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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.

In our Fukushima 'chatroom', four international residents of the prefecture share their experiences and thoughts on the 2011 disaster.

A drug approved in Japan in 2018 involves just one injection for lumbar disc hernias, helping many patients for whom surgery was the only way to control the pain - we look at how it works.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Meet French illustrator Emilie Bouquet, who runs an eco-friendly farm in Okuma in Fukushima, and Brazilian Suellen Taniguchi who supports kids and teens with learning difficulties in Isesaki in Gunma.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

An abacus and mental arithmetic contest was held in Okayama Prefecture in August 2024 - participants aimed to solve problems with speed and accuracy. We review the story and learn maths expressions.

#24 I can't eat raw eggs. / If there's something you can't or don't want to eat, say the name of the item and 'wa taberaremasen'.

Japan's taxi industry is hiring more and more foreign drivers in response to a serious labour shortage - this programme introduces efforts by both the government and taxi companies to facilitate this.

This time we introduce a special series about the Kii Peninsula in which we show a variety of programmes about three prefectures there: Nara, Wakayama, and Mie.

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.

Edo's Rush Hour: Edo was a city of waterways; the Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, a main commercial artery. A captain's job was high-pressure and required skill and guts.

The Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions - this time: Ainu Patterns.

This programme 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.

An unattended stand in the middle of Tokyo sells fresh vegetables such as tomatoes and zucchini at less than a dollar - we find out why the owner started this place and sells produce so cheaply.

#33 How long does it take to get in? / To ask how long something takes, say 'donokurai' (how long and how much), then a verb like 'machimasu' (to wait), and finally add 'ka'.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Aliza Ahmed Khan traces Kyushu's legacy of 'white gold' and the irresistible sweets that developed along the Sugar Road, which extends from Nagasaki, where sugar landed from European ships, to Kokura.

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.

Shimizu Eisuke has developed an eye exam device that works as a smartphone attachment and makes it possible to provide eye care anywhere - he talks about his goal of reducing global blindness by half.

Featured recipes: (1) Ginger-Steamed Whole Fish; (2) Stir-fried Rice Noodles. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

A ferry takes 16 hours to sail between Niigata and Otaru in Hokkaido - for three days we ask passengers why they take this leisurely mode of travel when faster options are available.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

A drug approved in Japan in 2018 involves just one injection for lumbar disc hernias, helping many patients for whom surgery was the only way to control the pain - we look at how it works.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

Japan is home to all kinds of amazing ways to enjoy noodles - we dig a little deeper into this deliciously Japanese culture.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

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.

Shimizu Eisuke has developed an eye exam device that works as a smartphone attachment and makes it possible to provide eye care anywhere - he talks about his goal of reducing global blindness by half.

Aliza Ahmed Khan traces Kyushu's legacy of 'white gold' and the irresistible sweets that developed along the Sugar Road, which extends from Nagasaki, where sugar landed from European ships, to Kokura.

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Featured recipes: (1) Ginger-Steamed Whole Fish; (2) Stir-fried Rice Noodles. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

A ferry takes 16 hours to sail between Niigata and Otaru in Hokkaido - for three days we ask passengers why they take this leisurely mode of travel when faster options are available.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

This programme 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.

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

Tokyo is prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes and flooding - discover the most advanced disaster prevention technologies hidden throughout the city.

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.

Awata Takaya and his international chain of udon restaurants have made the firm and flexible noodles a hit overseas - he talks about his localisation strategy and business philosophy.

A drug approved in Japan in 2018 involves just one injection for lumbar disc hernias, helping many patients for whom surgery was the only way to control the pain - we look at how it works.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Aliza Ahmed Khan traces Kyushu's legacy of 'white gold' and the irresistible sweets that developed along the Sugar Road, which extends from Nagasaki, where sugar landed from European ships, to Kokura.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Shimizu Eisuke has developed an eye exam device that works as a smartphone attachment and makes it possible to provide eye care anywhere - he talks about his goal of reducing global blindness by half.

The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Featured recipes: (1) Ginger-Steamed Whole Fish; (2) Stir-fried Rice Noodles. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

A ferry takes 16 hours to sail between Niigata and Otaru in Hokkaido - for three days we ask passengers why they take this leisurely mode of travel when faster options are available.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Japan's skill with nanomaterials has been put to use in a revolutionary new invention that can be used not just in the tech industry, but in a variety of fields such as medicine and infrastructure.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Aliza Ahmed Khan traces Kyushu's legacy of 'white gold' and the irresistible sweets that developed along the Sugar Road, which extends from Nagasaki, where sugar landed from European ships, to Kokura.

