NHK World TV

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

Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes. The filmmakers present safety tips for climbing them and the latest on eruption prediction research.

To promote awareness of conservation efforts among the threat of climate change more and more, World Heritage Sites are now being utilized as tourist destinations and in educational programs.

The filmmakers explore Wakayama Prefecture, a big producer of Japanese citrus said to have its origins in a legendary fruit.

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

Peter MacMillan explores Japanese words and expressions related to salt and the culture behind them.

The hosts teach a simple way to ask for directions in Japanese.

The filmmakers shed light on how Kondo Yuichi organizes a cultural exchange program allowing Japanese residents to visit Indian homes and facilities in Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population resides.

The host explores NHK's booth at the event celebrating 20 years of JICA Global Plaza and the collaboration of the two organizations in promoting kids' interest in international cooperation.

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

The filmmakers shed light on a woman retracing the steps of those who experienced both atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Chef Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto prepare leaf-wrapped sushi with the magnolia leaves from their garden.

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

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

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

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

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

The filmmakers interview passengers riding Kochi City's streetcars about their destinations and reasons for choosing to use the streetcars.

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

Advanced bedding and other technologies used in treating pressure injuries caused by limited mobility.

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

The host teaches how to navigate social situations in which everyone has a different opinion.

The filmmakers spotlight various aspects of Japan through its landscapes, wildlife, art, culture, governance and lifestyle.

Chef Saito and Chef Rika prepare two Japanese-style stir-fry menus, including crispy pork with myoga and stir-fried eggplants.

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

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

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

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

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

The filmmakers interview passengers riding Kochi City's streetcars about their destinations and reasons for choosing to use the streetcars.

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

The host teaches how to navigate social situations in which everyone has a different opinion.

Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes. The filmmakers present safety tips for climbing them and the latest on eruption prediction research.

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

Advanced bedding and other technologies used in treating pressure injuries caused by limited mobility.

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.

Up-close with some of the planet's most amazing animals. Enter a world of unique creatures from Asia, Africa and the Americas.

The filmmaker explores the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms at Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture.

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

Kadota Shunji, president of the Mainstream Association of Persons with Disabilities, discusses his journey and ongoing efforts to empower people with disabilities.

Peter MacMillan explores Japanese words and expressions related to salt and the culture behind them.

The hosts teach a simple way to ask for directions in Japanese.

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

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

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

The filmmakers interview passengers riding Kochi City's streetcars about their destinations and reasons for choosing to use the streetcars.

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

A Japanese marine research team searches for plastics on the Pacific Ocean floor, 6,000 meters down, and monitors neutrinos to better understand Earth's long-term future.

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

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

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

The host teaches how to navigate social situations in which everyone has a different opinion.

The filmmakers spotlight various aspects of Japan through its landscapes, wildlife, art, culture, governance and lifestyle.

Chef Saito and Chef Rika prepare two Japanese-style stir-fry menus, including crispy pork with myoga and stir-fried eggplants.

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

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

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

Kadota Shunji, president of the Mainstream Association of Persons with Disabilities, discusses his journey and ongoing efforts to empower people with disabilities.

Witness the virtual excursion from an airplane and take a look at the wonderful view during the flight to Fukuoka from an airplane window.

Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.

The host examines "The Garden of the Shika Chaya," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Utagawa Toyokuni that features townspeople in an open-air teahouse.

The filmmakers shed light on Japan's social landscape through a wide range of topics, including initiatives tackling global challenges, domestic issues and trends.

The filmmakers interview passengers riding Kochi City's streetcars about their destinations and reasons for choosing to use the streetcars.

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

A Japanese marine research team searches for plastics on the Pacific Ocean floor, 6,000 meters down, and monitors neutrinos to better understand Earth's long-term future.

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

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

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

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

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

The host teaches how to navigate social situations in which everyone has a different opinion.

The filmmakers spotlight various aspects of Japan through its landscapes, wildlife, art, culture, governance and lifestyle.

Chef Saito and Chef Rika prepare two Japanese-style stir-fry menus, including crispy pork with myoga and stir-fried eggplants.

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.

Okuizumi Kazuya, head of the Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium in Yamagata Prefecture, discusses his work and his passion for jellyfish.

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.

