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A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

This castle, 200km north of Tokyo, was a battleground in Japan's last civil war in the mid-19th C. Modern warfare did not bring it down. We look at the secrets to the its strengths and its lords.

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano. In springtime he hits the south, experiencing the breathtaking cherry blossoms, and in winter gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.

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.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

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

In a coastal district, boat builders used their skills to make houses. Nishizawa considers how architecture is affected by a community's terrain and values.

Kataoka Ainosuke takes his first turn as our host. Ainosuke is a renowned kabuki actor. He'll be our guide to the attractions of kabuki looking at some of the roles he's played.

After WWII, thousands of children born to Japanese fathers were left behind in the Philippines. Many became stateless. Eighty years on, 50 descendants are still fighting to be recognized as Japanese.

Tokyo's oldest izakaya, with its traditional fare and lucky cats, surviving war and pandemic, has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

The true story of how amateur translators brought a manga about the Hiroshima atomic bombing to the US and the world, bridging cultural divides and spreading a message of peace.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Tune in to J-MELO for great Japanese music! On the show this week: popular Hello! Project idol group ANGERME and internationally acclaimed heavy metal band LOVEBITES.

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 1-18.

As the need for circular economies grows, there's an increasing focus on repair. We see broken appliances being rebuilt at the circuit-board level and old clothes being given creative makeovers.

Globe-trotting wildlife photographer and filmmaker, Iwago Mitsuaki, offers the best of a vast collection of cat footage he took in Japan.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

We visit Oita, famous for its hot springs, meeting a couple who run an inn popular with visitors from abroad and an artist interacting with locals through her art.

This episode features "Wakey's Door" on hair dryers, "Become an Athlete for three minutes," with karate exercises, and a music performance, "Plants Song." It energizes kids.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Bologna, a city in northern Italy, has been a commercial and transportation hub since ancient Rome. The pride of the city is Bologna University and porticoes, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces. See the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

No Flies on Striped Cows: Less stress for cows! That noble aim led livestock researcher Kojima Tomoki to a surprising experiment: painting them with zebra stripes

The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye. Discover the future of clamp resist dyeing.

Today: turning down a request for support politely. Wang Chihsun is a pastry chef at an American restaurant in Tokyo. In a roleplay challenge, he must turn down a busy coworker's request for help.

If even slightly damaged, yacht sails can no longer be used. Inspired by her love of the sport, former pro yacht racer Tagami Amiko takes such sails and makes them into bags and other products.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

After WWII, thousands of children born to Japanese fathers were left behind in the Philippines. Many became stateless. Eighty years on, 50 descendants are still fighting to be recognized as Japanese.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

The true story of how amateur translators brought a manga about the Hiroshima atomic bombing to the US and the world, bridging cultural divides and spreading a message of peace.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Bologna, a city in northern Italy, has been a commercial and transportation hub since ancient Rome. The pride of the city is Bologna University and porticoes, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces. See the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

We visit Oita, famous for its hot springs, meeting a couple who run an inn popular with visitors from abroad and an artist interacting with locals through her art.

This episode features "Wakey's Door" on hair dryers, "Become an Athlete for three minutes," with karate exercises, and a music performance, "Plants Song." It energizes kids.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Tune in to J-MELO for great Japanese music! On the show this week: popular Hello! Project idol group ANGERME and internationally acclaimed heavy metal band LOVEBITES.

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 1-18.

As the need for circular economies grows, there's an increasing focus on repair. We see broken appliances being rebuilt at the circuit-board level and old clothes being given creative makeovers.

Globe-trotting wildlife photographer and filmmaker, Iwago Mitsuaki, offers the best of a vast collection of cat footage he took in Japan.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

No Flies on Striped Cows: Less stress for cows! That noble aim led livestock researcher Kojima Tomoki to a surprising experiment: painting them with zebra stripes

The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye. Discover the future of clamp resist dyeing.

Today: turning down a request for support politely. Wang Chihsun is a pastry chef at an American restaurant in Tokyo. In a roleplay challenge, he must turn down a busy coworker's request for help.

