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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.

We visit the Goto Islands on Japan's western tip, meeting people with hospitality like a couple passing on the history of hidden Christians and islanders trying to preserve their small community.

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.

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

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

Two Scenic Views: A print warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once - Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 14 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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

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 news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

Product designer Fukasawa Naoto visits Shimane - red 'Sekishu' roof tiles are perfectly suited to cold snowy regions, and Fukasawa considers design that embodies the community it comes from.

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 flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

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 news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

The dry season is a desperate time in the African savanna, but symbiotic relationships between plants and animals in Tanzania's Ruaha National Park have resulted in a wondrous paradise all year round.

Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes - its ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous. See the widely-beloved Nikko through time-lapse photography.

Entrances: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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.

We visit the Goto Islands on Japan's western tip, meeting people with hospitality like a couple passing on the history of hidden Christians and islanders trying to preserve their small community.

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 news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

Product designer Fukasawa Naoto visits Shimane - red 'Sekishu' roof tiles are perfectly suited to cold snowy regions, and Fukasawa considers design that embodies the community it comes from.

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.

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

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

Two Scenic Views: A print warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once - Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 14 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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

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 flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

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.

The Tokyo National Museum's vast collection includes 89 national treasures - in 2022, it marked 150 years with a special exhibition. Explore everything from ancient artefacts to hi-tech exhibits!

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.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Tohoku: This animation series follows Japanese dog Charo as he meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan in the search for eight star talismans.

Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'.

Kotaro lives in an inn in Kusatsu Onsen and shows us around the popular hot spring town - meanwhile, Mike lives in a store in Takasaki City that sells daruma dolls and keeps the staff company.

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 programme features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans - each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.

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.

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

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.

The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 14 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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

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.

Savour a rare beef-bone broth ramen and try a strikingly simple local ramen that overturns expectations boldly!

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

Tomanik from Poland can explain himself in meetings in Japanese just fine, but he tends to make very long explanations. He learns how to express himself more directly by role-playing.

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 news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

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.

The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents Grand Sumo January Tournament Day 15 action live from Tokyo as top wrestlers have their fifteenth bouts of the 15-day contest.

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 programme features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans - each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.

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.

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

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.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Tohoku: This animation series follows Japanese dog Charo as he meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan in the search for eight star talismans.

Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'.

Kotaro lives in an inn in Kusatsu Onsen and shows us around the popular hot spring town - meanwhile, Mike lives in a store in Takasaki City that sells daruma dolls and keeps the staff company.

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.

Savour a rare beef-bone broth ramen and try a strikingly simple local ramen that overturns expectations boldly!

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

Tomanik from Poland can explain himself in meetings in Japanese just fine, but he tends to make very long explanations. He learns how to express himself more directly by role-playing.

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 news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

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.

The Tokyo National Museum's vast collection includes 89 national treasures - in 2022, it marked 150 years with a special exhibition. Explore everything from ancient artefacts to hi-tech exhibits!

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 programme features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans - each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.

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.

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

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.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Tohoku: This animation series follows Japanese dog Charo as he meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan in the search for eight star talismans.

Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'.

Kotaro lives in an inn in Kusatsu Onsen and shows us around the popular hot spring town - meanwhile, Mike lives in a store in Takasaki City that sells daruma dolls and keeps the staff company.

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.

The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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.

Savour a rare beef-bone broth ramen and try a strikingly simple local ramen that overturns expectations boldly!

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

Tomanik from Poland can explain himself in meetings in Japanese just fine, but he tends to make very long explanations. He learns how to express himself more directly by role-playing.

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 news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

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.

The Tokyo National Museum's vast collection includes 89 national treasures - in 2022, it marked 150 years with a special exhibition. Explore everything from ancient artefacts to hi-tech exhibits!

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 programme features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans - each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.

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.

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

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.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Tohoku: This animation series follows Japanese dog Charo as he meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan in the search for eight star talismans.

Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'.

Kotaro lives in an inn in Kusatsu Onsen and shows us around the popular hot spring town - meanwhile, Mike lives in a store in Takasaki City that sells daruma dolls and keeps the staff company.

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.

Savour a rare beef-bone broth ramen and try a strikingly simple local ramen that overturns expectations boldly!

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

Repurposing used wine corks, old clothing... even eggshells into interior design materials, upcycling expert Miura Seiya is in high demand with companies looking for ways to reduce their waste.

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.

The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Climate change has begun to impact the food supply - in Japan, hotter summers and stronger typhoons are affecting rice. Researchers are now working to develop rice that can withstand such challenges.

