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Culture Crossroads (2018) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Culture Crossroads online in HD.

Culture Crossroads — Storyline

Culture Crossroads comprises several regular programs with the theme of creating a multicultural society. They answer questions about Japan from foreign viewers, look at international exchange programs and give tips on disaster preparedness.

Cast & Crew

Culture Crossroads — Series Details

Culture Crossroads — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: Fresh Eyes on Japan: Books, Curry and the Taste of Home (2018-12-23) — Model Maya Kazi presents Kanda Jimbocho, a double-sided town of old books and curry. As she visits old bookstores, Maya introduces her father's upbringing along with a brief histor

Season 2

• E1: Host Town Tales: Sammu City Meets Sri Lanka / Musashino City Meets Romania (2020-01-28) — Tokyo will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020. Momentum for international exchanges is now gathering in various parts of Japan. Many local governments have named themsel
• E2: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Information Saves Lives (2020-02-22) — Are you ready if disaster strikes? Find out what you need to do by watching the program "BOSAI: Be Prepared." Japan has a long experience in dealing with disasters, and has develop
• E3: Host Town Tales: Maebashi City Meets South Sudan (2020-02-23) — Track athletes from South Sudan have been training in the city of Maebashi since November 2019 to prepare for the Olympics and Paralympics. The city decided to play host to the ath
• E4: Host Town Tales: Saga Prefecture Meets Thailand (2020-02-23) — Saga Prefecture was registered as the host "town," or community, for Thailand in 2018. That came after a Thai TV drama was filmed in the prefecture. There was a huge increase in th
• E5: Host Town Tales: Maizuru City Meets Uzbekistan (2020-03-15) — The city of Maizuru in western Japan is the host town for the national Olympic wrestling and judo teams of the central Asian country of Uzbekistan. The ties between Maizuru and Uzb
• E6: Host Town Tales: Tsurugashima City Meets Myanmar (2020-03-20) — Tsurugashima City, Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo became Myanmar's host town in 2017. Since then, the citizens have been deepening their direct interactions with Myanmar. And now, t
• E7: My Favorite Japan: The Ambassador of Myanmar (2020-03-22) — This program rediscovers the charms of Japan based on the personal interests of ambassadors to Japan. In the first episode, Myanmar Ambassador Myint Thu, who first stayed in Japan
• E8: Host Town Tales: Mishima Village and Okinoerabu Island (2020-03-28) — This time we focus on 2 communities in southern Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture. Mishima Village was registered in 2018 as the host town of Guinea. Its ties with the West African nati
• E9: WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?: Our Future with Robots (2020-04-16) — Russian listener Tatiana Dolzhanskaya says she wants to know what's new with robots in Japan. Our reporter is Russian announcer Anastasia Monakova, who introduces robots that addre
• E10: Host Town Tales / WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION? (2020-04-29) — People from the public and private sectors on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, are tackling the issue of marine plastic waste. In 2019, the island became the host town of
• E11: WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?: Keeping Mosquitoes Away (2020-06-10) — A listener from China inquired about keeping mosquitoes in check in Japan. Our reporter Ron Monroe visits a mosquito expert to find out what really works. She also visits a company
• E12: The Thai Community Cries for Help (2020-06-18) — This episode focuses on a Thai community in Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo, to see how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting their lives. Staying positive, the group has been m
• E13: Linking Hands in Times of Crisis (2020-07-02) — The COVID-19 has affected everyone, especially for foreigners. For example, the situation coincided with Ramadan. Most years it's a time when Muslims fast during the day, joining f
• E14: WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?: Japanese Trend of Mourning (2020-07-22) — Vietnamese traditionally visit their ancestors' graves in January and February, before the Lunar New Year. Now that their country is enjoying economic growth, some families are pur
• E15: Foreign Students – Japan's Future (2020-09-24) — Over 300,000 foreign students are currently in Japan pursuing studies and looking for work after graduation. However, like many others, they too are being severely affected by the
• E16: Finding a Place to Belong (2020-10-01) — Pandemic-era Japan's foreign residents are more isolated than ever. We look at the efforts of Kalakasan, a group empowering immigrant women, and a teacher who supports foreign stud
• E17: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Hazard Maps (2020-10-29) — Japan is prone to natural disasters, so the government provides various types of hazard maps. What kinds of dangers are around you? Disaster prevention specialist gives potential l
• E18: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Evacuation (2020-11-05) — When disaster strikes, you need to flee from danger, but where to, how, and what should you take? Walking around downtown Tokyo, learn about effective evacuation strategies.
• E19: WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?: Aiming for Coexistence with Plastic (2020-11-19) — In this episode, we answer a question from a viewer living in Russia, "Can you tell me what is happening with plastic waste in such a technologically advanced country?" Our reporte
• E20: BOSAI: Be Prepared – What to Do in an Urban Earthquake (2020-12-03) — Would you know what to do in an earthquake in a crowded city? Learn the keys to survival in the life-or-death 72-hour period after an urban earthquake through a hands-on tour at SO
• E21: WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?: Wishing on a Kite (2020-12-17) — This time, we respond to a request from a viewer in Pakistan who wants to know about kite-flying in Japan. Our reporter is Bilal Khan, an announcer in our Urdu broadcasting divisio

