

Documentary 360
1999– · NHK World · 50 min · 23 seasons
S2026E32 · Mapping Gaza: Revealing Patterns of Destruction and Control
Sun, 16 Aug, 1:00 pm
About
Hard-hitting documentary series that takes an in-depth look at some of the political, economic, and social challenges that Japan and our world is facing.
Episodes
- E01
Protecting Life and Hope Inside a Pediatric ICU
Sun, 4 Jan· 50 minInside Japan's largest pediatric ICU, critically ill children fight for survival while families face life-or-death decisions. This is a six-month record of hope, struggle, and ethical dilemmas.
- E02
Blind Spot: Unseen Neighbors
Sat, 10 Jan· 50 min - E03
An Israeli Village: Coexistence and Conflict
Sat, 24 Jan· 50 minNeve Shalom / Wahat Al-Salam in central Israel was founded 50 years ago as a place for Arabs and Jews to live in harmony. Explore the future of coexistence as divisions deepen after October 7, 2023.
- E04
Unsolved Cases: How Land Swindlers Deceived a Housing Giant
Sun, 25 Jan· 50 minIn 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of $50 million by land swindlers. How did the firm fail to detect the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook the nation.
- E05
Inside the Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery
Sat, 31 Jan· 50 minNearly a year after a devastating Los Angeles wildfire, recovery has not been equal. Survivors face disaster capitalism and hard choices, while fighting to protect their community and their future.
- E06
The Truth Behind the "Bear Crisis"
Sun, 8 Feb· 50 minJapan is experiencing the worst case of bear attacks on record. Together with experts, we investigate to reveal bears' changing relationship with humans‐and how we can live safely alongside them.
- E07
Mahathir: Through the Winds of 100 Years
Sat, 14 Feb· 50 minMahathir Mohamad turns 100. After a lifetime standing against ethnic division, colonial-era inequality, and global headwinds, what legacy does Malaysia's most enduring leader hope to leave behind?
- E08
Unsolved Cases: The Beltracchi Scandal: The Master Forger Who Fooled the World
Sun, 22 Feb· 50 minWolfgang Beltracchi, who scammed collectors and museums out of huge sums of money, is one of the most notorious forgers of all time. We look at the scandal that shook the art world to its core.
- E09
A Ukrainian Soldier's Record: Being at War
Fri, 27 Feb· 50 min - E10
The Wind Phone: From Japan to the World
Tue, 10 Mar· 90 minOriginating in Japan, the phenomenon of wind phones has now spread worldwide. These special phones, which aren't connected to a telephone line, have the power to connect people with lost loved ones.
- E11
Fact-Checking America Inside PolitiFact
Sat, 14 Mar· 50 minAs claims of "fake news" spread, PolitiFact, one of the most respected fact-checkers in the U.S., examines statements coming out of Washington, offering an inside look at journalism in search of truth.
- E12
Under Occupation: The Reality of Russification
Sun, 15 Mar· 50 minExclusive footage takes you inside Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. As residents are compelled to change citizenship, and even identity, they face stark choices: to adapt, remain silent, or resist.
- E13
Nosari: Gifts from the Mountain Gods
Sun, 22 Mar· 50 minIn Shiiba village, people believe that everything, good or bad, is "Nosari," a gift from the gods. This is a year-long record of mountain life that embodies the essence of traditional Japan.
- E14
Lighting the Future: The Asian University for Women
Sat, 28 Mar· 50 minThe challenges and struggles of women whose lives have been affected by factors like war or poverty are chronicled as they attend AUW in Bangladesh to gain education to become new leaders in society.
- E15
MICHIKO
Sun, 29 Mar· 50 minTakao Michiko devoted 50 years to bridging Japan and Ukraine through ballet. She and her Kyiv-based son drove vital projects together despite the war.
- E16
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Last Days
Sat, 4 Apr· 50 min - E17
Silenced Witness: Nagasaki in the eyes of a US combat artist
Sun, 12 Apr· 60 minNagasaki after the atomic bombing transformed US combat artist Ted Gilien. His photos and paintings depicted the strength of the human spirit, and he devoted his life to creating art that opposed war.
