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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.

An astonishing 49 burial mounds of various shapes and sizes are scattered across Osaka - these 1,600-year-old mounds are the resting places of past rulers and elites. Research reveals new discoveries.

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: The Holiest Place.

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 Osaka.

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.

Maxine is a university student who joined a school providing educational support and life advice to international students wanting to enter Japanese high school, and this experience changed her life.

Urban intrusions by bears have increased significantly worldwide in recent years - what's behind this phenomenon, and how is it related to global warming? We focus our investigation on cases in Japan.

Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (product designer). 'Kaiki' is a thin, brightly coloured silk fabric. Shibata discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image.

We visit a store opened by American Kevin Meyerson in Yamanouchi, Nagano. Catering to foreign residents who work in local industries, the shop is a workers' cooperative aimed at enlivening the town.

Seri (Japanese parsley) is in season from winter to spring - it's a key source of nutrition during Japan's cold winter months when most other veggies are out of season.

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

Bear encounters are happening more frequently all over Japan. We'll look at new technologies to reduce the danger they pose, such as GPS tracking and an AI model that predicts bear encounters.

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

#13 I want to see the snow. / To say what you want to do, replace the 'masu' ending of a verb with 'tai desu'. For example, 'mimasu' (to see) becomes 'mitai desu' (to want to see).

A small bookstore in Tokyo specialises in Vietnamese books. From the reactions of customers living in a foreign land, we can feel how books in their native language serve as spiritual nourishment.

March 2026 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Throughout the month, NHK World-Japan will show programs looking at the present and future of the disaster-hit areas.

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.

Lessons for Life: This episode shows how businesses are creating interactive lessons designed to better prepare students for life beyond the classroom.

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 Osaka.

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 a store opened by American Kevin Meyerson in Yamanouchi, Nagano. Catering to foreign residents who work in local industries, the shop is a workers' cooperative aimed at enlivening the town.

Seri (Japanese parsley) is in season from winter to spring - it's a key source of nutrition during Japan's cold winter months when most other veggies are out of season.

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

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

#13 I want to see the snow. / To say what you want to do, replace the 'masu' ending of a verb with 'tai desu'. For example, 'mimasu' (to see) becomes 'mitai desu' (to want to see).

A small bookstore in Tokyo specialises in Vietnamese books. From the reactions of customers living in a foreign land, we can feel how books in their native language serve as spiritual nourishment.

March 2026 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Throughout the month, NHK World-Japan will show programs looking at the present and future of the disaster-hit areas.

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 Osaka.

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.

Lessons for Life: This episode shows how businesses are creating interactive lessons designed to better prepare students for life beyond the classroom.

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

We visit a store opened by American Kevin Meyerson in Yamanouchi, Nagano. Catering to foreign residents who work in local industries, the shop is a workers' cooperative aimed at enlivening the town.

Seri (Japanese parsley) is in season from winter to spring - it's a key source of nutrition during Japan's cold winter months when most other veggies are out of season.

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

Asakawa Chieko develops innovative products that transform the lives of the visually impaired - Asakawa, who is blind herself, introduces her greatest project yet: an AI suitcase.

Edo Kiriko cut glass techniques have been passed from artisan to artisan for over 100 years - more women who now pursue the craft create popular new designs.

The Niwaka Costume Festival: In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron and a jester tries to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

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 number eight. Explore the unique culture behind them.

#13 I want to see the snow. / To say what you want to do, replace the 'masu' ending of a verb with 'tai desu'. For example, 'mimasu' (to see) becomes 'mitai desu' (to want to see).

A small bookstore in Tokyo specialises in Vietnamese books. From the reactions of customers living in a foreign land, we can feel how books in their native language serve as spiritual nourishment.

March 2026 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Throughout the month, NHK World-Japan will show programs looking at the present and future of the disaster-hit areas.

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.

A new treatment for irregular heartbeats, pulsed field ablation, or PFA, reduces patient burden and offers high success rates. We also explore a food component that may help prevent the condition.

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 a store opened by American Kevin Meyerson in Yamanouchi, Nagano. Catering to foreign residents who work in local industries, the shop is a workers' cooperative aimed at enlivening the town.

Seri (Japanese parsley) is in season from winter to spring - it's a key source of nutrition during Japan's cold winter months when most other veggies are out of season.

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.

For the past century, Saga Prefecture's Yobuko morning market has been one of Japan's leading destinations for fresh seafood. We cover recent changes, as old shops close and new ones take their place.

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 number eight. Explore the unique culture behind them.

#13 I want to see the snow. / To say what you want to do, replace the 'masu' ending of a verb with 'tai desu'. For example, 'mimasu' (to see) becomes 'mitai desu' (to want to see).

A small bookstore in Tokyo specialises in Vietnamese books. From the reactions of customers living in a foreign land, we can feel how books in their native language serve as spiritual nourishment.

March 2026 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Throughout the month, NHK World-Japan will show programs looking at the present and future of the disaster-hit areas.

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

Asakawa Chieko develops innovative products that transform the lives of the visually impaired - Asakawa, who is blind herself, introduces her greatest project yet: an AI suitcase.

Edo Kiriko cut glass techniques have been passed from artisan to artisan for over 100 years - more women who now pursue the craft create popular new designs.

The Niwaka Costume Festival: In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron and a jester tries to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex world.

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.

A new treatment for irregular heartbeats, pulsed field ablation, or PFA, reduces patient burden and offers high success rates. We also explore a food component that may help prevent the condition.

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 a store opened by American Kevin Meyerson in Yamanouchi, Nagano. Catering to foreign residents who work in local industries, the shop is a workers' cooperative aimed at enlivening the town.

Seri (Japanese parsley) is in season from winter to spring - it's a key source of nutrition during Japan's cold winter months when most other veggies are out of season.