NHK WORLD-JAPAN

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.

Today: bentos with Marc and special guest Watanabe Akiko, a popular bento maker. They each use ketchup in their fun and easy recipes. From Shodoshima, a warigo bento for watching farmer's kabuki.

Chiba is known for peanuts. Area leather goods seller Iijima Satoshi uses discarded peanut skins from local farmers to make synthetic leather that's eco-friendly, durable and very versatile.

A Brazilian woman living in Japan is trying to promote a music video she made for kids about sexual abuse while navigating the differences between the two cultures.

It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to?

The Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions. This time: Ainu Houses.

"Keitora" are Japanese light pickup trucks. They're used to transport goods, but that's far from their only role. In a 5-minute digest, we discover the surprising possibilities of keitora.

Japanese melons are known to be juicy and intensely sweet. Their beautiful netting patterns indicate careful cultivation and wonderful flavor. Meet dedicated farmers and savor a truly versatile fruit.

Koji Mayuyama, a pottery restorer, secretly kept a number of damaged items from antique dealers. He returns them to their pre-breaking appearance. This show sticks to his secret workshop.

This year saw the end of Sominsai, a festival in which loinclothed men plunge into freezing water, are enveloped in smoke, and jostle through the night to grasp a lucky sack as a form of prayer.

Narcotics agents are drug crime specialists who can never reveal their names or faces. They protect everyday life, fighting an unseen battle back and forth on the frontline.

Featured recipe: Buttered Mackerel with Ponzu/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

The Siege of Osaka" folding screen contains graphic images of suffering not found in similar works of its era. Professor Frederik Cryns uncovers the secrets of who painted it, and why.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan. Since its foundation in 711, the Inari deities attract worshippers with varying needs.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: diagnostic ultrasound machines & sports balls.

A storm surge is a rise in sea level. When caused by a large typhoon, this can trigger a disaster with large-scale flooding. We'll look at some countermeasures that Japan is undertaking.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "See the Wiggle Men!"...

Koji Mayuyama, a pottery restorer, secretly kept a number of damaged items from antique dealers. He returns them to their pre-breaking appearance. This show sticks to his secret workshop.

This year saw the end of Sominsai, a festival in which loinclothed men plunge into freezing water, are enveloped in smoke, and jostle through the night to grasp a lucky sack as a form of prayer.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: diagnostic ultrasound machines & sports balls.

A storm surge is a rise in sea level. When caused by a large typhoon, this can trigger a disaster with large-scale flooding. We'll look at some countermeasures that Japan is undertaking.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "See the Wiggle Men!"...

Narcotics agents are drug crime specialists who can never reveal their names or faces. They protect everyday life, fighting an unseen battle back and forth on the frontline.

Featured recipe: Buttered Mackerel with Ponzu/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

The Siege of Osaka" folding screen contains graphic images of suffering not found in similar works of its era. Professor Frederik Cryns uncovers the secrets of who painted it, and why.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan. Since its foundation in 711, the Inari deities attract worshippers with varying needs.

Koji Mayuyama, a pottery restorer, secretly kept a number of damaged items from antique dealers. He returns them to their pre-breaking appearance. This show sticks to his secret workshop.

This year saw the end of Sominsai, a festival in which loinclothed men plunge into freezing water, are enveloped in smoke, and jostle through the night to grasp a lucky sack as a form of prayer.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

#24 I can't eat raw eggs. / If there's something you can't or don't want to eat, say the name of the item and "wa taberaremasen.".

Kyoto has about 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues. Sculptors breathe life into these objects of worship.

The Siege of Osaka" folding screen contains graphic images of suffering not found in similar works of its era. Professor Frederik Cryns uncovers the secrets of who painted it, and why.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan. Since its foundation in 711, the Inari deities attract worshippers with varying needs.

Narcotics agents are drug crime specialists who can never reveal their names or faces. They protect everyday life, fighting an unseen battle back and forth on the frontline.

Featured recipe: Buttered Mackerel with Ponzu/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

Koji Mayuyama, a pottery restorer, secretly kept a number of damaged items from antique dealers. He returns them to their pre-breaking appearance. This show sticks to his secret workshop.

This year saw the end of Sominsai, a festival in which loinclothed men plunge into freezing water, are enveloped in smoke, and jostle through the night to grasp a lucky sack as a form of prayer.

Narcotics agents are drug crime specialists who can never reveal their names or faces. They protect everyday life, fighting an unseen battle back and forth on the frontline.

Featured recipe: Buttered Mackerel with Ponzu/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

#24 I can't eat raw eggs. / If there's something you can't or don't want to eat, say the name of the item and "wa taberaremasen.".

