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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.

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

In response to a serious labor shortage, Japan's taxi industry is hiring more and more foreign drivers. The program introduces the efforts by both the government and taxi companies to facilitate this.

We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).

For over 20 years, Nagamine Takashi has been working to protect the Okinawa rail, a bird species native to the Yambaru area of Okinawa. He talks about the importance of saving animals for the future.

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

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.

We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P.

In response to a serious labor shortage, Japan's taxi industry is hiring more and more foreign drivers. The program introduces the efforts by both the government and taxi companies to facilitate this.

We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.

Hydrogen gas inhalation is proving to be a potential game-changer in emergency medicine. It improves survival rates and reduces severe aftereffects that can occur after the heart restarts.

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

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.

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: automatic ticket gates & tool setters.

In response to a serious labor shortage, Japan's taxi industry is hiring more and more foreign drivers. The program introduces the efforts by both the government and taxi companies to facilitate this.

We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.

For over 20 years, Nagamine Takashi has been working to protect the Okinawa rail, a bird species native to the Yambaru area of Okinawa. He talks about the importance of saving animals for the future.

We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P.

Kyoto has about 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues. Sculptors breathe life into these objects of worship.

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: US Influences.

Hydrogen gas inhalation is proving to be a potential game-changer in emergency medicine. It improves survival rates and reduces severe aftereffects that can occur after the heart restarts.

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

In response to a serious labor shortage, Japan's taxi industry is hiring more and more foreign drivers. The program introduces the efforts by both the government and taxi companies to facilitate this.

We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.

We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P.

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea. We explore their history and legacy, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time, Nii Oshima Island.

A journey of discovering life's work, personal learning, and gaining a platform to improve society. This program showcases a university professor and two students finding their paths in Tokyo.

Gonoi Rina made global headlines by speaking up about the sexual abuse she suffered while serving in Japan's Self-Defense Forces. She shares her thoughts now that the case has been settled in court.

In a kaiseki cooking class, Chef Saito introduces a steamed dish featuring kinmedai fish, and turnips-which are in season during winter. It's a dish that will warm you up the cold winter months.

There is a temple in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, that is home to many cats. For three days, we watch visitors come from near and far to interact with the cats.

Hydrogen gas inhalation is proving to be a potential game-changer in emergency medicine. It improves survival rates and reduces severe aftereffects that can occur after the heart restarts.

How will the world cope without a clear global leader as the 2025 geopolitical landscape continues to reshape global dynamics? Ian Bremmer, Eurasia Group, analyzes the risks in a G-Zero world.

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

Gonoi Rina made global headlines by speaking up about the sexual abuse she suffered while serving in Japan's Self-Defense Forces. She shares her thoughts now that the case has been settled in court.

A journey of discovering life's work, personal learning, and gaining a platform to improve society. This program showcases a university professor and two students finding their paths in Tokyo.

In a kaiseki cooking class, Chef Saito introduces a steamed dish featuring kinmedai fish, and turnips-which are in season during winter. It's a dish that will warm you up the cold winter months.

There is a temple in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, that is home to many cats. For three days, we watch visitors come from near and far to interact with the cats.

How will the world cope without a clear global leader as the 2025 geopolitical landscape continues to reshape global dynamics? Ian Bremmer, Eurasia Group, analyzes the risks in a G-Zero world.

Phase Free is a disaster preparedness concept that does not distinguish between everyday life and emergency situations. We'll see how everyday items can be used in times of disaster as well.

Furuta Takayuki co-developed an intelligent mobility robot that won a prestigious international design award in 2021. He shares his passion for creating robots that help people.

Hydrogen gas inhalation is proving to be a potential game-changer in emergency medicine. It improves survival rates and reduces severe aftereffects that can occur after the heart restarts.

A journey of discovering life's work, personal learning, and gaining a platform to improve society. This program showcases a university professor and two students finding their paths in Tokyo.

Gonoi Rina made global headlines by speaking up about the sexual abuse she suffered while serving in Japan's Self-Defense Forces. She shares her thoughts now that the case has been settled in court.

It's edge-of-your-seat excitement as a high-speed transport boat departs for Edo carrying a rich cargo. Find out what's on the line for the stalwart crew as we break down their strategy.

In a kaiseki cooking class, Chef Saito introduces a steamed dish featuring kinmedai fish, and turnips-which are in season during winter. It's a dish that will warm you up the cold winter months.

There is a temple in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, that is home to many cats. For three days, we watch visitors come from near and far to interact with the cats.

Japan's traditional papercraft, origami, has come to be used in engineering, as researchers observe insects and other specimens to develop "crease patterns" that can be utilized in diverse fields.

A journey of discovering life's work, personal learning, and gaining a platform to improve society. This program showcases a university professor and two students finding their paths in Tokyo.

Gonoi Rina made global headlines by speaking up about the sexual abuse she suffered while serving in Japan's Self-Defense Forces. She shares her thoughts now that the case has been settled in court.

How will the world cope without a clear global leader as the 2025 geopolitical landscape continues to reshape global dynamics? Ian Bremmer, Eurasia Group, analyzes the risks in a G-Zero world.

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

In a kaiseki cooking class, Chef Saito introduces a steamed dish featuring kinmedai fish, and turnips-which are in season during winter. It's a dish that will warm you up the cold winter months.

Furuta Takayuki co-developed an intelligent mobility robot that won a prestigious international design award in 2021. He shares his passion for creating robots that help people.