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.

Shimizu Eisuke has developed an eye exam device that works as a smartphone attachment and makes it possible to provide eye care anywhere - he talks about his goal of reducing global blindness by half.

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

Japan is home to all kinds of amazing ways to enjoy noodles - we dig a little deeper into this deliciously Japanese culture.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Featured recipes: (1) Ginger-Steamed Whole Fish; (2) Stir-fried Rice Noodles. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Awata Takaya and his international chain of udon restaurants have made the firm and flexible noodles a hit overseas - he talks about his localisation strategy and business philosophy.

The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time.

This episode focuses on new strategies being employed to make traditional Japanese crafts more appealing to a broader range of consumers.

A ferry takes 16 hours to sail between Niigata and Otaru in Hokkaido - for three days we ask passengers why they take this leisurely mode of travel when faster options are available.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Japan's skill with nanomaterials has been put to use in a revolutionary new invention that can be used not just in the tech industry, but in a variety of fields such as medicine and infrastructure.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Aliza Ahmed Khan traces Kyushu's legacy of 'white gold' and the irresistible sweets that developed along the Sugar Road, which extends from Nagasaki, where sugar landed from European ships, to Kokura.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Featured recipes: (1) Ginger-Steamed Whole Fish; (2) Stir-fried Rice Noodles. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!

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.

The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time.

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 B.C. - we examine various aspects of Jomon society with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Sannai Maruyama Site.

This programme 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.

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

Japan is home to all kinds of amazing ways to enjoy noodles - we dig a little deeper into this deliciously Japanese culture.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

We explore Harajuku, a neighbourhood on the cutting edge of youth culture and fashion trends - along the way, we learn about its evolution from humble beginnings into a bustling shopping destination.

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.

At 9, Nalleli Cobo, her mom, and their community began battling toxic oil drilling. In 2020, LA Council passed the 'Phase-Out' resolution. We talked to Cobo about her unwavering passion for the cause.

The female ninja, or kunoichi, is a particularly mysterious figure; to get to the truth, we rely on the scant passages found in ninja manuals and also visit a village with a rumoured connection.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to the Moon. Explore the unique culture behind them.

The festival on the 22nd of October pays homage to Kyoto's 1200-year history, with people parading in period costumes - discover the citizens' resilience as they created a new Kyoto.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Ashikari Seiya explores the potential of crickets as a nutritious solution to the global food crisis - he works with farmers in Cambodia to establish green and sustainable production methods.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Japan's skill with nanomaterials has been put to use in a revolutionary new invention that can be used not just in the tech industry, but in a variety of fields such as medicine and infrastructure.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

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.

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.

At 9, Nalleli Cobo, her mom, and their community began battling toxic oil drilling. In 2020, LA Council passed the 'Phase-Out' resolution. We talked to Cobo about her unwavering passion for the cause.

We explore Harajuku, a neighbourhood on the cutting edge of youth culture and fashion trends - along the way, we learn about its evolution from humble beginnings into a bustling shopping destination.

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

The female ninja, or kunoichi, is a particularly mysterious figure; to get to the truth, we rely on the scant passages found in ninja manuals and also visit a village with a rumoured connection.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to the Moon. Explore the unique culture behind them.

The festival on the 22nd of October pays homage to Kyoto's 1200-year history, with people parading in period costumes - discover the citizens' resilience as they created a new Kyoto.

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Ashikari Seiya explores the potential of crickets as a nutritious solution to the global food crisis - he works with farmers in Cambodia to establish green and sustainable production methods.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

This programme 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.

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.

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.

In 2023, 'ONI: Thunder God's Tale', Japan-born animation film director Daisuke 'Dice' Tsutsumi's first film, won the prestigious Annie Award - he explains its 'fear of aliens' theme and his own roots.

Japan's skill with nanomaterials has been put to use in a revolutionary new invention that can be used not just in the tech industry, but in a variety of fields such as medicine and infrastructure.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

We explore Harajuku, a neighbourhood on the cutting edge of youth culture and fashion trends - along the way, we learn about its evolution from humble beginnings into a bustling shopping destination.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

At 9, Nalleli Cobo, her mom, and their community began battling toxic oil drilling. In 2020, LA Council passed the 'Phase-Out' resolution. We talked to Cobo about her unwavering passion for the cause.

