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Japan's only regular helicopter service! Breathtaking Izu Islands views! Meet the crew connecting remote islands.

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

Today: fielding an urgent request on the phone. Dong Van Huu from Vietnam designs blueprints at an architecture company. In a roleplay, he fields a call about blueprints that are missing information.

Papermaker Igarashi Masami's "Food Paper," based on historic Echizen washi, incorporates vegetable discards and scraps. Her aim is to raise awareness of food loss while promoting traditional crafts.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Go behind the scenes at one of the world's top piano competitions, where joy, heartbreak, and unexpected miracles unfold as young virtuosos take the stage to embody the music of Chopin.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

We check out "Look Back" by KOREEDA Hirokazu and TSUKAMOTO Shinya's "Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?", both screened at the Venice Film Festival, and the classic "Love Letter" by TANAKA Kinuyo.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Dumaguete, "the City of Gentle People", is on Negros Island in the tropical Philippines. It's a town of calm, kind-hearted people with several universities that add youthful, intellectual energy.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Detective Conan, a mystery loved for over 30 years. Discover the manga's appeal, the studio behind the anime, how mysteries become animation, and the meetings that lead to the original stories.

Mee has set her sights on becoming a kendama master, like the heroine of a TV series. Mee gives it a shot, but it's a real challenge! So, Mee gives up right away and blames it on other things.

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 Ears.

Tune in to J-MELO for Japanese music! This week: a live special with exclusive performances from idol group WHITE SCORPION, singer-songwriter Mahiru, and five-piece rock band BIGMAMA.