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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.

Is AI being misused by powerful tech companies and governments to manipulate us, and how can we prevent it from becoming weaponised? Maria Ressa shares her insights.

The Japanese love finding ways to reuse things that are discarded or broken - we see how a little ingenuity can make life a whole lot richer.

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.

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.

Shiraishi Yuriko is working to popularise surimi, a type of processed fish paste, in Africa - she talks about how her efforts are helping empower African women and improve their status in society.

Actor Charles Glover discovers a hidden village of thatched roofs right in the city of Kobe - he delights in the architecture, the charming people, and even a rural kabuki performance.

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

Chef Saito adds orange to namasu salad and fragrant sesame to grilled squid in a kaiseki cooking class - the dishes are presented in the traditional hassun style.

Is AI being misused by powerful tech companies and governments to manipulate us, and how can we prevent it from becoming weaponised? Maria Ressa shares her insights.

Safe Journey in Japan: The number of visitors to Japan is rising, but many do not know what to do during an earthquake, tsunami or typhoon - what technologies could protect visitors from disasters?

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 September 2022, Fabio Luisi was appointed chief conductor of the NHK Symphony Orchestra - he shares his thoughts about music and his work as a conductor thus far.

New research results have revealed that resetting a disrupted body clock can improve sleep - we introduce a hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments and share dietary tips for better sleep.

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.

Actor Charles Glover discovers a hidden village of thatched roofs right in the city of Kobe - he delights in the architecture, the charming people, and even a rural kabuki performance.

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.

Shiraishi Yuriko is working to popularise surimi, a type of processed fish paste, in Africa - she talks about how her efforts are helping empower African women and improve their status in society.

First Childbirth: In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life, it was also characterised by unique customs and beliefs.

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

Chef Saito adds orange to namasu salad and fragrant sesame to grilled squid in a kaiseki cooking class - the dishes are presented in the traditional hassun style.

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.

Musashino Art University's annual festival is a showcase for the students' creativity - for three days we watch them prepare for an event open to the public for the first time in three years.

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.

Osaka University assistant professor Shunsuke Shigaki seeks to design a robot that realizes the challenging function of odour detection by recreating the capabilities of the silk moth.

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.

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

Chef Saito adds orange to namasu salad and fragrant sesame to grilled squid in a kaiseki cooking class - the dishes are presented in the traditional hassun style.

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.

Despite being next to the busy Ikebukuro district, the residential neighborhood of Zoshigaya has managed to avoid the trend of redevelopment - we explore the area and witness the bonds of community.

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 her dedication to handcrafting, woodworker Mira Nakashima keeps her father George's legacy alive by creating furniture that holds the spirit of each tree she selects for her designs.

There's an ekiben in Nagaoka - shaped by layers of tradition - featuring chicken meatballs with local chilli, 100-year-old abura-age, thrice-pickled eggplants in miso and more with stories to tell.

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

Miyama is famous for its roof-thatching tradition - the town of Hanase continues to serve its local speciality, foraged wild food cuisine.

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

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

We follow a unique initiative led by expert horse-handler Iwama Takashi as he strives to harness the potential of horse-drawn carts to provide renewable electricity to off-grid communities in Senegal.

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.

Osaka University assistant professor Shunsuke Shigaki seeks to design a robot that realizes the challenging function of odour detection by recreating the capabilities of the silk moth.

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.

How do a cast and crew prepare for a kabuki performance? Actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the rehearsals and technical complexities of a recent nationwide tour.

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 her dedication to handcrafting, woodworker Mira Nakashima keeps her father George's legacy alive by creating furniture that holds the spirit of each tree she selects for her designs.

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.

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.

Despite being next to the busy Ikebukuro district, the residential neighborhood of Zoshigaya has managed to avoid the trend of redevelopment - we explore the area and witness the bonds of community.

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 her dedication to handcrafting, woodworker Mira Nakashima keeps her father George's legacy alive by creating furniture that holds the spirit of each tree she selects for her designs.

