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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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of drawers to its former glory.

Putri-san from Indonesia works entirely in Japanese, but she finds some katakana words difficult. By receiving guidance from experts, she learns how to politely ask someone to repeat something.

Artisan Matoba Kensho restores traditional dolls by cleaning and repairing damage to faces - well-preserved dolls can last 100 years, so Kensho hopes people bring them to him and never discard them.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

1 in 1000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases - we witness a networking event for former lay judges where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others?

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.

Explore the world of anime sound - voice actor Otsuka Akio recreates past sessions and reveals techniques behind iconic lines, and composer Inai Keiji works on a new anime score in the studio.

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

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.

People in Japan use roughly 150 new cardboard boxes a year. In a 5-minute digest, we examine a broad range of Japan's innovative cardboard products, including waterproof packaging and emergency goods.

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of drawers to its former glory.

Putri-san from Indonesia works entirely in Japanese, but she finds some katakana words difficult. By receiving guidance from experts, she learns how to politely ask someone to repeat something.

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.

Teaming with experts in seven locations around the world, we conduct an analysis of internal records leaked from a Chinese cybersecurity company and delve into new threats spreading on the internet.

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

1 in 1000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases - we witness a networking event for former lay judges where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others?

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.

Explore the world of anime sound - voice actor Otsuka Akio recreates past sessions and reveals techniques behind iconic lines, and composer Inai Keiji works on a new anime score in the studio.

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.

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

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.

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time: cool R&B-rooted J-Pop from girl duo Natsudaidai and EDM-influenced rock from THE SIXTH LIE - both acts are in the J-Melo studio to chat and perform.

Tohoku: This animation series follows Japanese dog Charo as he meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan in the search for eight star talismans.

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions and famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes - every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 8 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

'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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of drawers to its former glory.

Putri-san from Indonesia works entirely in Japanese, but she finds some katakana words difficult. By receiving guidance from experts, she learns how to politely ask someone to repeat something.

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.

Teaming with experts in seven locations around the world, we conduct an analysis of internal records leaked from a Chinese cybersecurity company and delve into new threats spreading on the internet.

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.

1 in 1000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases - we witness a networking event for former lay judges where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others?

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.

Explore the world of anime sound - voice actor Otsuka Akio recreates past sessions and reveals techniques behind iconic lines, and composer Inai Keiji works on a new anime score in the studio.

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.

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

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.

Tohoku: This animation series follows Japanese dog Charo as he meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan in the search for eight star talismans.

People in Japan use roughly 150 new cardboard boxes a year. In a 5-minute digest, we examine a broad range of Japan's innovative cardboard products, including waterproof packaging and emergency goods.

Miya, a scallop fisherman's cat, keeps watch while her owner is at sea - once he's back, Miya's ready to cuddle. Meanwhile, a cat in Hachinohe City sits on her owner's newspaper to get his attention.

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.

An ekiben with speciality yuzu from Umaji Village is available beside a tourist railway in Kochi - yuzu once saved the village from extinction. This is the story of people behind yuzu-fragrant ekiben.

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of drawers to its former glory.

Putri-san from Indonesia works entirely in Japanese, but she finds some katakana words difficult. By receiving guidance from experts, she learns how to politely ask someone to repeat something.

Artisan Matoba Kensho restores traditional dolls by cleaning and repairing damage to faces - well-preserved dolls can last 100 years, so Kensho hopes people bring them to him and never discard them.

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.

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions and famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes - every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 8 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions, and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there's 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.

Maminata Ouandaogo's passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair, but she says social pressure outside her salon keeps some people from embracing it.

Reductions in Arctic sea ice caused by global warming have ironically led to record-breaking Northern Hemisphere snowfalls and frequent winter storms - what mechanism is at work?

Video and craft artist Hishikawa Seiichi visits Tottori - dyeing firms make fishing flags with vivid hand-drawn designs that carry the feelings of both fishermen and people sending them gifts.

We meet two Nepalese who settled down in Kyushu - Saroj Chaudhary is the director of an elderly care facility in Itoshima in Fukuoka while Ghale Mankala attends guests at an inn in Yufuin Onsen.

The Citrus: As the samurai age ended, citrus production provided a way forward for former warriors in Hagi. Locals still love century-old sweets made using the aromatic skin - watch them being made.

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.

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 B.C. - we examine various aspects of Jomon society with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Lacquer.

Find out about Japan's emergency food options that meet the needs of various people and discover the rolling stock method, a smart way to stockpile emergency food.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City in Gifu Prefecture is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese.

With multilingual services, NHK World-Japan helps foreign residents with disaster prevention and daily life - a presentation introducing these services was given at the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo.

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.

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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.

Back to Grooves and Grain: This episode features businesses that are capitalising on the resurgence in popularity of physical media such as vinyl records and self-published books.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 8 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions, and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there's 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.

We meet two Nepalese who settled down in Kyushu - Saroj Chaudhary is the director of an elderly care facility in Itoshima in Fukuoka while Ghale Mankala attends guests at an inn in Yufuin Onsen.

The Citrus: As the samurai age ended, citrus production provided a way forward for former warriors in Hagi. Locals still love century-old sweets made using the aromatic skin - watch them being made.

