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Yoshioka Hideto has led the international NGO Japan Heart for over 20 years, providing free medical support in developing nations. He shares plans to establish a hub for pediatric care in Cambodia.

It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air.

An NPO offers free tutoring to children born in Japan with foreign roots. More than just a study space, it's a second home where belonging grows and hopes for the future quietly take root.

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.

What does it take to survive a flood? Japan has developed survival skills for floods through experiences such as typhoons. Find out how to safely navigate flooded streets and escape sinking cars.

Episode 5 of this series on COP30 in Brazil examines agroforestry, a combination of agriculture and forestry promoted by scientists as a potential method of regenerating rainforests.

A 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen, is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-meter mountain where it sits. See the hot spring's guardian at work, in gorgeous time-lapse footage.

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

#20 Please don't put wasabi in. / To ask someone not to put something in your food or drink, say the name of the item, the particle "wa," and finally "irenaide kudasai.".

As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI Be Prepared provides practical knowledge to save life from natural disaster. Today, we learn what happens when a volcano erupts and how we should be prepared.

At one of Japan's largest anime events, Anime Japan 2026, NHK WORLD-JAPAN introduced the anime and related programs broadcast in March, and promoted its many services-including catch-up viewing.

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 ( ).

James Lambiasi delights in the beauty of Toyama's mingei-everyday handcrafted objects. He meets artisans, experts, as well as amateur collectors, and stays in a converted farmhouse full of mingei.

Chef Rika introduces a unique, healthy style of Japanese ramen. Have a go at making soupless miso pork ramen, topped with miso-seasoned ground pork and plenty of vegetables.

Nozokizaka, a steep hill in Tokyo's Toshima Ward, takes people's breath away in more ways than one. For three days, we asked people why they go up and down this road that's also a test of stamina.

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.

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 ( ).

James Lambiasi delights in the beauty of Toyama's mingei-everyday handcrafted objects. He meets artisans, experts, as well as amateur collectors, and stays in a converted farmhouse full of mingei.

Chef Rika introduces a unique, healthy style of Japanese ramen. Have a go at making soupless miso pork ramen, topped with miso-seasoned ground pork and plenty of vegetables.

Nozokizaka, a steep hill in Tokyo's Toshima Ward, takes people's breath away in more ways than one. For three days, we asked people why they go up and down this road that's also a test of stamina.

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 ( ).

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.

Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido, home to vast fields and sprawling pastures. Experience its vibrant summer colors through time-lapse photography.

Hiraoka Kasumi is in the international spotlight after winning an award at the Vertical Movie Festival 2025. She talks about combining social commentary with fantasy-inspired storytelling.

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

#20 Please don't put wasabi in. / To ask someone not to put something in your food or drink, say the name of the item, the particle "wa," and finally "irenaide kudasai.".

Chef Rika introduces a unique, healthy style of Japanese ramen. Have a go at making soupless miso pork ramen, topped with miso-seasoned ground pork and plenty of vegetables.

Nozokizaka, a steep hill in Tokyo's Toshima Ward, takes people's breath away in more ways than one. For three days, we asked people why they go up and down this road that's also a test of stamina.

Researchers pursue the mysteries of the sun in order to prevent damage to telecommunications equipment and potential space disasters caused by the magnetic storms following major solar flares.

James Lambiasi delights in the beauty of Toyama's mingei-everyday handcrafted objects. He meets artisans, experts, as well as amateur collectors, and stays in a converted farmhouse full of mingei.

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 ( ).

Chef Rika introduces a unique, healthy style of Japanese ramen. Have a go at making soupless miso pork ramen, topped with miso-seasoned ground pork and plenty of vegetables.

Hiraoka Kasumi is in the international spotlight after winning an award at the Vertical Movie Festival 2025. She talks about combining social commentary with fantasy-inspired storytelling.

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.

A new care facility in Japan without any barriers between people with disabilities and the community is spotlighted. We take a close look at how one woman user changes by interacting with the locals.

