｜Length : 40min. ｜Year : 2009 ｜

During the 1,200 years since Kyoto became the capital of Japan, many of Japan's greatest gardens have been created there. The images of natural scenery they present are imbued with the traditional Japanese feelings of deep respect and awe for nature. This program introduces the attractions of the gardens at Daigoji, Shisendo and Tofukuji temples, as well as the Urasenke tea garden: moss-covered paths, stones and trees placed seemingly at random... Join us as we visit them and consider their designs that so vividly reflect their creators' intentions and delicate sense of beauty.

｜Length : 50min. ｜Year : 2008 ｜

Japanese gardens embody the Japanese aesthetic. This program introduces a number of Kyoto gardens including those of Kinkakuji, Ryoanji, Daikakuji, Byodoin, and Tenryuji. temples. Impressive high-definition images will show the changing faces of these seasonal gardens. Join us as we journey through these ancient gardens and delve into the profound meanings behind them. Discover how "dry gardens" retain the beauty of a simple stone and see how emperors, warlords, nobles, and priests all took part in the creation of these magnificent gardens.

｜Length : 47min. ｜Year : 2005 ｜

While young men may eye a professional sumo career as away to make their fame and fortune, in reality, a fair deal of guts is needed before glory even enters the picture. Each year, several dozen young people take on the sumo world, hoping to one day become grand champion. But on top of winning bouts, rikishi, or wrestlers, must also conquer a long and disciplined road. This program follows the lives of three teenage rikishi new to the esteemed Sakaigawa stable as they and their families adjust to the demanding world of sumo.

｜Length : 58min. ｜Year : 2002 ｜

Giant masks from ancient times are stored at Shosoin, a repository in Todaiji Temple and at Horyuji, a temple in Nara. The curious expressions and lavish colors of these masks can only be described as strange and unusual. Who used the masks and for what purpose? The questions prompted by the existence of these masks stir the imagination. With roots in the masque of ancient Greece, gigaku traveled along the Silk Road, picking up aspects of local performing arts as the masked drama journeyed through Asia.

｜Length : 43min. ｜Year : 2000 ｜

Yakushi-ji is a temple in Nara, which is located in Honshu Island. It is World Heritage listed and its buildings are the second oldest wooden structures in the world. A bold plan is in progress to reconstruct the temple buildings. Today, common nails last for around 50 years. The question is: can a contemporary craftsman recreate the 1000-year nail? This program tells the story of Yukinori Shirataka, the last surviving blacksmith in Japan who can make 25-centimetre nails using traditional Japanese methods.