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Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Along the way, he enjoys local food and musical traditions.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).

Biologic drugs, made mainly from antibodies, have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. We explore their mechanisms and potential.

Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Along the way, he enjoys local food and musical traditions.

Mizushiri Yoriko won the Silver Bear in the short film competition at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival. She talks about her passion for creating animations that evoke a sense of touch.

The key to achieving peace is feeling the pain of others. It's an idea Hayashida Mitsuhiro picked up from hibakusha in his native Nagasaki, and one he tries to teach young visitors to his city.

The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and has been home to artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills, such as kigumi or wood joinery.

We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P.

The ferocious hornet's stingers have evolved over 300 million years. How do they work? Discover the secrets behind the hornet's incredible strength.

Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Along the way, he enjoys local food and musical traditions.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).

Mizushiri Yoriko won the Silver Bear in the short film competition at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival. She talks about her passion for creating animations that evoke a sense of touch.

The key to achieving peace is feeling the pain of others. It's an idea Hayashida Mitsuhiro picked up from hibakusha in his native Nagasaki, and one he tries to teach young visitors to his city.

The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and has been home to artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills, such as kigumi or wood joinery.

We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P.

Gold prices are surging as anxiety drives a global rush. Japan sees renewed prospecting and competition in e-waste recycling, while illegal mining spreads in Africa, exposing the boom's darker side.

The ferocious hornet's stingers have evolved over 300 million years. How do they work? Discover the secrets behind the hornet's incredible strength.

Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Along the way, he enjoys local food and musical traditions.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).

Home to manga, anime, and toy stores, the Nakano neighborhood is famous for its subculture spirit. As we explore, we discover its rich past as a dog sanctuary, blossom-viewing spot, and military hub.

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

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers.

The ferocious hornet's stingers have evolved over 300 million years. How do they work? Discover the secrets behind the hornet's incredible strength.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).

Home to manga, anime, and toy stores, the Nakano neighborhood is famous for its subculture spirit. As we explore, we discover its rich past as a dog sanctuary, blossom-viewing spot, and military hub.

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

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).

The ferocious hornet's stingers have evolved over 300 million years. How do they work? Discover the secrets behind the hornet's incredible strength.

Home to manga, anime, and toy stores, the Nakano neighborhood is famous for its subculture spirit. As we explore, we discover its rich past as a dog sanctuary, blossom-viewing spot, and military hub.

Filmmaker Soda Kazuhiro, whose latest work won the Best Movie Award at a film festival in 2024, tells us about the "observational" documentary style he has been championing for 20 years.

A German playwright finds inspiration in a piano that survived the atomic bombing and its owner, who died after the blast at the age of 19, to create a piece warning against war's impact on the young.

Kishu, in the southern part of the Kii Peninsula, is famous among chefs worldwide for its charcoal production. Join us as we examine what fuels the eco-friendly charcoal culture of Kishu.

Summer is winding down, and tonight down by Edo Bay the streets are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers, and revelers. It's getting late, but this party is just getting started.

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

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers.

Home to manga, anime, and toy stores, the Nakano neighborhood is famous for its subculture spirit. As we explore, we discover its rich past as a dog sanctuary, blossom-viewing spot, and military hub.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).

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

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers.

Filmmaker Soda Kazuhiro, whose latest work won the Best Movie Award at a film festival in 2024, tells us about the "observational" documentary style he has been championing for 20 years.

A German playwright finds inspiration in a piano that survived the atomic bombing and its owner, who died after the blast at the age of 19, to create a piece warning against war's impact on the young.

Kishu, in the southern part of the Kii Peninsula, is famous among chefs worldwide for its charcoal production. Join us as we examine what fuels the eco-friendly charcoal culture of Kishu.

Summer is winding down, and tonight down by Edo Bay the streets are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers, and revelers. It's getting late, but this party is just getting started.

Back to Grooves and Grain: This episode features businesses that are capitalizing on the resurgence in popularity of physical media such as vinyl records and self-published books.

Home to manga, anime, and toy stores, the Nakano neighborhood is famous for its subculture spirit. As we explore, we discover its rich past as a dog sanctuary, blossom-viewing spot, and military hub.

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

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).

From traditional incense sticks to perfumes that incorporate the scent of red ink pads, the range of fragrances in Japan is endless. We travel to Kyoto and Tokyo to sniff out the latest trends.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).

