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Yamagata tops Japan in ramen spending! Savor fiery miso ramen, and shoyu ramen with delicate seafood broth!

Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

Ngoc-san, from Vietnam, wants to help a new coworker sitting next to him and become a great senior, Senpai. To know and understand the proper way, Ngoc-san will tackle a role-play.

Gardener Yamashita Rikito collects plants with nowhere to go, that must be removed for demolition or renovation, and finds them new homes; saving them while saving those who give them up from regret.

Exclusive footage takes you inside Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. As residents are compelled to change citizenship, and even identity, they face stark choices: to adapt, remain silent, or resist.

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week: a special packed with anisong fan favorites. Plus, popular anisong act MYTH & ROID are in the studio to chat and perform.

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 1-10.

As the need for circular economies grows, there's an increasing focus on repair. We see broken appliances being rebuilt at the circuit-board level and old clothes being given creative makeovers.

Kuro fearlessly patrols the rugged and rocky Tojinbo Cliffs and the nearby shopping street. Quu lives at a lacquerware workshop. She makes her owner's legs fall asleep when she sits on his lap!

Yamagata tops Japan in ramen spending! Savor fiery miso ramen, and shoyu ramen with delicate seafood broth!

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities. People pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

Ngoc-san, from Vietnam, wants to help a new coworker sitting next to him and become a great senior, Senpai. To know and understand the proper way, Ngoc-san will tackle a role-play.

Gardener Yamashita Rikito collects plants with nowhere to go, that must be removed for demolition or renovation, and finds them new homes; saving them while saving those who give them up from regret.

Mt. Fuji is Japan's tallest and most famous peak. It has long inspired awe and terror, and is a source of artistic inspiration. Join us to explore the iconic beauty of this famous mountain.

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Homes.

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 ( ).

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.

Each year, 20 million people are displaced by climate change. If nothing is done, these "climate refugees" will number 216 million by 2050. We examine footage of problem areas and the latest research.

Niigata / Nishizawa Ryue (architect) In a coastal district, boat builders used their skills to make houses. Nishizawa considers how architecture is affected by a community's terrain and values.

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

We focus on moyashi, or bean sprouts. They may not look like much, but they're packed with vitamins and minerals. They're easy to use, and most importantly, affordable. This lends to their popularity.

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Dogu.

We look at Self-Defense Forces disaster prep, including their response team's special equipment and techniques, and a new tsunami prediction system.

March 2026 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Throughout the month, NHK World-Japan will show programs looking at the present and future of the disaster-hit areas.

Connecting Craftsmen: This episode explores how Japan's local factories are using modern tech to pass on skills and share resources.

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 ( ).

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

We focus on moyashi, or bean sprouts. They may not look like much, but they're packed with vitamins and minerals. They're easy to use, and most importantly, affordable. This lends to their popularity.

March 2026 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Throughout the month, NHK World-Japan will show programs looking at the present and future of the disaster-hit areas.

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 ( ).

Connecting Craftsmen: This episode explores how Japan's local factories are using modern tech to pass on skills and share resources.

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

We focus on moyashi, or bean sprouts. They may not look like much, but they're packed with vitamins and minerals. They're easy to use, and most importantly, affordable. This lends to their popularity.

Murase Hidehiro trains search-and-rescue dogs to save lives in disaster areas around the world. He talks about the importance of having dogs that are specifically able to respond to disasters in Asia.

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.

March 2026 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Throughout the month, NHK World-Japan will show programs looking at the present and future of the disaster-hit areas.

GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment.

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

We focus on moyashi, or bean sprouts. They may not look like much, but they're packed with vitamins and minerals. They're easy to use, and most importantly, affordable. This lends to their popularity.

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 ( ).

March 2026 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Throughout the month, NHK World-Japan will show programs looking at the present and future of the disaster-hit areas.

Murase Hidehiro trains search-and-rescue dogs to save lives in disaster areas around the world. He talks about the importance of having dogs that are specifically able to respond to disasters in Asia.

In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.

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.

In a town nearly destroyed by the 2011 tsunami, fishermen who helped rebuild now face a second disaster as climate change and warmer seas threaten their future.

GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment.

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

We focus on moyashi, or bean sprouts. They may not look like much, but they're packed with vitamins and minerals. They're easy to use, and most importantly, affordable. This lends to their popularity.

March 2026 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Throughout the month, NHK World-Japan will show programs looking at the present and future of the disaster-hit areas.

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 ( ).

Dean Newcombe explores Kushimoto, the southernmost town on Japan's main island, which is home to geological wonders, rich marine habitats-including sea turtles, warm people, and riveting festivals.

A twist on a regular steak. Chef Saito introduces a dish infused with the aroma of Japanese cedar, creating a distinctly Japanese flavor that delights the palate.

Up to 12,000 vehicles pass through a service area on Awaji Island every day. People stop for a break at the food court, observation deck or even the Ferris wheel. We find out where they're headed.

GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment.

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 ( ).

Dean Newcombe explores Kushimoto, the southernmost town on Japan's main island, which is home to geological wonders, rich marine habitats-including sea turtles, warm people, and riveting festivals.

A twist on a regular steak. Chef Saito introduces a dish infused with the aroma of Japanese cedar, creating a distinctly Japanese flavor that delights the palate.

Up to 12,000 vehicles pass through a service area on Awaji Island every day. People stop for a break at the food court, observation deck or even the Ferris wheel. We find out where they're headed.

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 ( ).

GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment.

Dean Newcombe explores Kushimoto, the southernmost town on Japan's main island, which is home to geological wonders, rich marine habitats-including sea turtles, warm people, and riveting festivals.

In 2024, Miyakoshi Akiko won a New York Times' Best Illustrated Children's Book Award. We see how she creates art, using charcoal and watercolors. And we discover the inspiration behind her work.

