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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.

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.

In 2022, a doctor moved to a village hit by the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster - residents were forced to evacuate until six years ago, and his goal now is to help them live the lives they want to.

#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.

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.

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?

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 7 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

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.

Climate Tech, Part 2: This episode is about adaptation measures - it introduces Japan's disaster prevention technology and infectious disease countermeasures in Thailand.

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.

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.

Join May J. for Japanese music with eight-piece dance-and-vocal group ICEx, who've marked a year together in the EBiDAN music collective, and Philippine-born singer REIKO who debuted in October 2023.

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 2-10.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at Japanese dog breeds. There are six breeds native to Japan, including the Shiba Inu and the Akita.

We visit a cat at a serene temple garden with a 500-year-history, then encounter cats with artisan owners including a knitting expert and a man who hand-carves shogi (Japanese chess) pieces.

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 time we're featuring 'The Mobile Police Patlabor', a hit that has captivated fans for over 30 years - learn the secrets of its enduring charm and get an exclusive look at the new 'Patlabor Ezy'!

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.

Shirakami-Sanchi (the Shirakami Mountain Range) is home to one of the world's largest beech forests - its pristine environment hosts a variety of wildlife and a group of hunter-gatherers.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 7 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

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.

In 2022, a doctor moved to a village hit by the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster - residents were forced to evacuate until six years ago, and his goal now is to help them live the lives they want to.

#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.

Climate Tech, Part 2: This episode is about adaptation measures - it introduces Japan's disaster prevention technology and infectious disease countermeasures in Thailand.

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.

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.

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.

In 2022, a doctor moved to a village hit by the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster - residents were forced to evacuate until six years ago, and his goal now is to help them live the lives they want to.

#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.

This time we're featuring 'The Mobile Police Patlabor', a hit that has captivated fans for over 30 years - learn the secrets of its enduring charm and get an exclusive look at the new 'Patlabor Ezy'!

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.

Salerno in Italy was home to Europe's oldest medical school and attracted nobility from all over Europe due to its medical treatment expertise - today it's a popular Amalfi Coast tourist destination.

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.

Climate Tech, Part 2: This episode is about adaptation measures - it introduces Japan's disaster prevention technology and infectious disease countermeasures in Thailand.

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.

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 time we're featuring 'The Mobile Police Patlabor', a hit that has captivated fans for over 30 years - learn the secrets of its enduring charm and get an exclusive look at the new 'Patlabor Ezy'!

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.

Join May J. for Japanese music with eight-piece dance-and-vocal group ICEx, who've marked a year together in the EBiDAN music collective, and Philippine-born singer REIKO who debuted in October 2023.

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!'...

Today: helping out a struggling co-worker. Aung Zin Phyo from Myanmar works for a firm that makes 3-D CG images - in a role play challenge, he helps a co-worker who's struggling with their workload.

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.

Shirakami-Sanchi (the Shirakami Mountain Range) is home to one of the world's largest beech forests - its pristine environment hosts a variety of wildlife and a group of hunter-gatherers.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 8 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past, the rules may be simple, but there's 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.

The stories behind hit Japanese products plus top creations for niche markets. This time: singing synthesisers and solder.

We look at Japan's efforts to improve tsunami evacuation, from overcoming 'normalcy bias' that causes people to underestimate risk to the installation of coastal evacuation towers.

We visit a cat at a serene temple garden with a 500-year-history, then encounter cats with artisan owners including a knitting expert and a man who hand-carves shogi (Japanese chess) pieces.

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.

Climate Tech, Part 2: This episode is about adaptation measures - it introduces Japan's disaster prevention technology and infectious disease countermeasures in Thailand.

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.

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.

Join May J. for Japanese music with eight-piece dance-and-vocal group ICEx, who've marked a year together in the EBiDAN music collective, and Philippine-born singer REIKO who debuted in October 2023.

Today: helping out a struggling co-worker. Aung Zin Phyo from Myanmar works for a firm that makes 3-D CG images - in a role play challenge, he helps a co-worker who's struggling with their workload.

We visit a cat at a serene temple garden with a 500-year-history, then encounter cats with artisan owners including a knitting expert and a man who hand-carves shogi (Japanese chess) pieces.

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 time we're featuring 'The Mobile Police Patlabor', a hit that has captivated fans for over 30 years - learn the secrets of its enduring charm and get an exclusive look at the new 'Patlabor Ezy'!