A Stylish Concert: A master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity types at a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, and in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP...

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

The female ninja, or kunoichi, is a particularly mysterious figure; to get to the truth, we rely on the scant passages found in ninja manuals and also visit a village with a rumoured connection.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to the Moon. Explore the unique culture behind them.

The festival on the 22nd of October pays homage to Kyoto's 1200-year history, with people parading in period costumes - discover the citizens' resilience as they created a new Kyoto.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Ashikari Seiya explores the potential of crickets as a nutritious solution to the global food crisis - he works with farmers in Cambodia to establish green and sustainable production methods.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Tomatoes offer great umami, something that's key in Japanese cuisine - Japan is home to some 300 varieties where novel cultivation methods utilising technology could change how we grow food.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

We explore Harajuku, a neighbourhood on the cutting edge of youth culture and fashion trends - along the way, we learn about its evolution from humble beginnings into a bustling shopping destination.

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.

At 9, Nalleli Cobo, her mom, and their community began battling toxic oil drilling. In 2020, LA Council passed the 'Phase-Out' resolution. We talked to Cobo about her unwavering passion for the cause.

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.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

The female ninja, or kunoichi, is a particularly mysterious figure; to get to the truth, we rely on the scant passages found in ninja manuals and also visit a village with a rumoured connection.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to the Moon. Explore the unique culture behind them.

The festival on the 22nd of October pays homage to Kyoto's 1200-year history, with people parading in period costumes - discover the citizens' resilience as they created a new Kyoto.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

In 2023, 'ONI: Thunder God's Tale', Japan-born animation film director Daisuke 'Dice' Tsutsumi's first film, won the prestigious Annie Award - he explains its 'fear of aliens' theme and his own roots.

A Stylish Concert: A master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity types at a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, and in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP...

Residents of Japan's Noto Peninsula were rebuilding after a huge earthquake when record rain and floods dealt a new blow - NHK visits the region to see how communities are coping with the setback.

Ashikari Seiya explores the potential of crickets as a nutritious solution to the global food crisis - he works with farmers in Cambodia to establish green and sustainable production methods.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Tomatoes offer great umami, something that's key in Japanese cuisine - Japan is home to some 300 varieties where novel cultivation methods utilising technology could change how we grow food.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

We explore Harajuku, a neighbourhood on the cutting edge of youth culture and fashion trends - along the way, we learn about its evolution from humble beginnings into a bustling shopping destination.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

The female ninja, or kunoichi, is a particularly mysterious figure; to get to the truth, we rely on the scant passages found in ninja manuals and also visit a village with a rumoured connection.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to the Moon. Explore the unique culture behind them.

The festival on the 22nd of October pays homage to Kyoto's 1200-year history, with people parading in period costumes - discover the citizens' resilience as they created a new Kyoto.

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.

A Stylish Concert: A master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity types at a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, and in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP...

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 B.C. - we examine various aspects of Jomon society with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Oyu Stone Circles.

This programme 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.

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.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Kombu kelp, bonito flakes, and other foodstuffs transported to the landlocked ancient capital were simmered in pristine Kyoto underground water to make a stock that changed the taste of local cuisine.

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.

Australian scientist Scott O'Neill, CEO of the not-for-profit group of companies World Mosquito Program, has worked to protect countless communities from mosquito-borne viral diseases such as dengue.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Kamakura. The seat of Japan's shogunate 800 years ago, Kamakura has many shrines and temples and is a popular tourist spot - join us on a hunt for regional designs.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

The Noto region in Ishikawa Prefecture is known for fermented food - Benjamin Flatt, an Australia-born chef living there, uses fermented products and local ingredients to make 'Noto Italian' cuisine.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Tomatoes offer great umami, something that's key in Japanese cuisine - Japan is home to some 300 varieties where novel cultivation methods utilising technology could change how we grow food.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

In this special episode devoted to the lunches found in the prefecture of Gunma, we visit a daruma doll factory, a national park, and an old-school theme park that children just love!

Featured recipe: Assorted Mushroom Tempura. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

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.

Australian scientist Scott O'Neill, CEO of the not-for-profit group of companies World Mosquito Program, has worked to protect countless communities from mosquito-borne viral diseases such as dengue.

