Across Japan, many bears, driven by hunger and a taste for human food, are venturing into urban areas. An emergency hunting system is in place, but it faces several challenges.
Mongolia's nomadic tradition is recognized by UNESCO, but it's now at risk, with climate change degrading the grassland. The nomads are striving to preserve their way of life.
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Across Japan, many bears, driven by hunger and a taste for human food, are venturing into urban areas. An emergency hunting system is in place, but it faces several challenges.
Taniguchi Hirokazu won high praise for his work as choreographer and dance instructor on the 2025 film Kokuho, which depicts the life of a Kabuki actor; learning how he creates dances that captivate.
Mongolia's nomadic tradition is recognized by UNESCO, but it's now at risk, with climate change degrading the grassland. The nomads are striving to preserve their way of life.
Across Japan, many bears, driven by hunger and a taste for human food, are venturing into urban areas. An emergency hunting system is in place, but it faces several challenges.
Mongolia's nomadic tradition is recognized by UNESCO, but it's now at risk, with climate change degrading the grassland. The nomads are striving to preserve their way of life.
Taniguchi Hirokazu won high praise for his work as choreographer and dance instructor on the 2025 film Kokuho, which depicts the life of a Kabuki actor; learning how he creates dances that captivate.
The rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period.
Erica Angyal presents research showing how exercising after a cancer diagnosis can improve post-surgical recovery, reduce recurrence rates and increase survival rates.
Across Japan, many bears, driven by hunger and a taste for human food, are venturing into urban areas. An emergency hunting system is in place, but it faces several challenges.
Mongolia's nomadic tradition is recognized by UNESCO, but it's now at risk, with climate change degrading the grassland. The nomads are striving to preserve their way of life.
A 45-win streak and 32 career championship titles; Yokozuna Taiho dominated the ring in the 1960s and early '70s; in rare archival video, we revisit the life of this Yokozuna of Yokozuna.
The host explores the evolution of male aesthetics, with a focus on the growing popularity of male cosmetics and hair removal treatments in Japan, a country where men have used makeup for over a millennium.