Watanabe Hiroki, co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh, discusses supporting underprivileged children on the street and equipping them with skills to make a positive contribution to society.

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

A Japanese marine research team searches for plastics on the Pacific Ocean floor, 6,000 meters down, and monitors neutrinos to better understand Earth's long-term future.

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

In a snowy village in Niigata, winter lingers. As spring slowly unfolds, people find joy in wild herbs, home-cooked meals, and life in nature--while cherishing traditional houses restored by Karl.

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.

Okuizumi Kazuya, head of the Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium in Yamagata Prefecture, discusses his work and his passion for jellyfish.

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.

Watanabe Hiroki, co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh, discusses supporting underprivileged children on the street and equipping them with skills to make a positive contribution to society.

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

In a snowy village in Niigata, winter lingers. As spring slowly unfolds, people find joy in wild herbs, home-cooked meals, and life in nature--while cherishing traditional houses restored by Karl.

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

A Japanese marine research team searches for plastics on the Pacific Ocean floor, 6,000 meters down, and monitors neutrinos to better understand Earth's long-term future.

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.

Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes. The filmmakers present safety tips for climbing them and the latest on eruption prediction research.

To promote awareness of conservation efforts among the threat of climate change more and more, World Heritage Sites are now being utilized as tourist destinations and in educational programs.

The filmmakers explore Wakayama Prefecture, a big producer of Japanese citrus said to have its origins in a legendary fruit.

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

Inoue Hiroko discusses how her NGO has been running exchange programs for young people from Israel, Palestine and Japan for 20 years. She talks about their goals and her hope for peace.

The host explores the lives of nuns who live at the Otowasan Kannonji Temple and sees how they prepare refreshing treats with winter melon.

The host examines "The Garden of the Shika Chaya," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Utagawa Toyokuni that features townspeople in an open-air teahouse.

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

Okuizumi Kazuya, head of the Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium in Yamagata Prefecture, discusses his work and his passion for jellyfish.

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.

Watanabe Hiroki, co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh, discusses supporting underprivileged children on the street and equipping them with skills to make a positive contribution to society.

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

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

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.

In a snowy village in Niigata, winter lingers. As spring slowly unfolds, people find joy in wild herbs, home-cooked meals, and life in nature--while cherishing traditional houses restored by Karl.

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

Okuizumi Kazuya, head of the Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium in Yamagata Prefecture, discusses his work and his passion for jellyfish.

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.

Inoue Hiroko discusses how her NGO has been running exchange programs for young people from Israel, Palestine and Japan for 20 years. She talks about their goals and her hope for peace.

Scenic views in Japan are showcased from an airplane window during a flight from Kagoshima to Amami Airport.

The filmmakers visit Akan-Mashu National Park, home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

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.

A Japanese marine research team searches for plastics on the Pacific Ocean floor, 6,000 meters down, and monitors neutrinos to better understand Earth's long-term future.

Watanabe Hiroki, co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh, discusses supporting underprivileged children on the street and equipping them with skills to make a positive contribution to society.

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

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

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.

Okuizumi Kazuya, head of the Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium in Yamagata Prefecture, discusses his work and his passion for jellyfish.

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.

In a snowy village in Niigata, winter lingers. As spring slowly unfolds, people find joy in wild herbs, home-cooked meals, and life in nature--while cherishing traditional houses restored by Karl.

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

The host explores how Japanese traditional crafts are ethically created and how broken pieces of Bizen ware are reused.

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

The filmmakers explore how university students are the driving force behind Kyoto's revitalization and cultural activities.

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

While food stalls are vanishing from cities across Japan, Hakata in Fukuoka City is one place where they remain popular. We explore a unique food culture that satisfies both the body and the soul.

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

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

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

The filmmakers explore how Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a specialist unit of highly trained experts, prepares for every eventuality to be ready to respond when disaster strikes.

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

The host explores how Japanese traditional crafts are ethically created and how broken pieces of Bizen ware are reused.

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

The filmmakers explore how university students are the driving force behind Kyoto's revitalization and cultural activities.

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

While food stalls are vanishing from cities across Japan, Hakata in Fukuoka City is one place where they remain popular. We explore a unique food culture that satisfies both the body and the soul.

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

The filmmakers explore how Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a specialist unit of highly trained experts, prepares for every eventuality to be ready to respond when disaster strikes.

