NHK World - Japan

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

New research results have revealed that resetting a disrupted body clock can improve sleep. We introduce a hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments and share dietary tips for better sleep.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

In the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Ashizawa Keiji founded Ishinomaki Laboratory, a furniture company now winning global acclaim that incorporates stories of the disaster in its designs.

Go superstar Ichiriki Ryo, 27, has upended traditional thinking about the board game in his native Japan and, in the process, delivered the country's first world title in 19 years.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan.

The fact that Japan is very dry in winter greatly increases the risk of fire. We learn tips for preventing fires occurring and how to respond effectively when a fire breaks out.

This time we introduce "JAPAN DELISH." It showcases the variation of Japanese food culture which evolved in a unique way. We present that by showing curry rice or Chinese dumplings.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

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

Mitsuta Haruo is the only craftsman in Japan specializing in "jizai okimono" - meticulously made, highly articulated metal figures of animals such as insects and crustaceans. He talks about his craft.

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 residents of Tomioka had to evacuate after the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Accident. As people gradually return and rebuild, will a new school song help bring them together?

#2 I'm Tam. I'm a student. / Introducing yourself is easy. Put "desu" after your name or occupation to explain who you are and what you do.

Kyoto has many stores specializing in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu. Some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.

Mother and daughter camp lakeside in the peak of autumn hues. Enjoying a home-cooked meal outdoors, a natural hot spring footbath, and a mysterious spectacular view make them feel at home with nature.

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Oyu Stone Circles.

This program 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's flagship hourly news program 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.

New research results have revealed that resetting a disrupted body clock can improve sleep. We introduce a hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments and share dietary tips for better sleep.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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.

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan.

The fact that Japan is very dry in winter greatly increases the risk of fire. We learn tips for preventing fires occurring and how to respond effectively when a fire breaks out.

This time we introduce "JAPAN DELISH." It showcases the variation of Japanese food culture which evolved in a unique way. We present that by showing curry rice or Chinese dumplings.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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 Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Dogu.

This program 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.

Go superstar Ichiriki Ryo, 27, has upended traditional thinking about the board game in his native Japan and, in the process, delivered the country's first world title in 19 years.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Actor Charles Glover discovers a hidden village of thatched roofs right in Kobe city. He delights in the architecture, the charming people and even a rural kabuki performance.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Shiraishi Yuriko is working to popularize "surimi," a type of processed fish paste, in Africa. She talks about how her efforts are helping empower African women and improve their status in society.

In a kaiseki cooking class, Chef Saito adds orange to namasu salad, and fragrant sesame to grilled squid. The dishes are presented in traditional hassun style.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Musashino Art University's annual festival is a showcase for the students' creativity. For three days, we watched them prepare for an event open to the public for the first time in three years.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

New research results have revealed that resetting a disrupted body clock can improve sleep. We introduce a hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments and share dietary tips for better sleep.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Is AI being misused by powerful tech companies and governments to manipulate us, and how can we prevent it from becoming weaponized? Maria Ressa shares her insights.

The Japanese love finding ways to reuse things that are discarded or broken. We see how a little ingenuity can make life a whole lot richer.

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

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Shiraishi Yuriko is working to popularize "surimi," a type of processed fish paste, in Africa. She talks about how her efforts are helping empower African women and improve their status in society.

Actor Charles Glover discovers a hidden village of thatched roofs right in Kobe city. He delights in the architecture, the charming people and even a rural kabuki performance.

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

In a kaiseki cooking class, Chef Saito adds orange to namasu salad, and fragrant sesame to grilled squid. The dishes are presented in traditional hassun style.

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

Musashino Art University's annual festival is a showcase for the students' creativity. For three days, we watched them prepare for an event open to the public for the first time in three years.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 program 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.

Is AI being misused by powerful tech companies and governments to manipulate us, and how can we prevent it from becoming weaponized? Maria Ressa shares her insights.

The number of visitors to Japan is rising. However, many do not know what to do during an earthquake, tsunami or typhoon. Find out the technologies being developed to protect visitors from disasters.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

In September 2022, Fabio Luisi was appointed chief conductor of the NHK Symphony Orchestra. He shares his thoughts about music and his work as a conductor thus far.

