Tokyo's Central Station

Some of the surprises that lie behind the classical red brick facade of Tokyo's largest station: A well preserved 1914-era hotel, an art gallery, horse-drawn carriages, free concerts and kilometers of underground passages lined with shops and restaurants.

Kid's Kabuki Festival

Komatsu City is home to a unique kabuki festival - the actors are all children between 8 and 12, and the stages are giant floats hauled in procession around the city. Each year, a new set of local children trains to perform in this 230-year old festival.

Tiny Company Battles Global Problem

Vehicles idling in traffic jams waste fuel and harm the atmosphere by emitting carbon dioxide. A tiny 3-man has developed a non-polluting alternative to idling - an easily fitted device the lets engines be turned on and off more efficiently and safely.

Ramen - Japan's Festival Noodle

Ramen is a deceptively simple noodle dish that is hugely popular amongst today's Japanese. Although it only takes 10 minutes to enjoy this meal in a bowl, lines of hungry customers stand waiting for a vacant seat. To cater for noodle's many fans, there's even a ramen museum theme park.