If even slightly damaged, yacht sails can no longer be used. Inspired by her love of the sport, former pro yacht racer Tagami Amiko takes such sails and makes them into bags and other products.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

After WWII, thousands of children born to Japanese fathers were left behind in the Philippines. Many became stateless. Eighty years on, 50 descendants are still fighting to be recognized as Japanese.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

The true story of how amateur translators brought a manga about the Hiroshima atomic bombing to the US and the world, bridging cultural divides and spreading a message of peace.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

We visit Oita, famous for its hot springs, meeting a couple who run an inn popular with visitors from abroad and an artist interacting with locals through her art.

This episode features "Wakey's Door" on hair dryers, "Become an Athlete for three minutes," with karate exercises, and a music performance, "Plants Song." It energizes kids.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Tune in to J-MELO for great Japanese music! On the show this week: popular Hello! Project idol group ANGERME and internationally acclaimed heavy metal band LOVEBITES.

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 1-18.

As the need for circular economies grows, there's an increasing focus on repair. We see broken appliances being rebuilt at the circuit-board level and old clothes being given creative makeovers.

Globe-trotting wildlife photographer and filmmaker, Iwago Mitsuaki, offers the best of a vast collection of cat footage he took in Japan.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Bologna, a city in northern Italy, has been a commercial and transportation hub since ancient Rome. The pride of the city is Bologna University and porticoes, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces. See the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

No Flies on Striped Cows: Less stress for cows! That noble aim led livestock researcher Kojima Tomoki to a surprising experiment: painting them with zebra stripes

The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye. Discover the future of clamp resist dyeing.

Today: turning down a request for support politely. Wang Chihsun is a pastry chef at an American restaurant in Tokyo. In a roleplay challenge, he must turn down a busy coworker's request for help.

If even slightly damaged, yacht sails can no longer be used. Inspired by her love of the sport, former pro yacht racer Tagami Amiko takes such sails and makes them into bags and other products.

After WWII, thousands of children born to Japanese fathers were left behind in the Philippines. Many became stateless. Eighty years on, 50 descendants are still fighting to be recognized as Japanese.

Tokyo's oldest izakaya, with its traditional fare and lucky cats, surviving war and pandemic, has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

The true story of how amateur translators brought a manga about the Hiroshima atomic bombing to the US and the world, bridging cultural divides and spreading a message of peace.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

We visit Oita, famous for its hot springs, meeting a couple who run an inn popular with visitors from abroad and an artist interacting with locals through her art.

This episode features "Wakey's Door" on hair dryers, "Become an Athlete for three minutes," with karate exercises, and a music performance, "Plants Song." It energizes kids.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Tune in to J-MELO for great Japanese music! On the show this week: popular Hello! Project idol group ANGERME and internationally acclaimed heavy metal band LOVEBITES.

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 1-18.

As the need for circular economies grows, there's an increasing focus on repair. We see broken appliances being rebuilt at the circuit-board level and old clothes being given creative makeovers.

Globe-trotting wildlife photographer and filmmaker, Iwago Mitsuaki, offers the best of a vast collection of cat footage he took in Japan.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

No Flies on Striped Cows: Less stress for cows! That noble aim led livestock researcher Kojima Tomoki to a surprising experiment: painting them with zebra stripes

The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye. Discover the future of clamp resist dyeing.

Today: turning down a request for support politely. Wang Chihsun is a pastry chef at an American restaurant in Tokyo. In a roleplay challenge, he must turn down a busy coworker's request for help.

If even slightly damaged, yacht sails can no longer be used. Inspired by her love of the sport, former pro yacht racer Tagami Amiko takes such sails and makes them into bags and other products.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Bologna, a city in northern Italy, has been a commercial and transportation hub since ancient Rome. The pride of the city is Bologna University and porticoes, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces. See the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

The number of traditional Japanese carpenters is dwindling, but American Jon Stollenmeyer is helping to keep their style of architecture alive.

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.

In a coastal district, boat builders used their skills to make houses. Nishizawa considers how architecture is affected by a community's terrain and values.

