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Influential ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige's "100 Famous Views of Edo", a series of prints encoding his view of the changing face of Japan.

The Manyoshu is the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry. Through poems presented in both manga and modern settings, we glimpse sentiments from centuries ago. The topic this time is love.

At Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri, enormous floats called neputa are paraded through the streets. They're decorated with vibrant images, and some feature wire-frame 3D figures.

In a wintry river, ice crystals come together, forming a road of white. We'll show you spectacular, never-before-seen footage of nature and ice. But is global warming changing this natural wonder?

Komusubi, the fourth-highest rank, is near the top of the sumo hierarchy. We shed light on the harsh realities as well as the unexpected benefits experienced by rikishi who achieve the milestone.

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: singer Miyakawa Airi, who's popular for her natural charm; and Atarayo, a three-piece band whose young fans love their emotional lyrics, vocals, and sound.

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-4.

Frozen food products widely available in Japan include hundreds of pasta dishes and even sushi. New flash-freezing techniques are improving quality, reducing food waste, and driving innovation.

Ran lives with wakame divers and watches over their daily work. If neighboring cat Fukusuke comes over, Ran goes on high alert. Pei lives at an inn near the lakeshore and is popular with customers.

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.

Erfurt, a city in Thuringia near the center of Germany, traces its roots back to the 8th century. By the 11th century, it had developed into a major crossroads uniting trade and culture across Europe.

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

Kyoto has many stores specializing in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu. Some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.

Nu Nu Aung, from Myanmar, learns more about real estate at a property management company. She will role-play and learn from experts about how to make explanations using photos and other materials.

With a falling birthrate, school closures are on the rise in Japan, and things like desks and chairs have no place to go. Doi Kenji upcycles these discards into stylish and unique interior items.

In a wintry river, ice crystals come together, forming a road of white. We'll show you spectacular, never-before-seen footage of nature and ice. But is global warming changing this natural wonder?

Komusubi, the fourth-highest rank, is near the top of the sumo hierarchy. We shed light on the harsh realities as well as the unexpected benefits experienced by rikishi who achieve the milestone.

Erfurt, a city in Thuringia near the center of Germany, traces its roots back to the 8th century. By the 11th century, it had developed into a major crossroads uniting trade and culture across Europe.

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 Japanese music! This week: singer Miyakawa Airi, who's popular for her natural charm; and Atarayo, a three-piece band whose young fans love their emotional lyrics, vocals, and sound.

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-4.

Frozen food products widely available in Japan include hundreds of pasta dishes and even sushi. New flash-freezing techniques are improving quality, reducing food waste, and driving innovation.

Ran lives with wakame divers and watches over their daily work. If neighboring cat Fukusuke comes over, Ran goes on high alert. Pei lives at an inn near the lakeshore and is popular with customers.

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

Kyoto has many stores specializing in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu. Some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.

Nu Nu Aung, from Myanmar, learns more about real estate at a property management company. She will role-play and learn from experts about how to make explanations using photos and other materials.

With a falling birthrate, school closures are on the rise in Japan, and things like desks and chairs have no place to go. Doi Kenji upcycles these discards into stylish and unique interior items.

In a wintry river, ice crystals come together, forming a road of white. We'll show you spectacular, never-before-seen footage of nature and ice. But is global warming changing this natural wonder?

Komusubi, the fourth-highest rank, is near the top of the sumo hierarchy. We shed light on the harsh realities as well as the unexpected benefits experienced by rikishi who achieve the milestone.

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 Japanese music! This week: singer Miyakawa Airi, who's popular for her natural charm; and Atarayo, a three-piece band whose young fans love their emotional lyrics, vocals, and sound.

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-4.

Frozen food products widely available in Japan include hundreds of pasta dishes and even sushi. New flash-freezing techniques are improving quality, reducing food waste, and driving innovation.

Ran lives with wakame divers and watches over their daily work. If neighboring cat Fukusuke comes over, Ran goes on high alert. Pei lives at an inn near the lakeshore and is popular with customers.

Erfurt, a city in Thuringia near the center of Germany, traces its roots back to the 8th century. By the 11th century, it had developed into a major crossroads uniting trade and culture across Europe.

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

Kyoto has many stores specializing in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu. Some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.

Nu Nu Aung, from Myanmar, learns more about real estate at a property management company. She will role-play and learn from experts about how to make explanations using photos and other materials.

With a falling birthrate, school closures are on the rise in Japan, and things like desks and chairs have no place to go. Doi Kenji upcycles these discards into stylish and unique interior items.

In a wintry river, ice crystals come together, forming a road of white. We'll show you spectacular, never-before-seen footage of nature and ice. But is global warming changing this natural wonder?

Komusubi, the fourth-highest rank, is near the top of the sumo hierarchy. We shed light on the harsh realities as well as the unexpected benefits experienced by rikishi who achieve the milestone.

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 Japanese music! This week: singer Miyakawa Airi, who's popular for her natural charm; and Atarayo, a three-piece band whose young fans love their emotional lyrics, vocals, and sound.

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-4.

Frozen food products widely available in Japan include hundreds of pasta dishes and even sushi. New flash-freezing techniques are improving quality, reducing food waste, and driving innovation.

