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Hokkaido is full of fascinating seafood. Join Chef Hayashi as he explores Hakodate's unique food culture, including ikameshi, a beloved food made with squid.

Atsuko Okatsuka is a US-based stand-up comedian with fans all over the world. She tells us why she pursues comedy, and talks about finding humor within the hardships of life in a minority group.

Only one in seven fathers take parental leave in Japan, mostly only for under two weeks. This episode follows a man who took a full year off to raise two children, revealing a slice of modern Japan.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

Amid an influx of foreign tourists, Japan's hotel industry is booming. Yet it's also struggling with increasing labor shortages. We look at the frontline of efforts to recruit personnel overseas.

An apartment building in Kobe offers residents on-site care. The lounge is open to the public, and locals and kids gather to socialize. We spend three days in the comforting warmth of a shared home.

Robotics engineer HARUNA Masaki is intent on making life better in developing countries. He's designing remote-controlled robotic avatars so that more people can do various work from home.

Kit Nagamura explores the world of the Ainu people in Akan, Hokkaido, discovering how their world reveres and coexists with nature, during the harsh, yet breathtakingly beautiful winter season.

Hokkaido is full of fascinating seafood. Join Chef Hayashi as he explores Hakodate's unique food culture, including ikameshi, a beloved food made with squid.

The youth of Japan give their all to school activities and their dreams for the future. We dig a little deeper.

Featured recipe: Tamago Sando (Japanese-style Egg Sandwiches) Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects. We trace its evolution from a samurai quarter to an office district to a sophisticated business 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: Capsule Figures.

Robotics engineer HARUNA Masaki is intent on making life better in developing countries. He's designing remote-controlled robotic avatars so that more people can do various work from home.

A chance meeting leads to tragic consequences as the divided loyalties of family and duty tear three people apart. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "Numazu.".

The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects. We trace its evolution from a samurai quarter to an office district to a sophisticated business 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: Capsule Figures.

A chance meeting leads to tragic consequences as the divided loyalties of family and duty tear three people apart. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "Numazu.".

Robotics engineer HARUNA Masaki is intent on making life better in developing countries. He's designing remote-controlled robotic avatars so that more people can do various work from home.

The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects. We trace its evolution from a samurai quarter to an office district to a sophisticated business hub.

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

A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. Who is the mysterious figure... and what is he doing? And why did the artist want to commemorate the moment?

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: Capsule Figures.

The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects. We trace its evolution from a samurai quarter to an office district to a sophisticated business hub.

A chance meeting leads to tragic consequences as the divided loyalties of family and duty tear three people apart. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "Numazu.".

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: Capsule Figures.

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

A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. Who is the mysterious figure... and what is he doing? And why did the artist want to commemorate the moment?

Redefining Dental Care: This episode explores how new dental products and services are making a higher level of oral healthcare available to all.

The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects. We trace its evolution from a samurai quarter to an office district to a sophisticated business 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: Capsule Figures.

A chance meeting leads to tragic consequences as the divided loyalties of family and duty tear three people apart. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "Numazu.".

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

As the need for circular economies grows, there's a new focus on repairing products. We look at how people in Japan maintain items using approaches ranging from traditional kintsugi to modern skills.

American sociologist Thomas Blackwood explores Japan's high school extracurricular activities, or bukatsu. It's a world where commitment outweighs winning, revealing a distinctive view of youth.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

As the need for circular economies grows, there's a new focus on repairing products. We look at how people in Japan maintain items using approaches ranging from traditional kintsugi to modern skills.

American sociologist Thomas Blackwood explores Japan's high school extracurricular activities, or bukatsu. It's a world where commitment outweighs winning, revealing a distinctive view of youth.

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

We observe "Red Fuji" and "Black Fuji," 2 dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain, captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mount Fuji mean to the people of Edo?

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

As the need for circular economies grows, there's a new focus on repairing products. We look at how people in Japan maintain items using approaches ranging from traditional kintsugi to modern skills.

In June 2024, Torizuka Akira became Oigawa Railway's new president. With half the line still closed due to typhoon damage, see how the company is striving to recover.

American sociologist Thomas Blackwood explores Japan's high school extracurricular activities, or bukatsu. It's a world where commitment outweighs winning, revealing a distinctive view of youth.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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

We observe "Red Fuji" and "Black Fuji," 2 dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain, captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mount Fuji mean to the people of Edo?

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.

As the need for circular economies grows, there's a new focus on repairing products. We look at how people in Japan maintain items using approaches ranging from traditional kintsugi to modern skills.

In June 2024, Torizuka Akira became Oigawa Railway's new president. With half the line still closed due to typhoon damage, see how the company is striving to recover.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

American sociologist Thomas Blackwood explores Japan's high school extracurricular activities, or bukatsu. It's a world where commitment outweighs winning, revealing a distinctive view of youth.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.

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

We follow two women entrepreneurs who are using the experience and connections they gained as overseas cooperation volunteers to build businesses that solve social issues in developing countries.

In June 2024, Torizuka Akira became Oigawa Railway's new president. With half the line still closed due to typhoon damage, see how the company is striving to recover.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.

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

We follow two women entrepreneurs who are using the experience and connections they gained as overseas cooperation volunteers to build businesses that solve social issues in developing countries.

An apartment building in Kobe offers residents on-site care. The lounge is open to the public, and locals and kids gather to socialize. We spend three days in the comforting warmth of a shared home.

In June 2024, Torizuka Akira became Oigawa Railway's new president. With half the line still closed due to typhoon damage, see how the company is striving to recover.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.

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

Australia's "worst-ever" wildfires in 2019 had a devastating impact on endangered species, including koalas. We examine the cause of these fires and explore ways to minimize future catastrophes.

A Brazilian couple who moved to Shiga Prefecture, Japan, teaches taekwondo to children. Their efforts are helping kids develop more than just athletically.

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

We follow two women entrepreneurs who are using the experience and connections they gained as overseas cooperation volunteers to build businesses that solve social issues in developing countries.

Today's theme: Evolved Kawaii Design. An iconic facet of Japanese pop culture, Kawaii design charms people across borders. Explore the people and designs of a new dimension to a Japanese phenomenon.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.

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

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

Australia's "worst-ever" wildfires in 2019 had a devastating impact on endangered species, including koalas. We examine the cause of these fires and explore ways to minimize future catastrophes.

We come across a tranquil, snow-covered Edo cityscape. But there's something in the air: the aroma of foods both sweet and savory that helped the townspeople keep warm in the winter.

Age-related hearing loss is a risk factor for dementia, according to a report in the Lancet. In Japan, a unique rehabilitation program is helping people recognize words while wearing hearing aids.

We follow two women entrepreneurs who are using the experience and connections they gained as overseas cooperation volunteers to build businesses that solve social issues in developing countries.

Today's theme: Evolved Kawaii Design. An iconic facet of Japanese pop culture, Kawaii design charms people across borders. Explore the people and designs of a new dimension to a Japanese phenomenon.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.

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

A Brazilian couple who moved to Shiga Prefecture, Japan, teaches taekwondo to children. Their efforts are helping kids develop more than just athletically.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Capsule Figures.

As the need for circular economies grows, there's a new focus on repairing products. We look at how people in Japan maintain items using approaches ranging from traditional kintsugi to modern skills.