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Hokkaido, Agricultural Paradise, Next
This is a unique farmers show, introducing many agricultural produce and dishes in
Hokkaido, Japan. As Hokkaido is the largest farming area in Japan, there are manykinds of farm products such as rice, melon, watermelon, asparagus, potato, wheat,etc.
The show is led by two personalities, Mr. Hiroyuki Morisaki, a famous actor andcomedian, and Ms. Akogare Kanai, an anchor of HBC. In every episode, Morisaki andKanai visit a farmer's ﬁeld, taking a children or adult learners group. Sometimes theytake special guests such as a famous chef. These people are treated as a "team," andthe team share fun to learn the process of production, as well as experiencing thehard work of farming. Then the team discovers how farmers contribute to our qualityof life. It also introduces the latest agricultural technology of Japan.
This program is a renewed edition of the previous program titled Hokkaido
Agricultural Paradise with Hiroyuki Morisaki,VarFoodEdusince 2008. Including the previoustitle, episodes count more than 400. It is also broadcasted in Hong Kong, Taiwan,Thailand, and more.
2016 - ON GOING
24 episodes × 29 min (401 episodes including previous titles)

Traveling Comedians, visiting well-worn tourist attractions in Hokkaido
A travel comedy show starring three Japanese celebrities, led by HBC anchor. This
spirited quartet travels to traditional tourist spots in the kingdom of tourism,
Hokkaido, trying to identify the charm of the well-worn. They also probe for odd
anecdotes about these sightseeing spots by interacting with shop owners andwhoever happens to be there at the time.
These well-worn travel spots, which even the locals get a little tired of looking at, play
as a host to many odd anecdotes that nobody knows. The hidden hobbies of shop
owners, the little-known stories told by regulars, and secret ingredients used in
popular dishes... Learning secrets like these greatly increase the appeal of these
tourist spots. We will present the information necessary for viewers to visit these sites,
while also making them laugh. This unique comedy travel show will not just make youwant to go to the places; it will make people who have already been there want to go

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2016 - ON GOING
8 episodes × 29 min

The Funny Journey, around Asia to look for Hokkaido
Overseas travel show featuring one personality, from Hokkaido, as a reporter or anexplorer.

In each series, the explorer visits a country in Asia with an assignment

looking for something related to Hokkaido. Each series are consisted with four toseven episodes. Viewers will enjoy the explorer s unexpected ﬁndings in destination
countries, such as Hokkaido Ramen, Karate, used clothes from Hokkaido, students
learned in Hokkaido, people who live there from Hokkaido, etc. The program also
shows famous tourist attractions in each country. This must be interesting for foreign
viewers to watch how countries in Asia are ﬁlmed by Japanese. The series covered 13
countries and regions, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines, Hong Kong,Nepal, Vietnam, Korea, Cambodia, Indonesia, Macau, and Sri Lanka. It is alsobroadcasted in Hong Kong, Thailand, and more2014 - 2016
67 episodes × 29 min04