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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.

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's theme: Learning through Play. In a complex, unpredictable World, the way children play can teach us a lot. Explore the World of playground and game designs that help us learn through play.

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.

French judoka Clarisse Agbegnenou, a medalist at three consecutive Olympic Games and advocate towards a society where women can thrive more, continues her athletic career even after giving birth.

A Napping Boy Dreams of Monsters: When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue - we examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: ultra-high-speed elevators and carton-filling machines.

Rokyoku is sometimes called 'solo opera', stories that are told in dramatic speech and singing - recent innovations include the use of English and dance. We explore the world of rokyoku old and new.

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.

Monorails which make use of the space above public land are gaining attention as safe and economically efficient modes of transportation - explore Japan's world-class monorails.

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.

Today: Traditional music instruments whose eternal tones waft through the ancient capital. The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years - we dive deep into its core.

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.

Today's theme: Learning through Play. In a complex, unpredictable World, the way children play can teach us a lot. Explore the World of playground and game designs that help us learn through play.

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.

Mabuchi Kiyoshi's serious search for scientific proof of that slipperiness revealed that peels have properties similar to human body parts!

A confectionery in Omihachiman in Shiga has a history of over 150 years - the premises of its headquarters feature an incredible garden and forest maintained by an in-house team of gardeners!

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.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which 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.

An American journalist and author reports on nuclear victims' stories. Fallout, her masterpiece, explores how John Hersey's Hiroshima uncovered hibakusha experiences under GHQ's intense scrutiny.

Marc's bento features sweet and savoury steak on rice, Maki uses crabsticks to make a Chinese omelette, and Bento Topics takes you to New York City, where teriyaki and bento have become all the rage.

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

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.

Features environmental management in urban areas, cutting-edge UV protection research, innovations for a people-friendly society, and global efforts to combat gender-based violence in the digital age.

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.

Monorails which make use of the space above public land are gaining attention as safe and economically efficient modes of transportation - explore Japan's world-class monorails.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and 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.

Direct Talk is an in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the World who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Marc's bento features sweet and savoury steak on rice, Maki uses crabsticks to make a Chinese omelette, and Bento Topics takes you to New York City, where teriyaki and bento have become all the rage.

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Features environmental management in urban areas, cutting-edge UV protection research, innovations for a people-friendly society, and global efforts to combat gender-based violence in the digital age.

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.

50 Rejections Changed My Life: Marvin is from Brunei and now works as a data analyst after he was turned down by 50 companies during his job search - what insight did he gain from his experience?

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and 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.

Direct Talk is an in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the World who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

Monorails which make use of the space above public land are gaining attention as safe and economically efficient modes of transportation - explore Japan's world-class monorails.

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.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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.

An American journalist and author reports on nuclear victims' stories. Fallout, her masterpiece, explores how John Hersey's Hiroshima uncovered hibakusha experiences under GHQ's intense scrutiny.

Ritual Purification at Roben Falls: We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on - it turns out that some of them have something to prove...

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

Marc's bento features sweet and savoury steak on rice, Maki uses crabsticks to make a Chinese omelette, and Bento Topics takes you to New York City, where teriyaki and bento have become all the rage.

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

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.

Features environmental management in urban areas, cutting-edge UV protection research, innovations for a people-friendly society, and global efforts to combat gender-based violence in the digital age.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and 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.

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.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which 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.

Direct Talk is an in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the World who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and 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.

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.

Marc's bento features sweet and savoury steak on rice, Maki uses crabsticks to make a Chinese omelette, and Bento Topics takes you to New York City, where teriyaki and bento have become all the rage.

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

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.

Direct Talk is an in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the World who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

Ritual Purification at Roben Falls: We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on - it turns out that some of them have something to prove...

Hip osteoarthritis causes severe pain and may require artificial hip joint surgery. A Japanese university and a company have developed a long-lasting artificial joint, offering hope to many patients.

Features environmental management in urban areas, cutting-edge UV protection research, innovations for a people-friendly society, and global efforts to combat gender-based violence in the digital age.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and 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.

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

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

Marc's bento features sweet and savoury steak on rice, Maki uses crabsticks to make a Chinese omelette, and Bento Topics takes you to New York City, where teriyaki and bento have become all the rage.

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

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.

50 Rejections Changed My Life: Marvin is from Brunei and now works as a data analyst after he was turned down by 50 companies during his job search - what insight did he gain from his experience?

Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidden behind the creation of Japan's most loved and intriguing inventions.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and 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.

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

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 presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and 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.

Chasing spring, this beekeeper travels from flower to flower with his family and bees, producing honey that smells of flowers. As he begins his 61st journey, he shares what he's learned from his bees.

Featured recipe: Sukiyaki-style Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry over Rice. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika 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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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.

From the 3rd to the early 7th century A.D. / C.E., Japan produced terracotta figures known as haniwa in many forms - these mysterious objects hold the key to Japan's birth as a unified nation.

The ninja observed animal behaviour and applied them to their techniques - meeting with experts, we examine some inspired by cat movements and a weapon said to be made with a venomous creature.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and 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.

Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidden behind the creation of Japan's most loved and intriguing inventions.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

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: 'Tape Measure Jackie'...

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.

Chasing spring, this beekeeper travels from flower to flower with his family and bees, producing honey that smells of flowers. As he begins his 61st journey, he shares what he's learned from his bees.

Featured recipe: Sukiyaki-style Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry over Rice. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika 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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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.

From the 3rd to the early 7th century A.D. / C.E., Japan produced terracotta figures known as haniwa in many forms - these mysterious objects hold the key to Japan's birth as a unified nation.

The ninja observed animal behaviour and applied them to their techniques - meeting with experts, we examine some inspired by cat movements and a weapon said to be made with a venomous creature.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

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 flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

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 presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and 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.

In the first of a new series exploring Japan's pre-modern network of highways, we discover the unique culture they inspired as we ride from Fukui to Niigata on part of the 400km Old Hokuriku Kaido.