NHK WORLD-JAPAN

An amusement arcade near Tokyo has row after row of token-operated games. For three days, we asked people about the appeal of games that offer no cash or prizes, no matter how many tokens are won.

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.

Japanese researchers have uncovered the mechanism behind vitamin D's bone-strengthening effects. Its potential impact on cancer is also becoming apparent. We explore the power of Vitamin D.

NEWS7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

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.

Filmmaker Soda Kazuhiro, whose latest work won the Best Movie Award at a film festival in 2024, tells us about the "observational" documentary style he has been championing for 20 years.

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

#14 I want to go to Japan someday. / A verb with "te mitai desu" means "want to do something that you haven't done before." "Nihon e itte mitai desu" means "I want to go to Japan someday.".

Learn how to make mouth-watering beef katsu-beef fried with tempura flour and panko breadcrumbs-using Chef Rika's recipe. And afterwards, try matcha ice cream.

An amusement arcade near Tokyo has row after row of token-operated games. For three days, we asked people about the appeal of games that offer no cash or prizes, no matter how many tokens are won.

Japanese scientists discovered microorganisms that can survive for more than 100 million years deep below the ocean floor. What they can tell us about the big question, "What is life?".

On Shodoshima Island, Kagawa Pref., Androniki Christodoulou explores the areas most loved by the locals.

With cherry blossoms in full bloom, there are many tastes only to be found in spring. Go for a stroll in the soft light and gentle breezes in this beautiful Japanese season.

Featured recipe: White Mizu-yokan with Matcha Syrup. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

Learn how to make mouth-watering beef katsu-beef fried with tempura flour and panko breadcrumbs-using Chef Rika's recipe. And afterwards, try matcha ice cream.

Filmmaker Soda Kazuhiro, whose latest work won the Best Movie Award at a film festival in 2024, tells us about the "observational" documentary style he has been championing for 20 years.

In this episode, we learn about the spring dates of seimei and kokuu. The temple chefs show us how to make two seasonal specialties, yomogi rice cakes and bamboo shoots mixed with sansho leaves.

Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.

The number or elderly foreigners who grapple with language difficulties and isolation is rising in Shinjuku, Tokyo. We take a look at the new forms of social support driven by the local community.

An amusement arcade near Tokyo has row after row of token-operated games. For three days, we asked people about the appeal of games that offer no cash or prizes, no matter how many tokens are won.

Japanese scientists discovered microorganisms that can survive for more than 100 million years deep below the ocean floor. What they can tell us about the big question, "What is life?".

On Shodoshima Island, Kagawa Pref., Androniki Christodoulou explores the areas most loved by the locals.

Learn how to make mouth-watering beef katsu-beef fried with tempura flour and panko breadcrumbs-using Chef Rika's recipe. And afterwards, try matcha ice cream.

With cherry blossoms in full bloom, there are many tastes only to be found in spring. Go for a stroll in the soft light and gentle breezes in this beautiful Japanese season.

Featured recipe: White Mizu-yokan with Matcha Syrup. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

Hino in western Tokyo is known for irrigation canals and its past as a rice cultivating center during the Edo period. The fertile lands gave rise to the men who would form the legendary Shinsengumi.

Ushioda Kazuya 's realistic art has been winning top prizes in international competitions. He tells us about creating his detailed portraits, and the thought that goes into each one.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: smokeless grills.

Social entrepreneur Ishikawa Naohito creates opportunities for Sri Lankans to enrich their lives. Projects include a massage salon employing the visually impaired, and an organic vegetable business.

Japanese scientists discovered microorganisms that can survive for more than 100 million years deep below the ocean floor. What they can tell us about the big question, "What is life?".

We visit Japan's largest and oldest lake, Lake Biwa. A cat leads us to an overlook with a great view of the lake. We meet another cat hiding among the multitude of wares at a Shigaraki ceramics shop.

Hino in western Tokyo is known for irrigation canals and its past as a rice cultivating center during the Edo period. The fertile lands gave rise to the men who would form the legendary Shinsengumi.

Ushioda Kazuya 's realistic art has been winning top prizes in international competitions. He tells us about creating his detailed portraits, and the thought that goes into each one.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: smokeless grills.

Social entrepreneur Ishikawa Naohito creates opportunities for Sri Lankans to enrich their lives. Projects include a massage salon employing the visually impaired, and an organic vegetable business.

We visit Japan's largest and oldest lake, Lake Biwa. A cat leads us to an overlook with a great view of the lake. We meet another cat hiding among the multitude of wares at a Shigaraki ceramics shop.

Japanese scientists discovered microorganisms that can survive for more than 100 million years deep below the ocean floor. What they can tell us about the big question, "What is life?".

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.

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.

Hagi ware has been cherished in tea ceremonies for over 400 years. Cracks in the glaze create patterns whose color evolves with time and use. Watch masterful pottery production in time-lapse.

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

Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.

Ushioda Kazuya 's realistic art has been winning top prizes in international competitions. He tells us about creating his detailed portraits, and the thought that goes into each one.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: smokeless grills.

Social entrepreneur Ishikawa Naohito creates opportunities for Sri Lankans to enrich their lives. Projects include a massage salon employing the visually impaired, and an organic vegetable business.

Hino in western Tokyo is known for irrigation canals and its past as a rice cultivating center during the Edo period. The fertile lands gave rise to the men who would form the legendary Shinsengumi.

We visit Japan's largest and oldest lake, Lake Biwa. A cat leads us to an overlook with a great view of the lake. We meet another cat hiding among the multitude of wares at a Shigaraki ceramics shop.

Ushioda Kazuya 's realistic art has been winning top prizes in international competitions. He tells us about creating his detailed portraits, and the thought that goes into each one.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: smokeless grills.

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

The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.

Japanese scientists discovered microorganisms that can survive for more than 100 million years deep below the ocean floor. What they can tell us about the big question, "What is life?".

Social entrepreneur Ishikawa Naohito creates opportunities for Sri Lankans to enrich their lives. Projects include a massage salon employing the visually impaired, and an organic vegetable business.

Hino in western Tokyo is known for irrigation canals and its past as a rice cultivating center during the Edo period. The fertile lands gave rise to the men who would form the legendary Shinsengumi.

Ushioda Kazuya 's realistic art has been winning top prizes in international competitions. He tells us about creating his detailed portraits, and the thought that goes into each one.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: smokeless grills.

We visit Japan's largest and oldest lake, Lake Biwa. A cat leads us to an overlook with a great view of the lake. We meet another cat hiding among the multitude of wares at a Shigaraki ceramics shop.