Season 3

• E1: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Evacuation Shelters (2021-01-07) — When homes are lost or when danger comes, community-run evacuation centers are there. But who's eligible? What about provisions? And what are the rules? We'll take a closer look to
• E2: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Learning from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake (2021-01-14) — A 1995 earthquake caused widescale destruction across Japan's Kansai region, resulting in the creation of a small broadcast FM station. We examine the role of such local broadcast
• E3: BOSAI: Be Prepared – At-home Evacuation (2021-02-04) — In a disaster, with concerns over infectious disease or personal privacy, at-home evacuation is a consideration. We look at how to prepare your home and what supplies you need to h
• E4: Flowers Will Bloom Beyond Borders (2021-02-11) — In the wake of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the song "Flowers Will Bloom" was created in support of those affected by the disaster. Now, 10 years later, it is reborn in 11
• E5: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Information & Communication (2021-03-04) — When disaster strikes, finding accurate information can be difficult. We'll show you how foreign residents of Japan can swiftly and easily access vital information avoiding rumor a
• E6: Dr. ISO's Pandemic History, Info & Tips: Naming of Diseases in the Edo Period (2021-03-04) — During the Edo period (1603-1868), many infections were named after something popular at that time, for instance songs or a sumo wrestler. Dr. ISO introduces distinctive cases.
• E7: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Learning from the Great East Japan Earthquake (2021-03-11) — [Later retitled to "Learning from 311".] The earthquake, tsunami and resulting nuclear accident of 2011 caused unprecedented damage. We have an in-depth discussion with foreign res
• E8: Flowers Will Bloom: The Stories Behind the Song (2021-03-25) — Ten years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, NHK's song for recovery "Flowers Will Bloom" is reborn in 11 languages, thanks to artists from around the world. Following "Flowers
• E9: Helping People in Need (2021-05-21) — This episode looks at the situation in Japan today as glimpsed through the activities of long-term resident Haroon Qureshi from Pakistan. As Secretary General of one of Tokyo's sev
• E10: What We Can Do for Myanmar (2021-06-25) — Almost 5 months after the coup in Myanmar, the turmoil is ongoing across the country. Hoping to help Myanmar's citizens, people in Japan started aid projects. From university stude
• E11: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Flood and Rainstorm Simulations (2021-07-09) — Water has great power in rainstorm, typhoon and flood conditions. We introduce the dangers of walking in running water and provide hints on how to escape when you are trapped in bu
• E12: Learning Japanese to Fulfill Our Dreams (2021-07-30) — In Japan, around 50,000 children with foreign roots have limited Japanese skills and find it difficult to understand regular school lessons and adapt to them. A "free school" found
• E13: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Protecting against Heat Illness (2021-08-06) — Summer in Japan is seriously hot. Both the temperature and the humidity rise very high, leading to the risk of heat illness. This episode introduces in detail how to recognize, tre
• E14: Five Years of Kurdish Youths in Tokyo: An Interview with Director Hyuga Fumiari (2021-08-27) — A documentary released in 2021 is based on 5 years of interviews with young Turkish Kurds who have grown up in Japan. Their repeated applications to obtain refugee status have fail
• E15: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Evacuation Camping Experience at Home (2021-09-03) — Municipalities provide evacuation centers for natural disasters of level 4 or higher. A home camping simulation includes useful advice on bedding, toilets and emergency food prepar
• E16: BOSAI: Be Prepared – First Aid (2021-10-08) — Major disasters can cause many injuries, and it may be difficult to get an ambulance to come as fast as usual. We introduce effective first aid for fractures, bleeding and cease of
• E17: Dreaming of a Unified World (2021-10-29) — We meet Peru-born entrepreneur Okamura Albert. From his unique life experiences that include work at the Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau came the wish to provide support
• E18: BOSAI: Be Prepared – When Getting Home Is Hard After an Urban Earthquake (2021-11-05) — When a major natural disaster occurs, public transportation may stop, making it hard for commuters to get home. We will learn how we should act, based on the measures taken by Shib
• E19: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Preparing an Emergency Backpack (2021-12-03) — It's a good idea to prepare an emergency backpack for use after a natural disaster. An expert advises us on what and how much to pack, and where to keep it at home ready for immedi
• E20: Ten Years Together But Not in Law (2021-12-24) — Japan has yet to officially recognize same-sex marriage. For binational spouses, this makes things even harder. We examine the issue from the perspectives of a Japanese-American ga