Ran lives with wakame divers and watches over their daily work. If neighboring cat Fukusuke comes over, Ran goes on high alert. Pei lives at an inn near the lakeshore and is popular with customers.

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

Kyoto has many stores specializing in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu. Some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.

Nu Nu Aung, from Myanmar, learns more about real estate at a property management company. She will role-play and learn from experts about how to make explanations using photos and other materials.

With a falling birthrate, school closures are on the rise in Japan, and things like desks and chairs have no place to go. Doi Kenji upcycles these discards into stylish and unique interior items.

Erfurt, a city in Thuringia near the center of Germany, traces its roots back to the 8th century. By the 11th century, it had developed into a major crossroads uniting trade and culture across Europe.

Chatroom Japan puts a spotlight on our diverse international community.We report on the issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan.

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.

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

We meet Peruvian Estela Nakazaki and her daughter Namiko, both working in elderly care in Narashino, Chiba, and English Oliver Richardson who works at a tourist information center in Aso, Kumamoto.

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, Noshima Island.

2014 saw avalanches occurring in locations in Yamanashi Prefecture where they are uncommon. We look at the causes, as well as the latest research on how avalanches occur and how to save lives.

Introducing an artist who adorns Japanese kimonos with classic Hungarian embroidery. What kind of beautiful works are created by this unusual fusion of two cultural traditions?

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.

Seto Inland Sea is the largest body of water of its kind in Japan. See the sights of the Great Seto Bridge and the shallow coastal waters through time-lapse photography.

We meet Peruvian Estela Nakazaki and her daughter Namiko, both working in elderly care in Narashino, Chiba, and English Oliver Richardson who works at a tourist information center in Aso, Kumamoto.

Introducing an artist who adorns Japanese kimonos with classic Hungarian embroidery. What kind of beautiful works are created by this unusual fusion of two cultural traditions?

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.

Seto Inland Sea is the largest body of water of its kind in Japan. See the sights of the Great Seto Bridge and the shallow coastal waters through time-lapse photography.

We meet Peruvian Estela Nakazaki and her daughter Namiko, both working in elderly care in Narashino, Chiba, and English Oliver Richardson who works at a tourist information center in Aso, Kumamoto.

Yoshida Katsuji investigates unexplored caves around the world, and won the Uemura Naomi Adventure Award for his achievements in Laos. He talks about the appeal of cave exploration.

In Saidaiji Eyo, thousands of near-naked men endure icy water and the winter cold as they are purified at a temple. Some of the normal rites are being reintroduced as the pandemic recedes.

We travel to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics.

Introducing an artist who adorns Japanese kimonos with classic Hungarian embroidery. What kind of beautiful works are created by this unusual fusion of two cultural traditions?

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.

Interval Walking Training, developed in Japan, is attracting global attention. The latest scientific findings show that alternating between fast walking and slow walking promotes health.

We meet Peruvian Estela Nakazaki and her daughter Namiko, both working in elderly care in Narashino, Chiba, and English Oliver Richardson who works at a tourist information center in Aso, Kumamoto.

Introducing an artist who adorns Japanese kimonos with classic Hungarian embroidery. What kind of beautiful works are created by this unusual fusion of two cultural traditions?

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.

Yoshida Katsuji investigates unexplored caves around the world, and won the Uemura Naomi Adventure Award for his achievements in Laos. He talks about the appeal of cave exploration.

In Saidaiji Eyo, thousands of near-naked men endure icy water and the winter cold as they are purified at a temple. Some of the normal rites are being reintroduced as the pandemic recedes.

We travel to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics.

Interval Walking Training, developed in Japan, is attracting global attention. The latest scientific findings show that alternating between fast walking and slow walking promotes health.

We meet Peruvian Estela Nakazaki and her daughter Namiko, both working in elderly care in Narashino, Chiba, and English Oliver Richardson who works at a tourist information center in Aso, Kumamoto.

Introducing an artist who adorns Japanese kimonos with classic Hungarian embroidery. What kind of beautiful works are created by this unusual fusion of two cultural traditions?

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.

Cinematographer Andrzej Rudz visits the Shakotan Peninsula(Hokkaido) to film a mysterious fire festival.

Chef Saito teaches you how to cook two classic Japanese squid dishes: simmered squid and stir-fried squid. By following his techniques, you can easily enjoy simple yet flavorful squid dishes at home.

A yakiniku grilled meat restaurant in Tokyo's busy Shinbashi district is tailored to solo diners. Why do these customers prefer to eat alone? For three days, we got down to the meat of the matter.

Interval Walking Training, developed in Japan, is attracting global attention. The latest scientific findings show that alternating between fast walking and slow walking promotes health.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts a variety of programs with over 50 titles. This program "Dig More Japan" will extract the essence of these programs and further deepen the charm of Japanese culture.

Featured recipe: Spoon-molded Sushi. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!!

Chef Saito teaches you how to cook two classic Japanese squid dishes: simmered squid and stir-fried squid. By following his techniques, you can easily enjoy simple yet flavorful squid dishes at home.

