Episodio 1 - Episodio 1
30 de agosto de 2020
A young boy carries on his back the lifeless body of his younger brother, in the devastated city of Nagasaki after the atomic bomb. An American military photographer, Joe O'Donnell, took a picture of him standing stoically near a cremation pit. No one knows the boy's name, but the photo has become an iconic image of the human tragedy of nuclear war. This program follows the continuing efforts to deepen understanding of the photograph, while exploring the fate of thousands of "atomic-bomb orphans" and their struggles to survive the aftermath of World War II.
Episodio 10 - Episodio 10
10 de septiembre de 2022
Episodio 11 - Episodio 11
1 de octubre de 2022
Episodio 12 - Episodio 12
22 de octubre de 2022
Episodio 13 - Episodio 13
12 de noviembre de 2022
Episodio 14 - Episodio 14
3 de diciembre de 2022
Episodio 10 - Episodio 10
8 de julio de 2023
Episodio 11 - Episodio 11
29 de julio de 2023
Episodio 12 - Episodio 12
5 de agosto de 2023
Episodio 13 - Episodio 13
12 de agosto de 2023
Episodio 14 - Episodio 14
19 de agosto de 2023
Episodio 15 - Episodio 15
2 de septiembre de 2023
Episodio 16 - Episodio 16
30 de septiembre de 2023
Episodio 17 - Episodio 17
7 de octubre de 2023
Episodio 18 - Episodio 18
21 de octubre de 2023
Episodio 19 - Episodio 19
28 de octubre de 2023
Episodio 20 - Episodio 20
2 de diciembre de 2023
Episodio 21 - Episodio 21
15 de diciembre de 2023
• 28 minutos
The Japanese sword, a formidable weapon now appreciated as a work of fine artisanship. The samurai particularly valued Muramasa blades. Over 400 years ago, shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu himself wielded a Muramasa as he secured his leadership over a unified Japan. But his sword was also thought cursed. The Tokugawa shoguns passed the weapon down over the generations. But why? Japanese sword expert and former British Museum curator Paul Martin explores the mystery of this legendary cursed blade.
Episodio 1 - Episodio 1
6 de enero de 2024
• 28 minutos
A long-beloved tale dating back some 300 years, Kanadehon Chushingura tells the story of the famed 47 ronin as they avenge the death of their lord, helping us uncover truths about Japanese character.
Episodio 2 - Episodio 2
13 de enero de 2024
• 28 minutos
Uesugi Kenshin: Japan's fiercest warrior fought not for glory, but to restore order. We learn from the wisdom of this supremely successful commander.
Episodio 3 - Episodio 3
2 de febrero de 2024
• 28 minutos
In this episode, we take a look at the single-eyed Hitotsumekozo, which is feared in Kanagawa Prefecture as a Yokai that appears once a year to punish those who have committed bad deeds.
Episodio 4 - Episodio 4
9 de febrero de 2024
• 28 minutos
Matsuyama Castle with its main keep, which is a designated National Cultural Asset, turrets, stone walls and gates tells us much about strong defenses and the daily life of the lord and his vassals.
Episodio 5 - Episodio 5
16 de febrero de 2024
• 28 minutos
Osaka Castle is one of Japan's largest, covering over 100ha. The 30m stone walls and 90m moat are impressive. Why was such a huge castle needed? Learn about the powerful daimyo who moved history.
Episodio 6 - Episodio 6
1 de marzo de 2024
• 28 minutos
Sanada Yukimura remains a folk hero to this day. His clan used information and ingenuity to take on powerful foes, even the shogun Ieyasu himself.
Episodio 7 - Episodio 7
8 de marzo de 2024
• 28 minutos
The chonmage is the distinctive hairstyle of the samurai. Yet much about it remains unknown. Through interviews and experiments, we set out to discover the truth about when and how it came into being.
Episodio 8 - Episodio 8
30 de marzo de 2024
• 28 minutos
Japan's iconic ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai left an indelible mark on the art world. We trace the development of "The Great Wave" and the location that inspired "Rainstorm beneath the Summit."
Episodio 9 - Episodio 9
29 de junio de 2024
• 28 minutos
In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors. The "Kimono Dress"—emblematic of a broader clothing revolution—sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.
Episodio 11 - Episodio 11
6 de julio de 2024
• 28 minutos
Kanazawa Castle has an elegant design not seen in other castles. It has plastered geometric-patterned walls; white, metallic roof tiles; and a diversity of stone walls. Money was no object.
Episodio 12 - Episodio 12
3 de agosto de 2024
• 28 minutos
Solidifying Tokugawa shogunate rule, "born shogun" Iemitsu, third of his line, paved the way for dramatic change via political reform and new ideas.
Episodio 13 - Episodio 13
17 de agosto de 2024
• 28 minutos
Himeji Castle with its white keep is one of Japan's most famous castles. But its beauty is deceiving. The paths to the keep follow the hill's gradient and hold many surprises for potential attackers.
Episodio 14 - Episodio 14
24 de agosto de 2024
• 28 minutos
Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts the tallest, extant main keep in Japan. The elegant main keep and the sub-keeps are connected by corridors, forming a sturdy defense.
Episodio 15 - Episodio 15
31 de agosto de 2024
• 28 minutos
Sawajima Yuichi travels to the Warring States period, when three ninja receive a top-secret order to steal an enemy castle's architectural plans. Will they be able to accomplish their mission?
Episodio 16 - Episodio 16
28 de septiembre de 2024
• 28 minutos
Sushi is an iconic dish of Japan, with nigirizushi being the most popular style. We take a look at its evolution and the creation of key ingredients.
Episodio 17 - Episodio 17
5 de octubre de 2024
• 28 minutos
This episode features the aquatic Namikozo, which warns locals in the area of the Enshu-nada Sea of coming changes in the weather by beating its drum to give waves a distinct, rumbling tone.
Episodio 18 - Episodio 18
12 de octubre de 2024
• 28 minutos
The Yokai Ubume was said to be a ghostly woman appearing at night, asking passersby to hold her child under threat of death. We examine how this terrifying figure came to be seen as a sympathetic one.
Episodio 19 - Episodio 19
19 de octubre de 2024
• 28 minutos
In this episode, we pursue the shape-shifting trickster Mujina. This being associated with raccoon dogs is known on Niigata Prefecture's Sado Island as both human and animal, yokai and deity.
Episodio 20 - Episodio 20
27 de octubre de 2024
• 28 minutos
Sawajima Yuichi investigates matchmaking in the Edo period. Matchmaker Oume is known for her skill in finding successful matches. Discover what it was like finding a partner in old Tokyo.
Episodio 21 - Episodio 21
2 de noviembre de 2024
• 28 minutos
Clad in shining gold, Kinkakuji stands out even in Kyoto Prefecture. What inspired the samurai who built this stunning temple?
Episodio 22 - Episodio 22
7 de diciembre de 2024
• 28 minutos
Iconic Japanese armor, worn for defense. 16th-century helmets featured outlandish shapes like a giant crescent moon or the ears of a rabbit. Behind its creation, we uncover the spirit of the samurai.