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Ebi-fry-deep-fried breaded shrimp with panko-is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Chef Saito serves it as part of a classic Japanese teishoku set meal.

Coffee can calm you, or it can give you sheer joy. Dig a little deeper, hearing stories told over a piping hot cup of coffee.

Featured recipe: Crystal-clear Cherry Blossom Jelly and Matcha Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

Shibuya is nestled at the bottom of a valley shaped by rivers. Join us as we trace how its unique topography gave rise to a multi-level transportation hub and ever-evolving arts and culture.

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

1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.

Shibuya is nestled at the bottom of a valley shaped by rivers. Join us as we trace how its unique topography gave rise to a multi-level transportation hub and ever-evolving arts and culture.

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

1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.

Explore how Japan uses artificial satellites and surface observation to quickly assess flood and earthquake damage, supporting disaster preparedness.

Droughts, floods, wildfires... We look at the latest research on Hydroclimate Whiplash, a new climate risk in which extreme weather events alternate in a short time, exacerbating natural disasters.

Ouchi-juku, once a thriving post station in the Aizu area, still retains its thatched roofs, hearth fires, and time-honored ways. See the carefully preserved traditional townscape in time-lapse.

In June 2026, Taniguchi Goro's latest feature won the Audience Award at the prestigious Animafest Zagreb film festival. He talks about his genre-spanning works and his dedication to animation.

Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination?

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

Shibuya is nestled at the bottom of a valley shaped by rivers. Join us as we trace how its unique topography gave rise to a multi-level transportation hub and ever-evolving arts and culture.

1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.

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

In June 2026, Taniguchi Goro's latest feature won the Audience Award at the prestigious Animafest Zagreb film festival. He talks about his genre-spanning works and his dedication to animation.

On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.

Shibuya is nestled at the bottom of a valley shaped by rivers. Join us as we trace how its unique topography gave rise to a multi-level transportation hub and ever-evolving arts and culture.

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

1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.

American koto player Curtis Patterson has been exploring new expressions on the instrument for over 40 years. Today, he's dedicated to teaching children and keeping the tradition alive.

Journey with us across Tokyo Bay through a massive work of tunnel and bridge engineering, and discover the many systems designed to keep travelers safe at all times.

American koto player Curtis Patterson has been exploring new expressions on the instrument for over 40 years. Today, he's dedicated to teaching children and keeping the tradition alive.

Journey with us across Tokyo Bay through a massive work of tunnel and bridge engineering, and discover the many systems designed to keep travelers safe at all times.

Hosono Hitomi's botanically themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world. She talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique.

On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.

American koto player Curtis Patterson has been exploring new expressions on the instrument for over 40 years. Today, he's dedicated to teaching children and keeping the tradition alive.

Railway news from the latter half of 2025. Join us as we look back on new railway vehicles, cutting-edge technologies, commemorative events and more from across Japan.

Journey with us across Tokyo Bay through a massive work of tunnel and bridge engineering, and discover the many systems designed to keep travelers safe at all times.

Hosono Hitomi's botanically themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world. She talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique.

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?

#38 I prefer outside. / To say which of 2 options you prefer, say the name of your choice, and "no hoo ga ii desu.".

American koto player Curtis Patterson has been exploring new expressions on the instrument for over 40 years. Today, he's dedicated to teaching children and keeping the tradition alive.

Railway news from the latter half of 2025. Join us as we look back on new railway vehicles, cutting-edge technologies, commemorative events and more from across Japan.

Journey with us across Tokyo Bay through a massive work of tunnel and bridge engineering, and discover the many systems designed to keep travelers safe at all times.