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Let's drive through Chiba Prefecture! We depart from Tokyo Station and enjoy magic hour at scenic Byobugaura. Along the way, encounter Chiba's traditions and be amazed by their artistic quality.

It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to?

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 world's first robot fire brigade has been developed in Japan. See how these incredible robots equipped with AI can tackle large-scale fires in areas that are inaccessible to humans.

Ehime / Nagazumi Takashi (musician) Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.

How do the cast and crew prepare for a kabuki performance? Actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the rehearsals and technical complexities of a recent nationwide tour.

Once extinct in Japan, the toki has been reintroduced. Today, nearly 500 of these magnificent birds live in the wild. Cameras follow them throughout the four seasons, along with their human helpers.

Journey across Japan to discover its many giant trees. Some of these majestic arboreal colossi areover 1,000 years old and have been revered as sacred protectors of local communities and cultures.

The title role in the TV series "Shogun," based on James Clavell's eponymous novel, was modeled on Tokugawa Ieyasu. We reveal his secret strategy for building Edo, Nagoya, Osaka and Nijo-jo Castles.

The world's first robot fire brigade has been developed in Japan. See how these incredible robots equipped with AI can tackle large-scale fires in areas that are inaccessible to humans.

Ehime / Nagazumi Takashi (musician) Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.

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 ( ).

Following the passing of Yayoi Kusama, this special rebroadcast revisits the pioneering artist's extraordinary life and creative vision, celebrating her enduring legacy.

Using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer developed its own original flavor, breathing new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.

Walk the 3,000m ridge and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Southern Alps and Mt. Fuji. Along Japan's highest ridgeline, hike with warm locals who keep your adventure safe and comfortable.

Great Japanese music this week: NOA, an up-and-coming singer, dancer, and actor who trained in South Korea before debuting in Japan; and DEZOLVE, a young fusion band with dazzling virtuoso chops.

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 2-2.

Japan is a hot spot for discovering dinosaur fossils. An excavation in Hokkaido sparked a nationwide enthusiasm for dinosaurs, leading to entertainment such as dinosaur robots and mechanical suits.

We meet cats whose owner grows plants used to make cloth in a traditional way. Another cat, Lock, lives at a temple. He takes part in sutra reading and is practically the chief priest's assistant!

Rising director Kameyama Yohei takes the spotlight. His debut, Milky Subway, raced from TV to the big screen in one year. He unpacks its rapid-fire dialogue, and we air the film's first half uncut.

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 Entrances.

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 ( ).

Journey through Aichi's changing seasons with stunning footage filmed over a year, featuring cormorant fishing, all-night festivals, free-diving harvests, and the people preserving local traditions.

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

Today: helping out a struggling coworker. Aung Zin Phyo, from Myanmar, works for a firm that makes 3D CG images. In a roleplay challenge, he must help a coworker who's struggling with their workload.

Bonsai artist Suzuki Yoshio revives withered bonsai, Japan's living art form, into something that can be admired forever, true to his motto: the love for each tree must never wither.

Following the passing of Yayoi Kusama, this special rebroadcast revisits the pioneering artist's extraordinary life and creative vision, celebrating her enduring legacy.

Walk the 3,000m ridge and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Southern Alps and Mt. Fuji. Along Japan's highest ridgeline, hike with warm locals who keep your adventure safe and comfortable.

Suivez des combats de sumo, un sport japonais vieux de plus de 1500 ans, et inspiré de la tradition religieuse shintoïste.

Rising director Kameyama Yohei takes the spotlight. His debut, Milky Subway, raced from TV to the big screen in one year. He unpacks its rapid-fire dialogue, and we air the film's first half uncut.

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 Entrances.

Great Japanese music this week: NOA, an up-and-coming singer, dancer, and actor who trained in South Korea before debuting in Japan; and DEZOLVE, a young fusion band with dazzling virtuoso chops.

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 2-2.

Japan is a hot spot for discovering dinosaur fossils. An excavation in Hokkaido sparked a nationwide enthusiasm for dinosaurs, leading to entertainment such as dinosaur robots and mechanical suits.

