NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Bari is a port town located at the heel of the Italian peninsula. An important hub of commerce since the time of ancient Rome, it's known for welcoming people of diverse cultures from Asia and Africa.

Shocked by what he saw in India's textile industry, Aditya travelled to Japan to find a better way to produce fabric. He works with a start-up that's hoping to change how we create clothes.

Japanese chum salmon migrate over 20,000 kilometers in their return journey across the North Pacific. Global warming has caused an alarming decline in returning salmon and requires urgent action.

Sato Taku (Graphic designer) visits Miyazaki. The crowded signs of local bars inspire Sato to reconsider the conventions of modern design, and embrace the appeal of the unknown.

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.

From protecting valuable ceramics to reinforcing World Heritage structures, we'll see how the latest disaster preparedness technology is safeguarding Japan's irreplaceable cultural properties.

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

#10 How much is this hair dryer? / To ask the price of something in front of you, say "kono," meaning "this," followed by the item's name and "wa ikura desu ka.".

What preparations are needed to protect children in the event of a disaster? This episode considers not only their physical safety, but also their mental well-being during stressful evacuation.

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.

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

#10 How much is this hair dryer? / To ask the price of something in front of you, say "kono," meaning "this," followed by the item's name and "wa ikura desu ka.".

What preparations are needed to protect children in the event of a disaster? This episode considers not only their physical safety, but also their mental well-being during stressful evacuation.

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.

The entire Earth is affected by climate change, occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before. This program uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.

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...but all is not as it seems.

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

#10 How much is this hair dryer? / To ask the price of something in front of you, say "kono," meaning "this," followed by the item's name and "wa ikura desu ka.".

What preparations are needed to protect children in the event of a disaster? This episode considers not only their physical safety, but also their mental well-being during stressful evacuation.

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.

Rectal cancer is increasing among younger people. Depending on the stage, a stoma may be needed. We report on efforts to preserve the anus using robotic-assisted surgery and artificial intelligence.

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.

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

#10 How much is this hair dryer? / To ask the price of something in front of you, say "kono," meaning "this," followed by the item's name and "wa ikura desu ka.".

What preparations are needed to protect children in the event of a disaster? This episode considers not only their physical safety, but also their mental well-being during stressful evacuation.

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.

The entire Earth is affected by climate change, occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before. This program uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.

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...but all is not as it seems.

Rectal cancer is increasing among younger people. Depending on the stage, a stoma may be needed. We report on efforts to preserve the anus using robotic-assisted surgery and artificial intelligence.

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

#10 How much is this hair dryer? / To ask the price of something in front of you, say "kono," meaning "this," followed by the item's name and "wa ikura desu ka.".

What preparations are needed to protect children in the event of a disaster? This episode considers not only their physical safety, but also their mental well-being during stressful evacuation.

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.