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

Jean Bellorini has taken in girls exiled from Afghanistan under the Taliban regime as actresses - he creates plays with them in the belief that cultural interaction is an essential part of theatre.

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey has displaced 2.5 million people, and a group of evacuees in Iskenderun are living in train carriages as they struggle with loss and trauma.

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

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

A bread maker for many years, Yoshioka Kenichi had a problem with leftover bread crusts - seeking some use for them, he's put the same love he has for bread into making delicious craft beer.

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

Kushikatsu is a firm favourite in the foodie's paradise of Osaka - fast, tasty and cheap, the deep-fried food on a stick is popular with Osakans who don't like wasting time and expect value for money.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly 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.

Maxine is a university student who joined a school providing educational support and life advice to international students wanting to enter Japanese high school, and this experience changed her life.

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 hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Keiko Ziak is a co-founder of OBON SOCIETY, whose mission is to return flags which belonged to Japanese soldiers who died in World War II - she tells us why the wounds of war are finally being healed.

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 hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey has displaced 2.5 million people, and a group of evacuees in Iskenderun are living in train carriages as they struggle with loss and trauma.

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.

Jean Bellorini has taken in girls exiled from Afghanistan under the Taliban regime as actresses - he creates plays with them in the belief that cultural interaction is an essential part of theatre.

On a Snowy Night: We come across a tranquil and snow-covered Edo cityscape, but there's something in the air - the aroma of foods both sweet and savoury that helps townspeople keep warm in the winter.

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

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

A bread maker for many years, Yoshioka Kenichi had a problem with leftover bread crusts - seeking some use for them, he's put the same love he has for bread into making delicious craft beer.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly 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.

Kushikatsu is a firm favourite in the foodie's paradise of Osaka - fast, tasty and cheap, the deep-fried food on a stick is popular with Osakans who don't like wasting time and expect value for money.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly 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.

Japanese government data shows that retired women face a greater risk of financial insecurity than men - we look into the reasons for this and what can be done to fix the problem.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly 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 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey has displaced 2.5 million people, and a group of evacuees in Iskenderun are living in train carriages as they struggle with loss and trauma.

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

Jean Bellorini has taken in girls exiled from Afghanistan under the Taliban regime as actresses - he creates plays with them in the belief that cultural interaction is an essential part of theatre.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 13 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 hourly 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.

A bread maker for many years, Yoshioka Kenichi had a problem with leftover bread crusts - seeking some use for them, he's put the same love he has for bread into making delicious craft beer.

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.

Keiko Ziak is a co-founder of OBON SOCIETY, whose mission is to return flags which belonged to Japanese soldiers who died in World War II - she tells us why the wounds of war are finally being healed.

On a Snowy Night: We come across a tranquil and snow-covered Edo cityscape, but there's something in the air - the aroma of foods both sweet and savoury that helps townspeople keep warm in the winter.

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.

Kushikatsu is a firm favourite in the foodie's paradise of Osaka - fast, tasty and cheap, the deep-fried food on a stick is popular with Osakans who don't like wasting time and expect value for money.

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

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

Japanese government data shows that retired women face a greater risk of financial insecurity than men - we look into the reasons for this and what can be done to fix the problem.

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

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

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey has displaced 2.5 million people, and a group of evacuees in Iskenderun are living in train carriages as they struggle with loss and trauma.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly 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.

A bread maker for many years, Yoshioka Kenichi had a problem with leftover bread crusts - seeking some use for them, he's put the same love he has for bread into making delicious craft beer.

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

Maxine is a university student who joined a school providing educational support and life advice to international students wanting to enter Japanese high school, and this experience changed her life.

On a Snowy Night: We come across a tranquil and snow-covered Edo cityscape, but there's something in the air - the aroma of foods both sweet and savoury that helps townspeople keep warm in the winter.

The Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions - this time: Ainu Forest.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at konamon, flour-based cuisine. Two popular examples are takoyaki and okonomiyaki.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 13 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.