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J-TOWN

Revitalizing a Town with Renewable Energy (Matsumae Town, Hokkaido)

J-FOOD

Preserving Food’s Freshness: Trehalose

J-TECH

Eco-Friendly Civil Engineering: Japan’s Nonframe Method

J-ECO

A High-Tech Company Restoring Forests

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J-TOWN
Revitalizing a Town with Renewable Energy (Matsumae Town, Hokkaido)
Wind power in the northern town of Matsumae, Hokkaido is bringin...
Aired: Nov. 26, 2021
J-FOOD
Preserving Food’s Freshness: Trehalose
“Trehalose,” is a rare carbohydrate found in natural ingredients...
Aired: Nov. 26, 2021
J-TECH
Eco-Friendly Civil Engineering:
Japan’s Nonframe Method
A mountain slope collapsed behind a Japanese shrine with a thous...
Aired: Nov. 26, 2021
J-ECO
A High-Tech Company Restoring Forests
Surrounding Mt. Fuji are forests of natural broadleaf-trees and ...
Aired: Nov. 26, 2021
J-FOOD
Japan’s Comfort Food “Unagi Eel”
Eel or “unagi” has been widely loved by the Japanese since the E...
Aired: Oct. 29, 2021
J-FACTORY
Crafting Durable Metal Components with Shot Peening Technology
Cars, airplanes, and other means of transportation are indispens...
Aired: Oct. 29, 2021
J-FACTORY
Japanese Blade Refined Artistry: Kai Corporation
Seki City in Gifu Prefecture has had a flourishing industry of J...
Aired: Sep. 24, 2021
J-TRIP
Tohoku House: Showcasing the Charms of Tohoku
10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, the Tohoku regio...
Aired: Sep. 24, 2021
J-CULTURE
Specialties of Kyoto: Wagashi | Fresh Takes on Japanese Traditional Sweets and Snacks
Wagashi, or Japanese sweets and snacks, have a thousand-year his...
Aired: Aug. 27, 2021
J-CULTURE
Specialties of Kyoto: Japanese Sake | Traditional Sake Making and Revival of a Once-lost Sake Rice
Sake produced in Kyoto continues to draw global attention. This ...
Aired: Jul. 30, 2021
J-CULTURE
Specialties of Kyoto: Japanese Tea
Japanese tea is currently garnering unprecedented attention arou...
Aired: Jun. 25, 2021
J-AGRICULTURE
Asahi Breweries: Making Use of Beer Yeast in Agriculture
Beer yeast from the process of brewing beer is being used as an ...
Aired: Jun. 25, 2021
J-FOOD
Kameda Seika: Japanese Rice Crackers Taking on the World
Rice confectionery has a deep-rooted popularity in Japan. Headqu...
Aired: Jun. 25, 2021
J-TOWN
Osemachi: A Welcoming Town in Koriyama, Fukushima Pref. [Part 2]
Osemachi, a picturesque rural community in northeast Japan, is h...
Aired: Jun. 25, 2021
J-TECH
Pioneering Japanese Electronic Components: Kaga Electronics Co., Ltd.
Kaga Electronics Co., Ltd. was established 50 years ago in the h...
Aired: Apr. 30, 2021
J-FOOD
Saitama European Vegetables: Aiming for Zero Food Waste (Saitama City, Japan)
The city of Saitama is located around 30 minutes by car from Tok...
Aired: Apr. 30, 2021
J-STREET
Exploring the Backstreets of Tokyo: Sangenjaya
In Tokyo’s Sangenjaya district, there is an old block called “Sa...
Aired: Apr. 30, 2021
J-NATURE
Exploring Japan’s Natural Beauty: Keramashoto National Park (Okinawa, Japan)
In this segment, we’ll visit Keramashoto National Park, made up ...
Aired: Apr. 30, 2021
J-TOWN
American National Anthem: Relay Song Video from Japan
While the US has been seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemi...
Aired: Mar. 25, 2021
