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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.

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.

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.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon, which is about a Sino-Japanese hero fighting for a family that his father used to work for.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon, which is about a Sino-Japanese hero fighting for a family that his father used to work for.

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.

Explore the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Japan.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon, which is about a Sino-Japanese hero fighting for a family that his father used to work for.

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.

Explore the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Japan.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon, which is about a Sino-Japanese hero fighting for a family that his father used to work for.

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.

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 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.

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.