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Featured recipe: Namasu (Daikon, Carrot, Orange) Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

Ryan McDowell discovers the pristine ocean, sacred sites and festivals of the Miyako Islands, Okinawa Pref.

Chef Saito showcases a delicious marriage of beef and root vegetables with Yawatamaki. The beef rolls are simmered in a savoury sauce and served with a refreshing, easy-to-make onion salad.

A 24-hour diner in Nagoya is a daytime oasis for locals and elderly folks, and full of young people at night. Whether broken-hearted or facing unemployment, people find comfort in talking until dawn.

A Nankai Trough megaquake is expected to cause severe damage. In this episode, we will examine how Japan is preparing for this impending disaster with cutting-edge technology.

Nuclear medicine therapy involves delivering radiation-emitting drugs directly inside the body to treat refractory cancers. We explore the mechanism of the therapy and the latest developments.

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

Songwriter Yamamoto Sho is the man behind "Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro," the global hit by the J-pop idol group FRUITS ZIPPER. He talks about creating songs that take the world by storm.

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

#44 I've heard he's giving another recital. / To tell someone what you heard from someone else, use adjectives or verbs without "masu" or "desu," then add "soo desu.".

Chef Saito showcases a delicious marriage of beef and root vegetables with Yawatamaki. The beef rolls are simmered in a savoury sauce and served with a refreshing, easy-to-make onion salad.

A 24-hour diner in Nagoya is a daytime oasis for locals and elderly folks, and full of young people at night. Whether broken-hearted or facing unemployment, people find comfort in talking until dawn.

Discover how Japan's complex geology led to the advancement of bridge construction technology. Plus, research on how nature benefits your wellbeing.

Ryan McDowell discovers the pristine ocean, sacred sites and festivals of the Miyako Islands, Okinawa Pref.

Featured recipe: Namasu (Daikon, Carrot, Orange) Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

Chef Saito showcases a delicious marriage of beef and root vegetables with Yawatamaki. The beef rolls are simmered in a savoury sauce and served with a refreshing, easy-to-make onion salad.

Songwriter Yamamoto Sho is the man behind "Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro," the global hit by the J-pop idol group FRUITS ZIPPER. He talks about creating songs that take the world by storm.

A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy. Born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history.

For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.

Despite the booming popularity of Japan's castles, many facilities are reaching the end of their lifespan and require a critical decision: wooden reconstruction, seismic retrofitting, or demolition.

A 24-hour diner in Nagoya is a daytime oasis for locals and elderly folks, and full of young people at night. Whether broken-hearted or facing unemployment, people find comfort in talking until dawn.

Discover how Japan's complex geology led to the advancement of bridge construction technology. Plus, research on how nature benefits your wellbeing.

Ryan McDowell discovers the pristine ocean, sacred sites and festivals of the Miyako Islands, Okinawa Pref.

Chef Saito showcases a delicious marriage of beef and root vegetables with Yawatamaki. The beef rolls are simmered in a savoury sauce and served with a refreshing, easy-to-make onion salad.

Featured recipe: Namasu (Daikon, Carrot, Orange) Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles. The hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.

Kitagawa Keisuke provides temporary housing free of charge to people displaced by disaster and conflict. How did he come up with the design for his lightweight, durable, and rapidly deployable house?

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

Yabusame is traditional horseback archery. It's preserved as a Shinto ritual, but is not accessible to all. Kamimura Ayuko runs competitions open to women and international participants.

Discover how Japan's complex geology led to the advancement of bridge construction technology. Plus, research on how nature benefits your wellbeing.

In historic Kanazawa is Kenrokuen, a celebrated garden whose beauty was refined over generations by one of Japan's wealthiest samurai families. Kenrokuen's vistas conceal tales of history and mystery.

Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles. The hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.

Kitagawa Keisuke provides temporary housing free of charge to people displaced by disaster and conflict. How did he come up with the design for his lightweight, durable, and rapidly deployable house?

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

Yabusame is traditional horseback archery. It's preserved as a Shinto ritual, but is not accessible to all. Kamimura Ayuko runs competitions open to women and international participants.

In historic Kanazawa is Kenrokuen, a celebrated garden whose beauty was refined over generations by one of Japan's wealthiest samurai families. Kenrokuen's vistas conceal tales of history and mystery.

Discover how Japan's complex geology led to the advancement of bridge construction technology. Plus, research on how nature benefits your wellbeing.

A Nankai Trough megaquake is expected to cause severe damage. In this episode, we will examine how Japan is preparing for this impending disaster with cutting-edge technology.

A record-breaking "Super El Nino" has begun. We examine the mechanisms driving this climate catalyst and the reality of projected climate disasters.

Locals in Hagi, on a delta facing the Sea of Japan, have lived in harmony with its waters. Beautiful time-lapse footage captures people crossing rivers by boat and canals flowing into homes.

Hat and headpiece designer Hizume Nobuki is regularly commissioned by global fashion brands, and has won a respected French award. He talks about creating "magical" hats that make their wearer happy.

An oasis in the heart of Tokyo with ties to the post-World War II US occupation, this restaurant has shaped Japanese food trends for over 100 years.

For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.

Kitagawa Keisuke provides temporary housing free of charge to people displaced by disaster and conflict. How did he come up with the design for his lightweight, durable, and rapidly deployable house?

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

Yabusame is traditional horseback archery. It's preserved as a Shinto ritual, but is not accessible to all. Kamimura Ayuko runs competitions open to women and international participants.

Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles. The hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.

In historic Kanazawa is Kenrokuen, a celebrated garden whose beauty was refined over generations by one of Japan's wealthiest samurai families. Kenrokuen's vistas conceal tales of history and mystery.

Kitagawa Keisuke provides temporary housing free of charge to people displaced by disaster and conflict. How did he come up with the design for his lightweight, durable, and rapidly deployable house?

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

Hat and headpiece designer Hizume Nobuki is regularly commissioned by global fashion brands, and has won a respected French award. He talks about creating "magical" hats that make their wearer happy.

A sweet drink loved since the samurai days, amazake is made from rice fermented with koji mold. A secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years.

Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.

Discover how Japan's complex geology led to the advancement of bridge construction technology. Plus, research on how nature benefits your wellbeing.

Yabusame is traditional horseback archery. It's preserved as a Shinto ritual, but is not accessible to all. Kamimura Ayuko runs competitions open to women and international participants.

Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles. The hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.

Kitagawa Keisuke provides temporary housing free of charge to people displaced by disaster and conflict. How did he come up with the design for his lightweight, durable, and rapidly deployable house?

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

In historic Kanazawa is Kenrokuen, a celebrated garden whose beauty was refined over generations by one of Japan's wealthiest samurai families. Kenrokuen's vistas conceal tales of history and mystery.