NHK WORLD-JAPAN

In South Korea, the labor shortage has caused a spike in foreign workers. Many of them work under harsh conditions, and grass-roots efforts are underway to ease tensions between foreigners and locals.

A Brazilian woman living in Japan is trying to promote a music video she made for kids about sexual abuse while navigating the differences between the two cultures.

The stories and secrets behind world-renowned Japanese products,revealed through interviews and reenactments. Join our reporter for an exciting behind-the-scenes look at Japanese craftsmanship.

Adam Smith is a potter from England who follows a self-sufficient lifestyle in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture. He creates rich natural colors by using handmade glazes made from local plants.

Soar over the silvery snow-clad expanses of Northern Japan, where the majestic Japanese Alps rise to greet you.

This renovation pro revitalizes seemingly worthless old buildings, turning them into places full of smiles. The story of an architect who keeps envisioning a warm future in the face of harsh reality.

Featured recipe: Dashimaki Omelet. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

Today's theme: Bodies. As AI, digital and virtual spaces take over, thinking about physical bodies is more important than ever. Explore the role of designs which are rooted in human physicality.

This episode features "Wakey's Door" on the Japanese wrapping cloth furoshiki, "Become an Athlete for three minutes" (sumo exercise), and "Color Passion" musical performance. It energizes kids.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to castle. Explore the unique culture behind them.

In September, 11 districts in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture parade along different routes performing Etchu Owara-Kaze-no-Bon, a 300-year-old matsuri that features elegant music, dancing, and singing.

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

The hazard map for Mt. Fuji was revised in 2021, revealing the possibility of greater damage from lava flows. We'll look at what lies behind those assumptions and what countermeasures can be taken.

Aichi / Kataoka Mami (curator) Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, creates products appropriate for the times. Kataoka finds the beauty that's present in functional objects.

Soar over the silvery snow-clad expanses of Northern Japan, where the majestic Japanese Alps rise to greet you.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to castle. Explore the unique culture behind them.

In September, 11 districts in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture parade along different routes performing Etchu Owara-Kaze-no-Bon, a 300-year-old matsuri that features elegant music, dancing, and singing.

Today's theme: Bodies. As AI, digital and virtual spaces take over, thinking about physical bodies is more important than ever. Explore the role of designs which are rooted in human physicality.

This episode features "Wakey's Door" on the Japanese wrapping cloth furoshiki, "Become an Athlete for three minutes" (sumo exercise), and "Color Passion" musical performance. It energizes kids.

This renovation pro revitalizes seemingly worthless old buildings, turning them into places full of smiles. The story of an architect who keeps envisioning a warm future in the face of harsh reality.

Featured recipe: Dashimaki Omelet. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

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

The hazard map for Mt. Fuji was revised in 2021, revealing the possibility of greater damage from lava flows. We'll look at what lies behind those assumptions and what countermeasures can be taken.

Aichi / Kataoka Mami (curator) Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, creates products appropriate for the times. Kataoka finds the beauty that's present in functional objects.

Soar over the silvery snow-clad expanses of Northern Japan, where the majestic Japanese Alps rise to greet you.

For over 100 years, Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms. See the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.

This episode features "Wakey's Door" on the Japanese wrapping cloth furoshiki, "Become an Athlete for three minutes" (sumo exercise), and "Color Passion" musical performance. It energizes kids.

This renovation pro revitalizes seemingly worthless old buildings, turning them into places full of smiles. The story of an architect who keeps envisioning a warm future in the face of harsh reality.

Featured recipe: Dashimaki Omelet. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to castle. Explore the unique culture behind them.

In September, 11 districts in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture parade along different routes performing Etchu Owara-Kaze-no-Bon, a 300-year-old matsuri that features elegant music, dancing, and singing.

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

The hazard map for Mt. Fuji was revised in 2021, revealing the possibility of greater damage from lava flows. We'll look at what lies behind those assumptions and what countermeasures can be taken.

Aichi / Kataoka Mami (curator) Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, creates products appropriate for the times. Kataoka finds the beauty that's present in functional objects.

Soar over the silvery snow-clad expanses of Northern Japan, where the majestic Japanese Alps rise to greet you.

For over 100 years, Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms. See the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.

This episode features "Wakey's Door" on the Japanese wrapping cloth furoshiki, "Become an Athlete for three minutes" (sumo exercise), and "Color Passion" musical performance. It energizes kids.

This renovation pro revitalizes seemingly worthless old buildings, turning them into places full of smiles. The story of an architect who keeps envisioning a warm future in the face of harsh reality.

Featured recipe: Dashimaki Omelet. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

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

The hazard map for Mt. Fuji was revised in 2021, revealing the possibility of greater damage from lava flows. We'll look at what lies behind those assumptions and what countermeasures can be taken.

Aichi / Kataoka Mami (curator) Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, creates products appropriate for the times. Kataoka finds the beauty that's present in functional objects.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to castle. Explore the unique culture behind them.

In September, 11 districts in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture parade along different routes performing Etchu Owara-Kaze-no-Bon, a 300-year-old matsuri that features elegant music, dancing, and singing.