NHK World 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 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. 2026-08-16 Near the end of World War II, a Japanese soldier executed four American POWs. A year later, he was sent to Sugamo Prison and sentenced to death. His six-year diary offers a personal reflection on war. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week: a special packed with anisong fan favorites. Plus, popular anisong act MYTH & ROID are in the studio to chat and perform. 2026-08-16 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-20. 2026-08-16 Frozen food products widely available in Japan include hundreds of pasta dishes and even sushi. New flash-freezing techniques are improving quality, reducing food waste, and driving innovation. 2026-08-16 A cat rides his owner's shoulder through Kurashiki, a city known for its beautiful white-walled storehouses. Friends Mikan and Mame visit a shop for a meal and even offer the shopkeeper some help. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character. We see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style and go stargazing with an astronomer. 2026-08-16 This episode features "Wakey's Door"on the history of conveyor belt sushi, a Comedy Writers skit,"Offering a Seat," and "Otonoke" Park Live performance. It energizes kids. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Colmar, located in the Alsace region of northeastern France, developed significantly during the 13th century. The creative woodwork on the buildings is attributed to the city's wealthy merchants. 2026-08-16 Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 A satisfying, hearty bowl born in Yokohama Chinatown!Savor the fiery ramen beloved in Kawasaki's industrial zone! 2026-08-16 Elegant and practical, braided cords are essential for kimono and other aspects of everyday life. 2026-08-16 Students in past editions of Easy Japanese for Work return for a quiz-style business Japanese lesson. This time, the students are Nu Nu Aung (from Myanmar) and Raphael Marso (from Germany). 2026-08-16 Forester Omura Daisuke transforms harmful overgrown bamboo in the mountains of Japan into distinctive lights. Instead of seeing it as a nuisance he seeks ways for bamboo and humans to coexist. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 A century ago, "picture brides" sailed to the US to marry Japanese immigrant men seen only in a photo. The story of three generations' journeys in America with newly uncovered audio tapes. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Near the end of World War II, a Japanese soldier executed four American POWs. A year later, he was sent to Sugamo Prison and sentenced to death. His six-year diary offers a personal reflection on war. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Colmar, located in the Alsace region of northeastern France, developed significantly during the 13th century. The creative woodwork on the buildings is attributed to the city's wealthy merchants. 2026-08-16 Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character. We see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style and go stargazing with an astronomer. 2026-08-16 This episode features "Wakey's Door"on the history of conveyor belt sushi, a Comedy Writers skit,"Offering a Seat," and "Otonoke" Park Live performance. It energizes kids. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week: a special packed with anisong fan favorites. Plus, popular anisong act MYTH & ROID are in the studio to chat and perform. 2026-08-16 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-20. 2026-08-16 Frozen food products widely available in Japan include hundreds of pasta dishes and even sushi. New flash-freezing techniques are improving quality, reducing food waste, and driving innovation. 2026-08-16 A cat rides his owner's shoulder through Kurashiki, a city known for its beautiful white-walled storehouses. Friends Mikan and Mame visit a shop for a meal and even offer the shopkeeper some help. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 A satisfying, hearty bowl born in Yokohama Chinatown!Savor the fiery ramen beloved in Kawasaki's industrial zone! 2026-08-16 Elegant and practical, braided cords are essential for kimono and other aspects of everyday life. 2026-08-16 Students in past editions of Easy Japanese for Work return for a quiz-style business Japanese lesson. This time, the students are Nu Nu Aung (from Myanmar) and Raphael Marso (from Germany). 2026-08-16 Forester Omura Daisuke transforms harmful overgrown bamboo in the mountains of Japan into distinctive lights. Instead of seeing it as a nuisance he seeks ways for bamboo and humans to coexist. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 A century ago, "picture brides" sailed to the US to marry Japanese immigrant men seen only in a photo. The story of three generations' journeys in America with newly uncovered audio tapes. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Near the end of World War II, a Japanese soldier executed four American POWs. A year later, he was sent to Sugamo Prison and sentenced to death. His six-year diary offers a personal reflection on war. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character. We see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style and go stargazing with an astronomer. 2026-08-16 This episode features "Wakey's Door"on the history of conveyor belt sushi, a Comedy Writers skit,"Offering a Seat," and "Otonoke" Park Live performance. It energizes kids. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week: a special packed with anisong fan favorites. Plus, popular anisong act MYTH & ROID are in the studio to chat and perform. 2026-08-16 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-20. 2026-08-16 Frozen food products widely available in Japan include hundreds of pasta dishes and even sushi. New flash-freezing techniques are improving quality, reducing food waste, and driving innovation. 2026-08-16 A cat rides his owner's shoulder through Kurashiki, a city known for its beautiful white-walled storehouses. Friends Mikan and Mame visit a shop for a meal and even offer the shopkeeper some help. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Colmar, located in the Alsace region of northeastern France, developed significantly during the 13th century. The creative woodwork on the buildings is attributed to the city's wealthy merchants. 2026-08-16 Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 A satisfying, hearty bowl born in Yokohama Chinatown!Savor the fiery ramen beloved in Kawasaki's industrial zone! 2026-08-16 Elegant and practical, braided cords are essential for kimono and other aspects of everyday life. 2026-08-16 Students in past editions of Easy Japanese for Work return for a quiz-style business Japanese lesson. This time, the students are Nu Nu Aung (from Myanmar) and Raphael Marso (from Germany). 2026-08-16 Forester Omura Daisuke transforms harmful overgrown bamboo in the mountains of Japan into distinctive lights. Instead of seeing it as a nuisance he seeks ways for bamboo and humans to coexist. 2026-08-16 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 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. 