NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Huge crowds navigate Shibuya's scramble crossing without colliding. How? Murakami Hisashi, studying how animals move in groups, found a clue. Can amazing collective behavior shed light on life itself?

Washi, diverse beauty in everyday life. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.

The shinkansen: world-renowned for exceptional on-time performance. We explore the highly skilled drivers and equipment that make it possible, through history and into a future of self-driving trains.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, DJ Night Tempo (the driving force behind a worldwide city-pop boom) and up-and-coming indie rock band MEminor are in the studio to chat and perform.

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-8.

Ueno is home to world-class cultural facilities, a bustling street market, a historic shrine, and much more. We look at some of the many features that make this diverse urban environment so popular.

On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki.

Huge crowds navigate Shibuya's scramble crossing without colliding. How? Murakami Hisashi, studying how animals move in groups, found a clue. Can amazing collective behavior shed light on life itself?

Washi, diverse beauty in everyday life. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.

Telling passengers in a hurry that they may be late. Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions, understand business culture and improve your kanji.

Substandard fabric from Himei Akira's dye works is now being made into a new composite material. With its wood-grain pattern, it's useful in everything from furniture to small accessories.

The brilliant white Himeji Castle is a rare example of a wood castle built without a single nail. With solid battle defenses and beauty preserved by craftsmen, it's a masterpiece of function and form.

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 ( ).

Chinese mother Yang Hu finds reassurance in a Japanese word that helps her connect with others while navigating cultural differences in Tokyo.

Global warming has raised sea temperatures, increasing powerful typhoons worldwide. The program reports on their impacts and explores with experts the mechanisms and causes of their intensification.

Tsukamoto Yoshiharu (Architect) visits Nara. Long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Wakayama in southwest Kumano is a top producer of Japanese citrus, which is said to have its origins in a legendary fruit. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the area's rich natural bounty.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

The number of visitors to Japan is rising. However, many do not know what to do during an earthquake, tsunami or typhoon. Find out the technologies being developed to protect visitors from disasters.

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

#22 Let's take a photo. / Encourage someone to do something with you by replacing "masu" at the end of a verb with "mashoo." "Torimasu" becomes "torimashoo.".

Introducing an artist who adorns Japanese kimonos with classic Hungarian embroidery. What kind of beautiful works are created by this unusual fusion of two cultural traditions?

In May, NHK WORLD-JAPAN showcases Japanese technology, through regular programs like Japan's Top Inventions and Japan Railway Journal, and a special newly translated to English: Project X.

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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Wakayama in southwest Kumano is a top producer of Japanese citrus, which is said to have its origins in a legendary fruit. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the area's rich natural bounty.

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

#22 Let's take a photo. / Encourage someone to do something with you by replacing "masu" at the end of a verb with "mashoo." "Torimasu" becomes "torimashoo.".

Introducing an artist who adorns Japanese kimonos with classic Hungarian embroidery. What kind of beautiful works are created by this unusual fusion of two cultural traditions?

In May, NHK WORLD-JAPAN showcases Japanese technology, through regular programs like Japan's Top Inventions and Japan Railway Journal, and a special newly translated to English: Project X.

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 ( ).

Alfie Goodrich heads to dynamic Osaka to savor the food culture, the waterways that made the city a commercial hub, the architecture, and the wonderfully outgoing people who make the city so fun.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Wakayama in southwest Kumano is a top producer of Japanese citrus, which is said to have its origins in a legendary fruit. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the area's rich natural bounty.

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

Introducing an artist who adorns Japanese kimonos with classic Hungarian embroidery. What kind of beautiful works are created by this unusual fusion of two cultural traditions?

In May, NHK WORLD-JAPAN showcases Japanese technology, through regular programs like Japan's Top Inventions and Japan Railway Journal, and a special newly translated to English: Project X.

The island of Hachijojima is a tourist destination that once served as a penal colony. We learn how the elements and the arrival of exiles and castaways helped shape unique industries and culture.