Comedians Reiji and Tsuyoshi of the duo Nakagawake and Suchiko explore the many wonders of Japanese manufacturing. They learn about the latest technology and even try their hand at expert skills.

Kumano's heavy rainfall nurtures the 1,340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the flow of Kumano's water and the work of rice farmers.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.

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

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

#32 How can I get to the Ninja Museum? / If you want to ask for directions, say the name of your destination, then "made doo ittara ii desu ka."

In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange program gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN ran a booth at an event held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "JICA Global Plaza." We see how JICA and NHK work together to promote kids' interest in international cooperation.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

There's an animal in Africa so unremarkable, we had to beg a guide to help us find it! But after crashing its "matchmaking party," we have a whole new respect for the extraordinarily ordinary topi!

For over 100 years, Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms. See the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

About 150 people experienced both atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They are known as "double hibakusha." One woman is trying to retrace their steps and learn the truth about their stories.

Hi, it's me, Tama! When I saw a rainbow this morning, I got the feeling there'd be something yummy for me today, and I was right! Grandma Nobuko and Grandpa Makoto are making leaf- wrapped sushi. I can't wait!

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Comedians Reiji and Tsuyoshi of the duo Nakagawake and Suchiko explore the many wonders of Japanese manufacturing. They learn about the latest technology and even try their hand at expert skills.

Kumano's heavy rainfall nurtures the 1,340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the flow of Kumano's water and the work of rice farmers.

This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

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

#32 How can I get to the Ninja Museum? / If you want to ask for directions, say the name of your destination, then "made doo ittara ii desu ka."

In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange program gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN ran a booth at an event held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "JICA Global Plaza." We see how JICA and NHK work together to promote kids' interest in international cooperation.

This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

About 150 people experienced both atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They are known as "double hibakusha." One woman is trying to retrace their steps and learn the truth about their stories.

Hi, it's me, Tama! When I saw a rainbow this morning, I got the feeling there'd be something yummy for me today, and I was right! Grandma Nobuko and Grandpa Makoto are making leaf- wrapped sushi. I can't wait!

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Vincent Ng heads deep into the mountains to a remote village, Shiiba. He explores a way of life adapted to steep slopes with unique architecture, slash-and-burn farming, hunting and sacred rituals.

NEWS 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

Comedians Reiji and Tsuyoshi of the duo Nakagawake and Suchiko explore the many wonders of Japanese manufacturing. They learn about the latest technology and even try their hand at expert skills.

Kumano's heavy rainfall nurtures the 1,340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the flow of Kumano's water and the work of rice farmers.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Nail artist Kawajiri Mei is acclaimed by global fashion icons and artists for her boundless imagination and unique sense of humor. She tells us about the source of her inspiration.

In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange program gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN ran a booth at an event held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "JICA Global Plaza." We see how JICA and NHK work together to promote kids' interest in international cooperation.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Otsuka was a busy terminal of Tokyo's historic streetcar network before being overshadowed by its neighbor Ikebukuro. But international residents and redevelopment are now revitalizing the town.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

Limited mobility can restrict blood flow, causing pressure injuries. To address them, Japanese experts are developing advanced bedding and other technologies.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Comedians Reiji and Tsuyoshi of the duo Nakagawake and Suchiko explore the many wonders of Japanese manufacturing. They learn about the latest technology and even try their hand at expert skills.

Kumano's heavy rainfall nurtures the 1,340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the flow of Kumano's water and the work of rice farmers.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

About 150 people experienced both atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They are known as "double hibakusha." One woman is trying to retrace their steps and learn the truth about their stories.

Hi, it's me, Tama! When I saw a rainbow this morning, I got the feeling there'd be something yummy for me today, and I was right! Grandma Nobuko and Grandpa Makoto are making leaf- wrapped sushi. I can't wait!

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

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

#32 How can I get to the Ninja Museum? / If you want to ask for directions, say the name of your destination, then "made doo ittara ii desu ka."

In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange program gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN ran a booth at an event held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "JICA Global Plaza." We see how JICA and NHK work together to promote kids' interest in international cooperation.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Nail artist Kawajiri Mei is acclaimed by global fashion icons and artists for her boundless imagination and unique sense of humor. She tells us about the source of her inspiration.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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.

