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

Songwriter Yamamoto Sho is the man behind 'Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro,' the global hit by the J-pop idol group Fruits Zipper. He talks about creating songs that take the world by storm.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, curved escalators.

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

Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionising the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives.

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. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 12, Day 3 of the 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 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.

Researchers pursue the mysteries of the sun in order to prevent damage to telecommunications equipment and potential space disasters caused by the magnetic storms following major solar flares.

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

What does it take to survive a flood? Japan has developed survival skills for floods through experiences such as typhoons - find out how to safely navigate flooded streets and escape sinking cars.

This episode of a series on COP30 in Brazil examines agroforestry, a combination of agriculture and forestry promoted by scientists as a potential method of regenerating rainforests.

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

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

Otani Sho is the first Japanese professional named Nature Photographer of the Year by the prestigious International Photography Awards - he talks about capturing the beauty of tiny sea creatures.

Sanma takes centre stage across Japan each autumn - Kyle visits a bustling port to explore its traditions and meets a chef who highlights the fish's subtle bitterness in refined French dishes.

Cooling Off Along The Takinogawa River: We travel to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks and sitting down for picnics.

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

Songwriter Yamamoto Sho is the man behind 'Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro,' the global hit by the J-pop idol group Fruits Zipper. He talks about creating songs that take the world by storm.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, curved escalators.

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 pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionising the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives.

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.

Red sea bream, with its beautiful red colour, has long been prized in Japan as a symbol of good fortune. Explore advanced aquaculture techniques and enjoy a wide variety of exquisite dishes.

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 Yoyogi area is sandwiched between bustling Shinjuku and Shibuya - we explore a sacred forest, a friendly shopping street and more while finding ideas for sustainable urban living 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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 13, Day 4 of the 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 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.

Songwriter Yamamoto Sho is the man behind 'Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro,' the global hit by the J-pop idol group Fruits Zipper. He talks about creating songs that take the world by storm.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, curved escalators.

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

Otani Sho is the first Japanese professional named Nature Photographer of the Year by the prestigious International Photography Awards - he talks about capturing the beauty of tiny sea creatures.

Wagyu captivates food lovers worldwide with fine marbling, melt-in-the-mouth texture, and a rich aroma - join us as we explore strict cattle management and the dishes that highlight wagyu's appeal.

Airing Laundry at the Local Well: It's summer and a group of women have gathered at the local well - we learn about the different techniques and tools used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

Researchers pursue the mysteries of the sun in order to prevent damage to telecommunications equipment and potential space disasters caused by the magnetic storms following major solar flares.

Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionising the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives.

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.

Red sea bream, with its beautiful red colour, has long been prized in Japan as a symbol of good fortune. Explore advanced aquaculture techniques and enjoy a wide variety of exquisite dishes.

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 Yoyogi area is sandwiched between bustling Shinjuku and Shibuya - we explore a sacred forest, a friendly shopping street and more while finding ideas for sustainable urban living along the way.