Nozokizaka, a steep hill in Tokyo's Toshima Ward, takes people's breath away in more ways than one. For three days, we asked people why they go up and down this road that's also a test of stamina.

Researchers pursue the mysteries of the sun in order to prevent damage to telecommunications equipment and potential space disasters caused by the magnetic storms following major solar flares.

James Lambiasi delights in the beauty of Toyama's mingei-everyday handcrafted objects. He meets artisans, experts, as well as amateur collectors, and stays in a converted farmhouse full of mingei.

Chef Rika introduces a unique, healthy style of Japanese ramen. Have a go at making soupless miso pork ramen, topped with miso-seasoned ground pork and plenty of vegetables.

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 ( ).

The Yoyogi area is sandwiched between bustling Shinjuku and Shibuya. We explore a sacred forest, a friendly shopping street, and more, finding ideas for sustainable urban living along the way.

Songwriter Yamamoto Sho is the man behind "Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro," the global hit by the J-pop idol group FRUITS ZIPPER. He talks about creating songs that take the world by storm.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: curved escalators.

Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionizing the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives.

Researchers pursue the mysteries of the sun in order to prevent damage to telecommunications equipment and potential space disasters caused by the magnetic storms following major solar flares.

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 ( ).

The Yoyogi area is sandwiched between bustling Shinjuku and Shibuya. We explore a sacred forest, a friendly shopping street, and more, finding ideas for sustainable urban living along the way.

Songwriter Yamamoto Sho is the man behind "Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro," the global hit by the J-pop idol group FRUITS ZIPPER. He talks about creating songs that take the world by storm.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: curved escalators.

Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionizing the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives.

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 ( ).

Researchers pursue the mysteries of the sun in order to prevent damage to telecommunications equipment and potential space disasters caused by the magnetic storms following major solar flares.

What does it take to survive a flood? Japan has developed survival skills for floods through experiences such as typhoons. Find out how to safely navigate flooded streets and escape sinking cars.

Episode 5 of this series on COP30 in Brazil examines agroforestry, a combination of agriculture and forestry promoted by scientists as a potential method of regenerating rainforests.

A 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen, is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-meter mountain where it sits. See the hot spring's guardian at work, in gorgeous time-lapse footage.

Otani Sho is the first Japanese professional to be named Nature Photographer of the Year by the prestigious International Photography Awards. He talks about capturing the beauty of tiny sea creatures.

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.

Songwriter Yamamoto Sho is the man behind "Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro," the global hit by the J-pop idol group FRUITS ZIPPER. He talks about creating songs that take the world by storm.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: curved escalators.

Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionizing the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives.

The Yoyogi area is sandwiched between bustling Shinjuku and Shibuya. We explore a sacred forest, a friendly shopping street, and more, finding ideas for sustainable urban living along the way.

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 ( ).

Songwriter Yamamoto Sho is the man behind "Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro," the global hit by the J-pop idol group FRUITS ZIPPER. He talks about creating songs that take the world by storm.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: curved escalators.

Otani Sho is the first Japanese professional to be named Nature Photographer of the Year by the prestigious International Photography Awards. He talks about capturing the beauty of tiny sea creatures.

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.

Researchers pursue the mysteries of the sun in order to prevent damage to telecommunications equipment and potential space disasters caused by the magnetic storms following major solar flares.

Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionizing the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives.

The Yoyogi area is sandwiched between bustling Shinjuku and Shibuya. We explore a sacred forest, a friendly shopping street, and more, finding ideas for sustainable urban living along the way.

Songwriter Yamamoto Sho is the man behind "Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro," the global hit by the J-pop idol group FRUITS ZIPPER. He talks about creating songs that take the world by storm.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: curved escalators.

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 new form of poverty is quietly spreading among young people in Japan. Barely making ends meet through one-off jobs, many don't have a stable home, which hinders their access to public assistance.

