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Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers take a look at taiyaki, a sweet-bean-paste-filled treat that comes in the auspicious shape of a sea bream. This sweet has been loved by the Japanese for over 100 years.

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.

Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years; through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers explore Nara's herb scene by visiting Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in summer, where the herbs are in full bloom.

The host explores the story behind one of Tsutaju's most well-known masterpieces, "The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei," which is the artist's debut work.

Peter MacMillan discusses commonly used words and expressions related to eyes and the culture behind them.

Fun and easy Japanese; fast track your language learning with these simple expressions; plus handy travel tips and easy kanji; give it a try!

As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI: BE PREPARED provides practical knowledge to save yourself from natural disaster. In this episode, we learn how to evacuate from flood and rainstorm.

The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmaker explores Kraków, Poland, to uncover its history and culture.

Highlights of top-division bouts from March 18, Day 9 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

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.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers visit a 100-year-old café born out of the friendship between Brazil and Japan, where the coffee is so great that it was even loved by superstar John Lennon.

Do Minh Khai from Vietnam explores the Ise-Shima area, the home of magical pearls. She learns how the first cultured pearls were developed, experiences pearl harvesting and encounters a unique type of pearl jewellery.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The cyclist rides through bamboo forests in Kyoto and enjoys nighttime views in bustling Osaka.

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers take a look at clinical trials in regenerative medicine and a large-scale study in Japan that has shown how improving one's diet and lifestyle can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Highlights of top-division bouts from March 18, Day 9 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

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.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Do Minh Khai from Vietnam explores the Ise-Shima area, the home of magical pearls. She learns how the first cultured pearls were developed, experiences pearl harvesting and encounters a unique type of pearl jewellery.

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Highlights of top-division bouts from March 18, Day 9 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

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.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers take a look at clinical trials in regenerative medicine and a large-scale study in Japan that has shown how improving one's diet and lifestyle can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease.

NEWS7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio; it's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

The hosts share the latest stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations while discussing their global impact from multiple perspectives.

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

Kitajima Masaaki discusses his paper on how the spread of COVID-19 could be tracked by monitoring wastewater, exploring its impact on infectious disease control.

Peter MacMillan discusses commonly used words and expressions related to eyes and the culture behind them.

Fun and easy Japanese; fast track your language learning with these simple expressions; plus handy travel tips and easy kanji; give it a try!

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Science for our future; cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Do Minh Khai from Vietnam explores the Ise-Shima area, the home of magical pearls. She learns how the first cultured pearls were developed, experiences pearl harvesting and encounters a unique type of pearl jewellery.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Highlights of top-division bouts from March 19, day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

The filmmakers take a look at the Henka technique, which is commonly used by smaller sumo wrestlers to dodge and quickly win when the match starts.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

Kitajima Masaaki discusses his paper on how the spread of COVID-19 could be tracked by monitoring wastewater, exploring its impact on infectious disease control.

The host explores eggs that are safe for raw consumption by visiting farms and a restaurant in Kyoto with diverse egg-based culinary delights.

The filmmakers explore Edo townspeople's ways of repelling mosquitoes during hot and humid summer nights.

The host explores Japan's booming resale market at both the domestic and global levels, driven by the quality and reliability of the used products.

Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Science for our future; cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Do Minh Khai from Vietnam explores the Ise-Shima area, the home of magical pearls. She learns how the first cultured pearls were developed, experiences pearl harvesting and encounters a unique type of pearl jewellery.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Highlights of top-division bouts from March 19, day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

The filmmakers take a look at the Henka technique, which is commonly used by smaller sumo wrestlers to dodge and quickly win when the match starts.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Shimonoseki is situated along the Kanmon Straits, which have long served as a key shipping lane. Join us as we learn how the city has had a front seat to several turning points in Japanese history.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

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

Reporter Cyrus Nozomu Sethna learns about the development and manufacture of non-loosening bolts.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Matsubara Masanori shows how he uses Japanese ingredients to produce cheese that wins international prizes and how his cows and goats live in the mountains.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Science for our future; cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Highlights of top-division bouts from March 19, day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

The filmmakers take a look at the Henka technique, which is commonly used by smaller sumo wrestlers to dodge and quickly win when the match starts.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Shimonoseki is situated along the Kanmon Straits, which have long served as a key shipping lane. Join us as we learn how the city has had a front seat to several turning points in Japanese history.

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

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

Reporter Cyrus Nozomu Sethna learns about the development and manufacture of non-loosening bolts.

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Matsubara Masanori shows how he uses Japanese ingredients to produce cheese that wins international prizes and how his cows and goats live in the mountains.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Highlights of top-division bouts from March 19, day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

The filmmakers take a look at the Henka technique, which is commonly used by smaller sumo wrestlers to dodge and quickly win when the match starts.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Science for our future; cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

NEWS7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio; it's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.

Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years; through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth.

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

Oyama Shuichi introduces his method of increasing vegetation using household waste to combat desertification in Niger.

Japanese eggplants vary greatly based on climate. In summer, peak season, many types line the shops. We visit Niigata, Japan's largest eggplant consumer, to learn more about its eggplant culture.

The filmmakers explore Edo townspeople's ways of repelling mosquitoes during hot and humid summer nights.

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

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

Reporter Cyrus Nozomu Sethna learns about the development and manufacture of non-loosening bolts.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Matsubara Masanori shows how he uses Japanese ingredients to produce cheese that wins international prizes and how his cows and goats live in the mountains.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The unique ways in which garlic is cultivated and processed in Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Shimonoseki is situated along the Kanmon Straits, which have long served as a key shipping lane. Join us as we learn how the city has had a front seat to several turning points in Japanese history.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

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.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

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

Reporter Cyrus Nozomu Sethna learns about the development and manufacture of non-loosening bolts.

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

Oyama Shuichi introduces his method of increasing vegetation using household waste to combat desertification in Niger.

A visit to Kesennuma, Japan, a sanma port in Tohoku, to learn about the popular fish that glitters like a sword.

The rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period.

The hosts share the latest stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations while discussing their global impact from multiple perspectives.

Matsubara Masanori shows how he uses Japanese ingredients to produce cheese that wins international prizes and how his cows and goats live in the mountains.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The unique ways in which garlic is cultivated and processed in Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Shimonoseki is situated along the Kanmon Straits, which have long served as a key shipping lane. Join us as we learn how the city has had a front seat to several turning points in Japanese history.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

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

Reporter Cyrus Nozomu Sethna learns about the development and manufacture of non-loosening bolts.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

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.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

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

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The host examines how tradition and innovation keep Kyoto culture alive as it maintains its status as a pottery production center since the 17th century.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a British broadcaster based in Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The unique ways in which garlic is cultivated and processed in Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

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.