Videos

Mr. Chikushi described the Tokyo Broadcasting System and the role of television in Japanese daily life, both in terms of entertainment and in television news. He compared the Japanese televi…

Ms. Suzuki explained the similarities between the Nikkei and the Dow Jones and the volumes of trade conducted on both the Japanese and American markets. She explained the floor actions and t…

Linda Wotjean, Mid-Atlantic Region and Ayako Doi, Editor, Daily Japan Digest, discussed the homogeneity of the Japanese people and contrasted it with the diversity of the United States, part…

Mr. Washington described the changes in lifestyle and culture he has encountered since his arrival in Tokyo. Major differences from Los Angeles, his hometown, included the increased safety a…

Mr. Uchida explained the importance of party structure within the Japanese political system. He mentioned the factions of the Liberal Democratic Party and how money is generated by business …

Barbara Finkelstein, Founder, University of Maryland, College Park, Mid-Atlantic Region Japan in the Schools Program continued to answer viewers' questions regarding education policies in Ja…

Kyoko Waseda and Larry Richards, students in Japan, described differences in the education systems of the United States and Japan. They talked about the types of classes taken, the amount o…

James Nunn and Eugene Tsuji discussed the business and cultural relationships that individual American states have developed with Japan. Topics included trade between Japan and certain state…

This short vignette on Toyko’s Ginza District shows the sights and sounds of the center of commercial life for residents of Japan’s largest city.

Mr. Reid described the changes in Japan over the past fifteen years and provided a personal account of how the nation has developed. He explained the evolution of societal confidence in Japa…

Mr. Landry toured the busy Tokyo subway system. He explained the stands found in the stations, when rush hours begin and end, and how to use the subway system.

Mr. Bostic, Wang and Younger discussed the challenges and differences in living and working in Tokyo. They are all American citizens who attended the Harvard University J.F.K. School of Gove…

In this walking tour of the outdoor Ameyoko market in Tokyo, an American student in Japan explained the types of food and stands found in this busy area.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Japanese legislature, American and Japanese guests discussed comparative politics and U.S.-Japan relations. Topics included events and roles in the P…

The international call-in simulcast exploring U.S.-Japan relations continued with the participation of two U.S. members of Congress and two representatives from the Japanese Diet.

A Japanese television anchorwoman and a professor explained the nature of two-way viewer call-in shows in a simulcast. The professor also explained the C-SPAN network and the kinds of progra…