NHK World TV

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.

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

The host explores the variety and charm of boxed meals that are sold at train stations in Japan, prepared primarily for consumption during train journeys.

Foreigners learn useful Japanese workplace expressions, explore business cultures and improve kanji proficiency.

A look at the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

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.

MADKID, a male dance-and-vocal group famous in the anime song scene, and Yuika, a singer-songwriter with a growing international fanbase, perform their top tracks and discuss their music.

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 filmmakers present a variety of stories on Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

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.

The host explores the variety and charm of boxed meals that are sold at train stations in Japan, prepared primarily for consumption during train journeys.

The filmmakers shed light on how Kyotoites hold various rites to expel calamity and pray for a peaceful life on Lunar New Year's Eve.

Foreigners learn useful Japanese workplace expressions, explore business cultures and improve kanji proficiency.

A look at the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.

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

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.

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.

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.

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

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.

MADKID, a male dance-and-vocal group famous in the anime song scene, and Yuika, a singer-songwriter with a growing international fanbase, perform their top tracks and discuss their music.

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 filmmakers present a variety of stories on Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

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.

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.

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.

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

The host explores the variety and charm of boxed meals that are sold at train stations in Japan, prepared primarily for consumption during train journeys.

The filmmakers shed light on how Kyotoites hold various rites to expel calamity and pray for a peaceful life on Lunar New Year's Eve.

Foreigners learn useful Japanese workplace expressions, explore business cultures and improve kanji proficiency.

A look at the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.

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.

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.

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

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.

MADKID, a male dance-and-vocal group famous in the anime song scene, and Yuika, a singer-songwriter with a growing international fanbase, perform their top tracks and discuss their music.

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 filmmakers present a variety of stories on Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

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.

The host explores the variety and charm of boxed meals that are sold at train stations in Japan, prepared primarily for consumption during train journeys.

The filmmakers shed light on how Kyotoites hold various rites to expel calamity and pray for a peaceful life on Lunar New Year's Eve.

Foreigners learn useful Japanese workplace expressions, explore business cultures and improve kanji proficiency.

A look at the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The trio explores a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Japan, and learns the techniques for making glass from experts.

The filmmaker explores Yonezawa's safflowers and their deep red color resembling the sun used for dyeing fabric.

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

The filmmaker presents poetic videos in collaboration with Mine Kawakami, a renowned pianist, to make one experience the seasons of Yamato, a former province in Japan.

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Peter MacMillan examines the word kuruma, which means wheel and wheeled vehicle, and how the word rolls its way into many Japanese expressions.

The hosts explain how to say how long something will take with an example situation at the Ninja Museum.

The filmmakers take a look at a small bookshop in Tokyo that specializes in Vietnamese books and explore how books in their native language serve as spiritual nourishment for the Vietnamese in Japan.

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 explore the hills in the town of Genoa, Italy.

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.

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.

The filmmakers explore Inami Shishimai, a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture.

The filmmakers explore how Harano Etsuro and his family take care of their private herb garden and preserve the wisdom and the legacy of their ancestors.

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

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

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

The filmmakers showcase the bird's-eye view above Shiretoko Peninsula, the northeastern tip of Hokkaido, and shed light on an underwater photographer who dives among the ice floes of Shiretoko.

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.

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

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

Experts talk about the history and diversity of ramen made in the Niigata Prefecture, one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots.

The trio explores a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Japan, and learns the techniques for making glass from experts.

The filmmaker explores Yonezawa's safflowers and their deep red color resembling the sun used for dyeing fabric.

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.

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.

Peter MacMillan examines the word kuruma, which means wheel and wheeled vehicle, and how the word rolls its way into many Japanese expressions.

The hosts explain how to say how long something will take with an example situation at the Ninja Museum.

The filmmakers take a look at a small bookshop in Tokyo that specializes in Vietnamese books and explore how books in their native language serve as spiritual nourishment for the Vietnamese in Japan.

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.

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.

The nuns introduce the Chrysanthemum Festival and prepare special sushi, salads and dumplings for the moon viewing on the autumnal equinox.

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.

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.

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.

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

The filmmakers explore Inami Shishimai, a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture.

The filmmakers explore how Harano Etsuro and his family take care of their private herb garden and preserve the wisdom and the legacy of their ancestors.

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.

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

The trio explores a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Japan, and learns the techniques for making glass from experts.

The filmmaker explores Yonezawa's safflowers and their deep red color resembling the sun used for dyeing fabric.

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.

Atsuko Okatsuka, a US-based stand-up comedian, discusses her motivation for pursuing comedy and finding humor in the hardships of being a minority.

The filmmakers take a look at a small bookshop in Tokyo that specializes in Vietnamese books and explore how books in their native language serve as spiritual nourishment for the Vietnamese in Japan.