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 stories behind hit Japanese products plus top creations for niche markets. This time: singing synthesisers and solder.

We look at Japan's efforts to improve tsunami evacuation, from overcoming 'normalcy bias' that causes people to underestimate risk to the installation of coastal evacuation towers.

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.

Shirakami-Sanchi (the Shirakami Mountain Range) is home to one of the world's largest beech forests - its pristine environment hosts a variety of wildlife and a group of hunter-gatherers.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 8 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past, the rules may be simple, but there's 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.

Homework Challenges: Elsa is from the Faroe Islands and ger two children attend a Japanese public school - she feels sad that she cannot always help them because of language issues.

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society.

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.

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: US Influences.

Nagayama Yuko won the prestigious iF Design Award in Retail Architecture in 2023 for one of her store designs - highly acclaimed for her use of light, she shares her thoughts on architecture.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis - this helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called 'one-day chefs', to get involved in Japanese society.

This time we explain our programme schedule for the latter half of 2024 and introduce 'Documentary 360', the English version of the show that presents quality documentaries produced in Japanese.

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. Today: Notsuke Peninsula, Harsh Winters and Rich Seas.

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 episode features small and medium-sized businesses that were able to increase sales by offering consumers the option to create highly-customised products.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 8 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past, the rules may be simple, but there's 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.

Nagayama Yuko won the prestigious iF Design Award in Retail Architecture in 2023 for one of her store designs - highly acclaimed for her use of light, she shares her thoughts on architecture.

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society.

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

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis - this helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called 'one-day chefs', to get involved in Japanese society.

This time we explain our programme schedule for the latter half of 2024 and introduce 'Documentary 360', the English version of the show that presents quality documentaries produced in Japanese.

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. Today: Notsuke Peninsula, Harsh Winters and Rich Seas.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 8 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past, the rules may be simple, but there's 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.

Kishikawa Masanori is a Shinto priest who has organised live painting events, anime collaborations and more at a 1,300-year-old shrine - he shares his vision of a shrine for modern times.

Join May J. for Japanese music with eight-piece dance-and-vocal group ICEx, who've marked a year together in the EBiDAN music collective, and Philippine-born singer REIKO who debuted in October 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.

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society.

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.

Nagayama Yuko won the prestigious iF Design Award in Retail Architecture in 2023 for one of her store designs - highly acclaimed for her use of light, she shares her thoughts on architecture.

With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh - discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

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

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis - this helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called 'one-day chefs', to get involved in Japanese society.

This time we explain our programme schedule for the latter half of 2024 and introduce 'Documentary 360', the English version of the show that presents quality documentaries produced in Japanese.

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. Today: Notsuke Peninsula, Harsh Winters and Rich Seas.

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.

Recent data shows that constipation can lead to life-threatening conditions like stroke and chronic kidney disease - we explore the risks of self-diagnosing and a new device for managing constipation.

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.

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society.

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.

Nagayama Yuko won the prestigious iF Design Award in Retail Architecture in 2023 for one of her store designs - highly acclaimed for her use of light, she shares her thoughts on architecture.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 9 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

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.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis - this helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called 'one-day chefs', to get involved in Japanese society.

This time we explain our programme schedule for the latter half of 2024 and introduce 'Documentary 360', the English version of the show that presents quality documentaries produced in Japanese.

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.

Kishikawa Masanori is a Shinto priest who has organised live painting events, anime collaborations and more at a 1,300-year-old shrine - he shares his vision of a shrine for modern times.

With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh - discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

In 2022, a doctor moved to a village hit by the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster - residents were forced to evacuate until six years ago, and his goal now is to help them live the lives they want to.

#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.

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: US Influences.

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.

Recent data shows that constipation can lead to life-threatening conditions like stroke and chronic kidney disease - we explore the risks of self-diagnosing and a new device for managing constipation.

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.

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society.

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.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis - this helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called 'one-day chefs', to get involved in Japanese society.

This time we explain our programme schedule for the latter half of 2024 and introduce 'Documentary 360', the English version of the show that presents quality documentaries produced in Japanese.

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.

With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh - discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Noshima Island.

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 presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 9 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

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.

Food writer David Conklin gets up close to the Buddhas and gods of the mystical Kunisaki Peninsula, visits the locals, and experiences a scintillating fire festival.

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.

In 2022, Jenna wrote and composed a song called 'The Symphony' as a prayer for peace in Ukraine - she talks about the song's success and her drive to bring the world together through gospel music.

