NHK Otani Akira's book 'The Night of Baba Yaga' won the UK's prestigious Dagger Prize for crime fiction in translation, a first for a Japanese author, in 2025 - she shares the inspiration behind her work. 2026-08-06 Fly high from Shizuoka Airport - the nearest airport to Mount Fuji - as breathtaking window views and special cockpit footage await! 2026-08-06 Towada: Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mount Hachimantai - it presents nature in its many forms. 2026-08-06 Late Summer Fun: Summer is winding down and the streets by Edo Bay are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers and revellers - it's getting late, but this party is just getting started... 2026-08-06 About 150 people experienced both atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They are known as 'double hibakusha.' One woman is trying to retrace their steps and learn the truth about their stories. 2026-08-06 At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, 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. 2026-08-06 While food stalls are vanishing from cities across Japan, Hakata in Fukuoka City is one place where they remain popular. We explore a unique food culture that satisfies both the body and the soul. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 As reported in June 2025, Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years - see the company's plans to survive this time following its previous triumphs over crises. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 Traditional Japanese crafts combine natural materials and age-old techniques. Mass-produced goods have led to less demand, but now a new generation is crafting ethically for modern consumers. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 One tenth of Kyoto's population is university students: the driving force behind the revitalization of the city and its cultural activities. Get an alternative glimpse of Kyoto as a student town. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a special unit of highly trained experts, is ready to respond when disaster strikes. We follow them as they prepare for whatever might come their way. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-07