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 explore Shirakami-Sanchi, or the Shirakami Mountain Range, home to one of the world's largest beech forests and a variety of wildlife.

The 8-km-long Meguro River has long supported the lives of people in the southwest of central Tokyo; we discover how its history mirrors the evolution of the city itself.

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

The filmmakers explore Inami Shishimai, a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture.

The filmmakers explore how Harano Etsuro and his family take care of their private herb garden and preserve the wisdom and the legacy of their ancestors.

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.

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.

The nuns introduce the Chrysanthemum Festival and prepare special sushi, salads and dumplings for the moon viewing on the autumnal equinox.

Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the new treatments.

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

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

Experts talk about the history and diversity of ramen made in the Niigata Prefecture, one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots.

The trio explores a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Japan, and learns the techniques for making glass from experts.

The filmmaker explores Yonezawa's safflowers and their deep red color resembling the sun used for dyeing fabric.

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.

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.

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

The filmmakers explore Inami Shishimai, a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture.

The filmmakers explore how Harano Etsuro and his family take care of their private herb garden and preserve the wisdom and the legacy of their ancestors.

Peter MacMillan examines the word kuruma, which means wheel and wheeled vehicle, and how the word rolls its way into many Japanese expressions.

The hosts explain how to say how long something will take with an example situation at the Ninja Museum.

The filmmakers take a look at a small bookshop in Tokyo that specializes in Vietnamese books and explore how books in their native language serve as spiritual nourishment for the Vietnamese in Japan.

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

The filmmakers showcase the bird's-eye view above Shiretoko Peninsula, the northeastern tip of Hokkaido, and shed light on an underwater photographer who dives among the ice floes of Shiretoko.

Atsuko Okatsuka, a US-based stand-up comedian, discusses her motivation for pursuing comedy and finding humor in the hardships of being a minority.

The filmmakers shed light on a woman in Hiroshima Prefecture who preserves the memories of atomic bomb survivors in her hometown.

A web designer discusses why he started wearing makeup and how it led to deeper personal changes.

A print warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once, Shinobazu Pond and the Sumida River.

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

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.

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.

The nuns introduce the Chrysanthemum Festival and prepare special sushi, salads and dumplings for the moon viewing on the autumnal equinox.

Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the new treatments.

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.

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.

After an earthquake strikes, there's a high risk of fire spreading; looking at the latest research on how to escape from these fires, and what people can do to stay safe.

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.

The filmmakers shed light on a 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen, which is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-meter mountain.

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.

Peter MacMillan examines the word kuruma, which means wheel and wheeled vehicle, and how the word rolls its way into many Japanese expressions.

The hosts explain how to say how long something will take with an example situation at the Ninja Museum.

The filmmakers take a look at a small bookshop in Tokyo that specializes in Vietnamese books and explore how books in their native language serve as spiritual nourishment for the Vietnamese in Japan.

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.

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

Experts talk about the history and diversity of ramen made in the Niigata Prefecture, one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots.

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.

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.

The filmmakers showcase the bird's-eye view above Shiretoko Peninsula, the northeastern tip of Hokkaido, and shed light on an underwater photographer who dives among the ice floes of Shiretoko.

Masters of horseback archery and swordsmanship keep the samurai spirit alive in Kyushu.

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.

Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi introduce a simplified version of kimizushi featuring yam and eggs instead of rice.

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.

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

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 dress as monsters called namahage on New Year's Eve as part of a good-natured tradition that strengthens family and community bonds.

The filmmakers explore Nara's herb scene by visiting Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in summer, where the herbs are in full bloom.

Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the new treatments.

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.

An aerial journey across 21st century Japan, a bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

The host teaches what one can say in Japanese when it is time to change the subject in a social environment.

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

Chef Rika presents an easy-to-follow recipe for ginger chicken wings for two servings.

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

Daniel Moore explores Nagano, a mountainous region with a rich cultural heritage; he's captivated by the winter landscape of its northern area.

Part 2/2. A look at Niigata's Sanjo City which is considered by many to be the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces a vast array of different ramen utensils.

Masters of horseback archery and swordsmanship keep the samurai spirit alive in Kyushu.

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

The host explores various products that were developed in response to Japan's intense summer heat, including a specially designed super-cooling refrigerator and heat-resistant strawberries.

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

Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi introduce a simplified version of kimizushi featuring yam and eggs instead of rice.

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

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

The nuns pick up chestnuts and cook gammodoki on the day of kanro. They then prepare mochi rice with homemade miso.

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.

The filmmakers place a piano inside a shopping arcade in Kumamoto, where people stop to play from their hearts.

The host teaches what one can say in Japanese when it is time to change the subject in a social environment.

After an earthquake strikes, there's a high risk of fire spreading; looking at the latest research on how to escape from these fires, and what people can do to stay safe.

