NHK WORLD-JAPAN

In 2024, Ishigami Junya received the prestigious Austrian Frederick Kiesler Prize for Architecture and the Arts. He talks about his groundbreaking work and ponders the meaning of architecture.

We revisit Ukrainian musicians Alek and Vadym in Nagasaki as they create a music video to express their prayer for peace, and meet Yuliya, also from Ukraine, who works at a restaurant in Kanagawa.

In August 2024, Japan Meteorological Agency issued a bulletin about the possibility of a major quake occurring in the Nankai Trough. We review the story, learn about quake advisories and key terms.

#32 How can I get to the Ninja Museum? / If you want to ask for directions, say the name of your destination, then "made doo ittara ii desu ka.".

Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese.

We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.

This episode features a 300-year-old sake brewery that is focused on preserving its traditions and identity while extending its reach and expanding its offerings.

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.

Experience the cutting edge of Japanese entertainment as we turn the spotlight on virtual artists. This week, the first virtual singer to play the Budokan: KAF.

We revisit Ukrainian musicians Alek and Vadym in Nagasaki as they create a music video to express their prayer for peace, and meet Yuliya, also from Ukraine, who works at a restaurant in Kanagawa.

In 2024, Ishigami Junya received the prestigious Austrian Frederick Kiesler Prize for Architecture and the Arts. He talks about his groundbreaking work and ponders the meaning of architecture.

A dapper young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye. From the way they're looking at each other, it's clear that there's something going on between them.

In August 2024, Japan Meteorological Agency issued a bulletin about the possibility of a major quake occurring in the Nankai Trough. We review the story, learn about quake advisories and key terms.

#32 How can I get to the Ninja Museum? / If you want to ask for directions, say the name of your destination, then "made doo ittara ii desu ka.".

Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese.

We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.

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 revisit Ukrainian musicians Alek and Vadym in Nagasaki as they create a music video to express their prayer for peace, and meet Yuliya, also from Ukraine, who works at a restaurant in Kanagawa.

In 2024, Ishigami Junya received the prestigious Austrian Frederick Kiesler Prize for Architecture and the Arts. He talks about his groundbreaking work and ponders the meaning of architecture.

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: automatic door sensors & banknote printing machines.

In August 2024, Japan Meteorological Agency issued a bulletin about the possibility of a major quake occurring in the Nankai Trough. We review the story, learn about quake advisories and key terms.

#32 How can I get to the Ninja Museum? / If you want to ask for directions, say the name of your destination, then "made doo ittara ii desu ka.".

Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese.

We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.

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.

A dapper young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye. From the way they're looking at each other, it's clear that there's something going on between them.

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

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

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 revisit Ukrainian musicians Alek and Vadym in Nagasaki as they create a music video to express their prayer for peace, and meet Yuliya, also from Ukraine, who works at a restaurant in Kanagawa.

In August 2024, Japan Meteorological Agency issued a bulletin about the possibility of a major quake occurring in the Nankai Trough. We review the story, learn about quake advisories and key terms.

#32 How can I get to the Ninja Museum? / If you want to ask for directions, say the name of your destination, then "made doo ittara ii desu ka.".

Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese.

We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.

A dapper young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye. From the way they're looking at each other, it's clear that there's something going on between them.

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

Vincent Ng heads deep into the mountains to a remote village, Shiiba. He explores a way of life adapted to steep slopes with unique architecture, slash-and-burn farming, hunting and sacred rituals.

Muta Yoca is an artist whose vibrant, dynamic pieces are based on the Kutani-yaki style of ceramics. We speak with Muta about her global popularity and how she creates art unburdened by convention.

Start a day with Chef Rika's Japanese Breakfast toast! Featured recipes: (1) Tuna-Mayo and Nori Toast (2) Anko and Butter Toast (3) Julienne Vegetable Soup.

A shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to a deity believed to control the weather. For three days in fall, a season of fickle weather in Japan, we asked people why they wanted divine help for sunny skies.

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.

