Recent Productions

◆Fiscal 2005

[Disaster Reduction -Japan's Global Contribution-]
(Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)

Since ancient times, Japan has repeatedly experienced various types of natural disasters due to its geographic conditions. However, such experiences of “suffering” have been transformed by the Japanese people into a source of wisdom-a storehouse of expertise, technology and knowledge for preventing and reducing future natural disasters. Japan utilizes such know-how to provide assistance to many countries struck by similar tragic disasters. This program discusses Japan's resolute commitment to international cooperation for disaster reduction, and presents some of the challenges undertaken in the course of those efforts

	DVD Long Version (English; about 36 minutes) This DVD contains detailed content that was not included in the short-version DVD or television program, such as on ODA and international conferences. ■Prologue ■Disasters and Countermeasures in Japan ■Sharing Disaster-Reduction Awareness with the World ■International Cooperation to Reduce Disasters ■Promoting International Cooperation in Asia for Disaster Reduction ■Towards a Safer World for the Next Generation
	DVD Short Version (English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese; about 30 minutes) This five-language version contains interviews with persons from countries as represented by the five languages. ■Prologue ■Geographical Conditions of Japan ■Japanese Culture of Disaster Reduction Nurtured over the Years ■Evolution of Countermeasures to Natural Disasters ■Promoting International Cooperation for Disaster Reduction ■Spreading the Culture of Disaster Reduction Worldwide ■Towards a Safer World for the Next Generation
	30 Minute Television Program Broadcast in the Asia-Oceania Region, Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa

◆Fiscal 2004

[EXPO 2005 Aichi, Japan]
(Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)

This is a television commercial with the theme, “environmental renaissance.” The Earth appears out of swirling clouds and children from around the world call out, "Our precious planet!" and Expo 2005 Aichi, Japan is born from it. We then see a series of representative clips of this Expo with theme of “nature's wisdom.” The second half of the commercial features a greeting by Vicente Gonzalez Loscertales, Secretary-General of Bureau International des Expositions. At the end, then Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, the Expo’s honorary chairman, offers a message to the world.

	30 second television commercial (English) Broadcast in the U.S., Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

◆Fiscal 2003

[INVEST JAPAN]
(Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)

In January 2003, then Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi announced in a policy speech the goal of doubling the amount of inward foreign direct investment (FDI) to Japan within five years. PR videos were made to broadly promote a deeper understanding of FDI in Japan among global viewers.

DVD Six Language Version (American English, British English, French, German, Spanish and Italian; about 22 minutes each) Part 1： The Advantages and Attractiveness of Japan for Foreign Direct Investment (6 minutes 30 seconds) A summary of the content found in Part 2 Part2： Examples of Japanese Undertakings　 (15 minutes10 seconds) ■Attractiveness of Japanese market and resources ■Comprehensive governmental support ■Supportive regional government ■A great place to live The content of each part is self contained in order to make this DVD useful for a variety of purposes. Each part contains opening and closing messages from then Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi.

60-second Television Spots (English; U.S. version and European version) Broadcast in the U.S. and in Europe; also carried in the websites of the Wall Street Journal, CBS Market Watch and The Economist

[Reconstruction Assistance in Iraq]
(Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)

Theme: For a Bright Future in Iraq

	60-second TV Spot (Arabic) Broadcast in Iraq and nearby countries.

◆Fiscal 2002

[The Consolidation of Peace-Japan’s 10 years with UN PKO-]
(Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)

In June 1992, Japan enacted the Law Concerning Cooperation for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations and Other Operations in order to enable Japan to play a more active role for international peace. In the first 10 years, Japan was involved in international peace cooperation in a wide range of fields, including the building of peace and providing reconstruction assistance following ethnic and civil wars in various parts of the world, as well as providing humanitarian aid for refugees. 6,600 people, both Self-Defense Force and civilian personnel, were dispatched around the world for such operations.

This program is a recap of Japan's 10 years of active international peace cooperation. It includes interviews with people involved in past operations as well as specialists from the United States and Japan. Topics and interviews were changed between the U.S. and Asia-Pacific versions to better reflect the interests of targeted viewers.

	30 minute Television Program (English) Broadcast in the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific region.

[The Consolidation of Peace -Japan's Contribution in Afghanistan-]
(Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)

With the UN as its center, international society is currently involved in efforts to bring about peace and reconstruction to Afghanistan. Japan, too, believes that achieving stability in Afghanistan will help to bring about global peace and stability, and, furthermore, prevent and eradicate terrorism. After the 9-11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. in 2001, Japan swiftly began providing logistical support, such as the supply of fuel to U.S. vessels, on the basis of Japan's Anti-Terrorism Special Measures Law. Furthermore, along with the US, it was a co-host of the International Conference on Reconstruction Assistance to Afghanistan (ICRAA) held in Tokyo. Japan became proactively involved in a wide range of assistance for Afghanistan's reconstruction. This program takes a look at such Japanese assistance to Afghanistan and includes interviews with US and Japanese specialists.

