NHK World TV

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The host reveals the redevelopment of the Joban Line, which was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in many aspects of daily life and experiments that help visualize sequences and predict future outcomes.

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

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

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

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.

Kataoka explores Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, and finds the beauty in functional objects.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains heroic archetypes in kabuki, including sweet, funny and bad boys.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in many aspects of daily life and experiments that help visualize sequences and predict future outcomes.

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

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

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

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

Kataoka explores Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, and finds the beauty in functional objects.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains heroic archetypes in kabuki, including sweet, funny and bad boys.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The filmmakers capture the beauty of the many different faces of Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan southwest of Tokyo, through time-lapse photography.

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in many aspects of daily life and experiments that help visualize sequences and predict future outcomes.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Kataoka explores Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, and finds the beauty in functional objects.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains heroic archetypes in kabuki, including sweet, funny and bad boys.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The filmmakers capture the beauty of the many different faces of Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan southwest of Tokyo, through time-lapse photography.

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in many aspects of daily life and experiments that help visualize sequences and predict future outcomes.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Kataoka explores Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, and finds the beauty in functional objects.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains heroic archetypes in kabuki, including sweet, funny and bad boys.

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 this series, prestigious award-winning programs produced by broadcasters across Japan.

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

May J showcases a selection of anisong fan favorites and welcomes MYTH & ROID to the studio for a chat and a live performance.

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 explore the history of Japanese frozen food and flash freezing technology.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

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

Michael Rice cycles along Yatsugatake highlands, tries eating prehistoric style and explores a bird sanctuary forest.

A popular edutainment show for kids in Japan, featuring the main character Wakey and his friends, who bring interesting facts to make every day more fun; the show opens a "Door to Knowledge," sparking children's curiosity about science, nature, art, history, and more; packed with exciting segments such as games, dance, live music, cooking, comedy skits, town explorations, and manga, it's loaded wi

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.

Exploring the scenery of Iwate Prefecture and its historic sites representing a Buddhist paradise.

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

The host embarks on a journey across Japan to explore the food culture surrounding one of its most popular dishes: ramen.

Kyoto's braided cords become fashion accessories for the nobility during the Heian period, valued in religious and formal settings.

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.

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

In this series, prestigious award-winning programs produced by broadcasters across Japan.

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.

Exploring the scenery of Iwate Prefecture and its historic sites representing a Buddhist paradise.

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

Michael Rice cycles along Yatsugatake highlands, tries eating prehistoric style and explores a bird sanctuary forest.

A popular edutainment show for kids in Japan, featuring the main character Wakey and his friends, who bring interesting facts to make every day more fun; the show opens a "Door to Knowledge," sparking children's curiosity about science, nature, art, history, and more; packed with exciting segments such as games, dance, live music, cooking, comedy skits, town explorations, and manga, it's loaded wi

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

May J showcases a selection of anisong fan favorites and welcomes MYTH & ROID to the studio for a chat and a live performance.

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 explore the history of Japanese frozen food and flash freezing technology.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

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

The host embarks on a journey across Japan to explore the food culture surrounding one of its most popular dishes: ramen.

Kyoto's braided cords become fashion accessories for the nobility during the Heian period, valued in religious and formal settings.

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.

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

In this series, prestigious award-winning programs produced by broadcasters across Japan.

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

Michael Rice cycles along Yatsugatake highlands, tries eating prehistoric style and explores a bird sanctuary forest.

A popular edutainment show for kids in Japan, featuring the main character Wakey and his friends, who bring interesting facts to make every day more fun; the show opens a "Door to Knowledge," sparking children's curiosity about science, nature, art, history, and more; packed with exciting segments such as games, dance, live music, cooking, comedy skits, town explorations, and manga, it's loaded wi

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

May J showcases a selection of anisong fan favorites and welcomes MYTH & ROID to the studio for a chat and a live performance.

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 explore the history of Japanese frozen food and flash freezing technology.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

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

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

Exploring the scenery of Iwate Prefecture and its historic sites representing a Buddhist paradise.

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

The host embarks on a journey across Japan to explore the food culture surrounding one of its most popular dishes: ramen.

Kyoto's braided cords become fashion accessories for the nobility during the Heian period, valued in religious and formal settings.

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.

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

In this series, prestigious award-winning programs produced by broadcasters across Japan.

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

Michael Rice cycles along Yatsugatake highlands, tries eating prehistoric style and explores a bird sanctuary forest.

A popular edutainment show for kids in Japan, featuring the main character Wakey and his friends, who bring interesting facts to make every day more fun; the show opens a "Door to Knowledge," sparking children's curiosity about science, nature, art, history, and more; packed with exciting segments such as games, dance, live music, cooking, comedy skits, town explorations, and manga, it's loaded wi

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

May J showcases a selection of anisong fan favorites and welcomes MYTH & ROID to the studio for a chat and a live performance.

