Most Viewed From NHK BS1

Holly the Ghost, also known in Japan as The Ghost Holly, is a Japanese anime series directed by Minoru Okazaki. The series first aired in Japan on...

Bimonthly show exploring aspects of sumo wrestling. Broadcast immediately before a Grand Sumo Tournament, each episode explores a single topic like...

While hanging out on the roof of her school, Nao Ueshima discovers a flock of flying cats. In her haste to snap a picture, Nao tumbles over the side...

A current affairs television programme produced by the Japanese public broadcaster NHK provides cutting-edge information and critical analysis on...

Chushingura is a famous story in Japan on 47 samurai in the Edo period who avenge their lord against Lord Kira, who was the cause of the master's...

Set in the Edo period, a story revolves around Kiyo, a woman who strives to overcome status differences of those days. When she pledges to live for...

A drama series based on the novel "Totto Channeru" by famed Japanese actress Tetsuko Kuroyanagi.

This program reveals what occurs behind the white soundproof sheets of the demolition work often seen on the streets. Venturing into areas typically...

Deko Boko Friends is a collection of 30-second Japanese shorts created by a pair of advertising creators, Momoko Maruyama and Ryotaro Kuwamoto to...

Set in 1874 at the residence of an official of the Ministry of Education of Japan who was ordered with establishing a common national spoken...

Parasol Henbe is a Japanese anime series produced and directed by Fujiko Fujio in 1989 which ran for 200 episodes and was translated into many...

Baby Felix is a children's animated television program that follows the adventures of a young Felix the Cat and infant versions of the characters...

A large-scale special documentary program, broadcast primarily on NHK BS1 on Sunday evenings, covering a wide range of subjects.

Exploring the hidden flavors, craftsmanship, and breathtaking scenery of various places in the Kansai region, connecting with the local residents,...