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NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Enomoto Megumi opened free learning centres modelled on traditional Japanese temple schools to provide education for disadvantaged children in Mozambique. She talks about breaking the poverty cycle.

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Hokkaido is a treasure trove of seafood - Chef Hayashi heads to the city of Hakodate to visit the people involved in the production of kombu kelp, the foundation of Japanese cuisine.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Hayakawa Chie has garnered international acclaim for 'Plan 75', a feature-length drama about senior citizens facing choices of life and death - she shares her experience of making the film.

Airing Laundry at the Local Well: It's summer and a group of women have gathered at the local well - we learn about the different techniques and tools used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

From hotels to multi-purpose lockers, this episode features innovative storage-based business models.

This is an unusual series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Poisons from more than 200,000 species are being studied for uses to improve human lives, and there's also progress on pesticides and kidney disease drugs that apply the features of biological toxins.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Cveto Podlogar enjoys a ski mountaineering trip with the Academic Alpine Club of Hokkaido in Sapporo - get to know the real Japan on this programme and discover useful travel tips.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Hokkaido is a treasure trove of seafood - Chef Hayashi heads to the city of Hakodate to visit the people involved in the production of kombu kelp, the foundation of Japanese cuisine.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Airing Laundry at the Local Well: It's summer and a group of women have gathered at the local well - we learn about the different techniques and tools used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

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: Shuri Castle.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Tokyo: a place 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's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries 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 the number eight. Explore the unique culture behind them.

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Oda Yuriko has a progressive disease, but she's working toward a society in which anybody can enjoy life by running a patient association, developing an app, and other activities.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Poisons from more than 200,000 species are being studied for uses to improve human lives, and there's also progress on pesticides and kidney disease drugs that apply the features of biological toxins.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Tokyo: a place 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!

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries 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 the number eight. Explore the unique culture behind them.

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Oda Yuriko has a progressive disease, but she's working toward a society in which anybody can enjoy life by running a patient association, developing an app, and other activities.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Poisons from more than 200,000 species are being studied for uses to improve human lives, and there's also progress on pesticides and kidney disease drugs that apply the features of biological toxins.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Tokyo: a place 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!

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Discover the story behind the 36 Views of Mt. Fuji woodprint series. The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Hokusai: it is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave is there for a reason.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries 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 the number eight. Explore the unique culture behind them.

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Oda Yuriko has a progressive disease, but she's working toward a society in which anybody can enjoy life by running a patient association, developing an app, and other activities.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

'Trails to Oishii Tokyo' is a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market, where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Tokyo: a place 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's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries 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 the number eight. Explore the unique culture behind them.

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Discover the story behind the 36 Views of Mt. Fuji woodprint series. The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Hokusai: it is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave is there for a reason.

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

Oda Yuriko has a progressive disease, but she's working toward a society in which anybody can enjoy life by running a patient association, developing an app, and other activities.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

'Trails to Oishii Tokyo' is a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market, where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Tokyo: a place 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's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries 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 the number eight. Explore the unique culture behind them.

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Discover the story behind the 36 Views of Mt. Fuji woodprint series. The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Hokusai: it is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave is there for a reason.

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: Homes.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital - against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators as our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Japan uses cardboard in many innovative ways. Peter Barakan examines new products and meets an expert with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt tries his hand at cardboard art.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

'Trails to Oishii Tokyo' is a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market, where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital - against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators as our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Japan uses cardboard in many innovative ways. Peter Barakan examines new products and meets an expert with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt tries his hand at cardboard art.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

'Trails to Oishii Tokyo' is a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market, where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital - against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

The top three geisha idol celebrities in Edo are Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita, see how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty, has illustrated them so differently.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators as our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Japan uses cardboard in many innovative ways. Peter Barakan examines new products and meets an expert with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt tries his hand at cardboard art.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Local residents and businesses in Hokkaido are finding ways to utilise JR Hokkaido's discontinued railway lines - see how these are being used.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital - against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators as our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

The top three geisha idol celebrities in Edo are Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita, see how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty, has illustrated them so differently.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: contactless IC cards and wasabi packets.

Japan uses cardboard in many innovative ways. Peter Barakan examines new products and meets an expert with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt tries his hand at cardboard art.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Local residents and businesses in Hokkaido are finding ways to utilise JR Hokkaido's discontinued railway lines - see how these are being used.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital - against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.