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NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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 and water filter media.

Quake-Resistant Skyscrapers: The 2011 Tohoku earthquake brought unprecedented damage - it also caused ongoing dramatic swaying in skyscrapers miles away. We find out why and how it's being addressed.

Discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats in this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki!

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Young people in Japan 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?

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

We bring you prestigious award-winning programmes produced by broadcasters across Japan in this series.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Japan's exciting music scene with pop, rock, traditional, live performances, artist interviews, all the latest news, video releases and more!

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

Discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats in this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki!

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Through demonstrations and quizzes, leading experts teach us how to listen to the Earth and prepare for earthquakes, typhoons, volcanoes and other life-threatening natural disasters.

Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries - watch out for some delightful illustrations too!

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives, get ready for fun with anime, songs, exercises and Pythagora tools! This time: Do Your Best! No. 153 March.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

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, and Taiwanese Lan Ping-Fang, who works as a tour guide in Shiretoko in Hokkaido.

This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 B.C. - 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 and 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 travelling around Japan. / To say what you've been doing, change 'masu' at a verb's end to 'te imasu'. 'Ryokoo-shimasu' (I travel) becomes 'ryokoo-shite imasu' (I've been travelling).

A supermarket is attracting attention for its handling of both halal food for Muslims and common Japanese foodstuffs - what is the new kind of communication created by such food culture differences?

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.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Join May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this time are Kyoto-based four-piece rock band mol-74 and Momoiro Clover Z member Tamai Shiori, who launched a parallel solo career in January 2023.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

This time in Wakayama - the heartland of shoyu - we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and sushi...

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

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Nakano Takayuki heads an NPO that provides educational opportunities for children in Syria and 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, and Taiwanese Lan Ping-Fang, who works as a tour guide in Shiretoko in Hokkaido.

This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around 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 travelling around Japan. / To say what you've been doing, change 'masu' at a verb's end to 'te imasu'. 'Ryokoo-shimasu' (I travel) becomes 'ryokoo-shite imasu' (I've been travelling).

A supermarket is attracting attention for its handling of both halal food for Muslims and common Japanese foodstuffs - what is the new kind of communication created by such food culture differences?

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 daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

This time in Wakayama - the heartland of shoyu - we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and sushi...

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

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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 time are Kyoto-based four-piece rock band mol-74 and Momoiro Clover Z member Tamai Shiori, who launched a parallel solo career in January 2023.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

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

This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

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

A Summer Delicacy: A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving and undulating river while using 'drifting mosquito hooks' to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

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.

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.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

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

This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

This time in Wakayama - the heartland of shoyu - we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and sushi...

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

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

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

A supermarket is attracting attention for its handling of both halal food for Muslims and common Japanese foodstuffs - what is the new kind of communication created by such food culture differences?

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 programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

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 Summer Delicacy: A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving and undulating river while using 'drifting mosquito hooks' to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople.

A man in his seventies has been transporting fruit and supplies to places affected by the 2011 disaster. On his final journey, he shares emotional farewells with people whose lives he's made brighter.

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain what part of your body 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 drawers to its former glory.

The Shisorapuchi river is very popular among canoeists - a married couple go down it in a canoe that is flush with mountain snowmelt and skilfully negotiate the thrilling river rapids of Hokkaido.

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

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

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.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

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

This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.