Why does Iwata's Grandma refuse to be in photos? This animation documentary is based on a picture book about the atomic bomb tragedy but conveys kindness and hope rather than fear and anxiety.

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Limited mobility can restrict blood flow, causing pressure injuries. To address them, Japanese experts are developing advanced bedding and other technologies.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

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.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

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

#32 How can I get to the Ninja Museum? / If you want to ask for directions, say the name of your destination, then "made doo ittara ii desu ka."

In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange program gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN ran a booth at an event held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "JICA Global Plaza." We see how JICA and NHK work together to promote kids' interest in international cooperation.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

About 150 people experienced both atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They are known as "double hibakusha." One woman is trying to retrace their steps and learn the truth about their stories.

Hi, it's me, Tama! When I saw a rainbow this morning, I got the feeling there'd be something yummy for me today, and I was right! Grandma Nobuko and Grandpa Makoto are making leaf- wrapped sushi. I can't wait!

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

An insightful look at the many unique places to visit while traveling in Japan, as English-speaking travelers travel across the country, explore the culture, and meet some of the interesting locals, learning about some of its historic si...

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito, Rika, and a lineup of master chefs share their unique approaches to Japanese cooking.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years. For three days, we asked passengers of all ages where they were going and why they chose to travel by streetcar.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Limited mobility can restrict blood flow, causing pressure injuries. To address them, Japanese experts are developing advanced bedding and other technologies.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan.

Some look inward, some pray for the departed. Each pilgrim has their own intentions. Look within, and dig, a little deeper.

Featured recipes: (1) Crispy Pork Stir-fry with Myoga and Green Beans (2) Stir-fried Eggplant and Shishito with Miso Sauce. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Chef Saito in five minutes!

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

An insightful look at the many unique places to visit while traveling in Japan, as English-speaking travelers travel across the country, explore the culture, and meet some of the interesting locals, learning about some of its historic si...

This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito, Rika, and a lineup of master chefs share their unique approaches to Japanese cooking.

This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years. For three days, we asked passengers of all ages where they were going and why they chose to travel by streetcar.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan.

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

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Limited mobility can restrict blood flow, causing pressure injuries. To address them, Japanese experts are developing advanced bedding and other technologies.

NEWS 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

There's an animal in Africa so unremarkable, we had to beg a guide to help us find it! But after crashing its "matchmaking party," we have a whole new respect for the extraordinarily ordinary topi!

For over 100 years, Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms. See the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Kadota Shunji has been working for many years to empower people with disabilities to live independently. His efforts have helped shape policies around the world. He talks about his journey so far.

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

#32 How can I get to the Ninja Museum? / If you want to ask for directions, say the name of your destination, then "made doo ittara ii desu ka."

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito, Rika, and a lineup of master chefs share their unique approaches to Japanese cooking.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years. For three days, we asked passengers of all ages where they were going and why they chose to travel by streetcar.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

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.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

An insightful look at the many unique places to visit while traveling in Japan, as English-speaking travelers travel across the country, explore the culture, and meet some of the interesting locals, learning about some of its historic si...

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. This series "Dig More Japan" will extract the essence of these programs and further deepen the charm of Japan.

Featured recipes: (1) Crispy Pork Stir-fry with Myoga and Green Beans (2) Stir-fried Eggplant and Shishito with Miso Sauce. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Chef Saito in five minutes!

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito, Rika, and a lineup of master chefs share their unique approaches to Japanese cooking.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Kadota Shunji has been working for many years to empower people with disabilities to live independently. His efforts have helped shape policies around the world. He talks about his journey so far.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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.

Over 20,000 children in Japan require constant medical care. This is primarily shouldered by mothers. We follow one mother as she navigates this life of care, and the grief of losing her child.

Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years. For three days, we asked passengers of all ages where they were going and why they chose to travel by streetcar.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

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.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

An insightful look at the many unique places to visit while traveling in Japan, as English-speaking travelers travel across the country, explore the culture, and meet some of the interesting locals, learning about some of its historic si...

