NHK WORLD programme highlights May
Until the earthquake and tsunami of 2011, Sato Shinichi made a living at his photo studio in Minamisanriku. When the disaster struck, he evacuated to high ground, carrying an SLR camera. That camera allowed him to document the horror as the tsunami swallowed the town and destroyed lives. Since then, Sato has taken more than 300,000 photos, showing despair, regret, turmoil, and resolve for recovery. Now, he’s focusing on hope for a better future.
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Nakamura Tetsu, who devoted his life to assist Afghanistan, was shot to death in December 2019. As a medical doctor, he treated individual patients and built clinics to provide ongoing care to larger numbers of people. He later embarked on projects to enhance irrigation in the dry, war-ridden country. At his side, there were one hundred or so young Japanese who assisted the doctor’s efforts. Some came after suffering setbacks in Japan. Others arrived with a vision of making a difference in the world. In this program, they reflect on how their time with him changed their lives.
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Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Wednesdays
14:30 / 20:30 / 3:30 / 9:30
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.
Cycle around Japan
Saturdays
2:10 / 9:10 / 17:10 / 21:10
Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in a Japan you didn’t know existed.
[Source: NHK WORLD press release]