NHK Amblyopia is a condition where vision in one eye doesn't develop properly - Ishigaki Yo has created a device that improves vision through gaming. Here he talks about designing to benefit society. 2026-04-28 A fantastic tale of love for local flavour set in Kurume, which is the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen. 2026-04-28 Hop on a plane and view Japan from the sky! It's nearly the apex of summer, and we're heading to the nature-rich Amami Oshima island, which recently became a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. 2026-04-28 The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time. 2026-04-28 Ten years ago, massive earthquakes struck Kumamoto. We follow the stories of people who, stripped of their former lives by the disaster, found inspiration in the stars to get back on their feet. 2026-04-28 People from far and wide flock to a spring deep in the Nagano Prefecture mountains that offers free water. For three days in early winter, we asked them why this water is worth coming for. 2026-04-28 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 At Mt. Fuji's 3,776-meter summit, scientists study clouds, lightning, and climate. Vanguard Researchers features a mind-controlled prosthetic arm. 2026-04-28 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 Michael Keida explores the inspiring beauty and mystical sacred places along the Iseji route of the Kumano Kodo while fast-hiking. 2026-04-28 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 Onigiri, Japanese rice balls, are a classic home-cooked dish that anyone can make - Chef Rika and an expert show us ways to make delicious onigiri and start from the beginning by cooking the rice. 2026-04-28 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 A 15-minute spin-off of the 'Somewhere Street' series, 'A Short Stroll' explores cities through a traveller's eyes. Today we visit Hamelin, is famed for 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin.' 2026-04-28 Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama. 2026-04-28 Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan. 2026-04-28 NHK World-Japan broadcasts a variety of programmes with over 50 titles. This programme 'Dig More Japan' will extract the essence of these programmes and further deepen the charm of Japanese culture. 2026-04-28 Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes! 2026-04-28 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. 2026-04-29