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The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea. We explore their history and legacy, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time, Nii Oshima Island.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 15, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: lint rollers & rotating beacon lights.

Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes. Learn safety tips for climbing and the latest on eruption prediction research.

Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens. Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps!

Under intense fire from the Russian forces, Ukrainian civilians-turned-soldiers document their first experiences on the battlefield using smartphones and cameras to show the do-or-die reality of war.

Mizuki Shigeru, the legendary manga artist known for GeGeGe no Kitaro. Urasawa Naoki is joined by Mizuki's former assistants to discuss the yokai master's techniques with original manuscripts.

Fly high from Shizuoka Airport, the nearest to Mt. Fuji! Breathtaking window views and special cockpit footage await!

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: enka singer Nagayama Yoko, who debuted as a pop idol 40 years ago; and MYTH & ROID, who work on themes for internationally successful games and anime shows.

Today: reporting to a superior that a coworker is ill. Tran Dinh Thang works at a construction firm in Kanagawa. In a roleplay challenge, he must report to a superior that a coworker has become ill.

Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens. Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps!

Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.

Come check out "Pro Tips" and "Improvement Points" that will help you jump hurdles with confidence and rhythm.

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: lint rollers & rotating beacon lights.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The Algorithm Exercise", etc.

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea. We explore their history and legacy, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time, Nii Oshima Island.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 15, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses, or "Sento." He hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses.

We visit cafe owner Kayla Afrin from Canada who organizes a festival in her adoptive Iizuna, Nagano, as well as English Tumi Grendel Markan, a guide at a Japanese sword museum in Setouchi, Okayama.

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea. We explore their history and legacy, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time, Noshima Island.

Japan-based illustrator Matthew Meyer has drawn over 500 varieties of yokai-supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore. We ask him about his fascination with the phenomenon of yokai.

Japanese railway companies are introducing an AI-powered system that helps customers recover items that they lost or left behind. We learn helpful phrases and go through practice scenarios.

#22 Let's take a photo. / Encourage someone to do something with you by replacing "masu" at the end of a verb with "mashoo." "Torimasu" becomes "torimashoo.".

Local foreign residents have been helping people stricken by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake through ongoing support activities, starting with an emergency curry kitchen and meeting changing needs.

This time we introduce "Navigating Disasters," which presents various ways to decrease the damage of disasters. In this episode, we show some methods we Japanese obtained through many quakes.

Hokkaido / Takeya Takayuki (model maker) Fishing boats in the herring industry-which thrived here until the 1950s-featured swirling decorations that made a big impression on Takeya, a Hokkaido native.

A gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan. This time: the birthplace of tonkotsu, Fukuoka. Looking at the Hakata and Nagahama styles, we'll learn these ramens' secrets, and the story of its creation.

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: enka singer Nagayama Yoko, who debuted as a pop idol 40 years ago; and MYTH & ROID, who work on themes for internationally successful games and anime shows.

Let's see Japan by car! We'll be driving through Hiroshima Prefecture, with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, we'll make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 15, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Journey through the air on virtual excursions form Tokyo Haneda to regional airports all over Japan. This time it's New Ishigaki Airport; islands in an emerald sea from over 40,000ft.

Japan-based illustrator Matthew Meyer has drawn over 500 varieties of yokai-supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore. We ask him about his fascination with the phenomenon of yokai.

We visit cafe owner Kayla Afrin from Canada who organizes a festival in her adoptive Iizuna, Nagano, as well as English Tumi Grendel Markan, a guide at a Japanese sword museum in Setouchi, Okayama.

Akita / Koike Kazuko (creative director) Nishimonai Bon Odori Festival has continued for over 700 years. Koike finds timeless beauty in the costumes, remade using beloved family kimono.

Japanese railway companies are introducing an AI-powered system that helps customers recover items that they lost or left behind. We learn helpful phrases and go through practice scenarios.

#22 Let's take a photo. / Encourage someone to do something with you by replacing "masu" at the end of a verb with "mashoo." "Torimasu" becomes "torimashoo.".

Local foreign residents have been helping people stricken by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake through ongoing support activities, starting with an emergency curry kitchen and meeting changing needs.

This time we introduce "Navigating Disasters," which presents various ways to decrease the damage of disasters. In this episode, we show some methods we Japanese obtained through many quakes.

A fantastic tale of love for local flavor, set in Kurume, birthplace of tonkotsu ramen.

Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. We introduce two artists who create paper "animals." and our expert "Dr. Origami," will teach you how to make an easy origami craft.

