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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.

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

Textile producer Shimura Shoji uses plant dyes for his kimonos, while florist Urasawa Mina encourages the enjoyment of flowers. They discuss how their respective fields view and use colour.

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.

Today: Marc prepares bentos with cooking expert Yanagihara Naoyuki, a chef of Japanese cuisine, and the pair make two festive-looking bentos that are perfect for the holiday season together.

Japan loves baseball, but gear can be so costly that some young players give up - Yonezawaya Tomohiro and Oki Satoshi refurbish and sell old gloves at a low price so every child can play ball!

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.

Maminata Ouandaogo's passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair, but she says social pressure outside her salon keeps some people from embracing it.

Edo's Rush Hour: Edo was a city of waterways, the Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, a main commercial artery. A captain's job was high-pressure and required skill and guts.

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.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at plasterwork. Time-honoured methods are still used to achieve astonishing results.

Yakisoba, noodles cooked in a special sauce, are a Japanese festival favourite - discover its origins that are little-known even in Japan.

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 Supreme Court ruled Japan's defunct Eugenic Protection Law as unconstitutional in July 2024 - we look into why many of the victims who were forcefully sterilised remain silent on their suffering.

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 most common winning technique in sumo is when a rikishi forces their opponent out of the ring using 'yorikiri' - experts new and old provide insights and help us break down the manoeuvre.

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.

Travel through one of the largest calderas in the world at Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture - the caldera has fertile ground to sustain crops and livestock.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at miso, Japan's healthy and comforting taste of home.

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.

Used condominiums are popular in Japan, but some lack seismic resistance and are at risk of collapsing in a strong earthquake - we look at what should be done to protect owners and their communities.

This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them.

Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries - watch out for some delightful illustrations too!

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.

Iconic Japanese armour worn for defence - 16th-century helmets featured outlandish shapes like a giant crescent moon or the ears of a rabbit. We uncover the spirit of the samurai behind its creation.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

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 and top creations for niche markets - this time, diagnostic ultrasound machines and sports balls.

Droughts are increasing and simulations predict that megadroughts could occur in the future - discover Japan's technology that could solve water scarcity.

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: 'The New Creature'...

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 Supreme Court ruled Japan's defunct Eugenic Protection Law as unconstitutional in July 2024 - we look into why many of the victims who were forcefully sterilised remain silent on their suffering.

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 most common winning technique in sumo is when a rikishi forces their opponent out of the ring using 'yorikiri' - experts new and old provide insights and help us break down the manoeuvre.

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 and top creations for niche markets - this time, diagnostic ultrasound machines and sports balls.

Droughts are increasing and simulations predict that megadroughts could occur in the future - discover Japan's technology that could solve water scarcity.

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: 'The New Creature'...

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.

Travel through one of the largest calderas in the world at Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture - the caldera has fertile ground to sustain crops and livestock.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at miso, Japan's healthy and comforting taste of home.

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.

Used condominiums are popular in Japan, but some lack seismic resistance and are at risk of collapsing in a strong earthquake - we look at what should be done to protect owners and their communities.

This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them.

Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries - watch out for some delightful illustrations too!

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.

Iconic Japanese armour worn for defence - 16th-century helmets featured outlandish shapes like a giant crescent moon or the ears of a rabbit. We uncover the spirit of the samurai behind its creation.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

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 Supreme Court ruled Japan's defunct Eugenic Protection Law as unconstitutional in July 2024 - we look into why many of the victims who were forcefully sterilised remain silent on their suffering.

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 most common winning technique in sumo is when a rikishi forces their opponent out of the ring using 'yorikiri' - experts new and old provide insights and help us break down the manoeuvre.

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 features creative new approaches to selling apparel products in Japan.

This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them.

Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries - watch out for some delightful illustrations too!

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.

Painter Yoshinari Ishimura has autism - his late mother sparked his love of animals which now inspires his work. With his father's help, Yoshinari is expanding his world and bringing joy to others.

#37 The TV won't turn on... / To explain that you are having a problem with something, say the name of something, then the particle 'ga', and the verb in the negative form followed by 'n desu ga'.

Hina dolls which represent the emperor, empress and imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March the third after they are born as part of Girl's Day celebrations.

A Canadian traverses the Shiretoko mountain range over three days as autumn arrives - his first destination is Mount Rausudake, the highest peak on the Shiretoko Peninsula.

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.

Iconic Japanese armour worn for defence - 16th-century helmets featured outlandish shapes like a giant crescent moon or the ears of a rabbit. We uncover the spirit of the samurai behind its creation.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

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.

