NHK Atsuko Okatsuka is a US-based stand-up comedian with fans all over the world - she tells us why she pursues comedy and talks about finding humour within the hardships of life in a minority group. 2026-04-27 A gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan - this time: Fukuoka, the birthplace of tonkotsu. Looking at three different styles, we learn this ramen's secrets and the story of its creation. 2026-04-27 Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka - behold the sublime beauty of Mount Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities. 2026-04-27 Edo's Rush Hour: Edo was a city of waterways, the Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, a main commercial artery. A captain's job was high-pressure and required skill and guts. 2026-04-27 Living with a Warming Sea: Rising temperatures are changing marine life - sushi chains introduce unfamiliar fish as researchers seek to breed species that can endure higher temperatures. 2026-04-27 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-04-27 NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-04-27 Two drugs have been approved for their potential to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease - we look at how they work and report on new findings suggesting a food-derived component may also help. 2026-04-27 NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-04-27 A major Tokyo quake could leave many stranded in Marunouchi, one of Japan's leading business districts. We'll examine its vast energy network protecting people from disasters and power outages. 2026-04-27 Water researchers have established the term 'water bankruptcy,' an irreversible condition approached by many regions in which social and environmental factors exhaust the water supply. 2026-04-27 A 140-year-old store sells delicate, hand-crafted Japanese confectionery. Traditional techniques present floral beauty in sweets, and the seasonal colours of Izumo are shown in time-lapse images. 2026-04-27 NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-04-27 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to sumo. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-04-27 #18 It was really fun. / To express impressions about what you've experienced, drop the final 'i' of an adjective that ends with 'i' and add 'katta desu'. 'Tanoshii' becomes 'tanoshikatta desu'. 2026-04-27 Faced with eviction by a redevelopment project, the inhabitants of a Bangkok slum get help from Thai-born Prateep and her Japanese husband Tatsuya who've made supporting the residents their lifework. 2026-04-27 At one of Japan's largest anime events, Anime Japan 2026, NHK World-Japan introduced the anime and related programs broadcast in March, and promoted its many services-including catch-up viewing. 2026-04-27 NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-04-27 We follow people with younger-onset dementia in their daily lives, their work as public speakers, and the support they receive from those around them as they seek life's fleeting moments of happiness. 2026-04-27 NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-04-28