2014 saw avalanches occurring in locations in Yamanashi Prefecture where they are uncommon. We look at the causes, as well as the latest research on how avalanches occur and how to save lives.

Interval Walking Training, developed in Japan, is attracting global attention. The latest scientific findings show that alternating between fast walking and slow walking promotes health.

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

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

It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

Chef Saito teaches you how to cook two classic Japanese squid dishes: simmered squid and stir-fried squid. By following his techniques, you can easily enjoy simple yet flavorful squid dishes at home.

From regulating the body's internal clock, to possibly curing Parkinson's disease, mushrooms have been revealing one amazing ability after another!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts a variety of programs with over 50 titles. This program "Dig More Japan" will extract the essence of these programs and further deepen the charm of Japanese culture.

Featured recipe: Spoon-molded Sushi. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!!

Chef Saito teaches you how to cook two classic Japanese squid dishes: simmered squid and stir-fried squid. By following his techniques, you can easily enjoy simple yet flavorful squid dishes at home.

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

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

It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

From regulating the body's internal clock, to possibly curing Parkinson's disease, mushrooms have been revealing one amazing ability after another!

Chef Saito teaches you how to cook two classic Japanese squid dishes: simmered squid and stir-fried squid. By following his techniques, you can easily enjoy simple yet flavorful squid dishes at home.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts a variety of programs with over 50 titles. This program "Dig More Japan" will extract the essence of these programs and further deepen the charm of Japanese culture.

Featured recipe: Spoon-molded Sushi. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!!

The Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward. Join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats, and meet members of the community.

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: Massage chairs.

Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionizing the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives.

From regulating the body's internal clock, to possibly curing Parkinson's disease, mushrooms have been revealing one amazing ability after another!

This time, a fantastic dance play "The Snowbound Barrier" from the 18th c. with an ambitious villain defeated by the spirit of the cherry tree in the form of a beautiful woman.

The Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward. Join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats, and meet members of the community.

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: Massage chairs.

Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionizing the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives.

This time, a fantastic dance play "The Snowbound Barrier" from the 18th c. with an ambitious villain defeated by the spirit of the cherry tree in the form of a beautiful woman.

From regulating the body's internal clock, to possibly curing Parkinson's disease, mushrooms have been revealing one amazing ability after another!

The Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward. Join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats, and meet members of the community.

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

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

A mother and daughter brave the rain to visit their local bathhouse, exchanging words with a young girl along the way. We learn that regular bathing was an essential part of life for the townspeople.

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: Massage chairs.

Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionizing the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives.

The Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward. Join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats, and meet members of the community.

This time, a fantastic dance play "The Snowbound Barrier" from the 18th c. with an ambitious villain defeated by the spirit of the cherry tree in the form of a beautiful woman.

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: Massage chairs.

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

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

A mother and daughter brave the rain to visit their local bathhouse, exchanging words with a young girl along the way. We learn that regular bathing was an essential part of life for the townspeople.

From regulating the body's internal clock, to possibly curing Parkinson's disease, mushrooms have been revealing one amazing ability after another!

Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionizing the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives.

The Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward. Join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats, and meet members of the community.

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: Massage chairs.

This time, a fantastic dance play "The Snowbound Barrier" from the 18th c. with an ambitious villain defeated by the spirit of the cherry tree in the form of a beautiful woman.

Onigiri are becoming a global phenomenon. Colorful new styles are generating a buzz on social media, and convenience stores continue to develop new products. We investigate the latest developments.

The designs of karuta game cards that swept Japan since the 1600s still fascinate art historian Lingjun Jiang. She traces their evolution across centuries to reveal their cultural meaning.

Onigiri are becoming a global phenomenon. Colorful new styles are generating a buzz on social media, and convenience stores continue to develop new products. We investigate the latest developments.

The designs of karuta game cards that swept Japan since the 1600s still fascinate art historian Lingjun Jiang. She traces their evolution across centuries to reveal their cultural meaning.

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

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

A full moon shines above a bustling neighborhood. Featured prominently are kabuki theaters...on hiatus. Still, people have come out to take in the nightlife, and hopefully a celebrity sighting or two.

Onigiri are becoming a global phenomenon. Colorful new styles are generating a buzz on social media, and convenience stores continue to develop new products. We investigate the latest developments.

Private railway companies in Greater Tokyo are redeveloping areas along their lines. See how they are focusing on community growth over more traditional developer-led models.

The designs of karuta game cards that swept Japan since the 1600s still fascinate art historian Lingjun Jiang. She traces their evolution across centuries to reveal their cultural meaning.

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

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

A full moon shines above a bustling neighborhood. Featured prominently are kabuki theaters...on hiatus. Still, people have come out to take in the nightlife, and hopefully a celebrity sighting or two.

Onigiri are becoming a global phenomenon. Colorful new styles are generating a buzz on social media, and convenience stores continue to develop new products. We investigate the latest developments.

Private railway companies in Greater Tokyo are redeveloping areas along their lines. See how they are focusing on community growth over more traditional developer-led models.

The designs of karuta game cards that swept Japan since the 1600s still fascinate art historian Lingjun Jiang. She traces their evolution across centuries to reveal their cultural meaning.