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The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets.

Each year in mountainous Japan, about 1,000 landslides including land slips, debris flows, and falling rocks occur, often causing major damage. We'll look at their causes and latest countermeasures.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "Pythagora Equipment Academy"...

In Shenzhen, a city filled with opportunity, equipment dealers anticipate the failure of local businesses brought about by the recession, competing to buy their goods and resell them at a profit.

We discuss "Cloud" by Kurosawa Kiyoshi and other films shown at the Venice International Film Festival as well as "Repast", a classic by Naruse Mikio.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets.

Each year in mountainous Japan, about 1,000 landslides including land slips, debris flows, and falling rocks occur, often causing major damage. We'll look at their causes and latest countermeasures.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "Pythagora Equipment Academy"...

Featured recipe: Dashi Udon with Lime Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

In Japan,pre-schools are diversifying with more kids from international backgrounds or with special needs, yet most daycare takes a "one-size-fits-all" model. We see a space that is changing all that.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured. Barky realizes that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimeter items are needed.

Sawajima Yuichi investigates matchmaking in the Edo period. Matchmaker Oume is known for her skill in finding successful matches. Discover what it was like finding a partner in old Tokyo.

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.

Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

In Shenzhen, a city filled with opportunity, equipment dealers anticipate the failure of local businesses brought about by the recession, competing to buy their goods and resell them at a profit.

We discuss "Cloud" by Kurosawa Kiyoshi and other films shown at the Venice International Film Festival as well as "Repast", a classic by Naruse Mikio.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured. Barky realizes that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimeter items are needed.

Kyoto City University of Arts, founded in 1880, has produced leading painters in the art world. Its policy emphasizes Shasei: painting from life through intensive observation.

Sawajima Yuichi investigates matchmaking in the Edo period. Matchmaker Oume is known for her skill in finding successful matches. Discover what it was like finding a partner in old Tokyo.

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.

Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

Featured recipe: Dashi Udon with Lime Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

In Shenzhen, a city filled with opportunity, equipment dealers anticipate the failure of local businesses brought about by the recession, competing to buy their goods and resell them at a profit.

We discuss "Cloud" by Kurosawa Kiyoshi and other films shown at the Venice International Film Festival as well as "Repast", a classic by Naruse Mikio.

Featured recipe: Dashi Udon with Lime Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured. Barky realizes that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimeter items are needed.

Kyoto City University of Arts, founded in 1880, has produced leading painters in the art world. Its policy emphasizes Shasei: painting from life through intensive observation.

Sawajima Yuichi investigates matchmaking in the Edo period. Matchmaker Oume is known for her skill in finding successful matches. Discover what it was like finding a partner in old Tokyo.

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.

Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

Karuizawa is a popular summer getaway. A piano was set up in a public space for a limited period during autumn, and players from all walks of life stopped by to share their favorite melodies.

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 2-7.

Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at Japanese dog breeds. There are six breeds native to Japan, including Shiba Inu and Akita.

On a hot summer's day, a kitty leads us to traditional food near a local shrine. Get cool in a maiko's home with another kitty before enjoying sparklers at night.

Breaking is included as a new event in the 2024 Olympic Games. Come learn "Pro Tips" and "Improvement Points" that will help you bust a move!

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

Nancy, a city in the Lorraine region of northeastern France, became famous for its association with the Art Nouveau movement at the end of the 19th century. It is regarded as an open-air "art museum.".

Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.

Kyoto City University of Arts, founded in 1880, has produced leading painters in the art world. Its policy emphasizes Shasei: painting from life through intensive observation.

Eighty years after the Battle of Saipan, a collection of battlefield interviews with US soldiers has been uncovered. Their voices tell the story of one of the most brutal chapters of the war.

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

Karuizawa is a popular summer getaway. A piano was set up in a public space for a limited period during autumn, and players from all walks of life stopped by to share their favorite melodies.

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 2-7.

Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at Japanese dog breeds. There are six breeds native to Japan, including Shiba Inu and Akita.

On a hot summer's day, a kitty leads us to traditional food near a local shrine. Get cool in a maiko's home with another kitty before enjoying sparklers at night.

