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Kyle Card takes on the San'in Kaigan Geopark Trail trek. From the Tottori-Hyogo border he walks to Kyoto along the sea, up rivers as well as terraced rice fields, and into onsen towns.

How can we keep the voices of Hibakushas alive? 80 years after the bombing, are hopes for a nuclear weapons-free world fading? Wake Naoko explains.

Recovery after an earthquake is always a challenge, but with the power of individuals and the support of others, it is possible. Let's dig a little deeper.

Featured recipes: (1) Crispy Pork Stir-fry with Myoga and Green Beans (2) Stir-fried Eggplant and Shishito with Miso Sauce. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Chef Saito in five minutes!

Discover Chef Saito's take on Japan's popular mochi-wrapped ice cream, and learn traditional mochi recipes that bring this classic treat to life.

Nakajima Hiromitsu makes supportive devices for world-class para-athletes such as gold medal-winning wheelchair tennis player Kamiji Yui. He talks about helping them perform at their best.

Gyoji use eagle eyes to referee sumo bouts. Each has his own unique style: Some get up close, others watch from afar. A gyoji with an impressive record reveals the secret behind his precision.

It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to?

In 2024, natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima, Noto. We follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years. For three days, we asked passengers of all ages where they were going and why they chose to travel by streetcar.

Lichen is an organism made from the symbiosis of fungus and algae. Although it can adapt to life in extremely harsh environments, manmade threats such as global warming are disrupting its existence.

Kyle Card takes on the San'in Kaigan Geopark Trail trek. From the Tottori-Hyogo border he walks to Kyoto along the sea, up rivers as well as terraced rice fields, and into onsen towns.

Discover Chef Saito's take on Japan's popular mochi-wrapped ice cream, and learn traditional mochi recipes that bring this classic treat to life.

How can we keep the voices of Hibakushas alive? 80 years after the bombing, are hopes for a nuclear weapons-free world fading? Wake Naoko explains.

Recovery after an earthquake is always a challenge, but with the power of individuals and the support of others, it is possible. Let's dig a little deeper.

Featured recipes: (1) Crispy Pork Stir-fry with Myoga and Green Beans (2) Stir-fried Eggplant and Shishito with Miso Sauce. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Chef Saito in five minutes!

We visit northern Tokyo's Nishiarai, which evolved from a farming village into an industrial district and is now mainly residential. But the local temple has always been at the heart of the community.

Director Seto Momoko's animated film "Dandelion's Odyssey" won the International Federation of Film Critics' award at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. She talks about her creative philosophy.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: cosmetic sponges.

Lichen is an organism made from the symbiosis of fungus and algae. Although it can adapt to life in extremely harsh environments, manmade threats such as global warming are disrupting its existence.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores a kabuki dance in which two actors play a total of eight different roles featuring Tokyo's famous Sanja Festival.

We visit northern Tokyo's Nishiarai, which evolved from a farming village into an industrial district and is now mainly residential. But the local temple has always been at the heart of the community.

Director Seto Momoko's animated film "Dandelion's Odyssey" won the International Federation of Film Critics' award at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. She talks about her creative philosophy.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: cosmetic sponges.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores a kabuki dance in which two actors play a total of eight different roles featuring Tokyo's famous Sanja Festival.

Lichen is an organism made from the symbiosis of fungus and algae. Although it can adapt to life in extremely harsh environments, manmade threats such as global warming are disrupting its existence.

We visit northern Tokyo's Nishiarai, which evolved from a farming village into an industrial district and is now mainly residential. But the local temple has always been at the heart of the community.

Afuso Michie is a Japanese-Brazilian woman who runs a center in Kanagawa Prefecture that offers Japanese language classes and other services which help foreign residents find their footing.

Recently more and more rikishi are eschewing belt-fighting in favor of pushing and thrusting attacks. Push-and-thrust rikishi help us break down the technique into three types based on distance.

We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle.

Director Seto Momoko's animated film "Dandelion's Odyssey" won the International Federation of Film Critics' award at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. She talks about her creative philosophy.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: cosmetic sponges.

We visit northern Tokyo's Nishiarai, which evolved from a farming village into an industrial district and is now mainly residential. But the local temple has always been at the heart of the community.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores a kabuki dance in which two actors play a total of eight different roles featuring Tokyo's famous Sanja Festival.

Director Seto Momoko's animated film "Dandelion's Odyssey" won the International Federation of Film Critics' award at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. She talks about her creative philosophy.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: cosmetic sponges.

Afuso Michie is a Japanese-Brazilian woman who runs a center in Kanagawa Prefecture that offers Japanese language classes and other services which help foreign residents find their footing.

Recently more and more rikishi are eschewing belt-fighting in favor of pushing and thrusting attacks. Push-and-thrust rikishi help us break down the technique into three types based on distance.

We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle.

Lichen is an organism made from the symbiosis of fungus and algae. Although it can adapt to life in extremely harsh environments, manmade threats such as global warming are disrupting its existence.

We visit northern Tokyo's Nishiarai, which evolved from a farming village into an industrial district and is now mainly residential. But the local temple has always been at the heart of the community.

Director Seto Momoko's animated film "Dandelion's Odyssey" won the International Federation of Film Critics' award at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. She talks about her creative philosophy.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: cosmetic sponges.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores a kabuki dance in which two actors play a total of eight different roles featuring Tokyo's famous Sanja Festival.

One year after the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake but recovery is slow. Non-profit organizations have been indispensable in supporting the victims and helping them to rebuild their lives.

Glasswork is an art form featuring delicate yet bold designs. We take a closer look at Japanese glassmaking, where artisanal skills are passed down and the craft evolves with the times.

From things like cosplay and BL, Japan's female otaku are reshaping identity. Cultural anthropologist Liron Afriat explores how their passions reveal new ways of life for women in modern Japan.

One year after the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake but recovery is slow. Non-profit organizations have been indispensable in supporting the victims and helping them to rebuild their lives.

Glasswork is an art form featuring delicate yet bold designs. We take a closer look at Japanese glassmaking, where artisanal skills are passed down and the craft evolves with the times.

From things like cosplay and BL, Japan's female otaku are reshaping identity. Cultural anthropologist Liron Afriat explores how their passions reveal new ways of life for women in modern Japan.

92-year-old sake brewer Noguchi Naohiko has made significant contributions to the sake industry over his seven-decade career. He talks about carrying on old traditions while innovating new ones.

Explore how rikishi perceive the sumo ring, a 4.55-meter circle built entirely by hand. Discover what it's made from, why it's so hard and how rikishi adapt to it, including foot gripping exercises!

A series of doodles by the famous artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi turn out to be carefully considered depictions of the kabuki actors of the day. What kind of artistic statement was he trying to make?

One year after the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake but recovery is slow. Non-profit organizations have been indispensable in supporting the victims and helping them to rebuild their lives.

Glasswork is an art form featuring delicate yet bold designs. We take a closer look at Japanese glassmaking, where artisanal skills are passed down and the craft evolves with the times.

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells. Join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture.

From things like cosplay and BL, Japan's female otaku are reshaping identity. Cultural anthropologist Liron Afriat explores how their passions reveal new ways of life for women in modern Japan.

One year after the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake but recovery is slow. Non-profit organizations have been indispensable in supporting the victims and helping them to rebuild their lives.

92-year-old sake brewer Noguchi Naohiko has made significant contributions to the sake industry over his seven-decade career. He talks about carrying on old traditions while innovating new ones.

Explore how rikishi perceive the sumo ring, a 4.55-meter circle built entirely by hand. Discover what it's made from, why it's so hard and how rikishi adapt to it, including foot gripping exercises!

A series of doodles by the famous artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi turn out to be carefully considered depictions of the kabuki actors of the day. What kind of artistic statement was he trying to make?

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.

Glasswork is an art form featuring delicate yet bold designs. We take a closer look at Japanese glassmaking, where artisanal skills are passed down and the craft evolves with the times.

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells. Join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture.

One year after the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake but recovery is slow. Non-profit organizations have been indispensable in supporting the victims and helping them to rebuild their lives.

From things like cosplay and BL, Japan's female otaku are reshaping identity. Cultural anthropologist Liron Afriat explores how their passions reveal new ways of life for women in modern Japan.