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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.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

Journey through the air on virtual excursions from Tokyo Haneda to regional airports all over Japan - this time it's New Ishigaki Airport, islands in an emerald sea from over 40,000 feet up.

A farm brings together people with something in common: fear of developing dementia. As they engage in planting and harvesting, staff members observe their actions and help them find a way forward.

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.

Beyond Space - Combining Storage with New Services: From hotels to multi-purpose lockers, this episode features innovative storage-based business models.

In the Izumo region (Shimane), Sheila Cliffe discovers many superb gardens, both traditional and contemporary.

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.

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

Chef Rika's kara-age is perfect as a main dish, snack or lunchbox treat - try her easy 'all one' recipe and savour an original recipe that's been passed down for years at a renowned Tokyo restaurant.

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.

On New Year's Eve, performers dress as monsters called namahage - it's a good-natured tradition that strengthens family and community bonds, and it was recently revived in the village of Tayazawa.

Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

We visit Yomotsu Hirasaka in Shimane Prefecture - a place linked to the underworld and referenced in Japanese mythology - and speak for three days with those drawn to this special place.

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.

Beyond Space - Combining Storage with New Services: From hotels to multi-purpose lockers, this episode features innovative storage-based business models.

1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020 - we interview women who use matchmaking apps including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.

A Japanese research team focusing on the fact that people briefly wake up multiple times during sleep helped develop a device to prevent insomnia - this episode shares the latest insights into sleep.

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.

Beyond Space - Combining Storage with New Services: From hotels to multi-purpose lockers, this episode features innovative storage-based business models.

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, a perfect distillation of craftsmanship: Gunchomon Hyogo-gusari no Tachi.

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

Whether it's mum's home cooking or a long-kept family recipe, every household has a taste all its own - we dig a little deeper.

Featured recipe: Beef with Kombu Dashi Sauce. Learn about Japanese home cooking in five minutes with Master Chef Saito, who bases his cooking on traditional Japanese techniques.

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.

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano - he hits the south in springtime to experience the breathtaking cherry blossoms and gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.

Niigata's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen - a metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils.

In the Izumo region (Shimane), Sheila Cliffe discovers many superb gardens, both traditional and contemporary.

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.

On New Year's Eve, performers dress as monsters called namahage - it's a good-natured tradition that strengthens family and community bonds, and it was recently revived in the village of Tayazawa.

Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

Chef Rika's kara-age is perfect as a main dish, snack or lunchbox treat - try her easy 'all one' recipe and savour an original recipe that's been passed down for years at a renowned Tokyo restaurant.

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.

A Tour less Travelled: This episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travellers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.

We visit Yomotsu Hirasaka in Shimane Prefecture - a place linked to the underworld and referenced in Japanese mythology - and speak for three days with those drawn to this special place.

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.

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano - he hits the south in springtime to experience the breathtaking cherry blossoms and gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.

Niigata's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen - a metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils.

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

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

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.

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

A Japanese research team focusing on the fact that people briefly wake up multiple times during sleep helped develop a device to prevent insomnia - this episode shares the latest insights into sleep.

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.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

In the Izumo region (Shimane), Sheila Cliffe discovers many superb gardens, both traditional and contemporary.

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.

Learn about the autumn dates of kanro and soko as the nuns show us how to make seasonal specialities gammodoki and gohei-mochi rice cakes.

Ishigami Junya received the prestigious Austrian Frederick Kiesler Prize for Architecture and the Arts in 2024 - he talks about his groundbreaking work and ponders the meaning of architecture.

Tokyo's oldest izakaya - with its traditional fare and lucky cats surviving wars and pandemics - has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years.

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

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.

A Tour less Travelled: This episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travellers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.

Chef Rika's kara-age is perfect as a main dish, snack or lunchbox treat - try her easy 'all one' recipe and savour an original recipe that's been passed down for years at a renowned Tokyo restaurant.

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.

On New Year's Eve, performers dress as monsters called namahage - it's a good-natured tradition that strengthens family and community bonds, and it was recently revived in the village of Tayazawa.

Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

We visit Yomotsu Hirasaka in Shimane Prefecture - a place linked to the underworld and referenced in Japanese mythology - and speak for three days with those drawn to this special place.

