NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores a play where two people must hide their true characters and feelings to survive a turbulent historic era.

Matsumoto Toshihide delivers toothbrushes to children who fled Myanmar and live in evacuation shelters that lack proper medical facilities. He talks about protecting their lives through oral care.

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.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores a play where two people must hide their true characters and feelings to survive a turbulent historic era.

In this episode, a faster and more accurate weather radar system provides instantaneous full 3D images of storm cloud activity 10 km up into the sky, promising more precise weather forecasting.

In 2024, a team led by Saito Kentaro won the bronze trophy as well as a special prize at the prestigious Montreal International Fireworks Competition. He talks about what fireworks mean to him.

Take a drive in Kagoshima! After circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, we head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilizing geothermal energy, where you'll feel the vitality of the earth!

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.

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.

Matsumoto Toshihide delivers toothbrushes to children who fled Myanmar and live in evacuation shelters that lack proper medical facilities. He talks about protecting their lives through oral care.

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.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores a play where two people must hide their true characters and feelings to survive a turbulent historic era.

Matsumoto Toshihide delivers toothbrushes to children who fled Myanmar and live in evacuation shelters that lack proper medical facilities. He talks about protecting their lives through oral care.

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.

In 2024, a team led by Saito Kentaro won the bronze trophy as well as a special prize at the prestigious Montreal International Fireworks Competition. He talks about what fireworks mean to him.

Take a drive in Kagoshima! After circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, we head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilizing geothermal energy, where you'll feel the vitality of the earth!

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.

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.

Matsumoto Toshihide delivers toothbrushes to children who fled Myanmar and live in evacuation shelters that lack proper medical facilities. He talks about protecting their lives through oral care.

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.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores a play where two people must hide their true characters and feelings to survive a turbulent historic era.

The Kii Mountains are home to dynamic landscapes formed by a volcanic eruption 14 million years ago. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the area's rock formations and rich ecosystem.

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.

The Kii Mountains are home to dynamic landscapes formed by a volcanic eruption 14 million years ago. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the area's rock formations and rich ecosystem.

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.

Ichiko Aoba puts distinctive, whispery vocals over floating, classical guitar melodies. We explore why her music captivates listeners around the world, despite being sung in Japanese.

Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

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.

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.

The Kii Mountains are home to dynamic landscapes formed by a volcanic eruption 14 million years ago. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the area's rock formations and rich ecosystem.

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.

Railway Technical Research Institute leads R&D for Japan's railways, from the JR companies to smaller regional lines. See the cutting-edge research that's shaping the future of rail transport.

The Kii Mountains are home to dynamic landscapes formed by a volcanic eruption 14 million years ago. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the area's rock formations and rich ecosystem.

Ichiko Aoba puts distinctive, whispery vocals over floating, classical guitar melodies. We explore why her music captivates listeners around the world, despite being sung in Japanese.

Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

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.

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.

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.

Railway Technical Research Institute leads R&D for Japan's railways, from the JR companies to smaller regional lines. See the cutting-edge research that's shaping the future of rail transport.

The Kii Mountains are home to dynamic landscapes formed by a volcanic eruption 14 million years ago. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the area's rock formations and rich ecosystem.