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

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators as our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

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

Japan uses cardboard in many innovative ways. Peter Barakan examines new products and meets an expert with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt tries his hand at cardboard art.

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.

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

'Trails to Oishii Tokyo' is a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market, where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.

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.

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital - against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

The top three geisha idol celebrities in Edo are Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita, see how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty, has illustrated them so differently.

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

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators as our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

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.

Japan uses cardboard in many innovative ways. Peter Barakan examines new products and meets an expert with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt tries his hand at cardboard art.

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.

Local residents and businesses in Hokkaido are finding ways to utilise JR Hokkaido's discontinued railway lines - see how these are being used.

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.

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital - against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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.

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators as our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

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.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

The top three geisha idol celebrities in Edo are Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita, see how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty, has illustrated them so differently.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: contactless IC cards and wasabi packets.

Japan uses cardboard in many innovative ways. Peter Barakan examines new products and meets an expert with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt tries his hand at cardboard art.

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.

Local residents and businesses in Hokkaido are finding ways to utilise JR Hokkaido's discontinued railway lines - see how these are being used.

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.

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital - against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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.

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators as our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

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 top three geisha idol celebrities in Edo are Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita, see how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty, has illustrated them so differently.

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: The Holiest Place.

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.

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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.

Dynamic Asia - the stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

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.

Local residents and businesses in Hokkaido are finding ways to utilise JR Hokkaido's discontinued railway lines - see how these are being used.

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.

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Dynamic Asia - the stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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

Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

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.

A spotlight on our diverse international community as we report on issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan.

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Local residents and businesses in Hokkaido are finding ways to utilise JR Hokkaido's discontinued railway lines - see how these are being used.

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.

Dynamic Asia - the stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter, this chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.

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

Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

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.

Dynamic Asia - the stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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.

Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

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.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter, this chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.

Ultrasound is emerging as an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer - HIFU uses focused heat to target and destroy cancer cells, and there is minimal harm to the body. We report on its potential.

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.

Dynamic Asia - the stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

Doodles or Ukiyo-e: A series of doodles by famous artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi turn out to be carefully considered depictions of the kabuki actors of the day, what kind of statement was he trying to make?

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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.

Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidden behind the creation of Japan's most loved and intriguing inventions.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking we can discover in our daily lives - get ready for fun with anime, songs, exercises and Pythagora tools! This time: 'Nendore Nandore Mr. Clay!'...

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.

Part 1: Leaving a popular Tokyo restaurant, Otsuka Kenichi and his wife Keiko relocated to Hokkaido six years ago - there they offer enticing and unique dishes with local flavours found nowhere else.

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 has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking we can discover in our daily lives - get ready for fun with anime, songs, exercises and Pythagora tools! This time: 'Nendore Nandore Mr. Clay!'...

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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.

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of programmes focusing on Japan.

#1: Where is Haru-san House? / Learn how to ask about locations. If you want to know where something is, simply put 'wa doko desu ka' after its name.

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

A travel show focused on the great nature of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island - we visit exquisite locations and present a wealth of great images from NHK's archives.

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.

A unique time-lapse photography project, shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.

Our focus this time is on honey - innovations like urban beekeeping are born of a global bee crisis. Differing flowers and environments offer infinite flavours in this fascinating world of honey.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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.

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed.

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.

Part 1: Leaving a popular Tokyo restaurant, Otsuka Kenichi and his wife Keiko relocated to Hokkaido six years ago - there they offer enticing and unique dishes with local flavours found nowhere else.

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.

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed.