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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.

This time we venture out to Sawara in Chiba Prefecture. It's a 300-year-old town where merchant families prospered thanks to the Tone River. We see how the community is upholding its traditions.

We feature a scientist, Eniya Listiani Dewi, who is leading energy reform in Indonesia by aiming to create a sustainable society using "green" hydrogen produced from only natural energy.

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

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

Mizui Yu is tackling poverty in the Philippines using coconuts - he develops food and cosmetics for sale in Japan. His business is improving lives. What will he develop next?

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.

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.

We feature a scientist, Eniya Listiani Dewi, who is leading energy reform in Indonesia by aiming to create a sustainable society using "green" hydrogen produced from only natural energy.

This time we venture out to Sawara in Chiba Prefecture. It's a 300-year-old town where merchant families prospered thanks to the Tone River. We see how the community is upholding its traditions.

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

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

Mizui Yu is tackling poverty in the Philippines using coconuts - he develops food and cosmetics for sale in Japan. His business is improving lives. What will he develop next?

Nara, Japan's capital back in the 8th century, is home to many temples with Buddhist statues believed to ward off calamity, and grant prosperity and good health. Join us in taking a tour of some.

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.

Professor Jason Arday focuses on the UK education system in his work as a sociologist. He made history this year, when at 37 he became the youngest Black professor at Cambridge University.

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.

This time we venture out to Sawara in Chiba Prefecture. It's a 300-year-old town where merchant families prospered thanks to the Tone River. We see how the community is upholding its traditions.

We feature a scientist, Eniya Listiani Dewi, who is leading energy reform in Indonesia by aiming to create a sustainable society using "green" hydrogen produced from only natural energy.

Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.

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

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

Mizui Yu is tackling poverty in the Philippines using coconuts - he develops food and cosmetics for sale in Japan. His business is improving lives. What will he develop next?

This time we venture out to Sawara in Chiba Prefecture. It's a 300-year-old town where merchant families prospered thanks to the Tone River. We see how the community is upholding its traditions.

We feature a scientist, Eniya Listiani Dewi, who is leading energy reform in Indonesia by aiming to create a sustainable society using "green" hydrogen produced from only natural energy.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 18, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

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

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

Professor Jason Arday focuses on the UK education system in his work as a sociologist. He made history this year, when at 37 he became the youngest Black professor at Cambridge University.

Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.

Will help come when disaster strikes? By examining the initial response to this January's Noto Peninsula Earthquake, we consider what's needed to prepare for natural disasters.

Mizui Yu is tackling poverty in the Philippines using coconuts - he develops food and cosmetics for sale in Japan. His business is improving lives. What will he develop next?

This time we venture out to Sawara in Chiba Prefecture. It's a 300-year-old town where merchant families prospered thanks to the Tone River. We see how the community is upholding its traditions.

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

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.

Nara, Japan's capital back in the 8th century, is home to many temples with Buddhist statues believed to ward off calamity, and grant prosperity and good health. Join us in taking a tour of some.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 18, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music he heard at the Japanese American internment camp where he spent his childhood during WWII. How did the war affect him, and what does music mean to him?

Today's theme: Science & Design: Evoking the Future. Visit the "Future Elements: Experimental Laboratory for Prototyping in Science and Design" exhibition with Director Yamanaka Shunji as our guide!

Water-free fire engines and AI-powered robots are among the new firefighting technologies being used in Japan to address changing emergency circumstances. We introduce some recent approaches.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 18, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music he heard at the Japanese American internment camp where he spent his childhood during WWII. How did the war affect him, and what does music mean to him?

Today's theme: Science & Design: Evoking the Future. Visit the "Future Elements: Experimental Laboratory for Prototyping in Science and Design" exhibition with Director Yamanaka Shunji as our guide!

Water-free fire engines and AI-powered robots are among the new firefighting technologies being used in Japan to address changing emergency circumstances. We introduce some recent approaches.

In the Kii Mountains, a sacred area for ascetic practitioners, three shrines bearing the name of their region, Kumano, have been visited by followers since ancient times.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 18, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Mexican muralist Paola Delfin's paintings of women and plants are imbued with peace and anti-discrimination messages. Her mural in Kyiv after the 2016 Russian invasion of Crimea drew great attention.

Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music he heard at the Japanese American internment camp where he spent his childhood during WWII. How did the war affect him, and what does music mean to him?

The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.

Today's theme: Science & Design: Evoking the Future. Visit the "Future Elements: Experimental Laboratory for Prototyping in Science and Design" exhibition with Director Yamanaka Shunji as our guide!

Water-free fire engines and AI-powered robots are among the new firefighting technologies being used in Japan to address changing emergency circumstances. We introduce some recent approaches.

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Akechi Line, now third-sector Akechi Railway, in Gifu Prefecture. See how the railway continues to operate with local support despite financial challenges.

Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music he heard at the Japanese American internment camp where he spent his childhood during WWII. How did the war affect him, and what does music mean to him?

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 19, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Today's theme: Science & Design: Evoking the Future. Visit the "Future Elements: Experimental Laboratory for Prototyping in Science and Design" exhibition with Director Yamanaka Shunji as our guide!

Mexican muralist Paola Delfin's paintings of women and plants are imbued with peace and anti-discrimination messages. Her mural in Kyiv after the 2016 Russian invasion of Crimea drew great attention.

The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.

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.

Water-free fire engines and AI-powered robots are among the new firefighting technologies being used in Japan to address changing emergency circumstances. We introduce some recent approaches.

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Akechi Line, now third-sector Akechi Railway, in Gifu Prefecture. See how the railway continues to operate with local support despite financial challenges.