It's edge-of-your-seat excitement as a high-speed transport boat departs for Edo carrying a rich cargo. Find out what's on the line for the stalwart crew as we break down their strategy.

There is a temple in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, that is home to many cats. For three days, we watch visitors come from near and far to interact with the cats.

Japan's traditional papercraft, origami, has come to be used in engineering, as researchers observe insects and other specimens to develop "crease patterns" that can be utilized in diverse fields.

A journey of discovering life's work, personal learning, and gaining a platform to improve society. This program showcases a university professor and two students finding their paths in Tokyo.

In a kaiseki cooking class, Chef Saito introduces a steamed dish featuring kinmedai fish, and turnips-which are in season during winter. It's a dish that will warm you up the cold winter months.

It's edge-of-your-seat excitement as a high-speed transport boat departs for Edo carrying a rich cargo. Find out what's on the line for the stalwart crew as we break down their strategy.

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea. We explore their history and legacy, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time, the Kurushima Straits.

How will the world cope without a clear global leader as the 2025 geopolitical landscape continues to reshape global dynamics? Ian Bremmer, Eurasia Group, analyzes the risks in a G-Zero world.

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

We visit Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture. Once the site of a security checkpoint for traffic in and out of old Tokyo, it evolved into a hot spring resort, now with an increasingly diverse community.

Indonesian environmental activist Yuyun Ismawati, co-founder of the Nexus3 Foundation NGO, has been tackling the mercury poisoning issues caused by illegal gold mining practices.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to oni, or demons. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

Watanabe Go is among the world's leading heart surgeons. He's an expert in robot-assisted keyhole surgery techniques that save lives while minimizing burden on the patient.

Japan's traditional papercraft, origami, has come to be used in engineering, as researchers observe insects and other specimens to develop "crease patterns" that can be utilized in diverse fields.

The popular, but true story of two brothers who avenged their father inspired a dazzling variety of so many kabuki plays and dances. that they formed a new genre. Actor Ainosuke explores further.

Indonesian environmental activist Yuyun Ismawati, co-founder of the Nexus3 Foundation NGO, has been tackling the mercury poisoning issues caused by illegal gold mining practices.

We visit Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture. Once the site of a security checkpoint for traffic in and out of old Tokyo, it evolved into a hot spring resort, now with an increasingly diverse community.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to oni, or demons. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

Watanabe Go is among the world's leading heart surgeons. He's an expert in robot-assisted keyhole surgery techniques that save lives while minimizing burden on the patient.

The popular, but true story of two brothers who avenged their father inspired a dazzling variety of so many kabuki plays and dances. that they formed a new genre. Actor Ainosuke explores further.

Ukrainian picture book creator Romana Romanyshyn co-founded the art studio "Agrafka." Despite the 2022 Russian invasion, she remains in her homeland to communicate the truth of war through her works.

Japan's traditional papercraft, origami, has come to be used in engineering, as researchers observe insects and other specimens to develop "crease patterns" that can be utilized in diverse fields.

We visit Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture. Once the site of a security checkpoint for traffic in and out of old Tokyo, it evolved into a hot spring resort, now with an increasingly diverse community.

Indonesian environmental activist Yuyun Ismawati, co-founder of the Nexus3 Foundation NGO, has been tackling the mercury poisoning issues caused by illegal gold mining practices.

We go out onto a river where pleasure seekers take in an aquatics show. At first glance a display of rag-tag theatricality, the perform-ers are actually practicing a centuries-old form of swimming.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to oni, or demons. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

Watanabe Go is among the world's leading heart surgeons. He's an expert in robot-assisted keyhole surgery techniques that save lives while minimizing burden on the patient.

We visit Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture. Once the site of a security checkpoint for traffic in and out of old Tokyo, it evolved into a hot spring resort, now with an increasingly diverse community.

Indonesian environmental activist Yuyun Ismawati, co-founder of the Nexus3 Foundation NGO, has been tackling the mercury poisoning issues caused by illegal gold mining practices.

The popular, but true story of two brothers who avenged their father inspired a dazzling variety of so many kabuki plays and dances. that they formed a new genre. Actor Ainosuke explores further.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to oni, or demons. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

Ukrainian picture book creator Romana Romanyshyn co-founded the art studio "Agrafka." Despite the 2022 Russian invasion, she remains in her homeland to communicate the truth of war through her works.

We go out onto a river where pleasure seekers take in an aquatics show. At first glance a display of rag-tag theatricality, the perform-ers are actually practicing a centuries-old form of swimming.

Based on a survey conducted by NHK, we look at how social media impacted Japanese elections in 2024 and discuss how to make better use of the new media when it comes to choosing our leaders.

Watanabe Go is among the world's leading heart surgeons. He's an expert in robot-assisted keyhole surgery techniques that save lives while minimizing burden on the patient.

We visit Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture. Once the site of a security checkpoint for traffic in and out of old Tokyo, it evolved into a hot spring resort, now with an increasingly diverse community.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to oni, or demons. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

We go out onto a river where pleasure seekers take in an aquatics show. At first glance a display of rag-tag theatricality, the perform-ers are actually practicing a centuries-old form of swimming.

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea. We explore their history and legacy, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time, Seto Inland Sea.

The popular, but true story of two brothers who avenged their father inspired a dazzling variety of so many kabuki plays and dances. that they formed a new genre. Actor Ainosuke explores further.