NHK WORLD-JAPAN 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 humor within the hardships of life in a minority group. 2026-06-10 2026-06-10 In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions. 2026-06-10 Heat-Beating Farm Tech: This episode looks at the methods farmers are using to keep their crops cool and healthy in the face of extreme summer heat. 2026-06-10 Social entrepreneur Doya Yuto supports Ghana through his fashion brand and NPO. By providing fair wages and reinvesting profits, he builds schools and expands education in disadvantaged communities. 2026-06-10 2026-06-10 2026-06-10 2026-06-10 Join us for a stroll around Shirokane, a town nestled on the edge of a plateau. We visit a luxury residential area, then explore lowlands home to skilled workers and old-school shopping streets. 2026-06-10 2026-06-10 Kosaka Kunpei holds multiple world records in spearfishing, a sport in which competitors hunt underwater and see who can catch the biggest fish. He talks about freediving and using a hand spear. 2026-06-10 2026-06-10 2026-06-10 tiny desk concerts JAPAN in schools, is set at The University of Tokyo. Kicking off this exciting chapter is CHANMINA, a rapper. What kind of session will unfold between CHANMINA and the students? 2026-06-10 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 Found all over Japan, torii are gateways to Shinto shrines and the deities within. We meet people trying to rebuild torii after a huge earthquake and examine what torii mean to Japanese people. 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens. 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 Found all over Japan, torii are gateways to Shinto shrines and the deities within. We meet people trying to rebuild torii after a huge earthquake and examine what torii mean to Japanese people. 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens. 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions. 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 Found all over Japan, torii are gateways to Shinto shrines and the deities within. We meet people trying to rebuild torii after a huge earthquake and examine what torii mean to Japanese people. 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 Railway Technical Research Institute leads R&D for Japan's railways, from the JR companies to smaller regional lines. See the cutting-edge research that's shaping the future of rail transport. 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens. 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople. 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka. Behold the sublime beauty of Mt. Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities. 2026-06-11 Found all over Japan, torii are gateways to Shinto shrines and the deities within. We meet people trying to rebuild torii after a huge earthquake and examine what torii mean to Japanese people. 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 Railway Technical Research Institute leads R&D for Japan's railways, from the JR companies to smaller regional lines. See the cutting-edge research that's shaping the future of rail transport. 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens. 2026-06-11 2026-06-12