How do a cast and crew prepare for a kabuki performance? Actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the rehearsals and technical complexities of a recent nationwide tour.

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.

There's an ekiben in Nagaoka - shaped by layers of tradition - featuring chicken meatballs with local chilli, 100-year-old abura-age, thrice-pickled eggplants in miso and more with stories to tell.

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

Miyama is famous for its roof-thatching tradition - the town of Hanase continues to serve its local speciality, foraged wild food cuisine.

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.

We feature Kure Kaoru, a Hong Kong photographer who experienced the democracy movement. Now, in Ukraine, he is photographing local people and addressing the threat of authoritarianism to the world.

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

What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.

We follow a unique initiative led by expert horse-handler Iwama Takashi as he strives to harness the potential of horse-drawn carts to provide renewable electricity to off-grid communities in Senegal.

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.

Despite being next to the busy Ikebukuro district, the residential neighborhood of Zoshigaya has managed to avoid the trend of redevelopment - we explore the area and witness the bonds of community.

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.

There's an ekiben in Nagaoka - shaped by layers of tradition - featuring chicken meatballs with local chilli, 100-year-old abura-age, thrice-pickled eggplants in miso and more with stories to tell.

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

Miyama is famous for its roof-thatching tradition - the town of Hanase continues to serve its local speciality, foraged wild food cuisine.

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.

Textile producer Shimura Shoji uses plant dyes for his kimonos, while florist Urasawa Mina encourages the enjoyment of flowers. They discuss how their respective fields view and use colour.

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.

Architect Thomas Rau designed the Dutch Pavilion for the 2025 Expo in Osaka - his Material Passport system tracks material data for reuse and gets global attention for a circular economy innovation.

Today's theme: Evolving Renovations. New approaches use modern tech to reveal and showcase a building's history - explore renovations from a historic florist to new approaches to office environments.

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.

In the late 19th century, writer Lafcadio Hearn (Japanese name: Koizumi Yakumo) helped introduce Japan to the wider world - we visit the Izumo area to learn about the supernatural realm that he loved.

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 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.

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 the lunches of railway workers including those of a maintenance crew, a rookie train attendant, a 'cat stationmaster' and the technicians on the Doctor Yellow bullet train!

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.

Architect Thomas Rau designed the Dutch Pavilion for the 2025 Expo in Osaka - his Material Passport system tracks material data for reuse and gets global attention for a circular economy innovation.

Textile producer Shimura Shoji uses plant dyes for his kimonos, while florist Urasawa Mina encourages the enjoyment of flowers. They discuss how their respective fields view and use colour.

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

Today's theme: Evolving Renovations. New approaches use modern tech to reveal and showcase a building's history - explore renovations from a historic florist to new approaches to office environments.

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

In the late 19th century, writer Lafcadio Hearn (Japanese name: Koizumi Yakumo) helped introduce Japan to the wider world - we visit the Izumo area to learn about the supernatural realm that he loved.

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

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

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

This episode features the lunches of railway workers including those of a maintenance crew, a rookie train attendant, a 'cat stationmaster' and the technicians on the Doctor Yellow bullet train!

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.

Amazon activist Alessandra Korap Munduruku fights for indigenous rights and environmental protection - we seek her insights as a mum and advocate on how mining development threatens their livelihoods.

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.

Textile producer Shimura Shoji uses plant dyes for his kimonos, while florist Urasawa Mina encourages the enjoyment of flowers. They discuss how their respective fields view and use colour.

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.

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.

In the late 19th century, writer Lafcadio Hearn (Japanese name: Koizumi Yakumo) helped introduce Japan to the wider world - we visit the Izumo area to learn about the supernatural realm that he loved.

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.

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells - join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture.

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.

Textile producer Shimura Shoji uses plant dyes for his kimonos, while florist Urasawa Mina encourages the enjoyment of flowers. They discuss how their respective fields view and use colour.

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.

Architect Thomas Rau designed the Dutch Pavilion for the 2025 Expo in Osaka - his Material Passport system tracks material data for reuse and gets global attention for a circular economy innovation.