Japan's many vacant homes are being used as investments, hotel rooms, and opportunities for creative renovation. We discover ways to reimagine properties that were once regarded as almost worthless.

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 new form of poverty is quietly spreading among young people in Japan. Barely making ends meet through one-off jobs, many don't have a stable home, which hinders their access to public assistance.

Japan's many vacant homes are being used as investments, hotel rooms, and opportunities for creative renovation. We discover ways to reimagine properties that were once regarded as almost worthless.

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 new form of poverty is quietly spreading among young people in Japan. Barely making ends meet through one-off jobs, many don't have a stable home, which hinders their access to public assistance.

Ito Junji is a horror manga artist renowned worldwide for his intricate artwork and unique vision, which earned him a place in the prestigious Eisner Awards Hall of Fame in 2025. What inspires him?

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.

Japan's many vacant homes are being used as investments, hotel rooms, and opportunities for creative renovation. We discover ways to reimagine properties that were once regarded as almost worthless.

Amid financial struggles, local railways are increasingly turning to vertical separation (dividing the ownership of infrastructure and operations) in order to survive. See how it works in practice.

A new form of poverty is quietly spreading among young people in Japan. Barely making ends meet through one-off jobs, many don't have a stable home, which hinders their access to public assistance.

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 ( ).

Ito Junji is a horror manga artist renowned worldwide for his intricate artwork and unique vision, which earned him a place in the prestigious Eisner Awards Hall of Fame in 2025. What inspires him?

A mother and daughter brave the rain to visit their local bathhouse, exchanging words with a young girl along the way. We learn that regular bathing was an essential part of life for the townspeople.

Japan's many vacant homes are being used as investments, hotel rooms, and opportunities for creative renovation. We discover ways to reimagine properties that were once regarded as almost worthless.

Amid financial struggles, local railways are increasingly turning to vertical separation (dividing the ownership of infrastructure and operations) in order to survive. See how it works in practice.

A new form of poverty is quietly spreading among young people in Japan. Barely making ends meet through one-off jobs, many don't have a stable home, which hinders their access to public assistance.

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 ( ).

Characters that appeal to adults as well as kids are growing in popularity thanks to both their cuteness and realistic portrayal of the world. Next, can Japan make more of their success?

As the coffee market in China rapidly grows, ethnic minorities in Yunnan Province, which makes 98% of all Chinese coffee, are developing a unique specialty coffee brand using their local customs.

Amid financial struggles, local railways are increasingly turning to vertical separation (dividing the ownership of infrastructure and operations) in order to survive. See how it works in practice.

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 ( ).

Characters that appeal to adults as well as kids are growing in popularity thanks to both their cuteness and realistic portrayal of the world. Next, can Japan make more of their success?

As the coffee market in China rapidly grows, ethnic minorities in Yunnan Province, which makes 98% of all Chinese coffee, are developing a unique specialty coffee brand using their local customs.

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 ( ).

Amid financial struggles, local railways are increasingly turning to vertical separation (dividing the ownership of infrastructure and operations) in order to survive. See how it works in practice.

Characters that appeal to adults as well as kids are growing in popularity thanks to both their cuteness and realistic portrayal of the world. Next, can Japan make more of their success?

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.

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.

German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses, or "Sento." He hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses.

As the coffee market in China rapidly grows, ethnic minorities in Yunnan Province, which makes 98% of all Chinese coffee, are developing a unique specialty coffee brand using their local customs.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Shiga. This central prefecture is home to Lake Biwa and rich water resources led to a unique regional culture. Our design hunt explores modern updates on tradition.

Characters that appeal to adults as well as kids are growing in popularity thanks to both their cuteness and realistic portrayal of the world. Next, can Japan make more of their success?

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 ( ).

As the coffee market in China rapidly grows, ethnic minorities in Yunnan Province, which makes 98% of all Chinese coffee, are developing a unique specialty coffee brand using their local customs.

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.

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.

A full moon shines above a bustling neighborhood. Featured prominently are kabuki theaters...on hiatus. Still, people have come out to take in the nightlife, and hopefully a celebrity sighting or two.