J-SPIRIT
Fukui, Japan: Home of Zen and Traditional Craftsmanship
Echizen in Fukui Prefecture is an area rich in nature with pure ...
Aired: Mar. 25, 2021
J-TRIP
Asakusa, Japan: New Efforts for Tourism
Rickshaw tours are one of the most iconic attractions in Tokyo’s...
Aired: Mar. 25, 2021
J-TOWN
Osemachi: A Welcoming Town in Koriyama, Fukushima Pref.
Osemachi is a rural community in northeast Japan. Like many Japa...
Aired: Feb. 25, 2021
J-CONNECTION
Connecting Japan to the World Project | with John Daub
Overseas travel has been put on a standstill due to the spread o...
Aired: Feb. 25, 2021
J-FOOD
Washoku World Challenge Competition Goes Online
The Washoku World Challenge is a culinary competition for non-Ja...
Aired: Feb. 25, 2021
J-MOUNTAIN
Camping Deep within Nature in Japan
Dean and Keiji are back in the 2nd and final part of their adven...
Aired: Feb. 25, 2021
J-VOICES
Interviews with foreign nationals in Tokyo about the COVID-19 situation (Jan. 2021)
It’s been almost a year since the COVID-19 global pandemic crisi...
Aired: Jan. 28, 2021
J-TOWN
Song of Unity: From Japan to New Zealand
In 2020, amidst the worldwide pandemic caused by COVID-19, a vid...
Aired: Jan. 28, 2021
J-TECH
Tokyo Electron Ltd. – At the Heart of Today’s Digital Society
Semiconductors are essential in supporting today’s digital socie...
Aired: Jan. 28, 2021
J-BIZ
Chinese Channel Japan: Promoting Japanese Sake Made in Hokkaido
Chinese Channel Japan is an online media site that promotes the ...
Aired: Jan. 28, 2021
J-SPORTS
Honjo City: Aiming for an Inclusive Society through Sports
The “Host Town” initiative is a project that aims for regional r...
Aired: Dec. 24, 2020
J-TOWN
Kitakata City: Home of Good Sake and Ramen (Fukushima, Japan)
Kitakata, a city in Fukushima Prefecture, is well known in Japan...
Aired: Dec. 24, 2020
J-STREET
Exploring Backstreets of Tokyo: Kagurazaka
Kagurazaka in Tokyo is a place where Japanese traditional and co...
Aired: Dec. 24, 2020
J-NATURE
Japan’s Natural Beauty: Walking Over Frozen Lake Akan & Visiting an Ainu Village (Hokkaido, Japan)
There are currently 34 national parks throughout Japan. In this ...
Aired: Dec. 24, 2020
J-LAB
Research on Boosting the Immune System with Amino Acids (5-ALA) to Fight African Swine Fever
African Swine Fever (ASF) is a severe viral disease which affect...
Aired: Nov. 26, 2020
J-TOWN
Single Malt Whisky Made in Japan: “KANRO, Cold Drops of Dew” (Hokkaido, Japan)
Akkeshi, a town in eastern Hokkaido of about 9000 people, is hom...
Aired: Nov. 26, 2020
J-MOUNTAIN
Climbing Japan’s 2530m Mt. Tateshina
In this segment, we join Dean and his stepson Keiji as they hike...
Aired: Nov. 26, 2020
J-NATURE
Exploring Japan’s Natural Beauty: Mt. Iwosan and Lake Mashu of Akan-Mashu National Park (Hokkaido, Japan)
Japan has 34 national parks throughout the country. This segment...
Aired: Nov. 26, 2020
J-TECH
HIRAX AIR: High-Technology Face Shield from Japan
Face shields have widely become a standard in the medical field,...
Aired: Oct. 29, 2020
J-STUDY
Bringing Science Closer to Children through the Electron Microscope
Hitachi High-Tech is a world-renowned manufacturer of electron m...
Aired: Oct. 29, 2020
J-BIZ
Tokyo’s HATO BUS: New Tourism Ideas Amidst the COVID-19 Situation
Hato Bus is one of the leading bus tourism companies in Tokyo. H...
