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On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.

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 ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).

James Lambiassi explores historic Aizuwakamatsu (Fukushima Pref.), starting from its iconic Tsuruga Castle.

Yamamoto Riken won the 2024 Pritzker Prize, architecture's highest honor. For decades he has tried to use architecture to revitalize communities. Hear his vision for society and the spaces we build.

Chef Saito cooks a traditional simmered dish in a kaiseki style: Jibuni, simmered duck and awafu. It's a great way to warm up during the cold winter months.

Tucked away at the back of a liquor store in Tokyo's Asagaya district is a small space where customers can drink their in-store purchases. For three days, we asked why they come here to raise a glass.

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 January 13, Day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Yamamoto Riken won the 2024 Pritzker Prize, architecture's highest honor. For decades he has tried to use architecture to revitalize communities. Hear his vision for society and the spaces we build.

James Lambiassi explores historic Aizuwakamatsu (Fukushima Pref.), starting from its iconic Tsuruga Castle.

Chef Saito cooks a traditional simmered dish in a kaiseki style: Jibuni, simmered duck and awafu. It's a great way to warm up during the cold winter months.

Tucked away at the back of a liquor store in Tokyo's Asagaya district is a small space where customers can drink their in-store purchases. For three days, we asked why they come here to raise a glass.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from January 13, Day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Yamafune Kotaro has developed a methodology for the 3D modeling of underwater archaeological sites. He talks about how the technology has changed the field of maritime archaeology.

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.

James Lambiassi explores historic Aizuwakamatsu (Fukushima Pref.), starting from its iconic Tsuruga Castle.

Yamamoto Riken won the 2024 Pritzker Prize, architecture's highest honor. For decades he has tried to use architecture to revitalize communities. Hear his vision for society and the spaces we build.

We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to?

Chef Saito cooks a traditional simmered dish in a kaiseki style: Jibuni, simmered duck and awafu. It's a great way to warm up during the cold winter months.

Tucked away at the back of a liquor store in Tokyo's Asagaya district is a small space where customers can drink their in-store purchases. For three days, we asked why they come here to raise a glass.

The colorful and vivid hues of peacock feathers and jewel beetles are achieved by a mechanism called "structural color." Research is now underway to create structural color ink that will never fade.

James Lambiassi explores historic Aizuwakamatsu (Fukushima Pref.), starting from its iconic Tsuruga Castle.

Yamamoto Riken won the 2024 Pritzker Prize, architecture's highest honor. For decades he has tried to use architecture to revitalize communities. Hear his vision for society and the spaces we build.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from January 14, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Chef Saito cooks a traditional simmered dish in a kaiseki style: Jibuni, simmered duck and awafu. It's a great way to warm up during the cold winter months.

Yamafune Kotaro has developed a methodology for the 3D modeling of underwater archaeological sites. He talks about how the technology has changed the field of maritime archaeology.

We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to?

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.

Tucked away at the back of a liquor store in Tokyo's Asagaya district is a small space where customers can drink their in-store purchases. For three days, we asked why they come here to raise a glass.

The colorful and vivid hues of peacock feathers and jewel beetles are achieved by a mechanism called "structural color." Research is now underway to create structural color ink that will never fade.

James Lambiassi explores historic Aizuwakamatsu (Fukushima Pref.), starting from its iconic Tsuruga Castle.

Chef Saito cooks a traditional simmered dish in a kaiseki style: Jibuni, simmered duck and awafu. It's a great way to warm up during the cold winter months.

We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to?

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, the Kurushima Straits.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from January 14, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Ueno Park is one of Tokyo's oldest public parks. Join us as we take a stroll around the grounds and unravel the story of the city's transition from the samurai era to a modern society.

Lee Jong-rak is a South Korean pastor who has worked for the rights of mothers with unwanted pregnancies, overcoming criticism to establish the first "baby box" there to anonymously give up infants.

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

Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

The colorful and vivid hues of peacock feathers and jewel beetles are achieved by a mechanism called "structural color." Research is now underway to create structural color ink that will never fade.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from January 14, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Lee Jong-rak is a South Korean pastor who has worked for the rights of mothers with unwanted pregnancies, overcoming criticism to establish the first "baby box" there to anonymously give up infants.

Ueno Park is one of Tokyo's oldest public parks. Join us as we take a stroll around the grounds and unravel the story of the city's transition from the samurai era to a modern society.

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

Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from January 14, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Thai activist Patima Tungpuchayakul is co-founder of the NGO called Labour Protection Network. She has been saving workers victimized by the giant fishing industry that is exporting seafood worldwide.

The colorful and vivid hues of peacock feathers and jewel beetles are achieved by a mechanism called "structural color." Research is now underway to create structural color ink that will never fade.

Ueno Park is one of Tokyo's oldest public parks. Join us as we take a stroll around the grounds and unravel the story of the city's transition from the samurai era to a modern society.

Lee Jong-rak is a South Korean pastor who has worked for the rights of mothers with unwanted pregnancies, overcoming criticism to establish the first "baby box" there to anonymously give up infants.

It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to?

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

Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

Ueno Park is one of Tokyo's oldest public parks. Join us as we take a stroll around the grounds and unravel the story of the city's transition from the samurai era to a modern society.

Lee Jong-rak is a South Korean pastor who has worked for the rights of mothers with unwanted pregnancies, overcoming criticism to establish the first "baby box" there to anonymously give up infants.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from January 15, Day 4 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 kaku, or "to write." Explore the unique culture behind them.

Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

Thai activist Patima Tungpuchayakul is co-founder of the NGO called Labour Protection Network. She has been saving workers victimized by the giant fishing industry that is exporting seafood worldwide.

It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to?

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

Ueno Park is one of Tokyo's oldest public parks. Join us as we take a stroll around the grounds and unravel the story of the city's transition from the samurai era to a modern society.

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

Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to?

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, Seto Inland Sea.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from January 15, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.