Japanese researchers have developed a science-backed strength-training method that helps maintain fitness without strain. It's a simple form of eccentric training, just five counts over three seconds.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Wakayama in southwest Kumano is a top producer of Japanese citrus, which is said to have its origins in a legendary fruit. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the area's rich natural bounty.

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

#22 Let's take a photo. / Encourage someone to do something with you by replacing "masu" at the end of a verb with "mashoo." "Torimasu" becomes "torimashoo.".

Introducing an artist who adorns Japanese kimonos with classic Hungarian embroidery. What kind of beautiful works are created by this unusual fusion of two cultural traditions?

In May, NHK WORLD-JAPAN showcases Japanese technology, through regular programs like Japan's Top Inventions and Japan Railway Journal, and a special newly translated to English: Project X.

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

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

A pressure campaign by the US administration of Donald Trump is pushing Cuba to the brink of crisis. NHK examines what the US is aiming to achieve, and how its plans could reshape the global order.

Japanese researchers have developed a science-backed strength-training method that helps maintain fitness without strain. It's a simple form of eccentric training, just five counts over three seconds.

The number of visitors to Japan is rising. However, many do not know what to do during an earthquake, tsunami or typhoon. Find out the technologies being developed to protect visitors from disasters.

Global warming has raised sea temperatures, increasing powerful typhoons worldwide. The program reports on their impacts and explores with experts the mechanisms and causes of their intensification.

A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan saved the Yonezawa Domain from financial ruin 250 years ago. Stunning time-lapse images show the historic sites that preserve his legacy.

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

#22 Let's take a photo. / Encourage someone to do something with you by replacing "masu" at the end of a verb with "mashoo." "Torimasu" becomes "torimashoo.".

Introducing an artist who adorns Japanese kimonos with classic Hungarian embroidery. What kind of beautiful works are created by this unusual fusion of two cultural traditions?

In May, NHK WORLD-JAPAN showcases Japanese technology, through regular programs like Japan's Top Inventions and Japan Railway Journal, and a special newly translated to English: Project X.

Bring home the taste of Japan with Chef Rika's Gyudon Beef Bowl, a comforting classic. Tender beef and sweet onion is simmered in an umami-rich sauce, and served over steaming rice.

Half of the residents of a university dorm in Oita Prefecture are from outside Japan. Students cook food, bathe communally and stay up chatting. We learn about their friendships and frustrations.

Japanese researchers have developed a science-backed strength-training method that helps maintain fitness without strain. It's a simple form of eccentric training, just five counts over three seconds.

Plants, soil, and metal. Japan's artisans turn these natural materials into masterpieces. Let's dig, a little deeper!

Featured recipe: Spoon-molded Sushi. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!!

Bring home the taste of Japan with Chef Rika's Gyudon Beef Bowl, a comforting classic. Tender beef and sweet onion is simmered in an umami-rich sauce, and served over steaming rice.

Half of the residents of a university dorm in Oita Prefecture are from outside Japan. Students cook food, bathe communally and stay up chatting. We learn about their friendships and frustrations.

The number of visitors to Japan is rising. However, many do not know what to do during an earthquake, tsunami or typhoon. Find out the technologies being developed to protect visitors from disasters.

Japanese researchers have developed a science-backed strength-training method that helps maintain fitness without strain. It's a simple form of eccentric training, just five counts over three seconds.

Catering to the Child at Heart: This episode features services specifically tailored to the growing wants and needs of the "kidult" market.

Sugiura Mitsuyoshi is gaining attention both at home and abroad for transforming old kimonos into new fashion statements. He talks about his unique efforts to revitalize a traditional industry.

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

#22 Let's take a photo. / Encourage someone to do something with you by replacing "masu" at the end of a verb with "mashoo." "Torimasu" becomes "torimashoo.".

Bring home the taste of Japan with Chef Rika's Gyudon Beef Bowl, a comforting classic. Tender beef and sweet onion is simmered in an umami-rich sauce, and served over steaming rice.