Season 4

• E1: 17 Syllables Unite the World: Haiku in the Pandemic (2022-01-21) — The power of the tiny 17-syllable poems called haiku resonates worldwide. In 2021, an effort was made to share thoughts via haiku in many languages, with the theme of "Life." What
• E2: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Volcanic Eruptions (2022-02-04) — Japan is one of the countries in the world with the highest concentration of volcanoes. What happens when a volcano erupts? What should we be careful of? The specialist known as "M
• E3: Haiku Talk: The Power of Silence (2022-02-18) — "17 Syllables Unite the World: Haiku in the Pandemic," broadcast in January, featured haiku poems written in various languages on the theme of "Life." In this sequel, Mayuzumi Mado
• E4: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Health Care During Disasters (2022-03-04) — When a disaster strikes, a long and unusual life begins. Let's study the ways to keep your evacuee life healthier, such as preventing infection, maintaining oral hygiene and mental
• E5: Tiny Support, Big Meaning! (2022-03-25) — The many people who provided support in the Tohoku region after the devastating 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake included a refugee from Myanmar. And today, people who did not expe
• E6: Dr. ISO's Pandemic History, Info & Tips: Compensation Bundled with Quarantine (2022-03-30) — Strict voluntary quarantine of smallpox sufferers was required in Iwakuni domain in the Edo period to protect the lord. Compliance was encouraged by a generous compensation policy
• E7: Dr. ISO's Pandemic History, Info & Tips: The First Masks in Japan (2022-03-30) — Let's unravel the history of masks in Japan! Dr. ISO introduces various ideas and innovations, including masks for silver mine workers and masks to block toilet odors.
• E8: Lighting a Torch of Hope Through Art (2022-07-04) — More than 4 months have passed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. In May, Anastasia Monakova, a Russian-language reporter for NHK WORLD-JAPAN, visited an anti-war-themed
• E9: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Cumulonimbus Clouds That Bring Disaster (2022-07-11) — A Japanese symbol of summer, cumulonimbus clouds have the power to cause heavy rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms, tornadoes, etc. Learn about them to protect yourself from sudden wea
• E10: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Earthquake! Tips for Staying Safe (2022-08-01) — What should you do when an earthquake occurs? Learn how TV and cell phone alerts work and the correct actions to take in different situations, such as when cooking at home or ridin
• E11: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Disaster Reminders From the Past (2022-09-05) — Iwate is the prefecture with the largest number of natural disaster monuments. We meet people who pass on the lessons of past disasters in this region that was devastated by the 20
• E12: Fighting for Marriage Equality in Japan (2022-09-26) — Machi and Theresa are a lesbian couple living in Kyoto Prefecture. They were officially wed in Theresa's native US, but as their union isn't legally recognized in Japan, the two ar
• E13: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Dealing With Female Disaster Needs (2022-10-03) — A disaster management expert provides useful tips for overcoming the various problems women have to face when staying at an evacuation shelter and recommends essential items to pre
• E14: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Winter Fire Precautions (2022-11-07) — The fact that Japan is very dry in winter greatly increases the risk of fire. We learn tips for preventing fires occurring and how to respond effectively when a fire breaks out.
• E15: Southeast Asian Memories of Hiroshima (2022-11-21) — NHK WORLD-JAPAN Indonesian language reporter Aji Rokhadi retraces the stories of Southeast Asian youths who had been sent to study in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb fell. He speaks
• E16: Remembering Southeast Asians in Hiroshima (2022-11-28) — NHK WORLD-JAPAN Indonesian language reporter Aji Rokhadi retraces the stories of Southeast Asian youths who had been sent to study in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb fell. He speaks
• E17: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Staying Safe in Snow (2022-12-05) — Snow is beautiful, but it can also create very dangerous conditions. What is the best way to walk on icy roads and what precautions should drivers take? A Thai reporter shares his