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito, Rika, and a lineup of master chefs share their unique approaches to Japanese cooking.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. This series "Dig More Japan" will extract the essence of these programs and further deepen the charm of Japan.

Featured recipes: (1) Crispy Pork Stir-fry with Myoga and Green Beans (2) Stir-fried Eggplant and Shishito with Miso Sauce. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Chef Saito in five minutes!

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

We visit Fussa, a suburban area in western Tokyo known for the presence of a U.S. military base. Join us as we discover its rural roots and trace its evolution into a vibrant multicultural town.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

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.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

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.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

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.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

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 timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

We visit Fussa, a suburban area in western Tokyo known for the presence of a U.S. military base. Join us as we discover its rural roots and trace its evolution into a vibrant multicultural town.

This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

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.

This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

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.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

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 timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

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.

NEWS 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

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.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

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.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

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.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

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.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the company's plans to survive this time, following its previous triumphs over crises.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Traditional Japanese crafts combine natural materials and age-old techniques. Mass-produced goods have led to less demand, but now a new generation is crafting ethically for modern consumers.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a special unit of highly trained experts, is ready to respond when disaster strikes. We follow them as they prepare for whatever might come their way.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

One tenth of Kyoto's population is university students: the driving force behind the revitalization of the city and its cultural activities. Get an alternative glimpse of Kyoto as a student town.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

In 2025, Otani Akira's book "The Night of Baba Yaga" won the UKs prestigious Dagger prize for crime fiction in translation-a first for a Japanese author. She shares the inspiration behind her work.

Fly high from Shizuoka Airport, the nearest to Mt. Fuji! Breathtaking window views and special cockpit footage await!

Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mt. Hachimantai. It presents nature in its many forms.

Summer is winding down, and tonight down by Edo Bay the streets are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers, and revelers. It's getting late, but this party is just getting started.

About 150 people experienced both atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They are known as "double hibakusha." One woman is trying to retrace their steps and learn the truth about their stories.

Hi, it's me, Tama! When I saw a rainbow this morning, I got the feeling there'd be something yummy for me today, and I was right! Grandma Nobuko and Grandpa Makoto are making leaf- wrapped sushi. I can't wait!

While food stalls are vanishing from cities across Japan, Hakata in Fukuoka City is one place where they remain popular. We explore a unique food culture that satisfies both the body and the soul.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the company's plans to survive this time, following its previous triumphs over crises.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Traditional Japanese crafts combine natural materials and age-old techniques. Mass-produced goods have led to less demand, but now a new generation is crafting ethically for modern consumers.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

One tenth of Kyoto's population is university students: the driving force behind the revitalization of the city and its cultural activities. Get an alternative glimpse of Kyoto as a student town.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a special unit of highly trained experts, is ready to respond when disaster strikes. We follow them as they prepare for whatever might come their way.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.

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.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

In India, looking for a marriage partner has long been a family affair, but with more women taking an active role in society, the method and priorities of the search are starting to change.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the company's plans to survive this time, following its previous triumphs over crises.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.

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.

This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

In India, looking for a marriage partner has long been a family affair, but with more women taking an active role in society, the method and priorities of the search are starting to change.

This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years. For three days, we asked passengers of all ages where they were going and why they chose to travel by streetcar.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the company's plans to survive this time, following its previous triumphs over crises.

NEWS 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.

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.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Umemoto Ayaka is captain of the Japan women's national deaf volleyball team. She and her teammates, who include her twin sister Sayaka, are aiming for the gold at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics.

The IUCN lists 48,646 species facing extinction, a figure that has more than quadrupled in 25 years, accelerated by climate change. Has the "Sixth Mass Extinction" begun?

Maminata Ouandaogo's passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair. But outside her salon, she says social pressure keeps some people from embracing it.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

In India, looking for a marriage partner has long been a family affair, but with more women taking an active role in society, the method and priorities of the search are starting to change.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.

Today's theme: A New Look at Shadows. Japanese have long found beauty in shadows, but new discoveries still astonish us in art and design. Discover how these designs can change how we see the world.

A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.