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

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City in Gifu Prefecture is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese.

With multilingual services, NHK World-Japan helps foreign residents with disaster prevention and daily life - a presentation introducing these services was given at the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo.

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

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 8 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions, and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there's 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.

Back to Grooves and Grain: This episode features businesses that are capitalising on the resurgence in popularity of physical media such as vinyl records and self-published books.

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

We meet two Nepalese who settled down in Kyushu - Saroj Chaudhary is the director of an elderly care facility in Itoshima in Fukuoka while Ghale Mankala attends guests at an inn in Yufuin Onsen.

The Citrus: As the samurai age ended, citrus production provided a way forward for former warriors in Hagi. Locals still love century-old sweets made using the aromatic skin - watch them being made.

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

A team led by Saito Kentaro won the bronze trophy and a special prize at the prestigious Montreal International Fireworks Competition in 2024 - he talks about what fireworks mean to him.

Ari Beser's grandfather served on the planes that dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki - Harada Kosuzu's grandfather survived both. Now they are fighting for a world without nuclear weapons.

Kerama: Keramashoto National Park offers pristine waters that support a diverse ecosystem - it's also home to people who proactively carry out conservation activities and carry on a distinct culture.

The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time.

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

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City in Gifu Prefecture is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese.

With multilingual services, NHK World-Japan helps foreign residents with disaster prevention and daily life - a presentation introducing these services was given at the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo.

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.

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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.

Made mainly from antibodies, biologic drugs have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis - we explore their mechanisms and potential.

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.

We meet two Nepalese who settled down in Kyushu - Saroj Chaudhary is the director of an elderly care facility in Itoshima in Fukuoka while Ghale Mankala attends guests at an inn in Yufuin Onsen.

The Citrus: As the samurai age ended, citrus production provided a way forward for former warriors in Hagi. Locals still love century-old sweets made using the aromatic skin - watch them being made.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 9 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions, and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there's 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.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City in Gifu Prefecture is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese.

With multilingual services, NHK World-Japan helps foreign residents with disaster prevention and daily life - a presentation introducing these services was given at the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo.

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

A team led by Saito Kentaro won the bronze trophy and a special prize at the prestigious Montreal International Fireworks Competition in 2024 - he talks about what fireworks mean to him.

Ari Beser's grandfather served on the planes that dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki - Harada Kosuzu's grandfather survived both. Now they are fighting for a world without nuclear weapons.

Kerama: Keramashoto National Park offers pristine waters that support a diverse ecosystem - it's also home to people who proactively carry out conservation activities and carry on a distinct culture.

The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time.

Japan's ageing population has put elderly drivers at the centre of a debate about road safety - now scientists are using a data-driven approach to define the limits of a safe 'driving lifespan'.

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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.

Made mainly from antibodies, biologic drugs have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis - we explore their mechanisms and potential.

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.

We meet two Nepalese who settled down in Kyushu - Saroj Chaudhary is the director of an elderly care facility in Itoshima in Fukuoka while Ghale Mankala attends guests at an inn in Yufuin Onsen.

The Citrus: As the samurai age ended, citrus production provided a way forward for former warriors in Hagi. Locals still love century-old sweets made using the aromatic skin - watch them being made.

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.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City in Gifu Prefecture is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese.

With multilingual services, NHK World-Japan helps foreign residents with disaster prevention and daily life - a presentation introducing these services was given at the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 9 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions, and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there's 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.

Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom while enjoying local food and musical traditions 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.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!

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.

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.

Made mainly from antibodies, biologic drugs have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis - we explore their mechanisms and potential.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 9 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions, and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there's 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.

Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom while enjoying local food and musical traditions along the way.

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

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!

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

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 9 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions, and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there's 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.

Made mainly from antibodies, biologic drugs have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis - we explore their mechanisms and potential.

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom while enjoying local food and musical traditions 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.

Mizushiri Yoriko won the Silver Bear in the Short Film competition at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival - she talks about her passion for creating animations that evoke a sense of touch.

The key to achieving peace is feeling the pain of others - it's an idea Hayashida Mitsuhiro picked up from hibakusha in his native Nagasaki, and one he tries to teach young visitors to his city.

Hida: The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and has been home to artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills like kigumi and wood joinery.

A Stylish Concert: A master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity types at a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, and in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP...

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

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!

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.

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.

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

Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom while enjoying local food and musical traditions 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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 10 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions, and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there's 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.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!

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

Mizushiri Yoriko won the Silver Bear in the Short Film competition at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival - she talks about her passion for creating animations that evoke a sense of touch.

The key to achieving peace is feeling the pain of others - it's an idea Hayashida Mitsuhiro picked up from hibakusha in his native Nagasaki, and one he tries to teach young visitors to his city.

Hida: The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and has been home to artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills like kigumi and wood joinery.

A Stylish Concert: A master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity types at a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, and in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP...

Gold prices are surging as anxiety drives a global rush - while Japan sees renewed prospecting and competition in e-waste recycling, illegal mining exposing the boom's darker side spreads in Africa.

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.

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

Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom while enjoying local food and musical traditions along the way.