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NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The population of Ogatsu in northeast Japan has plummeted since the 2011 tsunami - we visit a fishing family and a traditional dancer who love their hometown and are trying to keep traditions alive.

#36 From what time to what time can we use the bath? / To ask when something is open or available, put 'wa' after the name of something, then 'nan-ji kara nan-ji made desu ka'.

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

A pair of canoers take on one of the fastest-flowing streams in Hokkaido to feast their eyes on a valley adorned with autumn leaves - it's a paddler's delight to enjoy splendid views from their canoe!

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-11.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at Japan's innovative, efficient, and convenient laundry services.

We meet 20 playful cats at a temple once believed to have been home to a dragon as they show off their favourite spots and play together, then visit Tokoname and meet a real-life beckoning cat!

NHK World-Japan presents Grand Sumo November Tournament Day 15 action live from Fukuoka as top wrestlers have their fifteenth bouts of the 15-day contest.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The population of Ogatsu in northeast Japan has plummeted since the 2011 tsunami - we visit a fishing family and a traditional dancer who love their hometown and are trying to keep traditions alive.

#36 From what time to what time can we use the bath? / To ask when something is open or available, put 'wa' after the name of something, then 'nan-ji kara nan-ji made desu ka'.

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

A pair of canoers take on one of the fastest-flowing streams in Hokkaido to feast their eyes on a valley adorned with autumn leaves - it's a paddler's delight to enjoy splendid views from their canoe!

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This episode highlights Ishida Hiroyasu, a rising star known for his dynamic style and hit film Penguin Highway - tune in for the full version of Ishida's feature film debut Sonny Boy & Dewdrop Girl.

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Florence is a city in Italy celebrated for its medieval history - renowned as the Renaissance's birthplace, Florence was a cultural and artistic capital from the 14th to 16th centuries A.D. / C.E.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The word yakumi refers to using traditional herbs and spices - Japanese food wouldn't be the same without favourites like wasabi or yuzu. See how these and more are influencing global food trends.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This episode highlights Ishida Hiroyasu, a rising star known for his dynamic style and hit film Penguin Highway - tune in for the full version of Ishida's feature film debut Sonny Boy & Dewdrop Girl.

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives - get ready for fun with anime, songs, exercises and Pythagora tools! This time: 'It Can't Be Done!'...

Today: explaining a need for staffing adjustment. Kaung Htet Paing from Myanmar works at Narita Airport - in a role play challenge, he reports to a supervisor that a co-worker is unwell.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions and famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes - every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan - we examine its past and present with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: The Holiest Place.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The stories behind hit Japanese products plus top creations for niche markets - this time, fan-cooled workwear and marine cargo tanks.

Landslides: About 1,000 landslides - including land slips, debris flows, and falling rocks - occur each year in Japan, often causing major damage. We look at their causes and latest countermeasures.

We meet 20 playful cats at a temple once believed to have been home to a dragon as they show off their favourite spots and play together, then visit Tokoname and meet a real-life beckoning cat!

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The word yakumi refers to using traditional herbs and spices - Japanese food wouldn't be the same without favourites like wasabi or yuzu. See how these and more are influencing global food trends.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Today: explaining a need for staffing adjustment. Kaung Htet Paing from Myanmar works at Narita Airport - in a role play challenge, he reports to a supervisor that a co-worker is unwell.

We meet 20 playful cats at a temple once believed to have been home to a dragon as they show off their favourite spots and play together, then visit Tokoname and meet a real-life beckoning cat!

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This programme features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans - each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of programmes focusing on Japan.