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

The filmmakers place a piano inside a station in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, and share footage of passersby playing music.

Matsufuji Yasushi has been promoting the Fukuoka Method of waste disposal in developing countries dealing with population growth and urbanization. He talks about the low-cost, eco-friendly approach.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter; this time its concentrated laundry detergent.

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

Actor Kyle Card hikes the San'in Kaigan Geopark trail. He traces the Earth's memory through Uradome's jagged coast, Tottori's dunes and Genbudo's hexagonal columns.

The filmmakers explore two differing local takes on ramen, the food that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction.

During WWII, countless psychiatric patients in Japan starved to death. Tracing the footsteps of her beloved cousin, a writer sheds light on the hidden wartime struggles behind the hospital walls.

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

The hosts explore remotely operated vehicles featuring unique designs that are built to inspect difficult-to-access spaces.

The filmmakers present a bird's-eye view of Mino in Gifu Prefecture and a conversation between a local couple about the art of Japanese papermaking.

Yuen Leung and Michael explore how izakaya serves as a sanctuary for socializing and enjoying food and drinks.

The filmmakers interview Japanese women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.

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

The filmmakers place a piano inside a station in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, and share footage of passersby playing music.

The filmmakers shed light on how the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture helps traditional industries overcome challenges by applying advanced technology and nurturing new talents.

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

The hosts explore remotely operated vehicles featuring unique designs that are built to inspect difficult-to-access spaces.

The filmmakers interview drinkers and non-drinkers in Japan, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar.

Peter Barakan meets Ziaul Karim, an agricultural scientist from Bangladesh, to learn more about his unique farming methods in Okayama.

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

Onomichi Betcha, a three-day festival in Hiroshima Prefecture, features masked figures who torment spectators with sticks.

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

Japan's bell peppers are small and green with a distinct bitterness that adds a beloved accent to many dishes. We explore the appeal of this healthy vegetable, from farm to table.

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

The hosts explore remotely operated vehicles featuring unique designs that are built to inspect difficult-to-access spaces.

The filmmakers present a bird's-eye view of the Hii River in Shimane Prefecture and shed light on a Kagura expert in Yunotsu who dances and makes Kagura masks.

The filmmakers explore Tokyo Metro's specialized training, precision tools and maintenance to ensure safety and comfort.

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.

The filmmaker journeys to Chiba, which is 25 miles east of the center of Tokyo, to check out the local ramen varieties.

Yuen Leung and Michael explore how izakaya serves as a sanctuary for socializing and enjoying food and drinks.

The filmmakers interview Japanese women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.

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

Experts reveal the cutting-edge technology and techniques Japanese textile makers use to expand their business to new fields, from construction to healthcare.

The filmmakers interview drinkers and non-drinkers in Japan, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar.

The filmmakers shed light on how the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture helps traditional industries overcome challenges by applying advanced technology and nurturing new talents.

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

Edo Kiriko cut glass techniques have been passed from artisan to artisan for over 100 years. As an increasing number of women are pursuing the craft, they create popular new designs.

The nuns prepare yuzu pepper and yuzu miso on the day of Taisetsu and use pumpkin to make soup, noodles and flan on the day of Toji.

Peter Barakan meets Ziaul Karim, an agricultural scientist from Bangladesh, to learn more about his unique farming methods in Okayama.

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

The filmmakers place a piano in a park in Shimanto, a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture.

The filmmakers explore Tokyo Metro's specialized training, precision tools and maintenance to ensure safety and comfort.

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

Onomichi Betcha, a three-day festival in Hiroshima Prefecture, features masked figures who torment spectators with sticks.

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

Japan's bell peppers are small and green with a distinct bitterness that adds a beloved accent to many dishes. We explore the appeal of this healthy vegetable, from farm to table.

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.

Yuen Leung and Michael explore how izakaya serves as a sanctuary for socializing and enjoying food and drinks.

The filmmakers interview Japanese women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.

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

Experts reveal the cutting-edge technology and techniques Japanese textile makers use to expand their business to new fields, from construction to healthcare.

In the choir division of a major gospel event, held in New York in May 2025, Tia leads a group of 86 Japanese singers to victory; she tells about the significance of gospel music.

The narrator sheds light on the renowned hot springs of Beppu, a city in Oita Prefecture on the east coast of Kyushu island.

The filmmakers explore how delayed sleep-wake phase disorder affects young people and how to regain a healthy sleep and lifestyle.

The filmmakers examine a print of a mother comforting her son after having a bad dream, showing how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

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

Explores the Kii Mountain Range, the home to three deeply important spiritual locations: Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mount Koya.

The filmmakers shed light on how the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture helps traditional industries overcome challenges by applying advanced technology and nurturing new talents.

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

Onomichi Betcha, a three-day festival in Hiroshima Prefecture, features masked figures who torment spectators with sticks.

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

Peter Barakan meets Ziaul Karim, an agricultural scientist from Bangladesh, to learn more about his unique farming methods in Okayama.

