NHK WORLD-JAPAN

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.

In Japan, "goze" were blind female travelling performers. We look at the lives of those songstresses who, shamisen in hand, travelled throughout Japan, singing their songs to earn a living.

A small prefab restaurant in Aomori Prefecture sells only noodles and oden hotpot. For three days, we asked local customers why this no-frills business holds such a special place in their hearts.

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.

Ito Satomi has designed costumes for many top-tier figure skaters from Japan and overseas. She shares her passion and inspiration for her craft.

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 monk from Myanmar came to Japan to build a temple for the people of his country. He believes it's his mission to offer them a place of sanctuary and provide them with physical and mental comfort.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.

In Japan, "goze" were blind female travelling performers. We look at the lives of those songstresses who, shamisen in hand, travelled throughout Japan, singing their songs to earn a living.

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.

Social entrepreneur Doya Yuto supports Ghana through his fashion brand and NPO. By providing fair wages and reinvesting profits, he builds schools and expands education in disadvantaged communities.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.

Ito Satomi has designed costumes for many top-tier figure skaters from Japan and overseas. She shares her passion and inspiration for her craft.

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.

For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.

Biologic drugs, made mainly from antibodies, have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. We explore their mechanisms and potential.

In Japan, "goze" were blind female travelling performers. We look at the lives of those songstresses who, shamisen in hand, travelled throughout Japan, singing their songs to earn a living.

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.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.

A monk from Myanmar came to Japan to build a temple for the people of his country. He believes it's his mission to offer them a place of sanctuary and provide them with physical and mental comfort.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.

Found all over Japan, torii are gateways to Shinto shrines and the deities within. We meet people trying to rebuild torii after a huge earthquake and examine what torii mean to Japanese people.

The eruption of Mt. Fuji could spew 490 million cubic meters of ash over a wide area, including Tokyo. CG and dramatization, based on the latest scientific research, highlight the potential risks.

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

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.

Mount Fuji is an icon of Japan. We explore how it attained its height and cone shape, where its water goes, and the story behind the Fujiko faith.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to?

Massive logistics facilities underpin online retail, but their robust warehouse structures, state-of-the-art seismic isolation systems and other features make them suitable as evacuation sites too.

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

Chushingura is one of the most popular plays. It is based on a sensational historical incident when 47 masterless samurai avenged the death of their lord. Ainosuke explores it in a two-part series.

The eruption of Mt. Fuji could spew 490 million cubic meters of ash over a wide area, including Tokyo. CG and dramatization, based on the latest scientific research, highlight the potential risks.

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

Mount Fuji is an icon of Japan. We explore how it attained its height and cone shape, where its water goes, and the story behind the Fujiko faith.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to?

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.

Massive logistics facilities underpin online retail, but their robust warehouse structures, state-of-the-art seismic isolation systems and other features make them suitable as evacuation sites too.

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

Chushingura is one of the most popular plays. It is based on a sensational historical incident when 47 masterless samurai avenged the death of their lord. Ainosuke explores it in a two-part series.

The eruption of Mt. Fuji could spew 490 million cubic meters of ash over a wide area, including Tokyo. CG and dramatization, based on the latest scientific research, highlight the potential risks.

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

Mount Fuji is an icon of Japan. We explore how it attained its height and cone shape, where its water goes, and the story behind the Fujiko faith.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to?

Massive logistics facilities underpin online retail, but their robust warehouse structures, state-of-the-art seismic isolation systems and other features make them suitable as evacuation sites too.

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

Chushingura is one of the most popular plays. It is based on a sensational historical incident when 47 masterless samurai avenged the death of their lord. Ainosuke explores it in a two-part series.

The eruption of Mt. Fuji could spew 490 million cubic meters of ash over a wide area, including Tokyo. CG and dramatization, based on the latest scientific research, highlight the potential risks.

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

Mount Fuji is an icon of Japan. We explore how it attained its height and cone shape, where its water goes, and the story behind the Fujiko faith.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to?

Massive logistics facilities underpin online retail, but their robust warehouse structures, state-of-the-art seismic isolation systems and other features make them suitable as evacuation sites too.

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

Chushingura is one of the most popular plays. It is based on a sensational historical incident when 47 masterless samurai avenged the death of their lord. Ainosuke explores it in a two-part series.

