NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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

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

A simple pier at an unassuming beach in Minamiboso, Chiba. This hidden gem attracts people from all walks of life, and means something different to everyone who visits.

Gojinjo Taiko is a wild, powerful performance by masked drummers. It originated 400 years ago, when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army.

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

Sake Educator Timothy Sullivan explains why and how Americans are enjoying this traditional Japanese beverage, now joining the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

What does it take to survive a flood? Japan has developed survival skills for floods through experiences such as typhoons. Find out how to safely navigate flooded streets and escape sinking cars.

Follow a kitty around a World Heritage Site! At a 125-year-old sake brewery, a patrol kitty makes his rounds before relaxing in the adjacent garden next to a lovely fresh water pond.

Shibasaki Harumichi has a YouTube channel where he makes all sorts of drawings and paintings-and teaches viewers how to make them, too. Fans have given him an affectionate nickname: Grandpa-sensei.

While immune checkpoint inhibitors can improve cancer survival rates, they only work in about 20 to 30 percent of patients. We interview Japanese researchers who are trying to overcome this challenge.

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

Do Minh Khai travels into the heart of pearls, Ise-Shima, where they were first cultivated. She experiences harvesting, sees pearl art, and even tastes a new pearl product.

Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. We introduce two artists and their fantasy-themed paper creations. And our expert, "Dr. Origami," will teach you how to make an easy origami craft.

Gojinjo Taiko is a wild, powerful performance by masked drummers. It originated 400 years ago, when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army.

Inaba Mototaka is a doctor with the international NGO Peace Winds Japan and the leader of its airborne emergency response team, ARROWS. He talks about providing medical care in disaster areas.

We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.

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

Discover the art of Japanese cuisine with rising star Chef Harada Annabell Seiko. In an exclusive class, she introduces seasonal dishes, including her signature mushroom recipes.

One of Japan's leading resort areas, Okinawa. In the middle of Koza Music Town, a piano is placed for a limited period. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

A simple pier at an unassuming beach in Minamiboso, Chiba. This hidden gem attracts people from all walks of life, and means something different to everyone who visits.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

A bowl of resilience! The unique, garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen that reignited the spirit of Kumamoto post-quake!

The ferocious hornet's stingers have evolved over 300 million years. How do they work? Discover the secrets behind the hornet's incredible strength.

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

"Have a cold? Take a cheese shower! "Once again, the father has fallen victim to the filter bubble. When it comes to searching for health information, careful judgment is key, so take time to think!

Do Minh Khai travels into the heart of pearls, Ise-Shima, where they were first cultivated. She experiences harvesting, sees pearl art, and even tastes a new pearl product.

Crisp, hot, and delicious Japanese gyoza! How did gyoza come to be so beloved in Japan? Taste the delicious truth for yourself!

Inaba Mototaka is a doctor with the international NGO Peace Winds Japan and the leader of its airborne emergency response team, ARROWS. He talks about providing medical care in disaster areas.

Sake Educator Timothy Sullivan explains why and how Americans are enjoying this traditional Japanese beverage, now joining the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

From works of art to everyday containers, glass has an almost universal appeal. We dig a little deeper into the enchanting world of glass in Japan.

One of Japan's leading resort areas, Okinawa. In the middle of Koza Music Town, a piano is placed for a limited period. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

Discover the art of Japanese cuisine with rising star Chef Harada Annabell Seiko. In an exclusive class, she introduces seasonal dishes, including her signature mushroom recipes.

Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. We introduce two artists and their fantasy-themed paper creations. And our expert, "Dr. Origami," will teach you how to make an easy origami craft.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Shibasaki Harumichi has a YouTube channel where he makes all sorts of drawings and paintings-and teaches viewers how to make them, too. Fans have given him an affectionate nickname: Grandpa-sensei.

We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.

This episode features Buddhist Temples and Shinto Shrines that are maintaining relevancy in a changing society by offering services to meet the needs of people in their communities.

A simple pier at an unassuming beach in Minamiboso, Chiba. This hidden gem attracts people from all walks of life, and means something different to everyone who visits.

One of Japan's leading resort areas, Okinawa. In the middle of Koza Music Town, a piano is placed for a limited period. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

The ferocious hornet's stingers have evolved over 300 million years. How do they work? Discover the secrets behind the hornet's incredible strength.

Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. We introduce two artists and their fantasy-themed paper creations. And our expert, "Dr. Origami," will teach you how to make an easy origami craft.

A bowl of resilience! The unique, garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen that reignited the spirit of Kumamoto post-quake!

Do Minh Khai travels into the heart of pearls, Ise-Shima, where they were first cultivated. She experiences harvesting, sees pearl art, and even tastes a new pearl product.

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

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

Discover the art of Japanese cuisine with rising star Chef Harada Annabell Seiko. In an exclusive class, she introduces seasonal dishes, including her signature mushroom recipes.

Follow a kitty around a World Heritage Site! At a 125-year-old sake brewery, a patrol kitty makes his rounds before relaxing in the adjacent garden next to a lovely fresh water pond.

We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.

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: The Holiest Place.

Sake Educator Timothy Sullivan explains why and how Americans are enjoying this traditional Japanese beverage, now joining the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

From works of art to everyday containers, glass has an almost universal appeal. We dig a little deeper into the enchanting world of glass in Japan.

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

"Have a cold? Take a cheese shower! "Once again, the father has fallen victim to the filter bubble. When it comes to searching for health information, careful judgment is key, so take time to think!

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

Japanese festival favorite, yakisoba! Noodles cooked in a special sauce. Discover its origins, little known even in Japan.