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 explore the history of Japanese frozen food and flash freezing technology.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

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

The host embarks on a journey across Japan to explore the food culture surrounding one of its most popular dishes: ramen.

Kyoto's braided cords become fashion accessories for the nobility during the Heian period, valued in religious and formal settings.

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.

Exploring the scenery of Iwate Prefecture and its historic sites representing a Buddhist paradise.

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

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

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

Kataoka explores Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, and finds the beauty in functional objects.

The filmmakers visit the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made to see their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists.

The filmmakers show how snow melts into water, which is used to grow rice in Yonezawa, and how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines.

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 discusses Japanese words and expressions related to rivers or streams and the culture behind them.

Amy Ota explains how to say one has done something before by changing a verb to past tense and adding koto arimasu.

Janni Olsson speaks with Hasebe Ai, a weather forecaster and disaster relief specialist, about what populations vulnerable to typhoons can prepare ahead of time to minimize damage.

The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.

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

The filmmaker explores the streets of Faro, the southernmost city in Portugal.

Transgender people discuss work, marriage and leisure, as they try to live their normal daily lives in a society still lacking in understanding.

Visiting places across Japan to learn about their fascinating culture and experiencing the charms of their daily life.

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

Teams of around 150 people carry "taikodai," large parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance.

The 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.

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

The filmmakers capture the beauty of the many different faces of Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan southwest of Tokyo, through time-lapse photography.

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

The filmmaker explores the streets of Faro, the southernmost city in Portugal.

A hot spring doctor in Noboribetsu, one of the best-known onsen towns, shares how he manages the resort town's water sources for customers and the challenges he has to overcome.

Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others.

Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.

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

Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The filmmakers spotlight the ramen of Kamaishi, Iwate, its ultra-thin noodles and amber broth, and the story of a people who overcame disaster.

The filmmakers visit the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made to see their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists.

The filmmakers show how snow melts into water, which is used to grow rice in Yonezawa, and how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines.

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

Transgender people discuss work, marriage and leisure, as they try to live their normal daily lives in a society still lacking in understanding.

Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to rivers or streams and the culture behind them.

Amy Ota explains how to say one has done something before by changing a verb to past tense and adding koto arimasu.

Janni Olsson speaks with Hasebe Ai, a weather forecaster and disaster relief specialist, about what populations vulnerable to typhoons can prepare ahead of time to minimize damage.

The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.

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

A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy; born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history.

Learning about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui; the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers.

Visiting places across Japan to learn about their fascinating culture and experiencing the charms of their daily life.

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

Various passersby, from a kindergarten teacher to high school friends, play the street piano in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station.

Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others.

Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.

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

Teams of around 150 people carry "taikodai," large parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance.

The 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.

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

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

Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The filmmakers visit the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made to see their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists.

The filmmakers show how snow melts into water, which is used to grow rice in Yonezawa, and how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines.

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

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year; how does he design games that captivate players around the world?

Janni Olsson speaks with Hasebe Ai, a weather forecaster and disaster relief specialist, about what populations vulnerable to typhoons can prepare ahead of time to minimize damage.

The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.

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

Experts reveal ancient burial mounds on a plateau above the Osaka Plain; they explore how these 1,600-year-old structures served as the resting places for powerful rulers and elites.

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.

Teams of around 150 people carry "taikodai," large parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance.

The 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.

Visiting places across Japan to learn about their fascinating culture and experiencing the charms of their daily life.

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

A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy; born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history.

Learning about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui; the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers.

From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips on superfoods and easy exercises.

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

Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The filmmakers spotlight the ramen of Kamaishi, Iwate, its ultra-thin noodles and amber broth, and the story of a people who overcame disaster.

The filmmakers visit the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made to see their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists.

The filmmakers show how snow melts into water, which is used to grow rice in Yonezawa, and how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines.

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

Various passersby, from a kindergarten teacher to high school friends, play the street piano in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station.

Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others.

Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.

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

Teams of around 150 people carry "taikodai," large parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance.

The 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 discusses Japanese words and expressions related to rivers or streams and the culture behind them.

Amy Ota explains how to say one has done something before by changing a verb to past tense and adding koto arimasu.

Janni Olsson speaks with Hasebe Ai, a weather forecaster and disaster relief specialist, about what populations vulnerable to typhoons can prepare ahead of time to minimize damage.

The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.

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

A hot spring doctor in Noboribetsu, one of the best-known onsen towns, shares how he manages the resort town's water sources for customers and the challenges he has to overcome.

