NHK WORLD Monthly Focus July

Manga Artist René’s Diversity Lesson

Cameroon-born manga artist Hoshino René says he wants to “make Japan a country where people can embrace differences.” His works help to do just that by highlighting cultural distinctions. As the number of foreign residents rises, some newcomers have trouble adapting to Japan. One 17-year-old girl from Nepal facing just such a challenge came to René for advice. Join him as he visits her school to help students confront the problems they face, in part by turning to manga.

Transmission dates to be announced

J-FLICKS
Close-up: Cannes Film Festival

This episode sets the spotlight on the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. Screened in competition was “Broker,” the first release by Kore-eda Hirokazu to be shown at the festival since he received the Palme d’Or in 2018 for “Shoplifters.” Then we look at Hayakawa Chie’s science-fiction feature,“PLAN75.”

July 17 Sun.

0:10/ 6:10/ 12:10/ 18:10 (UTC)

Cross-Cultural Documentaries from Asia

“I DREAM OF CARING”

July 1 Fri. 

14:30 / 20:30 / 3:10 / 10:10 (UTC)

July 6 Wed.

19:00 (UTC)

This documentary, co-produced by a Filipino filmmaker and a Japanese cable TV station, depicts the struggles of a Filipina caregiver working in Japan and nurses who dream of doing the same.

 Cross-Cultural Documentaries from Asia

“AWAY FROM HOME”

July 29 Fri. 

14:30 / 20:30 / 3:10 / 10:10 (UTC)

This co-production by a Vietnamese filmmaker and a Japanese broadcaster depicts a Vietnamese university student’s challenging search for work in Japan and her family’s efforts to support her.

[Source: NHK WORLD press release]