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Kaori (Ryoko Shinohara) is a single mother and she raises her high-school age daughter Futaba (Kyoko Yoshine). Her daughter is in a rebellious phase and ignores her mother. Kaori decides to take measures to communicate with her daughter and also get some revenge. Kaori creates messages in her daughter's bento meals.

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Nobita and Doraemon find a giant robot in pieces, which they later assemble and it turns out to be a destructive weapon. A girl comes searching for the robot. Will Nobita and gang be able to save earth from imminent invasion.

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3 murder cases take place in Tokyo. Numbers are left at the murder scenes, possibly hinting at where the next murder will take place. An investigation begins of the serial killer and Detective Kosuke Nitta (Takuya Kimura) works on the case. He believes the next murder will take place at Hotel Cortesia Tokyo. To catch the killer, Kosuke Nitta goes undercover and begins working at the front desk of the hotel...

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6/ 25 (Sun) 3:00PM(ET) /12:00PM(PT)
Kazuhiko Takano (Tatsuya Fujiwara) and Ryoichi Taoka (Ryoma Takeuchi) are agents for industrial spy organization "AN Tsuushin." They are are in a struggle over information on solar energy development. Other counties seek the innovative solar energy technology. A conspiracy exits behind the technology which can shake the political and economic world in Japan. Kazuhiko faces Korean spy Kim, mysterious woman Ayako, and powerful men from different countries.

Drama

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6/ 2 (Fri) 9:45PM(ET) /6:45PM(PT)
The 108th drama serial is an original story based on the life of a botanist from Kochi prefecture. Makino Mantaro (Kamiki Ryunosuke) is a botanist devotes himself passionately to his beloved plants, and his wife, Sueko (Hamabe Minami). Set in the turbulent period between Meiji and Showa era, it depicts the couple’s vibrant life filled with joy and discovery with beautiful flower and plant scenes.

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6/ 2 (Fri) 10:00PM(ET) /7:00PM(PT)
Yamihara Kokoro and Asada Toramatsu live in a town that is quite peaceful, until a serial murder case happened where the bodies all had their blood drained out. 5 years have passed but the case remains unsolved. Meanwhile, Kokoro and Toramatsu have been in a relationship for a year, but are unable to get married as they are keeping a serious secret from each other...

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6/ 3 (Sat) 8:00PM(ET) /5:00PM(PT)
Takewaki Shoichi, who retired at the age of 65 as a trading company man, collapses in a subway on the way home from a farewell party and is taken to the intensive care unit of a hospital. Shoichi, who has not regained consciousness, wanders thru his past with a mysterious beauty. Is he dying? Or maybe a journey, close to out of body experience, has other meaning?

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6/ 3 (Sat) 10:00PM(ET) /7:00PM(PT)
This is a legal mystery drama revolves around Takano Kazuya (Kamenashi Kazuya), who is a former surgeon turned attorney, having remarkable deductive reasoning skills. He is invited to a prestigious law firm whose founder and ace attorney passed away. Leading unique lawyer members of the criminal division, he unearths the truth in court to save the people who got involved in cases.

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6/ 3 (Sat) 11:15PM(ET) /8:15PM(PT)
Masahiro Nishiki (Yoshihiko Inohara) works as a deputy manager for the Nagahara branch of Tokyo Daiichi Bank. Masahiro has holds a strong trust in his employees. He works with people with abundant individuality at the bank, employees that have their own situations and conflicts. One day, one million yen in cash is lost at the branch. Masahiro chases after the case, but he suddenly disappears...

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6/ 4 (Sun) 8:00PM(ET) /5:00PM(PT)
The young Ieyasu thought he would end his life as a hostage of the Imagawa clan, driven by the enthusiasm of Mikawa samurai, plunge into a turbulent time ruled by monsters such as Oda Nobunaga and Takeda Shingen. What awaits him is a dead or alive crisis! Many miscalculations! Limits of patience! What would you do, Ieyasu!?

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The story revolves around a high school girl, Kishimoto Nanami, and her family. One day, while Nanami is living her school days as a somewhat complicated girl, her mother Hitomi (Sakai Maki) informs her that her younger brother Sota (Aoi Yoshida), who has Down syndrome, may have shoplifted. What follows is a series of other unexpected events, including the death of her beloved father and life with her grandmother who is at her own pace too much. Nanami desperately tries to laugh them off, sometimes shedding tears, and breaks out as a writer?

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Akizuki Haruto (Kaneko Daichi), a detective on childcare leave, and his wife Saki (Kitano Kie) struggle to raise their 4-month-old son Ren. One day, while on an outing with Haruto’s older sister Ryoko (Maeda Atsuko) and Ren, Haruto is taken hostage by a robber. He secretly reports the incident to his workplace, but regardless of the crisis, the time for Ren’s feeding and diaper change comes.

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6/ 7 (Wed) 10:00PM(ET) /7:00PM(PT)
Kimichika Kazama (Takuya Kimura) works as a detective instructor. Through a system called "Kazama Dojo," a rookie detective is paired with Kimichika Kazama and they investigate an actual murder case together. The rookie detective learns techniques used by Kimichika Kazama , while they work on the murder case.

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Minami Hiromi is an FBI agent visiting Japan from the US for a limited time. Minami lost his sight due to an accident in the past and he is called the "last man" in the FBI, referring him as the last trump card to end a case with his strong sense of analysis, smell, and touch. Godo Shintaro has been assigned to attend to Minami. They become a duo and work together to solve cases.