Aired: Oct. 29, 2020
J-NATURE
Exploring Lake Towada and Oirase Gorge of Towada-Hachimantai National Park
There are currently 34 national parks in Japan. This segment fea...
Aired: Oct. 29, 2020
J-TECH
Highly-Concentrated Oxygen in Daily Life
Oxygen makes up 21% of the air we breathe. Research is ongoing r...
Aired: Sep. 24, 2020
J-ART
The Okura Tokyo: Preparing for a Post-Corona World
One of Japan’s most highly reputed hotels, beloved by visitors f...
Aired: Sep. 24, 2020
J-NATURE
Climbing Mt. Daisen of Daisen-Oki National Park
Japan has been receiving attention as one of the top countries p...
Aired: Sep. 24, 2020
J-TOWN
Tsukiji Market Coping with the Effects of COVID-19
“Now is the time to take on new challenges” says vice chief dire...
Aired: Jul. 30, 2020
J-STREET
Harmonica Yokocho Back Street Alley in Tokyo
The second installment of J-Street featuring “Yokocho,” or stree...
Aired: Jul. 30, 2020
J-NATURE
An Introduction to the National Parks of Japan
Japan has 34 national parks throughout the nation. They are char...
Aired: Jul. 30, 2020
J-HOUSE
Helping out people stranded in Tokyo due to COVID-19
Due to the coronavirus crisis, many foreign nationals have been ...
Aired: Jun. 25, 2020
J-TECH
The GUD Sheet: Copper Fiber Mask Technology Against COVID-19
GUDi, a venture company based in Gunma University, developed a c...
Aired: Jun. 25, 2020
J-VOICES
Interviews with residents in Japan’s “Brazil Town” about the COVID-19 situation (Jun. 2020)
Oizumi is the smallest town in Gunma Prefecture. Many major comp...
Aired: Jun. 25, 2020
J-TRIP
Reenergizing Tourism in Osaka for the Post COVID-19 World
Featured on CATCH JAPAN one year ago, the Osaka Wonder Loop Bus ...
Aired: Jun. 25, 2020
J-STREET
Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho: Coping with the COVID-19 situation
“Nonbei Yokocho,” is an area where about 40 cozy eateries and wa...
Aired: May. 28, 2020
J-VOICES
Interviews with foreign nationals in Tokyo about the COVID-19 situation (May 2020)
This segment features the voices of foreign residents in Tokyo a...
Aired: May. 28, 2020
J-KITCHEN
A Kids’ Diner Making a Difference: Coping with the COVID-19 situation
This segment features the changes caused by the COVID-19 situati...
Aired: May. 28, 2020
J-VOICES
Interviews with foreign nationals in Tokyo about the COVID-19 situation (Apr. 2020)
This segment features real voices from foreign nationals living ...
Aired: Apr. 23, 2020
J-BIZ
SOMPO: Diversifying Insurance Business
Insurance companies are best known for car and fire coverage, bu...
Aired: Apr. 23, 2020
J-TOWN
Kumamoto City: The Land of Water
Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto City is undergoing reconstruction wo...
Aired: Apr. 23, 2020
J-AGRICULTURE
Nekka Rice Shochu: A Fukushima Spirit
Nekka Shochu is a distilled spirit manufactured in the town of T...
Aired: Mar. 26, 2020
J-STATION
Takanawa Gateway Station: Building a New International City in Tokyo
In March 2020, a brand-new train station debuted in Tokyo – the ...
Aired: Mar. 26, 2020
J-FOOD
Washoku World Challenge 2019 Finals
The Washoku World Challenge is a culinary competition for non-Ja...
Aired: Mar. 26, 2020
J-ADVENTURE
runAway: Ending Our Adventure in the Oki Islands
After 50 days of travel through Japan covering over 1,800km, the...
Aired: Mar. 26, 2020
J-FOOD
