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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.

Visit two cat islands in Japan's Seto Inland Sea! The kitties on Ao Island outnumber humans - watch them catch fish on the rocks - then join more kitties on Ogi Island for some sun time on a roof.

The Niwaka Costume Festival: In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron and a jester tries to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

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.

A historic fight between sumo wrestlers and the Megumi firefighting gang is dramatised in a play which ends in a free-for-all on stage - kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is our guide.

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 services that use modern technology to help keep hikers and swimmers safe.

Tail rollers are all the rage with popular influencers - a father gets his own unaware of the concept of stealth marketing. Be sure to distinguish between promotional (PR) and personal posts...

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

Curry rice is one of Japan's most iconic national dishes - how did Jimbocho in Tokyo become a curry town?

The Human Library's human 'books' share on topics they care about - like being transgender or surviving cancer - and those who 'read' can ask them questions. We speak with its founder Ronni Abergel.

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

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

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.

What's it like living with cats in rice-producing Niigata? See kitty beds made of straw from beautiful green rice paddies, and enjoy snacks with another kitty at a sweet shop.

Vinyl Records: A Format Experiencing A Revival In Japan. Peter Barakan visits key locations and meets more experts with fascinating cultural insights.

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 services that use modern technology to help keep hikers and swimmers safe.

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

Tomatoes offer great umami, something that's key in Japanese cuisine - Japan is home to some 300 varieties where novel cultivation methods utilising technology could change how we grow food.

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 services that use modern technology to help keep hikers and swimmers safe.

Angry that his favourite online influencer has a new love, a father starts posting insults online - unaware of the danger of online slander, will he listen when his daughter tries to stop him?

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

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.

Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork belly and raw egg of all things, enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!

The Human Library's human 'books' share on topics they care about - like being transgender or surviving cancer - and those who 'read' can ask them questions. We speak with its founder Ronni Abergel.

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

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

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

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

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

Vinyl Records: A Format Experiencing A Revival In Japan. Peter Barakan visits key locations and meets more experts with fascinating cultural insights.

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.

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 ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's 'The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin'.

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.

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

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.

What's it like living with cats in rice-producing Niigata? See kitty beds made of straw from beautiful green rice paddies, and enjoy snacks with another kitty at a sweet 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 umami, something that's key in Japanese cuisine - Japan is home to some 300 varieties where novel cultivation methods utilising technology could change how we grow food.

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 a security service company that helps farmers deal with damage-causing wildlife and a business that chases crows away with specially developed audio recordings.

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

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

The Human Library's human 'books' share on topics they care about - like being transgender or surviving cancer - and those who 'read' can ask them questions. We speak with its founder Ronni Abergel.

Clam-Digging at the Beach in Style: It's spring and a group of young men and women are at the beach for some recreational clam-digging - the sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood.

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 a security service company that helps farmers deal with damage-causing wildlife and a business that chases crows away with specially developed audio recordings.

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

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

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

Vinyl Records: A Format Experiencing A Revival In Japan. Peter Barakan visits key locations and meets more experts with fascinating cultural insights.

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 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.

Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork belly and raw egg of all things, enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!

2024 is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed railway service - join us as we look back on the railway's continued efforts to increase speed.

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 a security service company that helps farmers deal with damage-causing wildlife and a business that chases crows away with specially developed audio recordings.

Angry that his favourite online influencer has a new love, a father starts posting insults online - unaware of the danger of online slander, will he listen when his daughter tries to stop him?

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

Curry rice is one of Japan's most iconic national dishes - how did Jimbocho in Tokyo become a curry town?

The Human Library's human 'books' share on topics they care about - like being transgender or surviving cancer - and those who 'read' can ask them questions. We speak with its founder Ronni Abergel.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Clam-Digging at the Beach in Style: It's spring and a group of young men and women are at the beach for some recreational clam-digging - the sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood.

The stories behind hit Japanese products plus top creations for niche markets - this time, tactile paving and crab stick machines.

Vinyl Records: A Format Experiencing A Revival In Japan. Peter Barakan visits key locations and meets more experts with fascinating cultural insights.

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.

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

2024 is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed railway service - join us as we look back on the railway's continued efforts to increase speed.

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

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

Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork belly and raw egg of all things, enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!

When Japan's 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.