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Part1 & Part2
6/ 9 (Fri) 3:00AM(ET) /12:00AM(PT)
Inugami Sahee, the founder of the inugami clan, has died. Then his grandson Sukekiyo (Kaneko Daichi) returns from the war, whose face is covered by a mask due to injuries. The family is divided by the will, which disappoints them, and finally, the first murder is committed. The famous detective Kindaichi Kosuke sets out to unravel the family’s dark secrets. Part 2 will be aired next week at same time.

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6/12 Mon.11:50PM(ET) /8:50PM(PT)Start

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Part 1
6/ 23 (Fri) 10:00PM(ET) /7:00PM(PT)

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6/24 Sat.10:00PM(ET) /7:00PM(PT)Start

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6/ 27 (Tue) 10:00PM(ET) /7:00PM(PT)

Variety

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6/ 3 (Sat) 7:15PM(ET) /4:15PM(PT)
Himura Yuki, from comedy duo Bananaman, who has obtained a mid-sized motor vehicle license, visits "people in need of transportation" all over Japan. His beloved vehicle "Himu Bus" carries passengers and feelings to their destination.

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Towel
6/ 6 (Tue) 8:58PM(ET) /5:58PM(PT)
A unique theater show in which the showman chooses one item of the world and presents how to use or operate it with some surprising facts and useful tips that might 'update' your life.

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6/ 8 (Thu) 8:50PM(ET) /5:50PM(PT)

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An information program for people in their 50s and 60s providing tips on how to have a fulfilling second life.

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The light and easy talk show hosted by comedy duo Asagaya Shimai. Residents with different nationalities, ages, and genders of the 'Asagaya House', a fictional residence, talk about the current and familiar topics and may update your thinking.

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sweat
6/ 13 (Tue) 8:55PM(ET) /5:55PM(PT)
A unique theater show in which the showman chooses one item of the world and presents how to use or operate it with some surprising facts and useful tips that might 'update' your life.

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Sapporo vs Kagoshima
6/ 14 (Wed) 8:00PM(ET) /5:00PM(PT)
A program in which celebrities plan their only travel tours with family and friends in their beloved hometowns. Looking back at their roots, they share the warmth and charms of their hometowns, including gourmet and scenic spots not listed in guidebooks.

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6/ 20 (Tue) 12:05AM(ET) /9:05PM(PT)
Nowadays Japanese culture is considered cool around the world. Find out why with a group of foreigners who, each week, look into all things Japanese.

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6/ 24 (Sat) 7:45PM(ET) /4:45PM(PT)

6/ 28 (Wed) 10:00PM(ET) /7:00PM(PT)

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Doumentary

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6/ 2 (Fri) 11:15PM(ET) /8:15PM(PT)
This program reveals current social and business topics in Japan.

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White-Tailed Eagle
6/ 3 (Sat) 6:45PM(ET) /3:45PM(PT)
The series explores the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Japan.

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Tanegashima
6/ 4 (Sun) 7:10PM(ET) /4:10PM(PT)
Comedian Tamori takes you on a tour to offer a glimpse of history hidden in modern scenes.

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Post-corona Interpersonal Anxiety: Science Reveals Mental Changes
6/ 4 (Sun) 10:00PM(ET) /7:00PM(PT)
A documentary based on timely subjects famous for its dignity and in-depth reporting.

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Maeda Naoki, Owner of Fishmonger
6/ 7 (Wed) 8:57PM(ET) /5:57PM(PT)
A documentary series that focuses on first-class professionals from various fields in Japan.

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truck driver
6/ 9 (Fri) 12:30AM(ET) /9:30PM(PT)

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6/ 11 (Sun) 10:00PM(ET) /7:00PM(PT)

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6/ 12 (Mon) 12:05AM(ET) /9:05PM(PT)

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6/ 13 (Tue) 11:20PM(ET) /8:20PM(PT)

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Honami Kouetsu
6/ 15 (Thu) 12:05AM(ET) /9:05PM(PT)
A historical documentary program starring an actor Sato Jiro as a boss of a history detective agency. Conducting on-site investigations and scientific simulations, Jiro and his detective team dig into and uncover the truth from historic mystery.

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Zoo Keeper
6/ 16 (Fri) 12:30AM(ET) /9:30PM(PT)

6/ 18 (Sun) 3:55PM(ET) /12:55PM(PT)

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6/ 23 (Fri) 11:45PM(ET) /8:45PM(PT)
The topics in Japanese economy that the news won’t cover are explored by Ryu Murakami, Eiko Koike and a variety of entrepreneurs. This is a talk show for mature audiences hosted by a novelist Ryu Murakami and an actress Eiko Koike. The personal stories and life philosophies told by these great entrepreneurs themselves are sure to give a new insight to life.

Music

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Otokogumi
6/ 11 (Sun) 11:20PM(ET) /8:20PM(PT)
A music program targeted at adults featuring musicians, who rarely appear on television, from genres ranging from folk music to the so-called "new music."

6/ 16 (Fri) 8:45PM(ET) /5:45PM(PT)

Moriyama Ryoko, 75, a top singer with a heavenly voice, holds a special concert to celebrate the 55th anniversary of her debut after a hiatus from the COVID-19 pandemic. The lavish set list features not only famous songs and hits, but also opera and American fork song. In addition, violinist Takashima Chisako joins as a special guest.

Hobby

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6/ 26 (Mon) 3:30PM(ET) /12:30PM(PT)

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