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

The filmmakers explore the hills in the town of Genoa, Italy.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the architectural and symbolic aspects of Itsukushima Shrine, which appears to float on the sea.

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.

Kyle Card explores Yumura's hot springs, Ojiro's hillside rice terraces, heritage Tajima beef and the Oriental White Stork wetlands of Toyooka.

Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro expresses the concept of Satoyama wisdom through delectable dishes prepared using the best locally sourced ingredients.

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

Teams of around 150 people carry "taikodai," large parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance.

The filmmakers explore why people travel from far and wide for free water at a spring deep within the mountains of Nagano Prefecture.

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

The cyclists explore Awajishima in the Seto Inland Sea and try sweet raw onions. They then head to Niijima and Hachijojima, Pacific islands, and enjoy the natural scenery.

The hosts explore how Hojo Railway in Hyogo Prefecture boosts ridership with volunteer stationmasters and an old, beloved diesel car.

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.

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

Explores Nara's herb scene in autumn, the harvest season, through a visit to Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden.

At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.

Hosono Hitomi discusses techniques and inspirations to design her highly acclaimed botanical-themed ceramics.

Experts examine how global warming threatens widespread famine, predicting significant drops in maize, soybean and wheat yields by the end of the century.

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan, including special projects they have launched to support their home communities.

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

The filmmakers shed light on a major kagura event in Buzen, Fukuoka Prefecture, featuring 24 music and dance performances to entertain the gods for two days.

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.

The filmmakers explore the hills in the town of Genoa, Italy.

Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro expresses the concept of Satoyama wisdom through delectable dishes prepared using the best locally sourced ingredients.

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

The cyclists explore Awajishima in the Seto Inland Sea and try sweet raw onions. They then head to Niijima and Hachijojima, Pacific islands, and enjoy the natural scenery.

The hosts explore vanishing tools in various crafts and their anonymous designs.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the architectural and symbolic aspects of Itsukushima Shrine, which appears to float on the sea.

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

Teams of around 150 people carry "taikodai," large parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance.

The legacy of Matsumoto Myokei, a master sculptor of Buddhist statues, lives on through his grandson, Shukan. 80 years after the atomic bomb attacks, Shukan channels his inherited skills to sculpt a message of peace.

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

The filmmaker explores the streets of Faro, the southernmost city in Portugal.

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.

Explores Nara's herb scene in autumn, the harvest season, through a visit to Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden.

The filmmakers capture the beauty of the many different faces of Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan southwest of Tokyo, through time-lapse photography.

Hosono Hitomi discusses techniques and inspirations to design her highly acclaimed botanical-themed ceramics.

Experts examine how global warming threatens widespread famine, predicting significant drops in maize, soybean and wheat yields by the end of the century.

A look at a woodblock print of a stylish man, his older companion, and a young woman that conveys a story from the Edo period.

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.

Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro expresses the concept of Satoyama wisdom through delectable dishes prepared using the best locally sourced ingredients.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the architectural and symbolic aspects of Itsukushima Shrine, which appears to float on the sea.

The hosts explore vanishing tools in various crafts and their anonymous designs.

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

The filmmaker explores the streets of Faro, the southernmost city in Portugal.

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

The filmmakers shed light on a major kagura event in Buzen, Fukuoka Prefecture, featuring 24 music and dance performances to entertain the gods for two days.

At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.

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.

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan, including special projects they have launched to support their home communities.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: contactless IC cards & wasabi packets.

Johan Leutwiler, from Switzerland, is currently Japan's only foreign swordsmith. He talks about being drawn to the world of Japanese swords.

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

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

Covering a variety of genres.

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

The charms of the cruising boom are explored in a rail trip through Japan.

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

The hosts explore vanishing tools in various crafts and their anonymous designs.

Rockie and a range of other puppets, including a snail, hippopotamus and crocodile, go on adventures and learn about school life, growing up and fairness.

Experts examine the internal components of a toilet tank, tracing the flow of water from start to finish.

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

Daniel Moore explores Nagano's stunning landscapes in springtime during a cinematic journey.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life.