On 5 March 2012, one year on from the earthquake and Tsunami in Japan, BBC World News will broadcast a special series of documentaries and news programmes that go behind the headlines to report on life in Japan.
From the overall state of the nation’s economy to the day-to-day lives of people throughout the country, the Japan Direct Season will explore the challenges and opportunities Japan faces today.
Programming highlights will include
Working Lives: Kyoto
Saturday 10th March 09:30, 22:30 GMT, Sunday 11th March 02:30, 15:30 GMT
This special edition of Working Lives take us to Kyoto. Presented by Roland Buerk, this programme highlights six workers on varying steps of the economic ladder and discovers more about their day to day lives and lifestyles.
One Square Mile
Saturday 10th March 12:30, 20:30 GMT, Sunday 11th March 00:30, 07:30 GMT
This month, One Square Mile is in Japan to explore a neighbourhood in the city of Nagasaki. Presented by the BBC's Mariko Oi, this programme explores one concentrated square mile of Nagasaki, by talking to local people about their everyday concerns and life in the city. The programme also looks at the architectural landscape of the city. Exploring Japan's oldest Chinatown, One Square Mile looks at the Chinese influences in the city, by visiting the Nagasaki Lantern Festival during the Chinese New Year.
Mariko also visits Nagasaki's historical architectural sites including some western style mansions which reveal Dutch influences in the city. The city was founded by the Portuguese in the 16th Century, who brought Christianity to the city and even though it was banned following riots in the country, this programme shows that Nagasaki has the highest percentage of Christian's in Japan who regularly use churches.
(Source : BBC Press Release)
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