Product designer Fukasawa Naoto visits Shimane - red 'Sekishu' roof tiles are perfectly suited to cold snowy regions, and Fukasawa considers design that embodies the community it comes from.

On this episode, we meet two foreigners living in Fukui - Jessie Shaku Hokai from Switzerland who's the abbess of a Buddhist temple, and Indonesian Rohimat Tri Saputra who works on a Welsh onion farm.

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.

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.

A Nankai Trough megaquake is expected to cause severe damage. In this episode, we will examine how Japan is preparing for this impending disaster with cutting-edge technology.

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

#9 What is this? / When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask 'kore wa nan desu ka'.

RAMUNE - a descendant of Japanese emigrants to Brazil - is a performer of rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling. Performing in multiple languages, she helps foreigners experience Japanese culture.

With multilingual services, NHK World-Japan helps foreign residents with disaster prevention and daily life - a presentation introducing these services was given at the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo.

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 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 news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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.

On this episode, we meet two foreigners living in Fukui - Jessie Shaku Hokai from Switzerland who's the abbess of a Buddhist temple, and Indonesian Rohimat Tri Saputra who works on a Welsh onion farm.

Hagi ware has been cherished in tea ceremonies for over 400 years. Cracks in the glaze create patterns whose colour evolves with time and use. Watch masterful pottery production in time-lapse.

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

RAMUNE - a descendant of Japanese emigrants to Brazil - is a performer of rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling. Performing in multiple languages, she helps foreigners experience Japanese culture.

With multilingual services, NHK World-Japan helps foreign residents with disaster prevention and daily life - a presentation introducing these services was given at the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo.

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 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 all top-division bouts from Day 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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.

The dry season is a desperate time in the African savanna, but symbiotic relationships between plants and animals in Tanzania's Ruaha National Park have resulted in a wondrous paradise all year round.

Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes - its ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous. See the widely-beloved Nikko through time-lapse photography.

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

On this episode, we meet two foreigners living in Fukui - Jessie Shaku Hokai from Switzerland who's the abbess of a Buddhist temple, and Indonesian Rohimat Tri Saputra who works on a Welsh onion farm.

Hagi ware has been cherished in tea ceremonies for over 400 years. Cracks in the glaze create patterns whose colour evolves with time and use. Watch masterful pottery production in time-lapse.

Yoshida Miyako performed around the world as a Royal Ballet principal dancer and is now a top artistic director in Japan - she explains the challenges Japanese ballet faces on the international stage.

Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka - behold the sublime beauty of Mount Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.

Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction - these are flavours that have been passed down for generations.

Unruly Catfish: Japan is seismically active - the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those deemed responsible.

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 the foot and leg. Explore the unique culture behind them.

#9 What is this? / When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask 'kore wa nan desu ka'.

RAMUNE - a descendant of Japanese emigrants to Brazil - is a performer of rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling. Performing in multiple languages, she helps foreigners experience Japanese culture.

With multilingual services, NHK World-Japan helps foreign residents with disaster prevention and daily life - a presentation introducing these services was given at the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo.

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 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 news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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.

On this episode, we meet two foreigners living in Fukui - Jessie Shaku Hokai from Switzerland who's the abbess of a Buddhist temple, and Indonesian Rohimat Tri Saputra who works on a Welsh onion farm.

Despite earthquakes and isolation, the people of Akusekijima Island work to uphold local traditions, including the mysterious Boze deities. A new generation is helping to keep those traditions alive.

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

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.

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

#9 What is this? / When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask 'kore wa nan desu ka'.

RAMUNE - a descendant of Japanese emigrants to Brazil - is a performer of rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling. Performing in multiple languages, she helps foreigners experience Japanese culture.

With multilingual services, NHK World-Japan helps foreign residents with disaster prevention and daily life - a presentation introducing these services was given at the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo.

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

Yoshida Miyako performed around the world as a Royal Ballet principal dancer and is now a top artistic director in Japan - she explains the challenges Japanese ballet faces on the international stage.

Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka - behold the sublime beauty of Mount Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.

Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction - these are flavours that have been passed down for generations.

Unruly Catfish: Japan is seismically active - the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those deemed responsible.

The widespread use of digital tools has been leading to a decline in writing skills and cognitive functions. In some countries, a growing movement aims to re-emphasize handwriting in education.

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 news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health check-ups since the 1960s - using this data, Kyushu University identified two markers linked to early dementia. We present the latest findings.

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.

