“Sawayaka Shizen Hyakkei” is broadcast every Sunday from 7:45 AM on NHK General TV. Since the program began in 1998, it has conveyed the “characteristics” and “charm” of nature across various regions of Japan through exquisite visuals, pleasant music, and narration primarily by NHK announcers. To commemorate its 1000th broadcast in January 2026, a mini exhibition will be held at NHK Sapporo Broadcasting Station.


■1000th Broadcast Special Large Panel Exhibition
The broadcast dates, titles, featured regions, and narrators for all 1000 episodes will be introduced on a special large panel measuring 6m x 3m.

■339 Broadcast Records within Hokkaido! Hokkaido Map
Out of 1000 broadcasts, Hokkaido was featured 339 times. These locations are arranged on a special large Hokkaido map measuring 6m x 3m. You can see the trajectory of coverage spread across the entire Hokkaido region at a glance.

■Nature Program Filming Item Exhibition
In filming nature programs, accumulated know-how over many years and the latest equipment of the time are utilized to capture decisive moments. This exhibition introduces equipment actually used in filming “Sawayaka Shizen Hyakkei,” such as a “Camouflage Tent” used to film the behavior of wild animals.

■Nostalgic First Episode! Enjoy “Severe Winter - Kushiro Marshland” on a CRT TV
“Sawayaka Shizen Hyakkei” began on April 5, 1998. The first broadcast conveyed the activities of living creatures in the Kushiro Marshland during severe winter. You can enjoy nostalgic footage on a CRT television. The narration was by Announcer Kimio Hido (at the time).

■High-Definition! Enjoy Hokkaido's “Sawayaka Shizen Hyakkei” in 4K Video
“Sawayaka Shizen Hyakkei” is also broadcast on BS Premium 4K, where you can enjoy high-definition video. Episode 993 “Hokkaido Teuri Island's Sea Cliff,” Episode 997 “Sapporo Makomanai River,” and Episode 1000 “Hokkaido Cape Soya Autumn to Winter” will be screened in 4K video.

■Production Director's Talk: “Sawayaka Shizen Hyakkei” Production Secret Stories Panel Exhibition
Three directors who were in charge of the Hokkaido episodes will share real episodes from the program's production, such as “Why that location was chosen” and “What difficulties were encountered during filming.” Please see the commitment and challenges of the production site.

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