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

Experts examine the advanced technologies of Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, which is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters.

Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains heroic archetypes in kabuki, including sweet, funny and bad boys.

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

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

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

Experts give a breakdown of the sumo world through in-depth analyses and unique stats, revealing the secrets and techniques of the traditional Japanese sport.

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.

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.

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

Today's theme: Reimagining Analog Design. Analog is making a comeback, offering a human appeal to our five senses that digital lacks. Explore designs that reveal the charm and potential of analog.

Nithya and Kalyan are parting ways even though the court gives them six months to reconsider their divorce; to further complicate things, lockdown hits and makes them stay in the same apartment.

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

We travel Okayama in spring, visiting unique places like a city famous for horseshoe crabs, an island with a historical stone quarry, and a temple featuring hundreds of woodblock prints.

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

Experts examine the advanced technologies of Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, which is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters.

Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains heroic archetypes in kabuki, including sweet, funny and bad boys.

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

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

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

Experts give a breakdown of the sumo world through in-depth analyses and unique stats, revealing the secrets and techniques of the traditional Japanese sport.

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

The hosts share the latest stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations while discussing their global impact from multiple perspectives.

Nithya and Kalyan are parting ways even though the court gives them six months to reconsider their divorce; to further complicate things, lockdown hits and makes them stay in the same apartment.

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

We travel Okayama in spring, visiting unique places like a city famous for horseshoe crabs, an island with a historical stone quarry, and a temple featuring hundreds of woodblock prints.

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.

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.

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

Experts examine the advanced technologies of Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, which is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters.

Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains heroic archetypes in kabuki, including sweet, funny and bad boys.

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

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

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

Experts give a breakdown of the sumo world through in-depth analyses and unique stats, revealing the secrets and techniques of the traditional Japanese sport.

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

The hosts share the latest stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations while discussing their global impact from multiple perspectives.

Nithya and Kalyan are parting ways even though the court gives them six months to reconsider their divorce; to further complicate things, lockdown hits and makes them stay in the same apartment.

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

We travel Okayama in spring, visiting unique places like a city famous for horseshoe crabs, an island with a historical stone quarry, and a temple featuring hundreds of woodblock prints.

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.

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.

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

Experts examine the advanced technologies of Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, which is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters.

Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.

Originating in Japan, the phenomenon of wind phones has now spread worldwide; these special phones, which aren't connected to a telephone line, have the power to connect people with lost loved ones.

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

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

Japanese groups "SILENT SIREN" and "Juice=Juice" discuss a variety of topics and perform some of their best songs.

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 1-19.

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

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

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

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga that are beloved by fans and an exploration of what makes them so popular.

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

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.

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

A close-up look at cities around the world, from the eyes of a tourist on foot.

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

Part 1/2. The filmmakers explore the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka prefecture to learn about the differences between Hakata and Nagahama styles.

Experience Kyoto's confections and culture through the five senses.

Nishida Masumi discusses how he developed his biodiesel with discarded ramen soup, which became fuel for a popular tourist train in Kyushu's Takachiho area.

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

Government and industry officials recount the responses and measures after the Fukushima nuclear accident.

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

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

A close-up look at cities around the world, from the eyes of a tourist on foot.

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

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga that are beloved by fans and an exploration of what makes them so popular.

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

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.

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

Japanese groups "SILENT SIREN" and "Juice=Juice" discuss a variety of topics and perform some of their best songs.

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 1-19.

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

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

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

Part 1/2. The filmmakers explore the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka prefecture to learn about the differences between Hakata and Nagahama styles.

Experience Kyoto's confections and culture through the five senses.

Nishida Masumi discusses how he developed his biodiesel with discarded ramen soup, which became fuel for a popular tourist train in Kyushu's Takachiho area.

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

Government and industry officials recount the responses and measures after the Fukushima nuclear accident.

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

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

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga that are beloved by fans and an exploration of what makes them so popular.

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

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.

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

Japanese groups "SILENT SIREN" and "Juice=Juice" discuss a variety of topics and perform some of their best songs.

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 1-19.

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

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

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

A close-up look at cities around the world, from the eyes of a tourist on foot.

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

Part 1/2. The filmmakers explore the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka prefecture to learn about the differences between Hakata and Nagahama styles.

Experience Kyoto's confections and culture through the five senses.

Originating in Japan, the phenomenon of wind phones has now spread worldwide; these special phones, which aren't connected to a telephone line, have the power to connect people with lost loved ones.

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

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

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga that are beloved by fans and an exploration of what makes them so popular.

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

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.

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

Japanese groups "SILENT SIREN" and "Juice=Juice" discuss a variety of topics and perform some of their best songs.

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 1-19.

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

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

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

Part 1/2. The filmmakers explore the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka prefecture to learn about the differences between Hakata and Nagahama styles.

Experience Kyoto's confections and culture through the five senses.

Nishida Masumi discusses how he developed his biodiesel with discarded ramen soup, which became fuel for a popular tourist train in Kyushu's Takachiho area.

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

A close-up look at cities around the world, from the eyes of a tourist on foot.

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

Andrew Mitchell from the United Kingdom has some stories to share from his own experience living through the 2016 Kumamoto quakes.

Scientists warn that accelerating ice melt from global warming threatens to shut down the AMOC, an Atlantic current that transports warm water north.

Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.

The trio explores a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Japan, and learns the techniques for making glass from experts.

Features shimauta, a traditional form of music that hails from the Amami Islands, an archipelago that was once part of the Ryukyu Kingdom in southern Japan.

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

The filmmaker presents poetic videos in collaboration with Mine Kawakami, a renowned pianist, to make one experience the seasons of Yamato, a former province in Japan.

Experts examine the advanced technologies of Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, which is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters.

Peter MacMillan explores the history and culture behind Japanese words related to feet and legs.

Helping viewers to learn the Japanese language with the meaning of various words and their correct usage with context.

Three people with international roots living in Japan talk about the comfort dishes that give them a sense of home.

The filmmakers shed light on the efforts to restore Kumamoto Castle and the Minami-Aso Luna Observatory after the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake.

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

The Arakawa tram runs from Minowabashi to Waseda in Tokyo, and is the last surviving tram of the Tokyo Toden streetcar system.

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

The hosts share the latest stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations while discussing their global impact from multiple perspectives.

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

The host visits the north-eastern part of Japan to explore a local tradition related to monster-like figures called namahage.