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A live broadcast from the latest Grand Sumo tournament.

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

In Okayama - the Land of Sunshine - we meet high school students revolutionising a town's famous denim and ride into the countryside to see a traditional storyteller.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

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

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time, CROWN HEAD - a rock band creating a buzz after debuting in 2025 - and Takagi Reni from Momoiro Clover Z stop by the studio to chat and perform.

Tohoku: Animation series about a Japanese dog who meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans.

Onigiri is Japan's comfort food - we explore new types trending on social media, the latest convenience store offerings, and an emergency version that can be stored at room temperature for five years.

Ricky was born in an apple orchard in a perfect playground for mischievous kittens while Peh spends the autumn in golden rice fields hiding and hunting grasshoppers - watch out for his pounce!

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly 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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Kirikane - the beauty of gossamer gold leaf craftsmanship. Dive deep into the ancient capital which is still innovative 1, 200 years after its foundation.

Irving-san from Mexico has trouble with 'keego'; soon he will begin working at his clients' office two days a week. To improve his 'keego', Irving-san tackles the role-play challenge.

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

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

On a hill near the ocean is a telephone booth known as the 'Telephone of the Wind' - it is connected to nowhere, but people come to whisper messages to family members lost in the 2011 tsunami.

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

A stage race covering 130km in three days is held on the coast of Iwate 13 years after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami - we follow the runners as they learn about the area's recovery.

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

In Okayama - the Land of Sunshine - we meet high school students revolutionising a town's famous denim and ride into the countryside to see a traditional storyteller.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

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

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time, CROWN HEAD - a rock band creating a buzz after debuting in 2025 - and Takagi Reni from Momoiro Clover Z stop by the studio to chat and perform.

Tohoku: Animation series about a Japanese dog who meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans.

Onigiri is Japan's comfort food - we explore new types trending on social media, the latest convenience store offerings, and an emergency version that can be stored at room temperature for five years.

Ricky was born in an apple orchard in a perfect playground for mischievous kittens while Peh spends the autumn in golden rice fields hiding and hunting grasshoppers - watch out for his pounce!

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly 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.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring higher ranked wrestlers' best bouts.

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

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly 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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Raden - the iridescent sheen of Kyoto craftwork. Dive deep into the ancient capital which is still innovative 1, 200 years after its foundation.

Irving-san from Mexico has trouble with 'keego'; soon he will begin working at his clients' office two days a week. To improve his 'keego', Irving-san tackles the role-play challenge.

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

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

On a hill near the ocean is a telephone booth known as the 'Telephone of the Wind' - it is connected to nowhere, but people come to whisper messages to family members lost in the 2011 tsunami.

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

A stage race covering 130km in three days is held on the coast of Iwate 13 years after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami - we follow the runners as they learn about the area's recovery.

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

In Okayama - the Land of Sunshine - we meet high school students revolutionising a town's famous denim and ride into the countryside to see a traditional storyteller.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

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

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time, CROWN HEAD - a rock band creating a buzz after debuting in 2025 - and Takagi Reni from Momoiro Clover Z stop by the studio to chat and perform.

Tohoku: Animation series about a Japanese dog who meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans.

Onigiri is Japan's comfort food - we explore new types trending on social media, the latest convenience store offerings, and an emergency version that can be stored at room temperature for five years.

Ricky was born in an apple orchard in a perfect playground for mischievous kittens while Peh spends the autumn in golden rice fields hiding and hunting grasshoppers - watch out for his pounce!

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly 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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

Irving-san from Mexico has trouble with 'keego'; soon he will begin working at his clients' office two days a week. To improve his 'keego', Irving-san tackles the role-play challenge.

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly 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.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring higher ranked wrestlers' best bouts.

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

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

Xu Quanyi sees it as his mission to promote the charm of Fukushima. Sharing his stories is how he counters the stigma Fukushima continues to suffer following the 2011 disaster.

The number of tornadoes is surging in the US, the world's hotspot - what is driving this rise? We meet scientists who are uncovering their mechanisms and using new technology to save lives.

Yamagata / Minagawa Akira (Designer): To make a 'dantsu' carpet, everything from yarn-making to weaving is done by hand - Minagawa experiences the deep allure of handmade goods.

We meet Julia from Germany - who works to preserve people's testimonies of natural disasters in Sendai - and Jie Sheng from China, who runs a Tokyo eatery where he serves deep-fried pork cutlets.

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

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

We look at Japan's efforts to improve tsunami evacuation, from overcoming 'normalcy bias' that causes people to underestimate risk to the installation of coastal evacuation towers.

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

#12 This is a cute amulet, isn't it? / To express your impression of something, use any adjective that ends with 'i', like 'kawaii', followed by the name of the object and 'desu ne'.

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements and disaster preparedness.

We introduce the contents and activities of NHK World-Japan to make the channel and its programmes known to more people - this is the window of the station to the world!

