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Yoshimune, the shogun who saved the city of Edo. Through disaster and economic strife, alongside its people, his wisdom shaped the future of the place now called Tokyo.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to river or stream. Explore the unique culture behind them.

A week into the new year, giant torches are lit in a shrine precinct. The shadows they create enable a demon-oni-to go to a river and cleanse people of troubles. This is Oniyo: the night of the oni.

Today's theme: Playful Everyday Fabric. Textiles are everywhere in our lives. From bold patterns and vivid colors to updated designs for traditional cloth. Explore a world of playful fabric designs.

How many benches seating 4 are needed for 14 children? Barky steps in to illustrate how to understand divisions and remainders, concluding that 1 more bench is needed.

Travel Kagoshima Pref. on the Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line, JR's southernmost line. Discover a 400-year pottery tradition, walk around a samurai neighborhood, and admire views of an active volcano.

Women-only trips and solo camping are some of the many ways that people enjoy camping in Japan. Camping can even serve as a method of preparing for disaster. We examine its increasing popularity.

The sun's tremendous energy provides various benefits, but also poses some significant risks. In this episode, we will explore the mysteries of solar flares, and their threat to human activities.

Morinaga Kunihiko (Fashion designer)visits Amami Oshima, Kagoshima. Priestesses on Amami wore patchwork robes with triangular butterfly designs, intended to protect the wearer from unseen spirits.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

How many benches seating 4 are needed for 14 children? Barky steps in to illustrate how to understand divisions and remainders, concluding that 1 more bench is needed.

Travel Kagoshima Pref. on the Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line, JR's southernmost line. Discover a 400-year pottery tradition, walk around a samurai neighborhood, and admire views of an active volcano.

Women-only trips and solo camping are some of the many ways that people enjoy camping in Japan. Camping can even serve as a method of preparing for disaster. We examine its increasing popularity.

Yoshimune, the shogun who saved the city of Edo. Through disaster and economic strife, alongside its people, his wisdom shaped the future of the place now called Tokyo.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to river or stream. Explore the unique culture behind them.

A week into the new year, giant torches are lit in a shrine precinct. The shadows they create enable a demon-oni-to go to a river and cleanse people of troubles. This is Oniyo: the night of the oni.

The sun's tremendous energy provides various benefits, but also poses some significant risks. In this episode, we will explore the mysteries of solar flares, and their threat to human activities.

Morinaga Kunihiko (Fashion designer)visits Amami Oshima, Kagoshima. Priestesses on Amami wore patchwork robes with triangular butterfly designs, intended to protect the wearer from unseen spirits.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

How many benches seating 4 are needed for 14 children? Barky steps in to illustrate how to understand divisions and remainders, concluding that 1 more bench is needed.

Travel Kagoshima Pref. on the Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line, JR's southernmost line. Discover a 400-year pottery tradition, walk around a samurai neighborhood, and admire views of an active volcano.

Women-only trips and solo camping are some of the many ways that people enjoy camping in Japan. Camping can even serve as a method of preparing for disaster. We examine its increasing popularity.

The sun's tremendous energy provides various benefits, but also poses some significant risks. In this episode, we will explore the mysteries of solar flares, and their threat to human activities.

Morinaga Kunihiko (Fashion designer)visits Amami Oshima, Kagoshima. Priestesses on Amami wore patchwork robes with triangular butterfly designs, intended to protect the wearer from unseen spirits.

Yoshimune, the shogun who saved the city of Edo. Through disaster and economic strife, alongside its people, his wisdom shaped the future of the place now called Tokyo.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to river or stream. Explore the unique culture behind them.

A week into the new year, giant torches are lit in a shrine precinct. The shadows they create enable a demon-oni-to go to a river and cleanse people of troubles. This is Oniyo: the night of the oni.