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

The host travels to various cities around the world to explore tourist attractions and monuments and speaks to the local people there.

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

Part 2/2. The filmmakers visit a restaurant in Fukuoka Prefecture that specializes in Kurume style ramen and learn a surprising story about tonkotsu ramen.

Exploring Kyo-kanoko Shibori, untying the culture bound within.

Kanazawa Ryuji talks about how he creates a unique fish sauce from pest fish, fish that overconsume seaweed and become waste due to their strong odor.

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

The filmmaker takes a closer look at Kitagawa Utamaro's ukiyo-e masterpiece, "Woman with a Glass Noisemaker".

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

First held in 1975, Comiket has long shaped Japan's creative culture from manga and anime to games and cosplay. The committee, exhibitors, volunteers, fans, and cosplayers share their devotion to it.

The host explores the diversity of Japanese society through a comprehensive analysis of statistical data and reports.

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

The host travels to various cities around the world to explore tourist attractions and monuments and speaks to the local people there.

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

The spotlight's on That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. Creator Fuse makes his TV debut to discuss the story's origins, and we visit the anime production to learn about the creative process.

Wakey and his friends deliver interesting facts about science, nature, art and history through sketches and performances.

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

Emerging and renowned Japanese artists from across different genres showcase their musical talent through exciting performances.

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.

Experts reveal the versatility of sweet potatoes, which are used for everything from delicious desserts to power generation.

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 2/2. The filmmakers visit a restaurant in Fukuoka Prefecture that specializes in Kurume style ramen and learn a surprising story about tonkotsu ramen.

Exploring Kyo-kanoko Shibori, untying the culture bound within.

Kanazawa Ryuji talks about how he creates a unique fish sauce from pest fish, fish that overconsume seaweed and become waste due to their strong odor.

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

The filmmaker takes a closer look at Kitagawa Utamaro's ukiyo-e masterpiece, "Woman with a Glass Noisemaker".

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

First held in 1975, Comiket has long shaped Japan's creative culture from manga and anime to games and cosplay. The committee, exhibitors, volunteers, fans, and cosplayers share their devotion to it.

The host explores the diversity of Japanese society through a comprehensive analysis of statistical data and reports.

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

The spotlight's on That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. Creator Fuse makes his TV debut to discuss the story's origins, and we visit the anime production to learn about the creative process.

Wakey and his friends deliver interesting facts about science, nature, art and history through sketches and performances.

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

Emerging and renowned Japanese artists from across different genres showcase their musical talent through exciting performances.

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.

Experts reveal the versatility of sweet potatoes, which are used for everything from delicious desserts to power generation.

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.

The host travels to various cities around the world to explore tourist attractions and monuments and speaks to the local people there.

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

Part 2/2. The filmmakers visit a restaurant in Fukuoka Prefecture that specializes in Kurume style ramen and learn a surprising story about tonkotsu ramen.

Exploring Kyo-kanoko Shibori, untying the culture bound within.

Kanazawa Ryuji talks about how he creates a unique fish sauce from pest fish, fish that overconsume seaweed and become waste due to their strong odor.

The series presents many interesting threads from the history of the turbulent 20th century.

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

First held in 1975, Comiket has long shaped Japan's creative culture from manga and anime to games and cosplay. The committee, exhibitors, volunteers, fans, and cosplayers share their devotion to it.

The host explores the diversity of Japanese society through a comprehensive analysis of statistical data and reports.

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

The spotlight's on That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. Creator Fuse makes his TV debut to discuss the story's origins, and we visit the anime production to learn about the creative process.

Wakey and his friends deliver interesting facts about science, nature, art and history through sketches and performances.

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

Emerging and renowned Japanese artists from across different genres showcase their musical talent through exciting performances.

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.

Experts reveal the versatility of sweet potatoes, which are used for everything from delicious desserts to power generation.

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 2/2. The filmmakers visit a restaurant in Fukuoka Prefecture that specializes in Kurume style ramen and learn a surprising story about tonkotsu ramen.

Exploring Kyo-kanoko Shibori, untying the culture bound within.

Kanazawa Ryuji talks about how he creates a unique fish sauce from pest fish, fish that overconsume seaweed and become waste due to their strong odor.

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

The host travels to various cities around the world to explore tourist attractions and monuments and speaks to the local people there.

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 filmmakers shed light on water bankruptcy in many regions where social and environmental factors exhaust the water supply.

Fashion designer Morinaga Kunihiko heads to Amami Oshima, Kagoshima, to check out the patchwork robes with triangular butterfly designs that priestesses wore to protect themselves against unseen spirits.

The filmmakers visit the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made to see their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists.

The host sheds light on Tanaka Takashi, also known as Tanaka Isson, a Japanese Nihonga painter from the Showa period, particularly noted for his flower-and-bird paintings of the Amami Islands.

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.

