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

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

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

Musician Ichiko Aoba discusses why her sound captivates international audiences despite language barriers.

The host discovers the stories behind motorized conveyor rollers, one of the renowned Japanese products.

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

The filmmakers explore the origin of gyoza and its rise to popularity in Japan.

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

Scientists and organizations develop strategies to help marine life survive and adapt to rising temperatures.

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

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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 introduce asari, Japan's most popular clam. They visit Aichi to explore asari dishes and see how the clams are cultivated by using suspended cages.

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

Visit one of Japan's engineering marvels, an auto and train bridge spanning six islands, and meet the dedicated crew working to keep it as good as new for the next 200 years.

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

Scientists and organizations develop strategies to help marine life survive and adapt to rising temperatures.

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

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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.

Visit one of Japan's engineering marvels, an auto and train bridge spanning six islands, and meet the dedicated crew working to keep it as good as new for the next 200 years.

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

The filmmakers introduce asari, Japan's most popular clam. They visit Aichi to explore asari dishes and see how the clams are cultivated by using suspended cages.

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.

Scientists and organizations develop strategies to help marine life survive and adapt to rising temperatures.

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

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.

The host explores the process of making ryusei rockets that carry prayers from people in the community to the sky.

The filmmakers shed light on how childbirth in the Edo period was a community affair with unique customs and superstitions.

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

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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 host reveals the redevelopment of the Joban Line, which was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.

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

Scientists and organizations develop strategies to help marine life survive and adapt to rising temperatures.

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

Visit one of Japan's engineering marvels, an auto and train bridge spanning six islands, and meet the dedicated crew working to keep it as good as new for the next 200 years.

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

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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

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.

The host takes a look into the training and preparations for the Onabare festival, which include parading a portable shrine through the streets and performing along the way.

The host examines "Fly-fishing," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai that features a group of anglers using drifting mosquito hooks to fish.

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

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 host reveals the redevelopment of the Joban Line, which was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.

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

Scientists and organizations develop strategies to help marine life survive and adapt to rising temperatures.

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

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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

Visit one of Japan's engineering marvels, an auto and train bridge spanning six islands, and meet the dedicated crew working to keep it as good as new for the next 200 years.

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

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.

Completed in the 1960s and representing a fresh start for Japan, the new Imperial Palace showcases artistry, craftsmanship and a tradition of thoughtful hospitality.

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

The host reveals the redevelopment of the Joban Line, which was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.

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 filmmakers shed light on Japan's social landscape through a wide range of topics, including initiatives tackling global challenges, domestic issues and trends.

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

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

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

Completed in the 1960s and representing a fresh start for Japan, the new Imperial Palace showcases artistry, craftsmanship and a tradition of thoughtful hospitality.

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

The filmmakers explore a small store that stocks fresh produce and everyday essentials and delivers to households, restaurants and schools on Tsushima Island in southwestern Japan.

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

The host reveals the redevelopment of the Joban Line, which was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.

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 filmmakers shed light on Japan's social landscape through a wide range of topics, including initiatives tackling global challenges, domestic issues and trends.

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

Umemoto Ayaka, captain of the Japan women's national deaf volleyball team, shares her mission to win gold at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics.

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

A Nepalese nursing home manager in Fukuoka Prefecture harnesses his background in IT and leads his diverse staff to give elderly residents and their families peace of mind.

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

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.

Completed in the 1960s and representing a fresh start for Japan, the new Imperial Palace showcases artistry, craftsmanship and a tradition of thoughtful hospitality.

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

The filmmakers explore the role of designs which are rooted in human physicality as AI, digital and virtual spaces take over.

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

The filmmakers shed light on Japan's social landscape through a wide range of topics, including initiatives tackling global challenges, domestic issues and trends.

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

Nakamura Hiromine, a doll maker for the Hakata Yamakasa festival, discusses his process of fusing traditional craftsmanship with modern ideas.

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.

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

Umemoto Ayaka, captain of the Japan women's national deaf volleyball team, shares her mission to win gold at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics.

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

The filmmakers explore the history of Japanese fashion and fireworks in the summer during the Edo period, where women dress up to attract male suitors.

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

Completed in the 1960s and representing a fresh start for Japan, the new Imperial Palace showcases artistry, craftsmanship and a tradition of thoughtful hospitality.

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

The filmmakers explore the role of designs which are rooted in human physicality as AI, digital and virtual spaces take over.

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

The filmmakers shed light on Japan's social landscape through a wide range of topics, including initiatives tackling global challenges, domestic issues and trends.

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.

A Nepalese nursing home manager in Fukuoka Prefecture harnesses his background in IT and leads his diverse staff to give elderly residents and their families peace of mind.

The host discovers the stories behind motorized conveyor rollers, one of the renowned Japanese products.

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 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 shed light on Dr Yasufuku Kazuhiro, a thoracic surgeon who leads an elite team in Toronto and champions minimally invasive cancer treatments, allowing patients to recover swiftly.

Chef Rika cooks alongside two famous chefs to show viewers how to prepare a number of delicious Japanese dishes within five minutes.

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

The filmmakers explore the role of designs which are rooted in human physicality as AI, digital and virtual spaces take over.

Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries. Watch out, too, for the delightful illustrations!

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.

Kyle Card hikes along the southern section of the Michinoku Coastal Trail to explore local lives, nature, traces of disaster and resilience.

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.