Every July, the Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine holds the Nachi Fire Festival, one of Japan's top three of its kind. The event involves transporting gods home to Nachi Waterfall on portable shrines.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 15, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Take a drive in Kagoshima! After circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, we head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilizing geothermal energy, where you'll feel the vitality of the earth!

Ishihara Yurina has created a workplace and farm in Laos to empower people with disabilities to be self-reliant. She talks about how she's trying to improve social welfare in developing countries.

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: enka singer Nagayama Yoko, who debuted as a pop idol 40 years ago; and MYTH & ROID, who work on themes for internationally successful games and anime shows.

Join animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki as he meets cats around the world! Today: in Barcelona, Spain and Kagurazaka, Tokyo. On Kitty Trivia, we learn what makes for a good boss cat.

We visit cafe owner Kayla Afrin from Canada who organizes a festival in her adoptive Iizuna, Nagano, as well as English Tumi Grendel Markan, a guide at a Japanese sword museum in Setouchi, Okayama.

Shirasu are baby Japanese anchovies. Known for their clear, silvery-white appearance, these tiny things are packed with umami and nutrients.

Japan-based illustrator Matthew Meyer has drawn over 500 varieties of yokai-supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore. We ask him about his fascination with the phenomenon of yokai.

We travel to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics.

Fly over northern Japan in autumn on a plane! Hop onboard a flight from Tokyo to New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, and see the beautiful mountains in full autumnal foliage from 40,000 feet in the air.

Japanese railway companies are introducing an AI-powered system that helps customers recover items that they lost or left behind. We learn helpful phrases and go through practice scenarios.

#22 Let's take a photo. / Encourage someone to do something with you by replacing "masu" at the end of a verb with "mashoo." "Torimasu" becomes "torimashoo.".

Local foreign residents have been helping people stricken by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake through ongoing support activities, starting with an emergency curry kitchen and meeting changing needs.

This time we introduce "Navigating Disasters," which presents various ways to decrease the damage of disasters. In this episode, we show some methods we Japanese obtained through many quakes.

Yamagata / Nakui Naoko (book designer)Thread for traditional "shina" fabric takes a year to make. Ultrafine mohair is also made here, with a 60-year-old device. Nakui admires the hunt for improvement.

A whirlwind tour of Hokkaido's best ramen! Why not whet your appetite with the origin story of Sapporo miso ramen?

From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises.

Take a drive in Fukushima! 13 years since the disaster, see its rejuvenated community and daily life. Visit the rest stop emblematic of this resilience and sense the locals' unyielding spirit.

We visit cafe owner Kayla Afrin from Canada who organizes a festival in her adoptive Iizuna, Nagano, as well as English Tumi Grendel Markan, a guide at a Japanese sword museum in Setouchi, Okayama.

Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka. Behold the sublime beauty of Mt. Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.

Japan-based illustrator Matthew Meyer has drawn over 500 varieties of yokai-supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore. We ask him about his fascination with the phenomenon of yokai.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).

Yamagata / Minagawa Akira (designer) To make a "dantsu" carpet, everything from yarn-making to weaving is done by hand. Minagawa experiences the deep allure of handmade goods.

Japanese railway companies are introducing an AI-powered system that helps customers recover items that they lost or left behind. We learn helpful phrases and go through practice scenarios.

#22 Let's take a photo. / Encourage someone to do something with you by replacing "masu" at the end of a verb with "mashoo." "Torimasu" becomes "torimashoo.".

Local foreign residents have been helping people stricken by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake through ongoing support activities, starting with an emergency curry kitchen and meeting changing needs.

This time we introduce "Navigating Disasters," which presents various ways to decrease the damage of disasters. In this episode, we show some methods we Japanese obtained through many quakes.

Join animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki as he meets cats around the world! Today: in Barcelona, Spain and Kagurazaka, Tokyo. On Kitty Trivia, we learn what makes for a good boss cat.

Ishihara Yurina has created a workplace and farm in Laos to empower people with disabilities to be self-reliant. She talks about how she's trying to improve social welfare in developing countries.

We travel to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics.

#30 We sang songs and danced together. / Say you did several things at the same time by using the "tari" form of a verb. "Utattari odottari" means "to sing and dance.".

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of draws to its former glory.

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea. We explore their history and legacy, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time, Noshima Island.

Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. We introduce two artists who create paper "animals." and our expert "Dr. Origami," will teach you how to make an easy origami craft.

From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises.

We visit cafe owner Kayla Afrin from Canada who organizes a festival in her adoptive Iizuna, Nagano, as well as English Tumi Grendel Markan, a guide at a Japanese sword museum in Setouchi, Okayama.

