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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.

Yoshimune is the shogun who saved the city of Edo - through disaster and economic strife, his wisdom alongside its people shaped the future of the place now called Tokyo.

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

A week into the 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.

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.

Today's theme: Playful Everyday Fabric. Textiles are everywhere in our lives - from bold patterns and vivid colours to updated designs for traditional cloth, explore a world of playful fabric designs.

How many benches seating four are needed for 14 children? Barky steps in to illustrate how to understand divisions and remainders, concluding that one more bench is needed.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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.

Travel Kagoshima Prefecture on the Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line, JR's southernmost line - discover a 400-year pottery tradition, walk around a samurai neighbourhood, and admire views of an active volcano.

Women-only trips and solo camping are some of the many ways that people enjoy camping in Japan - camping can even serve as a method of preparing for disaster. We examine its increasing popularity.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Solar Flares: The sun's tremendous energy provides various benefits but also poses some significant risks - we explore the mysteries of solar flares and their threat to human activities.

Fashion designer Morinaga Kunihiko visits Amami Oshima in Kagoshima - priestesses on Amami wore patchwork robes with triangular butterfly designs intended to protect the wearer from unseen spirits.

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.

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

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

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

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.

How many benches seating four are needed for 14 children? Barky steps in to illustrate how to understand divisions and remainders, concluding that one more bench is needed.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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.

Travel Kagoshima Prefecture on the Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line, JR's southernmost line - discover a 400-year pottery tradition, walk around a samurai neighbourhood, and admire views of an active volcano.

Women-only trips and solo camping are some of the many ways that people enjoy camping in Japan - camping can even serve as a method of preparing for disaster. We examine its increasing popularity.

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.

Yoshimune is the shogun who saved the city of Edo - through disaster and economic strife, his wisdom alongside its people shaped the future of the place now called Tokyo.

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

A week into the 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.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Solar Flares: The sun's tremendous energy provides various benefits but also poses some significant risks - we explore the mysteries of solar flares and their threat to human activities.

Fashion designer Morinaga Kunihiko visits Amami Oshima in Kagoshima - priestesses on Amami wore patchwork robes with triangular butterfly designs intended to protect the wearer from unseen spirits.

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.

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

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

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

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.

How many benches seating four are needed for 14 children? Barky steps in to illustrate how to understand divisions and remainders, concluding that one more bench is needed.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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.

Travel Kagoshima Prefecture on the Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line, JR's southernmost line - discover a 400-year pottery tradition, walk around a samurai neighbourhood, and admire views of an active volcano.

Women-only trips and solo camping are some of the many ways that people enjoy camping in Japan - camping can even serve as a method of preparing for disaster. We examine its increasing popularity.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Solar Flares: The sun's tremendous energy provides various benefits but also poses some significant risks - we explore the mysteries of solar flares and their threat to human activities.

Fashion designer Morinaga Kunihiko visits Amami Oshima in Kagoshima - priestesses on Amami wore patchwork robes with triangular butterfly designs intended to protect the wearer from unseen spirits.

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.

Yoshimune is the shogun who saved the city of Edo - through disaster and economic strife, his wisdom alongside its people shaped the future of the place now called Tokyo.

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

A week into the 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.