2026-08-16 Near the end of World War II, a Japanese soldier executed four American POWs. A year later, he was sent to Sugamo Prison and sentenced to death. His six-year diary offers a personal reflection on war. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character. We see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style and go stargazing with an astronomer. 2026-08-16 This episode features "Wakey's Door"on the history of conveyor belt sushi, a Comedy Writers skit,"Offering a Seat," and "Otonoke" Park Live performance. It energizes kids. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week: a special packed with anisong fan favorites. Plus, popular anisong act MYTH & ROID are in the studio to chat and perform. 2026-08-16 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-20. 2026-08-16 Frozen food products widely available in Japan include hundreds of pasta dishes and even sushi. New flash-freezing techniques are improving quality, reducing food waste, and driving innovation. 2026-08-16 A cat rides his owner's shoulder through Kurashiki, a city known for its beautiful white-walled storehouses. Friends Mikan and Mame visit a shop for a meal and even offer the shopkeeper some help. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 A satisfying, hearty bowl born in Yokohama Chinatown!Savor the fiery ramen beloved in Kawasaki's industrial zone! 2026-08-16 Elegant and practical, braided cords are essential for kimono and other aspects of everyday life. 2026-08-16 Students in past editions of Easy Japanese for Work return for a quiz-style business Japanese lesson. This time, the students are Nu Nu Aung (from Myanmar) and Raphael Marso (from Germany). 2026-08-16 Forester Omura Daisuke transforms harmful overgrown bamboo in the mountains of Japan into distinctive lights. Instead of seeing it as a nuisance he seeks ways for bamboo and humans to coexist. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Colmar, located in the Alsace region of northeastern France, developed significantly during the 13th century. The creative woodwork on the buildings is attributed to the city's wealthy merchants. 2026-08-16 Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Our team visits the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made, and gets a rare look at their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists. 2026-08-17 As snow melts in Yonezawa, it provides water used for growing rice. Beautiful time-lapse images show how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to river or stream. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-08-17 #34 I've read it. / To explain you've done something before, change a verb to past tense (for example, "yomu"-to read-to "yonda"-to have read), then add "koto arimasu." 2026-08-17 Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions. 2026-08-17 NHK WORLD-JAPAN will commemorate the 81st anniversary of the end of the Second World War by showing programs in English, with themes such as nuclear disarmament, and manga that made it to the USA. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 A 15-minute spin-off of the "Somewhere Street" series, "A Short Stroll" explores cities around the world. This time we visit Faro, the southernmost city in Portugal. 2026-08-17 1 in 156 Japanese are transgenders. In a society still lacking in understanding, we talk to transgender people about work, marriage, leisure, as they try to live their normal daily lives. 2026-08-17 This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai: three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance. 2026-08-17 As spring arrives, Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture, bursts into life. This episode tells the story of the people who follow in the footsteps of their ancestors to preserve these herbs. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces. See the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 A 15-minute spin-off of the "Somewhere Street" series, "A Short Stroll" explores cities around the world. This time we visit Faro, the southernmost city in Portugal. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 A clinic in Japan serves terminal patients their favorite dish one last time. The staff carefully makes each meal to fit their dietary restrictions, allowing the patients to relive their happy past. 2026-08-17 Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take viewers on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. This time, they focus on leopard plant. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets. 2026-08-17 NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-17 Our team visits the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made, and gets a rare look at their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists. 2026-08-17 As snow melts in Yonezawa, it provides water used for growing rice. Beautiful time-lapse images show how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Shoring Up Short-Handed Kitchens: This episode features new services and cooking equipment designed to help restaurants in Japan overcome a deepening labor shortage. 2026-08-17 1 in 156 Japanese are transgenders. In a society still lacking in understanding, we talk to transgender people about work, marriage, leisure, as they try to live their normal daily lives. 2026-08-17 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to river or stream. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-08-17 #34 I've read it. / To explain you've done something before, change a verb to past tense (for example, "yomu"-to read-to "yonda"-to have read), then add "koto arimasu." 2026-08-17 Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions. 2026-08-17 NHK WORLD-JAPAN will commemorate the 81st anniversary of the end of the Second World War by showing programs in English, with themes such as nuclear disarmament, and manga that made it to the USA. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy. Born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history. 2026-08-17 In this episode, we learn about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui. The nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers. 2026-08-17 This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 On a shopping street in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station sits Japan' s original street piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart. 2026-08-17 A clinic in Japan serves terminal patients their favorite dish one last time. The staff carefully makes each meal to fit their dietary restrictions, allowing the patients to relive their happy past. 2026-08-17 Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take viewers on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. This time, they focus on leopard plant. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai: three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance. 2026-08-17 As spring arrives, Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture, bursts into life. This episode tells the story of the people who follow in the footsteps of their ancestors to preserve these herbs. 2026-08-17 In Kyushu, BT finds masters of horseback archery and swordsmanship keeping alive the samurai spirit. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets. 2026-08-17 Our team visits the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made, and gets a rare look at their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists. 2026-08-17 As snow melts in Yonezawa, it provides water used for growing rice. Beautiful time-lapse images show how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Shoring Up Short-Handed Kitchens: This episode features new services and cooking equipment designed to help restaurants in Japan overcome a deepening labor shortage. 2026-08-17 In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year. How does he design games that captivate players around the world? 2026-08-17 Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions. 2026-08-17 NHK WORLD-JAPAN will commemorate the 81st anniversary of the end of the Second World War by showing programs in English, with themes such as nuclear disarmament, and manga that made it to the USA. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 An astonishing 49 burial mounds of various shapes and sizes are scattered across Osaka. These 1,600-year-old mounds are the resting places of past rulers and elites. Research reveals new discoveries. 2026-08-17 Ryogoku is known as the home of sumo. As we explore, we learn how the sport took root after a devastating fire in the 17th century. It turns out that the neighborhood has a history of bouncing back! 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai: three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance. 2026-08-17 As spring arrives, Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture, bursts into life. This episode tells the story of the people who follow in the footsteps of their ancestors to preserve these herbs. 2026-08-17 This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy. Born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history. 2026-08-17 In this episode, we learn about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui. The nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers. 2026-08-17 Lung cancer is on the rise among nonsmokers. Japanese doctors have advanced surgery that removes less lung tissue while maintaining high survival rates when the disease is detected early. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets. 2026-08-17 NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-17 Our team visits the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made, and gets a rare look at their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists. 2026-08-17 As snow melts in Yonezawa, it provides water used for growing rice. Beautiful time-lapse images show how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 On a shopping street in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station sits Japan' s original street piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart. 2026-08-17 A clinic in Japan serves terminal patients their favorite dish one last time. The staff carefully makes each meal to fit their dietary restrictions, allowing the patients to relive their happy past. 2026-08-17 Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take viewers on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. This time, they focus on leopard plant. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai: three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance. 2026-08-17 As spring arrives, Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture, bursts into life. This episode tells the story of the people who follow in the footsteps of their ancestors to preserve these herbs. 2026-08-17 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to river or stream. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-08-17 #34 I've read it. / To explain you've done something before, change a verb to past tense (for example, "yomu"-to read-to "yonda"-to have read), then add "koto arimasu." 2026-08-17 Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions. 2026-08-17 NHK WORLD-JAPAN will commemorate the 81st anniversary of the end of the Second World War by showing programs in English, with themes such as nuclear disarmament, and manga that made it to the USA. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Shoring Up Short-Handed Kitchens: This episode features new services and cooking equipment designed to help restaurants in Japan overcome a deepening labor shortage. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year. How does he design games that captivate players around the world? 2026-08-17 Gojinjo Taiko is a wild, powerful performance by masked drummers. It originated 400 years ago, when villagers disguised themselves as oni to scare away a warlord's army. 2026-08-17 It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air. 2026-08-17 Izakayas offer the Japanese a third place where they can relax and socialize over food and drinks. Our explorers join the locals to experience these sanctuaries for themselves. 2026-08-17 1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner. 2026-08-17 This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy. Born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history. 2026-08-17 In this episode, we learn about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui. The nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers. 2026-08-17 Lung cancer is on the rise among nonsmokers. Japanese doctors have advanced surgery that removes less lung tissue while maintaining high survival rates when the disease is detected early. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Shoring Up Short-Handed Kitchens: This episode features new services and cooking equipment designed to help restaurants in Japan overcome a deepening labor shortage. 2026-08-17 1 in 156 Japanese are transgenders. In a society still lacking in understanding, we talk to transgender people about work, marriage, leisure, as they try to live their normal daily lives. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan saved the Yonezawa Domain from financial ruin 250 years ago. Stunning time-lapse images show the historic sites that preserve his legacy. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 On a shopping street in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station sits Japan' s original street piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart. 2026-08-17 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to river or stream. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-08-17 #34 I've read it. / To explain you've done something before, change a verb to past tense (for example, "yomu"-to read-to "yonda"-to have read), then add "koto arimasu." 2026-08-17 Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions. 2026-08-17 NHK WORLD-JAPAN will commemorate the 81st anniversary of the end of the Second World War by showing programs in English, with themes such as nuclear disarmament, and manga that made it to the USA. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets. 2026-08-17 NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-17 A clinic in Japan serves terminal patients their favorite dish one last time. The staff carefully makes each meal to fit their dietary restrictions, allowing the patients to relive their happy past. 2026-08-17 Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take viewers on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. This time, they focus on leopard plant. 2026-08-17