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An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

In Japan, extremely powerful lightning known as a superbolt can occur in the Hokuriku region during winter. What is the source of this power, which is comparable to a small nuclear explosion.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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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.

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News 7 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.

Seto City, in Aichi Prefecture, is a leading ceramic hub, and also one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan .\nIts pottery tradition has continued uninterrupted for over 1,000 years. \nCeramics are seen everywhere in stores, workshops and galleries, and even the landscape. Estella Mak, who is originally from Hong Kong, explores Seto, a pottery town filled with exceptional charms.

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NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Amblyopia is a condition where vision in one eye doesn't properly develop. Ishigaki Yo has created a device that improves vision through gaming. He talks about designing products that benefit society.

A-bomb survivor trees are treasured in Hiroshima.\nOne cherry tree in a schoolyard has forged a bond with a former student, bringing her hope after the bombing and enduring joy. \nSee more: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/5001460.

We need to be especially careful about health and medical information on the internet. This time, the father must come to terms with his \"filter bubble\" and learn that not every article is scientific proof. We also simplify concepts like \"echo chamber\" and \"confirmation bias\" to help you avoid common online pitfalls.

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A full moon shines above a bustling neighborhood. Featured prominently are kabuki theaters...on hiatus. Still, people have come out to take in the nightlife, and hopefully a celebrity sighting or two.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

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Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika, present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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With betting tickets in hand, customers at a no-frills bar near a motorboat racing stadium in Fukuoka, ride the ups and downs of the exciting races. For three days, we followed their fortunes.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Dr. KITAGAWA Susumu was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs). In this program, we explore MOFs and their potential to help combat global warming.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

Seto City, in Aichi Prefecture, is a leading ceramic hub, and also one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan .\nIts pottery tradition has continued uninterrupted for over 1,000 years. \nCeramics are seen everywhere in stores, workshops and galleries, and even the landscape. Estella Mak, who is originally from Hong Kong, explores Seto, a pottery town filled with exceptional charms.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

Japan's national sport, sumo has fans worldwide. We dig a little deeper into the sumo spirit!\nThe segments featured in this episode are available in full online at NHK WORLD-JAPAN ON DEMAND.\n\n*Please note that due to the available terms of the video, some of the links may be expired.

Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in 5 minutes! Featured recipe: Homemade Udon Noodles with Poached Eggs.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika, present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

No description available.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Amblyopia is a condition where vision in one eye doesn't properly develop. Ishigaki Yo has created a device that improves vision through gaming. He talks about designing products that benefit society.

A-bomb survivor trees are treasured in Hiroshima.\nOne cherry tree in a schoolyard has forged a bond with a former student, bringing her hope after the bombing and enduring joy. \nSee more: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/5001460.

We need to be especially careful about health and medical information on the internet. This time, the father must come to terms with his \"filter bubble\" and learn that not every article is scientific proof. We also simplify concepts like \"echo chamber\" and \"confirmation bias\" to help you avoid common online pitfalls.

No description available.

A full moon shines above a bustling neighborhood. Featured prominently are kabuki theaters...on hiatus. Still, people have come out to take in the nightlife, and hopefully a celebrity sighting or two.

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

No description available.

With betting tickets in hand, customers at a no-frills bar near a motorboat racing stadium in Fukuoka, ride the ups and downs of the exciting races. For three days, we followed their fortunes.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

Dr. KITAGAWA Susumu was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs). In this program, we explore MOFs and their potential to help combat global warming.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

Seto City, in Aichi Prefecture, is a leading ceramic hub, and also one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan .\nIts pottery tradition has continued uninterrupted for over 1,000 years. \nCeramics are seen everywhere in stores, workshops and galleries, and even the landscape. Estella Mak, who is originally from Hong Kong, explores Seto, a pottery town filled with exceptional charms.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika, present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

Japan's national sport, sumo has fans worldwide. We dig a little deeper into the sumo spirit!\nThe segments featured in this episode are available in full online at NHK WORLD-JAPAN ON DEMAND.\n\n*Please note that due to the available terms of the video, some of the links may be expired.

Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in 5 minutes! Featured recipe: Homemade Udon Noodles with Poached Eggs.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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The Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward. Join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats and meet members of the community.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Hosono Hitomi's botanically themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world. She talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. \nThis time: capsule beds.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Wildlife vet Saito Keisuke has worked with endangered raptors in Hokkaido Prefecture for 30 years. He treats and releases the many birds injured by human activity, while also working to prevent such accidents.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

Dr. KITAGAWA Susumu was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs). In this program, we explore MOFs and their potential to help combat global warming.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

The historic figure of Minamoto no Yoshitsune has been immortalized in many kabuki plays as a child, a skilled warrior and a tragic hero. Explore with actor Kataoka Ainosuke.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

The Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward. Join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats and meet members of the community.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

Hosono Hitomi's botanically themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world. She talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. \nThis time: capsule beds.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

Wildlife vet Saito Keisuke has worked with endangered raptors in Hokkaido Prefecture for 30 years. He treats and releases the many birds injured by human activity, while also working to prevent such accidents.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

The historic figure of Minamoto no Yoshitsune has been immortalized in many kabuki plays as a child, a skilled warrior and a tragic hero. Explore with actor Kataoka Ainosuke.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

Dr. KITAGAWA Susumu was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs). In this program, we explore MOFs and their potential to help combat global warming.

No description available.

News 7 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 Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward. Join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats and meet members of the community.

No description available.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Ito Satomi has designed costumes for many top-tier figure skaters from Japan and overseas. She shares her passion and inspiration for her craft.

A US rapper, who discovers the legacy of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, is moved to meet hibakusha and join anti-nuclear groups. He sees parallels between their discrimination and that of African Americans.

In this episode, the father has become obsessed with a trendy beauty item for mice: the tail roller. Unaware of stealth marketing, his daughter must educate him about the importance of being aware of online promotion. Stealth marketing is now regulated in many countries, including Japan, where the new Consumer Affairs Agency guidelines state that even posts labeled as an advertisement can count as stealth marketing if consumers can't easily recognize the difference.

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We visit a store selling folding fans, where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind. The accessories were popular because the shape of the open fan symbolized increasing prosperity.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

No description available.

Hosono Hitomi's botanically themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world. She talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. \nThis time: capsule beds.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

Wildlife vet Saito Keisuke has worked with endangered raptors in Hokkaido Prefecture for 30 years. He treats and releases the many birds injured by human activity, while also working to prevent such accidents.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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The key to tasty kiwi is a ripening process that takes place after harvest. Discover new varieties being developed in Kagawa Prefecture and feast your eyes on innovative dishes. (Reporter: GOW).

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

The Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward. Join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats and meet members of the community.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

The historic figure of Minamoto no Yoshitsune has been immortalized in many kabuki plays as a child, a skilled warrior and a tragic hero. Explore with actor Kataoka Ainosuke.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

Hosono Hitomi's botanically themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world. She talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. \nThis time: capsule beds.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Ito Satomi has designed costumes for many top-tier figure skaters from Japan and overseas. She shares her passion and inspiration for her craft.

A US rapper, who discovers the legacy of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, is moved to meet hibakusha and join anti-nuclear groups. He sees parallels between their discrimination and that of African Americans.

In this episode, the father has become obsessed with a trendy beauty item for mice: the tail roller. Unaware of stealth marketing, his daughter must educate him about the importance of being aware of online promotion. Stealth marketing is now regulated in many countries, including Japan, where the new Consumer Affairs Agency guidelines state that even posts labeled as an advertisement can count as stealth marketing if consumers can't easily recognize the difference.

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We visit a store selling folding fans, where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind. The accessories were popular because the shape of the open fan symbolized increasing prosperity.