Whether it's self-sufficient living or preserving an old home, there are people in Japan who've found ways to give their daily lives more meaning. We dig a little deeper.

Muta Yoca is an artist whose vibrant, dynamic pieces are based on the Kutani-yaki style of ceramics. We speak with Muta about her global popularity and how she creates art unburdened by convention.

Vincent Ng heads deep into the mountains to a remote village, Shiiba. He explores a way of life adapted to steep slopes with unique architecture, slash-and-burn farming, hunting and sacred rituals.

Start a day with Chef Rika's Japanese Breakfast toast! Featured recipes: (1) Tuna-Mayo and Nori Toast (2) Anko and Butter Toast (3) Julienne Vegetable Soup.

A shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to a deity believed to control the weather. For three days in fall, a season of fickle weather in Japan, we asked people why they wanted divine help for sunny skies.

100 years ago, on September 1, 1923, a major earthquake struck Japan. The Great Kanto Earthquake left an estimated 105,000 people dead or missing, yet most of the victims perished in fires. Why?

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.

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.

Vincent Ng heads deep into the mountains to a remote village, Shiiba. He explores a way of life adapted to steep slopes with unique architecture, slash-and-burn farming, hunting and sacred rituals.

Muta Yoca is an artist whose vibrant, dynamic pieces are based on the Kutani-yaki style of ceramics. We speak with Muta about her global popularity and how she creates art unburdened by convention.

For the annual Tanabata Star Festival, families across Edo flew bamboo stalks adorned with strips of paper and ornaments representing wishes. We examine what their wishes tell us about their lives.

Start a day with Chef Rika's Japanese Breakfast toast! Featured recipes: (1) Tuna-Mayo and Nori Toast (2) Anko and Butter Toast (3) Julienne Vegetable Soup.

A shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to a deity believed to control the weather. For three days in fall, a season of fickle weather in Japan, we asked people why they wanted divine help for sunny skies.

From regulating the body's internal clock, to possibly curing Parkinson's disease, mushrooms have been revealing one amazing ability after another!

Vincent Ng heads deep into the mountains to a remote village, Shiiba. He explores a way of life adapted to steep slopes with unique architecture, slash-and-burn farming, hunting and sacred rituals.

Muta Yoca is an artist whose vibrant, dynamic pieces are based on the Kutani-yaki style of ceramics. We speak with Muta about her global popularity and how she creates art unburdened by convention.

Whether it's self-sufficient living or preserving an old home, there are people in Japan who've found ways to give their daily lives more meaning. We dig a little deeper.

Start a day with Chef Rika's Japanese Breakfast toast! Featured recipes: (1) Tuna-Mayo and Nori Toast (2) Anko and Butter Toast (3) Julienne Vegetable Soup.

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.

For the annual Tanabata Star Festival, families across Edo flew bamboo stalks adorned with strips of paper and ornaments representing wishes. We examine what their wishes tell us about their lives.

This episode features a 300-year-old sake brewery that is focused on preserving its traditions and identity while extending its reach and expanding its offerings.

A shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to a deity believed to control the weather. For three days in fall, a season of fickle weather in Japan, we asked people why they wanted divine help for sunny skies.

From regulating the body's internal clock, to possibly curing Parkinson's disease, mushrooms have been revealing one amazing ability after another!

Vincent Ng heads deep into the mountains to a remote village, Shiiba. He explores a way of life adapted to steep slopes with unique architecture, slash-and-burn farming, hunting and sacred rituals.

Start a day with Chef Rika's Japanese Breakfast toast! Featured recipes: (1) Tuna-Mayo and Nori Toast (2) Anko and Butter Toast (3) Julienne Vegetable Soup.

For the annual Tanabata Star Festival, families across Edo flew bamboo stalks adorned with strips of paper and ornaments representing wishes. We examine what their wishes tell us about their lives.

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

Whether it's self-sufficient living or preserving an old home, there are people in Japan who've found ways to give their daily lives more meaning. We dig a little deeper.