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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.

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

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 45-win streak and 32 career championship titles, Yokozuna Taiho dominated the ring in the 1960s and early '70s - in rare archival video, we revisit the life of this 'Yokozuna of Yokozuna'.

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 Hisatsu Orange Railway connects Kumamoto and Kagoshima, where waves crest bountiful fishing grounds and a variety of citrus trees dot the area - meet the residents who eke a living from the seas.

Keitora are Japanese light pick-up trucks - they're used to transport goods, but that's far from their only role. In this digest, we discover the surprising possibilities of keitora.

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.

Today's theme: Playful Everyday Fabric. Textiles are everywhere in our lives - from bold patterns and vivid colours to updated designs for traditional cloth, explore a world of playful fabric designs.

Under the Lid: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode focuses on the word 'fumu' meaning 'to step'. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Kagura is a traditional performance of music and dance - Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces, including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth, as children present the same pieces.

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 selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Heavy Snow: Heavy snow falling quickly can threaten lives when it piles up on roofs, paralyses roads, and brings social functions to a halt - we examine the reasons why it falls.

Interior designer Igarashi Hisae visits Osaka - glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s, and Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks.

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 flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

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 45-win streak and 32 career championship titles, Yokozuna Taiho dominated the ring in the 1960s and early '70s - in rare archival video, we revisit the life of this 'Yokozuna of Yokozuna'.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode focuses on the word 'fumu' meaning 'to step'. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Kagura is a traditional performance of music and dance - Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces, including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth, as children present the same pieces.

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.

Today's theme: Playful Everyday Fabric. Textiles are everywhere in our lives - from bold patterns and vivid colours to updated designs for traditional cloth, explore a world of playful fabric designs.

Under the Lid: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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 Hisatsu Orange Railway connects Kumamoto and Kagoshima, where waves crest bountiful fishing grounds and a variety of citrus trees dot the area - meet the residents who eke a living from the seas.

Keitora are Japanese light pick-up trucks - they're used to transport goods, but that's far from their only role. In this digest, we discover the surprising possibilities of keitora.

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 selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Heavy Snow: Heavy snow falling quickly can threaten lives when it piles up on roofs, paralyses roads, and brings social functions to a halt - we examine the reasons why it falls.

Interior designer Igarashi Hisae visits Osaka - glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s, and Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks.

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 flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

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 45-win streak and 32 career championship titles, Yokozuna Taiho dominated the ring in the 1960s and early '70s - in rare archival video, we revisit the life of this 'Yokozuna of Yokozuna'.

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 upbeat programme combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

Under the Lid: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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 Hisatsu Orange Railway connects Kumamoto and Kagoshima, where waves crest bountiful fishing grounds and a variety of citrus trees dot the area - meet the residents who eke a living from the seas.

Keitora are Japanese light pick-up trucks - they're used to transport goods, but that's far from their only role. In this digest, we discover the surprising possibilities of keitora.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode focuses on the word 'fumu' meaning 'to step'. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Kagura is a traditional performance of music and dance - Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces, including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth, as children present the same pieces.

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 selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Heavy Snow: Heavy snow falling quickly can threaten lives when it piles up on roofs, paralyses roads, and brings social functions to a halt - we examine the reasons why it falls.

Interior designer Igarashi Hisae visits Osaka - glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s, and Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks.

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 flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

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 45-win streak and 32 career championship titles, Yokozuna Taiho dominated the ring in the 1960s and early '70s - in rare archival video, we revisit the life of this 'Yokozuna of Yokozuna'.

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 upbeat programme combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

Under the Lid: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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 Hisatsu Orange Railway connects Kumamoto and Kagoshima, where waves crest bountiful fishing grounds and a variety of citrus trees dot the area - meet the residents who eke a living from the seas.

Keitora are Japanese light pick-up trucks - they're used to transport goods, but that's far from their only role. In this digest, we discover the surprising possibilities of keitora.

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 selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Heavy Snow: Heavy snow falling quickly can threaten lives when it piles up on roofs, paralyses roads, and brings social functions to a halt - we examine the reasons why it falls.

Interior designer Igarashi Hisae visits Osaka - glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s, and Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode focuses on the word 'fumu' meaning 'to step'. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Kagura is a traditional performance of music and dance - Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces, including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth, as children present the same pieces.