NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Japan has a long history of performing arts; traditions that have passed down for hundreds of years to the present day. Come along and let's dig a little deeper.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

Sakana-kun (Fish Guy) is a self-taught marine biologist based in Chiba. He speaks about his endless curiosity for new fish knowledge, as well as the crisis currently facing the planet's marine life.

Kanoa, from Hawaii, steps into the beautiful, mystical world of Okayama where unique gods are venerated at shrines and otherworldly rituals take place in Buddhist temples.

We travel north with Chef Watanabe to the historic and beautiful city of Morioka, where we taste several noodle dishes and learn how to cook a meal that has long been enjoyed by local families.

A drugstore in Tokyo's busy Shinjuku district sells medicine, cosmetics, and snacks around the clock. Why do people shop there? For three days and nights near the end of 2023, we asked them.

Japan has a long history of performing arts; traditions that have passed down for hundreds of years to the present day. Come along and let's dig a little deeper.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused widespread damage, including destroyed houses, schools, and hospitals. Structural engineer Miyamoto Hideki is working with local people to repair buildings.

In Japan, researchers are gathering scientific evidence on the effects of acupuncture and moxibustion. We examine how they improve stroke aftereffects, atopic dermatitis and other issues.

Kanoa, from Hawaii, steps into the beautiful, mystical world of Okayama where unique gods are venerated at shrines and otherworldly rituals take place in Buddhist temples.

Sakana-kun (Fish Guy) is a self-taught marine biologist based in Chiba. He speaks about his endless curiosity for new fish knowledge, as well as the crisis currently facing the planet's marine life.

With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

We travel north with Chef Watanabe to the historic and beautiful city of Morioka, where we taste several noodle dishes and learn how to cook a meal that has long been enjoyed by local families.

A drugstore in Tokyo's busy Shinjuku district sells medicine, cosmetics, and snacks around the clock. Why do people shop there? For three days and nights near the end of 2023, we asked them.

Jellyfish are central to marine biodiversity, with more than 4,000 species globally. This episode follows a JAMSTEC research team that's been discovering deep-sea jellyfish one after another.

Kanoa, from Hawaii, steps into the beautiful, mystical world of Okayama where unique gods are venerated at shrines and otherworldly rituals take place in Buddhist temples.

Sakana-kun (Fish Guy) is a self-taught marine biologist based in Chiba. He speaks about his endless curiosity for new fish knowledge, as well as the crisis currently facing the planet's marine life.

Japan has a long history of performing arts; traditions that have passed down for hundreds of years to the present day. Come along and let's dig a little deeper.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

We travel north with Chef Watanabe to the historic and beautiful city of Morioka, where we taste several noodle dishes and learn how to cook a meal that has long been enjoyed by local families.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused widespread damage, including destroyed houses, schools, and hospitals. Structural engineer Miyamoto Hideki is working with local people to repair buildings.

With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

This episode introduces new food preservation technologies that offer next-level performance when it comes to protecting flavor and freshness.

A drugstore in Tokyo's busy Shinjuku district sells medicine, cosmetics, and snacks around the clock. Why do people shop there? For three days and nights near the end of 2023, we asked them.

Jellyfish are central to marine biodiversity, with more than 4,000 species globally. This episode follows a JAMSTEC research team that's been discovering deep-sea jellyfish one after another.

Kanoa, from Hawaii, steps into the beautiful, mystical world of Okayama where unique gods are venerated at shrines and otherworldly rituals take place in Buddhist temples.

We travel north with Chef Watanabe to the historic and beautiful city of Morioka, where we taste several noodle dishes and learn how to cook a meal that has long been enjoyed by local families.

With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Homes.

Japan has a long history of performing arts; traditions that have passed down for hundreds of years to the present day. Come along and let's dig a little deeper.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.