Season 5

• E1: Living the Plant-Based Life in Tokyo (2023-01-16) — With shops offering foods from around the world, Tokyo is famous for its variety of culinary options. But are the choices broad enough to cater to those who don't eat animal-based
• E2: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Helping the Elderly to Evacuate (2023-02-06) — Evacuation during a natural disaster can be especially difficult for the elderly and the disabled. We learn ways to support them to ensure that no one is left behind when a disaste
• E3: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Volunteer Support for Disaster (2023-03-06) — Why don't you join us as a disaster relief volunteer and contribute to the recovery of the stricken areas? The program introduces how to participate, the types of work required and
• E4: Living With Natural Disasters (2023-03-27) — Thai language reporter for NHK WORLD-JAPAN Chairat Thomya visits the district of Taro in Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture. It was part of the region ravaged by the tsunami of the 2011
• E5: Childrearing Beyond Borders (2023-04-03) — Giving birth and childrearing come with many worries, which can be magnified for mothers living in a country not their own. Luckily for those in Japan, Tsubonoya Tomomi, a seasoned
• E6: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Seaside Safety (2023-07-03) — Learn how to ensure safety while having fun on the beach in summer. Knowledge of the rip currents that can wash you out to sea and the meaning of lifesavers' flags may even save yo
• E7: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Typhoon Preparations (2023-08-14) — Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our
• E8: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Lessons from the 1923 Earthquake (2023-09-04) — A major earthquake in Tokyo 100 years ago claimed about 105,000 lives. Walking today's streets with an urban disaster prevention expert, we consider what lessons we can learn from
• E9: Russians in Japan Speak Out (2023-09-11) — Over one and a half years have passed since Russia invaded Ukraine. Through a monthly radio show NHK WORLD-JAPAN's Russian language broadcasting offers opportunities for Russians i
• E10: Creating Comfort in a Small Town (2023-09-18) — "A second home for everyone—that's the concept," says Ren, a Vietnamese guesthouse owner in rural Nagano Prefecture. Her warm personality attracts people from around the world. She
• E11: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Evacuation with Pets (2023-10-02) — If you keep a dog or cat, have you ever thought what you'd do in the event of a disaster? Do shelters accept pets? How should pet owners prepare? We'll learn from a case study appl
• E12: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Disaster Breaking News (2023-11-13) — We look at the special factors that enable NHK WORLD-JAPAN to provide accurate, up-to-date information whenever a disaster strikes, including emergency reporting drills conducted b
• E13: Acting with a Disability (2023-11-20) — Actor Fujiwara Momona has been a wheelchair user since childhood. In a society that tends to limit how people with disabilities live their lives, what world does this budding actor
• E14: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Safety Pictograms (2023-12-04) — Safety pictograms are incredibly useful tools for learning about disaster hazards without the need for words. Learning the key points of their colors and designs will surely help y
• E15: Timely Flavors, Timeless Memories (2023-12-11) — Have you ever had a meal you'll never forget? We asked people with international roots living in Japan to tell us about the flavors that will forever remain in their hearts.

Season 6

• E1: Standing by Afghan Women (2024-02-04) — Yotsukaido City, Chiba Pref., has Japan's largest Afghan population. Language and religion create difficulties for women at schools and hospitals. This program shows people who go
• E2: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Volunteer Fire Corps (2024-02-12) — This episode introduces Japan's unique volunteer fire corps composed of local residents who often arrive at a disaster scene before professional firefighters. A Thai reporter visit
• E3: BOSAI: Be Prepared – Children's Needs in Disasters (2024-03-04) — What preparations are needed to protect children in the event of a disaster? This episode considers not only their physical safety, but also their mental well-being during stressfu
• E4: Japanese High-Tech Toys Go Global! (2024-03-24) — Japanese high-tech toys, fusing advanced technology and "kawaii" culture, are booming, even in education and space exploration. Through a Chinese woman at a toy maker, we look at t
• E5: Disasters and Foreign Residents (2024-05-19) — Panic, isolation, evacuation shelter life, community cooperation, network support… Foreign workers living in the Noto Peninsula area describe their experience of the major Januar
• E6: Connecting the World Through Fermentation (2024-05-26) — Japanese fermented foods have a long history, but sake and miso producers face problems as eating habits change. A "fermentation designer" is aiming to bring Japan's fermented cult
• E7: Evacuee Support As Time Passes (2024-06-09) — Local foreign residents have been helping people stricken by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake through ongoing support activities, starting with an emergency curry kitchen and meeting
• E8: Food Adventures Connect Us All (2024-07-07) — A supermarket is attracting attention for its handling of both halal food for Muslims and common Japanese foodstuffs. What is the new kind of communication created by such food cul
• E9: Tokyo's Largest Indian Community (2024-08-11) — In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population resides, a cultural exchange program gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Culture Crossroads have? 6 season(s) with 83 episodes.

Where can I watch Culture Crossroads? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.