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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.

Care worker Kodama Takehiro runs a Saturday-only cafe with just one meal on the menu, bringing people from all walks of life together.

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

Today: reporting to a superior that a co-worker is ill. Tran Dinh Thang works at a construction firm in Kanagawa - in a role play challenge, he must report to a superior that a co-worker is ill.

Branches from trees culled to thin the forest, once of no value, are the ideal material for Ishibashi Tetsushi - extracting essential oils, he transforms them into forest fragrances and hand soaps.

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 look at the history of Nihon Hidankyo - the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations - from the group's inception to its reception of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize.

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.

NHK World-Japan will broadcast Grand Sumo July Tournament Day 15 action live from Nagoya, as top wrestlers have their fifteenth bouts of the 15-day contest.

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 programme features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans - each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.

Among Mee's friends, there's a popular game where you sneak up and squeeze your friends' butts. When someone does it to Mee, Mee shivers and feels weird. Papa says 'That's your Inner Alarm's alert.

'Assemble' Special: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

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

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 1-17.

From restaurants to skate parks, spaces under Japan's elevated train tracks are being used in a variety of ways - some towns utilise these spaces as part of their regional revitalisation efforts.

Chibita is a friendly cat living at a souvenir shop near Chusonji Temple - a World Heritage Site - Popo lives at a horseback riding club with 20 horses, and we meet handsome Kikujiro at a rose garden.

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.

Care worker Kodama Takehiro runs a Saturday-only cafe with just one meal on the menu, bringing people from all walks of life together.

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

Today: reporting to a superior that a co-worker is ill. Tran Dinh Thang works at a construction firm in Kanagawa - in a role play challenge, he must report to a superior that a co-worker is ill.

Branches from trees culled to thin the forest, once of no value, are the ideal material for Ishibashi Tetsushi - extracting essential oils, he transforms them into forest fragrances and hand soaps.

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 look at the history of Nihon Hidankyo - the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations - from the group's inception to its reception of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize.

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.

Japanese cinema in-depth with the latest info on the best of Japanese cinema from blockbuster to indie, stars, film festivals, interviews and insights.

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 programme features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans - each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.

Among Mee's friends, there's a popular game where you sneak up and squeeze your friends' butts. When someone does it to Mee, Mee shivers and feels weird. Papa says 'That's your Inner Alarm's alert.

'Assemble' Special: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

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

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 1-17.

From restaurants to skate parks, spaces under Japan's elevated train tracks are being used in a variety of ways - some towns utilise these spaces as part of their regional revitalisation efforts.

Chibita is a friendly cat living at a souvenir shop near Chusonji Temple - a World Heritage Site - Popo lives at a horseback riding club with 20 horses, and we meet handsome Kikujiro at a rose garden.

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 26, Day 15 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.

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.

Care worker Kodama Takehiro runs a Saturday-only cafe with just one meal on the menu, bringing people from all walks of life together.

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

Today: reporting to a superior that a co-worker is ill. Tran Dinh Thang works at a construction firm in Kanagawa - in a role play challenge, he must report to a superior that a co-worker is ill.

Branches from trees culled to thin the forest, once of no value, are the ideal material for Ishibashi Tetsushi - extracting essential oils, he transforms them into forest fragrances and hand soaps.

The final year of WWII. Germany and Japan are locked in their wars of attrition, and the Allied powers are driven to the brink. Humanity opens the gates of hell.

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.

Japanese cinema in-depth with the latest info on the best of Japanese cinema from blockbuster to indie, stars, film festivals, interviews and insights.

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 programme features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans - each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.

Among Mee's friends, there's a popular game where you sneak up and squeeze your friends' butts. When someone does it to Mee, Mee shivers and feels weird. Papa says 'That's your Inner Alarm's alert.

'Assemble' Special: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

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

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 1-17.

From restaurants to skate parks, spaces under Japan's elevated train tracks are being used in a variety of ways - some towns utilise these spaces as part of their regional revitalisation efforts.

Chibita is a friendly cat living at a souvenir shop near Chusonji Temple - a World Heritage Site - Popo lives at a horseback riding club with 20 horses, and we meet handsome Kikujiro at a rose garden.

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.

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

Today: reporting to a superior that a co-worker is ill. Tran Dinh Thang works at a construction firm in Kanagawa - in a role play challenge, he must report to a superior that a co-worker is ill.

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.