NHK WORLD Monthly Focus for December

Danjuro: A Kabuki Star for Three Centuries

December 31 Sat.
0:10/6:10/12:10/18:10 (UTC)

Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo in November of 2022 assumed the name Ichikawa Danjuro XIII in an important career milestone. The first performer to go by the name was active 300 years ago and established many of the traditions that we associate with kabuki, one of which is the passing of actors’ names down the generations. Join us as we take a look at a special performance to mark the name change and some of the highlights of Ichikawa’s repertoire.

The Sustainable Feast

December 28 Wed.
0:30/5:30/10:30/15:30/21:30 (UTC)

There is a delicious new trend in food. Around the world, sustainability is on the menu, focusing on local ingredients and less waste. From the campus of America’s influential Culinary Institute to the restaurant of an innovative Japanese chef, see how we are transforming the way we eat!

Great Race

Reuniting to Run:

Ultra-Trail Mt. Fuji

Jan 1 Sun.
0:10/6:10/12:10/18:10 (UTC)

Mt. Fuji’s Ultra-Trail race was back on track in April of 2022 after a two-year pandemic hiatus, attracting runners. The 100-mile path that runs through the ever-changing scenery of the World Heritage site is one of Japan’s longest trail-race courses. It takes even the strongest contestant at least 20 hours of continuous running to complete. Join us to witness the drama of runners pushing their limits in the beautiful setting of Mt. Fuji.

Medical Frontiers

Mondays    14:30/20:30

Tuesdays    3:30/9:30

Thursdays  19:00 (UTC)

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