Travel through one of the largest calderas in the world at Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture - the caldera has fertile ground to sustain crops and livestock.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at miso, Japan's healthy and comforting taste of home.

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 Supreme Court ruled Japan's defunct Eugenic Protection Law as unconstitutional in July 2024 - we look into why many of the victims who were forcefully sterilised remain silent on their suffering.

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 most common winning technique in sumo is when a rikishi forces their opponent out of the ring using 'yorikiri' - experts new and old provide insights and help us break down the manoeuvre.

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.

Travel through one of the largest calderas in the world at Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture - the caldera has fertile ground to sustain crops and livestock.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at miso, Japan's healthy and comforting taste of home.

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 features creative new approaches to selling apparel products in Japan.

This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them.

Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries - watch out for some delightful illustrations too!

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.

Painter Yoshinari Ishimura has autism - his late mother sparked his love of animals which now inspires his work. With his father's help, Yoshinari is expanding his world and bringing joy to others.

#37 The TV won't turn on... / To explain that you are having a problem with something, say the name of something, then the particle 'ga', and the verb in the negative form followed by 'n desu ga'.

Hina dolls which represent the emperor, empress and imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March the third after they are born as part of Girl's Day celebrations.

A Canadian traverses the Shiretoko mountain range over three days as autumn arrives - his first destination is Mount Rausudake, the highest peak on the Shiretoko Peninsula.

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.

Iconic Japanese armour worn for defence - 16th-century helmets featured outlandish shapes like a giant crescent moon or the ears of a rabbit. We uncover the spirit of the samurai behind its creation.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

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.

When Sunao Tsuboi met the US President in Hiroshima in 2016, the encounter was but one step in a decades-long journey to abolish nuclear weapons for the atomic bomb survivor.

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.

Barack Obama became the first sitting US President to visit Hiroshima in 2016 - watch and learn how the historic day came to be, including interviews with hibakusha survivors and Obama's speechwriter.

Daisen-Oki: Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that inspired myths and legends.

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.

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: Haku. (an Osaka-based four-piece band praised for their unique lyrics and sound) and XinU (a smoky-voiced singer with a sound that blends diverse elements).

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 2-13.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at plasterwork. Time-honoured methods are still used to achieve astonishing results.

Visit Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, the setting of several Japanese myths, to meet a mischievous kitty living on a farm near the Hii River, then visit a pottery factory to see a blue-eyed cat at work.

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.

A mysterious fish from the depths has lured the Darwin team into the chilly waters off northern Japan for a closer look. The result: shocking dining habits and terrifying battles over spawning rights!

Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan - see the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

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.

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal - Porto's historic centre, which is a World Heritage Site, and the Gaia District, which is lined with port wine cellars, are separated by the Douro river.

With over 120 islands, the Amakusa region is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed - see Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty through time-lapse photography.

Towada: Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mount Hachimantai - it presents nature in its many forms.

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.

Painter Yoshinari Ishimura has autism - his late mother sparked his love of animals which now inspires his work. With his father's help, Yoshinari is expanding his world and bringing joy to others.

#37 The TV won't turn on... / To explain that you are having a problem with something, say the name of something, then the particle 'ga', and the verb in the negative form followed by 'n desu ga'.

Hina dolls which represent the emperor, empress and imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March the third after they are born as part of Girl's Day celebrations.

A Canadian traverses the Shiretoko mountain range over three days as autumn arrives - his first destination is Mount Rausudake, the highest peak on the Shiretoko Peninsula.

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.

When Sunao Tsuboi met the US President in Hiroshima in 2016, the encounter was but one step in a decades-long journey to abolish nuclear weapons for the atomic bomb survivor.

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.

Barack Obama became the first sitting US President to visit Hiroshima in 2016 - watch and learn how the historic day came to be, including interviews with hibakusha survivors and Obama's speechwriter.

Daisen-Oki: Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that inspired myths and legends.

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 features creative new approaches to selling apparel products in Japan.

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 2-13.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at plasterwork. Time-honoured methods are still used to achieve astonishing results.

Visit Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, the setting of several Japanese myths, to meet a mischievous kitty living on a farm near the Hii River, then visit a pottery factory to see a blue-eyed cat at work.

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.

Painter Yoshinari Ishimura has autism - his late mother sparked his love of animals which now inspires his work. With his father's help, Yoshinari is expanding his world and bringing joy to others.

#37 The TV won't turn on... / To explain that you are having a problem with something, say the name of something, then the particle 'ga', and the verb in the negative form followed by 'n desu ga'.

Hina dolls which represent the emperor, empress and imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March the third after they are born as part of Girl's Day celebrations.