We meet cats whose owner grows plants used to make cloth in a traditional way. Another cat, Lock, lives at a temple. He takes part in sutra reading and is practically the chief priest's assistant!

Journey through Aichi's changing seasons with stunning footage filmed over a year, featuring cormorant fishing, all-night festivals, free-diving harvests, and the people preserving local traditions.

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

Today: helping out a struggling coworker. Aung Zin Phyo, from Myanmar, works for a firm that makes 3D CG images. In a roleplay challenge, he must help a coworker who's struggling with their workload.

Bonsai artist Suzuki Yoshio revives withered bonsai, Japan's living art form, into something that can be admired forever, true to his motto: the love for each tree must never wither.

Following the passing of Yayoi Kusama, this special rebroadcast revisits the pioneering artist's extraordinary life and creative vision, celebrating her enduring legacy.

Walk the 3,000m ridge and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Southern Alps and Mt. Fuji. Along Japan's highest ridgeline, hike with warm locals who keep your adventure safe and comfortable.

Rising director Kameyama Yohei takes the spotlight. His debut, Milky Subway, raced from TV to the big screen in one year. He unpacks its rapid-fire dialogue, and we air the film's first half uncut.

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 Entrances.

Great Japanese music this week: NOA, an up-and-coming singer, dancer, and actor who trained in South Korea before debuting in Japan; and DEZOLVE, a young fusion band with dazzling virtuoso chops.

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 2-2.

Japan is a hot spot for discovering dinosaur fossils. An excavation in Hokkaido sparked a nationwide enthusiasm for dinosaurs, leading to entertainment such as dinosaur robots and mechanical suits.

We meet cats whose owner grows plants used to make cloth in a traditional way. Another cat, Lock, lives at a temple. He takes part in sutra reading and is practically the chief priest's assistant!

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 ( ).

Journey through Aichi's changing seasons with stunning footage filmed over a year, featuring cormorant fishing, all-night festivals, free-diving harvests, and the people preserving local traditions.

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

Today: helping out a struggling coworker. Aung Zin Phyo, from Myanmar, works for a firm that makes 3D CG images. In a roleplay challenge, he must help a coworker who's struggling with their workload.

Bonsai artist Suzuki Yoshio revives withered bonsai, Japan's living art form, into something that can be admired forever, true to his motto: the love for each tree must never wither.

Following the passing of Yayoi Kusama, this special rebroadcast revisits the pioneering artist's extraordinary life and creative vision, celebrating her enduring legacy.

Using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer developed its own original flavor, breathing new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.

Walk the 3,000m ridge and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Southern Alps and Mt. Fuji. Along Japan's highest ridgeline, hike with warm locals who keep your adventure safe and comfortable.

Rising director Kameyama Yohei takes the spotlight. His debut, Milky Subway, raced from TV to the big screen in one year. He unpacks its rapid-fire dialogue, and we air the film's first half uncut.

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 Entrances.

Great Japanese music this week: NOA, an up-and-coming singer, dancer, and actor who trained in South Korea before debuting in Japan; and DEZOLVE, a young fusion band with dazzling virtuoso chops.

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 2-2.

Japan is a hot spot for discovering dinosaur fossils. An excavation in Hokkaido sparked a nationwide enthusiasm for dinosaurs, leading to entertainment such as dinosaur robots and mechanical suits.

We meet cats whose owner grows plants used to make cloth in a traditional way. Another cat, Lock, lives at a temple. He takes part in sutra reading and is practically the chief priest's assistant!

Journey through Aichi's changing seasons with stunning footage filmed over a year, featuring cormorant fishing, all-night festivals, free-diving harvests, and the people preserving local traditions.

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

Today: helping out a struggling coworker. Aung Zin Phyo, from Myanmar, works for a firm that makes 3D CG images. In a roleplay challenge, he must help a coworker who's struggling with their workload.

Bonsai artist Suzuki Yoshio revives withered bonsai, Japan's living art form, into something that can be admired forever, true to his motto: the love for each tree must never wither.

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 ( ).