NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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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.