A Canadian traverses the Shiretoko mountain range over three days as autumn arrives - his first destination is Mount Rausudake, the highest peak on the Shiretoko Peninsula.

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.

A mysterious fish from the depths has lured the Darwin team into the chilly waters off northern Japan for a closer look. The result: shocking dining habits and terrifying battles over spawning rights!

Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan - see the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

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.

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal - Porto's historic centre, which is a World Heritage Site, and the Gaia District, which is lined with port wine cellars, are separated by the Douro river.

With over 120 islands, the Amakusa region is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed - see Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty through time-lapse photography.

Towada: Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mount Hachimantai - it presents nature in its many forms.

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.

When Sunao Tsuboi met the US President in Hiroshima in 2016, the encounter was but one step in a decades-long journey to abolish nuclear weapons for the atomic bomb survivor.

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.

Barack Obama became the first sitting US President to visit Hiroshima in 2016 - watch and learn how the historic day came to be, including interviews with hibakusha survivors and Obama's speechwriter.

Daisen-Oki: Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that inspired myths and legends.

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.

A mysterious fish from the depths has lured the Darwin team into the chilly waters off northern Japan for a closer look. The result: shocking dining habits and terrifying battles over spawning rights!

Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan - see the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

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.

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: Haku. (an Osaka-based four-piece band praised for their unique lyrics and sound) and XinU (a smoky-voiced singer with a sound that blends diverse elements).

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: 'The New Creature'...

Today: words of support for a co-worker. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang, from Vietnam, works at a paper products company. In a roleplay challenge, she must reach out to a co-worker to offer support.

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.

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal - Porto's historic centre, which is a World Heritage Site, and the Gaia District, which is lined with port wine cellars, are separated by the Douro river.

With over 120 islands, the Amakusa region is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed - see Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty through time-lapse photography.

Towada: Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mount Hachimantai - it presents nature in its many forms.

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 and top creations for niche markets - this time, diagnostic ultrasound machines and sports balls.

Droughts are increasing and simulations predict that megadroughts could occur in the future - discover Japan's technology that could solve water scarcity.

Visit Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, the setting of several Japanese myths, to meet a mischievous kitty living on a farm near the Hii River, then visit a pottery factory to see a blue-eyed cat at work.

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.

When Sunao Tsuboi met the US President in Hiroshima in 2016, the encounter was but one step in a decades-long journey to abolish nuclear weapons for the atomic bomb survivor.

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.

Barack Obama became the first sitting US President to visit Hiroshima in 2016 - watch and learn how the historic day came to be, including interviews with hibakusha survivors and Obama's speechwriter.

Daisen-Oki: Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that inspired myths and legends.

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.

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: Haku. (an Osaka-based four-piece band praised for their unique lyrics and sound) and XinU (a smoky-voiced singer with a sound that blends diverse elements).

Today: words of support for a co-worker. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang, from Vietnam, works at a paper products company. In a roleplay challenge, she must reach out to a co-worker to offer support.

Visit Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, the setting of several Japanese myths, to meet a mischievous kitty living on a farm near the Hii River, then visit a pottery factory to see a blue-eyed cat at work.

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.

A mysterious fish from the depths has lured the Darwin team into the chilly waters off northern Japan for a closer look. The result: shocking dining habits and terrifying battles over spawning rights!

Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan - see the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

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.

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

Tanaka Terumi, a member of a Japanese organisation of atomic bomb survivors, spoke at a high school in Saitama City and urged students to think about how to create a future without nuclear weapons.

#28 May I take photos here? / When seeking permission to do something, change the end of a verb to 'te' (for example, 'toru' [take] becomes 'totte'), then add 'mo ii desu ka'.

Safety pictograms are useful tools for learning about disaster hazards without the need for words. Learning the key points of their colours and designs will surely help you protect yourself.

This time we introduce 'Japan Delish', which showcases the variation of Japanese food culture which evolved in a unique way - we demonstrate this by showing curry rice and Chinese dumplings.

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 Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time.

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: US Influences.

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.

Japan is seeing a rise in real estate fraud targeting elderly people living alone - we explore ways to protect people with cognitive decline from scam sales of unwanted land and property.

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.

Communities along the Mogami River in Yamagata Prefecture keep traditional ways of surviving the harsh winter alive - get to know the real Japan on this programme and discover useful travel tips.

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.

Oka Yuki uses digital technology to make rehabilitation programmes more enjoyable for children with disabilities - he shares his vision for combining medical and welfare services with entertainment.

Chewy Japanese udon, savoury and umami-rich soup, and crispy tempura - chef Rika shows us how to make it all and master the art of making handmade udon from scratch... it's deliciously simple!

