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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.

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

Experts examine why Kyoto is a leader in disaster preparedness, focusing on the modern technology that protects the city from natural disasters.

Tagawa Kinya investigates the process of design by looking at the work of Yanagi Sori, who shapes products by making models using different materials.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experts examine why Kyoto is a leader in disaster preparedness, focusing on the modern technology that protects the city from natural disasters.

Tagawa Kinya investigates the process of design by looking at the work of Yanagi Sori, who shapes products by making models using different materials.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki.

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.

It is the world's fastest land animal, but that rarely helps in Africa's bush where the cheetah thrives; let's discover some of its amazing hunting techniques, including what looks like teleporting.

The filmmaker sheds light on the historic sites and natural scene of Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture.

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.

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.

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.

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

Experts examine why Kyoto is a leader in disaster preparedness, focusing on the modern technology that protects the city from natural disasters.

Tagawa Kinya investigates the process of design by looking at the work of Yanagi Sori, who shapes products by making models using different materials.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki.

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.

It is the world's fastest land animal, but that rarely helps in Africa's bush where the cheetah thrives; let's discover some of its amazing hunting techniques, including what looks like teleporting.

The filmmaker sheds light on the historic sites and natural scene of Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture.

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.

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.

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.

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

Experts examine why Kyoto is a leader in disaster preparedness, focusing on the modern technology that protects the city from natural disasters.

Tagawa Kinya investigates the process of design by looking at the work of Yanagi Sori, who shapes products by making models using different materials.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki.

Victims of sexual violence during Kosovo's wartime speak out approximately 25 years after the conflict. Among them is Basfije, the first person to reveal her real name and face in connection with such experiences.

Explore Tokyo's oldest izakaya; with its traditional fare and lucky cats, surviving war and pandemic, it has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years.

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

The world of Japanese cinema; interviews with leading players.

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

Staying in the groove with updates from the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

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.

The host explores the evolution of male aesthetics, with a focus on the growing popularity of male cosmetics and hair removal treatments in Japan, a country where men have used makeup for over a millennium.

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.

Mee wets the bed even after making sure to go to the bathroom before bed. Mee learns from a counselor that physical growth varies from person to person.

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.

The filmmakers head to Bari, Italy and explore the landscape by foot.

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

The filmmakers explore Fukui Prefecture by walking through a historic town with Edo-period charm and discovering the exquisite craftsmanship of lacquered chopsticks.

We explore Kata-yuzen, Kyoto's stencil dyeing tradition spanning 1,200 years.

Valerii Praid, a Russian IT engineer working as a manager at a start-up, learns Japanese words and phrases to support his team members.

Yoshioka Kenichi, a bread maker, talks about turning leftover bread crusts into craft beer.

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

Victims of sexual violence during Kosovo's wartime speak out approximately 25 years after the conflict. Among them is Basfije, the first person to reveal her real name and face in connection with such experiences.

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

The world of Japanese cinema; interviews with leading players.

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

The filmmakers head to Bari, Italy and explore the landscape by foot.

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

Mee wets the bed even after making sure to go to the bathroom before bed. Mee learns from a counselor that physical growth varies from person to person.

The filmmakers shed light on a variety of entrance designs in different applications.

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

Staying in the groove with updates from the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

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.

The host explores the evolution of male aesthetics, with a focus on the growing popularity of male cosmetics and hair removal treatments in Japan, a country where men have used makeup for over a millennium.

The filmmaker encounters cats and deer living in Todaiji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nara, and a cat residing in a pickle shop.

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

The filmmakers explore Fukui Prefecture by walking through a historic town with Edo-period charm and discovering the exquisite craftsmanship of lacquered chopsticks.

We explore Kata-yuzen, Kyoto's stencil dyeing tradition spanning 1,200 years.

Valerii Praid, a Russian IT engineer working as a manager at a start-up, learns Japanese words and phrases to support his team members.

Yoshioka Kenichi, a bread maker, talks about turning leftover bread crusts into craft beer.

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

Victims of sexual violence during Kosovo's wartime speak out approximately 25 years after the conflict. Among them is Basfije, the first person to reveal her real name and face in connection with such experiences.

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

The world of Japanese cinema; interviews with leading players.

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

Mee wets the bed even after making sure to go to the bathroom before bed. Mee learns from a counselor that physical growth varies from person to person.