	30 minute Television Program (English) Broadcast in the U.S.
	Videos of TV Programs Produced in Fiscal 2002

[150 Years of U.S.-Japan Relations-Past, Present and Future]
(Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)

The year 2003 marked the 150th anniversary of Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry's arrival in Japan-an occasion to retrace the history of Japan-US relations, now among the closest bilateral ties in the world, reflect on the people whose interactions helped sow the seeds of this partnership. This program gives an overview of the present and future of the relationship between the U.S. and Japan in several areas.

DVD and VHS Video (English; about 40 minutes) Part 1: Promoting Friendship How did Japan and the United States lay down the foundation for today's robust partnership? A look at the 150-year history of exchange and friendship between the two neighbors across the Pacific. ■Perry's Journey to Japan ■John Manjiro and the Samurai who Visited the U.S. ■The Iwakura Mission ■American Teachers in Japan ■Bushido ■The Reischauers ■A Bond that Endured ■Student Exchange ■The Fruits of Exchange Part 2: Strengthening the Partnership A look at the close social, political and economic relations underpinning the friendship between Japan and the United States and the global contributions both countries are making. ■Lifestyle ■Sports ■Culture ■The Economy ■Security ■The Fight Against Terrorism ■Afghanistan Reconstruction Assistance ■Japan’s Stance on Iraq Issues ■The Environment

Programs Produced and Broadcast before Fiscal 2002

◆Fiscal 2001

30-minute English-language TV Programs for Broadcast in the U.S. (Access Japan)
(Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)
[Environmental Challenge -Recycling for a Sustainable Future-]
[Seeds of Success -Structural Reform-]
[Creating an Innovative Educational System -Japan's Education Reform-]
[Experience Japan! -Where East Meets West-]

30-minute English-language TV Programs for Broadcast in the Asia-Pacific Region (Japan Scope)
(Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)
[Environmental Challenge -Recycling for a Sustainable Future-]
[Enjoy Japan! -A Kaleidoscope of Wonders-]

◆Fiscal 2000

30-minute English-language TV Programs for Broadcast in the U.S. (Access Japan)
(Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)
[G8 Summit 2000 in Okinawa, Bridge Across the Pacific]
[Japan's IT Revolution]
[Administrative Reform for the Rebirth of Japan]

30-minute English-language TV Programs for Broadcast in the Asia-Pacific Region (Japan Scope)
(Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)
[G8 Summit 2000 in Okinawa, Bridge of Asia]

◆Fiscal 1999

30-minute English-language TV Programs for Broadcast in the U.S. (Access Japan) (Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)
[Sharing Y2K Solutions]
[Small Business Is Big Business: The Source of Industrial Revitalization]
[Japan's Challenge for The New Millennium]

30-minute English-language TV Programs for Broadcast in the Asia-Pacific Region (Japan Scope)
(Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)
Making Asia Y2K- Ready
Japan's Challenge for The New Millennium

PR Presentation for China
(Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)
[Building Japan's Arteries! The High-Speed Rail Network that Propelled Japan's Economy]

◆Fiscal 1998

30-minute English-language TV Programs for Broadcast in the U.S. (Access Japan) (Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)
[Reviving Japan's Economy -What is Japan Doing for Asia?-]
[Reviving Japan's Economy -Recovery is Underway-]
[Reviving Japan's Economy -A Bridge to the future-]

30-minute English-language TV Programs for Broadcast in the Asia-Pacific Region (Japan Scope) (Commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)
[Asia-Japan Youth Exchange]
[Contributing to Asia: For A Brighter Tomorrow]
[Ties Across the Seas: The Unending Tide of Cultural Exchange]

◆Fiscal 1997

30-minute English-language TV Programs for Broadcast in the U.S. (JAPANSPEAK)
(Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)
[COP3: Breaking the Ice on Global Warming]
[Deregulation: Big Bang Japan]
[Deregulation: Japan Is Changing!]

PR Video Presentation in Arabic for Arab countries
(Commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)
[Part 1: Arab Countries and Japan-A New Era]
[Part 2: Arab Countries and Japan-Towards a Brighter Future for Palestine]

Educational Video Presentation for U.S. Troops Stationed in Okinawa
(Commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)
[Part 1: Okinawa’s History and Culture]
[Part 2: Keys to a Successful Okinawan Tour]

◆Fiscal 1996

30-minute English-language TV Programs for Broadcast in the U.S. (JAPANSPEAK) (Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)
[New Hope in the Holy Land Part1: Building Peace Together]
[New Hope in the Holy Land Part2: Quest for a Better Life]
[Sharing Traditional Technologies]
[Gauging the Health of the Earth: ADEOS]
[Preserving the Past for the Future]

◆Fiscal 1995

30-minute English-language TV Programs for Broadcast in the U.S. (JAPANSPEAK) (Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)
[High Technology, Japanese Style]
[Osaka APEC Meeting]
[Aftermath of the Kobe Quake]
[Coming to Villages and Towns in Japan]
[U.S.-Japan Cooperation in Global Perspective]

◆Fiscal 1994

30-minute English-language TV Programs for Broadcast in the U.S. (JAPAN AS IT IS) (Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)
A four-part series in a new magazine show format. Four shows consisting of four segments (Policy Information; Culture; People; and Q&A) produced and broadcast.