On this episode, we meet two foreigners living in Fukui - Jessie Shaku Hokai from Switzerland who's the abbess of a Buddhist temple, and Indonesian Rohimat Tri Saputra who works on a Welsh onion farm.

Hagi ware has been cherished in tea ceremonies for over 400 years. Cracks in the glaze create patterns whose colour evolves with time and use. Watch masterful pottery production in time-lapse.

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.

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

#9 What is this? / When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask 'kore wa nan desu ka'.

RAMUNE - a descendant of Japanese emigrants to Brazil - is a performer of rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling. Performing in multiple languages, she helps foreigners experience Japanese culture.

With multilingual services, NHK World-Japan helps foreign residents with disaster prevention and daily life - a presentation introducing these services was given at the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo.

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.

Despite earthquakes and isolation, the people of Akusekijima Island work to uphold local traditions, including the mysterious Boze deities. A new generation is helping to keep those traditions alive.

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

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 visits the abundant hot springs in Taketa in Oita Prefecture and finds a new style of onsen therapeutics.

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 Harry Sugiyama and chef Kuwakino for a fresh, fast master class in Veggie-full Japanese cooking, where rice takes centre stage. Let's get cooking!

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.

Bargain-hunters and people decluttering their homes flock to a huge thrift store near Tokyo. For three days, we asked customers what drew them to this place filled with an array of second-hand goods.

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.

Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health check-ups since the 1960s - using this data, Kyushu University identified two markers linked to early dementia. We present the latest findings.

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.

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

In Japan's snow country, harsh winters aren't just endured, but enjoyed. Let's dig a little deeper.

Featured recipe: Ginger Chicken Wings. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika 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.

Kyle Card visits the abundant hot springs in Taketa in Oita Prefecture and finds a new style of onsen therapeutics.

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

Join Harry Sugiyama and chef Kuwakino for a fresh, fast master class in Veggie-full Japanese cooking, where rice takes centre stage. Let's get cooking!

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

Bargain-hunters and people decluttering their homes flock to a huge thrift store near Tokyo. For three days, we asked customers what drew them to this place filled with an array of second-hand goods.

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.

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

A Nankai Trough megaquake is expected to cause severe damage. In this episode, we will examine how Japan is preparing for this impending disaster with cutting-edge technology.

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.

Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health check-ups since the 1960s - using this data, Kyushu University identified two markers linked to early dementia. We present the latest findings.

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

Kyle Card visits the abundant hot springs in Taketa in Oita Prefecture and finds a new style of onsen therapeutics.

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

Nakahara Sachiko translates the looks of popular Japanese anime and manga characters into costumes for live-action adaptations - she talks about making an impact on the global stage.

In this episode, we learn about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui - the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialities of neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers.

A Napping Boy Dreams of Monsters: When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue - we examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

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

Join Harry Sugiyama and chef Kuwakino for a fresh, fast master class in Veggie-full Japanese cooking, where rice takes centre stage. Let's get cooking!

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.

Bargain-hunters and people decluttering their homes flock to a huge thrift store near Tokyo. For three days, we asked customers what drew them to this place filled with an array of second-hand goods.

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.

Japan's traditional papercraft of origami has come to be used in engineering as researchers observe insects and other specimens to develop 'crease patterns' that can be utilised in diverse fields.

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 visits the abundant hot springs in Taketa in Oita Prefecture and finds a new style of onsen therapeutics.

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.

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

In Japan's snow country, harsh winters aren't just endured, but enjoyed. Let's dig a little deeper.

Featured recipe: Ginger Chicken Wings. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika 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.

Join Harry Sugiyama and chef Kuwakino for a fresh, fast master class in Veggie-full Japanese cooking, where rice takes centre stage. Let's get cooking!

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

Nakahara Sachiko translates the looks of popular Japanese anime and manga characters into costumes for live-action adaptations - she talks about making an impact on the global stage.

In this episode, we learn about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui - the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialities of neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers.

A Napping Boy Dreams of Monsters: When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue - we examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

People in Japan are living longer, a trend that's bringing a private struggle into the public eye. We look at the toll that continence issues take on the elderly as they adjust to late life.

Bargain-hunters and people decluttering their homes flock to a huge thrift store near Tokyo. For three days, we asked customers what drew them to this place filled with an array of second-hand goods.

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.

Japan's traditional papercraft of origami has come to be used in engineering as researchers observe insects and other specimens to develop 'crease patterns' that can be utilised in diverse fields.

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 visits the abundant hot springs in Taketa in Oita Prefecture and finds a new style of onsen therapeutics.