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.

Gum, chocolate, candy and snacks are crammed into a penny candy shop in Akabane in Tokyo - what is the store's enduring appeal to customers of all ages? Explore the answer over three summer days.

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.

iPS cells are being used to treat eye diseases to address donor shortages. We explore advancements made in Japan, such as the transplantation of iPS cell-derived corneal cells and retinal sheets.

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.

How will Trump's policies impact an already polarised nation and a chaotic international stage? Tatsumi Yuki from the Stimson Center discusses the aftermath of the 2024 US presidential election.

Sacred ground to the Japanese, Wakayama Prefecture is also popular with overseas visitors - we dig a little deeper into what makes it so special.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

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.

Oka Yuki uses digital technology to make rehabilitation programmes more enjoyable for children with disabilities - he shares his vision for combining medical and welfare services with entertainment.

Communities along the Mogami River in Yamagata Prefecture keep traditional ways of surviving the harsh winter alive - get to know the real Japan on this programme and discover useful travel tips.

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

Chewy Japanese udon, savoury and umami-rich soup, and crispy tempura - chef Rika shows us how to make it all and master the art of making handmade udon from scratch... it's deliciously simple!

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

Gum, chocolate, candy and snacks are crammed into a penny candy shop in Akabane in Tokyo - what is the store's enduring appeal to customers of all ages? Explore the answer over three summer days.

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.

How will Trump's policies impact an already polarised nation and a chaotic international stage? Tatsumi Yuki from the Stimson Center discusses the aftermath of the 2024 US presidential election.

Droughts are increasing and simulations predict that megadroughts could occur in the future - discover Japan's technology that could solve water scarcity.

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.

Misawa Noriyuki is a shoemaker who produces traditional footwear as well as innovative artwork that uses shoes as a motif. He is always in search of the next 'new shoe' that only he can create.

iPS cells are being used to treat eye diseases to address donor shortages. We explore advancements made in Japan, such as the transplantation of iPS cell-derived corneal cells and retinal sheets.

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.

Communities along the Mogami River in Yamagata Prefecture keep traditional ways of surviving the harsh winter alive - get to know the real Japan on this programme and discover useful travel tips.

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.

Oka Yuki uses digital technology to make rehabilitation programmes more enjoyable for children with disabilities - he shares his vision for combining medical and welfare services with entertainment.

A Stylish Concert: A master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity types at a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, and in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP...

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

Chewy Japanese udon, savoury and umami-rich soup, and crispy tempura - chef Rika shows us how to make it all and master the art of making handmade udon from scratch... it's deliciously simple!

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.

Gum, chocolate, candy and snacks are crammed into a penny candy shop in Akabane in Tokyo - what is the store's enduring appeal to customers of all ages? Explore the answer over three summer days.

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.

Weather pains are a common complaint, but the mechanism behind them was not well understood. Now, a Japanese researcher proves these pains aren't just in your head... they're in your ear!

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.

Communities along the Mogami River in Yamagata Prefecture keep traditional ways of surviving the harsh winter alive - get to know the real Japan on this programme and discover useful travel tips.

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.

Oka Yuki uses digital technology to make rehabilitation programmes more enjoyable for children with disabilities - he shares his vision for combining medical and welfare services with entertainment.

How will Trump's policies impact an already polarised nation and a chaotic international stage? Tatsumi Yuki from the Stimson Center discusses the aftermath of the 2024 US presidential election.

Sacred ground to the Japanese, Wakayama Prefecture is also popular with overseas visitors - we dig a little deeper into what makes it so special.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

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.

Chewy Japanese udon, savoury and umami-rich soup, and crispy tempura - chef Rika shows us how to make it all and master the art of making handmade udon from scratch... it's deliciously simple!

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.

Misawa Noriyuki is a shoemaker who produces traditional footwear as well as innovative artwork that uses shoes as a motif. He is always in search of the next 'new shoe' that only he can create.

A Stylish Concert: A master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity types at a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, and in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP...

This episode features creative new approaches to selling apparel products in Japan.

Gum, chocolate, candy and snacks are crammed into a penny candy shop in Akabane in Tokyo - what is the store's enduring appeal to customers of all ages? Explore the answer over three summer days.

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.

Weather pains are a common complaint, but the mechanism behind them was not well understood. Now, a Japanese researcher proves these pains aren't just in your head... they're in your ear!

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.

Communities along the Mogami River in Yamagata Prefecture keep traditional ways of surviving the harsh winter alive - get to know the real Japan on this programme and discover useful travel tips.