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

Enormous floats called "neputa," decorated with vibrant images and sometimes featuring wire-frame 3D figures, are paraded through the streets during the Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple demonstrate the correct way to prepare butterbur miso, also known as coltsfoots miso.

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

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

The filmmakers shed light on a 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen, which is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-meter mountain.

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

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

The hosts showcase breathtaking images of mountains, natural landscapes and wild animals in Hokkaido, Japan.

The filmmakers shed light on a 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen, which is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-meter mountain.

Kadota Shunji, president of the Mainstream Association of Persons with Disabilities, discusses his journey and ongoing efforts to empower people with disabilities.

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.

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

The filmmaker illuminates top-level professionals who are at the forefront of their fields and interviews them about their work, inspiration and experiences.

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

Michael gets on a boat with fishermen in Hokkaido and explores various Japanese and fusion dishes made with spear squid.

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

The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with tall peaks. Its extraordinary, intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and latest trends coexist while uncovering many surprises along the way.

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

Enormous floats called "neputa," decorated with vibrant images and sometimes featuring wire-frame 3D figures, are paraded through the streets during the Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri.

The filmmakers portray the beauty of famous locations across Japan through time-lapse photography, capturing nature throughout the four seasons.

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

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

Kyle Card hikes along the 621 miles trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan, where he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

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

In winter, a group of people from Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda hike up the mountains of Yoshino for kudzu.

The filmmakers portray the beauty of famous locations across Japan through time-lapse photography, capturing nature throughout the four seasons.

The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years.

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

The filmmakers explore the ramen culture and history of Hokkaido Prefecture and the origin story of the Sapporo miso ramen.

For 800 years, the Ogasawara family has taught Japanese etiquette through daily actions, learning how this cultivates self-awareness and understanding of others.

Features the Hida region in Gifu Prefecture, home to some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills.

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

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974; each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

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

Michael gets on a boat with fishermen in Hokkaido and explores various Japanese and fusion dishes made with spear squid.

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

International scholars examine various cultural aspects of Japan in bold, original ways, as they explore the nation's lifestyle and traditions.

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

The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years.

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

For 800 years, the Ogasawara family has taught Japanese etiquette through daily actions, learning how this cultivates self-awareness and understanding of others.

Features the Hida region in Gifu Prefecture, home to some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills.

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

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974; each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

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

International scholars examine various cultural aspects of Japan in bold, original ways, as they explore the nation's lifestyle and traditions.

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

Michael gets on a boat with fishermen in Hokkaido and explores various Japanese and fusion dishes made with spear squid.

NHK's core news program wraps up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.

The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years.

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Inoue Hiroko discusses how her NGO 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.

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.

With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

For 800 years, the Ogasawara family has taught Japanese etiquette through daily actions, learning how this cultivates self-awareness and understanding of others.

Features the Hida region in Gifu Prefecture, home to some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills.

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

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974; each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

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

The filmmakers discover the charm of Japanese train timetables and talk to the editors and the foreign residents who use them.

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

The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years.

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

International scholars examine various cultural aspects of Japan in bold, original ways, as they explore the nation's lifestyle and traditions.

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

For 800 years, the Ogasawara family has taught Japanese etiquette through daily actions, learning how this cultivates self-awareness and understanding of others.

Features the Hida region in Gifu Prefecture, home to some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills.

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Inoue Hiroko discusses how her NGO 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.

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.

With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

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.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974; each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

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

The filmmakers discover the charm of Japanese train timetables and talk to the editors and the foreign residents who use them.

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

The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years.

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

For 800 years, the Ogasawara family has taught Japanese etiquette through daily actions, learning how this cultivates self-awareness and understanding of others.

Features the Hida region in Gifu Prefecture, home to some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills.

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

International scholars examine various cultural aspects of Japan in bold, original ways, as they explore the nation's lifestyle and traditions.

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

This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and publ

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

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

The Blue Planet Prize laureates discuss what the Earth needs and how humans can help.

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

The filmmakers discover the charm of Japanese train timetables and talk to the editors and the foreign residents who use them.

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

The filmmakers explore the history, community and cultural events in the hilly city of Naha, Okinawa.

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

This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and publ

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

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

The Blue Planet Prize laureates discuss what the Earth needs and how humans can help.

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

The filmmakers delve into the lives of Shosanbetsu residents, who rely on a single convenience store for necessities, particularly during the winter.

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

The filmmakers discover the charm of Japanese train timetables and talk to the editors and the foreign residents who use them.

NHK's core news program wraps up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Otani Akira, author of the Dagger Award-winning "The Night of Baba Yaga," discusses the inspirations behind her work and the complex themes she explores.

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.

Aditya Sharma seeks a sustainable balance between protecting the planet and meeting consumer demand for clothing. He explores a Japanese tradition in the hopes of finding inspiration.

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

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

The Blue Planet Prize laureates discuss what the Earth needs and how humans can help.

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

The hosts explore the links between nature and local craft, from the ever-changing Tottori Sand Dunes on the coast to the very heart of the region's design heritage.

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

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

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

The filmmaker illuminates top-level professionals who are at the forefront of their fields and interviews them about their work, inspiration and experiences.

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

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Otani Akira, author of the Dagger Award-winning "The Night of Baba Yaga," discusses the inspirations behind her work and the complex themes she explores.

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.

At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.

A team of surgeons uses robotic-assisted surgery and artificial intelligence to preserve the anus in patients with rectal cancer.

The Blue Planet Prize laureates discuss what the Earth needs and how humans can help.

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

The hosts explore the links between nature and local craft, from the ever-changing Tottori Sand Dunes on the coast to the very heart of the region's design heritage.

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

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

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

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

Aditya Sharma seeks a sustainable balance between protecting the planet and meeting consumer demand for clothing. He explores a Japanese tradition in the hopes of finding inspiration.

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

Peter Barakan explores innovative salmon farming in Japan and techniques to utilize all parts of the fish.

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

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

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

Zac Reynolds visits an apple farm run by friendly locals, tries miso soup with shijimi clams, learns about a fishing village and explores the scenic Hotokegaura coast in Aomori Prefecture.

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

The hosts explore the links between nature and local craft, from the ever-changing Tottori Sand Dunes on the coast to the very heart of the region's design heritage.

As different colors, blue and yellow can make green by getting together, similarly different lives can coexist by helping each other. This is a program to develop the mind of living together.

A comprehensive compilation of insightful tales that cater to the interests of young viewers by incorporating elements of humor.

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

The host explores the influence of history, nature and culture on the words and expressions used in the Japanese language.

The filmmakers take a look at the history of Gojinjo Taiko, a powerful performance by masked drummers that originated hundreds of years ago in Japan.

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

QUBIT brings their signature electronic sound to NHK's Shibuya office and gives the audience an experimental performance.

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Takeya Takayuki, a model maker, learns about the uniquely carved and decorated fishing boats used in the herring industry before the 1950s.