NHK World A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 Clever Applications Materialize in Textiles: Amidst fierce competition, Japanese textile makers are now applying their cutting-edge techniques to enter new fields such as construction and healthcare. 2026-08-14 This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. 2026-08-14 In a world with 10,000 nuclear weapons and endless conflict, what if an atomic bomb were dropped? This show visualizes the A-bomb's impact through a man's testimony of being exposed in Hiroshima. 2026-08-14 In squid-loving Japan, spear squid is immensely popular. Tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savor some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 Shimanto is a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture. A piano is placed on a park's outdoor stage, and people stop to play from their heart. 2026-08-14 As the global space race accelerates, China has opened development to private companies, and young innovators create unprecedented forms of space technology such as compact reusable rocket engines. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 Clever Applications Materialize in Textiles: Amidst fierce competition, Japanese textile makers are now applying their cutting-edge techniques to enter new fields such as construction and healthcare. 2026-08-14 1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth. A couple who lost their second son when two hours old talks about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan. 2026-08-14 For decades, singer-songwriter Moriyama Naotaro has touched the hearts of listeners with his unique voice and poetic lyricism. Now, he makes his debut on tiny desk concerts JAPAN. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 Higashinada Danjiri involves a parade of decorated floats, pulled by teams of veterans and ridden by young performers that lean out over the crowd. 32 districts take part with their own float. 2026-08-14 Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture, has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, knowledge of medicinal herbs is shared with younger generations. 2026-08-14 The JR Joban Line, severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, fully reopened in 2020. See how station areas in Fukushima Prefecture are being redeveloped along the restored route. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 Clever Applications Materialize in Textiles: Amidst fierce competition, Japanese textile makers are now applying their cutting-edge techniques to enter new fields such as construction and healthcare. 2026-08-14 This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. 2026-08-14 This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 A scientific trek into Earth's memory. See Anami's ancient strata, the singing sands of Kotobikihama, and the geological time gaps of Uradome's rocks. 2026-08-14 Ramen packed with seafood goodness, loved in bitter cold northern Japan for over 100 years. Try a bowl for yourself! 2026-08-14 In a world with 10,000 nuclear weapons and endless conflict, what if an atomic bomb were dropped? This show visualizes the A-bomb's impact through a man's testimony of being exposed in Hiroshima. 2026-08-14 In squid-loving Japan, spear squid is immensely popular. Tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savor some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 Rehab Reimagined: From home-made activities to interactive digital technology, this episode focuses on different approaches to physical therapy. 2026-08-14 1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth. A couple who lost their second son when two hours old talks about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan. 2026-08-14 As the global space race accelerates, China has opened development to private companies, and young innovators create unprecedented forms of space technology such as compact reusable rocket engines. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 An oasis in the heart of Tokyo with ties to the post-World War II US occupation, this restaurant has shaped Japanese food trends for over 100 years. 2026-08-14 In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan. The nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice and dried vegetables. 2026-08-14 For decades, singer-songwriter Moriyama Naotaro has touched the hearts of listeners with his unique voice and poetic lyricism. Now, he makes his debut on tiny desk concerts JAPAN. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 Tokyo's Arakawa Ward has a shopping street with over 100 years of history. There sits a piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart. 2026-08-14 "Mizoca," a 48-seat propeller plane featuring a dolphin design, is a key mode of transport based in Kyushu's Amakusa region. For three days we took to the skies to ask passengers about their journeys. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 Higashinada Danjiri involves a parade of decorated floats, pulled by teams of veterans and ridden by young performers that lean out over the crowd. 32 districts take part with their own float. 2026-08-14 Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture, has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, knowledge of medicinal herbs is shared with younger generations. 2026-08-14 The JR Joban Line, severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, fully reopened in 2020. See how station areas in Fukushima Prefecture are being redeveloped along the restored route. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 A scientific trek into Earth's memory. See Anami's ancient strata, the singing sands of Kotobikihama, and the geological time gaps of Uradome's rocks. 