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

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

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 host explores how Japanese traditional crafts are ethically created and how broken pieces of Bizen ware are reused.

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

Otani Akira, author of the Dagger Award-winning "The Night of Baba Yaga," discusses the inspirations behind her work and the complex themes she explores.

Witness the virtual excursion from an airplane and take a look at the wonderful view during the flight to Fukuoka from an airplane window.

Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.

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.

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

The filmmakers explore how university students are the driving force behind Kyoto's revitalization and cultural activities.

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

While food stalls are vanishing from cities across Japan, Hakata in Fukuoka City is one place where they remain popular. We explore a unique food culture that satisfies both the body and the soul.

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

The recovery of nearly 4,070 km of destroyed railway network.

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

The host explores how Japanese traditional crafts are ethically created and how broken pieces of Bizen ware are reused.

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

The filmmakers explore how Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a specialist unit of highly trained experts, prepares for every eventuality to be ready to respond when disaster strikes.

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

The filmmakers explore how university students are the driving force behind Kyoto's revitalization and cultural activities.

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

Otani Akira, author of the Dagger Award-winning "The Night of Baba Yaga," discusses the inspirations behind her work and the complex themes she explores.

Embarks on a journey through the skies with views from the airplane window from Shizuoka to Izumo Airport.

The filmmakers visit Towada-Hachimantai National Park, home to the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, Lake Towada and the marshlands of Mount Hachimantai.

The filmmakers explore Edo Bay streets, enjoy performances by professional entertainers and try foods from different stalls during the summer.

The filmmakers shed light on a woman retracing the steps of those who experienced both atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Chef Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto prepare leaf-wrapped sushi with the magnolia leaves from their garden.

While food stalls are vanishing from cities across Japan, Hakata in Fukuoka City is one place where they remain popular. We explore a unique food culture that satisfies both the body and the soul.

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

The recovery of nearly 4,070 km of destroyed railway network.

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

The host explores how Japanese traditional crafts are ethically created and how broken pieces of Bizen ware are reused.

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

The filmmakers explore how university students are the driving force behind Kyoto's revitalization and cultural activities.

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

The filmmakers explore how Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a specialist unit of highly trained experts, prepares for every eventuality to be ready to respond when disaster strikes.

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

The filmmakers follow the life and the rehabilitation of a Japanese woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her mental illness.

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

This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and publ

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

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 recovery of nearly 4,070 km of destroyed railway network.

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

The filmmakers shed light on "yokai," supernatural beings in Japanese folklore, and their mysterious messages to humanity.

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

The filmmakers follow the life and the rehabilitation of a Japanese woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her mental illness.

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

This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and publ

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

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 interview passengers riding Kochi City's streetcars about their destinations and reasons for choosing to use the streetcars.

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

The recovery of nearly 4,070 km of destroyed railway network.

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 follow the life and the rehabilitation of a Japanese woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her mental illness.

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.

Craig Hilton-Taylor, head of the IUCN Red List, explains how climate change accelerates the extinction of various species; Professor Yamano Hiroya of Tokyo University discusses the coral crisis.

Maminata Ouandaogo's passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair, but outside her salon, she says social pressure keeps some people from embracing it.

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

This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and publ

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

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 hosts explore innovative ways artists use shadows in art and design to change how people see the world.

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

The filmmakers follow the life and the rehabilitation of a Japanese woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her mental illness.

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

Watanabe Hiroki, co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh, discusses supporting underprivileged children on the street and equipping them with skills to make a positive contribution to society.

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

This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and publ

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.

Craig Hilton-Taylor, head of the IUCN Red List, explains how climate change accelerates the extinction of various species; Professor Yamano Hiroya of Tokyo University discusses the coral crisis.

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.

Advanced bedding and other technologies used in treating pressure injuries caused by limited mobility.

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 hosts explore innovative ways artists use shadows in art and design to change how people see the world.

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

The filmmakers follow the life and the rehabilitation of a Japanese woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her mental illness.

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

This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and publ

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

Maminata Ouandaogo's passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair, but outside her salon, she says social pressure keeps some people from embracing it.

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

While food stalls are vanishing from cities across Japan, Hakata in Fukuoka City is one place where they remain popular. We explore a unique food culture that satisfies both the body and the soul.