Kombu kelp, bonito flakes, and other foodstuffs transported to the landlocked ancient capital were simmered in pristine Kyoto underground water to make a stock that changed the taste of local cuisine.

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Kamakura. The seat of Japan's shogunate 800 years ago, Kamakura has many shrines and temples and is a popular tourist spot - join us on a hunt for regional designs.

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

The Noto region in Ishikawa Prefecture is known for fermented food - Benjamin Flatt, an Australia-born chef living there, uses fermented products and local ingredients to make 'Noto Italian' cuisine.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

This programme 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.

In this special episode devoted to the lunches found in the prefecture of Gunma, we visit a daruma doll factory, a national park, and an old-school theme park that children just love!

Featured recipe: Assorted Mushroom Tempura. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

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.

The first Indian author to win the International Booker Prize talks about crossing boundaries, a major message of her novel, and how her first language of Hindi serves as a source for her imagination.

Tomatoes offer great umami, something that's key in Japanese cuisine - Japan is home to some 300 varieties where novel cultivation methods utilising technology could change how we grow food.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Kombu kelp, bonito flakes, and other foodstuffs transported to the landlocked ancient capital were simmered in pristine Kyoto underground water to make a stock that changed the taste of local cuisine.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Australian scientist Scott O'Neill, CEO of the not-for-profit group of companies World Mosquito Program, has worked to protect countless communities from mosquito-borne viral diseases such as dengue.

The Great Race: It's edge-of-your-seat excitement as a high-speed transport boat departs for Edo with a rich cargo - find out what's on the line for the stalwart crew as we break down their strategy.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Kamakura. The seat of Japan's shogunate 800 years ago, Kamakura has many shrines and temples and is a popular tourist spot - join us on a hunt for regional designs.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

The Noto region in Ishikawa Prefecture is known for fermented food - Benjamin Flatt, an Australia-born chef living there, uses fermented products and local ingredients to make 'Noto Italian' cuisine.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

A recent design trend on the rise is the use of traditional craftsmanship in railway cars - from tourist trains to commuter vehicles, see how this design trend is transforming Japan's trains.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Kombu kelp, bonito flakes, and other foodstuffs transported to the landlocked ancient capital were simmered in pristine Kyoto underground water to make a stock that changed the taste of local cuisine.

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.

Australian scientist Scott O'Neill, CEO of the not-for-profit group of companies World Mosquito Program, has worked to protect countless communities from mosquito-borne viral diseases such as dengue.

In this special episode devoted to the lunches found in the prefecture of Gunma, we visit a daruma doll factory, a national park, and an old-school theme park that children just love!

Featured recipe: Assorted Mushroom Tempura. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Kamakura. The seat of Japan's shogunate 800 years ago, Kamakura has many shrines and temples and is a popular tourist spot - join us on a hunt for regional designs.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

The first Indian author to win the International Booker Prize talks about crossing boundaries, a major message of her novel, and how her first language of Hindi serves as a source for her imagination.

The Great Race: It's edge-of-your-seat excitement as a high-speed transport boat departs for Edo with a rich cargo - find out what's on the line for the stalwart crew as we break down their strategy.

The stories behind hit Japanese products and top creations for niche markets - this time, direct drive turntables and natto.

The Noto region in Ishikawa Prefecture is known for fermented food - Benjamin Flatt, an Australia-born chef living there, uses fermented products and local ingredients to make 'Noto Italian' cuisine.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

A recent design trend on the rise is the use of traditional craftsmanship in railway cars - from tourist trains to commuter vehicles, see how this design trend is transforming Japan's trains.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Kombu kelp, bonito flakes, and other foodstuffs transported to the landlocked ancient capital were simmered in pristine Kyoto underground water to make a stock that changed the taste of local cuisine.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Kamakura. The seat of Japan's shogunate 800 years ago, Kamakura has many shrines and temples and is a popular tourist spot - join us on a hunt for regional designs.

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.

The Great Race: It's edge-of-your-seat excitement as a high-speed transport boat departs for Edo with a rich cargo - find out what's on the line for the stalwart crew as we break down their strategy.

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 B.C. - we examine various aspects of Jomon society with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Dogu.

This programme 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.

In this special episode devoted to the lunches found in the prefecture of Gunma, we visit a daruma doll factory, a national park, and an old-school theme park that children just love!

Featured recipe: Assorted Mushroom Tempura. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Dynamic Asia - the stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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.