The filmmakers shed light on a variety of entrance designs in different applications.

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

Staying in the groove with updates from the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

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.

The host explores the evolution of male aesthetics, with a focus on the growing popularity of male cosmetics and hair removal treatments in Japan, a country where men have used makeup for over a millennium.

The filmmaker encounters cats and deer living in Todaiji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nara, and a cat residing in a pickle shop.

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

The filmmakers head to Bari, Italy and explore the landscape by foot.

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

The filmmakers explore Fukui Prefecture by walking through a historic town with Edo-period charm and discovering the exquisite craftsmanship of lacquered chopsticks.

We explore Kata-yuzen, Kyoto's stencil dyeing tradition spanning 1,200 years.

Valerii Praid, a Russian IT engineer working as a manager at a start-up, learns Japanese words and phrases to support his team members.

Yoshioka Kenichi, a bread maker, talks about turning leftover bread crusts into craft beer.

Victims of sexual violence during Kosovo's wartime speak out approximately 25 years after the conflict. Among them is Basfije, the first person to reveal her real name and face in connection with such experiences.

Explore Tokyo's oldest izakaya; with its traditional fare and lucky cats, surviving war and pandemic, it has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years.

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

The world of Japanese cinema; interviews with leading players.

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

Mee wets the bed even after making sure to go to the bathroom before bed. Mee learns from a counselor that physical growth varies from person to person.

The filmmakers shed light on a variety of entrance designs in different applications.

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

Staying in the groove with updates from the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

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.

The host explores the evolution of male aesthetics, with a focus on the growing popularity of male cosmetics and hair removal treatments in Japan, a country where men have used makeup for over a millennium.

The filmmaker encounters cats and deer living in Todaiji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nara, and a cat residing in a pickle shop.

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

The filmmakers explore Fukui Prefecture by walking through a historic town with Edo-period charm and discovering the exquisite craftsmanship of lacquered chopsticks.

We explore Kata-yuzen, Kyoto's stencil dyeing tradition spanning 1,200 years.

Valerii Praid, a Russian IT engineer working as a manager at a start-up, learns Japanese words and phrases to support his team members.

Yoshioka Kenichi, a bread maker, talks about turning leftover bread crusts into craft beer.

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

The filmmakers head to Bari, Italy and explore the landscape by foot.

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

Kevin Ashimura discusses the inspiration behind establishing Mamo Heart, a space for mothers to relax and execute their business ideas.

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

Tagawa Kinya investigates the process of design by looking at the work of Yanagi Sori, who shapes products by making models using different materials.

Explore a Nanbu ironware factory blending traditional molds and casting techniques with modern design; see masterful skills and a president's passion for ironware reimagined.

Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years; through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth.

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

The filmmaker sheds light on the summer scenery of a small village along the pilgrimage route of the World Heritage Site Kumano Kodo.

Experts examine why Kyoto is a leader in disaster preparedness, focusing on the modern technology that protects the city from natural disasters.

Poet and translator Peter MacMillan talks about the idea of the bow and arrow in Japanese culture and how they have deep connections to the spiritual world.

The hosts explain how to ask a store clerk if the goods are available.

The filmmakers shed light on Comm Cafe, a popular spot in Osaka Prefecture that offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis.

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.

The filmmakers take a look at taiyaki, a sweet-bean-paste-filled treat that comes in the auspicious shape of a sea bream. This sweet has been loved by the Japanese for over 100 years.

11 districts in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture, parade along different routes to celebrate the Owara Kaze no Bon Festival, a 300-year-old event that features elegant music, dancing and singing.

The host explores the Tateyama Mountain Range, an alpine area dotted with sacred sites. Its peaks are home to "Tateyama Shinko," a unique system of local religious beliefs.

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

In winter, a group of people from Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda hike up the mountains of Yoshino for kudzu.

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.

It is the world's fastest land animal, but that rarely helps in Africa's bush where the cheetah thrives; let's discover some of its amazing hunting techniques, including what looks like teleporting.

The filmmaker sheds light on the historic sites and natural scene of Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture.

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

The filmmakers place a piano at a commercial area in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.

Every winter, a group of performers in Kikonai, Hokkaido drench themselves in freezing water in hopes of inviting a bountiful harvest and catch. We follow efforts to preserve this timeless ritual.

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.