This episode features the lunches of railway workers including those of a maintenance crew, a rookie train attendant, a 'cat stationmaster' and the technicians on the Doctor Yellow bullet train!

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: Evolving Renovations. New approaches use modern tech to reveal and showcase a building's history - explore renovations from a historic florist to new approaches to office environments.

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.

Amazon activist Alessandra Korap Munduruku fights for indigenous rights and environmental protection - we seek her insights as a mum and advocate on how mining development threatens their livelihoods.

Fireworks lit up the skies practically every summer's night for a time during the Edo period - it was a chance for women to dress up, let loose, and attract male suitors.

The stories behind hit Japanese products and top creations for niche markets - this time, seismic oil dampers and fabric trim.

In the late 19th century, writer Lafcadio Hearn (Japanese name: Koizumi Yakumo) helped introduce Japan to the wider world - we visit the Izumo area to learn about the supernatural realm that he loved.

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.

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells - join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture.

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.

Textile producer Shimura Shoji uses plant dyes for his kimonos, while florist Urasawa Mina encourages the enjoyment of flowers. They discuss how their respective fields view and use colour.

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.

Today's theme: Evolving Renovations. New approaches use modern tech to reveal and showcase a building's history - explore renovations from a historic florist to new approaches to office environments.

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.

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!

Japan loves baseball, but gear can be so costly that some young players give up - Yonezawaya Tomohiro and Oki Satoshi refurbish and sell old gloves at a low price so every child can play ball!

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.

Top New York concert promoter Kazuko Hillyer Tatsumura turned to philanthropy after meeting the 14th Dalai Lama - now she brings smiles to children wherever they may be in Panama, India or Indonesia.

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.

Used condominiums are popular in Japan, but some lack seismic resistance and are at risk of collapsing in a strong earthquake - we look at what should be done to protect owners and their communities.

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.

Safety regulations were imposed on the garment industry of Bangladesh after an accident in 2013, but owners and workers can barely get by between these rules and price demands from foreign buyers.

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.

Katalin Kariko was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2023 for the development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, but her research path was long and hard - she talks about her beliefs as a scientist.

Yakisoba, noodles cooked in a special sauce, are a Japanese festival favorite - discover its origins that are little-known even in Japan.

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!

Japan loves baseball, but gear can be so costly that some young players give up - Yonezawaya Tomohiro and Oki Satoshi refurbish and sell old gloves at a low price so every child can play ball!

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.

We focus on Steve Leeper, the first American who served as chairman of the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation, and has long been calling out the disastrous consequences of nuclear weapons.

Edo's Rush Hour: Edo was a city of waterways, the Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, a main commercial artery. A captain's job was high-pressure and required skill and guts.

New research results have revealed that resetting a disrupted body clock can improve sleep - we introduce a hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments and share dietary tips for better sleep.

Top New York concert promoter Kazuko Hillyer Tatsumura turned to philanthropy after meeting the 14th Dalai Lama - now she brings smiles to children wherever they may be in Panama, India or Indonesia.

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.

Used condominiums are popular in Japan, but some lack seismic resistance and are at risk of collapsing in a strong earthquake - we look at what should be done to protect owners and their communities.

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.

Safety regulations were imposed on the garment industry of Bangladesh after an accident in 2013, but owners and workers can barely get by between these rules and price demands from foreign buyers.

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.

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!

The most common winning technique in sumo is when a rikishi forces their opponent out of the ring using 'yorikiri' - experts new and old provide insights and help us break down the manoeuvre.

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.

This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them.

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

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

Painter Yoshinari Ishimura has autism - his late mother sparked his love of animals which now inspires his work. With his father's help, Yoshinari is expanding his world and bringing joy to others.

#37 The TV won't turn on... / To explain that you are having a problem with something, say the name of something, then the particle 'ga', and the verb in the negative form followed by 'n desu ga'.

Hina dolls which represent the emperor, empress and imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March the third after they are born as part of Girl's Day celebrations.