[On-Site Report: Leafy Logistics]\nThis episode features a company using vending machines to sell fresh salads and another that has repurposed cigarette vending machines to sell tea.

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Wildlife vet Saito Keisuke has worked with endangered raptors in Hokkaido Prefecture for 30 years. He treats and releases the many birds injured by human activity, while also working to prevent such accidents.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

The key to tasty kiwi is a ripening process that takes place after harvest. Discover new varieties being developed in Kagawa Prefecture and feast your eyes on innovative dishes. (Reporter: GOW).

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

The Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward. Join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats and meet members of the community.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

Hosono Hitomi's botanically themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world. She talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. \nThis time: capsule beds.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

The historic figure of Minamoto no Yoshitsune has been immortalized in many kabuki plays as a child, a skilled warrior and a tragic hero. Explore with actor Kataoka Ainosuke.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

In Kemari, players kick a ball into the air and strive to keep it off the ground. They master the mentality, skill, and conduct of the game, now played as a wish for peace throughout the nation.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

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

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

The key to tasty kiwi is a ripening process that takes place after harvest. Discover new varieties being developed in Kagawa Prefecture and feast your eyes on innovative dishes. (Reporter: GOW).

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

How can such analog crane games thrive in a digital age? French sociologist Benoit Bottos investigates how these machines captivate players and spread pop-culture images across Japan.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

In Kemari, players kick a ball into the air and strive to keep it off the ground. They master the mentality, skill, and conduct of the game, now played as a wish for peace throughout the nation.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

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

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

How can such analog crane games thrive in a digital age? French sociologist Benoit Bottos investigates how these machines captivate players and spread pop-culture images across Japan.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

The key to tasty kiwi is a ripening process that takes place after harvest. Discover new varieties being developed in Kagawa Prefecture and feast your eyes on innovative dishes. (Reporter: GOW).

No description available.

News 7 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.

In Kemari, players kick a ball into the air and strive to keep it off the ground. They master the mentality, skill, and conduct of the game, now played as a wish for peace throughout the nation.

No description available.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Fukushima-based poet Wago Ryoichi, who experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake, has received international acclaim for his collection about his disaster-stricken hometown. He talks about his poetry.

A line-up for ramen in the morning?! Head to an area attracting visitors from around the country in search of...ramen.

Slander has become a major problem across social media. This time, the father becomes outraged when he learns his favorite influencer has a new love interest. In a rush of anger, he posts insults on social media—unaware of the dangers of online slander. His daughter tries to stop him, but is she too late? Even if you think you're \"in the right,\" a single post can cause lasting harm. And remember, even anonymous posts are not always completely private and may be subject to disclosure through legal or official actions.

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Two cranes hang out on the edge of a series of paddy fields where a man walks back and forth scattering something on the ground. They've been lured to a falconry preserve...but all is not as it seems.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

No description available.

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

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

Recently, many railway companies have been adopting AI to improve efficiency and safety. See examples from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025 that show how AI is being applied across the industry.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

In Kemari, players kick a ball into the air and strive to keep it off the ground. They master the mentality, skill, and conduct of the game, now played as a wish for peace throughout the nation.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

How can such analog crane games thrive in a digital age? French sociologist Benoit Bottos investigates how these machines captivate players and spread pop-culture images across Japan.

How can such analog crane games thrive in a digital age? French sociologist Benoit Bottos investigates how these machines captivate players and spread pop-culture images across Japan.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

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

No description available.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Fukushima-based poet Wago Ryoichi, who experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake, has received international acclaim for his collection about his disaster-stricken hometown. He talks about his poetry.

A line-up for ramen in the morning?! Head to an area attracting visitors from around the country in search of...ramen.

Slander has become a major problem across social media. This time, the father becomes outraged when he learns his favorite influencer has a new love interest. In a rush of anger, he posts insults on social media—unaware of the dangers of online slander. His daughter tries to stop him, but is she too late? Even if you think you're \"in the right,\" a single post can cause lasting harm. And remember, even anonymous posts are not always completely private and may be subject to disclosure through legal or official actions.

No description available.

Two cranes hang out on the edge of a series of paddy fields where a man walks back and forth scattering something on the ground. They've been lured to a falconry preserve...but all is not as it seems.

A stroke left a former reporter unable to move - except for his eyes. His wife helps him communicate using eye movements. Together, they have created a humorous written chronicle of their lives.

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Hi! It's me, Tama! Today, we harvest buckwheat. And by \"we,\" I mean, Grandpa Makoto and Grandma Nobuko will. Good luck, you two! Off you go.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

Recently, many railway companies have been adopting AI to improve efficiency and safety. See examples from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025 that show how AI is being applied across the industry.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

In Kemari, players kick a ball into the air and strive to keep it off the ground. They master the mentality, skill, and conduct of the game, now played as a wish for peace throughout the nation.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

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

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

How can such analog crane games thrive in a digital age? French sociologist Benoit Bottos investigates how these machines captivate players and spread pop-culture images across Japan.

How can such analog crane games thrive in a digital age? French sociologist Benoit Bottos investigates how these machines captivate players and spread pop-culture images across Japan.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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In Cambodia, the purge of intellectuals under Pol Pot and years of war caused traditional Khmer dishes to vanish from home kitchens. Today, chefs are working to bring them back.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

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

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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We follow a new survival race held in Ibaraki's Okukuji area. The event was supported by the locals, who aim to turn it into one of Japan's top road races and draw visitors to the underpopulated area.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Recently, many railway companies have been adopting AI to improve efficiency and safety. See examples from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025 that show how AI is being applied across the industry.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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In Japan, the word for sourness is suppai. Since ancient times, people in Japan have preserved foods through fermentation. Sour Japanese tastes include vinegar, pickled plums and yuzu, a citrus fruit. Sour Japanese foods are often tied to culture and tradition. In one example, we see how, in Okinawa Prefecture, the juice of the shikwasa, another citrus fruit, is used to wash traditional bashofu cloth.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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In Cambodia, the purge of intellectuals under Pol Pot and years of war caused traditional Khmer dishes to vanish from home kitchens. Today, chefs are working to bring them back.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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We follow a new survival race held in Ibaraki's Okukuji area. The event was supported by the locals, who aim to turn it into one of Japan's top road races and draw visitors to the underpopulated area.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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With betting tickets in hand, customers at a no-frills bar near a motorboat racing stadium in Fukuoka, ride the ups and downs of the exciting races. For three days, we followed their fortunes.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Recently, many railway companies have been adopting AI to improve efficiency and safety. See examples from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025 that show how AI is being applied across the industry.

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News 7 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.

In Cambodia, the purge of intellectuals under Pol Pot and years of war caused traditional Khmer dishes to vanish from home kitchens. Today, chefs are working to bring them back.

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NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Mimaki Toshiyuki is co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo, winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. He talks about surviving the Hiroshima bombing and the group's work to achieve a world without nuclear weapons.

Data centers, the engines of our digital age, consume vast energy and drive a surge in CO2 emissions, intensifying climate risks while powering global connectivity.

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Wang Yuan Wei knows what it’s like to feel lost. He now offers children from overseas a safe place to call home, where they too can say tadaima.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

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

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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We follow a new survival race held in Ibaraki's Okukuji area. The event was supported by the locals, who aim to turn it into one of Japan's top road races and draw visitors to the underpopulated area.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Today's theme: Design Hunting in Oita. Oita prefecture in Kyushu is famed for its hot springs. Meet a dyer who uses that water, explore 300-year-old folk pottery, and see how art revitalizes a town.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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In Cambodia, the purge of intellectuals under Pol Pot and years of war caused traditional Khmer dishes to vanish from home kitchens. Today, chefs are working to bring them back.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Wildlife vet Saito Keisuke has worked with endangered raptors in Hokkaido Prefecture for 30 years. He treats and releases the many birds injured by human activity, while also working to prevent such accidents.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

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NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Mimaki Toshiyuki is co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo, winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. He talks about surviving the Hiroshima bombing and the group's work to achieve a world without nuclear weapons.