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

Edo Kiriko cut glass techniques have been passed from artisan to artisan for over 100 years. As an increasing number of women are pursuing the craft, they create popular new designs.

The nuns prepare yuzu pepper and yuzu miso on the day of Taisetsu and use pumpkin to make soup, noodles and flan on the day of Toji.

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.

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

The filmmaker journeys to Chiba, which is 25 miles east of the center of Tokyo, to check out the local ramen varieties.

Yuen Leung and Michael explore how izakaya serves as a sanctuary for socializing and enjoying food and drinks.

The filmmakers interview Japanese women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.

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

The filmmakers place a piano in a park in Shimanto, a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture.

The filmmakers explore Tokyo Metro's specialized training, precision tools and maintenance to ensure safety and comfort.

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

Onomichi Betcha, a three-day festival in Hiroshima Prefecture, features masked figures who torment spectators with sticks.

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 shed light on how the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture helps traditional industries overcome challenges by applying advanced technology and nurturing new talents.

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

Experts reveal the cutting-edge technology and techniques Japanese textile makers use to expand their business to new fields, from construction to healthcare.

The filmmakers present a bird's-eye view of the Hii River in Shimane Prefecture and shed light on a Kagura expert in Yunotsu who dances and makes Kagura masks.

In the choir division of a major gospel event, held in New York in May 2025, Tia leads a group of 86 Japanese singers to victory; she tells about the significance of gospel music.

The filmmakers explore the unique charms of Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo and the generational wisdom in providing high-quality seafood.

The filmmakers shed light on the shortage of certified sign language interpreters in Japan due to hard exams and low pay.

The filmmakers shed light on pilgrims purifying themselves in a waterfall before continuing their journey to a sacred mountain.

The filmmakers follow a team of young novices learning on the job to care for a hot spring as the former caretaker is retiring.

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

Peter Barakan meets Ziaul Karim, an agricultural scientist from Bangladesh, to learn more about his unique farming methods in Okayama.

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

Edo Kiriko cut glass techniques have been passed from artisan to artisan for over 100 years. As an increasing number of women are pursuing the craft, they create popular new designs.

The nuns prepare yuzu pepper and yuzu miso on the day of Taisetsu and use pumpkin to make soup, noodles and flan on the day of Toji.

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.

Experts reveal the cutting-edge technology and techniques Japanese textile makers use to expand their business to new fields, from construction to healthcare.

The filmmakers interview drinkers and non-drinkers in Japan, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar.

Yuen Leung and Michael explore how izakaya serves as a sanctuary for socializing and enjoying food and drinks.

The filmmakers interview Japanese women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.

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

The filmmakers place a piano in a park in Shimanto, a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture.

The filmmakers shed light on how the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture helps traditional industries overcome challenges by applying advanced technology and nurturing new talents.

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.

The filmmaker journeys to Chiba, which is 25 miles east of the center of Tokyo, to check out the local ramen varieties.

The filmmakers explore Tokyo Metro's specialized training, precision tools and maintenance to ensure safety and comfort.

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

Experts reveal the cutting-edge technology and techniques Japanese textile makers use to expand their business to new fields, from construction to healthcare.

The filmmakers present a bird's-eye view of the Hii River in Shimane Prefecture and shed light on a Kagura expert in Yunotsu who dances and makes Kagura masks.

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

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

The filmmakers place a piano in a park in Shimanto, a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture.

The filmmakers shed light on private companies and young innovators contributing to the development of China's space technology.

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

Experts reveal the cutting-edge technology and techniques Japanese textile makers use to expand their business to new fields, from construction to healthcare.

A Japanese couple opens up about their grief after losing their newborn son just two hours after birth.

Moriyama Naotaro, a Japanese folk singer-songwriter, and session musicians perform his top tracks ranging from upbeat to ballad.

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

Performers pull carts with creative designs made by local students in Higashinada Ward, Kobe, to pray for good health.

Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, knowledge of medicinal herbs is shared with younger generations.

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.

Experts reveal the cutting-edge technology and techniques Japanese textile makers use to expand their business to new fields, from construction to healthcare.

The filmmakers explore Saga, a prefecture famous for the production of green tea, and talk to a tea grower in Ueshino.

10 Stories with Cherry Blossoms. These stories highlight Japan's love of Cherry Blossoms.

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

Kyle Card explores the ancient forces that shaped the San'in Kaigan Geopark Trail, which connects the coastlines of Tottori, Hyogo and Kyoto.

Showcases a seafood ramen in Aomori loved by people in the bitter cold of northern Japan.

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

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

The hosts introduce various approaches to physical therapy, including homemade activities and interactive digital technology.

A Japanese couple opens up about their grief after losing their newborn son just two hours after birth.

The filmmakers shed light on private companies and young innovators contributing to the development of China's space technology.

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

The filmmakers explore a restaurant, an oasis in central Tokyo, that has influenced Japanese food trends for over 100 years and holds ties to the post-WWII US occupation.

The nuns pick herbs in the temple's garden and make winter rice porridge; they later prepare kan-koji fermented rice and pickled napa cabbage on Daikan.