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.

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano - he hits the south in springtime to experience the breathtaking cherry blossoms and gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.

This episode explores the evolutionary factors behind our appetite for umami and other tastes, and how long looks deepen our bonds with dogs.

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.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

Fly over northern Japan in autumn on a plane! Hop onboard a flight from Tokyo to New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido and see the beautiful mountains in full autumnal foliage from 40,000 feet in the air.

In the Izumo region (Shimane), Sheila Cliffe discovers many superb gardens, both traditional and contemporary.

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.

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

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

Whether it's mum's home cooking or a long-kept family recipe, every household has a taste all its own - we dig a little deeper.

Featured recipe: Beef with Kombu Dashi Sauce. Learn about Japanese home cooking in five minutes with Master Chef Saito, who bases his cooking on traditional Japanese techniques.

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.

On New Year's Eve, performers dress as monsters called namahage - it's a good-natured tradition that strengthens family and community bonds, and it was recently revived in the village of Tayazawa.

Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

Chef Rika's kara-age is perfect as a main dish, snack or lunchbox treat - try her easy 'all one' recipe and savour an original recipe that's been passed down for years at a renowned Tokyo restaurant.

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.

A Tour less Travelled: This episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travellers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, a perfect distillation of craftsmanship: Gunchomon Hyogo-gusari no Tachi.

Ishigami Junya received the prestigious Austrian Frederick Kiesler Prize for Architecture and the Arts in 2024 - he talks about his groundbreaking work and ponders the meaning of architecture.

Tokyo's oldest izakaya - with its traditional fare and lucky cats surviving wars and pandemics - has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years.

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

Short-time regular employment lets workers keep regular pay rates and benefits while working fewer hours. Rising costs worry firms, but care and retail adopters gain talent and productivity.

We visit Yomotsu Hirasaka in Shimane Prefecture - a place linked to the underworld and referenced in Japanese mythology - and speak for three days with those drawn to this special place.

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.

On New Year's Eve, performers dress as monsters called namahage - it's a good-natured tradition that strengthens family and community bonds, and it was recently revived in the village of Tayazawa.

Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

This episode explores the evolutionary factors behind our appetite for umami and other tastes, and how long looks deepen our bonds with dogs.

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.

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano - he hits the south in springtime to experience the breathtaking cherry blossoms and gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.

Niigata's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen - a metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils.

In the Izumo region (Shimane), Sheila Cliffe discovers many superb gardens, both traditional and contemporary.

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.

A Tour less Travelled: This episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travellers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.

1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020 - we interview women who use matchmaking apps including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.

Chef Rika's kara-age is perfect as a main dish, snack or lunchbox treat - try her easy 'all one' recipe and savour an original recipe that's been passed down for years at a renowned Tokyo restaurant.

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.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

Fly over northern Japan in autumn on a plane! Hop onboard a flight from Tokyo to New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido and see the beautiful mountains in full autumnal foliage from 40,000 feet in the air.

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

Whether it's mum's home cooking or a long-kept family recipe, every household has a taste all its own - we dig a little deeper.

Featured recipe: Beef with Kombu Dashi Sauce. Learn about Japanese home cooking in five minutes with Master Chef Saito, who bases his cooking on traditional Japanese techniques.

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.

A Tour Less Travelled: This episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travellers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.

Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles - the hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.

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.

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

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year - how does he design games that captivate players around the world.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, automated ginjo koji makers.

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.

A week into a new year, giant torches are lit in a shrine precinct - the shadows they create enable a demon, oni, to go to a river and cleanse people of troubles. This is Oniyo: the night of the oni.

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

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.

A Tour Less Travelled: This episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travellers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.

1 in 1000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases - we witness a networking event for former lay judges where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others.

This episode explores the evolutionary factors behind our appetite for umami and other tastes, and how long looks deepen our bonds with dogs.

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.

A Tour Less Travelled: This episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travellers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Yasutsuna (Onikirimaru), a blade that was used to defeat a terrible demon.

Kabuki often depicts traditional Japanese dishes - actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces scenes with several examples and teaches us about what foods were popular in the Edo period.