From traditional incense sticks to perfumes that incorporate the scent of red ink pads, the range of fragrances in Japan is endless. We travel to Kyoto and Tokyo to sniff out the latest trends.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).

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

A Hiroshima teen and an atomic bomb survivor try to depict visually what one mother endured immediately after the blast - her agony, sacrifice, and love - so that her tragic story is not repeated.

The Kiso region in Nagano Prefecture is covered by coniferous forests that have been tended by human hands over generations. Join us as we savor the rich culture they've shaped.

A dapper young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye. From the way they're looking at each other, it's clear that there's something going on between them.

From traditional incense sticks to perfumes that incorporate the scent of red ink pads, the range of fragrances in Japan is endless. We travel to Kyoto and Tokyo to sniff out the latest trends.

See the unique ideas and technologies applied to the recovery of nearly 4070km of destroyed railway network, and discover the railway museum where visitors can drive a real electric locomotive.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).

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

A Hiroshima teen and an atomic bomb survivor try to depict visually what one mother endured immediately after the blast - her agony, sacrifice, and love - so that her tragic story is not repeated.

The Kiso region in Nagano Prefecture is covered by coniferous forests that have been tended by human hands over generations. Join us as we savor the rich culture they've shaped.

A dapper young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye. From the way they're looking at each other, it's clear that there's something going on between them.

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.

From traditional incense sticks to perfumes that incorporate the scent of red ink pads, the range of fragrances in Japan is endless. We travel to Kyoto and Tokyo to sniff out the latest trends.

See the unique ideas and technologies applied to the recovery of nearly 4070km of destroyed railway network, and discover the railway museum where visitors can drive a real electric locomotive.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).

Large-scale development in Hong Kong's northern area is building a high-tech industrial base, boosting the economy and jobs. Though mainlanders hold high expectations, some locals face eviction.

Small octopus balls cooked on grills have engendered a food culture unto their own and are Osaka's leading soul food. Explore the essence of Osaka that prizes tasty, affordable, and satisfying food.

See the unique ideas and technologies applied to the recovery of nearly 4070km of destroyed railway network, and discover the railway museum where visitors can drive a real electric locomotive.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).

Large-scale development in Hong Kong's northern area is building a high-tech industrial base, boosting the economy and jobs. Though mainlanders hold high expectations, some locals face eviction.

Small octopus balls cooked on grills have engendered a food culture unto their own and are Osaka's leading soul food. Explore the essence of Osaka that prizes tasty, affordable, and satisfying food.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).

See the unique ideas and technologies applied to the recovery of nearly 4070km of destroyed railway network, and discover the railway museum where visitors can drive a real electric locomotive.

Large-scale development in Hong Kong's northern area is building a high-tech industrial base, boosting the economy and jobs. Though mainlanders hold high expectations, some locals face eviction.

Kimura Masahiko is a legend of the bonsai world who has won the Prime Minister's Award, one of the industry's highest honors, 27 times. He talks about creating original works that break the mold.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

"Homework Challenges." Elsa is from the Faroe Islands. Her two children attend a Japanese public school. She feels sad that she cannot always help them because of language issues.

Small octopus balls cooked on grills have engendered a food culture unto their own and are Osaka's leading soul food. Explore the essence of Osaka that prizes tasty, affordable, and satisfying food.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. On the Sea of Japan coast, the Tottori Sand Dunes create unique, everchanging views. Our design hunt explores a culture with deep roots in the natural world.

Large-scale development in Hong Kong's northern area is building a high-tech industrial base, boosting the economy and jobs. Though mainlanders hold high expectations, some locals face eviction.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).

Kimura Masahiko is a legend of the bonsai world who has won the Prime Minister's Award, one of the industry's highest honors, 27 times. He talks about creating original works that break the mold.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

We break down a print that warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once: Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways.

Biologic drugs, made mainly from antibodies, have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. We explore their mechanisms and potential.

Small octopus balls cooked on grills have engendered a food culture unto their own and are Osaka's leading soul food. Explore the essence of Osaka that prizes tasty, affordable, and satisfying food.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. On the Sea of Japan coast, the Tottori Sand Dunes create unique, everchanging views. Our design hunt explores a culture with deep roots in the natural world.

Large-scale development in Hong Kong's northern area is building a high-tech industrial base, boosting the economy and jobs. Though mainlanders hold high expectations, some locals face eviction.

"Homework Challenges." Elsa is from the Faroe Islands. Her two children attend a Japanese public school. She feels sad that she cannot always help them because of language issues.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).