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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.

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

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 16, Day 7 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.

Enjoy a bowl of ramen to greet the New Year in the snowy mountains of Hida Takayama!

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

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

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.

A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.

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 covers a variety of genres, including pilot episodes of newly-developed programmes and special features.

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 will broadcast Grand Sumo May Tournament Day 8 action live from Tokyo, as top wrestlers have their eighth bouts of the 15-day contest.

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.

Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles and seaweed.

After mastering writing autographs, Mee heads to the park only to find a huge white statue! Feeling a strong urge to sign it and seeing no-one else around, Mee gives in to temptation...

Sandwiches: 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.

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.

Tune in to J-Melo for Japanese music! This week: Glim Spanky (known for their one-of-a-kind rock sound) and singer ailly (also popular as a member of the all-female band Gacharic Spin).

Animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home.

Japan has nine million vacant homes - we investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and see how they're being used creatively to promote population growth and regional revitalisation.

A cat patrols the rice fields - but there's always time for a midday nap - and we get a tour at a vineyard from a cat named Pinot Noir who is popular with visitors but always plays it cool.

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.

Enjoy a bowl of ramen to greet the New Year in the snowy mountains of Hida Takayama!

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

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

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.

A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.

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 covers a variety of genres, including pilot episodes of newly-developed programmes and special features.

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.

Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles and seaweed.

After mastering writing autographs, Mee heads to the park only to find a huge white statue! Feeling a strong urge to sign it and seeing no-one else around, Mee gives in to temptation...

Sandwiches: 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.

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.

Tune in to J-Melo for Japanese music! This week: Glim Spanky (known for their one-of-a-kind rock sound) and singer ailly (also popular as a member of the all-female band Gacharic Spin).

Animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home.

Japan has nine million vacant homes - we investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and see how they're being used creatively to promote population growth and regional revitalisation.

A cat patrols the rice fields - but there's always time for a midday nap - and we get a tour at a vineyard from a cat named Pinot Noir who is popular with visitors but always plays it cool.

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.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 17, Day 8 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.

Enjoy a bowl of ramen to greet the New Year in the snowy mountains of Hida Takayama!

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

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

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

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.

This programme covers a variety of genres, including pilot episodes of newly-developed programmes and special features.

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.

Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles and seaweed.

After mastering writing autographs, Mee heads to the park only to find a huge white statue! Feeling a strong urge to sign it and seeing no-one else around, Mee gives in to temptation...

Sandwiches: 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.

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 exciting music scene, with pop, rock, traditional, live performances, artist interviews, all the latest news, video releases and more!

Animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home.

Japan has nine million vacant homes - we investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and see how they're being used creatively to promote population growth and regional revitalisation.

A cat patrols the rice fields - but there's always time for a midday nap - and we get a tour at a vineyard from a cat named Pinot Noir who is popular with visitors but always plays it cool.