Moriyama Naotaro, a Japanese folk singer-songwriter, and session musicians perform his top tracks ranging from upbeat to ballad.

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

The filmmakers place a piano in Tokyo's Arakawa Ward, a shopping street rich in history.

Mizoca, a 48-seat propeller plane featuring a dolphin design, is a key mode of transport based in Kyushu's Amakusa region. For three days we took to the skies to ask passengers about their journeys.

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

Performers pull carts with creative designs made by local students in Higashinada Ward, Kobe, to pray for good health.

Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, knowledge of medicinal herbs is shared with younger generations.

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.

Kyle Card explores the ancient forces that shaped the San'in Kaigan Geopark Trail, which connects the coastlines of Tottori, Hyogo and Kyoto.

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

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

The hosts introduce various approaches to physical therapy, including homemade activities and interactive digital technology.

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

Experts discuss the lives of wildlife amid the decline of Arctic sea ice and the effort to create artificial sea ice.

Xu Quanyi talks about his mission to counter the stigma Fukushima suffered following the 2011 disaster and promote the prefecture's charm.

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

The filmmaker sheds light on the beauty of Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest and most famous peak, providing insights into how the summit inspires both artists and faith.

The filmmakers shed light on private companies and young innovators contributing to the development of China's space technology.

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

Performers pull carts with creative designs made by local students in Higashinada Ward, Kobe, to pray for good health.

Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, knowledge of medicinal herbs is shared with younger generations.

Moriyama Naotaro, a Japanese folk singer-songwriter, and session musicians perform his top tracks ranging from upbeat to ballad.

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

The filmmakers explore a restaurant, an oasis in central Tokyo, that has influenced Japanese food trends for over 100 years and holds ties to the post-WWII US occupation.

The nuns pick herbs in the temple's garden and make winter rice porridge; they later prepare kan-koji fermented rice and pickled napa cabbage on Daikan.

The hosts explore swirling guruguru designs in various types of art, from prehistoric pottery to modern fashion.

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

Kyle Card explores the ancient forces that shaped the San'in Kaigan Geopark Trail, which connects the coastlines of Tottori, Hyogo and Kyoto.

Showcases a seafood ramen in Aomori loved by people in the bitter cold of northern Japan.

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

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

The filmmakers place a piano in Tokyo's Arakawa Ward, a shopping street rich in history.

The filmmakers shed light on the work of Dr Oshiro Kazue, a mountain medic who promotes awareness of alpine safety and spends her summers treating climbers from a cabin near the peak of Mount Fuji.

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

Performers pull carts with creative designs made by local students in Higashinada Ward, Kobe, to pray for good health.

Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, knowledge of medicinal herbs is shared with younger generations.

The filmmakers shed light on private companies and young innovators contributing to the development of China's space technology.

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

The hosts introduce various approaches to physical therapy, including homemade activities and interactive digital technology.

The filmmakers explore Saga, a prefecture famous for the production of green tea, and talk to a tea grower in Ueshino.

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

Experts discuss the lives of wildlife amid the decline of Arctic sea ice and the effort to create artificial sea ice.

The filmmakers shed light on the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay as shown in an artwork where a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume.

Japanese researchers have uncovered part of the mechanism by which zinc deficiency triggers inflammation linked to a wide range of diseases. The filmmakers look at the mineral's significance to human health.

Moriyama Naotaro, a Japanese folk singer-songwriter, and session musicians perform his top tracks ranging from upbeat to ballad.

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

The filmmakers explore a restaurant, an oasis in central Tokyo, that has influenced Japanese food trends for over 100 years and holds ties to the post-WWII US occupation.

The nuns pick herbs in the temple's garden and make winter rice porridge; they later prepare kan-koji fermented rice and pickled napa cabbage on Daikan.

The hosts explore swirling guruguru designs in various types of art, from prehistoric pottery to modern fashion.

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

The hosts introduce various approaches to physical therapy, including homemade activities and interactive digital technology.

A Japanese couple opens up about their grief after losing their newborn son just two hours after birth.

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

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

The filmmakers place a piano in Tokyo's Arakawa Ward, a shopping street rich in history.

The filmmakers shed light on private companies and young innovators contributing to the development of China's space technology.

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

Xu Quanyi talks about his mission to counter the stigma Fukushima suffered following the 2011 disaster and promote the prefecture's charm.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter; this time its concentrated laundry detergent.

Peter Barakan meets Ziaul Karim, an agricultural scientist from Bangladesh, to learn more about his unique farming methods in Okayama.

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

The host showcases time-lapse videos from Matsue in Izumo, also known as the city of water due to being surrounded by a river.

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

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

The cyclists ride along timber trails in Shizuoka, enjoy the mountain view and taste wasabi at its birthplace.

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

The hosts explore swirling guruguru designs in various types of art, from prehistoric pottery to modern fashion.

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

The filmmakers shed light on a New Year's concert at a samurai residence where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed women and a VIP guest lounging in the best seat.