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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amazake, a traditional fermented drink made from rice and koji, is rich in nutrients, with a mild sweetness that enhances recipes. Discover the hidden power of this drinkable IV drip.

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.

Relentless deforestation is pumping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and fueling climate change, which in turn is causing further forest loss. We look at the efforts to break this damaging cycle.

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

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.

Peaches take the spotlight. From June to October, new varieties appear every two weeks, letting people enjoy them for months. Big, sweet, and juicy discover the charm of Japan's finest peaches.

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.

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

Raden, a decorative lacquerware technique, uses the glimmering inner layer of shells. The inlay appears to float resplendently on the black lacquer, inspiring artisans to take the art into the 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Relentless deforestation is pumping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and fueling climate change, which in turn is causing further forest loss. We look at the efforts to break this damaging cycle.

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.

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.

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.

Raden, a decorative lacquerware technique, uses the glimmering inner layer of shells. The inlay appears to float resplendently on the black lacquer, inspiring artisans to take the art into the future.

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

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.

Introducing asari, Japan's most popular clam. Visit Aichi to feast your eyes on asari dishes and see how they're cultivated using suspended cages. How about diving for some giant asari?!

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?

Far from the ocean, a small community in the mountains of Western Japan bonds over ancient whales. An amateur excavation club digs up fossils while providing residents with a sense of belonging.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Relentless deforestation is pumping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and fueling climate change, which in turn is causing further forest loss. We look at the efforts to break this damaging cycle.

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.

Raden, a decorative lacquerware technique, uses the glimmering inner layer of shells. The inlay appears to float resplendently on the black lacquer, inspiring artisans to take the art into the 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.

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.

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.

Relentless deforestation is pumping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and fueling climate change, which in turn is causing further forest loss. We look at the efforts to break this damaging cycle.

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 rise of the internet has made the Philippines into a hub for dubbing international movies, TV shows, and cartoons into English. Meet the Filipino voice actors taking on the global market.

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.

As conflicts increase worldwide, many private NGOs are working to mediate peace. In this episode, we follow Horiba Akiko and other area studies experts who are pioneering pathways to 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.

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.

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. Today, Tokyo Summer Story: Season of Remembrance.

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.

Relentless deforestation is pumping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and fueling climate change, which in turn is causing further forest loss. We look at the efforts to break this damaging cycle.

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

The rise of the internet has made the Philippines into a hub for dubbing international movies, TV shows, and cartoons into English. Meet the Filipino voice actors taking on the global market.

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

As conflicts increase worldwide, many private NGOs are working to mediate peace. In this episode, we follow Horiba Akiko and other area studies experts who are pioneering pathways to 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.

An ancient, fire-heated sauna in Kagawa Prefecture hits 160 degrees Celsius. Users must wear clothes and cover themselves to go inside. For three days, we asked why they came to feel the heat.

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.

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.

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.

Relentless deforestation is pumping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and fueling climate change, which in turn is causing further forest loss. We look at the efforts to break this damaging cycle.

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

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year. How does he design games that captivate players around the world?

Global temperatures in 2024 exceeded the Paris Agreement target of 1.5C above the pre-industrial average. A recent Yokohama symposium and citizen initiatives suggest possible countermeasures.

A woman from France is now an organic farmer in Okuma Town, Fukushima Prefecture. The town was affected by the 2011 nuclear accident. She is working to change that image.

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

The rise of the internet has made the Philippines into a hub for dubbing international movies, TV shows, and cartoons into English. Meet the Filipino voice actors taking on the global market.

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.

As conflicts increase worldwide, many private NGOs are working to mediate peace. In this episode, we follow Horiba Akiko and other area studies experts who are pioneering pathways to 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.

Today's theme: Shaping Memories. Memories bring back emotions as well as events. As vast amounts of data is exchanged in our digital society, new designs focus on how to capture and recall memories.

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.

Relentless deforestation is pumping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and fueling climate change, which in turn is causing further forest loss. We look at the efforts to break this damaging cycle.

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 earthquake on March 11, 2011 caused a nuclear disaster in Fukushima. For 15 years, the psychiatric nurse Yonekura Kazuma has supported locals affected emotionally by evacuation and uncertainty.

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 rise of the internet has made the Philippines into a hub for dubbing international movies, TV shows, and cartoons into English. Meet the Filipino voice actors taking on the global market.

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

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year. How does he design games that captivate players around the world?

Global temperatures in 2024 exceeded the Paris Agreement target of 1.5C above the pre-industrial average. A recent Yokohama symposium and citizen initiatives suggest possible countermeasures.

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?

The five-year survival rate for lung cancer is increasing. Tests can now identify gene mutations, enabling treatment with targeted drugs. We share the latest developments in lung cancer treatment.

As conflicts increase worldwide, many private NGOs are working to mediate peace. In this episode, we follow Horiba Akiko and other area studies experts who are pioneering pathways to 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.

