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Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Peter MacMillan discusses the theme of business in the Manyoshu, the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry.

Men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire during the Fire Prevention Festival, Hibuse Matsuri.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Staying in the groove with updates from the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

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.

Matsuyama City was once home to author Natsume Soseki; two cats living there show us a beautiful garden and other historical scenery; at a temple, a cat gets breakfast from a monk and naps in a tree.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

A ride through Hokkaido in early summer; we meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation; a trainer of an unusual horse race.

Rockie and a range of other puppets, including a snail, hippopotamus and crocodile, go on adventures and learn about school life, growing up and fairness.

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in many aspects of daily life and experiments that help visualize sequences and predict future outcomes.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers head to Bari, Italy and explore the landscape by foot.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers showcase scenic views of Hokkaido Prefecture and explore its famous products: fresh dairy and oysters.

The filmmakers spotlight the satoyama style of living and the customs that influenced life in the ancient capital of Kyoto.

Dong Quoc Dung, a Vietnamese man working in Japan, learns how to accurately relay messages in Japanese.

Meeting people who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers head to Bari, Italy and explore the landscape by foot.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

A ride through Hokkaido in early summer; we meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation; a trainer of an unusual horse race.

Rockie has a fight with her parents and decides to run away. Her grandmother goes after her and talks to her about how life can be precious.

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in many aspects of daily life and experiments that help visualize sequences and predict future outcomes.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

May J shines a spotlight on virtual duo HIMEHINA, a pair whose videos have surpassed 600 million views.

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.

The filmmakers shed light on the hyper-modern Japanese kitchen, which is a compact and comfortable space for cooking and eating.

Matsuyama City was once home to author Natsume Soseki; two cats living there show us a beautiful garden and other historical scenery; at a temple, a cat gets breakfast from a monk and naps in a tree.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers showcase scenic views of Hokkaido Prefecture and explore its famous products: fresh dairy and oysters.

The filmmakers spotlight the satoyama style of living and the customs that influenced life in the ancient capital of Kyoto.

Dong Quoc Dung, a Vietnamese man working in Japan, learns how to accurately relay messages in Japanese.

The filmmakers explore Yoshimura Mayu's atelier, where discarded materials from major brands are recreated into new clothes.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

A ride through Hokkaido in early summer; we meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation; a trainer of an unusual horse race.

Rockie has a fight with her parents and decides to run away. Her grandmother goes after her and talks to her about how life can be precious.

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in many aspects of daily life and experiments that help visualize sequences and predict future outcomes.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

May J shines a spotlight on virtual duo HIMEHINA, a pair whose videos have surpassed 600 million views.

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.

The filmmakers shed light on the hyper-modern Japanese kitchen, which is a compact and comfortable space for cooking and eating.

Matsuyama City was once home to author Natsume Soseki; two cats living there show us a beautiful garden and other historical scenery; at a temple, a cat gets breakfast from a monk and naps in a tree.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers head to Bari, Italy and explore the landscape by foot.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers showcase scenic views of Hokkaido Prefecture and explore its famous products: fresh dairy and oysters.

The filmmakers spotlight the satoyama style of living and the customs that influenced life in the ancient capital of Kyoto.

Dong Quoc Dung, a Vietnamese man working in Japan, learns how to accurately relay messages in Japanese.

The filmmakers explore Yoshimura Mayu's atelier, where discarded materials from major brands are recreated into new clothes.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

A ride through Hokkaido in early summer; we meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation; a trainer of an unusual horse race.

Rockie has a fight with her parents and decides to run away. Her grandmother goes after her and talks to her about how life can be precious.

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in many aspects of daily life and experiments that help visualize sequences and predict future outcomes.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

May J shines a spotlight on virtual duo HIMEHINA, a pair whose videos have surpassed 600 million views.

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.

The filmmakers shed light on the hyper-modern Japanese kitchen, which is a compact and comfortable space for cooking and eating.

Matsuyama City was once home to author Natsume Soseki; two cats living there show us a beautiful garden and other historical scenery; at a temple, a cat gets breakfast from a monk and naps in a tree.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers showcase scenic views of Hokkaido Prefecture and explore its famous products: fresh dairy and oysters.

The filmmakers spotlight the satoyama style of living and the customs that influenced life in the ancient capital of Kyoto.

Dong Quoc Dung, a Vietnamese man working in Japan, learns how to accurately relay messages in Japanese.

The filmmakers explore Yoshimura Mayu's atelier, where discarded materials from major brands are recreated into new clothes.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers head to Bari, Italy and explore the landscape by foot.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Aditya travels to Japan to find a better way to produce fabric after witnessing how India's textile industry operates. While there, he works with a start-up that is hoping to change how clothes are created.

Leading scientists examine the underlying reasons for the decline of chum salmon migrating to Japan and propose mitigation strategies.

Graphic designer Sato Taku visits Miyazaki to explore the crowded signs of the city's local bars for inspiration.

Individuals from across the globe who have settled in Japan share insights into their daily lives and the hardships they face in the country.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers explore the history of the Murakami Kaizoku, a group of seafarers who operated in the Seto Inland Sea, while showcasing footage of the Nii Oshima Island.

The host explores various disaster preparedness technologies protecting Japan's cultural properties.

The host takes a look at Japanese words related to hair and explores the unique culture behind them.

The host teaches how to ask the price of an item in a goods store in Japanese through an illustrated scenario.

The filmmakers shed light on Japan's multicultural society, foreigners's perspectives on Japan, tips on student exchange programs and disaster preparedness.

The host presents the updates on Thailand's general election in early February 2026 and the opinions of the voters.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

10 Stories with Cherry Blossoms. These stories highlight Japan's love of Cherry Blossoms.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The host explores the mechanism of ultra-light carbon nanotubes used in the aerospace industry and a jacket fabric that regulates body temperature.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The founder of a local supermarket specializing in seafood teams up with a supermarket chain to keep its 50 years of legacy alive.

Chef Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto visit their neighbor to learn how to make pickles.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Individuals from across the globe who have settled in Japan share insights into their daily lives and the hardships they face in the country.