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

Izumo, known as the home of the gods, fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland; with beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart.

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.

Crisscross Japan by rail; enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.

The filmmakers shed light on octopuses as an essential part of Japanese cuisine, people raising them as pets and the efforts to farm them on land.

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

The hosts explore innovative ways artists use shadows in art and design to change how people see the world.

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.

The host explores the fascinating discoveries children can make while searching for various creatures beneath the soil.

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

The 400-year-old Matsue Castle retains its original keep, a national treasure; black and imposing, it stands like a battleship; why did the lord build such an enormous keep on such a small site?

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 host examines "The Garden of the Shika Chaya," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Utagawa Toyokuni that features townspeople in an open-air teahouse.

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.

Shibata Fumie learns how "kaiki," a thin silk fabric, can produce a layered final product that looks like a digital image.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique makeup, its onnagata techniques and stage machinery.

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

Izumo, known as the home of the gods, fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland; with beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart.

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 400-year-old Matsue Castle retains its original keep, a national treasure; black and imposing, it stands like a battleship; why did the lord build such an enormous keep on such a small site?

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 host examines "The Garden of the Shika Chaya," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Utagawa Toyokuni that features townspeople in an open-air teahouse.

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

The hosts explore innovative ways artists use shadows in art and design to change how people see the world.

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.

The host explores the fascinating discoveries children can make while searching for various creatures beneath the soil.

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

Crisscross Japan by rail; enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.

The filmmakers shed light on octopuses as an essential part of Japanese cuisine, people raising them as pets and the efforts to farm them on land.

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.

Shibata Fumie learns how "kaiki," a thin silk fabric, can produce a layered final product that looks like a digital image.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique makeup, its onnagata techniques and stage machinery.

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

Izumo, known as the home of the gods, fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland; with beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart.

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

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.

The host explores the fascinating discoveries children can make while searching for various creatures beneath the soil.

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

Crisscross Japan by rail; enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.

The filmmakers shed light on octopuses as an essential part of Japanese cuisine, people raising them as pets and the efforts to farm them on land.

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

The 400-year-old Matsue Castle retains its original keep, a national treasure; black and imposing, it stands like a battleship; why did the lord build such an enormous keep on such a small site?

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 host examines "The Garden of the Shika Chaya," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Utagawa Toyokuni that features townspeople in an open-air teahouse.

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.

Shibata Fumie learns how "kaiki," a thin silk fabric, can produce a layered final product that looks like a digital image.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique makeup, its onnagata techniques and stage machinery.

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

Izumo, known as the home of the gods, fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland; with beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart.

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

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.

The host explores the fascinating discoveries children can make while searching for various creatures beneath the soil.

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

Crisscross Japan by rail; enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.

The filmmakers shed light on octopuses as an essential part of Japanese cuisine, people raising them as pets and the efforts to farm them on land.

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

The 400-year-old Matsue Castle retains its original keep, a national treasure; black and imposing, it stands like a battleship; why did the lord build such an enormous keep on such a small site?

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 host examines "The Garden of the Shika Chaya," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Utagawa Toyokuni that features townspeople in an open-air teahouse.

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.

Shibata Fumie learns how "kaiki," a thin silk fabric, can produce a layered final product that looks like a digital image.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique makeup, its onnagata techniques and stage machinery.

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.

Using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer developed its own original flavor, breathing new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.

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

In Shibuya, one of Tokyo's largest districts, a piano near a station ticket gate draws passersby to stop and play, filling the air with heartfelt melodies.

Izumo, known as the home of the gods, fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland; with beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart.

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

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.

Fuku-chan is popular with tourists visiting Matsumoto Castle, a National Treasure. Elsewhere, five cats live in a restaurant offering green soba noodles. Mya-chan lives at an inn in a hot spring area.

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

Zac Reynolds visits an apple farm run by friendly locals, tries miso soup with shijimi clams, learns about a fishing village and explores the scenic Hotokegaura coast in Aomori Prefecture.

The filmmakers explore the world of somen noodles by learning the traditional techniques for making them and trying various somen dishes.

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 host travels to various cities around the world to explore tourist attractions and monuments and speaks to the local people there.

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