Today's theme: Shaping Memories. Memories bring back emotions as well as events. As vast amounts of data is exchanged in our digital society, new designs focus on how to capture and recall memories.

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.

Relentless deforestation is pumping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and fueling climate change, which in turn is causing further forest loss. We look at the efforts to break this damaging cycle.

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 rise of the internet has made the Philippines into a hub for dubbing international movies, TV shows, and cartoons into English. Meet the Filipino voice actors taking on the global market.

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 woman from France is now an organic farmer in Okuma Town, Fukushima Prefecture. The town was affected by the 2011 nuclear accident. She is working to change that image.

Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets.

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.

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 2011, a devastating tsunami and nuclear accident ground Fukushima Prefecture's fishing industry to a halt. NHK followed local fishers for the next 13 years as they struggled to reclaim their sea.

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.

Todaiji Temple is a famed World Heritage Site with a host of National Treasures like the Great Buddha. In our ultimate two-hour tour, we unveil the best ways to experience everything it has to offer.

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.

Journey through the tranquil rustic landscape of Shimane Pref. Traditional fishermen catch clams. One temple offers blessing for eye ailments. And, residents make unusual sculptures for the deities.

Torii are gateways to Shinto shrines where deities are worshipped. We look at torii around Japan, as well as efforts to rebuild them after a tsunami, and examine their role and what they represent.

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: Shaping Memories. Memories bring back emotions as well as events. As vast amounts of data is exchanged in our digital society, new designs focus on how to capture and recall memories.

This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy. With the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.

The proactive science education program which encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them.

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.

KIJIMUNA of Okinawa, a red-haired child spirit in banyan trees, brings fortune to fishermen but punishes betrayal, embodying nature in local life.

Dogo Onsen in Ehime is steeped in over 3,000 years of history. Near the popular bathhouse sits a piano, where passersby stop to play from the heart.

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.

Each year in mountainous Japan, about 1,000 landslides including land slips, debris flows, and falling rocks occur, often causing major damage. We'll look at their causes and latest countermeasures.

Morinaga Kunihiko (Fashion designer)visits Amami Oshima, Kagoshima. Priestesses on Amami wore patchwork robes with triangular butterfly designs, intended to protect the wearer from unseen spirits.

Kabuki dance started as a showpiece for a female character, but then dances for male characters appeared - dances daring, comical, and acrobatic!

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 Shiiba village, people believe that everything, good or bad, is "Nosari,"a gift from the gods. This is a year-long record of mountain life that embodies the essence of traditional 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.

Todaiji Temple is a famed World Heritage Site with a host of National Treasures like the Great Buddha. In our ultimate two-hour tour, we unveil the best ways to experience everything it has to offer.

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.

KIJIMUNA of Okinawa, a red-haired child spirit in banyan trees, brings fortune to fishermen but punishes betrayal, embodying nature in local life.

Dogo Onsen in Ehime is steeped in over 3,000 years of history. Near the popular bathhouse sits a piano, where passersby stop to play from the heart.

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: Shaping Memories. Memories bring back emotions as well as events. As vast amounts of data is exchanged in our digital society, new designs focus on how to capture and recall memories.

This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy. With the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.

The proactive science education program which encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them.

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.

Journey through the tranquil rustic landscape of Shimane Pref. Traditional fishermen catch clams. One temple offers blessing for eye ailments. And, residents make unusual sculptures for the deities.

Torii are gateways to Shinto shrines where deities are worshipped. We look at torii around Japan, as well as efforts to rebuild them after a tsunami, and examine their role and what they represent.

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.

Each year in mountainous Japan, about 1,000 landslides including land slips, debris flows, and falling rocks occur, often causing major damage. We'll look at their causes and latest countermeasures.

Morinaga Kunihiko (Fashion designer)visits Amami Oshima, Kagoshima. Priestesses on Amami wore patchwork robes with triangular butterfly designs, intended to protect the wearer from unseen spirits.

Kabuki dance started as a showpiece for a female character, but then dances for male characters appeared - dances daring, comical, and acrobatic!

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 Shiiba village, people believe that everything, good or bad, is "Nosari,"a gift from the gods. This is a year-long record of mountain life that embodies the essence of traditional 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.

Todaiji Temple is a famed World Heritage Site with a host of National Treasures like the Great Buddha. In our ultimate two-hour tour, we unveil the best ways to experience everything it has to offer.

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 one can escape gravity. But some try. Japanese climber Kadota Gihado relies only on the ice axe to hold on to the rock. He takes on one of the world's most difficult climbs, Saphira, in Colorado.

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 northern Niigata, we'll see the old ways of living as we harvest daikon radish, go gill fishing, see cat houses made from rice straw, and a lovely old lacquer craft.

A new section featuring educational content for children from Japan to the world. The programs address topics such as education, inclusion, diversity, and much more.

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 Sandwiches.

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.

Experience Japanese music in all its diversity! With unmissable performances and interviews with artists in every imaginable genre, J-MELO is your invitation to immerse yourself in the sounds of Japan.

