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

Released: Apr 5, 1993

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Seasons

Season 1

1 episode

Season 19

1 episode

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1994 · TV

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NOVA

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2015 · TV

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Season 1

Season 19

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The World According to Jeff Goldblum

Prehistoric Planet

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Marvel's 616

Spider-Man

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Doctor Who Confidential

Doctor Who Confidential

The Wiggles

The Wiggles

How Do They Do It?

How Do They Do It?

Secrets of the Dead

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Season 22

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Season 28

Season 29

Season 30

Season 31

Season 32