｜Length : 25min ｜Year : 2020 ｜

On September 6th, 2018, Hokkaido was struck by the Eastern Iburi Earthquake.
After the earthquake, 2.95 million households lost their power in a blackout like never seen before.
Hokkaido fell into panic.
How did the citizens feel, and what did they do?
What did the citizens lack?
What did they want? How did they use social media?
Our reporting identified the reality of the citizens' lives, to find the issues that need to be tackled.

｜Length : 72min ｜Year : 2024 ｜

The forests of Hokkaido Prefecture have served as example, inspiration, and originator of techniques used in forestry conservation both within Japan and all over the world. In this program, Hideki Kuriyama, a former manager of Japan’s national baseball team, explores the wonders and the possible future forests can build. Beginning with reforestation efforts within Hokkaido, the program reveals how local residents of varying backgrounds have learned to sustainably make use of forests. The program then delves into Hokkaido’s connection to Mongolia, where forestry conservation techniques have been passed on to help combat Mongolia’s environmental issues. Finally, the program returns to Japan and introduces the Obayashi Corporation, a major Japanese construction company, and their vision for a futuristic city where people live in harmony with forests, surrounded by forests.

｜Length : 46min. ｜Year : 2002 ｜

Into the Sea of Okhotsk, off northern Japan's island of Hokkaido, protrudes the Shiretoko Peninsula. The severe nature of the peninsula deters human intrusion and development. The peninsula, small though in size, has preserved a rich and bountiful ecosystem. Reigning atop this ecosystem is the brown bear. Can the fierce, wild animals successfully coexist with humans? We spotlight the brown bear. The camera captures the rare scenes of a bear family emerging from hibernation, fishing for Sakhalin trout, and a mother affectionately playing with her cubs.