- E18
Fukushima Nuclear Accident: The Secret Containment Mission
Sat, 25 Apr· 50 minMarch 2011. The worst-case scenario for the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident involved the evacuation of all of eastern Japan. But a secret plan to contain the crisis was being prepared.
- E19
A Century on Film: World War II in 8K Part 1: Fervor 1937-1940
Sun, 26 Apr· 60 minGermany and Japan's fates collide. As war erupts in 1939, wartime fervor lifts Hitler at home, Japan advances into French Indochina, US sanctions tighten, and conflict looms.
- E20
Missing Bitcoins: Inside the Mt. Gox Crypto Heist
Sat, 9 May· 50 minIn 2014, Bitcoins worth 470 million USD vanished from an exchange in Tokyo. Where did they go? We delve into the growing intersection of crime and state interests in the crypto world.
- E21
K2 West Face: The Legacy of Two Climbers
Sun, 10 May· 90 minTwo renowned Japanese alpinists died on K2 in July 2024. Why did they risk everything on Earth's second-highest peak? Their own footage reveals the courage and legacy behind the climb.
- E22
Building the Sun: The World's Largest Fusion Project
Sat, 23 May· 50 minITER is an international attempt to meet humanity's energy needs by harnessing nuclear fusion. We take you within the ITER project to see how close the technology is to becoming a reality.
- E23
Unsolved Cases: Baby Mix-ups – The Search for Lost Origins
Sat, 30 May· 50 minBaby mix-ups occurred repeatedly in Japanese hospitals between the 1950s and 70s. An investigation to trace a man's biological parents brings into question the meaning of family bonds and identity.
- E24
A Century on Film: World War II in 8K Part 2: Plunder 1941-1942
Sun, 31 May· 60 minIt's 1942; Germany and Japan continue their rapid military advance. Ukraine and Southeast Asia are stripped of resources, but Stalingrad and Midway soon mark a major turning point.
- E25
Mt. Fuji Erupts: Are We Prepared? Part 1
Sat, 13 June· 50 minThe eruption of Mt. Fuji could spew 490 million cubic meters of ash over a wide area, including Tokyo. CG and dramatization, based on the latest scientific research, highlight the potential risks. Taishi Omuro, a delivery truck driver living in Tokyo, and his wife Miyako, are eagerly awaiting the birth of their first child. But then comes some shocking news: Mt. Fuji has erupted.
- E26
Mt. Fuji Erupts: Are We Prepared? Part 2
Sun, 14 June· 50 minThe eruption of Mt. Fuji could spew 490 million cubic meters of ash over a wide area, including Tokyo. CG and dramatization, based on the latest scientific research, highlight the potential risks. As volcanic ash from the eruption of Mt. Fuji reaches the Tokyo metropolitan area, causing widespread power outages, Miyako goes into labor. With ash continuing to fall, she and her family head for a maternity clinic. Will they be able to make it there safely?
- E27
A Century on Film: World War II in 8K Part 3: Retreat 1942-1944
Sun, 28 June· 60 minAfter repeated defeats, Germany and Japan plunge into a brutal war of attrition. The fervor of their initial victories dissipates, and citizens are finally confronted with the grim realities of war.
- E28
Shiretoko's Brown Bears: Surviving a Sea of Change
Sat, 18 July· 50 minClimate change is transforming Shiretoko, Hokkaido. As sea ice declines and key food sources disappear, brown bears are being forced to adapt. High-resolution footage reveals a shifting ecosystem.
- E29
Africa's New Oil: The Global Race for Copper
Sun, 19 July· 60 minThe Copper Belt in south-central Africa is home to vast unexplored copper reserves. The US, China and Japan are vying to establish presences there to secure this critical industrial resource.
- E30
ON THE EDGE: Daldongnae: A Slum Under the Moonlight
Sat, 25 July· 50 minA look at the lives of residents in the last slum in Seoul, South Korea. As the deadline for eviction to make way for a redevelopment project looms, what choice will the village's inhabitants make?
- E31
Hibakusha in Dialogue: A Journey Toward Nuclear Abolition
Sun, 9 Aug· 50 min - E32
Mapping Gaza: Revealing Patterns of Destruction and Control
Sun, 16 Aug· 50 min