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Rika's signature okonomiyaki is a perfect combination of crispy and fluffy textures - made with flour and grated potato, it has an irresistible chewiness and a rich savoury flavour.

Nail artist Kawajiri Mei is acclaimed by global fashion icons and artists for her boundless imagination and unique sense of humour - she tells us about the source of her inspiration.

The entire Earth is affected by climate change occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before - this programme uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.

Calligraphy Day: We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing - the young students are dressed in their finest and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills.

Shosanbetsu Village's sole convenience store is indispensable for its 1,000 residents and especially so in midwinter - for three days we talk to customers about daily life in this Hokkaido village.

Osaka University assistant professor Shunsuke Shigaki seeks to design a robot that realizes the challenging function of odour detection by recreating the capabilities of the silk moth.

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.

Rika's signature okonomiyaki is a perfect combination of crispy and fluffy textures - made with flour and grated potato, it has an irresistible chewiness and a rich savoury flavour.

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 close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist - viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.

Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms for over 100 years - see the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.

Japanese convenience stores are going viral. Jeff Lenard at the National Association of Convenience Stores examines their impact on US retail trends.

Despite their size, there are small living creatures with the power to enrich our lives in surprising ways. Let's dig a little deeper into this tiny world!

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes in just five minutes! Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese 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.

At Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri, enormous floats called neputa are paraded through the streets - they're decorated with vibrant images and some feature wire-frame 3D figures.

A Japanese festival favourite, yakisoba are noodles cooked in a special sauce - enjoy local yakisoba from all over Japan!

The temple chefs make butterbur miso - just boil butterbur shoots, then grind with sugar, mirin and white miso for a slightly bitter-tasting dish that's perfect for early spring.

Tokyo: a place where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way!

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.

As snow melts in Yonezawa, it provides water used for growing rice - beautiful time-lapse images show how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake using human expertise instead of machines.

An outdoor-loving family discovers the natural beauty of the icy Tokachi River in winter while encountering cranes, Steller's sea eagles, and 'jewellery ice' glistening in the sun on the frozen shore.

Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise - catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.

FRONTRUNNERS highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field. We showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

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 close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist - viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.

This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.

Osaka University assistant professor Shunsuke Shigaki seeks to design a robot that realizes the challenging function of odour detection by recreating the capabilities of the silk moth.

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.

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.

As snow melts in Yonezawa, it provides water used for growing rice - beautiful time-lapse images show how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake using human expertise instead of machines.

Tokyo: a place where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way!

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 hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms for over 100 years - see the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.

Yoshioka Hideto has led the international NGO Japan Heart for over 20 years, providing free medical support in developing nations. He shares plans to establish a hub for paediatric care in Cambodia.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: portable foetal monitors.

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 close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist - viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.

This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.

FRONTRUNNERS highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field. We showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

An outdoor-loving family discovers the natural beauty of the icy Tokachi River in winter while encountering cranes, Steller's sea eagles, and 'jewellery ice' glistening in the sun on the frozen shore.

Shirabu Onsen: A 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-metre mountain where it sits - see the spring's guardian at work in gorgeous footage.

Chobei led a vigilante group to protect people from samurai abuses - actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores him in two plays, one showing a fateful encounter and one showing his tragic death.

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.

As snow melts in Yonezawa, it provides water used for growing rice - beautiful time-lapse images show how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake using human expertise instead of machines.

Osaka University assistant professor Shunsuke Shigaki seeks to design a robot that realizes the challenging function of odour detection by recreating the capabilities of the silk moth.

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.

Tokyo: a place where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way!

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 Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms for over 100 years - see the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.

Kadota Shunji has been working for many years to empower people with disabilities to live independently - his efforts have helped shape policies around the world. He talks about his journey so far.

The ecosystem in Hokkaido's Taisetsu Mountains is changing dramatically. Alpine plants have vanished due to global warming which has created a crisis for rare animals that depend on them to survive.

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.

At Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri, enormous floats called neputa are paraded through the streets - they're decorated with vibrant images and some feature wire-frame 3D figures.

The temple chefs make butterbur miso - just boil butterbur shoots, then grind with sugar, mirin and white miso for a slightly bitter-tasting dish that's perfect for early spring.

Yoshioka Hideto has led the international NGO Japan Heart for over 20 years, providing free medical support in developing nations. He shares plans to establish a hub for paediatric care in Cambodia.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: portable foetal monitors.

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 series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.

FRONTRUNNERS highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field. We showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

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.

An outdoor-loving family discovers the natural beauty of the icy Tokachi River in winter while encountering cranes, Steller's sea eagles, and 'jewellery ice' glistening in the sun on the frozen shore.