Today's theme: Science & Design: Evoking the Future. Visit the "Future Elements: Experimental Laboratory for Prototyping in Science and Design" exhibition with Director Yamanaka Shunji as our guide!

The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.

In the Kii Mountains, a sacred area for ascetic practitioners, three shrines bearing the name of their region, Kumano, have been visited by followers since ancient times.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 19, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Taichung City enacted Taiwan's only ordinance on food banking in 2016. Through various initiatives to reuse leftover food, the city aspires to create a zero-food waste environment.

HateAid is Germany's first ever support group for victims of digital violence. We speak to its founder Anna-Lena von Hodenberg about her fight to restore online dignity.

Marc's bento features gyoza that stay crisp when cold, thanks to panko. From Maki, colorful croquettes made with ham, spinach, and potatoes. Bento Trip heads to Ibaraki, home of Japanese chestnuts.

With even slight damage, wedding dresses often have to be discarded. Nogami Yuko uses these for upcycling. Bringing happiness from one bride to another; remade better than new.

Asakusa is known worldwide as one of Tokyo's top sightseeing spots. What's kept it in lights is the initiative of residents who are now looking to increase the area's night entertainment options.

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Akechi Line, now third-sector Akechi Railway, in Gifu Prefecture. See how the railway continues to operate with local support despite financial challenges.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 19, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

HateAid is Germany's first ever support group for victims of digital violence. We speak to its founder Anna-Lena von Hodenberg about her fight to restore online dignity.

Taichung City enacted Taiwan's only ordinance on food banking in 2016. Through various initiatives to reuse leftover food, the city aspires to create a zero-food waste environment.

Marc's bento features gyoza that stay crisp when cold, thanks to panko. From Maki, colorful croquettes made with ham, spinach, and potatoes. Bento Trip heads to Ibaraki, home of Japanese chestnuts.

With even slight damage, wedding dresses often have to be discarded. Nogami Yuko uses these for upcycling. Bringing happiness from one bride to another; remade better than new.

Asakusa is known worldwide as one of Tokyo's top sightseeing spots. What's kept it in lights is the initiative of residents who are now looking to increase the area's night entertainment options.

Our anchor traveled to the city of Izumo in Shimane Pref. for an impromptu "chatroom" with a Brazilian woman who shares her joy of raising children in rural Japan.

Visit a village named Tenkawa (Heavenly River), where a serene river flows like the Milky Way. Tour a shrine of the same name and a temple with a sacred spring.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 19, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Chicago physician Zaher Sahloul founded an NGO to support people enduring war and natural disasters worldwide. It started in response to war in his homeland. Syria, and continues today in Ukraine.

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Akechi Line, now third-sector Akechi Railway, in Gifu Prefecture. See how the railway continues to operate with local support despite financial challenges.

Taichung City enacted Taiwan's only ordinance on food banking in 2016. Through various initiatives to reuse leftover food, the city aspires to create a zero-food waste environment.

HateAid is Germany's first ever support group for victims of digital violence. We speak to its founder Anna-Lena von Hodenberg about her fight to restore online dignity.

At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.

Marc's bento features gyoza that stay crisp when cold, thanks to panko. From Maki, colorful croquettes made with ham, spinach, and potatoes. Bento Trip heads to Ibaraki, home of Japanese chestnuts.

With even slight damage, wedding dresses often have to be discarded. Nogami Yuko uses these for upcycling. Bringing happiness from one bride to another; remade better than new.

Asakusa is known worldwide as one of Tokyo's top sightseeing spots. What's kept it in lights is the initiative of residents who are now looking to increase the area's night entertainment options.

Taichung City enacted Taiwan's only ordinance on food banking in 2016. Through various initiatives to reuse leftover food, the city aspires to create a zero-food waste environment.

HateAid is Germany's first ever support group for victims of digital violence. We speak to its founder Anna-Lena von Hodenberg about her fight to restore online dignity.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 20, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Marc's bento features gyoza that stay crisp when cold, thanks to panko. From Maki, colorful croquettes made with ham, spinach, and potatoes. Bento Trip heads to Ibaraki, home of Japanese chestnuts.

With even slight damage, wedding dresses often have to be discarded. Nogami Yuko uses these for upcycling. Bringing happiness from one bride to another; remade better than new.

Chicago physician Zaher Sahloul founded an NGO to support people enduring war and natural disasters worldwide. It started in response to war in his homeland. Syria, and continues today in Ukraine.

At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.

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.

Asakusa is known worldwide as one of Tokyo's top sightseeing spots. What's kept it in lights is the initiative of residents who are now looking to increase the area's night entertainment options.

Taichung City enacted Taiwan's only ordinance on food banking in 2016. Through various initiatives to reuse leftover food, the city aspires to create a zero-food waste environment.

Marc's bento features gyoza that stay crisp when cold, thanks to panko. From Maki, colorful croquettes made with ham, spinach, and potatoes. Bento Trip heads to Ibaraki, home of Japanese chestnuts.

With even slight damage, wedding dresses often have to be discarded. Nogami Yuko uses these for upcycling. Bringing happiness from one bride to another; remade better than new.

Our anchor traveled to the city of Izumo in Shimane Pref. for an impromptu "chatroom" with a Brazilian woman who shares her joy of raising children in rural Japan.

At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.

Visit a village named Tenkawa (Heavenly River), where a serene river flows like the Milky Way. Tour a shrine of the same name and a temple with a sacred spring.

Japan has 9 million vacant homes. We investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and see how they're being used creatively to promote population growth and regional revitalization.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 20, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.