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Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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.

On the 4th floor of a terminal inside Chubu Centrair International Airport sits a white piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart.

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

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.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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.

The filmmakers explore the role of the gyoji, or referee, in sumo wrestling before and after a tournament.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Reporter Manon P explores Japan's milling technology to create rice flour for various sweet and savory dishes.

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.

Photographer Nagira Kohei discusses his creative vision and the message he wants to convey through his work.

Sawara Taisai looks back 300 years to a time when the town of Sawara was a vibrant cultural center. Throughout the area, large, elaborately decorated floats are paraded through the streets.

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.

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

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The hosts explore the resurgence of Japan's sleeper expresses and a revamped night train after the Shinkansen's expansion nearly caused the total disappearance of these services.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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.

Enhancing the experience of Sumo Wrestling with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

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

Photographer Nagira Kohei discusses his creative vision and the message he wants to convey through his work.

The filmmakers visit Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture to explore a hall dedicated to kagura performances, a form of votive music and dance that started over a thousand years ago.

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 filmmakers explore Ikuno Ward, Osaka, one of Japan's most diverse communities with people from all over the world. A local NPO provides them with help and tutoring, trying to ensure that everybody can live together.

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.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The hosts explore the resurgence of Japan's sleeper expresses and a revamped night train after the Shinkansen's expansion nearly caused the total disappearance of these services.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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.

Enhancing the experience of Sumo Wrestling with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

A theater troupe offers a supportive community and sanctuary for disadvantaged local children after the extended COVID-19 lockdown in the Philippines.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The hosts explore the resurgence of Japan's sleeper expresses and a revamped night train after the Shinkansen's expansion nearly caused the total disappearance of these services.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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.

Enhancing the experience of Sumo Wrestling with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past.

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.

A theater troupe offers a supportive community and sanctuary for disadvantaged local children after the extended COVID-19 lockdown in the Philippines.

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

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.

Enhancing the experience of Sumo Wrestling with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past.

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

The hosts explore the resurgence of Japan's sleeper expresses and a revamped night train after the Shinkansen's expansion nearly caused the total disappearance of these services.

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.

Yagisawa Satoshi's novel, "Days at the Morisaki Bookshop," has been translated into 50 languages; he talks about the inspiration behind a heartwarming story that captivated readers around the globe.

The US-Iran conflict led to what the IEA called the worst-ever energy crisis and more power demand was predicted with the summer heat; how do the crisis and a surge in coal use affect climate change?

Rafael Kinoshita discusses why he teaches music to children with roots overseas and provides a space for them to build confidence and have fun.

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

A theater troupe offers a supportive community and sanctuary for disadvantaged local children after the extended COVID-19 lockdown in the Philippines.

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

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

The hosts explore swirling guruguru designs in various types of art, from prehistoric pottery to modern fashion.

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.

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.

The filmmakers explore the Kokugikan Arena, the venue for grand sumo tournaments where spectators can eat while enjoying the match.

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

A theater troupe offers a supportive community and sanctuary for disadvantaged local children after the extended COVID-19 lockdown in the Philippines.

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

Yagisawa Satoshi's novel, "Days at the Morisaki Bookshop," has been translated into 50 languages; he talks about the inspiration behind a heartwarming story that captivated readers around the globe.

The US-Iran conflict led to what the IEA called the worst-ever energy crisis and more power demand was predicted with the summer heat; how do the crisis and a surge in coal use affect climate change?

Observing Red Fuji and Black Fuji, two different views of Japan's famous mountain, captured by the artist Hokusai; what did Mount Fuji mean to the people of Edo?

The filmmakers take a look at a potential dietary element for preventing irregular heartbeats. They also examine pulsed field ablation, or PFA, an innovative treatment for the condition.

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

The hosts explore swirling guruguru designs in various types of art, from prehistoric pottery to modern fashion.

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.

A theater troupe offers a supportive community and sanctuary for disadvantaged local children after the extended COVID-19 lockdown in the Philippines.

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

Rafael Kinoshita discusses why he teaches music to children with roots overseas and provides a space for them to build confidence and have fun.

Reporter Ishii Terumi explores the development and production of automatic floodgates.

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.

The filmmakers explore the Kokugikan Arena, the venue for grand sumo tournaments where spectators can eat while enjoying the match.

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.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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

Bicycle touring around the world.

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

The hosts explore swirling guruguru designs in various types of art, from prehistoric pottery to modern fashion.

Nithya and Kalyan are parting ways even though the court gives them six months to reconsider their divorce; to further complicate things, lockdown hits and makes them stay in the same apartment.

The filmmakers show how to describe objects using words and how it helps people discover new things.

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

Japanese eggplants vary by climate, and many peak-season varieties fill stores in summer; a visit to Niigata, Japan's top eggplant-consuming prefecture, highlights the area's local eggplant culture.

Let's drive through Chiba Prefecture! We depart from Tokyo Station and enjoy magic hour at scenic Byobugaura; along the way, encounter Chiba's traditions and be amazed by their artistic quality.

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.

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.

The filmmakers explore the Kokugikan Arena, the venue for grand sumo tournaments where spectators can eat while enjoying the match.