Data centers, the engines of our digital age, consume vast energy and drive a surge in CO2 emissions, intensifying climate risks while powering global connectivity.

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We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing. Today the young students have come dressed in their finest, and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills.

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.

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We follow a new survival race held in Ibaraki's Okukuji area. The event was supported by the locals, who aim to turn it into one of Japan's top road races and draw visitors to the underpopulated area.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Today's theme: Design Hunting in Oita. Oita prefecture in Kyushu is famed for its hot springs. Meet a dyer who uses that water, explore 300-year-old folk pottery, and see how art revitalizes a town.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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In Cambodia, the purge of intellectuals under Pol Pot and years of war caused traditional Khmer dishes to vanish from home kitchens. Today, chefs are working to bring them back.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Wang Yuan Wei knows what it’s like to feel lost. He now offers children from overseas a safe place to call home, where they too can say tadaima.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. \nThis time: capsule beds.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The harm left in the wake of Agent Orange still impacts Vietnam's environment and its people. We follow filmmaker Masako Sakata who has spent two decades documenting the victims of this toxic legacy.

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

We close up anime giant HOSODA Mamoru, including a peek at his latest feature, \"Scarlet,\" with an inside look on the film's making and an interview with director HOSODA himself.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Down an old street in Yokohama is a shoe repair shop with requests from around the world. The artisan happily accepts shoes other shops refuse. A story unfolds around a pair of shoes and their owner.

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Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in 5 minutes! Featured recipe: Chicken Thigh Kara-age.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Oita. Oita prefecture in Kyushu is famed for its hot springs. Meet a dyer who uses that water, explore 300-year-old folk pottery, and see how art revitalizes a town.

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Children wish to share a cake, but are confused when Numbler cuts the cake into different shapes. Are the pieces equal in size? Barky uses the basics of fractions and geometry to prove that the pieces are indeed equal.

Insert a coin into a vending machine, press a button, and it dispenses a product. Take a close-up look at what goes on inside.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Sake is gaining attention worldwide for its rich and complex flavors. We explore various aspects of Japan's national drink, from the koji that determines the flavor to medieval innovations that laid the foundation for sake-making today. We also shine a light on heated sake, or kanzake, and examine the science behind how heat affects its flavor profile.

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This episode focuses on kuchi (mouth). Japanese has many words and phrases related to its shape and functions.

Higashinada Danjiri involves a parade of floats, decorated with images of people, plants and animals. They're pulled by teams of veterans and ridden by energetic young performers that lean out over the crowd. This is a tradition of Higashinada Ward, in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. In front of the ward office, the floats are lifted up, and brought down in a bowing motion. Local high school students design the costumes, and performers create a festival atmosphere with drums and bells.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

We visit a Kyoto niwashi who designs gardens for temples and private homes. We learn how he listens to nature to create gardens that evoke a natural landscape.

A 150-year-old store sells delicate, hand-crafted Japanese confectionery. Traditional techniques present floral beauty in sweets, and the seasonal colors of Izumo are shown in time-lapse images.

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

Tochigi Prefecture / Kikuchi Atsuki (Graphic designer)\nKikuchi is drawn to enamelware that reflects the creators' own instincts. He talks about the appeal of designs made and used by the same person.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The harm left in the wake of Agent Orange still impacts Vietnam's environment and its people. We follow filmmaker Masako Sakata who has spent two decades documenting the victims of this toxic legacy.

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

We close up anime giant HOSODA Mamoru, including a peek at his latest feature, \"Scarlet,\" with an inside look on the film's making and an interview with director HOSODA himself.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Sake is gaining attention worldwide for its rich and complex flavors. We explore various aspects of Japan's national drink, from the koji that determines the flavor to medieval innovations that laid the foundation for sake-making today. We also shine a light on heated sake, or kanzake, and examine the science behind how heat affects its flavor profile.

No description available.

This episode focuses on kuchi (mouth). Japanese has many words and phrases related to its shape and functions.

Higashinada Danjiri involves a parade of floats, decorated with images of people, plants and animals. They're pulled by teams of veterans and ridden by energetic young performers that lean out over the crowd. This is a tradition of Higashinada Ward, in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. In front of the ward office, the floats are lifted up, and brought down in a bowing motion. Local high school students design the costumes, and performers create a festival atmosphere with drums and bells.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Oita. Oita prefecture in Kyushu is famed for its hot springs. Meet a dyer who uses that water, explore 300-year-old folk pottery, and see how art revitalizes a town.

No description available.

Children wish to share a cake, but are confused when Numbler cuts the cake into different shapes. Are the pieces equal in size? Barky uses the basics of fractions and geometry to prove that the pieces are indeed equal.

Insert a coin into a vending machine, press a button, and it dispenses a product. Take a close-up look at what goes on inside.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Down an old street in Yokohama is a shoe repair shop with requests from around the world. The artisan happily accepts shoes other shops refuse. A story unfolds around a pair of shoes and their owner.

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Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in 5 minutes! Featured recipe: Chicken Thigh Kara-age.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

We visit a Kyoto niwashi who designs gardens for temples and private homes. We learn how he listens to nature to create gardens that evoke a natural landscape.

A 150-year-old store sells delicate, hand-crafted Japanese confectionery. Traditional techniques present floral beauty in sweets, and the seasonal colors of Izumo are shown in time-lapse images.

No description available.

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

Tochigi Prefecture / Kikuchi Atsuki (Graphic designer)\nKikuchi is drawn to enamelware that reflects the creators' own instincts. He talks about the appeal of designs made and used by the same person.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The harm left in the wake of Agent Orange still impacts Vietnam's environment and its people. We follow filmmaker Masako Sakata who has spent two decades documenting the victims of this toxic legacy.

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

We close up anime giant HOSODA Mamoru, including a peek at his latest feature, \"Scarlet,\" with an inside look on the film's making and an interview with director HOSODA himself.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

This upbeat program combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

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Children wish to share a cake, but are confused when Numbler cuts the cake into different shapes. Are the pieces equal in size? Barky uses the basics of fractions and geometry to prove that the pieces are indeed equal.

Insert a coin into a vending machine, press a button, and it dispenses a product. Take a close-up look at what goes on inside.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Down an old street in Yokohama is a shoe repair shop with requests from around the world. The artisan happily accepts shoes other shops refuse. A story unfolds around a pair of shoes and their owner.

No description available.

Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in 5 minutes! Featured recipe: Chicken Thigh Kara-age.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Sake is gaining attention worldwide for its rich and complex flavors. We explore various aspects of Japan's national drink, from the koji that determines the flavor to medieval innovations that laid the foundation for sake-making today. We also shine a light on heated sake, or kanzake, and examine the science behind how heat affects its flavor profile.

No description available.

This episode focuses on kuchi (mouth). Japanese has many words and phrases related to its shape and functions.

Higashinada Danjiri involves a parade of floats, decorated with images of people, plants and animals. They're pulled by teams of veterans and ridden by energetic young performers that lean out over the crowd. This is a tradition of Higashinada Ward, in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. In front of the ward office, the floats are lifted up, and brought down in a bowing motion. Local high school students design the costumes, and performers create a festival atmosphere with drums and bells.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

We visit a Kyoto niwashi who designs gardens for temples and private homes. We learn how he listens to nature to create gardens that evoke a natural landscape.

A 150-year-old store sells delicate, hand-crafted Japanese confectionery. Traditional techniques present floral beauty in sweets, and the seasonal colors of Izumo are shown in time-lapse images.

No description available.

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

Tochigi Prefecture / Kikuchi Atsuki (Graphic designer)\nKikuchi is drawn to enamelware that reflects the creators' own instincts. He talks about the appeal of designs made and used by the same person.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

The harm left in the wake of Agent Orange still impacts Vietnam's environment and its people. We follow filmmaker Masako Sakata who has spent two decades documenting the victims of this toxic legacy.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

We close up anime giant HOSODA Mamoru, including a peek at his latest feature, \"Scarlet,\" with an inside look on the film's making and an interview with director HOSODA himself.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

This upbeat program combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

No description available.

Children wish to share a cake, but are confused when Numbler cuts the cake into different shapes. Are the pieces equal in size? Barky uses the basics of fractions and geometry to prove that the pieces are indeed equal.

Insert a coin into a vending machine, press a button, and it dispenses a product. Take a close-up look at what goes on inside.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Down an old street in Yokohama is a shoe repair shop with requests from around the world. The artisan happily accepts shoes other shops refuse. A story unfolds around a pair of shoes and their owner.

No description available.

Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in 5 minutes! Featured recipe: Chicken Thigh Kara-age.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

We visit a Kyoto niwashi who designs gardens for temples and private homes. We learn how he listens to nature to create gardens that evoke a natural landscape.

A 150-year-old store sells delicate, hand-crafted Japanese confectionery. Traditional techniques present floral beauty in sweets, and the seasonal colors of Izumo are shown in time-lapse images.

No description available.

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

Tochigi Prefecture / Kikuchi Atsuki (Graphic designer)\nKikuchi is drawn to enamelware that reflects the creators' own instincts. He talks about the appeal of designs made and used by the same person.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Sake is gaining attention worldwide for its rich and complex flavors. We explore various aspects of Japan's national drink, from the koji that determines the flavor to medieval innovations that laid the foundation for sake-making today. We also shine a light on heated sake, or kanzake, and examine the science behind how heat affects its flavor profile.

No description available.

This episode focuses on kuchi (mouth). Japanese has many words and phrases related to its shape and functions.

Higashinada Danjiri involves a parade of floats, decorated with images of people, plants and animals. They're pulled by teams of veterans and ridden by energetic young performers that lean out over the crowd. This is a tradition of Higashinada Ward, in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. In front of the ward office, the floats are lifted up, and brought down in a bowing motion. Local high school students design the costumes, and performers create a festival atmosphere with drums and bells.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The Bon Odori dance, a Japanese summer tradition, has gone global. We look at events held in Malaysia and Brazil and explore the rhythms that bring people from diverse backgrounds together.

The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of the country's most extensive broadleaf forests. Here, local artisans with sophisticated woodworking techniques are referred to as \"Hida's Master Craftsmen,\" a title that has been respected for 1,300 years. Their skills are showcased in the floats of the Takayama Autumn Festival, ranked among the 3 most beautiful festivals in Japan. These floats are crafted using Japanese wood joinery techniques and do not use a single nail. Join us as we examine the craftsmanship that interlocks with the Hida region.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Beethoven, Violin Concerto in D major Op.61 by Akiko SUWANAI (Violin), NHK Symphony Orchestra, Kazuyoshi AKIYAMA (Conductor).

Beethoven, Violin Concerto in D major Op.61 by Akiko SUWANAI (Violin), NHK Symphony Orchestra, Kazuyoshi AKIYAMA (Conductor).

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

*This program was first broadcast on June 15, 2025. \nJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: Hamaura Ayano (a former Hello! Project artist who moved into acting and is now a solo singer) and BUDDiiS (a dance-and-vocal group with 10 unique members). \nOn Demand until December 28, 2025.

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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.

One in every seven homes is empty in Japan. These 9 million vacant properties may increase the risk of fire and unlawful entry, or negatively impact local real estate prices. But new initiatives are emerging to make use of them. One regional community turned empty homes into shops and offices for technology companies, which led to an increase in the local population. In Tokyo, new tenants in formerly vacant storefronts have revitalized a shopping street. We investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and discover some creative solutions.

Chichibu is a mountainous region with lots of natural beauty. Cats keep watch over a field of red spider lilies and even guide visitors through the mountains! We also meet a cat who lives at a shrine.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

This episode focuses on DIGIMON, the global hit that has evolved from simple pixel-art games into a beloved anime series. How did a modest handheld game turn into such a powerful, emotional story? We sit down with the key figures behind its success and visit the studio producing the latest series, DIGIMON BEATBREAK. Discover what has kept DIGIMON evolving and fans hooked for over 25 years.

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Crocker's grandmother turns ill after eating a berry that Crocker has found for her, and he is overwhelmed with guilt.\n\nEducational theme: Distinction between right and wrong, self-discipline, freedom and responsibility.

\"i\" repeatedly asks a girl (\"u\") riding the swing at the park to take turns, but is ignored. \"i\" gets mad and yells, \"You're being selfish!\" Looking scared, \"u\" runs away. Why.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Davao, located on Mindanao Island, is home to 1.7 million people. Global business such as call centers are now thriving here. This city is often cited as being one of the safest in the Philippines.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

In a small mountain town of just five people, we visit the kitchen of Isogai Hamako, sharing in distinctive foodways and smiles along the way.

Stone Jizo Buddhist statues dot the streets of Kyoto. In summer, children gather at the street corners where the statues stand for lively Jizo Bon festivities. This event, where people pray for the health and success of their children, is a chance for neighborhoods to strengthen their ties. Discover a cornerstone of ordinary Kyoto faith.

Today: recommending additional repairs. Wewalage Suneth Priyanka Fernando, from Sri Lanka, works as an auto mechanic in Chiba Prefecture. A car and motorcycle fan, he came to Japan six years ago. He studied at both a Japanese language school and a school for mechanics. At his job, he's involved with making repairs as well as talking directly with customers. He wonders how he can suggest that customers allow him to undertake additional repairs to their vehicles. In a roleplay challenge, he recommends additional repairs to a client in the interest of safety.

Takasago Masami generates almost no plastic waste. Composting instead of plastic bags for food scraps, or doing dishes with a cloth instead of a disposable sponge; little ideas that are fun and easy.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The Bon Odori dance, a Japanese summer tradition, has gone global. We look at events held in Malaysia and Brazil and explore the rhythms that bring people from diverse backgrounds together.

The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of the country's most extensive broadleaf forests. Here, local artisans with sophisticated woodworking techniques are referred to as \"Hida's Master Craftsmen,\" a title that has been respected for 1,300 years. Their skills are showcased in the floats of the Takayama Autumn Festival, ranked among the 3 most beautiful festivals in Japan. These floats are crafted using Japanese wood joinery techniques and do not use a single nail. Join us as we examine the craftsmanship that interlocks with the Hida region.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Beethoven, Violin Concerto in D major Op.61 by Akiko SUWANAI (Violin), NHK Symphony Orchestra, Kazuyoshi AKIYAMA (Conductor).

Beethoven, Violin Concerto in D major Op.61 by Akiko SUWANAI (Violin), NHK Symphony Orchestra, Kazuyoshi AKIYAMA (Conductor).

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Davao, located on Mindanao Island, is home to 1.7 million people. Global business such as call centers are now thriving here. This city is often cited as being one of the safest in the Philippines.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

This episode focuses on DIGIMON, the global hit that has evolved from simple pixel-art games into a beloved anime series. How did a modest handheld game turn into such a powerful, emotional story? We sit down with the key figures behind its success and visit the studio producing the latest series, DIGIMON BEATBREAK. Discover what has kept DIGIMON evolving and fans hooked for over 25 years.

