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Downpours and Quakes Threaten Japan
We invited Hollywood director Oliver Stone to the NHK studios to share some of the insights that informed his unprecedented documentary series on the US history. In it he questions the commonly accepted belief that the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were necessary to end the war. He also talks about the need for people to face up to history, and his first-ever visit this summer to the 2 atomic bombed cities, where he spoke to A-bomb survivors.
Mush! Dash across the vast Alaskan and Canadian ice fields in -30˚C temperatures with the aurora borealis glowing above. It's the toughest sled dog race in the world -- the Yukon Quest. Competitors cross numerous mountains covered in thick snow and brave frozen rivers to reach the goal 1,600 kilometers from the starting line. The key to victory: efficient teamwork between the dog team leader -- the musher -- and a team of 14 dogs. The leader must decide when to urge the dogs to run at full speed, when to let them rest, and when to take exhausted dogs off the team. Each year one third of the competitors are forced to drop out of this grueling race. This program captures the moving, heroic drama of the dogs and their handlers
Nature Documentary hosted by Peter Venn, published by NHK broadcasted as part of NHK Wildlife series in 2011.
One of nature's greatest gatherings takes place in the Aleutian Islands off the coast of Alaska. For a short time each year, this remote and stormy ocean becomes packed with 10 million sea birds and 500 whales. This overwhelming assemblage of wild creatures, including krill, herrings, whales, and sea birds, invades the sea for just a few hours. Local people call it "Aleutian Magic" but not many have witnessed this phenomenon or even know where it occurs. The program will explore its spell with a team of scientists who seek to observe the marvel themselves and unravel its secrets.
New Guinea is a true garden of Eden for birds. Some of the most unique are birds of paradise. With plenty of food such as nuts and fruits and very few natural predators, they've been able to leisurely hone their courting skills. The ribbon-tailed astrapia flaps its long white tail feathers, while the blue bird-of-paradise unfurls its feathers to create a pulsating eye-like shape. Since they live deep in the jungle, their courtship displays have long been steeped in mystery. Tadashi Shimada, a wildlife photographer who's made numerous visits to New Guinea over the years, has for the first time ever captured images of the blue bird-of-paradise's courting behavior. This program delves into the fascinating world of these beautiful and mysterious birds.
Nature Documentary hosted by Peter Venn.
In the savannah of western Uganda, Africa, there's a place known as "Hippo Paradise." There are more than 5000 hippos living there. Females spend seven years caring for their calves. They not only carry their young piggyback-style through the water they live in, but they suckle their young beneath its surface. This program features unique footage of hippo behavior never before caught on tape. A 4-ton hippo leaping as gracefully as a dolphin must be seen to be believed. A spectacular scene in which a hippo confronts an elephant is another awe-inspiring moment from this memorable program.
Nature Documentary hosted by Peter Venn, published by NHK broadcasted as part of NHK Wildlife series in 2011
Over the centuries, the emerald green Tara River in Montenegro on the Balkan Peninsula has etched a canyon 1,300 meters deep. The views throughout the Tara Canyon are spectacular. Up to 700 varieties of plants blanket its undulating hills. Herds of chamois live on the steep slopes where no human can venture. They nimbly roam the rocky cliffs, in perpetual danger of falling. Golden eagles circle imperiously overhead, waiting for the chance to strike. Living on the Edge chronicles a year in the life of the magnificent Tara Canyon featuring an up-close look at the chamois that live there.
