President Obama in Hiroshima: Behind the Scenes of a Historic Visit
World-famous maestro Seiji Ozawa long dreamt of performing in China. Learn about his collaboration with Beijing's Central Philharmonic and hear stories from his family.
Aum Shinrikyo's Tokyo subway sarin attack shook Japan. Amid the chaos, a doctor saved victims, an SDF officer readied for battle, and a researcher searched for answers, slowly uncovering the truth. On March 20, 1995, sarin gas was sprayed on Tokyo's subway lines passing through Kasumigaseki Station, including the Chiyoda and Hibiya lines, injuring approximately 6,300 people and killing 14. Ishimatsu Shinichi is the director of St. Luke's International Hospital. Immediately after the incident, he led the emergency response, facing the crisis head-on without knowing what had happened. Fukuyama Takashi was the commander of the 32nd Infantry Regiment of the Ground Self-Defense Force at the time of the Aum Shinrikyo incident. Fukuyama had learned of a secret plan brewing within the upper ranks of the Self-Defense Force. Kishida Kazutaka, professor at Aoyama Gakuin University. He continued to meet and correspond with the sarin gas perpetrator at the Tokyo Detention Center.
Doctors Without Borders was among the first to rush to Ukraine's aid after Russia's invasion. Half a century ago, the group was established by 13 members with the goal of providing free medical care and speaking out. Their activities have opened the global community's eyes to refugee conditions and the persecution of ethnic groups, and they even helped end the Rwandan genocide. Learn how the Nobel Peace Prize-winning NGO has continued to balance ideals with reality across the globe.
Mt. Fuji's bid for World Heritage faced formidable obstacles, including devastation that would shock any mountain climber. This is the story of Fuji's long climb to celebrated cultural treasure.
A novice filmmaker bet everything on a period drama — and won 7 Japan Academy Awards! "A Samurai in Time" is an against-all-odds story of passion, grit, and samurai spirit.