No description available.

Crocker's grandmother turns ill after eating a berry that Crocker has found for her, and he is overwhelmed with guilt.\n\nEducational theme: Distinction between right and wrong, self-discipline, freedom and responsibility.

\"i\" repeatedly asks a girl (\"u\") riding the swing at the park to take turns, but is ignored. \"i\" gets mad and yells, \"You're being selfish!\" Looking scared, \"u\" runs away. Why.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

*This program was first broadcast on June 15, 2025. \nJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: Hamaura Ayano (a former Hello! Project artist who moved into acting and is now a solo singer) and BUDDiiS (a dance-and-vocal group with 10 unique members). \nOn Demand until December 28, 2025.

No description available.

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.

One in every seven homes is empty in Japan. These 9 million vacant properties may increase the risk of fire and unlawful entry, or negatively impact local real estate prices. But new initiatives are emerging to make use of them. One regional community turned empty homes into shops and offices for technology companies, which led to an increase in the local population. In Tokyo, new tenants in formerly vacant storefronts have revitalized a shopping street. We investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and discover some creative solutions.

Chichibu is a mountainous region with lots of natural beauty. Cats keep watch over a field of red spider lilies and even guide visitors through the mountains! We also meet a cat who lives at a shrine.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

In a small mountain town of just five people, we visit the kitchen of Isogai Hamako, sharing in distinctive foodways and smiles along the way.

Stone Jizo Buddhist statues dot the streets of Kyoto. In summer, children gather at the street corners where the statues stand for lively Jizo Bon festivities. This event, where people pray for the health and success of their children, is a chance for neighborhoods to strengthen their ties. Discover a cornerstone of ordinary Kyoto faith.

Today: recommending additional repairs. Wewalage Suneth Priyanka Fernando, from Sri Lanka, works as an auto mechanic in Chiba Prefecture. A car and motorcycle fan, he came to Japan six years ago. He studied at both a Japanese language school and a school for mechanics. At his job, he's involved with making repairs as well as talking directly with customers. He wonders how he can suggest that customers allow him to undertake additional repairs to their vehicles. In a roleplay challenge, he recommends additional repairs to a client in the interest of safety.

Takasago Masami generates almost no plastic waste. Composting instead of plastic bags for food scraps, or doing dishes with a cloth instead of a disposable sponge; little ideas that are fun and easy.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The Bon Odori dance, a Japanese summer tradition, has gone global. We look at events held in Malaysia and Brazil and explore the rhythms that bring people from diverse backgrounds together.

The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of the country's most extensive broadleaf forests. Here, local artisans with sophisticated woodworking techniques are referred to as \"Hida's Master Craftsmen,\" a title that has been respected for 1,300 years. Their skills are showcased in the floats of the Takayama Autumn Festival, ranked among the 3 most beautiful festivals in Japan. These floats are crafted using Japanese wood joinery techniques and do not use a single nail. Join us as we examine the craftsmanship that interlocks with the Hida region.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Beethoven, Violin Concerto in D major Op.61 by Akiko SUWANAI (Violin), NHK Symphony Orchestra, Kazuyoshi AKIYAMA (Conductor).

Beethoven, Violin Concerto in D major Op.61 by Akiko SUWANAI (Violin), NHK Symphony Orchestra, Kazuyoshi AKIYAMA (Conductor).

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

This episode focuses on DIGIMON, the global hit that has evolved from simple pixel-art games into a beloved anime series. How did a modest handheld game turn into such a powerful, emotional story? We sit down with the key figures behind its success and visit the studio producing the latest series, DIGIMON BEATBREAK. Discover what has kept DIGIMON evolving and fans hooked for over 25 years.

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Crocker's grandmother turns ill after eating a berry that Crocker has found for her, and he is overwhelmed with guilt.\n\nEducational theme: Distinction between right and wrong, self-discipline, freedom and responsibility.

\"i\" repeatedly asks a girl (\"u\") riding the swing at the park to take turns, but is ignored. \"i\" gets mad and yells, \"You're being selfish!\" Looking scared, \"u\" runs away. Why.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

*This program was first broadcast on June 15, 2025. \nJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: Hamaura Ayano (a former Hello! Project artist who moved into acting and is now a solo singer) and BUDDiiS (a dance-and-vocal group with 10 unique members). \nOn Demand until December 28, 2025.

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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.

One in every seven homes is empty in Japan. These 9 million vacant properties may increase the risk of fire and unlawful entry, or negatively impact local real estate prices. But new initiatives are emerging to make use of them. One regional community turned empty homes into shops and offices for technology companies, which led to an increase in the local population. In Tokyo, new tenants in formerly vacant storefronts have revitalized a shopping street. We investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and discover some creative solutions.

Chichibu is a mountainous region with lots of natural beauty. Cats keep watch over a field of red spider lilies and even guide visitors through the mountains! We also meet a cat who lives at a shrine.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Davao, located on Mindanao Island, is home to 1.7 million people. Global business such as call centers are now thriving here. This city is often cited as being one of the safest in the Philippines.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

In a small mountain town of just five people, we visit the kitchen of Isogai Hamako, sharing in distinctive foodways and smiles along the way.

Stone Jizo Buddhist statues dot the streets of Kyoto. In summer, children gather at the street corners where the statues stand for lively Jizo Bon festivities. This event, where people pray for the health and success of their children, is a chance for neighborhoods to strengthen their ties. Discover a cornerstone of ordinary Kyoto faith.

Today: recommending additional repairs. Wewalage Suneth Priyanka Fernando, from Sri Lanka, works as an auto mechanic in Chiba Prefecture. A car and motorcycle fan, he came to Japan six years ago. He studied at both a Japanese language school and a school for mechanics. At his job, he's involved with making repairs as well as talking directly with customers. He wonders how he can suggest that customers allow him to undertake additional repairs to their vehicles. In a roleplay challenge, he recommends additional repairs to a client in the interest of safety.

Takasago Masami generates almost no plastic waste. Composting instead of plastic bags for food scraps, or doing dishes with a cloth instead of a disposable sponge; little ideas that are fun and easy.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The Bon Odori dance, a Japanese summer tradition, has gone global. We look at events held in Malaysia and Brazil and explore the rhythms that bring people from diverse backgrounds together.

The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of the country's most extensive broadleaf forests. Here, local artisans with sophisticated woodworking techniques are referred to as \"Hida's Master Craftsmen,\" a title that has been respected for 1,300 years. Their skills are showcased in the floats of the Takayama Autumn Festival, ranked among the 3 most beautiful festivals in Japan. These floats are crafted using Japanese wood joinery techniques and do not use a single nail. Join us as we examine the craftsmanship that interlocks with the Hida region.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Beethoven, Violin Concerto in D major Op.61 by Akiko SUWANAI (Violin), NHK Symphony Orchestra, Kazuyoshi AKIYAMA (Conductor).

Beethoven, Violin Concerto in D major Op.61 by Akiko SUWANAI (Violin), NHK Symphony Orchestra, Kazuyoshi AKIYAMA (Conductor).

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

This episode focuses on DIGIMON, the global hit that has evolved from simple pixel-art games into a beloved anime series. How did a modest handheld game turn into such a powerful, emotional story? We sit down with the key figures behind its success and visit the studio producing the latest series, DIGIMON BEATBREAK. Discover what has kept DIGIMON evolving and fans hooked for over 25 years.

No description available.

Crocker's grandmother turns ill after eating a berry that Crocker has found for her, and he is overwhelmed with guilt.\n\nEducational theme: Distinction between right and wrong, self-discipline, freedom and responsibility.