Kyoto City University of Arts, founded in 1880, has produced leading painters in the art world. Its policy emphasizes Shasei: painting from life through intensive observation.

Breaking is included as a new event in the 2024 Olympic Games. Come learn "Pro Tips" and "Improvement Points" that will help you bust a move!

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

Japanese voters head to the polls on October 27 for the Lower House election. NHK WORLD-JAPAN will provide updates and analysis as the results come in.

Shirasu are baby Japanese anchovies. Known for their clear, silvery-white appearance, these tiny things are packed with umami and nutrients.

Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.

Japanese voters head to the polls on October 27 for the Lower House election. NHK WORLD-JAPAN will provide updates and analysis as the results come in.

Eighty years after the Battle of Saipan, a collection of battlefield interviews with US soldiers has been uncovered. Their voices tell the story of one of the most brutal chapters of the war.

Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. We introduce two artists who create paper "animals." and our expert "Dr. Origami," will teach you how to make an easy origami craft.

Join animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki as he meets cats around the world! Today: in Val D'Orcia in Italy and Nagasaki, Japan. On Kitty Trivia, we discover why cats like to ride on shoulders.

In this episode, we learn about boshu and geshi, two dates from early summer. The chefs prepare ume plums and tea leaves and teach us how to make a pair of refreshing summer dishes.

Let's see Japan by car! We'll be driving through Hiroshima Prefecture, with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, we'll make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!

Japanese voters head to the polls on October 27 for the Lower House election. NHK WORLD-JAPAN will provide updates and analysis as the results come in.

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

Karuizawa is a popular summer getaway. A piano was set up in a public space for a limited period during autumn, and players from all walks of life stopped by to share their favorite melodies.

Kyoto has many stores specializing in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu. Some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.

Hokkaido / Takeya Takayuki (model maker) Fishing boats in the herring industry-which thrived here until the 1950s-featured swirling decorations that made a big impression on Takeya, a Hokkaido native.

Ramen packed with seafood goodness, loved in bitter cold northern Japan for over 100 years. Try a bowl for yourself!

Japanese voters head to the polls on October 27 for the Lower House election. NHK WORLD-JAPAN will provide updates and analysis as the results come in.

Breaking is included as a new event in the 2024 Olympic Games. Come learn "Pro Tips" and "Improvement Points" that will help you bust a move!

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at bladed tools. Traditional techniques are used to make a range of state-of-the-art items.

Japanese voters head to the polls on October 27 for the Lower House election. NHK WORLD-JAPAN will provide updates and analysis as the results come in.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "Pythagora Equipment Academy"...

Today: asking for further information. Khine Mie Mie Soe, from Myanmar, makes floral arrangements for TV. In a roleplay challenge, she asks for more information about the flowers that a client wants.

Nancy, a city in the Lorraine region of northeastern France, became famous for its association with the Art Nouveau movement at the end of the 19th century. It is regarded as an open-air "art museum.".

Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets.

Each year in mountainous Japan, about 1,000 landslides including land slips, debris flows, and falling rocks occur, often causing major damage. We'll look at their causes and latest countermeasures.

On a hot summer's day, a kitty leads us to traditional food near a local shrine. Get cool in a maiko's home with another kitty before enjoying sparklers at night.

Eighty years after the Battle of Saipan, a collection of battlefield interviews with US soldiers has been uncovered. Their voices tell the story of one of the most brutal chapters of the war.

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

Karuizawa is a popular summer getaway. A piano was set up in a public space for a limited period during autumn, and players from all walks of life stopped by to share their favorite melodies.

Today: asking for further information. Khine Mie Mie Soe, from Myanmar, makes floral arrangements for TV. In a roleplay challenge, she asks for more information about the flowers that a client wants.

On a hot summer's day, a kitty leads us to traditional food near a local shrine. Get cool in a maiko's home with another kitty before enjoying sparklers at night.

Breaking is included as a new event in the 2024 Olympic Games. Come learn "Pro Tips" and "Improvement Points" that will help you bust a move!

