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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.

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

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

A live broadcast from the latest Grand Sumo tournament.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan - we examine its past and present with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Shuri Castle.

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

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

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

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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