\"i\" repeatedly asks a girl (\"u\") riding the swing at the park to take turns, but is ignored. \"i\" gets mad and yells, \"You're being selfish!\" Looking scared, \"u\" runs away. Why.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

*This program was first broadcast on June 15, 2025. \nJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: Hamaura Ayano (a former Hello! Project artist who moved into acting and is now a solo singer) and BUDDiiS (a dance-and-vocal group with 10 unique members). \nOn Demand until December 28, 2025.

No description available.

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.

One in every seven homes is empty in Japan. These 9 million vacant properties may increase the risk of fire and unlawful entry, or negatively impact local real estate prices. But new initiatives are emerging to make use of them. One regional community turned empty homes into shops and offices for technology companies, which led to an increase in the local population. In Tokyo, new tenants in formerly vacant storefronts have revitalized a shopping street. We investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and discover some creative solutions.

Chichibu is a mountainous region with lots of natural beauty. Cats keep watch over a field of red spider lilies and even guide visitors through the mountains! We also meet a cat who lives at a shrine.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

In a small mountain town of just five people, we visit the kitchen of Isogai Hamako, sharing in distinctive foodways and smiles along the way.

Stone Jizo Buddhist statues dot the streets of Kyoto. In summer, children gather at the street corners where the statues stand for lively Jizo Bon festivities. This event, where people pray for the health and success of their children, is a chance for neighborhoods to strengthen their ties. Discover a cornerstone of ordinary Kyoto faith.

Today: recommending additional repairs. Wewalage Suneth Priyanka Fernando, from Sri Lanka, works as an auto mechanic in Chiba Prefecture. A car and motorcycle fan, he came to Japan six years ago. He studied at both a Japanese language school and a school for mechanics. At his job, he's involved with making repairs as well as talking directly with customers. He wonders how he can suggest that customers allow him to undertake additional repairs to their vehicles. In a roleplay challenge, he recommends additional repairs to a client in the interest of safety.

Takasago Masami generates almost no plastic waste. Composting instead of plastic bags for food scraps, or doing dishes with a cloth instead of a disposable sponge; little ideas that are fun and easy.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Davao, located on Mindanao Island, is home to 1.7 million people. Global business such as call centers are now thriving here. This city is often cited as being one of the safest in the Philippines.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Wang Yuan Wei knows what it’s like to feel lost. He now offers children from overseas a safe place to call home, where they too can say tadaima.

Data centers, the engines of our digital age, consume vast energy and drive a surge in CO2 emissions, intensifying climate risks while powering global connectivity.

Tochigi Prefecture / Kikuchi Atsuki (Graphic designer)\nKikuchi is drawn to enamelware that reflects the creators' own instincts. He talks about the appeal of designs made and used by the same person.

We meet French pastry chef Josselin Rimbod who creates uniquely colorful macarons with local ingredients in Toyama, and German-born Peter Steeger who runs an airfield in Bibai, Hokkaido.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea. We explore their history and legacy, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time, Seto Inland Sea.

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

Drama \"Xuan Tackles Japan!\"\nRei's bento menu for the hotel's autumn campaign was passed over. Xuan wants to cheer him up and asks him if he can come and help with the summer festival. But Rei is completely oblivious of the fact that Xuan has asked him to do something. Xuan turns to Yansu for help. How can she get Rei to understand her request?\n\"Onomatopoeia\" -Share Feelings- Kirakira\n\"Welcome to My Japan!\" focuses on the life of Thin Theint Theint Soe from Myanmar, who works at a plastic parts manufacturer in Osaka Prefecture.

The fact that Japan is very dry in winter greatly increases the risk of fire. We learn tips for preventing fires occurring and how to respond effectively when a fire breaks out.

\"IMPACTS\" uses science and data to convey the reality of climate change. A November series-coinciding with the COP30 summit in Brazil-featured five COP-related shows and an Amazon rainforest special.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Inami Shishimai is a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture. Here, the shishi symbolizes the harshness and bounty of the natural world, and the matsuri focuses on the importance of harmony between people and nature. Adults play the role of the enormous shishi while a child is the shishi-tori, whose job is to pacify the shishi with sacred objects. This event is also an opportunity for local families to wish for happy marriages and children, and the shishi dances in celebration.

As spring arrives, Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture, bursts into life. This program tells the story of the people who follow in the footsteps of their ancestors to preserve these herbs.

Choshi in Chiba Prefecture is a town on a peninsula that juts out into the Pacific Ocean, known as \"Toppazure,\" meaning \"the end of the road.\" The Choshi Fishing Port boasts the largest catch in Japan for 10 consecutive years. The Choshi Electric Railway is a 6.4-kilometer-long local line traveling along the tip of the peninsula at a leisurely pace. Is this the end of the road? Or a land where something begins? All aboard! We are off on a train ride to see the seaside town of Choshi.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Join us as we learn about life at the Otowasan Kannonji Temple through 24 terms from the solar calendar. First, we take a look at \"Chou-you-no-Sekku,\" a festival wishing long life for chrysanthemum flowers. Then the nuns make special sushi, salads and dumplings for the moon viewing feast on the autumnal equinox, also known as shubun.

Somen: these traditional Japanese noodles are amazingly thin and white. Japan has many noodles, like soba, udon and ramen, but the saga of somen goes back some 1,200 years. We visit Miwa, Nara Prefecture to see how traditional techniques are used to stretch somen again and again over a two-day period to achieve millimeter thinness. We also see how somen works in recipes from curry to Okinawan to even Italian with cheese and tomato sauce. Slurp into the history of somen! (Reporter: Saskia Thoelen).

1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.

This upbeat program combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

This time, one of the \"five greatest swords under heaven\": Mikazuki Munechika.

A farm brings together people with something in common: fear of developing dementia. As they engage in planting and harvesting, staff members observe their actions and help them find a way forward.

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Hi! It's me, Tama! What do I do when I eat too much? I just nibble on some leaves. They're gentle on the stomach. Speaking of leaves, Grandpa Makoto and Grandma Nobuko went to see the autumn colors. That reminds me of a seasonal chestnut sweet called kuri-yose! I'm getting hungry again.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano, a mountainous region renowned for its breathtaking scenery and rich cultural heritage that shine through every season. In the south, he's captivated by the delicate beauty of cherry blossoms in springtime; in the north by its stunning winterscape.

Niigata is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots. Let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes.

We meet French pastry chef Josselin Rimbod who creates uniquely colorful macarons with local ingredients in Toyama, and German-born Peter Steeger who runs an airfield in Bibai, Hokkaido.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Inami Shishimai is a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture. Here, the shishi symbolizes the harshness and bounty of the natural world, and the matsuri focuses on the importance of harmony between people and nature. Adults play the role of the enormous shishi while a child is the shishi-tori, whose job is to pacify the shishi with sacred objects. This event is also an opportunity for local families to wish for happy marriages and children, and the shishi dances in celebration.

As spring arrives, Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture, bursts into life. This program tells the story of the people who follow in the footsteps of their ancestors to preserve these herbs.

Drama \"Xuan Tackles Japan!\"\nRei's bento menu for the hotel's autumn campaign was passed over. Xuan wants to cheer him up and asks him if he can come and help with the summer festival. But Rei is completely oblivious of the fact that Xuan has asked him to do something. Xuan turns to Yansu for help. How can she get Rei to understand her request?\n\"Onomatopoeia\" -Share Feelings- Kirakira\n\"Welcome to My Japan!\" focuses on the life of Thin Theint Theint Soe from Myanmar, who works at a plastic parts manufacturer in Osaka Prefecture.