Anpokaki Dried Persimmons: A Winter Specialty from Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
Anpokaki is dried persimmon fruit characterized by its natural s...
Aired: Feb. 27, 2020
J-FACTORY
Nurturing Leading Artisans
Furniture company Akiyama Mokko is well-known in the industry fo...
Aired: Feb. 27, 2020
J-BIZ
Ho-Me-I-Ku Method: Compliments for a Productive and Happy Workplace
Kunio Hara, president of the Ho-Me-I-Ku Foundation, is the man b...
Aired: Feb. 27, 2020
J-ADVENTURE
runAway: Exploring the Mystical Mt. Mitoku
The runAway team head for Mount Mitoku. It’s located just outsid...
Aired: Feb. 27, 2020
J-STREET
The Story of Shibuya’s Drunk Alley: Nonbei Yokocho
As the Tokyo 2020 Olympics approach, Tokyo has been undergoing r...
Aired: Jan. 30, 2020
J-TRIP
Highlights of Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Ibaraki Prefecture is about 2 hours away from Narita Airport by ...
Aired: Jan. 30, 2020
J-ECO
2019 Blue Planet Prize Winner Prof. Jared Diamond
Established by the Asahi Glass Foundation, the Blue Planet Prize...
Aired: Jan. 30, 2020
J-FOOD
Washoku World Challenge in Spain: Young Chefs and Japanese Cuisine
The Washoku World Challenge is a culinary competition for non-Ja...
Aired: Jan. 30, 2020
J-ADVENTURE
runAway: Adventures at Tottori Sand Dunes
After a harrowing 200km cycle ride from Kyoto to Tottori Prefect...
Aired: Jan. 30, 2020
J-BIZ
Sanpo Yoshi: Japan’s Triple-Win Philosophy
Iwase Cosfa is a specialized trading company with a nearly 90-ye...
Aired: Dec. 26, 2019
J-BIZ
Sanpo Yoshi: Japan’s Triple-Win Philosophy to the World
Iwase Cosfa is currently eyeing further global expansion, partic...
Aired: Dec. 26, 2019
J-ECO
2019 Blue Planet Prize Winner Prof. Eric Lambin
Established by the Asahi Glass Foundation, the Blue Planet Prize...
Aired: Dec. 26, 2019
J-ADVENTURE
runAway: Into the Heart of Kyoto
The team are in Kyoto, once Japan’s capital, and one of the best...
Aired: Dec. 26, 2019
J-VILLAGE
A Winning Formula of Revitalization
While many foreign visitors are discovering the appeal of the Ja...
Aired: Nov. 28, 2019
J-ART
A Garden of “Omotenashi” Hospitality
Hotel Niwa Tokyo is located in the heart of the city, but is kno...
Aired: Nov. 28, 2019
J-TECH
Japan’s Research Edge
NTT, Japan’s largest telecommunications company, develops cuttin...
Aired: Nov. 28, 2019
J-ADVENTURE
runAway: Exploring Todaiji Temple
Dean and his team have made it to Nara Pref. in western Japan.&n...
Aired: Nov. 28, 2019
J-FACTORY
Achieving the Pinnacle of Technology
Longstanding manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. has la...
Aired: Oct. 24, 2019
J-FOOD
Japan’s Scallops Taking On the World
A qualifying round of the 7th Washoku World Challenge culinary c...
Aired: Oct. 24, 2019
J-SKILLS
Passing Down High Technological Skills
Hitachi High-Technologies manufactures cutting-edge equipment su...
Aired: Oct. 24, 2019
J-ADVENTURE
runAway: Sacred Pilgrimage Deep Into Nature
In one of runAway’s greatest adventures to date, Dean Newcombe a...
Aired: Oct. 24, 2019
J-FOOD
Tokyo 2020 -Appetizing Hospitality-
The Host Town House visitors’ facility will be launched in Tokyo...
Aired: Sep. 26, 2019
J-BEAUTY
The Roots of Beautiful Eyelashes
In Japan, the eyes are considered to be the most important area ...
Aired: Sep. 26, 2019
J-ART
Heritage of Tradition and Rebirth
