Wednesday, May 22, 2013

I''m leaving now

I'm going to stop updating this blog on a regular basis. This is purely because other things in my life need more of my attention.

You can get recorded NHKWorld shows with bittorrent on d-addicts (usually 720p and limited to BEGIN Japanology), or you can watch them on bestofnhk.tv, which has most shows (I have no affiliation, and it seems to be totally automated). Feel free to add more links to the comments.

If you are wondering about the backlog of shows, bestofnhk currently has many months worth of recordings. At this time, I haven't decided what to do with my files.

Bye!

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65 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 22, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    thanks for everything!

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  2. AnonymousMay 22, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    sorry to see you go, but also thank you for all this.

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  3. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    Sad to see you stop but thank you again for your work and dedication in keeping this going as long as you did. I really appreciate it. Best of luck to you.

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  4. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    It's a very sad news for me that You are leaving..
    :( Such a pity..

    Thank You for everything...

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  5. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    Saddest news ever. =(
    Hope you come back with a vengeance.

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  6. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    Thanks very much for everything you've done and thanks for the link you posted above, that site is amazing, i can download all the strems with Ant Video Downloader and the quality is more than fine!
    Good luck with any project you have in your life!
    Paolo

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  7. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    Thanks for all

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  8. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    Thanks for all the time you put into this.
    Got to see alot of shows I would never have otherwise seen.
    Cheers

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  9. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Thank you For all you have done your presence will be missed goodbye

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  10. kodabarMay 23, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Thank you very much for all your hard work. I've very much appreciated all the effort you've put into this.

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  11. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    sayonara and arigato

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  12. VickiMay 23, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Thank you so much for your effort, The Librarian.Your recordings have open up my eyes to so much of Japan and the world.

    Gonna Miss you

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  13. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Thank you for your efforts. Much appreciated!
    All the shows you provided as d/l clips been a great help to prepare for our own trip to japan in march/april.

    sayonara!

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  14. myfairxMay 23, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    I'm thinking to share my collection but i had terrible upload speed. need to visit my fren with fibre connection first.

    thanks a lot to The Librarian, I'll give back to community. I might not able to upload latest but I can reshare what I already had.

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    1. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 5:39 AM

      if you have Tokyo Eye Shimotkitazawa epiosode please reshare.
      shimokitazawa is an awsome place in Tokyo.

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    2. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 12:00 AM

      The TOKYO EYE Shimo-Kitazawa episode is available at bestofnhk.tv... It's episode 20120125 TOKYO EYE - Shimokitazawa

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    3. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 2:20 AM

      thanks for that info!! I have th elink. How can you capture the flv video files if you dont want to watch streaming. I want to save it to hdd.. any idea??

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    4. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 8:13 AM

      If you use Firefox, you can use the the free VDownloader add-on... https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/vdownloader/

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    5. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 5:09 AM

      I installed vdownloader but when I enter url it says not valid url
      eg
      http://www.bestofnhk.tv/?show=Tokyo%20Eye%20-%20Shimokitazawa%20-%202012-01-25%200930.flv

      How do you manipulate url to get precise path so vdownloader can capture??????????

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    6. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 3:32 PM

      if you have Takeshi Art Beat 2012/07/12 Nobuyoshi Araki episode could you please reshare.
      I'm a big fan of Araki.

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    7. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 6:06 PM

      You don't have to manipulate the URL path. You just need to click on the drop down arrow next to the 3 spinning VDownloader orbs. It doesn't get much simpler than that. The caveat is that the file names auto displayed are like the URL gibberish so you can simply rename. The .flv's are decent quality (720*404[16:9]@ 30fps w/AAC audio) although the video start/stop cuts are random.

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    8. AnonymousJune 4, 2013 at 2:22 AM

      just change the ?show= bit of the URL to shows/

      eg; http://www.bestofnhk.tv/shows/Tokyo%20Eye%20-%20Shimokitazawa%20-%202012-01-25%200930.flv

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  15. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    In case anyone else wants to record the shows for themselves, here's a little nugget. I don't want to list the whole step-by-step as it may clue NHK World in and cause them to close off the avenues used for recording, but let's just say that if you feed ffmpeg the correct URL, it can save streams to a local file (and also automatically stop after a certain amount of time).

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    1. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 4:51 AM

      Hi, have downloaded ffmpeg - gosh its complicated.. just spent 2 hours trying figure out syntax.. no luck.. perhaps you could email me the syntax to capture (coffeexxxAThotmail.com). domo domo

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  16. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Thanks a lot Librarian for all the great vids!
    Good luck to your journey!
    I'll see you in another life brother.

