Time and Tide

Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE

November 2024 •English

Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo. More than a million people enjoyed life in this small but abundant city. They live on in ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Each episode is a deep dive into a single print, and an exploration of the soul of Old Tokyo. We examine works by artists like Hokusai and Hiroshige not just for their aesthetic and historical value, but for the stories they tell of everyday life. That is how the people of Edo themselves enjoyed this mass-produced medium.

Magical Japanese

November 2024 •English

Explore the richness and depth of the Japanese language and discover how words and expressions reflect history, culture and the natural world.

Decisions of the Heroes

November 2024 •Japanese

Historical figures and their decisions that changed the course of history. Based on expert research, the program explains dilemmas the that heroes faced and options they could have chosen.

NINJA TRUTH

November 2024 •English

Ninja are now seen in popular media around the world. But as their profile rises, their reality gets muddied amid legends and fantasies. The truth about authentic ninja lies unknown, shrouded in mystery. This program carefully examines the fighting skills and tools used by actual ninja, and conducts experiments to determine the "Ninja Truth".

Japanology Plus

November 2024 •English

Host Peter Barakan delves into various aspects of Japanese culture; exploring practices, history, and modern innovations in such areas as ramen, rice, sushi, geisha, bonsai, and so much more. Local experts discuss their passions at fascinating length, and American Japanophile Matt Alt experiences the food, practices, and cultures in each episode in depth. Viewers will finish each half hour episode with a new understanding of an area of Japanese life through demonstrative videos and explanations, all delivered respectfully and true to the Japanese way of life.

信長のスマホ

November 2024 •Japanese

Yotoden: Chronicle of the Warlord Period

November 2024 •Japanese

In the year 1580, a man named Lord Nobunaga Oda sends hoards of unholy armies across Japan, slaying all who stand in their way. A young ninja escapes her villages' destruction with a short sword, one of the three mystical weapons that can end Oda's rule. During her quest, she is joined by two other ninjas who wield the other two weapons of legend, the sacred sword and spear.

The Things My Dad Failed to Teach Me

November 2024 •Polish

La belleza nos une

November 2024 •Spanish

El Laberinto del Tíbet

November 2024 •Spanish

Operasyon

November 2024 •Turkish

敦煌，千年不散的宴席

November 2024 •Chinese

Les Enquêtes impossibles

November 2024 •French

Praias e Pratos com Vitor Liberato

November 2024 •Portuguese

Vitor Liberato travels through Northeast Brazil discovering traditional foods and visiting emblematic places, such as the largest cashew tree in the world and the dunes of Genipabu.

MLB Network Presents

November 2024 •English

A series of documentaries and profiles on some of baseball's most prominent personalities.

Retrospective 2021: Globoplay Edition

November 2024 •Portuguese

An African Journey with Jonathan Dimbleby

November 2024 •English

After four decades of reporting from the continent, Jonathan Dimbleby returns to Africa on a 7,000-mile journey to discover how it is changing.

The Tank: Weapon of the 20th Century

November 2024 •English

On the Battlefields of the World Wars: Since its invention at the start of the 20th century, the tank has served as a symbol of political power as well as military strength. These huge vehicles have long since found their way into global culture - whether as a monument, in films or on billboards. Tanks have made history and have themselves become part of the story.

La lotta dell'uomo per la sua sopravvivenza

November 2024 •Italian

Reel Stories

November 2024 •English

Dermot O'Leary relives moments from the lives of some of the biggest stars in music and film. Together they view both seen and unseen footage from the star's career.