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

Peter MacMillan introduces words related to sumo and gives detailed explanations of their meanings and cultural backgrounds.

The host teaches a way to express impressions of what one has experienced by dropping the final "i" of an adjective that ends with "i" and adding "katta desu", for example "tanoshii" becomes "tanoshikatta desu".

Prateep and her Japanese husband Tatsuya provide support to residents of a Bangkok slum facing eviction by a redevelopment project.

The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.

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

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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

Wary wolves, a breeding pair and young, roam freezing Mongolian hills and use unique hunting formations to encircle their prey.

The host showcases the beauty of Oze National Park, where time-lapse photography brings the flowers and morning dew to life.

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

Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.

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

The filmmakers visit the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made to see their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists.

The host sheds light on Tanaka Takashi, also known as Tanaka Isson, a Japanese Nihonga painter from the Showa period, particularly noted for his flower-and-bird paintings of the Amami Islands.

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

Peter MacMillan introduces words related to sumo and gives detailed explanations of their meanings and cultural backgrounds.

The host teaches a way to express impressions of what one has experienced by dropping the final "i" of an adjective that ends with "i" and adding "katta desu", for example "tanoshii" becomes "tanoshikatta desu".

Prateep and her Japanese husband Tatsuya provide support to residents of a Bangkok slum facing eviction by a redevelopment project.

The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.

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

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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

Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.

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.

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 visit the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made to see their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists.

The host sheds light on Tanaka Takashi, also known as Tanaka Isson, a Japanese Nihonga painter from the Showa period, particularly noted for his flower-and-bird paintings of the Amami Islands.

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

Atsuko Okatsuka, a US-based stand-up comedian, discusses her motivation for pursuing comedy and finding humor in the hardships of being a minority.

Prateep and her Japanese husband Tatsuya provide support to residents of a Bangkok slum facing eviction by a redevelopment project.

The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.

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 Sendagaya, an area nestled between Shinjuku and Harajuku, to explore sports facilities, venues for Noh theater and the board game shogi, and apparel offices.

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

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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

The filmmakers explore two drugs approved for slowing the progression of Alzheimer's and report on new findings suggesting a food-derived component may also help.

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

The filmmakers visit the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made to see their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists.

The host sheds light on Tanaka Takashi, also known as Tanaka Isson, a Japanese Nihonga painter from the Showa period, particularly noted for his flower-and-bird paintings of the Amami Islands.

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

Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.

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

Peter MacMillan introduces words related to sumo and gives detailed explanations of their meanings and cultural backgrounds.

The host teaches a way to express impressions of what one has experienced by dropping the final "i" of an adjective that ends with "i" and adding "katta desu", for example "tanoshii" becomes "tanoshikatta desu".

Prateep and her Japanese husband Tatsuya provide support to residents of a Bangkok slum facing eviction by a redevelopment project.

The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.

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

Atsuko Okatsuka, a US-based stand-up comedian, discusses her motivation for pursuing comedy and finding humor in the hardships of being a minority.

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

Witness the virtual excursion from an airplane and take a look at the wonderful view during the flight to Fukuoka from an airplane window.

The host examines "Yoroi Ferry at Koami-cho," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige that features a ferry transporting people across the Nihonbashi River.

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

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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

The filmmakers explore two drugs approved for slowing the progression of Alzheimer's and report on new findings suggesting a food-derived component may also help.

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

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

The filmmakers shed light on water bankruptcy in many regions where social and environmental factors exhaust the water supply.

A 150-year-old store sells delicate, hand-crafted Japanese confectionery; traditional techniques present floral beauty in sweets and the seasonal colors of Izumo are shown in time-lapse images.

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

Peter MacMillan introduces words related to sumo and gives detailed explanations of their meanings and cultural backgrounds.

The host teaches a way to express impressions of what one has experienced by dropping the final "i" of an adjective that ends with "i" and adding "katta desu", for example "tanoshii" becomes "tanoshikatta desu".

Prateep and her Japanese husband Tatsuya provide support to residents of a Bangkok slum facing eviction by a redevelopment project.

The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.

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

Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.

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

Michael Keida sets out on a fast hiking trip and explores the beauty and mystical sacred places along the Iseji route of the Kumano Kodo.

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

Chef Rika and an expert explain how to cook the rice for onigiri and introduce various ways to prepare these Japanese rice balls.

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.

The filmmakers explore two drugs approved for slowing the progression of Alzheimer's and report on new findings suggesting a food-derived component may also help.

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

Although Xuan is getting used to work, she has yet to have a friendly conversation with Sumire. Taking Yansu's advice, she tries to find a common topic to talk to her, but she has difficulty finding one.

The shinkansen: almost never late. Lost items: nearly always recovered. Japan's railway hospitality is legendary. Let's ride the rails and dig a little deeper.

Chef Saito demonstrates traditional Japanese cooking techniques to prepare a ginger beef steak.