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Chef Rika shares modern Japanese flavors: a juicy chicken tsukune rice burger and sweet-and-savory bell pepper kimpira-fresh twists on classic dishes that you'll want to try at home.

A roaring golden lion statue outside Shinjuku Station is a donation box for disaster relief and youth support. Many walk past while others offer small kindnesses. Who donates over 72 hours, and why?

Robots are garnering attention for their potential in disaster areas. We'll look at the cutting-edge initiatives aimed at further advancing the application of disaster response robots.

GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment.

Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.

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

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

#26 This Japanese omelet is sweet and delicious. / Stack adjectives to get more ways to express your impressions. The key is changing the first "i" of "i"-ending adjectives to "kute.".

Chef Rika shares modern Japanese flavors: a juicy chicken tsukune rice burger and sweet-and-savory bell pepper kimpira-fresh twists on classic dishes that you'll want to try at home.

A roaring golden lion statue outside Shinjuku Station is a donation box for disaster relief and youth support. Many walk past while others offer small kindnesses. Who donates over 72 hours, and why?

Esports has evolved into a global phenomenon. Explore the science behind the excitement, from top players' skills to its potential for healthy aging.

The shinkansen: almost never late. Lost items: nearly always recovered. Japan's railway hospitality is legendary. Let's ride the rails and dig a little deeper.

Featured recipe: (1) Atsu-age (2) Simmered Atsu-age. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

Chef Rika shares modern Japanese flavors: a juicy chicken tsukune rice burger and sweet-and-savory bell pepper kimpira-fresh twists on classic dishes that you'll want to try at home.

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.

Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.

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A roaring golden lion statue outside Shinjuku Station is a donation box for disaster relief and youth support. Many walk past while others offer small kindnesses. Who donates over 72 hours, and why?

Esports has evolved into a global phenomenon. Explore the science behind the excitement, from top players' skills to its potential for healthy aging.

Chef Rika shares modern Japanese flavors: a juicy chicken tsukune rice burger and sweet-and-savory bell pepper kimpira-fresh twists on classic dishes that you'll want to try at home.

The shinkansen: almost never late. Lost items: nearly always recovered. Japan's railway hospitality is legendary. Let's ride the rails and dig a little deeper.

Featured recipe: (1) Atsu-age (2) Simmered Atsu-age. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!