Half of the residents of a university dorm in Oita Prefecture are from outside Japan. Students cook food, bathe communally and stay up chatting. We learn about their friendships and frustrations.

Discover how eels navigate 3,000 km in the vast ocean without getting lost. Also find out about a new technology that can share physical sensations.

Plants, soil, and metal. Japan's artisans turn these natural materials into masterpieces. Let's dig, a little deeper!

Featured recipe: Spoon-molded Sushi. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!!

Bring home the taste of Japan with Chef Rika's Gyudon Beef Bowl, a comforting classic. Tender beef and sweet onion is simmered in an umami-rich sauce, and served over steaming rice.

Sugiura Mitsuyoshi is gaining attention both at home and abroad for transforming old kimonos into new fashion statements. He talks about his unique efforts to revitalize a traditional industry.

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 man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. Who is the mysterious figure... and what is he doing? And why did the artist want to commemorate the moment?

As Japan's population ages, pets are often left without care, a burden that passes on to medical and care workers. Partnerships between healthcare and animal welfare professionals are emerging.

Half of the residents of a university dorm in Oita Prefecture are from outside Japan. Students cook food, bathe communally and stay up chatting. We learn about their friendships and frustrations.

Discover how eels navigate 3,000 km in the vast ocean without getting lost. Also find out about a new technology that can share physical sensations.

Bring home the taste of Japan with Chef Rika's Gyudon Beef Bowl, a comforting classic. Tender beef and sweet onion is simmered in an umami-rich sauce, and served over steaming rice.

Plants, soil, and metal. Japan's artisans turn these natural materials into masterpieces. Let's dig, a little deeper!

Featured recipe: Spoon-molded Sushi. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!!

Home to musicians, comedians, writers, and more, Koenji is known as a subculture hub. Join us as we explore its shopping streets and countless alleys and learn the origins of its maze-like layout.

Through research on the calls of the Japanese tit, Suzuki Toshitaka has proven that animals other than humans have language capabilities. He talks about pioneering the field of animal linguistics.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs.

Much of the stonework supporting Japan's terraced fields is in danger of collapse. There's an urgent need to train new dry stone waller to carry out repairs. Kaneko Reo runs workshops.

Discover how eels navigate 3,000 km in the vast ocean without getting lost. Also find out about a new technology that can share physical sensations.

Ever heard of an-pan?! From fruit sandwiches to curry-filled delights, Japanese bread is full of delicious surprises!

Home to musicians, comedians, writers, and more, Koenji is known as a subculture hub. Join us as we explore its shopping streets and countless alleys and learn the origins of its maze-like layout.

Through research on the calls of the Japanese tit, Suzuki Toshitaka has proven that animals other than humans have language capabilities. He talks about pioneering the field of animal linguistics.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs.

Much of the stonework supporting Japan's terraced fields is in danger of collapse. There's an urgent need to train new dry stone waller to carry out repairs. Kaneko Reo runs workshops.

Ever heard of an-pan?! From fruit sandwiches to curry-filled delights, Japanese bread is full of delicious surprises!

Discover how eels navigate 3,000 km in the vast ocean without getting lost. Also find out about a new technology that can share physical sensations.

The number of visitors to Japan is rising. However, many do not know what to do during an earthquake, tsunami or typhoon. Find out the technologies being developed to protect visitors from disasters.

Global warming has raised sea temperatures, increasing powerful typhoons worldwide. The program reports on their impacts and explores with experts the mechanisms and causes of their intensification.

A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan saved the Yonezawa Domain from financial ruin 250 years ago. Stunning time-lapse images show the historic sites that preserve his legacy.

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.

A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. Who is the mysterious figure... and what is he doing? And why did the artist want to commemorate the moment?

Through research on the calls of the Japanese tit, Suzuki Toshitaka has proven that animals other than humans have language capabilities. He talks about pioneering the field of animal linguistics.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs.