New research results have revealed that resetting a disrupted body clock can improve sleep. We introduce a hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments and share dietary tips for better sleep.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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.

Actor Charles Glover discovers a hidden village of thatched roofs right in Kobe city. He delights in the architecture, the charming people and even a rural kabuki performance.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

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

Shiraishi Yuriko is working to popularize "surimi," a type of processed fish paste, in Africa. She talks about how her efforts are helping empower African women and improve their status in society.

In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

In a kaiseki cooking class, Chef Saito adds orange to namasu salad, and fragrant sesame to grilled squid. The dishes are presented in traditional hassun style.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Musashino Art University's annual festival is a showcase for the students' creativity. For three days, we watched them prepare for an event open to the public for the first time in three years.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Osaka University assistant professor Shunsuke Shigaki seeks to design a robot that realizes the challenging function of odor detection by recreating the capabilities of the silk moth.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Actor Charles Glover discovers a hidden village of thatched roofs right in Kobe city. He delights in the architecture, the charming people and even a rural kabuki performance.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Shiraishi Yuriko is working to popularize "surimi," a type of processed fish paste, in Africa. She talks about how her efforts are helping empower African women and improve their status in society.

Is AI being misused by powerful tech companies and governments to manipulate us, and how can we prevent it from becoming weaponized? Maria Ressa shares her insights.

The Japanese love finding ways to reuse things that are discarded or broken. We see how a little ingenuity can make life a whole lot richer.

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

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

In a kaiseki cooking class, Chef Saito adds orange to namasu salad, and fragrant sesame to grilled squid. The dishes are presented in traditional hassun style.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

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

In September 2022, Fabio Luisi was appointed chief conductor of the NHK Symphony Orchestra. He shares his thoughts about music and his work as a conductor thus far.

In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.

Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character. We see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style and go stargazing with an astronomer.

Musashino Art University's annual festival is a showcase for the students' creativity. For three days, we watched them prepare for an event open to the public for the first time in three years.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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.

Osaka University assistant professor Shunsuke Shigaki seeks to design a robot that realizes the challenging function of odor detection by recreating the capabilities of the silk moth.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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.

Actor Charles Glover discovers a hidden village of thatched roofs right in Kobe city. He delights in the architecture, the charming people and even a rural kabuki performance.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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.

In a kaiseki cooking class, Chef Saito adds orange to namasu salad, and fragrant sesame to grilled squid. The dishes are presented in traditional hassun style.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Lacquer.

This program 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.

Is AI being misused by powerful tech companies and governments to manipulate us, and how can we prevent it from becoming weaponized? Maria Ressa shares her insights.

The Japanese love finding ways to reuse things that are discarded or broken. We see how a little ingenuity can make life a whole lot richer.

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

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

With her dedication to handcrafting, woodworker Mira Nakashima keeps her father, George Nakashima's legacy alive by creating furniture that holds the spirit of each tree she selects for her designs.

In Nagaoka, there's an ekiben shaped by layers of tradition, featuring chicken meatballs with local chili, 100-year-old abura-age, thrice-pickled eggplants in miso and more, each with their own story.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to washi. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Miyama is famous for its roof thatching tradition. The town of Hanase continues to serve the local specialty, foraged, wild-food cuisine.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

We follow a unique initiative led by expert horse-handler Iwama Takashi as he strives to harness the potential of horse-drawn carts to provide renewable electricity to off-grid communities in Senegal.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Osaka University assistant professor Shunsuke Shigaki seeks to design a robot that realizes the challenging function of odor detection by recreating the capabilities of the silk moth.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colorful 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 do the cast and crew prepare for a kabuki performance? Actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the rehearsals and technical complexities of a recent nationwide tour.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

With her dedication to handcrafting, woodworker Mira Nakashima keeps her father, George Nakashima's legacy alive by creating furniture that holds the spirit of each tree she selects for her designs.