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.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Shiga. This central prefecture is home to Lake Biwa and rich water resources led to a unique regional culture. Our design hunt explores modern updates on tradition.

Characters that appeal to adults as well as kids are growing in popularity thanks to both their cuteness and realistic portrayal of the world. Next, can Japan make more of their success?

As the coffee market in China rapidly grows, ethnic minorities in Yunnan Province, which makes 98% of all Chinese coffee, are developing a unique specialty coffee brand using their local customs.

German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses, or "Sento." He hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: curved escalators.

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 doctor in Japan helps patients navigate their final days. Visiting healthcare systems around the world, he grapples with a key question: what can medicine do to help us live with hope until the end?

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Shiga. This central prefecture is home to Lake Biwa and rich water resources led to a unique regional culture. Our design hunt explores modern updates on tradition.

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!

We visit a store selling folding fans, where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind. The accessories were popular because the shape of the open fan symbolized increasing prosperity.

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 ( ).

Find out about Japan's emergency food options that meet the needs of various people. Also discover the rolling stock method, a smart way to stockpile emergency food.

Miyanaga Aiko (Contemporary artist) visits Kyoto. The Mincho font, drawn by hand in around 1990, evokes 350-year-old hand-carved woodblocks, made to print Buddhist sutras.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores 2 acts from this gidayu kyogen play. It's a fantastical, dramatic, and deeply moving piece of theater.

A doctor in Japan helps patients navigate their final days. Visiting healthcare systems around the world, he grapples with a key question: what can medicine do to help us live with hope until the end?

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!

We visit a store selling folding fans, where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind. The accessories were popular because the shape of the open fan symbolized increasing prosperity.

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 ( ).

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Shiga. This central prefecture is home to Lake Biwa and rich water resources led to a unique regional culture. Our design hunt explores modern updates on tradition.

Find out about Japan's emergency food options that meet the needs of various people. Also discover the rolling stock method, a smart way to stockpile emergency food.

Miyanaga Aiko (Contemporary artist) visits Kyoto. The Mincho font, drawn by hand in around 1990, evokes 350-year-old hand-carved woodblocks, made to print Buddhist sutras.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores 2 acts from this gidayu kyogen play. It's a fantastical, dramatic, and deeply moving piece of theater.

A doctor in Japan helps patients navigate their final days. Visiting healthcare systems around the world, he grapples with a key question: what can medicine do to help us live with hope until the end?

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!

We visit a store selling folding fans, where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind. The accessories were popular because the shape of the open fan symbolized increasing prosperity.

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 ( ).

Find out about Japan's emergency food options that meet the needs of various people. Also discover the rolling stock method, a smart way to stockpile emergency food.

Miyanaga Aiko (Contemporary artist) visits Kyoto. The Mincho font, drawn by hand in around 1990, evokes 350-year-old hand-carved woodblocks, made to print Buddhist sutras.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores 2 acts from this gidayu kyogen play. It's a fantastical, dramatic, and deeply moving piece of theater.

A doctor in Japan helps patients navigate their final days. Visiting healthcare systems around the world, he grapples with a key question: what can medicine do to help us live with hope until the end?

Samurai Yagyu Munenori faithfully served three generations of Tokugawa shoguns, spreading his Yagyu Shinkage-ryu sword fighting school across Japan.

Kyle Card explores the San'in Kaigan Geopark, discovering Yumura's hot springs, Ojiro's hillside rice terraces and heritage Tajima beef, as well as the Oriental White Stork wetlands of Toyooka.

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?

Find out about Japan's emergency food options that meet the needs of various people. Also discover the rolling stock method, a smart way to stockpile emergency food.

Miyanaga Aiko (Contemporary artist) visits Kyoto. The Mincho font, drawn by hand in around 1990, evokes 350-year-old hand-carved woodblocks, made to print Buddhist sutras.

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 ( ).