Sengaki Manabu (Yasuda Ken) is a popular professional shogi player who holds the highest rank of 9-dan. In July 2017, he was in the middle of a game that would determine his rank when his brain suddenly froze. He could not focus on the shogi board and images of death swirled in his mind. As the person in charge of the shogi association’s public relations, he was busy responding to scandals that had shaken up the shogi world. At the same time, he was also a supervising director for a movie on shogi. He had no rest as he would play shogi in the intervals between. His older brother Akira (Takahashi Katsumi) who is a psychiatrist, diagnoses his condition as depression and recommends immediate hospitalisation. The doctor in charge orders Sengaki to take a long rest and stop playing shogi in the meantime. Shogi would only hamper his medical treatment as it entails extreme concentration.
The series "Welcome to National Treasures" presents selected masterpieces from the 1,124 designated National Treasures across Japan.
Originally recorded in stunning 8K resolution, it offers an overwhelming sense of realism and an unparalleled visual experience.
A gathering of top-tier historians, engaging in a heated debate on historical research, scrutinizing cutting-edge evidence and materials, and presenting their own theories.
In the Edo period, an era without photographs, ukiyo-e prints served as precious 'visual records of Edo,' conveying the lifestyle, customs, and culture of that time. This show aims to reconstruct life in Edo period through decrypting of the ukiyo-e prints.
Historical figures and their decisions that changed the course of history. Based on expert research, the program explains dilemmas the that heroes faced and options they could have chosen.
The show offers the most current scientific insights into our 13.8 billion-year-old universe and the Earth. Through research and advanced visualization techniques, viewers will delve into the profound discoveries that have shaped our understanding of the cosmos and our home planet.
This program aims to provide viewers with an extraordinary experience of pristine nature through the use of cutting-edge equipment such as high-speed cameras, ultra-high-sensitivity cameras, underwater cameras, and more. It captures the unknown aspects of nature, revealing its true essence.
This program showcases Yoshinori Masakado as he explores picturesque locations on foot. Additionally, it incorporates contributed photographs from local residents, accompanied by their personal memories.
A travel program uncovering the hidden gems of Japan's regions. Developed in collaboration with local cable television offices, it highlights places, experiences, and flavors exclusive to the communites.
Great Nature portrays unknown wilderness and breathtaking landscapes on Earth, as well as mysterious phenomena. A unique program that conveys the dynamic history of the Earth and the activities of the Earth behind them.