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

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

In Nagaoka, there's an ekiben shaped by layers of tradition, featuring chicken meatballs with local chili, 100-year-old abura-age, thrice-pickled eggplants in miso and more, each with their own story.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to washi. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Miyama is famous for its roof thatching tradition. The town of Hanase continues to serve the local specialty, foraged, wild-food cuisine.

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

We follow a unique initiative led by expert horse-handler Iwama Takashi as he strives to harness the potential of horse-drawn carts to provide renewable electricity to off-grid communities in Senegal.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 program 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 do the cast and crew prepare for a kabuki performance? Actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the rehearsals and technical complexities of a recent nationwide tour.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

We feature Kure Kaoru, a Hong Kong photographer who experienced the democracy movement. Now, in Ukraine, he is photographing local people and addressing the threat of authoritarianism to the world.

Osaka University assistant professor Shunsuke Shigaki seeks to design a robot that realizes the challenging function of odor detection by recreating the capabilities of the silk moth.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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.

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

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

With her dedication to handcrafting, woodworker Mira Nakashima keeps her father, George Nakashima's legacy alive by creating furniture that holds the spirit of each tree she selects for her designs.

A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

In Nagaoka, there's an ekiben shaped by layers of tradition, featuring chicken meatballs with local chili, 100-year-old abura-age, thrice-pickled eggplants in miso and more, each with their own story.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to washi. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Miyama is famous for its roof thatching tradition. The town of Hanase continues to serve the local specialty, foraged, wild-food cuisine.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

We follow a unique initiative led by expert horse-handler Iwama Takashi as he strives to harness the potential of horse-drawn carts to provide renewable electricity to off-grid communities in Senegal.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

"Trails to Oishii Tokyo" is a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

With her dedication to handcrafting, woodworker Mira Nakashima keeps her father, George Nakashima's legacy alive by creating furniture that holds the spirit of each tree she selects for her designs.

How do the cast and crew prepare for a kabuki performance? Actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the rehearsals and technical complexities of a recent nationwide tour.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

In Nagaoka, there's an ekiben shaped by layers of tradition, featuring chicken meatballs with local chili, 100-year-old abura-age, thrice-pickled eggplants in miso and more, each with their own story.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to washi. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Miyama is famous for its roof thatching tradition. The town of Hanase continues to serve the local specialty, foraged, wild-food cuisine.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

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

We feature Kure Kaoru, a Hong Kong photographer who experienced the democracy movement. Now, in Ukraine, he is photographing local people and addressing the threat of authoritarianism to the world.

A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.

What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.

We follow a unique initiative led by expert horse-handler Iwama Takashi as he strives to harness the potential of horse-drawn carts to provide renewable electricity to off-grid communities in Senegal.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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.

"Trails to Oishii Tokyo" is a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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.

Despite being next to the busy Ikebukuro district, the residential neighborhood of Zoshigaya has managed to avoid the trend of redevelopment. We explore the area and witness the bonds of community.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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.

In Nagaoka, there's an ekiben shaped by layers of tradition, featuring chicken meatballs with local chili, 100-year-old abura-age, thrice-pickled eggplants in miso and more, each with their own story.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to washi. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Miyama is famous for its roof thatching tradition. The town of Hanase continues to serve the local specialty, foraged, wild-food cuisine.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.

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: Shuri Castle.

This program 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 do the cast and crew prepare for a kabuki performance? Actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the rehearsals and technical complexities of a recent nationwide tour.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Textile producer Shimura Shoji uses plant dyes in the threads for his kimono. Florist Urasawa Mina encourages the enjoyment of flowers. They discuss how their respective fields view and use color.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Architect Thomas Rau designed the Dutch Pavilion for the 2025 Expo in Osaka. His Material Passport system tracks material data for reuse, getting global attention for a circular economy innovation.

Today's theme: Evolving Renovations. New approaches use modern tech to reveal and showcase a building's history. From a historic florist to new approaches to office environments, explore renovations.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

In the late 19th century, writer Lafcadio Hearn (Japanese name: Koizumi Yakumo) helped introduce Japan to the wider world. We visit the Izumo area to learn about the supernatural realm that he loved.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

"Trails to Oishii Tokyo" is a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

This episode features the lunches of railway workers, including those of a maintenance crew, a rookie train attendant, a "cat stationmaster," and the technicians on the Doctor Yellow bullet train!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Architect Thomas Rau designed the Dutch Pavilion for the 2025 Expo in Osaka. His Material Passport system tracks material data for reuse, getting global attention for a circular economy innovation.

