This week, NHK WORLD-JAPAN highlights a selection of programs that showcase a mix of historical insight, cultural exploration, and artistic innovation. The lineup includes a detailed look at East Timor’s journey to independence and the challenges it faced, a picturesque journey through Lisbon, Portugal, capturing its fairy tale atmosphere and friendly locals, and an exploration of the art of creating super realistic food replicas by artisan Toshiharu Takeuchi, demonstrating a blend of craftsmanship and Japanese aesthetics.
- East Timor’s path to independence, marked by a history of violence, is revisited through NHK’s archival footage and follow-up interviews with those previously interviewed.
- Lisbon, Portugal, is featured in a segment that highlights its status as a port city with red-roofed houses, its historical significance during the Age of Exploration, and its modern-day charm and friendly people.
- Artisan Toshiharu Takeuchi is showcased for his innovative work in creating super realistic food replicas, blending modern materials and fresh ideas with traditional Japanese aesthetic principles.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN is “the international service of Japan’s public media organization NHK.” NHK World-Japan is operated by Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK). The goal of NHK World-Japan is stated as “to promote a deeper international understanding of Japan, introducing the latest events in Japan through news and other programs.”
“Overall, we rate NHK World-Japan Left-Center biased based on story selection that slightly favors the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact check record.”
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