Kyoto has about 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues. Sculptors breathe life into these objects of worship.

The Siege of Osaka" folding screen contains graphic images of suffering not found in similar works of its era. Professor Frederik Cryns uncovers the secrets of who painted it, and why.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan. Since its foundation in 711, the Inari deities attract worshippers with varying needs.

Thirteen years since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the government's plan to decommission the plant is at a crossroads. We take a close look at the efforts to secure Fukushima's future.

Clothes can spark joy, but mass production has heavy environmental costs and clothing waste is a major, growing problem. Japanese firms and designers are taking up new projects to tackle the system.

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. Season 1-13.

"Keitora" are Japanese light pickup trucks. They're used to transport goods, but that's far from their only role. In a 5-minute digest, we discover the surprising possibilities of keitora.

Visit the southern island paradise, Taketomi Island, where kitties enjoy climbing great heights! How will they get home once the tide comes in?!

Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level. With a mirror-like pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography.

Passy, an exclusive residential area in Paris, is home to a number of famous people. Known for its landmarks and museums, we visit Maison de Balzac, a piano restorer's workshop, and Bois de Boulogne.

Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces. See the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.

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

#24 I can't eat raw eggs. / If there's something you can't or don't want to eat, say the name of the item and "wa taberaremasen.".

Kyoto has about 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues. Sculptors breathe life into these objects of worship.

Thirteen years since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the government's plan to decommission the plant is at a crossroads. We take a close look at the efforts to secure Fukushima's future.

Clothes can spark joy, but mass production has heavy environmental costs and clothing waste is a major, growing problem. Japanese firms and designers are taking up new projects to tackle the system.

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. Season 1-13.

"Keitora" are Japanese light pickup trucks. They're used to transport goods, but that's far from their only role. In a 5-minute digest, we discover the surprising possibilities of keitora.

Visit the southern island paradise, Taketomi Island, where kitties enjoy climbing great heights! How will they get home once the tide comes in?!

#24 I can't eat raw eggs. / If there's something you can't or don't want to eat, say the name of the item and "wa taberaremasen.".

Kyoto has about 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues. Sculptors breathe life into these objects of worship.

Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level. With a mirror-like pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography.

Passy, an exclusive residential area in Paris, is home to a number of famous people. Known for its landmarks and museums, we visit Maison de Balzac, a piano restorer's workshop, and Bois de Boulogne.

Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces. See the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.

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

Thirteen years since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the government's plan to decommission the plant is at a crossroads. We take a close look at the efforts to secure Fukushima's future.

Clothes can spark joy, but mass production has heavy environmental costs and clothing waste is a major, growing problem. Japanese firms and designers are taking up new projects to tackle the system.

Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level. With a mirror-like pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography.

Join May J. for great Japanese music! On the show this week: Qujila Yoluno Machi (a band that creates fantasies) and virtuoso freestyle pianist Keichan. Both acts are coming to chat and perform.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "See the Wiggle Men!"...

Passy, an exclusive residential area in Paris, is home to a number of famous people. Known for its landmarks and museums, we visit Maison de Balzac, a piano restorer's workshop, and Bois de Boulogne.

Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces. See the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.

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

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: diagnostic ultrasound machines & sports balls.

A storm surge is a rise in sea level. When caused by a large typhoon, this can trigger a disaster with large-scale flooding. We'll look at some countermeasures that Japan is undertaking.

Visit the southern island paradise, Taketomi Island, where kitties enjoy climbing great heights! How will they get home once the tide comes in?!

Thirteen years since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the government's plan to decommission the plant is at a crossroads. We take a close look at the efforts to secure Fukushima's future.

Clothes can spark joy, but mass production has heavy environmental costs and clothing waste is a major, growing problem. Japanese firms and designers are taking up new projects to tackle the system.

Join May J. for great Japanese music! On the show this week: Qujila Yoluno Machi (a band that creates fantasies) and virtuoso freestyle pianist Keichan. Both acts are coming to chat and perform.

Visit the southern island paradise, Taketomi Island, where kitties enjoy climbing great heights! How will they get home once the tide comes in?!

Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level. With a mirror-like pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: diagnostic ultrasound machines & sports balls.

A storm surge is a rise in sea level. When caused by a large typhoon, this can trigger a disaster with large-scale flooding. We'll look at some countermeasures that Japan is undertaking.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "See the Wiggle Men!"...

Passy, an exclusive residential area in Paris, is home to a number of famous people. Known for its landmarks and museums, we visit Maison de Balzac, a piano restorer's workshop, and Bois de Boulogne.

Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces. See the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.

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