2026-08-14 In a world with 10,000 nuclear weapons and endless conflict, what if an atomic bomb were dropped? This show visualizes the A-bomb's impact through a man's testimony of being exposed in Hiroshima. 2026-08-14 In squid-loving Japan, spear squid is immensely popular. Tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savor some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 Rehab Reimagined: From home-made activities to interactive digital technology, this episode focuses on different approaches to physical therapy. 2026-08-14 Hosono Hitomi's botanically themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world. She talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique. 2026-08-14 The latest research highlights the polar region crisis, with the lowest ever levels of sea ice and a polar bear population 50% reduced in 42 years in some areas. We look at wildlife in the Arctic. 2026-08-14 Xu Quanyi sees it as his mission to promote the charm of Fukushima. Sharing his stories is how he counters the stigma Fukushima continues to suffer following the 2011 disaster. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 Mt. Fuji is Japan's tallest and most famous peak. It has long inspired awe and terror, and is a source of artistic inspiration. Join us to explore the iconic beauty of this famous mountain. 2026-08-14 As the global space race accelerates, China has opened development to private companies, and young innovators create unprecedented forms of space technology such as compact reusable rocket engines. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 Higashinada Danjiri involves a parade of decorated floats, pulled by teams of veterans and ridden by young performers that lean out over the crowd. 32 districts take part with their own float. 2026-08-14 Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture, has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, knowledge of medicinal herbs is shared with younger generations. 2026-08-14 For decades, singer-songwriter Moriyama Naotaro has touched the hearts of listeners with his unique voice and poetic lyricism. Now, he makes his debut on tiny desk concerts JAPAN. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 An oasis in the heart of Tokyo with ties to the post-World War II US occupation, this restaurant has shaped Japanese food trends for over 100 years. 2026-08-14 In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan. The nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice and dried vegetables. 2026-08-14 Today's theme: Guruguru Designs. Nature's spirals, circles, and swirls are reflected in "guruguru" designs. From prehistoric pottery to modern art and fashion, these shapes still fascinate us today. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 A scientific trek into Earth's memory. See Anami's ancient strata, the singing sands of Kotobikihama, and the geological time gaps of Uradome's rocks. 2026-08-14 Ramen packed with seafood goodness, loved in bitter cold northern Japan for over 100 years. Try a bowl for yourself! 2026-08-14 In a world with 10,000 nuclear weapons and endless conflict, what if an atomic bomb were dropped? This show visualizes the A-bomb's impact through a man's testimony of being exposed in Hiroshima. 2026-08-14 In squid-loving Japan, spear squid is immensely popular. Tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savor some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 Tokyo's Arakawa Ward has a shopping street with over 100 years of history. There sits a piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart. 2026-08-14 Dr. Oshiro Kazue is a skilled mountain medic, dedicated to promoting awareness of alpine safety, and even spending her summers treating climbers from a cabin near the peak of the iconic Mt. Fuji. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 Higashinada Danjiri involves a parade of decorated floats, pulled by teams of veterans and ridden by young performers that lean out over the crowd. 32 districts take part with their own float. 2026-08-14 Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture, has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, knowledge of medicinal herbs is shared with younger generations. 2026-08-14 As the global space race accelerates, China has opened development to private companies, and young innovators create unprecedented forms of space technology such as compact reusable rocket engines. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 Rehab Reimagined: From home-made activities to interactive digital technology, this episode focuses on different approaches to physical therapy. 2026-08-14 This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. 2026-08-14 Hosono Hitomi's botanically themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world. She talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique. 2026-08-14 The latest research highlights the polar region crisis, with the lowest ever levels of sea ice and a polar bear population 50% reduced in 42 years in some areas. We look at wildlife in the Arctic. 2026-08-14 In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay. 2026-08-14 Japanese researchers have uncovered part of the mechanism by which zinc deficiency triggers inflammation linked to a wide range of diseases. We look at why this mineral is so vital to our health. 2026-08-14 For decades, singer-songwriter Moriyama Naotaro has touched the hearts of listeners with his unique voice and poetic lyricism. Now, he makes his debut on tiny desk concerts JAPAN. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 An oasis in the heart of Tokyo with ties to the post-World War II US occupation, this restaurant has shaped Japanese food trends for over 100 years. 2026-08-14 In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan. The nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice and dried vegetables. 