Hokkaido is full of fascinating seafood - join Chef Hayashi as he explores Hakodate's unique food culture including ikameshi, a beloved food made with squid.

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.

Kerosene home delivery is a key lifeline for residents of Sapporo, Hokkaido. For three days in midwinter, we followed trucks delivering this heating oil and spoke to people who rely on this service.

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.

Recent data shows that constipation can lead to life-threatening conditions like stroke and chronic kidney disease - we explore the risks of self-diagnosing and a new device for managing constipation.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 9 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

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.

In 2022, Jenna wrote and composed a song called 'The Symphony' as a prayer for peace in Ukraine - she talks about the song's success and her drive to bring the world together through gospel music.

Food writer David Conklin gets up close to the Buddhas and gods of the mystical Kunisaki Peninsula, visits the locals, and experiences a scintillating fire festival.

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

Hokkaido is full of fascinating seafood - join Chef Hayashi as he explores Hakodate's unique food culture including ikameshi, a beloved food made with squid.

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

Kerosene home delivery is a key lifeline for residents of Sapporo, Hokkaido. For three days in midwinter, we followed trucks delivering this heating oil and spoke to people who rely on this service.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 9 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

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.

Robin Takashi Lewis developed an app to reduce consumption of single-use plastic bottles - he shares how he's creatively working on changing mindsets one bottle at a time.

Recent data shows that constipation can lead to life-threatening conditions like stroke and chronic kidney disease - we explore the risks of self-diagnosing and a new device for managing constipation.

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.

Food writer David Conklin gets up close to the Buddhas and gods of the mystical Kunisaki Peninsula, visits the locals, and experiences a scintillating fire festival.

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.

In 2022, Jenna wrote and composed a song called 'The Symphony' as a prayer for peace in Ukraine - she talks about the song's success and her drive to bring the world together through gospel music.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge for a reason, they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in this bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

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

Hokkaido is full of fascinating seafood - join Chef Hayashi as he explores Hakodate's unique food culture including ikameshi, a beloved food made with squid.

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.

Kerosene home delivery is a key lifeline for residents of Sapporo, Hokkaido. For three days in midwinter, we followed trucks delivering this heating oil and spoke to people who rely on this service.

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.

Single-celled slime moulds lived on Earth long before humans and can process information even without brains or nerves - now their abilities are being applied in new computer designs.

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.

Food writer David Conklin gets up close to the Buddhas and gods of the mystical Kunisaki Peninsula, visits the locals, and experiences a scintillating fire festival.

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.

In 2022, Jenna wrote and composed a song called 'The Symphony' as a prayer for peace in Ukraine - she talks about the song's success and her drive to bring the world together through gospel music.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 10 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

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.

Hokkaido is full of fascinating seafood - join Chef Hayashi as he explores Hakodate's unique food culture including ikameshi, a beloved food made with squid.

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.

Robin Takashi Lewis developed an app to reduce consumption of single-use plastic bottles - he shares how he's creatively working on changing mindsets one bottle at a time.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge for a reason, they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in this bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

This episode features small and medium-sized businesses that were able to increase sales by offering consumers the option to create highly-customised products.

Kerosene home delivery is a key lifeline for residents of Sapporo, Hokkaido. For three days in midwinter, we followed trucks delivering this heating oil and spoke to people who rely on this service.

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.

Single-celled slime moulds lived on Earth long before humans and can process information even without brains or nerves - now their abilities are being applied in new computer designs.

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.

Food writer David Conklin gets up close to the Buddhas and gods of the mystical Kunisaki Peninsula, visits the locals, and experiences a scintillating fire festival.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 10 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

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.

Tokyo: a place where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way!

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.

Former street kid John DeYoung, who developed easy-to-handle water purification filters, now delivers 'water for life' to Ukraine and developing countries - he explains his mission.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to bags. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

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.

Heavy traffic in Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia hinders the delivery of blood for transfusions - Kawanoue Kazufumi hopes to overcome this challenge using drones and build a new aerial infrastructure.

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.

Single-celled slime moulds lived on Earth long before humans and can process information even without brains or nerves - now their abilities are being applied in new computer designs.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 10 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

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.

Former street kid John DeYoung, who developed easy-to-handle water purification filters, now delivers 'water for life' to Ukraine and developing countries - he explains his mission.

Tokyo: a place where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way!

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

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to bags. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

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

Heavy traffic in Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia hinders the delivery of blood for transfusions - Kawanoue Kazufumi hopes to overcome this challenge using drones and build a new aerial infrastructure.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 10 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

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.