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.

A twist on a regular steak. Chef Saito introduces a dish infused with the aroma of Japanese cedar, creating a distinctly Japanese flavor that delights the palate.

Up to 12,000 vehicles pass through a service area on Awaji Island every day. People stop for a break at the food court, observation deck or even the Ferris wheel. We find out where they're headed.

Japan's glaciologists have studied snow composition for nearly a century, and have recently developed methods such as a simulation model that reveal its connection to climate change.

Dean Newcombe explores Kushimoto, the southernmost town on Japan's main island, which is home to geological wonders, rich marine habitats-including sea turtles, warm people, and riveting festivals.

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 ( ).

A twist on a regular steak. Chef Saito introduces a dish infused with the aroma of Japanese cedar, creating a distinctly Japanese flavor that delights the palate.

In 2024, Miyakoshi Akiko won a New York Times' Best Illustrated Children's Book Award. We see how she creates art, using charcoal and watercolors. And we discover the inspiration behind her work.

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.

Up to 12,000 vehicles pass through a service area on Awaji Island every day. People stop for a break at the food court, observation deck or even the Ferris wheel. We find out where they're headed.

Japan's glaciologists have studied snow composition for nearly a century, and have recently developed methods such as a simulation model that reveal its connection to climate change.

Dean Newcombe explores Kushimoto, the southernmost town on Japan's main island, which is home to geological wonders, rich marine habitats-including sea turtles, warm people, and riveting festivals.

A twist on a regular steak. Chef Saito introduces a dish infused with the aroma of Japanese cedar, creating a distinctly Japanese flavor that delights the palate.

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 ( ).

We visit Hamura in the upper reaches of the Tama River. In this tranquil town far west of the city center we trace the origins of Tokyo's water supply back to the age of the samurai, centuries ago.

In 2025, Ohtake Makiko won a NASA award for significant accomplishments relating to Solar System exploration science. She talks about investigating the birth of our planet and moon.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: frozen food vending machines.

Japan's glaciologists have studied snow composition for nearly a century, and have recently developed methods such as a simulation model that reveal its connection to climate change.

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 ( ).

We visit Hamura in the upper reaches of the Tama River. In this tranquil town far west of the city center we trace the origins of Tokyo's water supply back to the age of the samurai, centuries ago.

In 2025, Ohtake Makiko won a NASA award for significant accomplishments relating to Solar System exploration science. She talks about investigating the birth of our planet and moon.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: frozen food vending machines.

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 ( ).

Japan's glaciologists have studied snow composition for nearly a century, and have recently developed methods such as a simulation model that reveal its connection to climate change.

We visit Hamura in the upper reaches of the Tama River. In this tranquil town far west of the city center we trace the origins of Tokyo's water supply back to the age of the samurai, centuries ago.

Since 2021, Yoshida Hirofumi has been principal guest conductor of the Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater in Ukraine. He talks about what he hopes to convey through music amid conflict.

Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.

In 2025, Ohtake Makiko won a NASA award for significant accomplishments relating to Solar System exploration science. She talks about investigating the birth of our planet and moon.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: frozen food vending machines.

We visit Hamura in the upper reaches of the Tama River. In this tranquil town far west of the city center we trace the origins of Tokyo's water supply back to the age of the samurai, centuries ago.

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 ( ).

In 2025, Ohtake Makiko won a NASA award for significant accomplishments relating to Solar System exploration science. She talks about investigating the birth of our planet and moon.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: frozen food vending machines.

Since 2021, Yoshida Hirofumi has been principal guest conductor of the Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater in Ukraine. He talks about what he hopes to convey through music amid conflict.

Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.

Connecting Craftsmen: This episode explores how Japan's local factories are using modern tech to pass on skills and share resources.

We visit Hamura in the upper reaches of the Tama River. In this tranquil town far west of the city center we trace the origins of Tokyo's water supply back to the age of the samurai, centuries ago.

In 2025, Ohtake Makiko won a NASA award for significant accomplishments relating to Solar System exploration science. She talks about investigating the birth of our planet and moon.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: frozen food vending machines.

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 ( ).

Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex world.

Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshining. We explore the skills and services in Japan's leather shoemaking industry.

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 ( ).

Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex world.

Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshining. We explore the skills and services in Japan's leather shoemaking industry.

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 ( ).

Sekiguchi Itaru helped to restore the pipe organ at Notre Dame in Paris, following the cathedral's fire in 2019. He tells us about his work, including the tuning and voicing of these instruments.

Let's see Japan by car! We'll be driving through Hiroshima Prefecture, with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, we'll make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!

When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue. What was terrorizing him? We examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex world.

Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshining. We explore the skills and services in Japan's leather shoemaking industry.

2025 marks the 110th anniversary of Nagasaki Electric Tramway, which has long been a vital means of transportation for both residents and tourists. Discover the charm of Nagasaki's streetcars.

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 ( ).

Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex world.

Sekiguchi Itaru helped to restore the pipe organ at Notre Dame in Paris, following the cathedral's fire in 2019. He tells us about his work, including the tuning and voicing of these instruments.

Let's see Japan by car! We'll be driving through Hiroshima Prefecture, with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, we'll make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!

When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue. What was terrorizing him? We examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshining. We explore the skills and services in Japan's leather shoemaking industry.

2025 marks the 110th anniversary of Nagasaki Electric Tramway, which has long been a vital means of transportation for both residents and tourists. Discover the charm of Nagasaki's streetcars.

Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex world.

A close-up look at cities worldwide, as seen by a walking tourist. Viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make sesame-covered taro dumplings. Simply mash up boiled taro, add cheese, sprinkle with sesame, and deep fry for some tasty autumn goodness.

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 ( ).