Japanese railway companies are introducing an AI-powered system that helps customers recover items that they lost or left behind. We learn helpful phrases and go through practice scenarios.

#22 Let's take a photo. / Encourage someone to do something with you by replacing "masu" at the end of a verb with "mashoo." "Torimasu" becomes "torimashoo.".

Local foreign residents have been helping people stricken by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake through ongoing support activities, starting with an emergency curry kitchen and meeting changing needs.

This time we introduce "Navigating Disasters," which presents various ways to decrease the damage of disasters. In this episode, we show some methods we Japanese obtained through many quakes.

We travel to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics.

Every July, the Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine holds the Nachi Fire Festival, one of Japan's top three of its kind. The event involves transporting gods home to Nachi Waterfall on portable shrines.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).

Colleen experiences the cosmopolitan port city Nagasaki during Obon, when people welcome home deceased family members with fireworks. And she sees other ways China has influenced the city.

Nakamura Noburo is the CEO of a prosthetics manufacturer that invented the world's first silicone rubber insole. He explains the many ways his company offers support for disability and illness.

In Nara, where sacred deer wander, discover food culture echoing the city's time as Japan's capital. Chef Rika meets families passing culinary traditions down through generations.

A beloved old chairlift on Mt. Myoken in Hyogo Prefecture. People flock here before the facilities close permanently in December 2023. What do the visitors feel as they ride the lift one last time?

From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 16, Day 9 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Nakamura Noburo is the CEO of a prosthetics manufacturer that invented the world's first silicone rubber insole. He explains the many ways his company offers support for disability and illness.

Colleen experiences the cosmopolitan port city Nagasaki during Obon, when people welcome home deceased family members with fireworks. And she sees other ways China has influenced the city.

In Nara, where sacred deer wander, discover food culture echoing the city's time as Japan's capital. Chef Rika meets families passing culinary traditions down through generations.

A beloved old chairlift on Mt. Myoken in Hyogo Prefecture. People flock here before the facilities close permanently in December 2023. What do the visitors feel as they ride the lift one last time?

We meet a temple lodge proprietor who is said to be the descendant of demons. The historic lodge is frequented by practitioners of Shugendo, a religion that combines mountain worship and Buddhism.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 16, Day 9 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Narayan Lal Gurjar has used discarded fruit peels to develop a polymer that allows soil to retain moisture longer. He hopes it will help to improve water availability in areas affected by drought.

From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises.

Colleen experiences the cosmopolitan port city Nagasaki during Obon, when people welcome home deceased family members with fireworks. And she sees other ways China has influenced the city.

Nakamura Noburo is the CEO of a prosthetics manufacturer that invented the world's first silicone rubber insole. He explains the many ways his company offers support for disability and illness.

It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

In Nara, where sacred deer wander, discover food culture echoing the city's time as Japan's capital. Chef Rika meets families passing culinary traditions down through generations.

A beloved old chairlift on Mt. Myoken in Hyogo Prefecture. People flock here before the facilities close permanently in December 2023. What do the visitors feel as they ride the lift one last time?

This episode looks at energy savings and carbon reduction in Japan's leading train systems, including hydrogen fuel cells and silicon carbide power electronics. Also, visualizing emotions.

Colleen experiences the cosmopolitan port city Nagasaki during Obon, when people welcome home deceased family members with fireworks. And she sees other ways China has influenced the city.

Nakamura Noburo is the CEO of a prosthetics manufacturer that invented the world's first silicone rubber insole. He explains the many ways his company offers support for disability and illness.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 17, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

In Nara, where sacred deer wander, discover food culture echoing the city's time as Japan's capital. Chef Rika meets families passing culinary traditions down through generations.

Narayan Lal Gurjar has used discarded fruit peels to develop a polymer that allows soil to retain moisture longer. He hopes it will help to improve water availability in areas affected by drought.

It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

This upbeat program 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.

A beloved old chairlift on Mt. Myoken in Hyogo Prefecture. People flock here before the facilities close permanently in December 2023. What do the visitors feel as they ride the lift one last time?

This episode looks at energy savings and carbon reduction in Japan's leading train systems, including hydrogen fuel cells and silicon carbide power electronics. Also, visualizing emotions.

Colleen experiences the cosmopolitan port city Nagasaki during Obon, when people welcome home deceased family members with fireworks. And she sees other ways China has influenced the city.

In Nara, where sacred deer wander, discover food culture echoing the city's time as Japan's capital. Chef Rika meets families passing culinary traditions down through generations.

It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

We meet a temple lodge proprietor who is said to be the descendant of demons. The historic lodge is frequented by practitioners of Shugendo, a religion that combines mountain worship and Buddhism.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 17, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.