NHK WORLD-JAPAN 2026-08-06 NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-06 2026-08-06 2026-08-06 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 2026-08-06 2026-08-06 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 2026-08-06 NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-06 2026-08-06 2026-08-06 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 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 2026-08-06 2026-08-06 2026-08-06 NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-06 2026-08-06 In 2025, Otani Akira's book "The Night of Baba Yaga" won the UKs prestigious Dagger prize for crime fiction in translation-a first for a Japanese author. She shares the inspiration behind her work. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends. 2026-08-06 We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P. 2026-08-06 2026-08-06 2026-08-06 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 2026-08-06 Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the company's plans to survive this time, following its previous triumphs over crises. 2026-08-06 2026-08-06 NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-06 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 2026-08-06 2026-08-06 2026-08-06 In 2025, Otani Akira's book "The Night of Baba Yaga" won the UKs prestigious Dagger prize for crime fiction in translation-a first for a Japanese author. She shares the inspiration behind her work. 2026-08-06 Fly high from Shizuoka Airport, the nearest to Mt. Fuji! Breathtaking window views and special cockpit footage await! 2026-08-06 Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mt. Hachimantai. It presents nature in its many forms. 2026-08-06 Summer is winding down, and tonight down by Edo Bay the streets are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers, and revelers. It's getting late, but this party is just getting started. 2026-08-06 2026-08-06 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 2026-08-06 Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the company's plans to survive this time, following its previous triumphs over crises. 2026-08-06 2026-08-06 NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-06 2026-08-06 2026-08-06 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 2026-08-07 What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school. 2026-08-07 1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work. 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions. 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the company's plans to survive this time, following its previous triumphs over crises. 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school. 2026-08-07 1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work. 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions. 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years. For three days, we asked passengers of all ages where they were going and why they chose to travel by streetcar. 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the company's plans to survive this time, following its previous triumphs over crises. 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school. 2026-08-07 1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work. 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 Umemoto Ayaka is captain of the Japan women's national deaf volleyball team. She and her teammates, who include her twin sister Sayaka, are aiming for the gold at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics. 2026-08-07 The IUCN lists 48,646 species facing extinction, a figure that has more than quadrupled in 25 years, accelerated by climate change. Has the "Sixth Mass Extinction" begun? 2026-08-07 Maminata Ouandaogo's passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair. But outside her salon, she says social pressure keeps some people from embracing it. 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions. 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 Today's theme: A New Look at Shadows. Japanese have long found beauty in shadows, but new discoveries still astonish us in art and design. Discover how these designs can change how we see the world. 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school. 2026-08-07 1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work. 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh. It gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street, proving that they can make a positive contribution to society. 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 Umemoto Ayaka is captain of the Japan women's national deaf volleyball team. She and her teammates, who include her twin sister Sayaka, are aiming for the gold at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics. 2026-08-07 The IUCN lists 48,646 species facing extinction, a figure that has more than quadrupled in 25 years, accelerated by climate change. Has the "Sixth Mass Extinction" begun? 2026-08-07 A dapper young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye. From the way they're looking at each other, it's clear that there's something going on between them. 2026-08-07 Limited mobility can restrict blood flow, causing pressure injuries. To address them, Japanese experts are developing advanced bedding and other technologies. 2026-08-07 Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions. 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 Today's theme: A New Look at Shadows. Japanese have long found beauty in shadows, but new discoveries still astonish us in art and design. Discover how these designs can change how we see the world. 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school. 2026-08-07 1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work. 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 2026-08-07 Maminata Ouandaogo's passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair. But outside her salon, she says social pressure keeps some people from embracing it. 2026-08-07 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: portable fetal monitors. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 2026-08-08