Textile producer Shimura Shoji uses plant dyes in the threads for his kimono. Florist Urasawa Mina encourages the enjoyment of flowers. They discuss how their respective fields view and use color.

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

Today's theme: Evolving Renovations. New approaches use modern tech to reveal and showcase a building's history. From a historic florist to new approaches to office environments, explore renovations.

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

In the late 19th century, writer Lafcadio Hearn (Japanese name: Koizumi Yakumo) helped introduce Japan to the wider world. We visit the Izumo area to learn about the supernatural realm that he loved.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 program 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.

This episode features the lunches of railway workers, including those of a maintenance crew, a rookie train attendant, a "cat stationmaster," and the technicians on the Doctor Yellow bullet train!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Alessandra Korap Munduruku, Amazon activist, fights for indigenous rights and environmental protection. We seek her insights as a mom and advocate how mining development threatens their livelihoods.

"Trails to Oishii Tokyo" is a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 in the threads for his kimono. Florist Urasawa Mina encourages the enjoyment of flowers. They discuss how their respective fields view and use color.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

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

Architect Thomas Rau designed the Dutch Pavilion for the 2025 Expo in Osaka. His Material Passport system tracks material data for reuse, getting global attention for a circular economy innovation.

For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Today's theme: Evolving Renovations. New approaches use modern tech to reveal and showcase a building's history. From a historic florist to new approaches to office environments, explore renovations.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

In the late 19th century, writer Lafcadio Hearn (Japanese name: Koizumi Yakumo) helped introduce Japan to the wider world. We visit the Izumo area to learn about the supernatural realm that he loved.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells. Join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Textile producer Shimura Shoji uses plant dyes in the threads for his kimono. Florist Urasawa Mina encourages the enjoyment of flowers. They discuss how their respective fields view and use color.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Architect Thomas Rau designed the Dutch Pavilion for the 2025 Expo in Osaka. His Material Passport system tracks material data for reuse, getting global attention for a circular economy innovation.

This episode features the lunches of railway workers, including those of a maintenance crew, a rookie train attendant, a "cat stationmaster," and the technicians on the Doctor Yellow bullet train!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colorful 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: Evolving Renovations. New approaches use modern tech to reveal and showcase a building's history. From a historic florist to new approaches to office environments, explore renovations.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

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

Alessandra Korap Munduruku, Amazon activist, fights for indigenous rights and environmental protection. We seek her insights as a mom and advocate how mining development threatens their livelihoods.

For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: seismic oil dampers & fabric trim.

In the late 19th century, writer Lafcadio Hearn (Japanese name: Koizumi Yakumo) helped introduce Japan to the wider world. We visit the Izumo area to learn about the supernatural realm that he loved.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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.

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells. Join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 in the threads for his kimono. Florist Urasawa Mina encourages the enjoyment of flowers. They discuss how their respective fields view and use color.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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's theme: Evolving Renovations. New approaches use modern tech to reveal and showcase a building's history. From a historic florist to new approaches to office environments, explore renovations.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.

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: Homes.

This program 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.

This episode features the lunches of railway workers, including those of a maintenance crew, a rookie train attendant, a "cat stationmaster," and the technicians on the Doctor Yellow bullet train!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

After an accident in 2013, safety regulations were imposed on the garment industry of Bangladesh, but between these rules and price demands from foreign buyers, owners and workers can barely get by.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Katalin Kariko was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2023 for the development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. But her research path was long and hard. She talks about her beliefs as a scientist.

Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world, with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!

