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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.

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

#14 I want to go to Japan someday. / A verb with 'te mitai desu' means 'want to do something that you haven't done before'. 'Nihon e itte mitai desu' means 'I want to go to Japan someday'.

Hana no Kai is an elderly daycare facility in Kobe that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds - it makes the lives of those living out their final years in a foreign land more active and dignified.

We introduce two brand-new English-language programmes, 'The Factory Wonders' and 'Backstage Japan,' which will be screened regularly from April 2026.

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.

More than a decade after the Great East Japan Earthquake, two women who lost their daughters ask a painter to portray them as grown-ups - will the portraits bring solace to the bereaved families?

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.

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan exploring the local culture, meeting the people, and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

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.

Learn how to make mouth-watering katsu beef fried with tempura flour and panko breadcrumbs using Chef Rika's recipe, then try matcha ice cream afterwards!

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 amusement arcade near Tokyo has row after row of token-operated games - for three days we ask people about the appeal of games that offer no cash or prizes no matter how many tokens are won.

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.

Japanese researchers have uncovered the mechanism behind vitamin D's bone-strengthening effects, and its potential impact on cancer is also becoming apparent - we explore the power of vitamin D.

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.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

With cherry blossoms in full bloom, there are many tastes only to be found in Spring. Go for a stroll in the soft light and gentle breezes in this beautiful Japanese season.

Featured recipe: White Mizu-yokan with Matcha Syrup. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques 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.

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan exploring the local culture, meeting the people, and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

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

Learn how to make mouth-watering katsu beef fried with tempura flour and panko breadcrumbs using Chef Rika's recipe, then try matcha ice cream afterwards!

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

An amusement arcade near Tokyo has row after row of token-operated games - for three days we ask people about the appeal of games that offer no cash or prizes no matter how many tokens are won.

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.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

Lava Flows: The hazard map for Mount Fuji was revised in 2021, revealing the chance of more damage from lava flows - we look at what lies behind the assumptions and what countermeasures can be taken.

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.

Japanese researchers have uncovered the mechanism behind vitamin D's bone-strengthening effects, and its potential impact on cancer is also becoming apparent - we explore the power of vitamin D.

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

Our special Darwin series continues following 3 male lions on separate paths toward adulthood and their destinies. In Part 4, we track their search for allies necessary in any quest for the throne.

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.

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

Filmmaker Soda Kazuhiro, whose latest work won the Best Movie award at a film festival in 2024, tells us about the 'observational' documentary style he has been championing for 20 years.

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

#14 I want to go to Japan someday. / A verb with 'te mitai desu' means 'want to do something that you haven't done before'. 'Nihon e itte mitai desu' means 'I want to go to Japan someday'.

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

Learn how to make mouth-watering katsu beef fried with tempura flour and panko breadcrumbs using Chef Rika's recipe, then try matcha ice cream afterwards!

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 amusement arcade near Tokyo has row after row of token-operated games - for three days we ask people about the appeal of games that offer no cash or prizes no matter how many tokens are won.

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.

Japanese scientists have discovered microorganisms that can survive for more than 100 million years deep below the ocean floor - what they can tell us about the big question 'What is life?'

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

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan exploring the local culture, meeting the people, and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

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.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

With cherry blossoms in full bloom, there are many tastes only to be found in Spring. Go for a stroll in the soft light and gentle breezes in this beautiful Japanese season.

Featured recipe: White Mizu-yokan with Matcha Syrup. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques 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.

Learn how to make mouth-watering katsu beef fried with tempura flour and panko breadcrumbs using Chef Rika's recipe, then try matcha ice cream afterwards!

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

Filmmaker Soda Kazuhiro, whose latest work won the Best Movie award at a film festival in 2024, tells us about the 'observational' documentary style he has been championing for 20 years.

In this episode, we learn about the spring dates of seimei and kokuu. The temple chefs show us how to make two seasonal specialties, yomogi rice cakes and bamboo shoots mixed with sansho leaves.

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.

The number of elderly foreigners who grapple with language difficulties and isolation is rising in Shinjuku, Tokyo. We take a look at the new forms of social support driven by the local community.

An amusement arcade near Tokyo has row after row of token-operated games - for three days we ask people about the appeal of games that offer no cash or prizes no matter how many tokens are won.

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.

Japanese scientists have discovered microorganisms that can survive for more than 100 million years deep below the ocean floor - what they can tell us about the big question 'What is life?'

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

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan exploring the local culture, meeting the people, and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.