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Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Japanese festival favorite, yakisoba! Noodles cooked in a special sauce. Discover its origins, little known even in Japan.

Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mt. Hachimantai. It presents nature in its many forms.

Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.

At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, 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.

In the late 19th century, writer Lafcadio Hearn (Japanese name: Koizumi Yakumo) helped introduce Japan to the wider world. We visit the Izumo area to learn about the supernatural realm that he loved.

A recent design trend on the rise is the use of traditional craftsmanship in railway cars, from tourist trains to commuter vehicles. See how this design trend is transforming Japan's trains.

High-end chocolate from top-quality cocoa is a new Filipino specialty. Quality beans command good prices, changing the lives of poor rural farmers.

A recent design trend on the rise is the use of traditional craftsmanship in railway cars, from tourist trains to commuter vehicles. See how this design trend is transforming Japan's trains.

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food.

High-end chocolate from top-quality cocoa is a new Filipino specialty. Quality beans command good prices, changing the lives of poor rural farmers.

At a family diner, we meet customers of all ages, from solo diners to families and big groups. These diners' stories may seem ordinary, but all kinds of quiet dramas lie within these everyday moments.

A recent design trend on the rise is the use of traditional craftsmanship in railway cars, from tourist trains to commuter vehicles. See how this design trend is transforming Japan's trains.

High-end chocolate from top-quality cocoa is a new Filipino specialty. Quality beans command good prices, changing the lives of poor rural farmers.

Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Food waste is a major driver of global warming. One institute warns that greenhouse gas emissions from food waste exceed those of nations like India and Russia. We examine the data behind this issue.

Kang Sang-mi, a third-generation Korean born and raised in Japan, embraced her Korean name and heritage after struggling with her identity. She now empowers kids with foreign roots.

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.

High-end chocolate from top-quality cocoa is a new Filipino specialty. Quality beans command good prices, changing the lives of poor rural farmers.

Mongolia's culture of meat-eating is contributing to health problems in this developing economy. Chef Suzuki Yuko aims to introduce more vegetables through workshops and improved hospital menus.

Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Food waste is a major driver of global warming. One institute warns that greenhouse gas emissions from food waste exceed those of nations like India and Russia. We examine the data behind this issue.

When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue. What was terrorizing him? We examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

Adult spinal deformity (ASD) can develop due to age-related muscle loss or osteoporosis. We introduce ways to improve ASD through exercise therapy and explore AI-based efforts for early detection.

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.

High-end chocolate from top-quality cocoa is a new Filipino specialty. Quality beans command good prices, changing the lives of poor rural farmers.

Kang Sang-mi, a third-generation Korean born and raised in Japan, embraced her Korean name and heritage after struggling with her identity. She now empowers kids with foreign roots.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Water Jet Cutters.

In the late 19th century, writer Lafcadio Hearn (Japanese name: Koizumi Yakumo) helped introduce Japan to the wider world. We visit the Izumo area to learn about the supernatural realm that he loved.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

A doctor in Japan helps patients navigate their final days. Visiting healthcare systems around the world, he grapples with a key question: what can medicine do to help us live with hope until the end?

We follow Fujii Kaze as he records his first English album, shoots music videos, and performs worldwide. What inspires his creativity? How did his dream become reality, and what will he aim for next?

After a major earthquake hits, the father posts a video online spreading a rumor that the quake was "man-made." Of course, this earns a scolding from his daughter, but like always, not much changes.

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, DJ Night Tempo (the driving force behind a worldwide city-pop boom) and up-and-coming indie rock band MEminor are in the studio to chat and perform.

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-13.

Male cosmetics and hair removal treatments are increasingly popular in Japan. Historically, Japanese men have used makeup for over a thousand years. We look at the evolution of male aesthetics.

Cats show off their climbing skills at a spot overlooking the sea. On the island of Mushima, we meet a cat who takes us to a field of daffodils. The cats tease Iwago by hiding among the flowers.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, is the East Coast's second-largest city in the US after NYC. It's the birthplace of the US and was once the capital. It's now a favorite for history buffs.

The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan. Since its foundation in 711, the Inari deities attract worshippers with varying needs.

Today: making a polite request to a superior. Jorge Andres Arevalos Ibarra, from Paraguay, works at a metalworking company. In a roleplay challenge, he makes a polite request to a higher-up.

Papermaker Igarashi Masami's "Food Paper," based on historic Echizen washi, incorporates vegetable discards and scraps. Her aim is to raise awareness of food loss while promoting traditional crafts.

A doctor in Japan helps patients navigate their final days. Visiting healthcare systems around the world, he grapples with a key question: what can medicine do to help us live with hope until the end?

We follow Fujii Kaze as he records his first English album, shoots music videos, and performs worldwide. What inspires his creativity? How did his dream become reality, and what will he aim for next?

