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Enami Noriyuki won the coveted Double Gold Award at the world's most prestigious marmalade-making competition in 2020 and 2022. He talks about the secrets of his craft and his tumultuous journey.

Eirakukan is a historic theater in Hyogo Prefecture. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains how traditional seating and a small capacity create an extraordinary and intimate atmosphere.

News 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Miwa Kaito uses information and communications technology to help children in poverty around the world who lack access to adequate schooling. He shares his vision for providing educational support.

In this episode, we learn about the spring dates of seimei and kokuu. The temple chefs show us how to make two seasonal specialties, yomogi rice cakes and bamboo shoots mixed with sansho leaves.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

The new Yamagata Shinkansen Series E8, which has unique features inspired Yamagata Prefecture, made its debut in March 2024. See the efforts being made along the line to attract passengers.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Miwa Kaito uses information and communications technology to help children in poverty around the world who lack access to adequate schooling. He shares his vision for providing educational support.

In this episode, we learn about the spring dates of seimei and kokuu. The temple chefs show us how to make two seasonal specialties, yomogi rice cakes and bamboo shoots mixed with sansho leaves.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

The new Yamagata Shinkansen Series E8, which has unique features inspired Yamagata Prefecture, made its debut in March 2024. See the efforts being made along the line to attract passengers.

Once widely used in Taiwan, the Taiwanese language is now in the shadow of Mandarin Chinese. Amid political tension with the mainland, young people are leading initiatives to revitalize Taiwanese.

Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, a sword made by Kuniyuki that is imbued with the power of the deity Fudo-myo-o.

The new Yamagata Shinkansen Series E8, which has unique features inspired Yamagata Prefecture, made its debut in March 2024. See the efforts being made along the line to attract passengers.

Once widely used in Taiwan, the Taiwanese language is now in the shadow of Mandarin Chinese. Amid political tension with the mainland, young people are leading initiatives to revitalize Taiwanese.

Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, a sword made by Kuniyuki that is imbued with the power of the deity Fudo-myo-o.

The menu at a 24-hour Chinese restaurant in western Tokyo includes ramen, gyoza dumplings and a wide range of set meals. For three days, we asked customers why they come here to fill their bellies.

The new Yamagata Shinkansen Series E8, which has unique features inspired Yamagata Prefecture, made its debut in March 2024. See the efforts being made along the line to attract passengers.

News 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

Once widely used in Taiwan, the Taiwanese language is now in the shadow of Mandarin Chinese. Amid political tension with the mainland, young people are leading initiatives to revitalize Taiwanese.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Nawa Kohei's work has been shown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Louvre Museum. He talks about working with a range of materials and technologies to expand the possibilities of sculpture.

Emissions of methane gas, which has a strong effect on global warming, are at a peak. In Japan, where 40% of methane emissions come from rice farming, finding a solution is of great importance.

Maxine is a university student. She joined a school providing educational support and life advice to international students wanting to enter Japanese high school. This experience changed her life.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, a sword made by Kuniyuki that is imbued with the power of the deity Fudo-myo-o.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Kamakura. The seat of Japan's shogunate 800 years ago, Kamakura has many shrines and temples and is a popular tourist spot. Join us on a hunt for regional designs.

Once widely used in Taiwan, the Taiwanese language is now in the shadow of Mandarin Chinese. Amid political tension with the mainland, young people are leading initiatives to revitalize Taiwanese.

Globally-renowned chef Kuwakino Keiko uses a new take on traditional methods to showcase the culture, climate and produce of Minami-Uonuma, one of the snowiest places in Japan.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Nawa Kohei's work has been shown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Louvre Museum. He talks about working with a range of materials and technologies to expand the possibilities of sculpture.

Emissions of methane gas, which has a strong effect on global warming, are at a peak. In Japan, where 40% of methane emissions come from rice farming, finding a solution is of great importance.

A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. Who is the mysterious figure... and what is he doing? And why did the artist want to commemorate the moment?

Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, a sword made by Kuniyuki that is imbued with the power of the deity Fudo-myo-o.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Kamakura. The seat of Japan's shogunate 800 years ago, Kamakura has many shrines and temples and is a popular tourist spot. Join us on a hunt for regional designs.

Once widely used in Taiwan, the Taiwanese language is now in the shadow of Mandarin Chinese. Amid political tension with the mainland, young people are leading initiatives to revitalize Taiwanese.

Maxine is a university student. She joined a school providing educational support and life advice to international students wanting to enter Japanese high school. This experience changed her life.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Capsule Figures.

Found all over Japan, torii are gateways to Shinto shrines and the deities within. We meet people trying to rebuild torii after a huge earthquake and examine what torii mean to Japanese people.