｜Length : 46min. ｜Year : 2008 ｜

UNESCO World Heritage Itsukushima Shrine suffered extensive damages from a typhoon that struck in the autumn of 2004. "Save Our Treasure!" depicts Japanese workmen displaying traditional expertise as they endeavor to revive the globally unparalleled wooden structure on the sea, while local middle school students take up a number of activities in hopes of rediscovering the history on which they stand. The hearts of the people shine through in this struggle with natural disaster, to save the island's cultural heritage.

｜Length : 47min. ｜Year : 2005 ｜

While young men may eye a professional sumo career as away to make their fame and fortune, in reality, a fair deal of guts is needed before glory even enters the picture. Each year, several dozen young people take on the sumo world, hoping to one day become grand champion. But on top of winning bouts, rikishi, or wrestlers, must also conquer a long and disciplined road. This program follows the lives of three teenage rikishi new to the esteemed Sakaigawa stable as they and their families adjust to the demanding world of sumo.

｜Length : 58min. ｜Year : 2002 ｜

Giant masks from ancient times are stored at Shosoin, a repository in Todaiji Temple and at Horyuji, a temple in Nara. The curious expressions and lavish colors of these masks can only be described as strange and unusual. Who used the masks and for what purpose? The questions prompted by the existence of these masks stir the imagination. With roots in the masque of ancient Greece, gigaku traveled along the Silk Road, picking up aspects of local performing arts as the masked drama journeyed through Asia.

｜Length : 30min. ｜Year : 2001 ｜

This program shows historical and artifactual value of the shrines and the temples of Nikko registered in the World Heritage.
Nikko Futarasan-Jinja Shrine; Nikko Toshogu Shrine; Nikko-san Rin-noji Temple.

｜Length : 43min. ｜Year : 2000 ｜

Yakushi-ji is a temple in Nara, which is located in Honshu Island. It is World Heritage listed and its buildings are the second oldest wooden structures in the world. A bold plan is in progress to reconstruct the temple buildings. Today, common nails last for around 50 years. The question is: can a contemporary craftsman recreate the 1000-year nail? This program tells the story of Yukinori Shirataka, the last surviving blacksmith in Japan who can make 25-centimetre nails using traditional Japanese methods.