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 2-4.

About 80 percent of bicycles in Japan are mamachari. Electric models make carrying kids easy, while recycled bikes find new life overseas. We explore why Japan's mamachari are so popular worldwide.

Cats live near three torii gates in the sea. The beach changes at low tide. We also meet a cat who lives in a pottery production area. She's allowed in all the shops and inspects the merchandise.

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.

Davao, located on Mindanao Island, is home to 1.7 million people. Global business such as call centers are now thriving here. This city is often cited as being one of the safest in the Philippines.

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.

DIY Colonoscopy: Gastroenterologist Horiuchi Akira strives to make colonoscopies more accessible, and has even worked on self-testing while seated.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities. People pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

Pointing out a senior coworker's mistake. Kyaw Swar Aung, from Myanmar, works behind the scenes at Narita Airport. He'll tackle a roleplay challenge in which he notices a senior worker's mistake.

Tanaka Ryosuke and Miyachi Yoh use offcut lumber for furniture. But using multiple boards can lead to uneven color, so they dye their work with indigo; a clever idea that's attracting real interest.

Can humans and nature coexist? Yuji, a pioneering pasture-based dairy farmer, spent his life answering that question, stewarding vast grasslands. As he battles cancer, he passes the baton to his son.

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 one can escape gravity. But some try. Japanese climber Kadota Gihado relies only on the ice axe to hold on to the rock. He takes on one of the world's most difficult climbs, Saphira, in Colorado.

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 northern Niigata, we'll see the old ways of living as we harvest daikon radish, go gill fishing, see cat houses made from rice straw, and a lovely old lacquer craft.

While playing with friends, Mee spots Kura, Don's classmate, and invites her to play together. But Kura says no and keeps typing away on her computer. "She's weird," Mee thinks - but later on...

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 Sandwiches.

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.

Experience Japanese music in all its diversity! With unmissable performances and interviews with artists in every imaginable genre, J-MELO is your invitation to immerse yourself in the sounds of Japan.

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 2-4.

About 80 percent of bicycles in Japan are mamachari. Electric models make carrying kids easy, while recycled bikes find new life overseas. We explore why Japan's mamachari are so popular worldwide.

Cats live near three torii gates in the sea. The beach changes at low tide. We also meet a cat who lives in a pottery production area. She's allowed in all the shops and inspects the merchandise.

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.

DIY Colonoscopy: Gastroenterologist Horiuchi Akira strives to make colonoscopies more accessible, and has even worked on self-testing while seated.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities. People pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

Pointing out a senior coworker's mistake. Kyaw Swar Aung, from Myanmar, works behind the scenes at Narita Airport. He'll tackle a roleplay challenge in which he notices a senior worker's mistake.

Tanaka Ryosuke and Miyachi Yoh use offcut lumber for furniture. But using multiple boards can lead to uneven color, so they dye their work with indigo; a clever idea that's attracting real interest.

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.

Davao, located on Mindanao Island, is home to 1.7 million people. Global business such as call centers are now thriving here. This city is often cited as being one of the safest in the Philippines.

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 woman from France is now an organic farmer in Okuma Town, Fukushima Prefecture. The town was affected by the 2011 nuclear accident. She is working to change that image.

Why did extreme heatwaves hit Europe this summer? We look at the mechanism of the likely culprits, the huge cages of trapped heat called "heat domes" related to the meandering westerlies.

Morinaga Kunihiko (Fashion designer)visits Amami Oshima, Kagoshima. Priestesses on Amami wore patchwork robes with triangular butterfly designs, intended to protect the wearer from unseen spirits.

We visit a factory making eyeglasses in Sabae, Japan's glasses-making capital, and learn all about their state-of-the-art skills, technologies, and pioneering achievements in eyeglass manufacture.

Oyakuen, a garden in Aizu, teems with medicinal trees and plants. Their cultivation began with a domain lord's wish to save his people from disease. Watch the garden's beauty unfold in time-lapse.

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.

Gangoji is a temple of Nara City inscribed on the World Heritage list. Every autumn, countless flowers of Hagi (bush clovers) are in full bloom. And then it starts raining. Wet stone Buddha statues seem to smile to bless the rain.

Each year in mountainous Japan, about 1,000 landslides including land slips, debris flows, and falling rocks occur, often causing major damage. We'll look at their causes and latest countermeasures.

The Manyoshu is the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry. Through poems presented in both manga and modern settings, we glimpse sentiments from centuries ago. The topic this time is love.

To ask someone if you can do something, say the verb to indicate your desired action, followed by "koto ga" and "dekimasu," meaning something is possible. Then add "ka."

What should you do when an earthquake occurs? Learn how TV and cell phone alerts work and the correct actions to take in different situations, such as when cooking at home or riding on a train.

We highlight shows promoting J-pop internationally: "SCHOOL OF J-POP," which explores the genre's global success, and "tiny desk concerts 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.