NHK WORLD JAPAN

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This episode features a security service company that helps farmers deal with damagecausing wildlife and a business that chases crows away with specially developed audio recordings.

Vinyl Records A format experiencing a revival in Japan. Each time, Peter Barakan visits key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Yoshida Ryusei, an October matsuri, features rockets called ryusei that are made by local teams and carry community prayers high in the sky. Team members pour heart and soul into their efforts.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyoe producer of the Edo period. This episode features ukiyoe artist Sharakus The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin.

This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the birdseye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

We visit the Echizen Matsushima Aquarium, where, for some reason, many staff members eat instant noodles for lunch. Join us as we explore the work they do and the reason behind the instant noodles.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Whats it like living with cats in riceproducing Niigata? See kitty beds made of straw from beautiful green rice paddies, and enjoy snacks with another kitty at a candy shop.

Music is the first language of teenage drum prodigy Soma Yoyoka. When video of her playing a Led Zeppelin song went viral, Yoyoka and her family moved to the US to pursue her dreams of making music.

Tomatoes offer great umamisomething thats key in Japanese cuisine. Japan is home to some 300 varieties where novel cultivation methods utilizing technology could change how we grow food.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This episode features a security service company that helps farmers deal with damagecausing wildlife and a business that chases crows away with specially developed audio recordings.

When the capital was established in the late 700s, Buddhist bells were positioned in auspicious directions to protect the city. Small ritual bells are gaining attention for their calming effects.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. We introduce two artists who create paper animals. and our expert Dr. Origami, will teach you how to make an easy origami craft.

Yoshida Ryusei, an October matsuri, features rockets called ryusei that are made by local teams and carry community prayers high in the sky. Team members pour heart and soul into their efforts.

The Human Librarys human books share on topics they care about, like being transgender or surviving cancer, and those who read can ask them questions. We spoke with its founder, Ronni Abergel.

Its spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clamdigging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshlycooked seafood. Theres also love in the air.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This episode features a security service company that helps farmers deal with damagecausing wildlife and a business that chases crows away with specially developed audio recordings.

Todays theme Book Design. Digital books mean rapid change for the printed word. Physical cover designs focus on texture and fragrance to enchant potential readers. Explore the world of book design.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, is an olive island floating in the Seto Inland Sea. A piano was placed at a park for a limited period. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

Vinyl Records A format experiencing a revival in Japan. Each time, Peter Barakan visits key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.