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.

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.

Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction - these are flavours that have been passed down for generations.

Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles - the hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.

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.

A week into a new year, giant torches are lit in a shrine precinct - the shadows they create enable a demon, oni, to go to a river and cleanse people of troubles. This is Oniyo: the night of the oni.

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year - how does he design games that captivate players around the world.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, automated ginjo koji makers.

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.

Bug-Based Business Ideas Take Flight: From mushroom waste-eating beetles to an anti-reflective film based on the properties of a moth's eye, this episode features insect-inspired business ideas.

This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

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.

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.

Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction - these are flavours that have been passed down for generations.

Kabuki often depicts traditional Japanese dishes - actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces scenes with several examples and teaches us about what foods were popular in the Edo period.

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.

Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture is known for its Western architecture - a piano is placed inside the station and people stop to play from their hearts.

This episode explores the evolutionary factors behind our appetite for umami and other tastes, and how long looks deepen our bonds with dogs.

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.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles - the hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.

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.

Learn about ritto and shosetsu, two dates of early winter, as the nuns teach us how to make seasonal pickles and dumplings.

Muta Yoca is an artist whose vibrant and dynamic pieces are based on the Kutani-yaki style of ceramics; we speak with Muta about her global popularity and how she creates art unburdened by convention.

Through using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer has developed its own original flavour and breathed new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.

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.

Bug-Based Business Ideas Take Flight: From mushroom waste-eating beetles to an anti-reflective film based on the properties of a moth's eye, this episode features insect-inspired business ideas.

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year - how does he design games that captivate players around the world.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, automated ginjo koji makers.

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.

A week into a new year, giant torches are lit in a shrine precinct - the shadows they create enable a demon, oni, to go to a river and cleanse people of troubles. This is Oniyo: the night of the oni.

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

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.

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.

Japan is likely the only country to have incorporated gobo, a root vegetable, into its diet on a wide scale - witness novel and traditional harvesting methods and feast your eyes on unique dishes.

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.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka - behold the sublime beauty of Mount Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.

Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles - the hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.

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.

Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture is known for its Western architecture - a piano is placed inside the station and people stop to play from their hearts.

Kabuki often depicts traditional Japanese dishes - actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces scenes with several examples and teaches us about what foods were popular in the Edo period.

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.

A week into a new year, giant torches are lit in a shrine precinct - the shadows they create enable a demon, oni, to go to a river and cleanse people of troubles. This is Oniyo: the night of the oni.

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year - how does he design games that captivate players around the world.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, automated ginjo koji makers.

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.

Bug-Based Business Ideas Take Flight: From mushroom waste-eating beetles to an anti-reflective film based on the properties of a moth's eye, this episode features insect-inspired business ideas.

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Yasutsuna (Onikirimaru), a blade that was used to defeat a terrible demon.

Muta Yoca is an artist whose vibrant and dynamic pieces are based on the Kutani-yaki style of ceramics; we speak with Muta about her global popularity and how she creates art unburdened by convention.

Through using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer has developed its own original flavour and breathed new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.

Rehab Reimagined: From home-made activities to interactive digital technology, this episode focuses on different approaches to physical therapy.

This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

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.

A week into a new year, giant torches are lit in a shrine precinct - the shadows they create enable a demon, oni, to go to a river and cleanse people of troubles. This is Oniyo: the night of the oni.

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

Japan is likely the only country to have incorporated gobo, a root vegetable, into its diet on a wide scale - witness novel and traditional harvesting methods and feast your eyes on unique dishes.

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.

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.

Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction - these are flavours that have been passed down for generations.

Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles - the hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.

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.

Bug-Based Business Ideas Take Flight: From mushroom waste-eating beetles to an anti-reflective film based on the properties of a moth's eye, this episode features insect-inspired business ideas.

1 in 1000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases - we witness a networking event for former lay judges where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others.

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year - how does he design games that captivate players around the world.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, automated ginjo koji makers.

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.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka - behold the sublime beauty of Mount Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.

Kabuki often depicts traditional Japanese dishes - actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces scenes with several examples and teaches us about what foods were popular in the Edo period.