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 that every child can... play ball!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Top New York concert promoter Kazuko Hillyer Tatsumura turned to philanthropy after meeting the 14th Dalai Lama. Now she brings smiles to children wherever they may be: in Panama, India or Indonesia.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells. Join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Japanese festival favorite, yakisoba! Noodles cooked in a special sauce. Discover its origins, little known even in Japan.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Katalin Kariko was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2023 for the development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. But her research path was long and hard. She talks about her beliefs as a scientist.

After an accident in 2013, safety regulations were imposed on the garment industry of Bangladesh, but between these rules and price demands from foreign buyers, owners and workers can barely get by.

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

Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world, with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!

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 that every child can... play ball!

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

Top New York concert promoter Kazuko Hillyer Tatsumura turned to philanthropy after meeting the 14th Dalai Lama. Now she brings smiles to children wherever they may be: in Panama, India or Indonesia.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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.

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

Japanese festival favorite, yakisoba! Noodles cooked in a special sauce. Discover its origins, little known even in Japan.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

We focus on Steve Leeper, the first American who had served as chairman of the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation, and has long been calling out how nuclear weapons have had disastrous consequences.

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells. Join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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.

After an accident in 2013, safety regulations were imposed on the garment industry of Bangladesh, but between these rules and price demands from foreign buyers, owners and workers can barely get by.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

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

Katalin Kariko was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2023 for the development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. But her research path was long and hard. She talks about her beliefs as a scientist.

Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world, with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!

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 that every child can... play ball!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Top New York concert promoter Kazuko Hillyer Tatsumura turned to philanthropy after meeting the 14th Dalai Lama. Now she brings smiles to children wherever they may be: in Panama, India or Indonesia.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

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.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

After an accident in 2013, safety regulations were imposed on the garment industry of Bangladesh, but between these rules and price demands from foreign buyers, owners and workers can barely get by.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Katalin Kariko was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2023 for the development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. But her research path was long and hard. She talks about her beliefs as a scientist.

Japanese festival favorite, yakisoba! Noodles cooked in a special sauce. Discover its origins, little known even in Japan.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world, with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!

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 that every child can... play ball!

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

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

We focus on Steve Leeper, the first American who had served as chairman of the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation, and has long been calling out how nuclear weapons have had disastrous consequences.

Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.

New research results have revealed that resetting a disrupted body clock can improve sleep. We introduce a hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments and share dietary tips for better sleep.

Top New York concert promoter Kazuko Hillyer Tatsumura turned to philanthropy after meeting the 14th Dalai Lama. Now she brings smiles to children wherever they may be: in Panama, India or Indonesia.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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.

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.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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.

After an accident in 2013, safety regulations were imposed on the garment industry of Bangladesh, but between these rules and price demands from foreign buyers, owners and workers can barely get by.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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.

Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world, with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!

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 that every child can... play ball!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 outside her salon, she says social pressure keeps some people from embracing it.

Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring 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 5-minute digest, we look at plasterwork. Time-honored methods are still used to achieve astonishing results.

Japanese festival favorite, yakisoba! Noodles cooked in a special sauce. Discover its origins, little known even in Japan.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

In July 2024, the Supreme Court ruled Japan's defunct Eugenic Protection Law as unconstitutional. We look into why many of the victims who were forcefully sterilized remain silent on their suffering.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 maneuver.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 Mt. Aso in Kumamoto Pref. The caldera has fertile ground to sustain crops and livestock.

Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at miso, Japan's healthy and comforting taste of home.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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.

The proactive science education program which 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, too, for the delightful illustrations!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Iconic Japanese armor, worn for defense. 16th-century helmets featured outlandish shapes like a giant crescent moon or the ears of a rabbit. Behind its creation, we uncover the spirit of the samurai.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. 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 hourly news program 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: diagnostic ultrasound machines & 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, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The New Creature"...

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

In July 2024, the Supreme Court ruled Japan's defunct Eugenic Protection Law as unconstitutional. We look into why many of the victims who were forcefully sterilized remain silent on their suffering.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 maneuver.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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: diagnostic ultrasound machines & 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, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The New Creature"...

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 Mt. Aso in Kumamoto Pref. The caldera has fertile ground to sustain crops and livestock.

Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at miso, Japan's healthy and comforting taste of home.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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.