After a major earthquake hits, the father posts a video online spreading a rumor that the quake was "man-made." Of course, this earns a scolding from his daughter, but like always, not much changes.

Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, is the East Coast's second-largest city in the US after NYC. It's the birthplace of the US and was once the capital. It's now a favorite for history buffs.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, DJ Night Tempo (the driving force behind a worldwide city-pop boom) and up-and-coming indie rock band MEminor are in the studio to chat and perform.

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-13.

Male cosmetics and hair removal treatments are increasingly popular in Japan. Historically, Japanese men have used makeup for over a thousand years. We look at the evolution of male aesthetics.

Cats show off their climbing skills at a spot overlooking the sea. On the island of Mushima, we meet a cat who takes us to a field of daffodils. The cats tease Iwago by hiding among the flowers.

The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan. Since its foundation in 711, the Inari deities attract worshippers with varying needs.

Today: making a polite request to a superior. Jorge Andres Arevalos Ibarra, from Paraguay, works at a metalworking company. In a roleplay challenge, he makes a polite request to a higher-up.

Papermaker Igarashi Masami's "Food Paper," based on historic Echizen washi, incorporates vegetable discards and scraps. Her aim is to raise awareness of food loss while promoting traditional crafts.

A doctor in Japan helps patients navigate their final days. Visiting healthcare systems around the world, he grapples with a key question: what can medicine do to help us live with hope until the end?

We follow Fujii Kaze as he records his first English album, shoots music videos, and performs worldwide. What inspires his creativity? How did his dream become reality, and what will he aim for next?

After a major earthquake hits, the father posts a video online spreading a rumor that the quake was "man-made." Of course, this earns a scolding from his daughter, but like always, not much changes.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, DJ Night Tempo (the driving force behind a worldwide city-pop boom) and up-and-coming indie rock band MEminor are in the studio to chat and perform.

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-13.

Male cosmetics and hair removal treatments are increasingly popular in Japan. Historically, Japanese men have used makeup for over a thousand years. We look at the evolution of male aesthetics.

Cats show off their climbing skills at a spot overlooking the sea. On the island of Mushima, we meet a cat who takes us to a field of daffodils. The cats tease Iwago by hiding among the flowers.

Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, is the East Coast's second-largest city in the US after NYC. It's the birthplace of the US and was once the capital. It's now a favorite for history buffs.

The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan. Since its foundation in 711, the Inari deities attract worshippers with varying needs.

Today: making a polite request to a superior. Jorge Andres Arevalos Ibarra, from Paraguay, works at a metalworking company. In a roleplay challenge, he makes a polite request to a higher-up.

Papermaker Igarashi Masami's "Food Paper," based on historic Echizen washi, incorporates vegetable discards and scraps. Her aim is to raise awareness of food loss while promoting traditional crafts.

A doctor in Japan helps patients navigate their final days. Visiting healthcare systems around the world, he grapples with a key question: what can medicine do to help us live with hope until the end?

We follow Fujii Kaze as he records his first English album, shoots music videos, and performs worldwide. What inspires his creativity? How did his dream become reality, and what will he aim for next?

After a major earthquake hits, the father posts a video online spreading a rumor that the quake was "man-made." Of course, this earns a scolding from his daughter, but like always, not much changes.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, DJ Night Tempo (the driving force behind a worldwide city-pop boom) and up-and-coming indie rock band MEminor are in the studio to chat and perform.

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-13.

Male cosmetics and hair removal treatments are increasingly popular in Japan. Historically, Japanese men have used makeup for over a thousand years. We look at the evolution of male aesthetics.

Cats show off their climbing skills at a spot overlooking the sea. On the island of Mushima, we meet a cat who takes us to a field of daffodils. The cats tease Iwago by hiding among the flowers.

The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan. Since its foundation in 711, the Inari deities attract worshippers with varying needs.

Today: making a polite request to a superior. Jorge Andres Arevalos Ibarra, from Paraguay, works at a metalworking company. In a roleplay challenge, he makes a polite request to a higher-up.

Papermaker Igarashi Masami's "Food Paper," based on historic Echizen washi, incorporates vegetable discards and scraps. Her aim is to raise awareness of food loss while promoting traditional crafts.

Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, is the East Coast's second-largest city in the US after NYC. It's the birthplace of the US and was once the capital. It's now a favorite for history buffs.

Kang Sang-mi, a third-generation Korean born and raised in Japan, embraced her Korean name and heritage after struggling with her identity. She now empowers kids with foreign roots.

Food waste is a major driver of global warming. One institute warns that greenhouse gas emissions from food waste exceed those of nations like India and Russia. We examine the data behind this issue.

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.

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea. We explore their history and legacy, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time, Nii Oshima Island.

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.

