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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.

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

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

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

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

Social entrepreneur Doya Yuto discusses running his fashion brand and nonprofit organization to support Ghana's disadvantaged communities.

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.

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

Science for our future; cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

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.

Lemi Duncan sheds light on linear rainbands, a phenomenon which causes frequent torrential rain and floods in Japan, and why it is hard to make accurate forecasts.

Food waste is a major driver of global warming; one institute warns that greenhouse gas emissions from food waste exceed those of nations like India and Russia; we examine the data behind this issue.

Features shimauta, a traditional form of music that hails from the Amami Islands, an archipelago that was once part of the Ryukyu Kingdom in southern Japan.

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.

Michael gets on a boat with fishermen in Hokkaido and explores various Japanese and fusion dishes made with spear squid.

The filmmakers shed light on Hokusai's artwork portraying workers at a sawmill using tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life.

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

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

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

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

Social entrepreneur Doya Yuto discusses running his fashion brand and nonprofit organization to support Ghana's disadvantaged communities.

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

The hosts learn about Japan's food culture as they explore the country to find unique Japanese food and attempt to trace their original sources.

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.

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

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

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

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

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.

Robin Barde learns more about nira by following its cultivation process in a greenhouse and savoring various dishes made with the ingredient.

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

The hosts share the latest stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations while discussing their global impact from multiple perspectives.

Social entrepreneur Doya Yuto discusses running his fashion brand and nonprofit organization to support Ghana's disadvantaged communities.

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

The hosts learn about Japan's food culture as they explore the country to find unique Japanese food and attempt to trace their original sources.

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.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

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

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.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

A lineage of modern artists preserves and evolves Nihonga traditions, using the techniques as the foundation of their work. Convention and avant-garde, past and present resonate throughout their art.

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

The host explores the significance of "torii," traditional Japanese gates, to the locals and their efforts to rebuild them after a major earthquake.

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

The hosts learn about Japan's food culture as they explore the country to find unique Japanese food and attempt to trace their original sources.

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

Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

A lineage of modern artists preserves and evolves Nihonga traditions, using the techniques as the foundation of their work. Convention and avant-garde, past and present resonate throughout their art.

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

The host explores the significance of "torii," traditional Japanese gates, to the locals and their efforts to rebuild them after a major earthquake.

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

Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens.

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

The hosts learn about Japan's food culture as they explore the country to find unique Japanese food and attempt to trace their original sources.

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

Ishigaki Yo introduces a gaming device designed to improve children's vision, sharing his philosophy on creating products that benefit society.

Cultivating Japanese peaches; new ways to enjoy peaches unique to their cultivation areas; a chef uses peaches in Italian dishes.

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.

A lineage of modern artists preserves and evolves Nihonga traditions, using the techniques as the foundation of their work. Convention and avant-garde, past and present resonate throughout their art.

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

The host explores the significance of "torii," traditional Japanese gates, to the locals and their efforts to rebuild them after a major earthquake.

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

The hosts explore how the Railway Technical Research Institute leads research and development for Japan's rail networks, from the JR companies to regional lines.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens.

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

A lineage of modern artists preserves and evolves Nihonga traditions, using the techniques as the foundation of their work. Convention and avant-garde, past and present resonate throughout their art.

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

Ishigaki Yo introduces a gaming device designed to improve children's vision, sharing his philosophy on creating products that benefit society.

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.

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.

Explores Wakayama's textile production, the prefecture's staple industry, from colorful pile fabric to comfortable knits.

Grandpa Makoto and Grandma Nobuko prepare easy-to-make, refreshing vegetable dishes to stay cool in the summer heat.

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 explores the significance of "torii," traditional Japanese gates, to the locals and their efforts to rebuild them after a major earthquake.

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

The hosts explore how the Railway Technical Research Institute leads research and development for Japan's rail networks, from the JR companies to regional lines.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

A lineage of modern artists preserves and evolves Nihonga traditions, using the techniques as the foundation of their work. Convention and avant-garde, past and present resonate throughout their art.

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

Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

With nearly 15,000 a year, Indonesia has the third most cases of leprosy in the world. We meet survivors working to support patients, and fight discrimination.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the "goze," blind songstresses, who earned a living by performing captivating songs throughout Japan.

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

The hosts explore how the Railway Technical Research Institute leads research and development for Japan's rail networks, from the JR companies to regional lines.

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

The filmmakers explore Mt Fuji and its five surrounding lakes in Yamanashi Prefecture.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

With nearly 15,000 a year, Indonesia has the third most cases of leprosy in the world. We meet survivors working to support patients, and fight discrimination.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the "goze," blind songstresses, who earned a living by performing captivating songs throughout Japan.

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

The filmmakers interview local customers of a small prefabricated restaurant in Aomori Prefecture that sells only noodles and oden hotpot.

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

The hosts explore how the Railway Technical Research Institute leads research and development for Japan's rail networks, from the JR companies to regional lines.

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

Designer Ito Satomi, known for creating attire for many top-tier Japanese and international figure skaters, shares the passion and inspiration behind her craft.

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

A monk from Myanmar came to Japan to build a temple for the people of his country, and he believes it is his mission to offer them a place of sanctuary and provide them with physical and mental comfort.

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

With nearly 15,000 a year, Indonesia has the third most cases of leprosy in the world. We meet survivors working to support patients, and fight discrimination.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the "goze," blind songstresses, who earned a living by performing captivating songs throughout Japan.

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

The hosts explore designs and culture fostered by abundant water resources in Shiga Prefecture, home to Lake Biwa.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

Social entrepreneur Doya Yuto discusses running his fashion brand and nonprofit organization to support Ghana's disadvantaged communities.

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

With nearly 15,000 a year, Indonesia has the third most cases of leprosy in the world. We meet survivors working to support patients, and fight discrimination.

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

Designer Ito Satomi, known for creating attire for many top-tier Japanese and international figure skaters, shares the passion and inspiration behind her craft.

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.

Experts investigate the potential and mechanisms of biologic drugs in treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis.

The filmmakers shed light on the "goze," blind songstresses, who earned a living by performing captivating songs throughout Japan.

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

The hosts explore designs and culture fostered by abundant water resources in Shiga Prefecture, home to Lake Biwa.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

With nearly 15,000 a year, Indonesia has the third most cases of leprosy in the world. We meet survivors working to support patients, and fight discrimination.

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

A monk from Myanmar came to Japan to build a temple for the people of his country, and he believes it is his mission to offer them a place of sanctuary and provide them with physical and mental comfort.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: taste sensing systems.

The host explores the significance of "torii," traditional Japanese gates, to the locals and their efforts to rebuild them after a major earthquake.

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

The eruption of Mt. Fuji could spew 490 million cubic meters of ash over a wide area, including Tokyo. CG and dramatization, based on the latest scientific research, highlight the potential risks.

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

Peter Barakan visits the hometown of John Manjiro, one of the first Japanese people to set foot in the US, to explore its unique culture and natural landscape.

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

Bicycle touring around the world.

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

The hosts explore designs and culture fostered by abundant water resources in Shiga Prefecture, home to Lake Biwa.

Nithya and Kalyan are parting ways even though the court gives them six months to reconsider their divorce; to further complicate things, lockdown hits and makes them stay in the same apartment.

People try drawing zebras from memories, but recreating the stripes is more complicated than they think.

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

Kyle Card arrives at Mount Fuji and begins his hike on the newly designated long trail around the mountain to witness its cinematic beauty.

The rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period.