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

Highlights from the eighth day of the Grand Sumo Tournament, where professional sumo wrestlers compete to emerge victorious.

The host presents the history and tradition of the long-standing sumo topknot hairstyle, which reflects the rank and status of the wrestlers.

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

James Lambiasi explores the history, architecture and stylish sensibility of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.

NEWS7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio; it's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

The filmmakers explore a Kobe-based factory that has battled through various challenges to sustain production of its traditional ekiben.

Kumano's heavy rainfall nurtures the 1340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida; we see the flow of Kumano's water and the work of rice farmers.

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

In 2025, Sanada Hiromi was honored by the Florence Nightingale International Foundation for her work in nursing science and engineering, bedsore treatment and more; she shares her vision for nursing.

Three people with international roots living in Japan talk about the comfort dishes that give them a sense of home.

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

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

The host visits northern Tokyo's Nishiarai, learns about its evolution from a farming village to an industrial district and explores a local temple.

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

The filmmakers explore Ishigaki Island, an island southwest of Okinawa Prefecture's main island and a home to around 50,000 people.

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

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 filmmakers explore a Kobe-based factory that has battled through various challenges to sustain production of its traditional ekiben.

Kumano's heavy rainfall nurtures the 1340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida; we see the flow of Kumano's water and the work of rice farmers.

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

Highlights of all the action from the ninth day of the Grand Sumo Tournament, where professional sumo wrestlers compete to emerge victorious.

The filmmakers shed light on the different prizes, ranging from cash to an entire cow-worth of beef, for winning Sumo championships in Japan.

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

The host explores the influence of history, nature and culture on the words and expressions used in the Japanese language.

Fun and easy Japanese; fast track your language learning with these simple expressions; plus handy travel tips and easy kanji; give it a try!

Three people with international roots living in Japan talk about the comfort dishes that give them a sense of home.

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

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

In 2025, Sanada Hiromi was honored by the Florence Nightingale International Foundation for her work in nursing science and engineering, bedsore treatment and more; she shares her vision for nursing.

Features the Hida region in Gifu Prefecture, home to some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills.

The filmmakers explore the ramen culture and history of Hokkaido Prefecture and the origin story of the Sapporo miso ramen.

The host examines "Fly-fishing," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai that features a group of anglers using drifting mosquito hooks to fish.

With a recent spate of data breaches caused by AI-powered cyberattacks on Japanese firms, we look at how the damage from such incidents extends to individuals and what can be done to minimize it.

The filmmakers explore Ishigaki Island, an island southwest of Okinawa Prefecture's main island and a home to around 50,000 people.

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

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.

Host Lemi Duncan presents experts' insights on digital twin technology, which analyzed a landslide in Atami and prevented further disasters in 2021.

COP31 host Turkey is pursuing a Zero Waste policy, tackling climate change by cutting waste that emits lots of greenhouse gases and turning it into renewable fuel; we take a deep look at the strategy.

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

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

The host explores the influence of history, nature and culture on the words and expressions used in the Japanese language.

Fun and easy Japanese; fast track your language learning with these simple expressions; plus handy travel tips and easy kanji; give it a try!

Three people with international roots living in Japan talk about the comfort dishes that give them a sense of home.

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.

Highlights of all the action from the ninth day of the Grand Sumo Tournament, where professional sumo wrestlers compete to emerge victorious.

The filmmakers shed light on the different prizes, ranging from cash to an entire cow-worth of beef, for winning Sumo championships in Japan.

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

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

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

Chef Rika offers new ways to enjoy Japanese tofu, including a comforting bowl of crispy agedashi tofu in dashi broth and a light salad featuring a tofu-based dressing.

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

For three days, the filmmakers interview visitors of an amusement arcade near Tokyo about the appeal of games that offer no cash or prizes, no matter how many tokens are won.

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

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.

Highlights of all the action from the ninth day of the Grand Sumo Tournament, where professional sumo wrestlers compete to emerge victorious.

The filmmakers shed light on the different prizes, ranging from cash to an entire cow-worth of beef, for winning Sumo championships in Japan.

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

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