2026-08-14 Today's theme: Guruguru Designs. Nature's spirals, circles, and swirls are reflected in "guruguru" designs. From prehistoric pottery to modern art and fashion, these shapes still fascinate us today. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 Rehab Reimagined: From home-made activities to interactive digital technology, this episode focuses on different approaches to physical therapy. 2026-08-14 1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth. A couple who lost their second son when two hours old talks about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan. 2026-08-14 In a world with 10,000 nuclear weapons and endless conflict, what if an atomic bomb were dropped? This show visualizes the A-bomb's impact through a man's testimony of being exposed in Hiroshima. 2026-08-14 In squid-loving Japan, spear squid is immensely popular. Tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savor some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 Tokyo's Arakawa Ward has a shopping street with over 100 years of history. There sits a piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart. 2026-08-14 As the global space race accelerates, China has opened development to private companies, and young innovators create unprecedented forms of space technology such as compact reusable rocket engines. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-14 Xu Quanyi sees it as his mission to promote the charm of Fukushima. Sharing his stories is how he counters the stigma Fukushima continues to suffer following the 2011 disaster. 2026-08-14 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: concentrated laundry detergent. 2026-08-14 Ziaul Karim, an agricultural scientist from Bangladesh, practices unique farming methods in Okayama to show how accessible agriculture can be. He works with locals to grow and use uncommon crops. 2026-08-14 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 "Kamikaze," explosive-laden ramming attacks, were carried out during World War 2, sacrificing 4,000 lives. Why did the Japanese push forward with this method? We uncover the truth about the kamikaze. 2026-08-15 Matsue is known as the "city of water." It is home to Lake Shinji, which is famous for its shijimi clams. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we see the lake's changing colors and expressions. 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 Discover a hiking destination loved across Japan. Explore vast wetlands alive with delicate flowers and wildlife, meet the warm people protecting this wonder, and enjoy an exciting climb! 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan you didn't know existed. 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 Today's theme: Guruguru Designs. Nature's spirals, circles, and swirls are reflected in "guruguru" designs. From prehistoric pottery to modern art and fashion, these shapes still fascinate us today. 2026-08-15 Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries. Watch out, too, for the delightful illustrations! 2026-08-15 Learn the principles of programming without a computer. Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of 5 core processes: analysis, combination, generalization, abstraction, and simulation. 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 Yoshimune, the shogun who saved the city of Edo. Through disaster and economic strife, alongside its people, his wisdom shaped the future of the place now called Tokyo. 2026-08-15 Kyle Card explores the San'in Kaigan Geopark, discovering Yumura's hot springs, Ojiro's hillside rice terraces and heritage Tajima beef, as well as the Oriental White Stork wetlands of Toyooka. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 When a major earthquake hits, the ground can turn into muddy water. This is called liquefaction. Buildings may sink or tilt and become uninhabitable. Find out the mechanisms and how to prevent it. 2026-08-15 Aichi / Kataoka Mami Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, creates products appropriate for the times. Kataoka finds the beauty that's present in functional objects. 2026-08-15 Explore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes. 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 "Kamikaze," explosive-laden ramming attacks, were carried out during World War 2, sacrificing 4,000 lives. Why did the Japanese push forward with this method? We uncover the truth about the kamikaze. 2026-08-15 Matsue is known as the "city of water." It is home to Lake Shinji, which is famous for its shijimi clams. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we see the lake's changing colors and expressions. 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 Discover a hiking destination loved across Japan. Explore vast wetlands alive with delicate flowers and wildlife, meet the warm people protecting this wonder, and enjoy an exciting climb! 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 Yoshimune, the shogun who saved the city of Edo. Through disaster and economic strife, alongside its people, his wisdom shaped the future of the place now called Tokyo. 2026-08-15 Kyle Card explores the San'in Kaigan Geopark, discovering Yumura's hot springs, Ojiro's hillside rice terraces and heritage Tajima beef, as well as the Oriental White Stork wetlands of Toyooka. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 Today's theme: Guruguru Designs. Nature's spirals, circles, and swirls are reflected in "guruguru" designs. From prehistoric pottery to modern art and fashion, these shapes still fascinate us today. 2026-08-15 Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries. Watch out, too, for the delightful illustrations! 2026-08-15 Learn the principles of programming without a computer. Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of 5 core processes: analysis, combination, generalization, abstraction, and simulation. 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan you didn't know existed. 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 When a major earthquake hits, the ground can turn into muddy water. This is called liquefaction. Buildings may sink or tilt and become uninhabitable. Find out the mechanisms and how to prevent it. 2026-08-15 Aichi / Kataoka Mami Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, creates products appropriate for the times. Kataoka finds the beauty that's present in functional objects. 2026-08-15 Explore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes. 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 "Kamikaze," explosive-laden ramming attacks, were carried out during World War 2, sacrificing 4,000 lives. Why did the Japanese push forward with this method? We uncover the truth about the kamikaze. 2026-08-15 Matsue is known as the "city of water." It is home to Lake Shinji, which is famous for its shijimi clams. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we see the lake's changing colors and expressions. 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 Discover a hiking destination loved across Japan. Explore vast wetlands alive with delicate flowers and wildlife, meet the warm people protecting this wonder, and enjoy an exciting climb! 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 An unlikely mammal has made its home amidst the hustle and bustle of Singapore. We follow 2 otter families who encounter very different challenges in the waterways of this world-famous metropolis. 2026-08-15 Learn the principles of programming without a computer. Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of 5 core processes: analysis, combination, generalization, abstraction, and simulation. 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan you didn't know existed. 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 Yoshimune, the shogun who saved the city of Edo. Through disaster and economic strife, alongside its people, his wisdom shaped the future of the place now called Tokyo. 2026-08-15 Kyle Card explores the San'in Kaigan Geopark, discovering Yumura's hot springs, Ojiro's hillside rice terraces and heritage Tajima beef, as well as the Oriental White Stork wetlands of Toyooka. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 When a major earthquake hits, the ground can turn into muddy water. This is called liquefaction. Buildings may sink or tilt and become uninhabitable. Find out the mechanisms and how to prevent it. 2026-08-15 Aichi / Kataoka Mami Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, creates products appropriate for the times. Kataoka finds the beauty that's present in functional objects. 2026-08-15 Explore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes. 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 "Kamikaze," explosive-laden ramming attacks, were carried out during World War 2, sacrificing 4,000 lives. Why did the Japanese push forward with this method? We uncover the truth about the kamikaze. 2026-08-15 Matsue is known as the "city of water." It is home to Lake Shinji, which is famous for its shijimi clams. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we see the lake's changing colors and expressions. 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 Discover a hiking destination loved across Japan. Explore vast wetlands alive with delicate flowers and wildlife, meet the warm people protecting this wonder, and enjoy an exciting climb! 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 An unlikely mammal has made its home amidst the hustle and bustle of Singapore. We follow 2 otter families who encounter very different challenges in the waterways of this world-famous metropolis. 2026-08-15 Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces. See the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography. 2026-08-15 Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries. Watch out, too, for the delightful illustrations! 2026-08-15 Learn the principles of programming without a computer. Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of 5 core processes: analysis, combination, generalization, abstraction, and simulation. 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 Shizuoka has everything from beaches to mountains, but this time our road takes us through its deep forests, from wild rides on timber trails to a wild taste experience in the birthplace of wasabi. 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 Yoshimune, the shogun who saved the city of Edo. Through disaster and economic strife, alongside its people, his wisdom shaped the future of the place now called Tokyo. 2026-08-15 Kyle Card explores the San'in Kaigan Geopark, discovering Yumura's hot springs, Ojiro's hillside rice terraces and heritage Tajima beef, as well as the Oriental White Stork wetlands of Toyooka. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores. 2026-08-15 When a major earthquake hits, the ground can turn into muddy water. This is called liquefaction. Buildings may sink or tilt and become uninhabitable. Find out the mechanisms and how to prevent it. 2026-08-15 Aichi / Kataoka Mami Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, creates products appropriate for the times. Kataoka finds the beauty that's present in functional objects. 2026-08-15 Explore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes. 2026-08-15 Israeli strikes continue in Gaza. Using maps based on satellite imagery, open-source intelligence, and testimony, we reveal the full extent of destruction and examine where the occupation is heading. 2026-08-16