Stressing the need for awareness, Global Chief Heat Officer Eleni Myrivili leads the response to extreme heat that threatens lives and livelihoods worldwide - she outlines ideal countermeasures.

Single-celled slime moulds lived on Earth long before humans and can process information even without brains or nerves - now their abilities are being applied in new computer designs.

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.

Tokyo: a place where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way!

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.

Former street kid John DeYoung, who developed easy-to-handle water purification filters, now delivers 'water for life' to Ukraine and developing countries - he explains his mission.

The Piercing Gaze: A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku, who is the mysterious figure, what is he doing, and why did the artist want to commemorate the moment?

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

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to bags. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 11 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

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.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to bags. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

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.

Stressing the need for awareness, Global Chief Heat Officer Eleni Myrivili leads the response to extreme heat that threatens lives and livelihoods worldwide - she outlines ideal countermeasures.

The Piercing Gaze: A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku, who is the mysterious figure, what is he doing, and why did the artist want to commemorate the moment?

Uneven distribution of doctors, both by speciality and location, has led to a crisis in Japan's medical system despite overall doctor numbers actually increasing - we look at some possible solutions.

Heavy traffic in Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia hinders the delivery of blood for transfusions - Kawanoue Kazufumi hopes to overcome this challenge using drones and build a new aerial infrastructure.

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.

Kue is a large deep-sea fish that's quite elusive, but its superb flavour keeps people begging for more - savour unique dishes and learn about efforts being taken to protect this luxurious fish.

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.

Tokyo: a place where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way!

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.

Journey across Hokkaido's vast northern lands and take a scenic flight to view Japan's earliest autumn colours!

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to bags. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

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 Piercing Gaze: A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku, who is the mysterious figure, what is he doing, and why did the artist want to commemorate the moment?

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Kurushima Straits.

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 presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 11 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

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.

Kyoto skills and culture stretch washi's potential: huge sheets combined with lighting, fabric made from washi threads, biodegradable washi clothing, and a traditional craft for making everyday items.

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.

Friedensdorf International takes sick and injured children from war zones to Germany for treatment and rehabilitation - director Birgit Stifter explains its activities on a visit to Hiroshima.

Today's theme: Book Design. Digital books mean rapid change for the printed word - physical cover designs focus on texture and fragrance to enchant potential readers. Explore the world of book design.

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.

Adam Smith is a potter from England who follows a self-sufficient lifestyle in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture - he creates rich natural colours by using handmade glazes made from local plants.

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.

Today's theme: Book Design. Digital books mean rapid change for the printed word - physical cover designs focus on texture and fragrance to enchant potential readers. Explore the world of book design.

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.

Adam Smith is a potter from England who follows a self-sufficient lifestyle in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture - he creates rich natural colours by using handmade glazes made from local plants.

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.

Retired railway cars often end up in museums or parks to be appreciated after their service, but some are abandoned and unable to be maintained - see preservation efforts being made in Hokkaido.

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.

Kyoto skills and culture stretch washi's potential: huge sheets combined with lighting, fabric made from washi threads, biodegradable washi clothing, and a traditional craft for making everyday items.

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.

Friedensdorf International takes sick and injured children from war zones to Germany for treatment and rehabilitation - director Birgit Stifter explains its activities on a visit to Hiroshima.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 12 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

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.

Today's theme: Book Design. Digital books mean rapid change for the printed word - physical cover designs focus on texture and fragrance to enchant potential readers. Explore the world of book design.

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.

Gareth Malone teaches singing to people in places where it is uncommon but where the inspiration and unity of music is most needed - he uses choral singing to empower, heal, and connect people.

Mt. Fuji's Faces: We observe 'Red Fuji' and 'Black Fuji', two dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mt. Fuji mean to the people of Edo?

The stories behind hit Japanese products plus top creations for niche markets. This time: singing synthesisers and solder.

Adam Smith is a potter from England who follows a self-sufficient lifestyle in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture - he creates rich natural colours by using handmade glazes made from local plants.

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.

Retired railway cars often end up in museums or parks to be appreciated after their service, but some are abandoned and unable to be maintained - see preservation efforts being made in Hokkaido.

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.

Kyoto skills and culture stretch washi's potential: huge sheets combined with lighting, fabric made from washi threads, biodegradable washi clothing, and a traditional craft for making everyday items.