The proactive science education program which 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, too, for the delightful illustrations!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Iconic Japanese armor, worn for defense. 16th-century helmets featured outlandish shapes like a giant crescent moon or the ears of a rabbit. Behind its creation, we uncover the spirit of the samurai.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. 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 hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

In July 2024, the Supreme Court ruled Japan's defunct Eugenic Protection Law as unconstitutional. We look into why many of the victims who were forcefully sterilized remain silent on their suffering.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 maneuver.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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.

The proactive science education program which 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, too, for the delightful illustrations!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 the imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March 3rd, Girl's Day celebration after they are born.

This time, a Canadian traverses the Shiretoko mountain range over three days as autumn arrives. His first destination is Mt. Rausudake, the highest peak on the Shiretoko Peninsula.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Iconic Japanese armor, worn for defense. 16th-century helmets featured outlandish shapes like a giant crescent moon or the ears of a rabbit. Behind its creation, we uncover the spirit of the samurai.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. 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 hourly news program 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 Mt. Aso in Kumamoto Pref. The caldera has fertile ground to sustain crops and livestock.

Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at miso, Japan's healthy and comforting taste of home.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

In July 2024, the Supreme Court ruled Japan's defunct Eugenic Protection Law as unconstitutional. We look into why many of the victims who were forcefully sterilized remain silent on their suffering.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 maneuver.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 Mt. Aso in Kumamoto Pref. The caldera has fertile ground to sustain crops and livestock.

Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at miso, Japan's healthy and comforting taste of home.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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.

The proactive science education program which 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, too, for the delightful illustrations!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 the imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March 3rd, Girl's Day celebration after they are born.

This time, a Canadian traverses the Shiretoko mountain range over three days as autumn arrives. His first destination is Mt. Rausudake, the highest peak on the Shiretoko Peninsula.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Iconic Japanese armor, worn for defense. 16th-century helmets featured outlandish shapes like a giant crescent moon or the ears of a rabbit. Behind its creation, we uncover the spirit of the samurai.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. 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 hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Tsuboi Sunao met the US President in Hiroshima in 2016. For the then 92-year-old atomic bomb survivor, the encounter was but one step in a decades-long journey to abolish nuclear weapons.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

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

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 week: 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 5-minute digest, we look at plasterwork. Time-honored methods are still used to achieve astonishing results.

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

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 the principles of programming without a computer. Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of 5 core processes: analysis, combination, generalization, 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 hourly news program 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 Center, which is a World Heritage site, and the Gaia District, which is lined with Port wine cellars, are separated by the Douro River.

The Amakusa region has over 120 islands and 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-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mt. Hachimantai. It presents nature in its many forms.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 the imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March 3rd, Girl's Day celebration after they are born.

This time, a Canadian traverses the Shiretoko mountain range over three days as autumn arrives. His first destination is Mt. Rausudake, the highest peak on the Shiretoko Peninsula.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Tsuboi Sunao met the US President in Hiroshima in 2016. For the then 92-year-old atomic bomb survivor, the encounter was but one step in a decades-long journey to abolish nuclear weapons.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

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

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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.

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 5-minute digest, we look at plasterwork. Time-honored methods are still used to achieve astonishing results.

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

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 the imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March 3rd, Girl's Day celebration after they are born.

This time, a Canadian traverses the Shiretoko mountain range over three days as autumn arrives. His first destination is Mt. Rausudake, the highest peak on the Shiretoko Peninsula.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 the principles of programming without a computer. Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of 5 core processes: analysis, combination, generalization, 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 hourly news program 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 Center, which is a World Heritage site, and the Gaia District, which is lined with Port wine cellars, are separated by the Douro River.

The Amakusa region has over 120 islands and 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-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mt. Hachimantai. It presents nature in its many forms.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Tsuboi Sunao met the US President in Hiroshima in 2016. For the then 92-year-old atomic bomb survivor, the encounter was but one step in a decades-long journey to abolish nuclear weapons.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

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

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program 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 the principles of programming without a computer. Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of 5 core processes: analysis, combination, generalization, 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 hourly news program 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 week: 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, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The New Creature"...

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