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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.

Earthquake Fire: After an earthquake strikes, there's a high risk of fire spreading - we look at the latest research on how to escape from these fires and what you can do to stay safe.

Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (product designer). 'Kaiki' is a thin, brightly coloured silk fabric. Shibata discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image.

Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery.

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.

Kamikaze, explosive-laden ramming attacks, were carried out during World War II and sacrificed 4,000 lives - why did the Japanese push forward with this method? We uncover the truth.

Izumo, known as the 'home of the gods,' fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart.

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.

Japan is now a frozen foods powerhouse. Cutting-edge technology and producers' passion keep the hits coming. Dive into the world of Japanese frozen foods that are turning the world upside down.

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.

Endless Beauty: Actor Kyle Card hikes the San'in Kaigan Geopark trail and traces the Earth's memory through Uradome's jagged coast, Tottori's dunes, and Genbudo's hexagonal columns.

The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time.

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: A New Look at Shadows. Japanese have long found beauty in shadows, but new discoveries still astonish us in art and design. Discover how these designs can change how we see the world.

This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.

This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them.

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.

An atomic bomb hit Nagasaki in 1945 at the end of WWII - we enjoy the stunning scenery, but more importantly talk with those who survived and remember those who lost their lives.

Octopuses have been part of the Japanese diet for centuries. Today, some people even keep them as pets. Octopus catches have been decreasing, but efforts to farm them on land are now underway.

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.

Earthquake Fire: After an earthquake strikes, there's a high risk of fire spreading - we look at the latest research on how to escape from these fires and what you can do to stay safe.

Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (product designer). 'Kaiki' is a thin, brightly coloured silk fabric. Shibata discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image.

Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery.

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.

Kamikaze, explosive-laden ramming attacks, were carried out during World War II and sacrificed 4,000 lives - why did the Japanese push forward with this method? We uncover the truth.

Izumo, known as the 'home of the gods,' fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart.

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.

Japan is now a frozen foods powerhouse. Cutting-edge technology and producers' passion keep the hits coming. Dive into the world of Japanese frozen foods that are turning the world upside down.

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.

This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.

This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them.

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.

An atomic bomb hit Nagasaki in 1945 at the end of WWII - we enjoy the stunning scenery, but more importantly talk with those who survived and remember those who lost their lives.

Octopuses have been part of the Japanese diet for centuries. Today, some people even keep them as pets. Octopus catches have been decreasing, but efforts to farm them on land are now underway.

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.

Endless Beauty: Actor Kyle Card hikes the San'in Kaigan Geopark trail and traces the Earth's memory through Uradome's jagged coast, Tottori's dunes, and Genbudo's hexagonal columns.

The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time.

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.

Earthquake Fire: After an earthquake strikes, there's a high risk of fire spreading - we look at the latest research on how to escape from these fires and what you can do to stay safe.

Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (product designer). 'Kaiki' is a thin, brightly coloured silk fabric. Shibata discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image.

Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery.

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.

Kamikaze, explosive-laden ramming attacks, were carried out during World War II and sacrificed 4,000 lives - why did the Japanese push forward with this method? We uncover the truth.

Izumo, known as the 'home of the gods,' fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart.

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.

Japan is now a frozen foods powerhouse. Cutting-edge technology and producers' passion keep the hits coming. Dive into the world of Japanese frozen foods that are turning the world upside down.

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.

This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.

This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them.

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.

An atomic bomb hit Nagasaki in 1945 at the end of WWII - we enjoy the stunning scenery, but more importantly talk with those who survived and remember those who lost their lives.

Octopuses have been part of the Japanese diet for centuries. Today, some people even keep them as pets. Octopus catches have been decreasing, but efforts to farm them on land are now underway.

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.

Endless Beauty: Actor Kyle Card hikes the San'in Kaigan Geopark trail and traces the Earth's memory through Uradome's jagged coast, Tottori's dunes, and Genbudo's hexagonal columns.

The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time.