In November, the Deaflympics-an international sports competition for the hearing impaired-was held in Japan for the first time.NHK WORLD-JAPAN showed related programs,and promoted its services.

At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, 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.

We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.

At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, 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.

Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.

We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, not only leads to breathing difficulties but also affects the lungs, heart and brain. We explore countermeasures based on a large-scale study in Japan.

At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, 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.

We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.

Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, not only leads to breathing difficulties but also affects the lungs, heart and brain. We explore countermeasures based on a large-scale study in Japan.

We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.

At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, 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.

Tom Miyagawa Coulton finds tradition and community in the historic port town of Tomonoura (Hiroshima Pref.).

Urayasu, outside Tokyo, is now an urban leisure town, but for decades it was a fishing village. Yu Hayami discovers the unique food culture of Chiba Prefecture.

An outdoor community pool in Ehime is super cheap even with a competition pool and water slides. It's been a local hotspot for 50 years. Meet the visitors making midsummer memories over three days.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, not only leads to breathing difficulties but also affects the lungs, heart and brain. We explore countermeasures based on a large-scale study in Japan.

Kawaii is more than cute - it's a global phenomenon! Kawamura Yuniya of New York's Fashion Institute of Technology explains why the world loves it.

People overcoming obstacles with support from individuals, businesses, and society. Let's dig a little deeper into a world without boundaries!

Featured recipe: Tonkatsu with Daikon and Ponzu Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

Tom Miyagawa Coulton finds tradition and community in the historic port town of Tomonoura (Hiroshima Pref.).

Urayasu, outside Tokyo, is now an urban leisure town, but for decades it was a fishing village. Yu Hayami discovers the unique food culture of Chiba Prefecture.

An outdoor community pool in Ehime is super cheap even with a competition pool and water slides. It's been a local hotspot for 50 years. Meet the visitors making midsummer memories over three days.

Kawaii is more than cute - it's a global phenomenon! Kawamura Yuniya of New York's Fashion Institute of Technology explains why the world loves it.

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.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, not only leads to breathing difficulties but also affects the lungs, heart and brain. We explore countermeasures based on a large-scale study in Japan.

Tom Miyagawa Coulton finds tradition and community in the historic port town of Tomonoura (Hiroshima Pref.).

Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

"Curry rice," one of Japan's most iconic national dishes. Why is this dish born in India so beloved by the Japanese?

Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, two naginata (polearms) associated with legendary warriors: Benkei and Tomoe Gozen.

In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

Urayasu, outside Tokyo, is now an urban leisure town, but for decades it was a fishing village. Yu Hayami discovers the unique food culture of Chiba Prefecture.

An outdoor community pool in Ehime is super cheap even with a competition pool and water slides. It's been a local hotspot for 50 years. Meet the visitors making midsummer memories over three days.

We explore the work of Dr. SAKAGUCHI Shimon, winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize, who discovered Tregs that help keep the immune system in check and identified Foxp3 as the key gene that creates them.

Tom Miyagawa Coulton finds tradition and community in the historic port town of Tomonoura (Hiroshima Pref.).

Kawaii is more than cute - it's a global phenomenon! Kawamura Yuniya of New York's Fashion Institute of Technology explains why the world loves it.

People overcoming obstacles with support from individuals, businesses, and society. Let's dig a little deeper into a world without boundaries!

Featured recipe: Tonkatsu with Daikon and Ponzu Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

Urayasu, outside Tokyo, is now an urban leisure town, but for decades it was a fishing village. Yu Hayami discovers the unique food culture of Chiba Prefecture.

Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

"Curry rice," one of Japan's most iconic national dishes. Why is this dish born in India so beloved by the Japanese?

Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, two naginata (polearms) associated with legendary warriors: Benkei and Tomoe Gozen.

In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

Social-media-fueled anxiety and protests over foreigners are rising even as Japan depends on foreign workers, raising urgent questions about how the country should respond to a changing society.

An outdoor community pool in Ehime is super cheap even with a competition pool and water slides. It's been a local hotspot for 50 years. Meet the visitors making midsummer memories over three days.

We explore the work of Dr. SAKAGUCHI Shimon, winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize, who discovered Tregs that help keep the immune system in check and identified Foxp3 as the key gene that creates them.

Tom Miyagawa Coulton finds tradition and community in the historic port town of Tomonoura (Hiroshima Pref.).

Urayasu, outside Tokyo, is now an urban leisure town, but for decades it was a fishing village. Yu Hayami discovers the unique food culture of Chiba Prefecture.

Kawaii is more than cute - it's a global phenomenon! Kawamura Yuniya of New York's Fashion Institute of Technology explains why the world loves it.

People overcoming obstacles with support from individuals, businesses, and society. Let's dig a little deeper into a world without boundaries!

Featured recipe: Tonkatsu with Daikon and Ponzu Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!