NHK World HD Ichiko Aoba puts distinctive, whispery vocals over floating, classical guitar melodies. We explore why her music captivates listeners around the world, despite being sung in Japanese. 2026-05-20 A sweet drink loved since the samurai days, amazake is made from rice fermented with koji mould, a secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years. 2026-05-20 Discover the story behind the 36 Views of Mount Fuji woodprint series. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai is not just a huge wave, and the boat caught in the wave is there for a reason. 2026-05-20 A Fish Tale with a Twist: This episode shows how local seafood businesses are filling labour needs by combining work and pleasure. 2026-05-20 Children with microtia are born with an underdeveloped ear - wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon. 2026-05-20 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-20 Unique Japanese egg dishes like raw egg over rice are a hit with inbound tourists - visit farms that produce eggs that are safe to eat raw. 2026-05-20 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-20 The island of Hachijojima is a tourist destination that once served as a penal colon - we learn how the elements and the arrival of exiles and castaways helped shape unique industries and culture. 2026-05-20 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-20 An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis. 2026-05-20 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: concrete testing equipment. 2026-05-20 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-20 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-20 Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye. 2026-05-20 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-21