Afghan girls face educational barriers with the Taliban - Pashtana Durrani defies this by operating a covert school nurturing their unyielding thirst for knowledge as she fights for a brighter future.

Maki brings us a healthy version of chicken nuggets using tofu, Marc's got a classic Chinese sweet and sour pork bento, and Bento Trip takes us to Belgium where cold cooked meats are a bento staple.

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

A recent design trend on the rise is the use of traditional craftsmanship in railway cars - from tourist trains to commuter vehicles, see how this design trend is transforming Japan's trains.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Curry rice is one of Japan's most iconic national dishes - why is this dish born in India so beloved by the Japanese?

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.

Afghan girls face educational barriers with the Taliban - Pashtana Durrani defies this by operating a covert school nurturing their unyielding thirst for knowledge as she fights for a brighter future.

Dynamic Asia - the stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Maki brings us a healthy version of chicken nuggets using tofu, Marc's got a classic Chinese sweet and sour pork bento, and Bento Trip takes us to Belgium where cold cooked meats are a bento staple.

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

A Chinese woman living in Japan holds gatherings for Chinese children with the goal of boosting their confidence in their international background.

Curry rice is one of Japan's most iconic national dishes - why is this dish born in India so beloved by the Japanese?

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.

Bernard Benzamin Nathan founded Don Management, an inclusive talent agency in Malaysia challenging beauty standards by diverse talents and advocating positive societal roles beyond sympathy.

A recent design trend on the rise is the use of traditional craftsmanship in railway cars - from tourist trains to commuter vehicles, see how this design trend is transforming Japan's trains.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Dynamic Asia - the stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Afghan girls face educational barriers with the Taliban - Pashtana Durrani defies this by operating a covert school nurturing their unyielding thirst for knowledge as she fights for a brighter future.

Edo Aquatics: Pleasure seekers take in an aquatics show on a river - seemingly a display of ragtag theatricality, the performers here are actually practising a centuries-old form of swimming.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Maki brings us a healthy version of chicken nuggets using tofu, Marc's got a classic Chinese sweet and sour pork bento, and Bento Trip takes us to Belgium where cold cooked meats are a bento staple.

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Dynamic Asia - the stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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.

Afghan girls face educational barriers with the Taliban - Pashtana Durrani defies this by operating a covert school nurturing their unyielding thirst for knowledge as she fights for a brighter future.

Curry rice is one of Japan's most iconic national dishes - why is this dish born in India so beloved by the Japanese?

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Maki brings us a healthy version of chicken nuggets using tofu, Marc's got a classic Chinese sweet and sour pork bento, and Bento Trip takes us to Belgium where cold cooked meats are a bento staple.

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Bernard Benzamin Nathan founded Don Management, an inclusive talent agency in Malaysia challenging beauty standards by diverse talents and advocating positive societal roles beyond sympathy.

Edo Aquatics: Pleasure seekers take in an aquatics show on a river - seemingly a display of ragtag theatricality, the performers here are actually practising a centuries-old form of swimming.

A drug approved in Japan in 2018 involves just one injection for lumbar disc hernias, helping many patients for whom surgery was the only way to control the pain - we look at how it works.

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Dynamic Asia - the stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Maki brings us a healthy version of chicken nuggets using tofu, Marc's got a classic Chinese sweet and sour pork bento, and Bento Trip takes us to Belgium where cold cooked meats are a bento staple.

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

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.

A Chinese woman living in Japan holds gatherings for Chinese children with the goal of boosting their confidence in their international background.

Edo Aquatics: Pleasure seekers take in an aquatics show on a river - seemingly a display of ragtag theatricality, the performers here are actually practising a centuries-old form of swimming.

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 B.C. - we examine various aspects of Jomon society with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Lacquer.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at soba restaurants. As a quick meal or part of a New Year's tradition, soba is an iconic Japanese dish.

Curry rice is one of Japan's most iconic national dishes - why is this dish born in India so beloved by the Japanese?

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.

A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.

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.

Episode 3: Japanese conductor Sakura Kazuo is invited to the Vietnam Symphony Orchestra - he faces challenges but ultimately unites the orchestra to create harmony between Vietnam and Japan.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic 'Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.'

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.

We picked our 10 favourite rides from previous episodes and asked our viewers to rank them - these are the results with commentary from our cyclists, a virtual race, and lots of other extras to enjoy.

