NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Mayfair, a luxurious district in London, preserves the quintessence of British high tradition. Regarded as the city's most prestigious and desirous locale, it's beloved by the upper class and royalty.

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: correction tape & water filter media.

The 2011 Tohoku earthquake brought unprecedented damage. It also caused ongoing dramatic swaying in skyscrapers hundreds of kilometers away. We'll find out why and how the problem is being addressed.

On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki.

In Japan, young people are increasingly being lured into engaging in illegal jobs for money. What's behind this surge in juvenile lawlessness? And what can parents and others do to help address it?

Join May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week: Kyoto-based four-piece rock band mol-74; and Momoiro Clover Z member Tamai Shiori, who launched a parallel solo career in January last year.

On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki.

Anime titan Maruyama Masao is behind hits like Ninja Scroll, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, In This Corner of the World, and PLUTO. The legendary producer continues to lead the industry, even at 82.

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: correction tape & water filter media.

The 2011 Tohoku earthquake brought unprecedented damage. It also caused ongoing dramatic swaying in skyscrapers hundreds of kilometers away. We'll find out why and how the problem is being addressed.

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 "Do your best! No.153 March".

Mayfair, a luxurious district in London, preserves the quintessence of British high tradition. Regarded as the city's most prestigious and desirous locale, it's beloved by the upper class and royalty.

A Ghanaian entrepreneur and resident of Japan launched an online radio station as a way of giving back to the community. The project is inspiring some young Africans to pursue their own dreams.

We meet Chimedtseren Amarzul in Ibaraki who runs a glamping facility inspired by her native Mongolian culture, as well as Taiwanese Lan Ping-Fang who works as a tour guide in Shiretoko in Hokkaido.

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

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Dogu.

Nakano Takayuki heads an NPO that provides educational opportunities for children in Syria, which has been ravaged by civil war and huge earthquakes. He talks about what is needed to save schools.

With dengue fever spreading in Southeast Asia, two Japanese makers of household goods have jointly developed a new mosquito spray. We learn expressions related to mosquitoes and insects in general.

#17 I've been traveling around Japan. / To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling).

This time we introduce "EKIBEN JAPAN," which shows the attractiveness of various local areas in Japan through EKIBEN, the lunch boxes being sold at train stations. We show 2 Bentoes in this episode.

Join May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week: Kyoto-based four-piece rock band mol-74; and Momoiro Clover Z member Tamai Shiori, who launched a parallel solo career in January last year.

This time in Wakayama, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and...sushi?!

Take a drive in Kagoshima! After circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, we head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilizing geothermal energy, where you'll feel the vitality of the earth!

Nakano Takayuki heads an NPO that provides educational opportunities for children in Syria, which has been ravaged by civil war and huge earthquakes. He talks about what is needed to save schools.

We meet Chimedtseren Amarzul in Ibaraki who runs a glamping facility inspired by her native Mongolian culture, as well as Taiwanese Lan Ping-Fang who works as a tour guide in Shiretoko in Hokkaido.

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

With dengue fever spreading in Southeast Asia, two Japanese makers of household goods have jointly developed a new mosquito spray. We learn expressions related to mosquitoes and insects in general.

#17 I've been traveling around Japan. / To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling).

This time we introduce "EKIBEN JAPAN," which shows the attractiveness of various local areas in Japan through EKIBEN, the lunch boxes being sold at train stations. We show 2 Bentoes in this episode.

This time in Wakayama, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and...sushi?!

Take a drive in Kagoshima! After circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, we head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilizing geothermal energy, where you'll feel the vitality of the earth!

Social entrepreneur Maeda Yosuke developed an innovative system that can turn wastewater into a water resource. We asked him about his vision and sustainable approach to solving water problems.

Join May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week: Kyoto-based four-piece rock band mol-74; and Momoiro Clover Z member Tamai Shiori, who launched a parallel solo career in January last year.

We meet Chimedtseren Amarzul in Ibaraki who runs a glamping facility inspired by her native Mongolian culture, as well as Taiwanese Lan Ping-Fang who works as a tour guide in Shiretoko in Hokkaido.

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

Nakano Takayuki heads an NPO that provides educational opportunities for children in Syria, which has been ravaged by civil war and huge earthquakes. He talks about what is needed to save schools.

A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.

With dengue fever spreading in Southeast Asia, two Japanese makers of household goods have jointly developed a new mosquito spray. We learn expressions related to mosquitoes and insects in general.

#17 I've been traveling around Japan. / To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling).

This time we introduce "EKIBEN JAPAN," which shows the attractiveness of various local areas in Japan through EKIBEN, the lunch boxes being sold at train stations. We show 2 Bentoes in this episode.

Japanese researchers have found that underweight, inactive people are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and that a substance secreted by the muscles after exercise can suppress colon cancer.

We meet Chimedtseren Amarzul in Ibaraki who runs a glamping facility inspired by her native Mongolian culture, as well as Taiwanese Lan Ping-Fang who works as a tour guide in Shiretoko in Hokkaido.

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

Nakano Takayuki heads an NPO that provides educational opportunities for children in Syria, which has been ravaged by civil war and huge earthquakes. He talks about what is needed to save schools.

This time in Wakayama, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and...sushi?!

Take a drive in Kagoshima! After circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, we head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilizing geothermal energy, where you'll feel the vitality of the earth!

With dengue fever spreading in Southeast Asia, two Japanese makers of household goods have jointly developed a new mosquito spray. We learn expressions related to mosquitoes and insects in general.

#17 I've been traveling around Japan. / To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling).

This time we introduce "EKIBEN JAPAN," which shows the attractiveness of various local areas in Japan through EKIBEN, the lunch boxes being sold at train stations. We show 2 Bentoes in this episode.

Social entrepreneur Maeda Yosuke developed an innovative system that can turn wastewater into a water resource. We asked him about his vision and sustainable approach to solving water problems.

A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain a part of your body that ails you, say the part, then the particle "ga," followed by adjectives like "itai," meaning painful, and finally "n desu.".

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of draws to its former glory.

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Dogu.

Japanese researchers have found that underweight, inactive people are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and that a substance secreted by the muscles after exercise can suppress colon cancer.

We meet Chimedtseren Amarzul in Ibaraki who runs a glamping facility inspired by her native Mongolian culture, as well as Taiwanese Lan Ping-Fang who works as a tour guide in Shiretoko in Hokkaido.

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

With dengue fever spreading in Southeast Asia, two Japanese makers of household goods have jointly developed a new mosquito spray. We learn expressions related to mosquitoes and insects in general.

#17 I've been traveling around Japan. / To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling).

This time we introduce "EKIBEN JAPAN," which shows the attractiveness of various local areas in Japan through EKIBEN, the lunch boxes being sold at train stations. We show 2 Bentoes in this episode.

A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Lacquer.

This time in Wakayama, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and...sushi?!

Take a drive in Kagoshima! After circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, we head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilizing geothermal energy, where you'll feel the vitality of the earth!