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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.

We follow people with younger-onset dementia in their daily lives, their work as public speakers, and the support they receive from those around them as they seek life's fleeting moments of happiness.

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.

Michael Keida explores the inspiring beauty and mystical sacred places along the Iseji route of the Kumano Kodo while fast-hiking.

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.

Onigiri, Japanese rice balls, are a classic home-cooked dish that anyone can make - Chef Rika and an expert show us ways to make delicious onigiri and start from the beginning by cooking the rice.

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.

People from far and wide flock to a spring deep in the Nagano Prefecture mountains that offers free water. For three days in early winter, we asked them why this water is worth coming for.

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.

Two drugs have been approved for their potential to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease - we look at how they work and report on new findings suggesting a food-derived component may also help.

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.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

NHK World-Japan broadcasts a variety of programmes with over 50 titles. This programme 'Dig More Japan' will extract the essence of these programmes and further deepen the charm of Japanese culture.

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.

Michael Keida explores the inspiring beauty and mystical sacred places along the Iseji route of the Kumano Kodo while fast-hiking.

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

Onigiri, Japanese rice balls, are a classic home-cooked dish that anyone can make - Chef Rika and an expert show us ways to make delicious onigiri and start from the beginning by cooking the rice.

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

People from far and wide flock to a spring deep in the Nagano Prefecture mountains that offers free water. For three days in early winter, we asked them why this water is worth coming for.

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.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

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.

Two drugs have been approved for their potential to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease - we look at how they work and report on new findings suggesting a food-derived component may also help.

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

A natural history show that's a huge hit with families in Japan has gone global! The series explores the amazing and delightful stories of animals all around the world, including Japan.

Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan - see the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

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

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

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

#18 It was really fun. / To express impressions about what you've experienced, drop the final 'i' of an adjective that ends with 'i' and add 'katta desu'. 'Tanoshii' becomes 'tanoshikatta desu'.

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

Onigiri, Japanese rice balls, are a classic home-cooked dish that anyone can make - Chef Rika and an expert show us ways to make delicious onigiri and start from the beginning by cooking the rice.

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.

People from far and wide flock to a spring deep in the Nagano Prefecture mountains that offers free water. For three days in early winter, we asked them why this water is worth coming for.

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 Mt. Fuji's 3,776-meter summit, scientists study clouds, lightning, and climate. Vanguard Researchers features a mind-controlled prosthetic arm.

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.

Michael Keida explores the inspiring beauty and mystical sacred places along the Iseji route of the Kumano Kodo while fast-hiking.

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.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

NHK World-Japan broadcasts a variety of programmes with over 50 titles. This programme 'Dig More Japan' will extract the essence of these programmes and further deepen the charm of Japanese culture.

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.

Onigiri, Japanese rice balls, are a classic home-cooked dish that anyone can make - Chef Rika and an expert show us ways to make delicious onigiri and start from the beginning by cooking the rice.

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

Amblyopia is a condition where vision in one eye doesn't develop properly; Ishigaki Yo has created a device that improves vision through gaming. He talks about designing products that benefit society.

A fantastic tale of love for local flavour set in Kurume, which is the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen.

Hop on a plane and view Japan from the sky! It's nearly the apex of summer, and we're heading to the nature-rich Amami Oshima island, which recently became a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

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.

Ten years ago, massive earthquakes struck Kumamoto. We follow the stories of people who, stripped of their former lives by the disaster, found inspiration in the stars to get back on their feet.

People from far and wide flock to a spring deep in the Nagano Prefecture mountains that offers free water. For three days in early winter, we asked them why this water is worth coming for.

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 Mt. Fuji's 3,776-meter summit, scientists study clouds, lightning, and climate. Vanguard Researchers features a mind-controlled prosthetic arm.

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.

Michael Keida explores the inspiring beauty and mystical sacred places along the Iseji route of the Kumano Kodo while fast-hiking.

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.

Onigiri, Japanese rice balls, are a classic home-cooked dish that anyone can make - Chef Rika and an expert show us ways to make delicious onigiri and start from the beginning by cooking the rice.