NHK WORLD-JAPAN

The 8 km-long Meguro River has long supported the lives of people in the southwest of central Tokyo. Come along as we discover how its tumultuous history mirrors the evolution of the city itself.

Okuizumi Kazuya heads Yamagata Prefecture's Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium, which has the world's largest number of jellyfish species on display. He talks about his work and passion for jellyfish.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: portable fetal monitors.

Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh. It gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street, proving that they can make a positive contribution to society.

Karl restores another traditional house in a Niigata village. New residents arrive from abroad and Tokyo, revitalizing a place once on the brink of disappearing. It's time for the spring festival.

A Japanese marine research team looks for plastics on the Pacific Ocean floor, 6,000 meters down. Plus, monitoring neutrinos to better understand the Earth's long-term future.

Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes. Learn safety tips for climbing and the latest on eruption prediction research.

To promote awareness of conservation efforts among the threat of climate change, more and more World Heritage Sites are now being utilized as tourist destinations and in educational programs.

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.

Inoue Hiroko is the president of an NGO that has been running exchange programs for young people from Israel, Palestine, and Japan for 20 years. She talks about their goals and her hope for peace.

In this episode, we learn about risshu and shosho, two dates of early autumn. The temple chefs show us how to prepare dishes using winter melon and share their recipe for a Japanese-style ratatouille.

We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse, where the townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds. For them, these outings were about more than a good time.

Okuizumi Kazuya heads Yamagata Prefecture's Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium, which has the world's largest number of jellyfish species on display. He talks about his work and passion for jellyfish.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: portable fetal monitors.

Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh. It gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street, proving that they can make a positive contribution to society.

The 8 km-long Meguro River has long supported the lives of people in the southwest of central Tokyo. Come along as we discover how its tumultuous history mirrors the evolution of the city itself.

Karl restores another traditional house in a Niigata village. New residents arrive from abroad and Tokyo, revitalizing a place once on the brink of disappearing. It's time for the spring festival.

Okuizumi Kazuya heads Yamagata Prefecture's Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium, which has the world's largest number of jellyfish species on display. He talks about his work and passion for jellyfish.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: portable fetal monitors.

Inoue Hiroko is the president of an NGO that has been running exchange programs for young people from Israel, Palestine, and Japan for 20 years. She talks about their goals and her hope for peace.

Hop on a plane and view Japan from the sky! It's nearly the apex of summer, and we're heading to the nature rich Amami Oshima Island, which recently became a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.

Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P.

A Japanese marine research team looks for plastics on the Pacific Ocean floor, 6,000 meters down. Plus, monitoring neutrinos to better understand the Earth's long-term future.

Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh. It gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street, proving that they can make a positive contribution to society.

The 8 km-long Meguro River has long supported the lives of people in the southwest of central Tokyo. Come along as we discover how its tumultuous history mirrors the evolution of the city itself.

Okuizumi Kazuya heads Yamagata Prefecture's Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium, which has the world's largest number of jellyfish species on display. He talks about his work and passion for jellyfish.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: portable fetal monitors.

Karl restores another traditional house in a Niigata village. New residents arrive from abroad and Tokyo, revitalizing a place once on the brink of disappearing. It's time for the spring festival.