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Enami Noriyuki won the coveted Double Gold Award at the world's most prestigious marmalade-making competition in 2020 and 2022. He talks about the secrets of his craft and his tumultuous journey.

Globally-renowned chef Kuwakino Keiko uses a new take on traditional methods to showcase the culture, climate and produce of Minami-Uonuma, one of the snowiest places in Japan.

Eirakukan is a historic theater in Hyogo Prefecture. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains how traditional seating and a small capacity create an extraordinary and intimate atmosphere.

Could artificial blood help solve the blood shortage? In this program we'll examine how Prof. Teruyuki KOMATSU of Chuo University is turning something that has long been a dream into reality.

News 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

Senju in northeastern Tokyo developed 400 years ago as a post town providing lodging for travelers. We explore this historic area and meet the people and places at the heart of the community.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Oda Yuriko has a disease which affects her muscles. She runs an app that offers fellow wheelchair users information about accessibility in the hopes of creating a world that works for everyone.

Our focus this time is honey. Innovations like urban beekeeping are born of a global bee crisis. Differing flowers and environments offer infinite flavors in this fascinating world of honey.

With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Enami Noriyuki won the coveted Double Gold Award at the world's most prestigious marmalade-making competition in 2020 and 2022. He talks about the secrets of his craft and his tumultuous journey.

Globally-renowned chef Kuwakino Keiko uses a new take on traditional methods to showcase the culture, climate and produce of Minami-Uonuma, one of the snowiest places in Japan.

Senju in northeastern Tokyo developed 400 years ago as a post town providing lodging for travelers. We explore this historic area and meet the people and places at the heart of the community.

Eirakukan is a historic theater in Hyogo Prefecture. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains how traditional seating and a small capacity create an extraordinary and intimate atmosphere.

Enami Noriyuki won the coveted Double Gold Award at the world's most prestigious marmalade-making competition in 2020 and 2022. He talks about the secrets of his craft and his tumultuous journey.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Oda Yuriko has a disease which affects her muscles. She runs an app that offers fellow wheelchair users information about accessibility in the hopes of creating a world that works for everyone.

Our focus this time is honey. Innovations like urban beekeeping are born of a global bee crisis. Differing flowers and environments offer infinite flavors in this fascinating world of honey.

With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

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.

Globally-renowned chef Kuwakino Keiko uses a new take on traditional methods to showcase the culture, climate and produce of Minami-Uonuma, one of the snowiest places in Japan.

Senju in northeastern Tokyo developed 400 years ago as a post town providing lodging for travelers. We explore this historic area and meet the people and places at the heart of the community.

Enami Noriyuki won the coveted Double Gold Award at the world's most prestigious marmalade-making competition in 2020 and 2022. He talks about the secrets of his craft and his tumultuous journey.

Eirakukan is a historic theater in Hyogo Prefecture. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains how traditional seating and a small capacity create an extraordinary and intimate atmosphere.

News 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Miwa Kaito uses information and communications technology to help children in poverty around the world who lack access to adequate schooling. He shares his vision for providing educational support.

In this episode, we learn about the spring dates of seimei and kokuu. The temple chefs show us how to make two seasonal specialties, yomogi rice cakes and bamboo shoots mixed with sansho leaves.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

The new Yamagata Shinkansen Series E8, which has unique features inspired Yamagata Prefecture, made its debut in March 2024. See the efforts being made along the line to attract passengers.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Miwa Kaito uses information and communications technology to help children in poverty around the world who lack access to adequate schooling. He shares his vision for providing educational support.

In this episode, we learn about the spring dates of seimei and kokuu. The temple chefs show us how to make two seasonal specialties, yomogi rice cakes and bamboo shoots mixed with sansho leaves.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

The new Yamagata Shinkansen Series E8, which has unique features inspired Yamagata Prefecture, made its debut in March 2024. See the efforts being made along the line to attract passengers.