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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.

Steve Pateman is fighting to make sumo more accessible by encouraging individuals typically sidelined from sports to try it for free at his gym in the UK - we ask him how sumo can change lives.

Monbetsu Atsushi is a cultural and wildlife advocate working to preserve Hokkaido's traditional Ainu culture through ancient practices including hunting and forest management.

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.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Today: bentos with Marc and special guest Watanabe Akiko - a popular bento maker - as they each use ketchup in their fun and easy recipes, plus a warigo bento for farmers' kabuki from Shodoshima.

Chiba is known for peanuts - area leather goods seller Iijima Satoshi uses discarded peanut skins from local farmers to make synthetic leather that's eco-friendly, durable and very versatile.

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

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Despite all obstacles, then-Director Bill Kramer led the Academy Museum to its successful opening in 2021 - with his proven leadership, Bill became the new CEO of AMPAS in July 2022.

A Secret Date: It's late at night and all are fast asleep, a young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house attending to... a rooster. What could the pair be up to?

While immune checkpoint inhibitors can improve cancer survival rates, they only work in about 20 to 30 percent of patients - we interview Japanese researchers trying to overcome this challenge.

Shodoshima in Kagawa Prefecture is an olive island floating in the Seto Inland Sea - a piano was placed at a park for a limited time. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

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

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Dynamic Asia - the stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Chiba is known for peanuts - area leather goods seller Iijima Satoshi uses discarded peanut skins from local farmers to make synthetic leather that's eco-friendly, durable and very versatile.

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.

A Brazilian woman living in Japan tries to promote a music video that she made for kids about sexual abuse while navigating the differences between the two cultures.

A Secret Date: It's late at night and all are fast asleep, a young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house attending to... a rooster. What could the pair be up to?

The Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions - this time: Ainu Houses.

Keitora are Japanese light pick-up trucks - they're used to transport goods, but that's far from their only role. In this digest, we discover the surprising possibilities of keitora.

Japanese melons are known as juicy and intensely sweet - their beautiful netting patterns indicate careful cultivation and wonderful flavour. Meet dedicated farmers and savour a truly versatile fruit.

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.

Koji Mayuyama, a pottery restorer, secretly kept a number of damaged items from antique dealers and returned them to their original condition. Discover his secret workshop.

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.

2024 saw the end of Sominsai, a festival in which loinclothed men plunge into freezing water, are enveloped in smoke, and jostle through the night to grasp a lucky sack as a form of prayer.

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

Koji Mayuyama, a pottery restorer, secretly kept a number of damaged items from antique dealers and returned them to their original condition. Discover his secret workshop.

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.

2024 saw the end of Sominsai, a festival in which loinclothed men plunge into freezing water, are enveloped in smoke, and jostle through the night to grasp a lucky sack as a form of prayer.

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 stories behind hit Japanese products and top creations for niche markets - this time, diagnostic ultrasound machines and sports balls.

Storm Surges: A storm surge is a rise in sea level - when caused by a large typhoon, this can trigger a disaster with large-scale flooding. We look at some countermeasures that Japan is undertaking.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives, get ready for fun with anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools! This time: 'See the Wiggle Men!'...

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.

Narcotics agents are drug crime specialists who can never reveal their names or faces - they protect everyday life, fighting an unseen battle back and forth on the frontline.

Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

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.

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

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.

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

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 transcends time to detail extraordinary historical events in Japan and the world - join NHK World-Japan on a journey that reveals the truth behind some of the turning points of history.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan - since its foundation in 711 A.D. / C.E., the Inari deities have attracted worshippers with varying needs.

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.

Koji Mayuyama, a pottery restorer, secretly kept a number of damaged items from antique dealers and returned them to their original condition. Discover his secret workshop.

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.

2024 saw the end of Sominsai, a festival in which loinclothed men plunge into freezing water, are enveloped in smoke, and jostle through the night to grasp a lucky sack as a form of prayer.

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.

Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles and seaweed.

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.

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

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.

A man in a mountain community in northeastern Japan has decided to become the first successor of a traditional local Kagura dance in 50 years - we follow him as he prepares for his debut.

#24 I can't eat raw eggs. / If there's something you can't or don't want to eat, say the name of the item and 'wa taberaremasen'.

Kyoto has about 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues - sculptors breathe life into these objects of worship.

Rebun Island off of the northern part of Hokkaido, is a paradise for anglers - fishing guide Hugo enjoys fishing in different aquatic environments and trying various baits depending on the situation.

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 transcends time to detail extraordinary historical events in Japan and the world - join NHK World-Japan on a journey that reveals the truth behind some of the turning points of history.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan - since its foundation in 711 A.D. / C.E., the Inari deities have attracted worshippers with varying needs.

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.

Narcotics agents are drug crime specialists who can never reveal their names or faces - they protect everyday life, fighting an unseen battle back and forth on the frontline.

Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

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.

Koji Mayuyama, a pottery restorer, secretly kept a number of damaged items from antique dealers and returned them to their original condition. Discover his secret workshop.

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.

2024 saw the end of Sominsai, a festival in which loinclothed men plunge into freezing water, are enveloped in smoke, and jostle through the night to grasp a lucky sack as a form of prayer.

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.

Narcotics agents are drug crime specialists who can never reveal their names or faces - they protect everyday life, fighting an unseen battle back and forth on the frontline.

Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

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.

Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles and seaweed.

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.

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

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.

A man in a mountain community in northeastern Japan has decided to become the first successor of a traditional local Kagura dance in 50 years - we follow him as he prepares for his debut.

#24 I can't eat raw eggs. / If there's something you can't or don't want to eat, say the name of the item and 'wa taberaremasen'.

