Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo. More than a million people enjoyed life in this small but abundant city. They live on in ukiyo-e woodblock...

Explore the richness and depth of the Japanese language and discover how words and expressions reflect history, culture and the natural world.

Ninja are now seen in popular media around the world. But as their profile rises, their reality gets muddied amid legends and fantasies. The truth...

Historical figures and their decisions that changed the course of history. Based on expert research, the program explains dilemmas the that heroes...

Host Peter Barakan delves into various aspects of Japanese culture; exploring practices, history, and modern innovations in such areas as ramen,...

In the year 1580, a man named Lord Nobunaga Oda sends hoards of unholy armies across Japan, slaying all who stand in their way. A young ninja escapes...

Follows Nekotarou, a cat from Kagoshima who aims to unify the country.

The story imagines if Japanese historical figures such as Queen Himiko, the warlord Oda Nobunaga, and samurai Sakamoto Ryouma were cats.

A look at kids' telly from the 1950s to the 1990s, covering the social trends and behind-the-scenes stories in each decade.

Explorer Levison Wood sets out on a nine-month walk along the length of the River Nile, visiting rainforests, deserts, cities and war zones, and...

A four-part docu-series that's an exclusive, backstage pass to global comedy superstar Russell Peters' record-breaking "Notorious" world tour.

Explore Marvel’s rich legacy of pioneering characters, creators and storytelling to reflect the world outside your window. Each documentary,...

Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.

The history of the sport of baseball in America, told through archival photos, film footage, and the words of those who contributed to the game in...

Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary to complement the revival of the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Each...

A worldwide guided tour of the greatest movies ever made and the story of international cinema through the history of cinematic innovation.

30 for 30 is the title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN, its sister networks, and online highlighting interesting people and events...

An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.

This immersive series follows the world's most magnificent creatures, capturing never-before-seen moments from the heartwarming to the outrageous.

Will Smith whose curiosity and wonder is positively infectious—is guided by National Geographic Explorers traveling to different corners of the...

Maritime mysteries—old and new—come to life in this series, combining scientific data and digital re-creations to reveal shipwrecks,...

Learn how popular Disney attractions and destinations came to be, how they have changed over time, and how fans continue to obsess over them.

Part detective story, part true-life drama, long-running series explores some of the most iconic moments in history to debunk myths and shed new...