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

Numbler erases part of a cake delivery memo resulting in the delivery of four cakes instead of one - Barky solves the mystery by showing the difference between ordinal numbers and cardinal numbers.

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.

We pursue the shape-shifting trickster Mujina in this episode - this being associated with raccoon dogs is known on Niigata Prefecture's Sado island as human, animal, yokai and deity.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

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.

The stories behind hit Japanese products and top creations for niche markets - this time, letter-sorting machines and exhaust gas analysers.

Osaka, a city that thrives on rivers, has faced countless flood damage - find out the latest measures protecting the city from typhoons and heavy rain.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives - get ready for fun with anime, songs, exercises and Pythagora tools! This time: 'See the Wiggle Men!'...

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.

A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.

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.

Episode 3: Japanese conductor Sakura Kazuo is invited to the Vietnam Symphony Orchestra - he faces challenges but ultimately unites the orchestra to create harmony between Vietnam and Japan.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic 'Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.'

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.

The stories behind hit Japanese products and top creations for niche markets - this time, letter-sorting machines and exhaust gas analysers.

Osaka, a city that thrives on rivers, has faced countless flood damage - find out the latest measures protecting the city from typhoons and heavy rain.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives - get ready for fun with anime, songs, exercises and Pythagora tools! This time: 'See the Wiggle Men!'...

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.

We picked our 10 favourite rides from previous episodes and asked our viewers to rank them - these are the results with commentary from our cyclists, a virtual race, and lots of other extras to enjoy.

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

Numbler erases part of a cake delivery memo resulting in the delivery of four cakes instead of one - Barky solves the mystery by showing the difference between ordinal numbers and cardinal numbers.

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.

We pursue the shape-shifting trickster Mujina in this episode - this being associated with raccoon dogs is known on Niigata Prefecture's Sado island as human, animal, yokai and deity.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

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.

A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.

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.

Episode 3: Japanese conductor Sakura Kazuo is invited to the Vietnam Symphony Orchestra - he faces challenges but ultimately unites the orchestra to create harmony between Vietnam and Japan.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic 'Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.'

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.

This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

Numbler erases part of a cake delivery memo resulting in the delivery of four cakes instead of one - Barky solves the mystery by showing the difference between ordinal numbers and cardinal numbers.

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.

A woman in a depopulated mountain area raises sheep and makes wool products that have received international acclaim - we look at her work and the community's efforts to recapture its vitality.

#10 How much is this hairdryer? / To ask the price of something in front of you, say 'kono', meaning 'this', followed by the item's name and 'wa ikura desu ka?'

The ancient capital's dignified air is in part generated by earthen walls - discover the aesthetic sensibilities and expertise of a traditional plasterer as he pursues beauty in earthen walls.

A summer adventure at a ski resort provides the chance to see magical views and enjoy thrilling forest activities, sparking an entirely different kind of excitement from the usual winter pastimes.

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.

We pursue the shape-shifting trickster Mujina in this episode - this being associated with raccoon dogs is known on Niigata Prefecture's Sado island as human, animal, yokai and deity.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

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.

We picked our 10 favourite rides from previous episodes and asked our viewers to rank them - these are the results with commentary from our cyclists, a virtual race, and lots of other extras to enjoy.

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.

A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.

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.

Episode 3: Japanese conductor Sakura Kazuo is invited to the Vietnam Symphony Orchestra - he faces challenges but ultimately unites the orchestra to create harmony between Vietnam and Japan.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic 'Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.'

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.

We picked our 10 favourite rides from previous episodes and asked our viewers to rank them - these are the results with commentary from our cyclists, a virtual race, and lots of other extras to enjoy.

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.

This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

Numbler erases part of a cake delivery memo resulting in the delivery of four cakes instead of one - Barky solves the mystery by showing the difference between ordinal numbers and cardinal numbers.

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.

A woman in a depopulated mountain area raises sheep and makes wool products that have received international acclaim - we look at her work and the community's efforts to recapture its vitality.

#10 How much is this hairdryer? / To ask the price of something in front of you, say 'kono', meaning 'this', followed by the item's name and 'wa ikura desu ka?'

The ancient capital's dignified air is in part generated by earthen walls - discover the aesthetic sensibilities and expertise of a traditional plasterer as he pursues beauty in earthen walls.

A summer adventure at a ski resort provides the chance to see magical views and enjoy thrilling forest activities, sparking an entirely different kind of excitement from the usual winter pastimes.