Miyuki Williams lives in Scotland and is the co-founder of Europe's longest-established Taiko group, Mugenkyo. This year, she is celebrating their 30th Anniversary with performances across the world.

Harasawa Shoko's family lovingly call her the "prime minister of apples." If only all governments functioned as well as her brilliant orchard!

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

The festival on October 22 pays homage to Kyoto's 1200-year history with people parading in period costumes. Discover the citizens' resilience as they created a new Kyoto.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Visit two cat islands in Japan's Seto Inland Sea. The kitties on Ao Island outnumber humans. Watch them catch fish on the rocks! Join more kitties on Ogi Island for some sun time on a roof.

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

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

The ferocious hornet's stingers have evolved over 300 million years. How do they work? Discover the secrets behind the hornet's incredible strength.

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

Tail rollers are all the rage with popular influencers.The father gets his own, unaware of the concept of stealth marketing. Be sure to distinguish between promotional(#PR) and personal posts.

A historic fight between sumo wrestlers and the Megumi firefighting gang is dramatized in this play, which ends in a free-for-all on stage. Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is our guide.

This time in Wakayama, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and...sushi?!

Miyuki Williams lives in Scotland and is the co-founder of Europe's longest-established Taiko group, Mugenkyo. This year, she is celebrating their 30th Anniversary with performances across the world.

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

Surrounded by cute figurines, a piano stands inside a station located in central Hokkaido Prefecture. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies on the piano.

Harasawa Shoko's family lovingly call her the "prime minister of apples." If only all governments functioned as well as her brilliant orchard!

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

The festival on October 22 pays homage to Kyoto's 1200-year history with people parading in period costumes. Discover the citizens' resilience as they created a new Kyoto.

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

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

Sawara Taisai looks back 300 years to a time when the town of Sawara was a vibrant cultural center. Large, elaborately decorated floats are paraded through the streets.

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

A historic fight between sumo wrestlers and the Megumi firefighting gang is dramatized in this play, which ends in a free-for-all on stage. Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is our guide.

Visit two cat islands in Japan's Seto Inland Sea. The kitties on Ao Island outnumber humans. Watch them catch fish on the rocks! Join more kitties on Ogi Island for some sun time on a roof.

Muhammad Noor works to unite stateless Rohingya refugees through digital language preservation and creating digital IDs, offering vital support to their community.

The ferocious hornet's stingers have evolved over 300 million years. How do they work? Discover the secrets behind the hornet's incredible strength.

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

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. We introduce two artists who create impressive "geometric patterns." And our expert, "Dr. OrigamI," will teach you how to make an origami craft.

Sawara Taisai looks back 300 years to a time when the town of Sawara was a vibrant cultural center. Large, elaborately decorated floats are paraded through the streets.

Miyuki Williams lives in Scotland and is the co-founder of Europe's longest-established Taiko group, Mugenkyo. This year, she is celebrating their 30th Anniversary with performances across the world.

In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

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

Harasawa Shoko's family lovingly call her the "prime minister of apples." If only all governments functioned as well as her brilliant orchard!

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

The festival on October 22 pays homage to Kyoto's 1200-year history with people parading in period costumes. Discover the citizens' resilience as they created a new Kyoto.

Surrounded by cute figurines, a piano stands inside a station located in central Hokkaido Prefecture. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies on the piano.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

This time in Wakayama, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and...sushi?!

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

Tail rollers are all the rage with popular influencers.The father gets his own, unaware of the concept of stealth marketing. Be sure to distinguish between promotional(#PR) and personal posts.

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

Japanese festival favorite, yakisoba! Noodles cooked in a special sauce. Discover its origins, little known even in Japan.

Miyuki Williams lives in Scotland and is the co-founder of Europe's longest-established Taiko group, Mugenkyo. This year, she is celebrating their 30th Anniversary with performances across the world.

A historic fight between sumo wrestlers and the Megumi firefighting gang is dramatized in this play, which ends in a free-for-all on stage. Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is our guide.

Surrounded by cute figurines, a piano stands inside a station located in central Hokkaido Prefecture. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies on the piano.

Harasawa Shoko's family lovingly call her the "prime minister of apples." If only all governments functioned as well as her brilliant orchard!

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

The festival on October 22 pays homage to Kyoto's 1200-year history with people parading in period costumes. Discover the citizens' resilience as they created a new Kyoto.

Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. We introduce two artists who create impressive "geometric patterns." And our expert, "Dr. OrigamI," will teach you how to make an origami craft.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Muhammad Noor works to unite stateless Rohingya refugees through digital language preservation and creating digital IDs, offering vital support to their community.

In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

A new treatment program offers hope of combating the progression of dementia. We look at four steps we can take to maintain our cognitive abilities and curb the onset of symptoms.

Surrounded by cute figurines, a piano stands inside a station located in central Hokkaido Prefecture. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies on the piano.

Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. We introduce two artists who create impressive "geometric patterns." And our expert, "Dr. OrigamI," will teach you how to make an origami craft.

This time in Wakayama, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and...sushi?!

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

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

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

Harasawa Shoko's family lovingly call her the "prime minister of apples." If only all governments functioned as well as her brilliant orchard!

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

The festival on October 22 pays homage to Kyoto's 1200-year history with people parading in period costumes. Discover the citizens' resilience as they created a new Kyoto.

Visit two cat islands in Japan's Seto Inland Sea. The kitties on Ao Island outnumber humans. Watch them catch fish on the rocks! Join more kitties on Ogi Island for some sun time on a roof.

In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

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.

A historic fight between sumo wrestlers and the Megumi firefighting gang is dramatized in this play, which ends in a free-for-all on stage. Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is our guide.