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

Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years - for three days we ask passengers of all ages where they are going and why they choose to travel by streetcar.

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.

How can we keep the voices of hibakushas alive, and are hopes for a nuclear weapons-free world fading 80 years after the first atomic bombings? Wake Naoko explains.

Explore how Japan uses artificial satellites and surface observation to quickly assess flood and earthquake damage and support disaster preparedness.

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.

Immunotherapy is offering a new approach to uterine cancer - genetic testing can help predict how effective it may be. We also explore a new iPS cell-based treatment that rejuvenates immune cells.

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

Kyle Card takes on the San'in Kaigan Geopark Trail trek - he walks from the Tottori-Hyogo border to Kyoto along the sea, up rivers and terraced rice fields, and into onsen towns.

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

Nakajima Hiromitsu makes supportive devices for world-class para-athletes such as gold medal-winning wheelchair tennis player Kamiji Yui - he talks about helping them perform at their best.

Gyoji use eagle eyes to referee sumo bouts. Each has his own unique style: Some get up close, others watch from afar. A gyoji with an impressive record reveals the secret behind his precision.

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 Secret Date: It's late at night, and all are fast asleep when a young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house and attend to a rooster. What could the pair be up to?

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

Discover Chef Saito's take on Japan's popular mochi-wrapped ice cream and learn traditional mochi recipes that bring this classic treat to life.

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.

Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years - for three days we ask passengers of all ages where they are going and why they choose to travel by streetcar.

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.

Lichen is an organism made from the symbiosis of fungus and algae - although it can adapt to life in extremely harsh environments, man-made threats such as global warming are disrupting its existence.

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.

Kyle Card takes on the San'in Kaigan Geopark Trail trek - he walks from the Tottori-Hyogo border to Kyoto along the sea, up rivers and terraced rice fields, and into onsen towns.

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.

How can we keep the voices of hibakushas alive, and are hopes for a nuclear weapons-free world fading 80 years after the first atomic bombings? Wake Naoko explains.

Recovery after an earthquake is always a challenge, but it is possible with the power of individuals and the support of others - let's dig a little deeper.

Featured recipes: (1) Crispy Pork Stir-fry with Myoga and Green Beans, (2) Stir-fried Eggplant and Shishito with Miso Sauce. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Chef Saito in five minutes!

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.

Discover Chef Saito's take on Japan's popular mochi-wrapped ice cream and learn traditional mochi recipes that bring this classic treat to life.

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

Nakajima Hiromitsu makes supportive devices for world-class para-athletes such as gold medal-winning wheelchair tennis player Kamiji Yui - he talks about helping them perform at their best.

Gyoji use eagle eyes to referee sumo bouts. Each has his own unique style: Some get up close, others watch from afar. A gyoji with an impressive record reveals the secret behind his precision.

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 Secret Date: It's late at night, and all are fast asleep when a young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house and attend to a rooster. What could the pair be up to?

Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima in Noto Prefecture in 2024 - we follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years - for three days we ask passengers of all ages where they are going and why they choose to travel by streetcar.

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.

Lichen is an organism made from the symbiosis of fungus and algae - although it can adapt to life in extremely harsh environments, man-made threats such as global warming are disrupting its existence.

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.

Kyle Card takes on the San'in Kaigan Geopark Trail trek - he walks from the Tottori-Hyogo border to Kyoto along the sea, up rivers and terraced rice fields, and into onsen towns.