Kyoto has about 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues - sculptors breathe life into these objects of worship.

Rebun Island off of the northern part of Hokkaido, is a paradise for anglers - fishing guide Hugo enjoys fishing in different aquatic environments and trying various baits depending on the situation.

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 transcends time to detail extraordinary historical events in Japan and the world - join NHK World-Japan on a journey that reveals the truth behind some of the turning points of history.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan - since its foundation in 711 A.D. / C.E., the Inari deities have attracted worshippers with varying needs.

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.

13 years since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the Japanese government's plan to decommission the plant is at a crossroads - we take a close look at efforts to secure Fukushima's future.

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.

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

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.

Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles and seaweed.

Animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home.

Keitora are Japanese light pick-up trucks - they're used to transport goods, but that's far from their only role. In this digest, we discover the surprising possibilities of keitora.

Visit the southern island paradise Taketomi Island, where kitties enjoy climbing great heights! How will they get home once the tide comes in?

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

Passy, an exclusive residential area in Paris, is home to a number of famous people - known for its landmarks and museums, we visit Maison de Balzac, a piano restorer's workshop, and Bois de Boulogne.

Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces - see the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.

A man in a mountain community in northeastern Japan has decided to become the first successor of a traditional local Kagura dance in 50 years - we follow him as he prepares for his debut.

#24 I can't eat raw eggs. / If there's something you can't or don't want to eat, say the name of the item and 'wa taberaremasen'.

Kyoto has about 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues - sculptors breathe life into these objects of worship.

Rebun Island off of the northern part of Hokkaido, is a paradise for anglers - fishing guide Hugo enjoys fishing in different aquatic environments and trying various baits depending on the situation.

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.

13 years since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the Japanese government's plan to decommission the plant is at a crossroads - we take a close look at efforts to secure Fukushima's future.

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.

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

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.

Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles and seaweed.

Animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home.

Keitora are Japanese light pick-up trucks - they're used to transport goods, but that's far from their only role. In this digest, we discover the surprising possibilities of keitora.

Visit the southern island paradise Taketomi Island, where kitties enjoy climbing great heights! How will they get home once the tide comes in?

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.

A man in a mountain community in northeastern Japan has decided to become the first successor of a traditional local Kagura dance in 50 years - we follow him as he prepares for his debut.

#24 I can't eat raw eggs. / If there's something you can't or don't want to eat, say the name of the item and 'wa taberaremasen'.

Kyoto has about 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues - sculptors breathe life into these objects of worship.

Rebun Island off of the northern part of Hokkaido, is a paradise for anglers - fishing guide Hugo enjoys fishing in different aquatic environments and trying various baits depending on the situation.

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.

A remote Japanese island holds a horrifying secret: bird-hunting praying mantises! As the Darwin crew set out, word comes of an equally eerie rumour they couldn't have bargained for: mantis zombies...

Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level - with a reflective pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography.

Through demonstrations and quizzes, leading experts teach us how to listen to the Earth and prepare for earthquakes, typhoons, volcanoes and other life-threatening natural disasters.

Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries - watch out for some delightful illustrations too!

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.

Passy, an exclusive residential area in Paris, is home to a number of famous people - known for its landmarks and museums, we visit Maison de Balzac, a piano restorer's workshop, and Bois de Boulogne.

Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces - see the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.

Akan-Mashu: 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.

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.

13 years since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the Japanese government's plan to decommission the plant is at a crossroads - we take a close look at efforts to secure Fukushima's future.

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.

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

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.

A remote Japanese island holds a horrifying secret: bird-hunting praying mantises! As the Darwin crew set out, word comes of an equally eerie rumour they couldn't have bargained for: mantis zombies...

Through demonstrations and quizzes, leading experts teach us how to listen to the Earth and prepare for earthquakes, typhoons, volcanoes and other life-threatening natural disasters.

Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries - watch out for some delightful illustrations too!

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! On the show this time: Qujila Yoluno Machi (a band that creates fantasies) and virtuoso freestyle pianist Keichan.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives, get ready for fun with anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools! This time: 'See the Wiggle Men!'...

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

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.

Passy, an exclusive residential area in Paris, is home to a number of famous people - known for its landmarks and museums, we visit Maison de Balzac, a piano restorer's workshop, and Bois de Boulogne.

Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces - see the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.

Akan-Mashu: 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.

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 stories behind hit Japanese products and top creations for niche markets - this time, diagnostic ultrasound machines and sports balls.

Storm Surges: A storm surge is a rise in sea level - when caused by a large typhoon, this can trigger a disaster with large-scale flooding. We look at some countermeasures that Japan is undertaking.

Visit the southern island paradise Taketomi Island, where kitties enjoy climbing great heights! How will they get home once the tide comes in?

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.

13 years since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the Japanese government's plan to decommission the plant is at a crossroads - we take a close look at efforts to secure Fukushima's future.

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.

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

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! On the show this time: Qujila Yoluno Machi (a band that creates fantasies) and virtuoso freestyle pianist Keichan.

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

Visit the southern island paradise Taketomi Island, where kitties enjoy climbing great heights! How will they get home once the tide comes in?

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.

A remote Japanese island holds a horrifying secret: bird-hunting praying mantises! As the Darwin crew set out, word comes of an equally eerie rumour they couldn't have bargained for: mantis zombies...

Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level - with a reflective pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography.

Through demonstrations and quizzes, leading experts teach us how to listen to the Earth and prepare for earthquakes, typhoons, volcanoes and other life-threatening natural disasters.

Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries - watch out for some delightful illustrations too!