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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.

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

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

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

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

Bonsai is a living art form that requires attention to detail and patience - for three days we ask visitors to a hub of bonsai nurseries near Tokyo about the appeal of bonsai in a fast-paced world.

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

Fire Tornadoes: A major earthquake struck Japan on the 1st of September, 1923 - the Great Kanto Earthquake left an estimated 105,000 people dead or missing, but most perished in fires.

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 prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare! This programme offers tips for superfoods and easy exercises for a healthy lifestyle.

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

Newts symbolise pure, clean water in Japanese paddies. The tiny amphibians rely on predator-resistant properties and an astonishing regenerative ability. Now, a new surprise has researchers stunned.

Kyoto in the autumn: the old capital is even more beautiful when dressed in autumn colours. Witness the contemplative and quiet beauty of Kyoto through time-lapse photography.

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

Tsuji Masachika is working on using sounds that birds dislike to keep them away from airplanes and prevent bird strikes - he talks about seeking ways for wild animals and humans to coexist in harmony.

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

#23 I like this cat. / To express what you like, say the name of a person, place, or thing and 'ga suki desu'.

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

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

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.

Bonsai is a living art form that requires attention to detail and patience - for three days we ask visitors to a hub of bonsai nurseries near Tokyo about the appeal of bonsai in a fast-paced world.

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.

Discover the science behind nature's favourite shape - the hexagon - plus a cutting-edge drone that uses insect antennae to sniff out scents.

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.

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

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

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

Committed to seasonal flavours and ingredients, Japan pursues culinary excellence. Take a bite and dig, a little deeper.

Featured recipe: Dashimaki Omelette. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes.

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.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

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

Tsuji Masachika is working on using sounds that birds dislike to keep them away from airplanes and prevent bird strikes - he talks about seeking ways for wild animals and humans to coexist in harmony.

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.

1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth - a couple who lost their second son when two hours old talk about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan.

Good or Evil Soul: In the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters, small humanoid creatures scurry about among lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices - what are they up to.

A construction firm in Hokkaido pours efforts into restoring old Japanese-style houses. They're also dedicated to preserving the traditional methods used to build those homes that can last centuries.

Bonsai is a living art form that requires attention to detail and patience - for three days we ask visitors to a hub of bonsai nurseries near Tokyo about the appeal of bonsai in a fast-paced world.

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.

Discover the science behind nature's favourite shape - the hexagon - plus a cutting-edge drone that uses insect antennae to sniff out scents.

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.

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

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

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.