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

The dark gray clay roofing on shrines, temples, and Machiya townhouses is buffed and smoked to boost durability, water resistance, and luster. The filmmakers take a look at how craftsmen and roofers uphold the traditional techniques.

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

Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.

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.

Chinese clothing factories explore new strategies, including international partnerships, in response to tariffs that Trump imposed on Chinese products.

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

Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.

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

The hosts discuss railway highlights across Japan in the latter half of 2025, from cutting-edge technologies to commemorative events.

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

Visiting places across Japan to learn about their fascinating culture and experiencing the charms of their daily life.

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.

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

Chinese clothing factories explore new strategies, including international partnerships, in response to tariffs that Trump imposed on Chinese products.

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

Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.

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

Every six months, a mobile dental team travels to remote islands of Kagoshima Prefecture that have no dentist; for three days, we watch locals get checkups to get a glimpse of life there.

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

The Toden Arakawa Line streetcar helps locals get around and now brings overseas visitors to the charms of old-town Tokyo. Ride its redesigned car and see fresh ideas from people along the line.

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.

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

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

Akio Fujimoto talks about his passion for filmmaking after his film was honored at the 2025 Venice Film Festival.

The filmmakers shed light on the shift in wild elephants' habitats due to climate change and remote sensing technologies developed to study the human-elephant conflict.

Andrew Mitchell from the United Kingdom has some stories to share from his own experience living through the 2016 Kumamoto quakes.

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

Chinese clothing factories explore new strategies, including international partnerships, in response to tariffs that Trump imposed on Chinese products.

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

Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.

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

The hosts explore various designs that draw inspiration from the rich natural landscape of Yamaguchi, situated on the western edge of Japan's main island.

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.

Mongolia's culture of meat-eating is contributing to health problems in this developing economy; Chef Suzuki Yuko aims to introduce more vegetables through workshops and improved hospital menus.

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

Chinese clothing factories explore new strategies, including international partnerships, in response to tariffs that Trump imposed on Chinese products.

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

Akio Fujimoto talks about his passion for filmmaking after his film was honored at the 2025 Venice Film Festival.

The filmmakers shed light on the shift in wild elephants' habitats due to climate change and remote sensing technologies developed to study the human-elephant conflict.

The filmmakers shed light on Hokusai's artwork portraying workers at a sawmill using tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life.

Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the new treatments.

Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.

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

The hosts explore various designs that draw inspiration from the rich natural landscape of Yamaguchi, situated on the western edge of Japan's main island.

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.

Chinese clothing factories explore new strategies, including international partnerships, in response to tariffs that Trump imposed on Chinese products.

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

Andrew Mitchell from the United Kingdom has some stories to share from his own experience living through the 2016 Kumamoto quakes.

The host speaks with developer Ikezaki Hidekazu and Professor Toko Kiyoshi about the development of taste-sensing systems.

Japan being the leading country in particle physics research, Peter Barakan explores the insights with experts, while Matt Alt examines technology with an entertaining angle.

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

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

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

Hikers go on adventures and enjoy magnificent views while experiencing the unique hiking culture of Japan.

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

Cyclists explore Japan's scenery, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in lesser-known areas of the country.

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

The hosts explore various designs that draw inspiration from the rich natural landscape of Yamaguchi, situated on the western edge of Japan's main island.

Rockie helps an old woman find her apple. When the woman gives a mushroom-looking apple to Rockie in return, Shelly eats that apple.

The host explores technologies people rely on daily and breaks down the engineering secrets hidden inside.

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

Features time-lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.

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

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

Kikuchi Atsuki is drawn to enamelware that reflects the creators' own instincts; he talks about the appeal of designs made and used by the same person.

Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke discusses the second half of Chushingura, from the colorful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa.

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

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

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

Hikers go on adventures and enjoy magnificent views while experiencing the unique hiking culture of Japan.

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

Features time-lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.

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

The hosts explore various designs that draw inspiration from the rich natural landscape of Yamaguchi, situated on the western edge of Japan's main island.

Rockie helps an old woman find her apple. When the woman gives a mushroom-looking apple to Rockie in return, Shelly eats that apple.

The host explores technologies people rely on daily and breaks down the engineering secrets hidden inside.

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

Cyclists explore Japan's scenery, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in lesser-known areas of the country.

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

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

Kikuchi Atsuki is drawn to enamelware that reflects the creators' own instincts; he talks about the appeal of designs made and used by the same person.

Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke discusses the second half of Chushingura, from the colorful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa.

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

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

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

Hikers go on adventures and enjoy magnificent views while experiencing the unique hiking culture of Japan.

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

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

Rockie helps an old woman find her apple. When the woman gives a mushroom-looking apple to Rockie in return, Shelly eats that apple.

The host explores technologies people rely on daily and breaks down the engineering secrets hidden inside.

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

Cyclists explore Japan's scenery, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in lesser-known areas of the country.

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

Features time-lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.

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

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

Kikuchi Atsuki is drawn to enamelware that reflects the creators' own instincts; he talks about the appeal of designs made and used by the same person.

Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke discusses the second half of Chushingura, from the colorful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa.

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

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

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

Hikers go on adventures and enjoy magnificent views while experiencing the unique hiking culture of Japan.

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

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

Rockie helps an old woman find her apple. When the woman gives a mushroom-looking apple to Rockie in return, Shelly eats that apple.

The host explores technologies people rely on daily and breaks down the engineering secrets hidden inside.

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

Cyclists explore Japan's scenery, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in lesser-known areas of the country.

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

Features time-lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.

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

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

Kikuchi Atsuki is drawn to enamelware that reflects the creators' own instincts; he talks about the appeal of designs made and used by the same person.

Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke discusses the second half of Chushingura, from the colorful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa.

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

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

The world of Japanese cinema; interviews with leading players.

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

Idol group WHITE SCORPION, singer-songwriter Mahiru and five-piece rock band BIGMAMA perform their top tracks and discuss their music.

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.

Sake is enjoying a global boom. But as the domestic market shrinks, more and more breweries are turning to overseas markets to survive. We meet artisans striving to preserve its tradition and quality.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

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

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga that are beloved by fans and an exploration of what makes them so popular.

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

As different colors, blue and yellow can make green by getting together, similarly different lives can coexist by helping each other. This is a program to develop the mind of living together.

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