    Also I want to share this link to all people who likes Begin Japanology. :)
    http://minitheatre.org/dorama/18-j-drama/7176-begin-japanology.html

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    1. AnonymousMay 24, 2013 at 1:00 AM

      great! thanks for that link!

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    2. AnonymousMay 24, 2013 at 10:07 AM

      No problem glad to help.

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  17. AnonymousMay 24, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    does anyone know if the episodes from #11 and up of 'Meet and Speak' are available anyplace online?

    thanks!

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    1. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 4:37 AM

      most of them are on on bestofnhk.tv
      here are the titles in the alphabetical listings:
      Meet And Speak 2011-11-27 09:40 = 11
      Meet And Speak 2011-12-04 09:40 = 12
      Meet And Speak 2012-01-08 09:40 = 17
      Meet And Speak 2012-01-15 09:40 = 18
      Meet And Speak 2012-01-22 09:40 = 19
      Meet And Speak 2012-01-29 09:40 = 20
      Meet And Speak 2012-04-28 04:15 = 23
      Meet And Speak 2012-12-18 04:15 = 13
      Meet And Speak 2012-12-19 04:15 = 14
      Meet And Speak 2012-12-20 04:15 = 15
      Meet And Speak 2012-12-21 04:15 = 16
      Meet And Speak 2012-12-27 04:15 = 21
      Meet And Speak 2012-12-28 04:15 = 22
      Meet And Speak 2013-01-05 04:15 = 29
      Meet And Speak 2013-02-10 17:40 = 25
      Meet And Speak 2013-02-17 17:40 = 26
      Meet And Speak 2013-02-24 17:40 = 27
      Meet And Speak 2013-03-02 10:10 = 31
      Meet And Speak 2013-03-03 17:40 = 28
      Meet And Speak 2013-03-09 10:10 = 33
      Meet And Speak 2013-03-16 10:10 = 35
      Meet And Speak 2013-03-17 21:40 = 30
      Meet And Speak 2013-03-23 10:10 = 37
      Meet And Speak 2013-03-31 23:40 = 39

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    2. AnonymousJune 4, 2013 at 2:21 AM

      I'm only missing 24, 32, 34, 36, 38, and 40.

      I'd love to find them somewhere. They supposedly air new episodes on Fridays, and reruns throughout the day on Saturday.

      Fri. 23:50 - 24:00 (UTC)
      [Repeats] Sat. 3:50 / 7:50 / 11:50 / 15:50 / 19:50 (UTC)

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  18. AnonymousMay 24, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    will miss you - you have helped with my japanese study..

    please consider staying...

    ie if you setup a paypal Im sure you will get some contributions.,..

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  19. UnknownMay 24, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    Really, REALLY going to miss you and your good-quality downloads from a variety of shows. I've learned a lot and had a lot of fun. I hope other things in your life go well, and that maybe we'll see you again.

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  20. AnonymousMay 24, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    I understand how it feels to lose the motivation to continue with something like this but be assured that there are many of us that appreciate what you have done! Thanks so much for helping this community! I'm sure that there will be some that will come check this blog still, so update it if things change or you move sites! Best of luck and we await your return!

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  21. AnonymousMay 24, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    This website is in the top of my list when it comes to TV shows in Japan. My 2nd is downtown gaki.
    Well I also do watch Korean TV shows but I prefer Japanese TV shows. Japanese TV shows are so much informative. It's just so sad dude... very sad
    If someone can just replace you Librarian... T ^ T

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  22. JStressmanMay 24, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Thank you immensely for all your work bringing this wonderful culture to a wider audience.

    ほんとに、どうもありがとうございました！

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  23. AnonymousMay 24, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Thanks for all your hard work. You've made a big impact on my life with all these wonderful programs.

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  24. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 3:45 AM

    This is best website for me... iam very sad :(
    i subscribe "Somewhere Street" show :(

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  25. GoralMay 25, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    Thank you for everything :). Best wishes to you.

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  26. DragonSpikeXIIIMay 25, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Thank you so much for everything you've uploaded for your viewing enjoyment. I got to watch many cool and informative shows and documentaries that I wouldn't have been able to otherwise! I wish you good luck on your future endeavors!

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  27. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    Thank you for all your work so far! I've always looked forward to your uploads every week. All the best in the future and thanks once again!

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  28. myfairxMay 26, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    BTW, can mega.co.nz realiable to reshare these kind of files?

    I own over 30gb of begin japanology, journeys in japan and tokyo eye.

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    1. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 6:35 PM

      It is best to upload to multiple hosts, Preferably ones that do not require you to jump through hoops like multiple captcha or exploits "downloading" downloaders. I found zippy, megashares, putlocker as some of the better ones. Just need to be careful what you click on. Mega is too many hoops making you allow mega too much unnecessary control over the client. This is the reason go4 up was used since it was less pain on the sites admin for uploads. Though I have had varying results from the service. In the end they are your files to upload.