A Canadian traverses the Shiretoko mountain range over three days as autumn arrives - his first destination is Mount Rausudake, the highest peak on the Shiretoko Peninsula.

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.

Iconic Japanese armour worn for defence - 16th-century helmets featured outlandish shapes like a giant crescent moon or the ears of a rabbit. We uncover the spirit of the samurai behind its creation.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

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.

Travel through one of the largest calderas in the world at Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture - the caldera has fertile ground to sustain crops and livestock.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at miso, Japan's healthy and comforting taste of home.

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 Supreme Court ruled Japan's defunct Eugenic Protection Law as unconstitutional in July 2024 - we look into why many of the victims who were forcefully sterilised remain silent on their suffering.

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 most common winning technique in sumo is when a rikishi forces their opponent out of the ring using 'yorikiri' - experts new and old provide insights and help us break down the manoeuvre.

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.

Travel through one of the largest calderas in the world at Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture - the caldera has fertile ground to sustain crops and livestock.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at miso, Japan's healthy and comforting taste of home.

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.

This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them.

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

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

Painter Yoshinari Ishimura has autism - his late mother sparked his love of animals which now inspires his work. With his father's help, Yoshinari is expanding his world and bringing joy to others.

#37 The TV won't turn on... / To explain that you are having a problem with something, say the name of something, then the particle 'ga', and the verb in the negative form followed by 'n desu ga'.

Hina dolls which represent the emperor, empress and imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March the third after they are born as part of Girl's Day celebrations.

A Canadian traverses the Shiretoko mountain range over three days as autumn arrives - his first destination is Mount Rausudake, the highest peak on the Shiretoko Peninsula.

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.

Iconic Japanese armour worn for defence - 16th-century helmets featured outlandish shapes like a giant crescent moon or the ears of a rabbit. We uncover the spirit of the samurai behind its creation.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

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.

When Sunao Tsuboi met the US President in Hiroshima in 2016, the encounter was but one step in a decades-long journey to abolish nuclear weapons for the atomic bomb survivor.

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.

Barack Obama became the first sitting US President to visit Hiroshima in 2016 - watch and learn how the historic day came to be, including interviews with hibakusha survivors and Obama's speechwriter.

Daisen-Oki: Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that inspired myths and legends.

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! This time: Haku. (an Osaka-based four-piece band praised for their unique lyrics and sound) and XinU (a smoky-voiced singer with a sound that blends diverse elements).

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 2-13.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at plasterwork. Time-honoured methods are still used to achieve astonishing results.

Visit Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, the setting of several Japanese myths, to meet a mischievous kitty living on a farm near the Hii River, then visit a pottery factory to see a blue-eyed cat at work.

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 mysterious fish from the depths has lured the Darwin team into the chilly waters off northern Japan for a closer look. The result: shocking dining habits and terrifying battles over spawning rights!

Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan - see the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.

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.

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal - Porto's historic centre, which is a World Heritage Site, and the Gaia District, which is lined with port wine cellars, are separated by the Douro river.

With over 120 islands, the Amakusa region is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed - see Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty through time-lapse photography.

Towada: Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mount Hachimantai - it presents nature in its many forms.

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.

Painter Yoshinari Ishimura has autism - his late mother sparked his love of animals which now inspires his work. With his father's help, Yoshinari is expanding his world and bringing joy to others.

#37 The TV won't turn on... / To explain that you are having a problem with something, say the name of something, then the particle 'ga', and the verb in the negative form followed by 'n desu ga'.

Hina dolls which represent the emperor, empress and imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March the third after they are born as part of Girl's Day celebrations.

A Canadian traverses the Shiretoko mountain range over three days as autumn arrives - his first destination is Mount Rausudake, the highest peak on the Shiretoko Peninsula.

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.

When Sunao Tsuboi met the US President in Hiroshima in 2016, the encounter was but one step in a decades-long journey to abolish nuclear weapons for the atomic bomb survivor.

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.

Barack Obama became the first sitting US President to visit Hiroshima in 2016 - watch and learn how the historic day came to be, including interviews with hibakusha survivors and Obama's speechwriter.

