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Examining Japan's defense policies and the U.S.-Japan alliance's role in addressing regional security threats in East Asia from the American military's viewpoint.

La French Touch is an entertaining and informative programme that will uncover the gastronomic secrets behind one of Japan's most famous prefectures - Kochi.

The History Channel Japan has assembled a cutting-edge team of ghost hunters to take a fresh look at several unexplained paranormal spots around Japan with the latest 4K cameras and devices to prove that the paranormal is real. The team will examine locations where murders, suicides and unexplained deaths occurred.

Money by itself means nothing - it's a piece of paper or a number on a screen. But used correctly, MONEY IS EVERYTHING.

War reaps unthinkable suffering not only on combatants, but also on civilian populations. Not only did allied attacks wreck cities and decimate families, but the civilians themselves drowned in fascist rhetoric and under psychological manipulation committed deeply saddening acts of self-destruction that extended to Japan's most vulnerable This unprecedented documentary shines a light on the people of Japan who endured a torment unprecedented in human history that reverberates across society and explains why Japanese cling to peace to this day.

This special program will delve into the dynamic history of Tokyo from its devastated state in the aftermath of WWII to a stage of rapid development leading to the 1964 Summer Olympics and finally the global powerhouse on the road to the 2020 Summer Olympics. These great - and at times miraculous - changes as well as the sociopolitical maneuverings that Tokyo went through, will be explored from multiple angles including the social, cultural, political, technological and economic. Captivating interviews with historians, athletes, cultural figures among others, will be supported by powerful archival footage that captures the true legacy of Tokyo and the city's prospects as it moves toward Tokyo 2020 and beyond.

COVID, one year later. Low death rate, super spreadability, overwhelming the world's hospital systems - COVID vs The World takes a look at how a small, seemingly harmless virus can be so destructive, leaving scientists baffled worldwide.

The rapper Hannya has greatly influenced the world of Japanese hip hop and music. Witness the first feature-length documentary film on the evolution of this captivating artist.

Sado gold mine was the site of one of the biggest gold rushes in Japanese history. This program traces the history of Sado gold mine to uncover the captivating story of glory and tragedy of one of Japan's crown jewels.

A documentary series that takes a behind the scenes look into the driving forces of success of renowned arrangers, choreographers, producers and directors in the global music scene. What were these individuals like growing up? What are their influences? What are their hopes and dreams for the future? You will discover the source of what has sprouted their talent.

What are the threats facing Japan when it comes to natural and man-made disasters? What countermeasures has the Japan Self Defense Force and U.S. Armed Forces developed to deal with these threats? We will delve into the methods these two forces have jointly carried out to combat an issue far beyond human control.

The Japan Ground Self Defense Force serve a pivotal role in the defense of Japan. Through looking at the current activities of this force along with its training exercises on Okinawa with the United States III Marine Expeditionary Force and the United States Army's 10th Regional Support Group, you will experience how Japan and the United States are preparing to face the many geopolitical challenges that lie ahead.