      Also rar or zip your files, it is not the best security but ti does help hide them a bit. Also do not use the filename for the rar or zip. This is just makes it easier for the bots to find.

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  29. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    thanks for sharing. I appreciate all you've done to share with us. i wish you good fortune in whatever you do. Thank you.

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  30. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Thanks for all the sharing.

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  31. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 3:26 AM

    thank you for sharing with us. best of luck in all your endeavors.

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  32. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    I am willing to continue recording the shows if you can't.

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    1. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 1:25 AM

      If you are willing to continue recording the shows, do you have a link?

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  33. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Thank you very much, Librarian-san.
    I truly appreciate the time and hard work you've put to run this wonderful site :)
    Whatever it is that you'll be doing next, I wish you all the best.
    You'll be greatly missed.

    Regards, Yuki

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  34. berserk_guttsMay 30, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    I really appreciate all the hard work you put into this blog. The amount of shows I downloaded from here, I don't think i can thank you enough!!

    If you ever decide to start uploading again in the near future, do check out: www.warez-bb.org. It is the best forum for sharing links. You will also find me in the off-topic, my username is berserk_gutts.

    Take care!

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  35. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    Really want to see Tokyo Eye - 2012/02/01 - Akabane & Jujo
    as I used to live near Akabane during working holiday.
    I searched bestofnhk but date is missing.. any ideas anyone where to find it??????

    of course mediafire link long gone
    http://www.hellofuntime.com/search/label/Tokyo%20Eye?updated-max=2012-02-09T09:05:00-05:00&max-results=20&start=40&by-date=false

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    1. AnonymousJune 9, 2013 at 3:31 PM

      Don't be disappointed, NHK World recycles & updates the information, I'm sure there be a future episode of Akabane & Jujo of Tokyo Eye.

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  36. AnonymousJune 2, 2013 at 2:27 AM

    yes it seems all the really interesting Tokyo Eyes are missing on bestofnhk.
    ie the Akihabara episode!
    Tokyo Eye - 2012/07/18 - Akihabara

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  37. AnonymousJune 3, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    Tokyo Eye - 2012/02/01 - Akabane & Jujo

    I don't have the Akihabara episode, sorry. :(

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    1. AnonymousJune 3, 2013 at 6:10 AM

      thanks for your link! most appreciated.
      waza waza arigato!

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  38. AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 3:39 AM

    All the best for the future and MANY THANKS for your BIG contribution is japanese culture promotion!!!

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  39. dabsanJune 11, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    Arigato gozaimashita. I really liked the website!! Will miss it x1000000
    Tokyo Eye is so excellent!!
    Once again thank you for everything you have done.

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  40. AnonymousJune 13, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    thanks for all your work. domo domo!!

    btw - where can I find TOKYO EYE Marounichi part2??
    Cant find it anywhere and I watched part 1, need to enjoy p2.

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  41. AnonymousJune 13, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    TOKYO EYE Marounichi part2 can be found on the NHK site. However, note that it is divided, by topic, into several videos. All in all, you can download them via Firefox and an appropriate flash video downloader plugin and re-encode and assemble the vids if you want. Bette than nothing! ;-)

    http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/tv/tokyoeye/archives20130123.html

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  42. AnonymousJune 23, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    thanks, will watch!

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  43. AnonymousJuly 16, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    does anyone have copies of Asia Biz Forecast? Thanks.

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  44. AnonymousJuly 23, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    If you need Asia Biz Forecast archive to view, go to: http://www.bestofnhk.tv

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  45. AnonymousAugust 4, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    We need some action on this site and freshen up the links and some new blood (tv shows) added as I have been looking at bestofnhk.tv website and the video screen they use keeps buggering up when you watch a show it will play then stop play stop.I rather have links to download then streaming as I am after updated episodes of Go Kitchen go and Tokyo Eye and begin Japanolgy as it is hard getting these shows.

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  46. AnonymousAugust 14, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    can someone please upload Takeshi Art Beat 2012/07/12 Nobuyoshi Araki episode.
    I searched in many websites like bestofnhk but it is missing..

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  47. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    thank you so much for this site, and all the work and time that went into it! Really enjoyed it.

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  48. Blazing Tempest BTOctober 28, 2015 at 2:11 AM

    Maximum videos have been deleted :'(

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I can't re-post files, sorry. The exception is files that are less than a day old. All mediafire links are broken forever. If you ask nicely and show that you tried but couldn't find the file elsewhere, someone may share it again.

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