One of Japan’s most highly reputed hotels, beloved by visitors f...
Aired: Sep. 26, 2019
J-ADVENTURE
runAway: Hiking Ancient Trails
This month, the runAway team are stepping back into ancient Japa...
Aired: Sep. 26, 2019
J-TRIP
The Himeji “White” Tour
Himeji Castle, also known as the White Heron Castle, is the symb...
Aired: Aug. 29, 2019
J-TECH
IT Rugby
In 2015, Japan’s national rugby team achieved a historic victory...
Aired: Aug. 29, 2019
J-FOOD
Peachy Fukushima
There is a straight road in Fukushima Pref. called the Peach Lin...
Aired: Aug. 29, 2019
J-ADVENTURE
runAway: Kayak Adventures in Mie
It’s time for the runAway team to take to the seas! They’re trav...
Aired: Aug. 29, 2019
J-TRIP
Japan Trip Navigator
The number of visitors to Japan reached 30 million in 2018. Soci...
Aired: Jul. 25, 2019
J-TECH
Wearable Robot for Work
In February 2019, a wearable robot was introduced at Narita and ...
Aired: Jul. 25, 2019
J-FOOD
Into the World of Japanese Cuisine and Knives
Jon Klip from Toronto, Canada is training as a Washoku or Japane...
Aired: Jul. 25, 2019
J-ADVENTURE
runAway: Flavours from the Sea
The runAway team find themselves back beside the sea. As they fo...
Aired: Jul. 25, 2019
J-ART
Social Inclusivity and Art
With one year to go before the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic...
Aired: Jun. 27, 2019
J-ECO
Japanese Rice for Sustainability
In Japan, various rice-related industries are cooperating toward...
Aired: Jun. 27, 2019
J-CULTURE
A Kids’ Diner Making a Difference
“The Kids’ Diner” is a Japanese film released in spring of 2019,...
Aired: Jun. 27, 2019
J-ADVENTURE
runAway: Running to Shizuoka’s Hidden Valley
This month, the runAway team are heading deep into the mountains...
Aired: Jul. 27, 2019
J-TRIP
The Osaka Wonder Loop
The city of Osaka in western Japan now has the highest growth ra...
Aired: May. 30, 2019
J-FACTORY
Designing Top Performance
The Ninja H2R motorcycle launched in 2016 by Kawasaki has record...
Aired: May. 30, 2019
J-ART
Weaving Connections Through Art
TURN is a socially inclusive art project lead by Katsuhiko Hibin...
Aired: May. 30, 2019
J-ADVENTURE
runAway: Cycling Nature-rich Izu
The runAway team are back! After conquering Mt. Fuji, they now h...
Aired: May. 30, 2019
J-FACTORY
What is EGING?
“Egi” is a traditional lure to catch squid. Using it is becoming...
Aired: Apr. 25, 2019
J-FOOD
Creative Washoku
Shimo-kitazawa is a vibrant hub of Tokyo culture and trends. A r...
Aired: Apr. 25, 2019
J-ECO
Paper Made of Stone
Increased awareness towards the use of plastic are beginning to ...
Aired: Apr. 25, 2019
J-ADVENTURE
runAway: Conquering Japan’s Highest Peak
Mt. Fuji is an icon of Japan. Situated on the border of Yamanash...
Aired: Apr. 25, 2019
J-FOOD
Fusion of Food Culture
The KIKKOMAN LIVE KITCHEN TOKYO in Ginza, the heart of Tokyo, op...
Aired: Feb. 28, 2019
J-FACTORY
Behind the Transparency of Acrylic Panels
Acrylic sheet manufacturer Shinshi plays a significant role in t...
Aired: Feb. 28, 2019
J-ECO
Clean Water for All
Motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha Motor has developed a water purif...
Aired: Feb. 28, 2019
J-TRIP
Collecting the Charms of Shizuoka
“Host Towns” are cities and municipalities all over Japan that w...
Aired: Feb. 28, 2019

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