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets.

Each year in mountainous Japan, about 1,000 landslides including land slips, debris flows, and falling rocks occur, often causing major damage. We'll look at their causes and latest countermeasures.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "Pythagora Equipment Academy"...

Nancy, a city in the Lorraine region of northeastern France, became famous for its association with the Art Nouveau movement at the end of the 19th century. It is regarded as an open-air "art museum.".

Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.

Imagine being called an outsider in the country where you were born. Chuk Besher knows what that's like. It made him ask questions about identity and diversity.

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, Noshima Island.

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain a part of your body that ails you, say the part, then the particle "ga," followed by adjectives like "itai," meaning painful, and finally "n desu.".

A supermarket is attracting attention for its handling of both halal food for Muslims and common Japanese foodstuffs. What is the new kind of communication created by such food culture differences?

This time we introduce "GRAND SUMO Legends," which showcases the great Yokozuna Chiyonofuji. It shows the attractiveness of the legendary Yokozuna as well as an interview with former Ozeki Konishiki.

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, Mikan: Japan's Favorite Citrus Fruit.

In Japan,pre-schools are diversifying with more kids from international backgrounds or with special needs, yet most daycare takes a "one-size-fits-all" model. We see a space that is changing all that.

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain a part of your body that ails you, say the part, then the particle "ga," followed by adjectives like "itai," meaning painful, and finally "n desu.".

A supermarket is attracting attention for its handling of both halal food for Muslims and common Japanese foodstuffs. What is the new kind of communication created by such food culture differences?

This time we introduce "GRAND SUMO Legends," which showcases the great Yokozuna Chiyonofuji. It shows the attractiveness of the legendary Yokozuna as well as an interview with former Ozeki Konishiki.

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, Mikan: Japan's Favorite Citrus Fruit.

Orii Koji is a traditional craftsman who uses a special technique to develop unique colors on copper panels less than 1 mm thick. He talks about what goes into creating beautiful copperware.

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain a part of your body that ails you, say the part, then the particle "ga," followed by adjectives like "itai," meaning painful, and finally "n desu.".

A supermarket is attracting attention for its handling of both halal food for Muslims and common Japanese foodstuffs. What is the new kind of communication created by such food culture differences?

This time we introduce "GRAND SUMO Legends," which showcases the great Yokozuna Chiyonofuji. It shows the attractiveness of the legendary Yokozuna as well as an interview with former Ozeki Konishiki.

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, Mikan: Japan's Favorite Citrus Fruit.

A Japanese hospital has succeeded in having chronic spinal cord injury patients walk without crutches in daily life by using two types of robotic devices in rehabilitation.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets.

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain a part of your body that ails you, say the part, then the particle "ga," followed by adjectives like "itai," meaning painful, and finally "n desu.".

A supermarket is attracting attention for its handling of both halal food for Muslims and common Japanese foodstuffs. What is the new kind of communication created by such food culture differences?

This time we introduce "GRAND SUMO Legends," which showcases the great Yokozuna Chiyonofuji. It shows the attractiveness of the legendary Yokozuna as well as an interview with former Ozeki Konishiki.

Orii Koji is a traditional craftsman who uses a special technique to develop unique colors on copper panels less than 1 mm thick. He talks about what goes into creating beautiful copperware.

Kyoto City University of Arts, founded in 1880, has produced leading painters in the art world. Its policy emphasizes Shasei: painting from life through intensive observation.

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, Noshima Island.

A Japanese hospital has succeeded in having chronic spinal cord injury patients walk without crutches in daily life by using two types of robotic devices in rehabilitation.

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain a part of your body that ails you, say the part, then the particle "ga," followed by adjectives like "itai," meaning painful, and finally "n desu.".

A supermarket is attracting attention for its handling of both halal food for Muslims and common Japanese foodstuffs. What is the new kind of communication created by such food culture differences?

This time we introduce "GRAND SUMO Legends," which showcases the great Yokozuna Chiyonofuji. It shows the attractiveness of the legendary Yokozuna as well as an interview with former Ozeki Konishiki.

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.