Much of the stonework supporting Japan's terraced fields is in danger of collapse. There's an urgent need to train new dry stone waller to carry out repairs. Kaneko Reo runs workshops.

Home to musicians, comedians, writers, and more, Koenji is known as a subculture hub. Join us as we explore its shopping streets and countless alleys and learn the origins of its maze-like layout.

Ever heard of an-pan?! From fruit sandwiches to curry-filled delights, Japanese bread is full of delicious surprises!

Through research on the calls of the Japanese tit, Suzuki Toshitaka has proven that animals other than humans have language capabilities. He talks about pioneering the field of animal linguistics.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs.

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.

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?

Catering to the Child at Heart: This episode features services specifically tailored to the growing wants and needs of the "kidult" market.

Much of the stonework supporting Japan's terraced fields is in danger of collapse. There's an urgent need to train new dry stone waller to carry out repairs. Kaneko Reo runs workshops.

Home to musicians, comedians, writers, and more, Koenji is known as a subculture hub. Join us as we explore its shopping streets and countless alleys and learn the origins of its maze-like layout.

Through research on the calls of the Japanese tit, Suzuki Toshitaka has proven that animals other than humans have language capabilities. He talks about pioneering the field of animal linguistics.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs.

Ever heard of an-pan?! From fruit sandwiches to curry-filled delights, Japanese bread is full of delicious surprises!

Peek through the Business Keyhole for a behind-the-scenes look at various industries. This time, we take a deep dive into the world of sushi-go-round!

A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws the father into a panic. How should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise, especially during disasters?

Stephen Turner, from the UK, loves Japanese trains so much that his passion became his job. We join him on a trip through Chiba Prefecture and explore the appeal of Japan's regional railways.

We visit a place where some of the world's most iconic monuments are replicated in miniature, and meet the artisans whose skills and dedication bring them vividly to life.

Peek through the Business Keyhole for a behind-the-scenes look at various industries. This time, we take a deep dive into the world of sushi-go-round!

A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws the father into a panic. How should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise, especially during disasters?

Stephen Turner, from the UK, loves Japanese trains so much that his passion became his job. We join him on a trip through Chiba Prefecture and explore the appeal of Japan's regional railways.

We visit a place where some of the world's most iconic monuments are replicated in miniature, and meet the artisans whose skills and dedication bring them vividly to life.

Peek through the Business Keyhole for a behind-the-scenes look at various industries. This time, we take a deep dive into the world of sushi-go-round!

A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws the father into a panic. How should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise, especially during disasters?

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

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.

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?

Stephen Turner, from the UK, loves Japanese trains so much that his passion became his job. We join him on a trip through Chiba Prefecture and explore the appeal of Japan's regional railways.

With the expansion of the Shinkansen, Japan's night trains all but disappeared. Now, the last remaining sleeper expresses, along with a new night train, are trending once more. We take a closer look.

Peek through the Business Keyhole for a behind-the-scenes look at various industries. This time, we take a deep dive into the world of sushi-go-round!

A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws the father into a panic. How should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise, especially during disasters?

We visit a place where some of the world's most iconic monuments are replicated in miniature, and meet the artisans whose skills and dedication bring them vividly to life.

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

We come across a tranquil, snow-covered Edo cityscape. But there's something in the air: the aroma of foods both sweet and savory that helped the townspeople keep warm in the winter.

Stephen Turner, from the UK, loves Japanese trains so much that his passion became his job. We join him on a trip through Chiba Prefecture and explore the appeal of Japan's regional railways.

With the expansion of the Shinkansen, Japan's night trains all but disappeared. Now, the last remaining sleeper expresses, along with a new night train, are trending once more. We take a closer look.

Peek through the Business Keyhole for a behind-the-scenes look at various industries. This time, we take a deep dive into the world of sushi-go-round!

A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws the father into a panic. How should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise, especially during disasters?

We visit a place where some of the world's most iconic monuments are replicated in miniature, and meet the artisans whose skills and dedication bring them vividly to life.