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year; how does he design games that captivate players around the world?

The filmmakers take a look at the history of Gojinjo Taiko, a powerful performance by masked drummers that originated hundreds of years ago in Japan.

A group of young men and women come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly cooked seafood.

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

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

Visiting places across Japan to learn about their fascinating culture and experiencing the charms of their daily life.

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

A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy; born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history.

Learning about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui; the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers.

From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips on superfoods and easy exercises.

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

Transgender people discuss work, marriage and leisure, as they try to live their normal daily lives in a society still lacking in understanding.

When a major earthquake hits, the ground can turn into muddy water; this is called liquefaction; buildings may sink or tilt and become uninhabitable; find out the mechanisms and how to prevent it.

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

The filmmaker sheds light on the historic sites that preserve the legacy of Uesugi Yozan, a feudal lord who saved the Yonezawa Domain from financial ruin.

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

Various passersby, from a kindergarten teacher to high school friends, play the street piano in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station.

Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to rivers or streams and the culture behind them.

Amy Ota explains how to say one has done something before by changing a verb to past tense and adding koto arimasu.

Janni Olsson speaks with Hasebe Ai, a weather forecaster and disaster relief specialist, about what populations vulnerable to typhoons can prepare ahead of time to minimize damage.

The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.

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

Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The filmmakers spotlight the ramen of Kamaishi, Iwate, its ultra-thin noodles and amber broth, and the story of a people who overcame disaster.

Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others.

Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.

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

A hot spring doctor in Noboribetsu, one of the best-known onsen towns, shares how he manages the resort town's water sources for customers and the challenges he has to overcome.

The host explores the unique and astonishing culinary culture along the Hokuriku railroad, which became popular due to the "kitamaebune" traders.

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

Various passersby, from a kindergarten teacher to high school friends, play the street piano in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station.

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.

One in 45 Japanese people is suspected to have a gambling addiction. A man who made a clean break from gambling shares his recovery journey from addiction.

The filmmakers follow the daily life of gold mine workers of various ages and backgrounds in Kagoshima, Japan, for three days.

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

The filmmakers take a look at the history of Gojinjo Taiko, a powerful performance by masked drummers that originated hundreds of years ago in Japan.

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.

From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips on superfoods and easy exercises.

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

A rice farmer from Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture, shares stories of traditional farming and the philosophy of farm work.

A look at what one can say or do when they would like to politely disagree in a social setting in Japan.

The filmmakers explore the spiritual aspects of Japan, a land of timeless wonder and mystery that has long captivated historic explorers.

Master Chef Saito demonstrates how to make miso-mayo baked eggs, an easy-to-make dish with a traditional Japanese taste and modern twist.

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

Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The host embarks on a pleasantly flavorful journey through Kagoshima Prefecture's diverse ramen, featuring a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm.

The host explores the unique and astonishing culinary culture along the Hokuriku railroad, which became popular due to the "kitamaebune" traders.

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

The host explores the innovative approaches of two companies that utilize new types of fish to address challenges in achieving sustainable seafood production.

One in 45 Japanese people is suspected to have a gambling addiction. A man who made a clean break from gambling shares his recovery journey from addiction.

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 look at Amazake, the sweet drink made from rice fermented with koji mold that has been a secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years.

On Keichitsu day, the filmmakers follow the nuns at Otowasan Kannonji Temple as they gather nobiru and prepare various dishes for a cherry blossom viewing party.

The filmmakers follow the daily life of gold mine workers of various ages and backgrounds in Kagoshima, Japan, for three days.

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

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

A look at what one can say or do when they would like to politely disagree in a social setting in Japan.

When a major earthquake hits, the ground can turn into muddy water; this is called liquefaction; buildings may sink or tilt and become uninhabitable; find out the mechanisms and how to prevent it.

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

The filmmakers take a look at the history of Gojinjo Taiko, a powerful performance by masked drummers that originated hundreds of years ago in Japan.

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.

From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips on superfoods and easy exercises.

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

Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

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

The filmmakers capture the beauty of the many different faces of Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan southwest of Tokyo, through time-lapse photography.

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

The host explores the innovative approaches of two companies that utilize new types of fish to address challenges in achieving sustainable seafood production.

Magician Ibuki discusses his rise to success as the first Japanese winner of a prestigious magic competition and his method for creating original tricks.

Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to rivers or streams and the culture behind them.

Amy Ota explains how to say one has done something before by changing a verb to past tense and adding koto arimasu.

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

The filmmakers explore why Japanese Christians in the Nagasaki region went into hiding and how the faith was kept alive for 250 years without priests or churches.

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 take a look at the history of Gojinjo Taiko, a powerful performance by masked drummers that originated hundreds of years ago in Japan.