An oasis in the heart of Tokyo with ties to the post-World War II US occupation, this restaurant has shaped Japanese food trends for over 100 years.

Enoshima, a popular tourist destination near Tokyo known for marine sports. It's also an island with spiritual depth and mystical natural scenery. Come along on an unforgettable two-hour journey.

Tune in to J-MELO for great Japanese music! This week: Aoi Eir (an anisong diva with a brand-new release) and GPP (an 8-piece all-female group with their sights on going international).

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 1-11.

Five-minute shows presenting the limitless, kaleidoscopic appeal of Japanese culture, traditions, and lifestyles in sushi-sized helpings. (Digest versions of "Japanology Plus.").

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.

Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An episode on Uniforms.

Matera in southern Italy is a town carved into pale limestone cliffs. With its rows of cave dwellings, this city has been home to people for thousands of years and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

All black soup! A one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen from the fertile rice lands of Toyama.

Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

Today: explaining when there's been a misunderstanding. Bima Aji Nugroho, from Indonesia, works at a metalworking company in Saitama Prefecture. He worries about problems due to miscommunication.

Nearly everything the Sakamoto family eats they produce themselves, collecting local food waste to feed their pigs, and using solar power. A zero waste life cycle that also makes for a happy family.

Enoshima, a popular tourist destination near Tokyo known for marine sports. It's also an island with spiritual depth and mystical natural scenery. Come along on an unforgettable two-hour journey.

Matera in southern Italy is a town carved into pale limestone cliffs. With its rows of cave dwellings, this city has been home to people for thousands of years and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An episode on Uniforms.

Tune in to J-MELO for great Japanese music! This week: Aoi Eir (an anisong diva with a brand-new release) and GPP (an 8-piece all-female group with their sights on going international).

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 1-11.

Five-minute shows presenting the limitless, kaleidoscopic appeal of Japanese culture, traditions, and lifestyles in sushi-sized helpings. (Digest versions of "Japanology Plus.").

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.

All black soup! A one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen from the fertile rice lands of Toyama.

Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

Today: explaining when there's been a misunderstanding. Bima Aji Nugroho, from Indonesia, works at a metalworking company in Saitama Prefecture. He worries about problems due to miscommunication.

Nearly everything the Sakamoto family eats they produce themselves, collecting local food waste to feed their pigs, and using solar power. A zero waste life cycle that also makes for a happy family.

Enoshima, a popular tourist destination near Tokyo known for marine sports. It's also an island with spiritual depth and mystical natural scenery. Come along on an unforgettable two-hour journey.

Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An episode on Uniforms.

Tune in to J-MELO for great Japanese music! This week: Aoi Eir (an anisong diva with a brand-new release) and GPP (an 8-piece all-female group with their sights on going international).

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 1-11.

Five-minute shows presenting the limitless, kaleidoscopic appeal of Japanese culture, traditions, and lifestyles in sushi-sized helpings. (Digest versions of "Japanology Plus.").

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.

Matera in southern Italy is a town carved into pale limestone cliffs. With its rows of cave dwellings, this city has been home to people for thousands of years and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

All black soup! A one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen from the fertile rice lands of Toyama.

Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

Today: explaining when there's been a misunderstanding. Bima Aji Nugroho, from Indonesia, works at a metalworking company in Saitama Prefecture. He worries about problems due to miscommunication.

Nearly everything the Sakamoto family eats they produce themselves, collecting local food waste to feed their pigs, and using solar power. A zero waste life cycle that also makes for a happy family.

An oasis in the heart of Tokyo with ties to the post-World War II US occupation, this restaurant has shaped Japanese food trends for over 100 years.

Enoshima, a popular tourist destination near Tokyo known for marine sports. It's also an island with spiritual depth and mystical natural scenery. Come along on an unforgettable two-hour journey.

Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An episode on Uniforms.

Tune in to J-MELO for great Japanese music! This week: Aoi Eir (an anisong diva with a brand-new release) and GPP (an 8-piece all-female group with their sights on going international).

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 1-11.

Five-minute shows presenting the limitless, kaleidoscopic appeal of Japanese culture, traditions, and lifestyles in sushi-sized helpings. (Digest versions of "Japanology Plus.").

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.

All black soup! A one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen from the fertile rice lands of Toyama.

Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

Today: explaining when there's been a misunderstanding. Bima Aji Nugroho, from Indonesia, works at a metalworking company in Saitama Prefecture. He worries about problems due to miscommunication.

Nearly everything the Sakamoto family eats they produce themselves, collecting local food waste to feed their pigs, and using solar power. A zero waste life cycle that also makes for a happy family.

Matera in southern Italy is a town carved into pale limestone cliffs. With its rows of cave dwellings, this city has been home to people for thousands of years and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A monk from Myanmar came to Japan to build a temple for the people of his country. He believes it's his mission to offer them a place of sanctuary and provide them with physical and mental comfort.

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.

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

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

A centuries-old eel catching technique. Bridges designed to be submerged in the river. Locals have found ingenious ways to coexist with the Shimanto. See this mighty river in time-lapse.

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

Massive logistics facilities underpin online retail, but their robust warehouse structures, state-of-the-art seismic isolation systems and other features make them suitable as evacuation sites too.

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

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain a part of your body that ails you, say the part, then the particle "ga," followed by adjectives like "itai," meaning painful, and finally "n desu.".

More and more foreign students come to Japan to become certified auto mechanics and find long-term employment. We follow one such student, a young woman from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream.

We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food.

Air to Oysters, Decentralizing Water: From drinking water to sewage disposal, discover how new tech is enabling off-grid water solutions.

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

A centuries-old eel catching technique. Bridges designed to be submerged in the river. Locals have found ingenious ways to coexist with the Shimanto. See this mighty river in time-lapse.

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

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain a part of your body that ails you, say the part, then the particle "ga," followed by adjectives like "itai," meaning painful, and finally "n desu.".

More and more foreign students come to Japan to become certified auto mechanics and find long-term employment. We follow one such student, a young woman from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream.

We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food.

Actor Charles Glover discovers a hidden village of thatched roofs right in Kobe city. He delights in the architecture, the charming people and even a rural kabuki performance.

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

A centuries-old eel catching technique. Bridges designed to be submerged in the river. Locals have found ingenious ways to coexist with the Shimanto. See this mighty river 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.

More and more foreign students come to Japan to become certified auto mechanics and find long-term employment. We follow one such student, a young woman from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream.

We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.

Join us for a stroll around Shirokane, a town nestled on the edge of a plateau. We visit a luxury residential area, then explore lowlands home to skilled workers and old-school shopping streets.

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food.

Japanese research shows that losing three percent of body weight in three months can reduce disease risk. Learn weight loss tips from a doctor who has helped over 3,000 people at her obesity clinic.

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

A centuries-old eel catching technique. Bridges designed to be submerged in the river. Locals have found ingenious ways to coexist with the Shimanto. See this mighty river in time-lapse.

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

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain a part of your body that ails you, say the part, then the particle "ga," followed by adjectives like "itai," meaning painful, and finally "n desu.".

More and more foreign students come to Japan to become certified auto mechanics and find long-term employment. We follow one such student, a young woman from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream.

At the University of Tokyo's Study Abroad Fair, NHK WORLD-JAPAN showed students how its content can be used to learn practical English, and introduced an educational program in Japanese schools.

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

Sweet-bean-paste-filled taiyaki in the auspicious shape of a seabream or Tai. The Japanese have loved these sweet treats for over 100 years.

Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.

In Japan and elsewhere across the world, conventional career choices are changing as people increasingly shift from white-collar work to hands-on jobs. We look at the reasons behind the trend.

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food.

Japanese research shows that losing three percent of body weight in three months can reduce disease risk. Learn weight loss tips from a doctor who has helped over 3,000 people at her obesity clinic.

Massive logistics facilities underpin online retail, but their robust warehouse structures, state-of-the-art seismic isolation systems and other features make them suitable as evacuation sites too.

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.

Tanaka Isson had a unique gift for portraying Amami Oshima's nature in art. A child prodigy, his career faltered until he moved to the island. Time-lapse footage hints at scenes that inspired him.

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

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain a part of your body that ails you, say the part, then the particle "ga," followed by adjectives like "itai," meaning painful, and finally "n desu.".

More and more foreign students come to Japan to become certified auto mechanics and find long-term employment. We follow one such student, a young woman from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream.

We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.