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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.

Friedensdorf International takes sick and injured children from war zones to Germany for treatment and rehabilitation - director Birgit Stifter explains its activities on a visit to Hiroshima.

Kyoto skills and culture stretch washi's potential: huge sheets combined with lighting, fabric made from washi threads, biodegradable washi clothing, and a traditional craft for making everyday items.

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Today's theme: Book Design. Digital books mean rapid change for the printed word - physical cover designs focus on texture and fragrance to enchant potential readers. Explore the world of book design.

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Adam Smith is a potter from England who follows a self-sufficient lifestyle in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture - he creates rich natural colours by using handmade glazes made from local plants.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 11 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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.

Gareth Malone teaches singing to people in places where it is uncommon but where the inspiration and unity of music is most needed - he uses choral singing to empower, heal, and connect people.

Kue is a large deep-sea fish that's quite elusive, but its superb flavour keeps people begging for more - savour unique dishes and learn about efforts being taken to protect this luxurious fish.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Kyoto skills and culture stretch washi's potential: huge sheets combined with lighting, fabric made from washi threads, biodegradable washi clothing, and a traditional craft for making everyday items.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Friedensdorf International takes sick and injured children from war zones to Germany for treatment and rehabilitation - director Birgit Stifter explains its activities on a visit to Hiroshima.

Mt. Fuji's Faces: We observe 'Red Fuji' and 'Black Fuji', two dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mt. Fuji mean to the people of Edo?

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Today's theme: Book Design. Digital books mean rapid change for the printed word - physical cover designs focus on texture and fragrance to enchant potential readers. Explore the world of book design.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Adam Smith is a potter from England who follows a self-sufficient lifestyle in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture - he creates rich natural colours by using handmade glazes made from local plants.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Retired railway cars often end up in museums or parks to be appreciated after their service, but some are abandoned and unable to be maintained - see preservation efforts being made in Hokkaido.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Kyoto skills and culture stretch washi's potential: huge sheets combined with lighting, fabric made from washi threads, biodegradable washi clothing, and a traditional craft for making everyday items.

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.

Friedensdorf International takes sick and injured children from war zones to Germany for treatment and rehabilitation - director Birgit Stifter explains its activities on a visit to Hiroshima.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 12 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Today's theme: Book Design. Digital books mean rapid change for the printed word - physical cover designs focus on texture and fragrance to enchant potential readers. Explore the world of book design.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Gareth Malone teaches singing to people in places where it is uncommon but where the inspiration and unity of music is most needed - he uses choral singing to empower, heal, and connect people.

Mt. Fuji's Faces: We observe 'Red Fuji' and 'Black Fuji', two dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mt. Fuji mean to the people of Edo?

The stories behind hit Japanese products plus top creations for niche markets. This time: singing synthesisers and solder.

Adam Smith is a potter from England who follows a self-sufficient lifestyle in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture - he creates rich natural colours by using handmade glazes made from local plants.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Retired railway cars often end up in museums or parks to be appreciated after their service, but some are abandoned and unable to be maintained - see preservation efforts being made in Hokkaido.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Kyoto skills and culture stretch washi's potential: huge sheets combined with lighting, fabric made from washi threads, biodegradable washi clothing, and a traditional craft for making everyday items.