Shirabu Onsen: A 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-metre mountain where it sits - see the spring's guardian at work in gorgeous footage.

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 whirlwind tour of Hokkaido's best ramen - why not whet your appetite with the origin story of Sapporo miso ramen?

Shirabu Onsen: A 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-metre mountain where it sits - see the spring's guardian at work in gorgeous footage.

Tokyo: a place where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way!

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.

At Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri, enormous floats called neputa are paraded through the streets - they're decorated with vibrant images and some feature wire-frame 3D figures.

A Japanese festival favourite, yakisoba are noodles cooked in a special sauce - enjoy local yakisoba from all over Japan!

The temple chefs make butterbur miso - just boil butterbur shoots, then grind with sugar, mirin and white miso for a slightly bitter-tasting dish that's perfect for early spring.

Chobei led a vigilante group to protect people from samurai abuses - actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores him in two plays, one showing a fateful encounter and one showing his tragic death.

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 close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist - viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.

Shirabu Onsen: A 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-metre mountain where it sits - see the spring's guardian at work in gorgeous footage.

Yoshioka Hideto has led the international NGO Japan Heart for over 20 years, providing free medical support in developing nations. He shares plans to establish a hub for paediatric care in Cambodia.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: portable foetal monitors.

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.

An outdoor-loving family discovers the natural beauty of the icy Tokachi River in winter while encountering cranes, Steller's sea eagles, and 'jewellery ice' glistening in the sun on the frozen shore.

Shirabu Onsen: A 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-metre mountain where it sits - see the spring's guardian at work in gorgeous footage.

Kadota Shunji has been working for many years to empower people with disabilities to live independently - his efforts have helped shape policies around the world. He talks about his journey so far.

Discover the story behind the 36 Views of Mount Fuji woodprint series. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai is not just a huge wave, and the boat caught in the wave is there for a reason.

Gaining the Edge with Materials: From solar-harvesting fabrics to ultra-light insulation, this episode features new advanced materials and the eye-opening impacts they will bring.

FRONTRUNNERS highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field. We showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

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 close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist - viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.

Spear squid is immensely popular in squid-loving Japan - tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savour some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish.

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.

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.

Enormous floats called neputa are paraded through the streets at Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri - they're decorated with vibrant images and some feature wire-frame 3D figures.

Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms for over 100 years - see the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.

Yoshioka Hideto has led the international NGO Japan Heart for over 20 years - providing free medical support in developing nations, he shares plans to establish a hub for paediatric care in Cambodia.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, portable foetal monitors.

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 hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

Chobei led a vigilante group to protect people from samurai abuses - actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores him in two plays, one showing a fateful encounter and one showing his tragic death.

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 Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms for over 100 years - see the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.

Taitan is Kyoto-style cuisine in which seasonal heritage vegetables are simmered until they are infused with dashi stock - the method evolved from vegetarian dishes made at Kyoto's Buddhist temples.

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 whirlwind tour of Hokkaido's best ramen - why not whet your appetite with the origin story of Sapporo miso ramen?

The Hanamatsuri mountain village dates back 700 years and features an evening of all-night dancing that brings together deities and humans in a celebration of life.

Hida: The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and has been home to artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills like kigumi and wood joinery.

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.

Salmon is Japan's most popular fish eaten at home, but catches have been plummeting due to global warming - we look at new approaches to salmon farming and what this fish means to people in Japan.

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.

Spear squid is immensely popular in squid-loving Japan - tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savour some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish.

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.

Anthropologist Maria Yotova from Bulgaria is an expert in Japan's yogurt culture - she has tried over 1,000 varieties and explores how it became so deeply rooted in Japanese food culture.

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.

Taitan is Kyoto-style cuisine in which seasonal heritage vegetables are simmered until they are infused with dashi stock - the method evolved from vegetarian dishes made at Kyoto's Buddhist temples.

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

The Hanamatsuri mountain village dates back 700 years and features an evening of all-night dancing that brings together deities and humans in a celebration of life.

Hida: The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and has been home to artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills like kigumi and wood joinery.

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

Salmon is Japan's most popular fish eaten at home, but catches have been plummeting due to global warming - we look at new approaches to salmon farming and what this fish means to people in Japan.

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.

Anthropologist Maria Yotova from Bulgaria is an expert in Japan's yogurt culture - she has tried over 1,000 varieties and explores how it became so deeply rooted in Japanese food culture.

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.

Spear squid is immensely popular in squid-loving Japan - tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savour some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish.