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

Performers dress as monsters called namahage on New Year's Eve as part of a good-natured tradition that strengthens family and community bonds.

The filmmakers explore Nara's herb scene by visiting Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in summer, where the herbs are in full bloom.

Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the new treatments.

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

Daniel Moore explores Nagano, a mountainous region with a rich cultural heritage; he's captivated by the winter landscape of its northern area.

Featuring companies using creative ways to get fine art by undiscovered artists into people's homes and public spaces.

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

The host explores various products that were developed in response to Japan's intense summer heat, including a specially designed super-cooling refrigerator and heat-resistant strawberries.

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

Peter MacMillan examines the word kuruma, which means wheel and wheeled vehicle, and how the word rolls its way into many Japanese expressions.

The hosts explain how to say how long something will take with an example situation at the Ninja Museum.

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

The filmmakers explore Shirakawa-go, one of Japan's snowiest regions, famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes.

Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi introduce a simplified version of kimizushi featuring yam and eggs instead of rice.

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

Performers dress as monsters called namahage on New Year's Eve as part of a good-natured tradition that strengthens family and community bonds.

The filmmakers explore Nara's herb scene by visiting Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in summer, where the herbs are in full bloom.

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.

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

The nuns pick up chestnuts and cook gammodoki on the day of kanro. They then prepare mochi rice with homemade miso.

The host explores a test of equipment designed to automate the mapping of marine plastics; the reporter speaks with an expert about using robots, AI and VR to investigate how humans learn to think.

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

Daniel Moore explores Nagano, a mountainous region with a rich cultural heritage; he's captivated by the winter landscape of its northern area.

Part 2/2. A look at Niigata's Sanjo City which is considered by many to be the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces a vast array of different ramen utensils.

Masters of horseback archery and swordsmanship keep the samurai spirit alive in Kyushu.

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

The filmmakers place a piano inside a shopping arcade in Kumamoto, where people stop to play from their hearts.

The host teaches what one can say in Japanese when it is time to change the subject in a social environment.

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

Chef Rika presents an easy-to-follow recipe for ginger chicken wings for two servings.

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

Performers dress as monsters called namahage on New Year's Eve as part of a good-natured tradition that strengthens family and community bonds.

The filmmakers explore Nara's herb scene by visiting Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in summer, where the herbs are in full bloom.

Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi introduce a simplified version of kimizushi featuring yam and eggs instead of rice.

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

The host explores various products that were developed in response to Japan's intense summer heat, including a specially designed super-cooling refrigerator and heat-resistant strawberries.

An aerial journey across 21st century Japan, a bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

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

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.

Japan is a seismically active land, the Edo period is no exception; in the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, a guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.

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.

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.

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

The nuns pick up chestnuts and cook gammodoki on the day of kanro. They then prepare mochi rice with homemade miso.

The host explores a test of equipment designed to automate the mapping of marine plastics; the reporter speaks with an expert about using robots, AI and VR to investigate how humans learn to think.

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

The host explores various products that were developed in response to Japan's intense summer heat, including a specially designed super-cooling refrigerator and heat-resistant strawberries.

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

Masters of horseback archery and swordsmanship keep the samurai spirit alive in Kyushu.

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

The filmmakers place a piano inside a shopping arcade in Kumamoto, where people stop to play from their hearts.

Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi introduce a simplified version of kimizushi featuring yam and eggs instead of rice.

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

Daniel Moore explores Nagano, a mountainous region with a rich cultural heritage; he's captivated by the winter landscape of its northern area.

Part 2/2. A look at Niigata's Sanjo City which is considered by many to be the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces a vast array of different ramen utensils.

The host teaches what one can say in Japanese when it is time to change the subject in a social environment.

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

Chef Rika presents an easy-to-follow recipe for ginger chicken wings for two servings.

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

The host explores various products that were developed in response to Japan's intense summer heat, including a specially designed super-cooling refrigerator and heat-resistant strawberries.

An aerial journey across 21st century Japan, a bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

The filmmakers explore Ryogoku, the home of sumo, and learn how the sport took root after a devastating fire in the 17th century.

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

The filmmakers place a piano inside a shopping arcade in Kumamoto, where people stop to play from their hearts.

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.

The host explores various products that were developed in response to Japan's intense summer heat, including a specially designed super-cooling refrigerator and heat-resistant strawberries.

Lay judges in Japan share their experience of working in courts and joining a networking event for former lay judges.

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.

The filmmakers showcase the traditional Japanese night of the oni, Oniyo, where people are cleansed of troubles.

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

The host explores a test of equipment designed to automate the mapping of marine plastics; the reporter speaks with an expert about using robots, AI and VR to investigate how humans learn to think.

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

The host explores various products that were developed in response to Japan's intense summer heat, including a specially designed super-cooling refrigerator and heat-resistant strawberries.

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.

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.