The fact that Japan is very dry in winter greatly increases the risk of fire. We learn tips for preventing fires occurring and how to respond effectively when a fire breaks out.

\"IMPACTS\" uses science and data to convey the reality of climate change. A November series-coinciding with the COP30 summit in Brazil-featured five COP-related shows and an Amazon rainforest special.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nFrom hotels to multi-purpose lockers, this episode features innovative storage-based business models.

1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.

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Choshi in Chiba Prefecture is a town on a peninsula that juts out into the Pacific Ocean, known as \"Toppazure,\" meaning \"the end of the road.\" The Choshi Fishing Port boasts the largest catch in Japan for 10 consecutive years. The Choshi Electric Railway is a 6.4-kilometer-long local line traveling along the tip of the peninsula at a leisurely pace. Is this the end of the road? Or a land where something begins? All aboard! We are off on a train ride to see the seaside town of Choshi.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano, a mountainous region renowned for its breathtaking scenery and rich cultural heritage that shine through every season. In the south, he's captivated by the delicate beauty of cherry blossoms in springtime; in the north by its stunning winterscape.

Niigata is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots. Let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes.

A farm brings together people with something in common: fear of developing dementia. As they engage in planting and harvesting, staff members observe their actions and help them find a way forward.

No description available.

Hi! It's me, Tama! What do I do when I eat too much? I just nibble on some leaves. They're gentle on the stomach. Speaking of leaves, Grandpa Makoto and Grandma Nobuko went to see the autumn colors. That reminds me of a seasonal chestnut sweet called kuri-yose! I'm getting hungry again.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities. A piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station, and people stop to play from their heart.

This upbeat program combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Isolated at a remote location in the Pacific Ocean, the Ogasawara Islands are home to unique species of both flora and fauna. Their interconnected cycle of life is supported by efforts to control invasive species that threaten their delicate balance.

We meet French pastry chef Josselin Rimbod who creates uniquely colorful macarons with local ingredients in Toyama, and German-born Peter Steeger who runs an airfield in Bibai, Hokkaido.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Join us as we learn about life at the Otowasan Kannonji Temple through 24 terms from the solar calendar. First, we take a look at \"Chou-you-no-Sekku,\" a festival wishing long life for chrysanthemum flowers. Then the nuns make special sushi, salads and dumplings for the moon viewing feast on the autumnal equinox, also known as shubun.

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Enami Noriyuki won the coveted Double Gold Award at the world's most prestigious marmalade-making competition in 2020 and 2022. He talks about the secrets of his craft and his tumultuous journey.

Andon-Yama Kofun Tumulus in Tenri City, where migratory birds gather, is the spot where the sun sets on the Winter Solstice. It is the season when the beginnings and ends of lives pass each other. Persimmons and mandarins ripen, foxtail grasses die, and bird's eye speedwell sprout to have lovely flowers. Death and rebirth are 2 sides of the same coin. A new year is ahead of us. What does the master of the tumulus think now?\n\n*According to the 24 Solar Terms of Reiwa 3 and 4 (2021-22), Touji is from December 22, 2021, to January 5, 2022.

Impression farming, also known as \"clickbait,\" has become a major problem online, especially after natural disasters. In this episode, the father posts a video online spreading misinformation that the latest quake was man-made. Meanwhile, fake SOS posts online call for rescue, adding to all the confusion. What is \"impression farming,\" and why do people spread fake information during disasters? We discuss specific patterns that emerge as social media and technology progress.

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Discover story behind the \"36 Views of Mt. Fuji\" woodprint series; \"The Great Wave off Kanagawa\" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nFrom hotels to multi-purpose lockers, this episode features innovative storage-based business models.

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Drama \"Xuan Tackles Japan!\"\nRei's bento menu for the hotel's autumn campaign was passed over. Xuan wants to cheer him up and asks him if he can come and help with the summer festival. But Rei is completely oblivious of the fact that Xuan has asked him to do something. Xuan turns to Yansu for help. How can she get Rei to understand her request?\n\"Onomatopoeia\" -Share Feelings- Kirakira\n\"Welcome to My Japan!\" focuses on the life of Thin Theint Theint Soe from Myanmar, who works at a plastic parts manufacturer in Osaka Prefecture.

The fact that Japan is very dry in winter greatly increases the risk of fire. We learn tips for preventing fires occurring and how to respond effectively when a fire breaks out.

\"IMPACTS\" uses science and data to convey the reality of climate change. A November series-coinciding with the COP30 summit in Brazil-featured five COP-related shows and an Amazon rainforest special.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Inami Shishimai is a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture. Here, the shishi symbolizes the harshness and bounty of the natural world, and the matsuri focuses on the importance of harmony between people and nature. Adults play the role of the enormous shishi while a child is the shishi-tori, whose job is to pacify the shishi with sacred objects. This event is also an opportunity for local families to wish for happy marriages and children, and the shishi dances in celebration.

As spring arrives, Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture, bursts into life. This program tells the story of the people who follow in the footsteps of their ancestors to preserve these herbs.

Choshi in Chiba Prefecture is a town on a peninsula that juts out into the Pacific Ocean, known as \"Toppazure,\" meaning \"the end of the road.\" The Choshi Fishing Port boasts the largest catch in Japan for 10 consecutive years. The Choshi Electric Railway is a 6.4-kilometer-long local line traveling along the tip of the peninsula at a leisurely pace. Is this the end of the road? Or a land where something begins? All aboard! We are off on a train ride to see the seaside town of Choshi.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano, a mountainous region renowned for its breathtaking scenery and rich cultural heritage that shine through every season. In the south, he's captivated by the delicate beauty of cherry blossoms in springtime; in the north by its stunning winterscape.

Niigata is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots. Let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes.

A Japanese research team, focusing on the fact that people briefly wake up multiple times during sleep, helped develop a device to prevent insomnia. This episode shares the latest insights into sleep.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Isolated at a remote location in the Pacific Ocean, the Ogasawara Islands are home to unique species of both flora and fauna. Their interconnected cycle of life is supported by efforts to control invasive species that threaten their delicate balance.

Journey through the air on virtual excursions from Tokyo Haneda to regional airports all over Japan. This time it's New Ishigaki Airport; islands in an emerald sea from over 40,000ft.

We meet French pastry chef Josselin Rimbod who creates uniquely colorful macarons with local ingredients in Toyama, and German-born Peter Steeger who runs an airfield in Bibai, Hokkaido.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities. A piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station, and people stop to play from their heart.

A farm brings together people with something in common: fear of developing dementia. As they engage in planting and harvesting, staff members observe their actions and help them find a way forward.

No description available.

Hi! It's me, Tama! What do I do when I eat too much? I just nibble on some leaves. They're gentle on the stomach. Speaking of leaves, Grandpa Makoto and Grandma Nobuko went to see the autumn colors. That reminds me of a seasonal chestnut sweet called kuri-yose! I'm getting hungry again.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Inami Shishimai is a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture. Here, the shishi symbolizes the harshness and bounty of the natural world, and the matsuri focuses on the importance of harmony between people and nature. Adults play the role of the enormous shishi while a child is the shishi-tori, whose job is to pacify the shishi with sacred objects. This event is also an opportunity for local families to wish for happy marriages and children, and the shishi dances in celebration.

As spring arrives, Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture, bursts into life. This program tells the story of the people who follow in the footsteps of their ancestors to preserve these herbs.

