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

Nakamura Takatoshi runs a recycling company in Vietnam. He works with junk buyers, who collect recyclables from shops and homes, to improve the country's recycling rate and build a sustainable future.

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.

69 of the 96 employees at a chalk factory in Japan have intellectual disabilities - as veteran workers prepare to retire, they pass on skills and encouragement to the next generation.

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.

Octopuses are smart and can perceive textures and shapes with their arms - we explore octopuses, the nature of intelligence, and new bio-robots that combine living tissues with machines.

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

Can typhoons be controlled? A national project explores solutions using ships and artificial clouds.

The ecosystem in Hokkaido's Taisetsu Mountains is changing dramatically - alpine plants have vanished due to global warming which has created a crisis for rare animals that depend on them to survive.

The delicious bonito Tosa is known for spoils easily, and the flavour varies greatly. Fishmongers at a local port know exactly how to spot the best ones. Watch them in action, in time-lapse.

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.

Sacred Cranes: Two cranes hang out on the edge of a series of paddy fields where a man walks back and forth scattering something on the ground - they've been lured to a falconry preserve...

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

An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: centre bridge knee braces.

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.

Nakamura Takatoshi runs a recycling company in Vietnam. He works with junk buyers, who collect recyclables from shops and homes, to improve the country's recycling rate and build a sustainable future.

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 show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market, where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.

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.

Hinohara is a mountain village located along the border between Tokyo and Yamanashi Prefecture - we explore its ridge trails which served as a lifeline for local settlements throughout the centuries.

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.

69 of the 96 employees at a chalk factory in Japan have intellectual disabilities - as veteran workers prepare to retire, they pass on skills and encouragement to the next generation.

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 in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: centre bridge knee braces.

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.

Spear squid is immensely popular in squid-loving Japan - tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savour some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish.

Calligraphy Day: We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing - the young students are dressed in their finest and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills.

Octopuses are smart and can perceive textures and shapes with their arms - we explore octopuses, the nature of intelligence, and new bio-robots that combine living tissues with machines.

Nakamura Takatoshi runs a recycling company in Vietnam. He works with junk buyers, who collect recyclables from shops and homes, to improve the country's recycling rate and build a sustainable future.

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 show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market, where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.

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.

Hinohara is a mountain village located along the border between Tokyo and Yamanashi Prefecture - we explore its ridge trails which served as a lifeline for local settlements throughout the centuries.