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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.

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.

Ahead of the latest Grand Sumo tournament, NHK World-Japan looks at the race for the championship among top wrestlers - we also focus on up-and-comers' secrets to winning and determination to excel.

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.

Cambodian mental health expert Chhim Sotheara tells us about his distinctly Asian methods of healing the many people said to be still suffering the psychological after-effects of the 1970s genocide.

Cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) are on the rise - we visit a Filipino NGO that protects victims and helps them to recover.

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

Marc makes a salad bento of ramen noodles with colourful toppings while Maki shows you how to make quick and easy chicken Chashu rolls, we also look at the Dutch love for sandwiches on Bento Trip.

Tanaka Ryosuke and Miyachi Yo use offcut lumber for furniture, but using multiple boards can lead to uneven colour and so they dye their work with indigo, a clever idea that's attracting interest.

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

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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.

50 Rejections Changed My Life: Marvin is from Brunei and now works as a data analyst after he was turned down by 50 companies during his job search - what insight did he gain from his experience?

Ahead of the latest Grand Sumo tournament, NHK World-Japan looks at the race for the championship among top wrestlers - we also focus on up-and-comers' secrets to winning and determination to excel.

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.

Indigenous Mexican and Academy Award nominee Yalitza Aparicio strives for minority inclusion in the media while driven by childhood memories of television where no faces like hers were to be found.

Railway news from the first half of 2024 - see railway lines restored after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, various new trains, railway events and more.

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.

Cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) are on the rise - we visit a Filipino NGO that protects victims and helps them to recover.

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.

Cambodian mental health expert Chhim Sotheara tells us about his distinctly Asian methods of healing the many people said to be still suffering the psychological after-effects of the 1970s genocide.

The Star Festival: For the annual Tanabata Star Festival, families across Edo flew bamboo stalks adorned with strips of paper and ornaments representing wishes - we examine what their wishes tell us.

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

Marc makes a salad bento of ramen noodles with colourful toppings while Maki shows you how to make quick and easy chicken Chashu rolls, we also look at the Dutch love for sandwiches on Bento Trip.

Tanaka Ryosuke and Miyachi Yo use offcut lumber for furniture, but using multiple boards can lead to uneven colour and so they dye their work with indigo, a clever idea that's attracting interest.

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 wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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.

Cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) are on the rise - we visit a Filipino NGO that protects victims and helps them to recover.

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.

Cambodian mental health expert Chhim Sotheara tells us about his distinctly Asian methods of healing the many people said to be still suffering the psychological after-effects of the 1970s genocide.

Ahead of the latest Grand Sumo tournament, NHK World-Japan looks at the race for the championship among top wrestlers - we also focus on up-and-comers' secrets to winning and determination to excel.

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.

Marc makes a salad bento of ramen noodles with colourful toppings while Maki shows you how to make quick and easy chicken Chashu rolls, we also look at the Dutch love for sandwiches on Bento Trip.

Tanaka Ryosuke and Miyachi Yo use offcut lumber for furniture, but using multiple boards can lead to uneven colour and so they dye their work with indigo, a clever idea that's attracting interest.

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.

Indigenous Mexican and Academy Award nominee Yalitza Aparicio strives for minority inclusion in the media while driven by childhood memories of television where no faces like hers were to be found.

The Star Festival: For the annual Tanabata Star Festival, families across Edo flew bamboo stalks adorned with strips of paper and ornaments representing wishes - we examine what their wishes tell us.

Research in Japan is advancing on heavy ion radiotherapy, a promising alternative to conventional radiotherapy that could be more powerful and effective on difficult-to-treat cancers.

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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.

Cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) are on the rise - we visit a Filipino NGO that protects victims and helps them to recover.

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.

Marc makes a salad bento of ramen noodles with colourful toppings while Maki shows you how to make quick and easy chicken Chashu rolls, we also look at the Dutch love for sandwiches on Bento Trip.

Tanaka Ryosuke and Miyachi Yo use offcut lumber for furniture, but using multiple boards can lead to uneven colour and so they dye their work with indigo, a clever idea that's attracting interest.

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.

50 Rejections Changed My Life: Marvin is from Brunei and now works as a data analyst after he was turned down by 50 companies during his job search - what insight did he gain from his experience?

The Star Festival: For the annual Tanabata Star Festival, families across Edo flew bamboo stalks adorned with strips of paper and ornaments representing wishes - we examine what their wishes tell us.

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.

Male cosmetics and hair removal treatments are increasingly popular in Japan - historically, Japanese men have used make-up for over a thousand years. We look at the evolution of male aesthetics.

Ahead of the latest Grand Sumo tournament, NHK World-Japan looks at the race for the championship among top wrestlers - we also focus on up-and-comers' secrets to winning and determination to excel.

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.

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

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.

Koyasan is the sacred site of a Buddhist sect established by monk Kukai around 1,200 years ago - come meet the devoted residents who are grateful for his protection and the enduring bonds he fosters.

The Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important spiritual locations - Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mount Koya - and these three sites are connected by a verdant 300km pilgrims' path.

Caving is an outdoor activity that anyone can enjoy - host Harry Sugiyama visits the Fuji Fugaku caves and traverses tricky trails to discover fantastic walls of ice that soothe the spirit.

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.

Our cyclist climbs the Kii Mountains in western Japan, and encounters the culture that developed on the secluded slopes. Artisans work with rare black bamboo, and make pigment using an old method.

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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.

Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured, but Barky realises that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimetre items are needed.

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.

Osaka Castle is one of Japan's largest at over 100 hectares - its 30-metre walls and 90-metre moat are impressive, but why was such a castle needed? Learn about the powerful daimyo who moved history.

Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities - a piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station and people stop to play from their heart.

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 behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: stand-up personal watercrafts and rice crackers with peanuts.

Active Fault: Earthquakes destroy buildings and take lives, and one cause of earthquakes is an active fault - we look at efforts to identify active faults for the sake of disaster prevention.

There are various interesting laws and rules and philosophies hidden in our daily lives, this programme introduces children to them and how to think.

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.

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

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.

Koyasan is the sacred site of a Buddhist sect established by monk Kukai around 1,200 years ago - come meet the devoted residents who are grateful for his protection and the enduring bonds he fosters.

The Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important spiritual locations - Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mount Koya - and these three sites are connected by a verdant 300km pilgrims' path.

Caving is an outdoor activity that anyone can enjoy - host Harry Sugiyama visits the Fuji Fugaku caves and traverses tricky trails to discover fantastic walls of ice that soothe the spirit.

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 behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: stand-up personal watercrafts and rice crackers with peanuts.

Active Fault: Earthquakes destroy buildings and take lives, and one cause of earthquakes is an active fault - we look at efforts to identify active faults for the sake of disaster prevention.

There are various interesting laws and rules and philosophies hidden in our daily lives, this programme introduces children to them and how to think.

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.

Our cyclist climbs the Kii Mountains in western Japan, and encounters the culture that developed on the secluded slopes. Artisans work with rare black bamboo, and make pigment using an old method.

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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.

Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured, but Barky realises that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimetre items are needed.

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.

Osaka Castle is one of Japan's largest at over 100 hectares - its 30-metre walls and 90-metre moat are impressive, but why was such a castle needed? Learn about the powerful daimyo who moved history.

Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities - a piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station and people stop to play from their heart.

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.

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

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.

Koyasan is the sacred site of a Buddhist sect established by monk Kukai around 1,200 years ago - come meet the devoted residents who are grateful for his protection and the enduring bonds he fosters.

The Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important spiritual locations - Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mount Koya - and these three sites are connected by a verdant 300km pilgrims' path.

Caving is an outdoor activity that anyone can enjoy - host Harry Sugiyama visits the Fuji Fugaku caves and traverses tricky trails to discover fantastic walls of ice that soothe the spirit.

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.

This upbeat programme combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

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.

Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured, but Barky realises that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimetre items are needed.

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.

Five months after a big earthquake struck Japan's Noto Peninsula, many residents have evacuated but some have stayed in their hometown - faced with new challenges, they try to rebuild their lives.

#29 I went to listen to a piano recital. / To explain why you went somewhere, replace 'masu' in a verb (for example, 'kikimasu' [to listen] becomes 'ni ikimashita' [went to do something]).

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

The Shiribetsu river in Hokkaido is recognised as one of the highest-quality streams in Japan - a canoeist couple show us the source of its clearness and skilfully descend a series of rapids.

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.

Osaka Castle is one of Japan's largest at over 100 hectares - its 30-metre walls and 90-metre moat are impressive, but why was such a castle needed? Learn about the powerful daimyo who moved history.

Kumamoto is recovering from the 2016 earthquake - a piano is placed in a shopping arcade for a limited period and people stop to play from their heart.

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.

Our cyclist climbs the Kii Mountains in western Japan, and encounters the culture that developed on the secluded slopes. Artisans work with rare black bamboo, and make pigment using an old method.

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.

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

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.

Koyasan is the sacred site of a Buddhist sect established by monk Kukai around 1,200 years ago - come meet the devoted residents who are grateful for his protection and the enduring bonds he fosters.

The Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important spiritual locations - Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mount Koya - and these three sites are connected by a verdant 300km pilgrims' path.

Caving is an outdoor activity that anyone can enjoy - host Harry Sugiyama visits the Fuji Fugaku caves and traverses tricky trails to discover fantastic walls of ice that soothe the spirit.

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.

Our cyclist climbs the Kii Mountains in western Japan, and encounters the culture that developed on the secluded slopes. Artisans work with rare black bamboo, and make pigment using an old method.

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.

This upbeat programme combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

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.

Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured, but Barky realises that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimetre items are needed.