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

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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

This upbeat programme 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.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly 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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring higher ranked wrestlers' best bouts.

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

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

We meet Julia from Germany - who works to preserve people's testimonies of natural disasters in Sendai - and Jie Sheng from China, who runs a Tokyo eatery where he serves deep-fried pork cutlets.

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

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

#12 This is a cute amulet, isn't it? / To express your impression of something, use any adjective that ends with 'i', like 'kawaii', followed by the name of the object and 'desu ne'.

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements and disaster preparedness.

We introduce the contents and activities of NHK World-Japan to make the channel and its programmes known to more people - this is the window of the station to the world!

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

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly 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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring higher ranked wrestlers' best bouts.

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

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

This upbeat programme 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.

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

We meet Julia from Germany - who works to preserve people's testimonies of natural disasters in Sendai - and Jie Sheng from China, who runs a Tokyo eatery where he serves deep-fried pork cutlets.

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

An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

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

A Fashion Night: Fireworks lit up the skies practically every summer's night for a time during the Edo period; it was a chance for women to dress up, let loose, and grab the attention of male suitors.

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

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

#12 This is a cute amulet, isn't it? / To express your impression of something, use any adjective that ends with 'i', like 'kawaii', followed by the name of the object and 'desu ne'.

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements and disaster preparedness.

We introduce the contents and activities of NHK World-Japan to make the channel and its programmes known to more people - this is the window of the station to the world!

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

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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

Japanese researchers are uncovering more and more of matcha's benefits, from improving sleep and cognitive function to easing depression and even boosting muscle mass.

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

We meet Julia from Germany - who works to preserve people's testimonies of natural disasters in Sendai - and Jie Sheng from China, who runs a Tokyo eatery where he serves deep-fried pork cutlets.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly 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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring higher ranked wrestlers' best bouts.

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

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

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

#12 This is a cute amulet, isn't it? / To express your impression of something, use any adjective that ends with 'i', like 'kawaii', followed by the name of the object and 'desu ne'.

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements and disaster preparedness.

We introduce the contents and activities of NHK World-Japan to make the channel and its programmes known to more people - this is the window of the station to the world!

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

An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

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

A Fashion Night: Fireworks lit up the skies practically every summer's night for a time during the Edo period; it was a chance for women to dress up, let loose, and grab the attention of male suitors.

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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

Japanese researchers are uncovering more and more of matcha's benefits, from improving sleep and cognitive function to easing depression and even boosting muscle mass.

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

We meet Julia from Germany - who works to preserve people's testimonies of natural disasters in Sendai - and Jie Sheng from China, who runs a Tokyo eatery where he serves deep-fried pork cutlets.

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

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

#12 This is a cute amulet, isn't it? / To express your impression of something, use any adjective that ends with 'i', like 'kawaii', followed by the name of the object and 'desu ne'.

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements and disaster preparedness.

We introduce the contents and activities of NHK World-Japan to make the channel and its programmes known to more people - this is the window of the station to the world!

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly 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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring higher ranked wrestlers' best bouts.

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

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

Explore a different side of Japan by meeting the locals and discovering traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!

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

Kaisendon is a colourful Japanese dish featuring fresh sashimi over rice - master the art of zuke as Chef Rika shows us how to marinate lean tuna in her signature soy sauce.

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

From beginners to pros, one gym in Tokyo welcomes people of all ages and skill levels - each member has a unique reason for training here as we find out what they're wrestling with in their lives.

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

Japanese researchers are uncovering more and more of matcha's benefits, from improving sleep and cognitive function to easing depression and even boosting muscle mass.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly 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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring higher ranked wrestlers' best bouts.

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

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

Explore a different side of Japan by meeting the locals and discovering traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!

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

Kaisendon is a colourful Japanese dish featuring fresh sashimi over rice - master the art of zuke as Chef Rika shows us how to marinate lean tuna in her signature soy sauce.

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

From beginners to pros, one gym in Tokyo welcomes people of all ages and skill levels - each member has a unique reason for training here as we find out what they're wrestling with in their lives.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly 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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring higher ranked wrestlers' best bouts.

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

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

Japanese researchers are uncovering more and more of matcha's benefits, from improving sleep and cognitive function to easing depression and even boosting muscle mass.

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

Explore a different side of Japan by meeting the locals and discovering traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!

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

An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

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

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

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

Kaisendon is a colourful Japanese dish featuring fresh sashimi over rice - master the art of zuke as Chef Rika shows us how to marinate lean tuna in her signature soy sauce.

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

From beginners to pros, one gym in Tokyo welcomes people of all ages and skill levels - each member has a unique reason for training here as we find out what they're wrestling with in their lives.

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

Part-plant and part-animal, microscopic euglena algae have been used as foods and bio-fuels - now they're helping produce an adhesive that could be used in car manufacturing.

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