Daisen-Oki: Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that inspired myths and legends.

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.

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 2-13.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at plasterwork. Time-honoured methods are still used to achieve astonishing results.

Visit Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, the setting of several Japanese myths, to meet a mischievous kitty living on a farm near the Hii River, then visit a pottery factory to see a blue-eyed cat at work.

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.

Painter Yoshinari Ishimura has autism - his late mother sparked his love of animals which now inspires his work. With his father's help, Yoshinari is expanding his world and bringing joy to others.

#37 The TV won't turn on... / To explain that you are having a problem with something, say the name of something, then the particle 'ga', and the verb in the negative form followed by 'n desu ga'.

Hina dolls which represent the emperor, empress and imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March the third after they are born as part of Girl's Day celebrations.

A Canadian traverses the Shiretoko mountain range over three days as autumn arrives - his first destination is Mount Rausudake, the highest peak on the Shiretoko Peninsula.

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 mysterious fish from the depths has lured the Darwin team into the chilly waters off northern Japan for a closer look. The result: shocking dining habits and terrifying battles over spawning rights!

Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan - see the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.

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.

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal - Porto's historic centre, which is a World Heritage Site, and the Gaia District, which is lined with port wine cellars, are separated by the Douro river.

With over 120 islands, the Amakusa region is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed - see Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty through time-lapse photography.

Towada: Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mount Hachimantai - it presents nature in its many forms.

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.

When Sunao Tsuboi met the US President in Hiroshima in 2016, the encounter was but one step in a decades-long journey to abolish nuclear weapons for the atomic bomb survivor.

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.

Barack Obama became the first sitting US President to visit Hiroshima in 2016 - watch and learn how the historic day came to be, including interviews with hibakusha survivors and Obama's speechwriter.

Daisen-Oki: Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that inspired myths and legends.

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 mysterious fish from the depths has lured the Darwin team into the chilly waters off northern Japan for a closer look. The result: shocking dining habits and terrifying battles over spawning rights!

Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan - see the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.

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! This time: Haku. (an Osaka-based four-piece band praised for their unique lyrics and sound) and XinU (a smoky-voiced singer with a sound that blends diverse elements).

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

Today: words of support for a co-worker. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang, from Vietnam, works at a paper products company. In a roleplay challenge, she must reach out to a co-worker to offer support.

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.

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal - Porto's historic centre, which is a World Heritage Site, and the Gaia District, which is lined with port wine cellars, are separated by the Douro river.

With over 120 islands, the Amakusa region is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed - see Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty through time-lapse photography.

Towada: Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mount Hachimantai - it presents nature in its many forms.

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 and top creations for niche markets - this time, diagnostic ultrasound machines and sports balls.

Droughts are increasing and simulations predict that megadroughts could occur in the future - discover Japan's technology that could solve water scarcity.

Visit Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, the setting of several Japanese myths, to meet a mischievous kitty living on a farm near the Hii River, then visit a pottery factory to see a blue-eyed cat at work.

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.

When Sunao Tsuboi met the US President in Hiroshima in 2016, the encounter was but one step in a decades-long journey to abolish nuclear weapons for the atomic bomb survivor.

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.

Barack Obama became the first sitting US President to visit Hiroshima in 2016 - watch and learn how the historic day came to be, including interviews with hibakusha survivors and Obama's speechwriter.

Daisen-Oki: Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that inspired myths and legends.

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! This time: Haku. (an Osaka-based four-piece band praised for their unique lyrics and sound) and XinU (a smoky-voiced singer with a sound that blends diverse elements).

Today: words of support for a co-worker. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang, from Vietnam, works at a paper products company. In a roleplay challenge, she must reach out to a co-worker to offer support.

Visit Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, the setting of several Japanese myths, to meet a mischievous kitty living on a farm near the Hii River, then visit a pottery factory to see a blue-eyed cat at work.

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 mysterious fish from the depths has lured the Darwin team into the chilly waters off northern Japan for a closer look. The result: shocking dining habits and terrifying battles over spawning rights!

Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan - see the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.