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.

The filmmakers follow the daily life of gold mine workers of various ages and backgrounds in Kagoshima, Japan, for three days.

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

The filmmakers look at Amazake, the sweet drink made from rice fermented with koji mold that has been a secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years.

On Keichitsu day, the filmmakers follow the nuns at Otowasan Kannonji Temple as they gather nobiru and prepare various dishes for a cherry blossom viewing party.

Japanese researchers explore a variety of cat-related subjects, from the evolutionary origins of cuteness to the potential use of feline DNA to treat kidney disease.

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

Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The host embarks on a pleasantly flavorful journey through Kagoshima Prefecture's diverse ramen, featuring a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm.

The host explores the unique and astonishing culinary culture along the Hokuriku railroad, which became popular due to the "kitamaebune" traders.

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

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

A look at what one can say or do when they would like to politely disagree in a social setting in Japan.

The filmmakers explore the spiritual aspects of Japan, a land of timeless wonder and mystery that has long captivated historic explorers.

Master Chef Saito demonstrates how to make miso-mayo baked eggs, an easy-to-make dish with a traditional Japanese taste and modern twist.

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

The filmmakers take a look at the history of Gojinjo Taiko, a powerful performance by masked drummers that originated hundreds of years ago in Japan.

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.

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 explores the innovative approaches of two companies that utilize new types of fish to address challenges in achieving sustainable seafood production.

A rice farmer from Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture, shares stories of traditional farming and the philosophy of farm work.

Magician Ibuki discusses his rise to success as the first Japanese winner of a prestigious magic competition and his method for creating original tricks.

The host explores the process of making ryusei rockets that carry prayers from people in the community to the sky.

The filmmakers explore a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics.

The filmmakers visualize the atomic bombs' impact through a man's testimony of being exposed in Hiroshima.

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

The filmmakers follow the daily life of gold mine workers of various ages and backgrounds in Kagoshima, Japan, for three days.

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

The filmmakers look at Amazake, the sweet drink made from rice fermented with koji mold that has been a secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years.

On Keichitsu day, the filmmakers follow the nuns at Otowasan Kannonji Temple as they gather nobiru and prepare various dishes for a cherry blossom viewing party.

Japanese researchers explore a variety of cat-related subjects, from the evolutionary origins of cuteness to the potential use of feline DNA to treat kidney disease.

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

The host explores the innovative approaches of two companies that utilize new types of fish to address challenges in achieving sustainable seafood production.

One in 45 Japanese people is suspected to have a gambling addiction. A man who made a clean break from gambling shares his recovery journey from addiction.

The host explores the unique and astonishing culinary culture along the Hokuriku railroad, which became popular due to the "kitamaebune" traders.

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

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

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.

Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The host embarks on a pleasantly flavorful journey through Kagoshima Prefecture's diverse ramen, featuring a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm.

A look at what one can say or do when they would like to politely disagree in a social setting in Japan.

The filmmakers explore the spiritual aspects of Japan, a land of timeless wonder and mystery that has long captivated historic explorers.

Master Chef Saito demonstrates how to make miso-mayo baked eggs, an easy-to-make dish with a traditional Japanese taste and modern twist.

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

The host explores the innovative approaches of two companies that utilize new types of fish to address challenges in achieving sustainable seafood production.

A rice farmer from Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture, shares stories of traditional farming and the philosophy of farm work.

The filmmakers explore Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture, a mountain town with deep ties to Tokyo. Originally a bustling lodging town, a Western missionary's love for the area paved the way for its rebirth as a summer getaway.

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

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

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

Reporter Cyrus Nozomu Sethna learns about the development of liquid glass coating from Shioda Masatoshi.

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

The host explores the innovative approaches of two companies that utilize new types of fish to address challenges in achieving sustainable seafood production.

The filmmakers follow a man who chose not to own a smartphone.

The legacy of Matsumoto Myokei, a master sculptor of Buddhist statues, lives on through his grandson, Shukan. 80 years after the atomic bomb attacks, Shukan channels his inherited skills to sculpt a message of peace.

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

The filmmakers shed light on a major kagura event in Buzen, Fukuoka Prefecture, featuring 24 music and dance performances to entertain the gods for two days.

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

Japanese researchers explore a variety of cat-related subjects, from the evolutionary origins of cuteness to the potential use of feline DNA to treat kidney disease.

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

The host explores the innovative approaches of two companies that utilize new types of fish to address challenges in achieving sustainable seafood production.

A farmer in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, shares the traditional method of harvesting plants to make the best wasabi.

Murasame Tatsumasa, a Swedish-born Japanese garden care expert, introduces the subtle aspects of formal gardens and ways to appreciate the historic Japanese aesthetic.