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

Taitan is Kyoto-style cuisine in which seasonal heritage vegetables are simmered until they are infused with dashi stock - the method evolved from vegetarian dishes made at Kyoto's Buddhist temples.

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

Inoue Hiroko is the president of an NGO that has been running exchange programmes for young people from Israel, Palestine and Japan for 20 years - she talks about their goals and her hope for peace.

The entire Earth is affected by climate change occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before - this programme uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.

The top three geisha idol celebrities in Edo are Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita, see how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty, has illustrated them so differently.

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

The Hanamatsuri mountain village dates back 700 years and features an evening of all-night dancing that brings together deities and humans in a celebration of life.

Hida: The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and has been home to artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills like kigumi and wood joinery.

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.

Salmon is Japan's most popular fish eaten at home, but catches have been plummeting due to global warming - we look at new approaches to salmon farming and what this fish means to people in Japan.

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.

Around 100,000 timetables are printed each month despite the rise of transfer apps - discover the charm of Japanese train timetables as we speak to the editors and foreign residents who use them.

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.

Taitan is Kyoto-style cuisine in which seasonal heritage vegetables are simmered until they are infused with dashi stock - the method evolved from vegetarian dishes made at Kyoto's Buddhist temples.

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.

Anthropologist Maria Yotova from Bulgaria is an expert in Japan's yogurt culture - she has tried over 1,000 varieties and explores how it became so deeply rooted in Japanese food culture.

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 Hanamatsuri mountain village dates back 700 years and features an evening of all-night dancing that brings together deities and humans in a celebration of life.

Hida: The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and has been home to artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills like kigumi and wood joinery.

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

Inoue Hiroko is the president of an NGO that has been running exchange programmes for young people from Israel, Palestine and Japan for 20 years - she talks about their goals and her hope for peace.

The entire Earth is affected by climate change occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before - this programme uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.

The top three geisha idol celebrities in Edo are Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita, see how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty, has illustrated them so differently.

A local supermarket specialising in seafood closes after nearly 50 years - to keep its legacy alive, the founder teams up with a supermarket chain. Can it survive amidst fierce competition?

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.

Salmon is Japan's most popular fish eaten at home, but catches have been plummeting due to global warming - we look at new approaches to salmon farming and what this fish means to people in Japan.

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.

Around 100,000 timetables are printed each month despite the rise of transfer apps - discover the charm of Japanese train timetables as we speak to the editors and foreign residents who use them.

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.

Taitan is Kyoto-style cuisine in which seasonal heritage vegetables are simmered until they are infused with dashi stock - the method evolved from vegetarian dishes made at Kyoto's Buddhist temples.

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 Hanamatsuri mountain village dates back 700 years and features an evening of all-night dancing that brings together deities and humans in a celebration of life.

Hida: The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and has been home to artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills like kigumi and wood joinery.

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.

Anthropologist Maria Yotova from Bulgaria is an expert in Japan's yogurt culture - she has tried over 1,000 varieties and explores how it became so deeply rooted in Japanese food culture.

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.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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 hotel industry is booming amid an influx of foreign tourists, but it's also struggling with increasing labour shortages - we look at the front lines of efforts to recruit personnel overseas.

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 look at the achievements of Blue Planet Prize winners Professor Robert B. Jackson, for carbon cycle research and greenhouse gas reduction, and Dr Jeremy Leggett for climate risk advocacy in finance.

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.

Around 100,000 timetables are printed each month despite the rise of transfer apps - discover the charm of Japanese train timetables as we speak to the editors and foreign residents who use them.

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.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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

Japan's hotel industry is booming amid an influx of foreign tourists, but it's also struggling with increasing labour shortages - we look at the front lines of efforts to recruit personnel overseas.

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

A look at the achievements of Blue Planet Prize winners Professor Robert B. Jackson, for carbon cycle research and greenhouse gas reduction, and Dr Jeremy Leggett for climate risk advocacy in finance.

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.

Shosanbetsu Village's sole convenience store is indispensable for its 1,000 residents and especially so in midwinter - for three days we talk to customers about daily life in this Hokkaido village.

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.

Around 100,000 timetables are printed each month despite the rise of transfer apps - discover the charm of Japanese train timetables as we speak to the editors and foreign residents who use them.

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

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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

Otani Akira's book 'The Night of Baba Yaga' won the UK's prestigious Dagger Prize for crime fiction in translation, a first for a Japanese author, in 2025 - she shares the inspiration behind her work.

The entire Earth is affected by climate change occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before - this programme uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.

Aditya Sharma seeks a sustainable balance between protecting the planet and meeting consumer demand for clothing - he explores a Japanese tradition in the hopes of finding inspiration.

