to return to Sri Lanka. The marriage is suspected to be fake when Kumara is questioned, and the family is treated with disrespect. In order to help Kumara, they have no choice but to start a court case to win special permission for residency. The three of them just want to live together as a family. With that simple wish in their hearts, they take on a court battle with Japan itself. 

Let’s Trek Japan

October 7 Sat.
0:10/6:10/12:10/18:10 (UTC)

With 70% of its land covered by mountains, Japan is a paradise for mountain climbers! Let’s go enjoy the magnificent views and experience the unique hiking culture. 

Hiking Across Hakuba’s Great Snow Valley:
Enjoy a midsummer snow hike and trek through flower fields in full bloom.Stay overnight in Japan’s largest and oldest mountain lodge. Conquer Hakuba’s three summits by walking across ridgelines with tremendous views. 

Medical Frontiers

Mondays 
14:30/20:30/3:30/9:30 (UTC)

Prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. From food and exercise to the latest treatments.

BENTO EXPO

Fridays
1:30/6:30/12:30/17:30/22:30 (UTC)

Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world, with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!