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We explore the Mine-Akiyoshidai Geopark to solve its tricolored riddle: WHITE in an off-limits cave, RED, a material that built a historical treasure, and BLACK, which powered Japan's modernization.

Japan's longest-loved noodle dish, udon. Savor its undeniable appeal through local favorites and cutting-edge creations!

Nagira Kohei's received a high commendation in the People's Choice Award category at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. What does he hope to convey through his work?

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Water Jet Cutters.

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

Fly high from Shizuoka Airport, the nearest to Mt. Fuji! Breathtaking window views and special cockpit footage await!

Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mt. Hachimantai. It presents nature in its many forms.

We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing. Today the young students have come dressed in their finest, and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills.

Cutting-edge research has shown that parasites add to the complexity and diversity of the ecosystem. In Japan, discoveries have linked coexistence with parasites to autoimmune disease treatment.

Mizui Yu is tackling poverty in the Philippines using coconuts - he develops food and cosmetics for sale in Japan. His business is improving lives. What will he develop next?

We visit Tachikawa, a major hub in western Tokyo. Once home to a historic airfield that later became a U.S. military base, the town is known today for a vast national park and colorful art district.

Nagira Kohei's received a high commendation in the People's Choice Award category at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. What does he hope to convey through his work?

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Water Jet Cutters.

We explore the Mine-Akiyoshidai Geopark to solve its tricolored riddle: WHITE in an off-limits cave, RED, a material that built a historical treasure, and BLACK, which powered Japan's modernization.

Japan's longest-loved noodle dish, udon. Savor its undeniable appeal through local favorites and cutting-edge creations!

Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture is dotted with volcanoes. Their volcanic rock was used to shape the townscape, and the area's unique clay and soil fostered its pottery tradition and citrus cultivation.

Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens.

Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture is dotted with volcanoes. Their volcanic rock was used to shape the townscape, and the area's unique clay and soil fostered its pottery tradition and citrus cultivation.

Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens.

Sugiura Mitsuyoshi is gaining attention both at home and abroad for transforming old kimonos into new fashion statements. He talks about his unique efforts to revitalize a traditional industry.

Hop on a plane and view Japan from the sky! It's nearly the apex of summer, and we're heading to the nature rich Amami Oshima Island, which recently became a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.

Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing. Today the young students have come dressed in their finest, and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills.

Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture is dotted with volcanoes. Their volcanic rock was used to shape the townscape, and the area's unique clay and soil fostered its pottery tradition and citrus cultivation.

Hojo Railway in Hyogo Prefecture managed to boost ridership with the introduction of volunteer stationmasters and an old, beloved diesel car. See how this regional railway is working to stay on top.

Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens.

Sugiura Mitsuyoshi is gaining attention both at home and abroad for transforming old kimonos into new fashion statements. He talks about his unique efforts to revitalize a traditional industry.

Hop on from Narita, the air gateway to Japan. Flying above the active volcanoes, breathtaking window views await!

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

Discover 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 have a reason.

Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture is dotted with volcanoes. Their volcanic rock was used to shape the townscape, and the area's unique clay and soil fostered its pottery tradition and citrus cultivation.

Hojo Railway in Hyogo Prefecture managed to boost ridership with the introduction of volunteer stationmasters and an old, beloved diesel car. See how this regional railway is working to stay on top.

Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens.

Divorce is illegal in the largely Catholic Philippines, but as a bill for legalization is to be deliberated by the senate, women enduring domestic violence advocate the controversial bill.

Greater Shinagawa: Shizuka Anderson reports on the new initiatives and services being developed in the Greater Shinagawa area, TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY and OIMACHI TRACKS, in southern Tokyo.

Hojo Railway in Hyogo Prefecture managed to boost ridership with the introduction of volunteer stationmasters and an old, beloved diesel car. See how this regional railway is working to stay on top.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo preview for the tourney starting().Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

Divorce is illegal in the largely Catholic Philippines, but as a bill for legalization is to be deliberated by the senate, women enduring domestic violence advocate the controversial bill.

Greater Shinagawa: Shizuka Anderson reports on the new initiatives and services being developed in the Greater Shinagawa area, TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY and OIMACHI TRACKS, in southern Tokyo.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo preview for the tourney starting().Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

Hojo Railway in Hyogo Prefecture managed to boost ridership with the introduction of volunteer stationmasters and an old, beloved diesel car. See how this regional railway is working to stay on top.

Songwriter Yamamoto Sho is the man behind "Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro," the global hit by the J-pop idol group FRUITS ZIPPER. He talks about creating songs that take the world by storm.

One effect of climate change worldwide has been changes in plankton levels due to global warming, such as algal blooms. These cause major damage to local fishing and aquaculture industries.

Divorce is illegal in the largely Catholic Philippines, but as a bill for legalization is to be deliberated by the senate, women enduring domestic violence advocate the controversial bill.

Greater Shinagawa: Shizuka Anderson reports on the new initiatives and services being developed in the Greater Shinagawa area, TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY and OIMACHI TRACKS, in southern Tokyo.

Today's theme: Parody. In an era of overwhelming, and often fake, information, parody dissects its subject through humor, and breathes new value into the familiar. Explore design through parody.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo preview for the tourney starting().Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

Divorce is illegal in the largely Catholic Philippines, but as a bill for legalization is to be deliberated by the senate, women enduring domestic violence advocate the controversial bill.

Songwriter Yamamoto Sho is the man behind "Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro," the global hit by the J-pop idol group FRUITS ZIPPER. He talks about creating songs that take the world by storm.

One effect of climate change worldwide has been changes in plankton levels due to global warming, such as algal blooms. These cause major damage to local fishing and aquaculture industries.

The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.

Melanoma can develop in places other than the skin. In Japan, researchers are fighting this aggressive cancer with not only the latest immunotherapy but also a new virus therapy.

Greater Shinagawa: Shizuka Anderson reports on the new initiatives and services being developed in the Greater Shinagawa area, TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY and OIMACHI TRACKS, in southern Tokyo.

Today's theme: Parody. In an era of overwhelming, and often fake, information, parody dissects its subject through humor, and breathes new value into the familiar. Explore design through parody.

Divorce is illegal in the largely Catholic Philippines, but as a bill for legalization is to be deliberated by the senate, women enduring domestic violence advocate the controversial bill.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Water Jet Cutters.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo preview for the tourney starting().Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.