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#45 Would you check the Japanese in my email? / To politely ask someone to do something, use a "te" form verb and "moraemasen ka." For example, "chekku-shite moraemasen ka" (would you check?).

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

New Year's Day 2024. Japan's Noto Peninsula was hit by a huge earthquake and tsunami. Many lives were lost. One year later, as they look to the future, survivors share stories of courage and grief.

After Tomioka's evacuation order was lifted, the few returnees were mostly elderly. To raise their spirits, Matsumura grows rice from which he can make mochi, a traditional favorite on special days.

#45 Would you check the Japanese in my email? / To politely ask someone to do something, use a "te" form verb and "moraemasen ka." For example, "chekku-shite moraemasen ka" (would you check?).

The ancient capital's dignified air is in part generated by earthen walls. Discover the aesthetic sensibilities and expertise of a traditional plasterer as he pursues beauty in earthen walls.

This time, we're featuring anime studio Pierrot, the 45-year veteran studio behind NARUTO. Hear directly from the creators and get a behind-the-scenes look at BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War.

Numbler erases a part of a cake delivery memo, resulting in the delivery of four cakes instead of one. Barky solves the mystery by showing the difference between ordinal numbers and cardinal numbers.

Located in northern Italy, Parma is famous for cheese and Prosciutto. As a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, it offers a rich culinary tradition and the Festival Verdi, celebrating composer Giuseppe Verdi.

Seto Inland Sea is the largest body of water of its kind in Japan. See the sights of the Great Seto Bridge and the shallow coastal waters through time-lapse photography.

Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

New Year's Day 2024. Japan's Noto Peninsula was hit by a huge earthquake and tsunami. Many lives were lost. One year later, as they look to the future, survivors share stories of courage and grief.

After Tomioka's evacuation order was lifted, the few returnees were mostly elderly. To raise their spirits, Matsumura grows rice from which he can make mochi, a traditional favorite on special days.

This time, we're featuring anime studio Pierrot, the 45-year veteran studio behind NARUTO. Hear directly from the creators and get a behind-the-scenes look at BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War.

Numbler erases a part of a cake delivery memo, resulting in the delivery of four cakes instead of one. Barky solves the mystery by showing the difference between ordinal numbers and cardinal numbers.

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: seven-piece idol group SWEET STEADY (a sister group to FRUITS ZIPPER); and singer-songwriter Ito Kashitaro, whose online videos led to a major-label debut.

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 "Today's Robot"...

This time: obtaining permission. Tran Van Vuong from Vietnam who works as a fishing rod designer tends to use "daijoobu," instead of "yoroshii." By role-playing, he'll learn how to ask for permission.

The miners of Iwami Ginzan worked in darkness, risking their lives for fortune and glory. The area once produced quantities of silver yet had little impact on the beauty of the surrounding mountains.

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 ( ).

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: Press-in piling machines and virus removal filters.

In this episode, we look at Japan's efforts to improve tsunami evacuation, from overcoming "normalcy bias" that causes people to underestimate risk, to the installation of coastal evacuation towers.

Visit the southern island paradise, Taketomi Island, where kitties enjoy climbing great heights! How will they get home once the tide comes in?!

New Year's Day 2024. Japan's Noto Peninsula was hit by a huge earthquake and tsunami. Many lives were lost. One year later, as they look to the future, survivors share stories of courage and grief.

After Tomioka's evacuation order was lifted, the few returnees were mostly elderly. To raise their spirits, Matsumura grows rice from which he can make mochi, a traditional favorite on special days.

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: seven-piece idol group SWEET STEADY (a sister group to FRUITS ZIPPER); and singer-songwriter Ito Kashitaro, whose online videos led to a major-label debut.

This time: obtaining permission. Tran Van Vuong from Vietnam who works as a fishing rod designer tends to use "daijoobu," instead of "yoroshii." By role-playing, he'll learn how to ask for permission.

Visit the southern island paradise, Taketomi Island, where kitties enjoy climbing great heights! How will they get home once the tide comes in?!

This time, we're featuring anime studio Pierrot, the 45-year veteran studio behind NARUTO. Hear directly from the creators and get a behind-the-scenes look at BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War.

Numbler erases a part of a cake delivery memo, resulting in the delivery of four cakes instead of one. Barky solves the mystery by showing the difference between ordinal numbers and cardinal numbers.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: Press-in piling machines and virus removal filters.

In this episode, we look at Japan's efforts to improve tsunami evacuation, from overcoming "normalcy bias" that causes people to underestimate risk, to the installation of coastal evacuation towers.

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 "Today's Robot"...

The miners of Iwami Ginzan worked in darkness, risking their lives for fortune and glory. The area once produced quantities of silver yet had little impact on the beauty of the surrounding mountains.

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 ( ).

Xu Quanyi sees it as his mission to promote the charm of Fukushima. Sharing his stories is how he counters the stigma Fukushima continues to suffer following the 2011 disaster.

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.

Tomita Hiroshi is the founder of a company that specializes in detecting underground cavities. He discusses how his technology is reducing risks and mitigating damage from all sorts of disasters.

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.

We showcase "Documentary 360," a program that highlights high school peace messengers dedicated to sharing the atomic bomb's tragedy with the world.

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.

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 ( ).

Tomita Hiroshi is the founder of a company that specializes in detecting underground cavities. He discusses how his technology is reducing risks and mitigating damage from all sorts of disasters.

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.

We showcase "Documentary 360," a program that highlights high school peace messengers dedicated to sharing the atomic bomb's tragedy with the world.

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 ( ).

Nakarai Shigeyuki is a world-class breakdancer touted as a gold medal contender in the upcoming Paris Olympics. He shares his passion for breaking and discusses its unique appeal.

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: seven-piece idol group SWEET STEADY (a sister group to FRUITS ZIPPER); and singer-songwriter Ito Kashitaro, whose online videos led to a major-label debut.

Tomita Hiroshi is the founder of a company that specializes in detecting underground cavities. He discusses how his technology is reducing risks and mitigating damage from all sorts of disasters.

Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.

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.

We showcase "Documentary 360," a program that highlights high school peace messengers dedicated to sharing the atomic bomb's tragedy with the world.

Nuclear medicine therapy involves delivering radiation-emitting drugs directly inside the body to treat refractory cancers. We explore the mechanism of the therapy and the latest developments.

Tomita Hiroshi is the founder of a company that specializes in detecting underground cavities. He discusses how his technology is reducing risks and mitigating damage from all sorts of disasters.

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 ( ).

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.

We showcase "Documentary 360," a program that highlights high school peace messengers dedicated to sharing the atomic bomb's tragedy with the world.

Nakarai Shigeyuki is a world-class breakdancer touted as a gold medal contender in the upcoming Paris Olympics. He shares his passion for breaking and discusses its unique appeal.

Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.

#45 Would you check the Japanese in my email? / To politely ask someone to do something, use a "te" form verb and "moraemasen ka." For example, "chekku-shite moraemasen ka" (would you check?).

The ancient capital's dignified air is in part generated by earthen walls. Discover the aesthetic sensibilities and expertise of a traditional plasterer as he pursues beauty in earthen walls.

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.

Nuclear medicine therapy involves delivering radiation-emitting drugs directly inside the body to treat refractory cancers. We explore the mechanism of the therapy and the latest developments.

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.

We showcase "Documentary 360," a program that highlights high school peace messengers dedicated to sharing the atomic bomb's tragedy with the world.

Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.

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