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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Michael Keida explores the deep roots and enduring appeal of artisanal kokuto, the traditional sugar of the Okinawa islands.

NEWS7 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.

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.

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

Nail artist Kawajiri Mei discusses the inspiration behind her work. She explains how her imagination and unique sense of humor helped her earn widespread recognition.

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.

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

The host visits Komagome, the birthplace of Japan's most popular cherry blossom variety, meets locals who cultivate cherry tree saplings and explores shopping streets.

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.

Efforts by Japanese researchers to uncover previously unknown effects of vitamin C.

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

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

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

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.

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

Nail artist Kawajiri Mei discusses the inspiration behind her work. She explains how her imagination and unique sense of humor helped her earn widespread recognition.

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.

The filmmakers examine what a group of women and children are looking for amongst the weeds near a stream on the outskirts of Edo.

The host sheds light on the effort of Japanese authorities to recover thousands of toy guns that can fire live rounds and investigate how the products entered circulation.

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.

Efforts by Japanese researchers to uncover previously unknown effects of vitamin C.

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.

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

A variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

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

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

Steven Lefever visits the ski resort town of Niseko to discover its many summer attractions. While Niseko is popular for its winter sports, it also offers activities like mountain biking, rafting, hiking and horseback riding.

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

Part 2/2. Rolling.

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

Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

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

Efforts by Japanese researchers to uncover previously unknown effects of vitamin C.

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

Language students learn to make the most of their Japanese skills by watching dramas featuring useful communication strategies, snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and documentaries on senpai in Japan.

A compilation of programs discussing the culture of mottainai, where Japan fixes and reuses things that are old or broken.

Chef Saito demonstrates how to make buttered mackerel with ponzu.