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

Japan's hotel industry is booming amid an influx of foreign tourists, but it's also struggling with increasing labour shortages - we look at the front lines of efforts to recruit personnel overseas.

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 look at the achievements of Blue Planet Prize winners Professor Robert B. Jackson, for carbon cycle research and greenhouse gas reduction, and Dr Jeremy Leggett for climate risk advocacy in finance.

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.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. The Tottori Sand Dunes create unique and ever-changing views on the Sea of Japan coast - our design hunt explores a culture with deep natural roots.

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.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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 show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

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 hotel industry is booming amid an influx of foreign tourists, but it's also struggling with increasing labour shortages - we look at the front lines of efforts to recruit personnel overseas.

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

Otani Akira's book 'The Night of Baba Yaga' won the UK's prestigious Dagger Prize for crime fiction in translation, a first for a Japanese author, in 2025 - she shares the inspiration behind her work.

The entire Earth is affected by climate change occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before - this programme uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.

At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter, this chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.

Rectal cancer is increasing among younger people - depending on the stage, a stoma may be needed. We report on efforts to preserve the anus using robotic-assisted surgery and artificial intelligence.

A look at the achievements of Blue Planet Prize winners Professor Robert B. Jackson, for carbon cycle research and greenhouse gas reduction, and Dr Jeremy Leggett for climate risk advocacy in finance.

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.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. The Tottori Sand Dunes create unique and ever-changing views on the Sea of Japan coast - our design hunt explores a culture with deep natural roots.

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.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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 hotel industry is booming amid an influx of foreign tourists, but it's also struggling with increasing labour shortages - we look at the front lines of efforts to recruit personnel overseas.

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.

Aditya Sharma seeks a sustainable balance between protecting the planet and meeting consumer demand for clothing - he explores a Japanese tradition in the hopes of finding inspiration.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, portable foetal monitors.

Salmon is Japan's most popular fish eaten at home, but catches have been plummeting due to global warming - we look at new approaches to salmon farming and what this fish means to people in Japan.

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 a wide range of programmes from 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.

Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh - our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to cooperate closely in everything in order to survive.

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.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. The Tottori Sand Dunes create unique and ever-changing views on the Sea of Japan coast - our design hunt explores a culture with deep natural roots.

Uniforms: 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.

Kijimuna of Okinawa - a red-haired child spirit in banyan trees - brings fortune to fishermen but punishes betrayal, embodying nature in local life.

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

Gojinjo Taiko is a wild and powerful performance by masked drummers - it originated 400 years ago when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army.

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.

QUBIT, carrying on the spirit of Yellow Magic Orchestra, join us as they bring their signature electronic sound to NHK's Shibuya office.

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

Hokkaido / Takeya Takayuki (Model Maker): Fishing boats in the herring industry that thrived here until the 1950s featured swirling decorations that made a big impression on Hokkaido native Takeya.

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 a wide range of programmes from 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.

Kijimuna of Okinawa - a red-haired child spirit in banyan trees - brings fortune to fishermen but punishes betrayal, embodying nature in local life.

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

Gojinjo Taiko is a wild and powerful performance by masked drummers - it originated 400 years ago when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army.

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.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. The Tottori Sand Dunes create unique and ever-changing views on the Sea of Japan coast - our design hunt explores a culture with deep natural roots.

Uniforms: 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.

Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh - our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to cooperate closely in everything in order to survive.

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.

QUBIT, carrying on the spirit of Yellow Magic Orchestra, join us as they bring their signature electronic sound to NHK's Shibuya office.

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

Hokkaido / Takeya Takayuki (Model Maker): Fishing boats in the herring industry that thrived here until the 1950s featured swirling decorations that made a big impression on Hokkaido native Takeya.

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 a wide range of programmes from 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.

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.

Uniforms: 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.

Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh - our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to cooperate closely in everything in order to survive.

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.

Kijimuna of Okinawa - a red-haired child spirit in banyan trees - brings fortune to fishermen but punishes betrayal, embodying nature in local life.

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

Gojinjo Taiko is a wild and powerful performance by masked drummers - it originated 400 years ago when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army.

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.

QUBIT, carrying on the spirit of Yellow Magic Orchestra, join us as they bring their signature electronic sound to NHK's Shibuya office.

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

Hokkaido / Takeya Takayuki (Model Maker): Fishing boats in the herring industry that thrived here until the 1950s featured swirling decorations that made a big impression on Hokkaido native Takeya.

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 a wide range of programmes from 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.

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.

Uniforms: 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.

Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh - our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to cooperate closely in everything in order to survive.