Drama \"Xuan Tackles Japan!\"\nRei's bento menu for the hotel's autumn campaign was passed over. Xuan wants to cheer him up and asks him if he can come and help with the summer festival. But Rei is completely oblivious of the fact that Xuan has asked him to do something. Xuan turns to Yansu for help. How can she get Rei to understand her request?\n\"Onomatopoeia\" -Share Feelings- Kirakira\n\"Welcome to My Japan!\" focuses on the life of Thin Theint Theint Soe from Myanmar, who works at a plastic parts manufacturer in Osaka Prefecture.

The fact that Japan is very dry in winter greatly increases the risk of fire. We learn tips for preventing fires occurring and how to respond effectively when a fire breaks out.

\"IMPACTS\" uses science and data to convey the reality of climate change. A November series-coinciding with the COP30 summit in Brazil-featured five COP-related shows and an Amazon rainforest special.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nFrom hotels to multi-purpose lockers, this episode features innovative storage-based business models.

This time, one of the \"five greatest swords under heaven\": Mikazuki Munechika.

Enami Noriyuki won the coveted Double Gold Award at the world's most prestigious marmalade-making competition in 2020 and 2022. He talks about the secrets of his craft and his tumultuous journey.

Andon-Yama Kofun Tumulus in Tenri City, where migratory birds gather, is the spot where the sun sets on the Winter Solstice. It is the season when the beginnings and ends of lives pass each other. Persimmons and mandarins ripen, foxtail grasses die, and bird's eye speedwell sprout to have lovely flowers. Death and rebirth are 2 sides of the same coin. A new year is ahead of us. What does the master of the tumulus think now?\n\n*According to the 24 Solar Terms of Reiwa 3 and 4 (2021-22), Touji is from December 22, 2021, to January 5, 2022.

Impression farming, also known as \"clickbait,\" has become a major problem online, especially after natural disasters. In this episode, the father posts a video online spreading misinformation that the latest quake was man-made. Meanwhile, fake SOS posts online call for rescue, adding to all the confusion. What is \"impression farming,\" and why do people spread fake information during disasters? We discuss specific patterns that emerge as social media and technology progress.

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Discover story behind the \"36 Views of Mt. Fuji\" woodprint series; \"The Great Wave off Kanagawa\" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.

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

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Choshi in Chiba Prefecture is a town on a peninsula that juts out into the Pacific Ocean, known as \"Toppazure,\" meaning \"the end of the road.\" The Choshi Fishing Port boasts the largest catch in Japan for 10 consecutive years. The Choshi Electric Railway is a 6.4-kilometer-long local line traveling along the tip of the peninsula at a leisurely pace. Is this the end of the road? Or a land where something begins? All aboard! We are off on a train ride to see the seaside town of Choshi.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Inami Shishimai is a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture. Here, the shishi symbolizes the harshness and bounty of the natural world, and the matsuri focuses on the importance of harmony between people and nature. Adults play the role of the enormous shishi while a child is the shishi-tori, whose job is to pacify the shishi with sacred objects. This event is also an opportunity for local families to wish for happy marriages and children, and the shishi dances in celebration.

As spring arrives, Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture, bursts into life. This program tells the story of the people who follow in the footsteps of their ancestors to preserve these herbs.

A Japanese research team, focusing on the fact that people briefly wake up multiple times during sleep, helped develop a device to prevent insomnia. This episode shares the latest insights into sleep.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano, a mountainous region renowned for its breathtaking scenery and rich cultural heritage that shine through every season. In the south, he's captivated by the delicate beauty of cherry blossoms in springtime; in the north by its stunning winterscape.

Niigata is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots. Let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes.

We meet French pastry chef Josselin Rimbod who creates uniquely colorful macarons with local ingredients in Toyama, and German-born Peter Steeger who runs an airfield in Bibai, Hokkaido.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nFrom hotels to multi-purpose lockers, this episode features innovative storage-based business models.

1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.

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Drama \"Xuan Tackles Japan!\"\nRei's bento menu for the hotel's autumn campaign was passed over. Xuan wants to cheer him up and asks him if he can come and help with the summer festival. But Rei is completely oblivious of the fact that Xuan has asked him to do something. Xuan turns to Yansu for help. How can she get Rei to understand her request?\n\"Onomatopoeia\" -Share Feelings- Kirakira\n\"Welcome to My Japan!\" focuses on the life of Thin Theint Theint Soe from Myanmar, who works at a plastic parts manufacturer in Osaka Prefecture.

The fact that Japan is very dry in winter greatly increases the risk of fire. We learn tips for preventing fires occurring and how to respond effectively when a fire breaks out.

\"IMPACTS\" uses science and data to convey the reality of climate change. A November series-coinciding with the COP30 summit in Brazil-featured five COP-related shows and an Amazon rainforest special.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Isolated at a remote location in the Pacific Ocean, the Ogasawara Islands are home to unique species of both flora and fauna. Their interconnected cycle of life is supported by efforts to control invasive species that threaten their delicate balance.

Journey through the air on virtual excursions from Tokyo Haneda to regional airports all over Japan. This time it's New Ishigaki Airport; islands in an emerald sea from over 40,000ft.

A farm brings together people with something in common: fear of developing dementia. As they engage in planting and harvesting, staff members observe their actions and help them find a way forward.

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Hi! It's me, Tama! What do I do when I eat too much? I just nibble on some leaves. They're gentle on the stomach. Speaking of leaves, Grandpa Makoto and Grandma Nobuko went to see the autumn colors. That reminds me of a seasonal chestnut sweet called kuri-yose! I'm getting hungry again.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nFrom hotels to multi-purpose lockers, this episode features innovative storage-based business models.

This time, one of the \"five greatest swords under heaven\": Mikazuki Munechika.

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Shimane Prefecture, formerly known as Izumo, is home to a number of superb Japanese gardens — some traditional, others laid out more recently. At the Adachi Museum of Art, visitors will find one of the finest examples in all Japan.\nOver the centuries, the region has developed a profound and distinctive culture, which is reflected in its \"Izumo-style\" gardens, as well as a less formal approach to the tea ceremony that was embraced by the local populace.\nOn this edition of Journeys in Japan, Sheila Cliffe explores a range of different Japanese gardens, to discover the sensibility and depth that underlies Shimane's garden culture.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities. A piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station, and people stop to play from their heart.

Chef Rika's kara-age is perfect as a main dish, snack or lunchbox treat! Try her easy \"all 1\" recipe. Plus, savor an original recipe that's been passed down for years at a renowned Tokyo restaurant.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

On New Year's Eve, performers dress as terrifying monsters called namahage. They barge into people's homes, condemning laziness and frightening children. But this good-natured tradition strengthens family and community bonds. In Tayazawa, a small village in Akita Prefecture, the practice came to an end several years ago, but was recently restarted by an enthusiastic group of locals. They made costumes and succeeded in reviving a custom at risk of slipping away.

Summer in Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture and the herbs are in full bloom. The herbs protect people's health and are used to create beautiful dyes.

We visit \"Yomotsu Hirasaka\" in Shimane Prefecture. It's a place linked to the underworld, referenced in Japanese mythology. For 3 days, we spoke with those drawn to this special place.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nFrom hotels to multi-purpose lockers, this episode features innovative storage-based business models.

1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.

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A Japanese research team, focusing on the fact that people briefly wake up multiple times during sleep, helped develop a device to prevent insomnia. This episode shares the latest insights into sleep.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nFrom hotels to multi-purpose lockers, this episode features innovative storage-based business models.

Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, a perfect distillation of craftsmanship: Gunchomon Hyogo-gusari no Tachi.

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An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

Whether it's mom's home cooking or a long-kept family recipe, every household has a taste all its own.We dig a little deeper.\nThe segments featured in this episode are available in full online at NHK WORLD-JAPAN ON DEMAND.\n\n*Please note that due to the available terms of the video, some of the links may be expired.

Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in 5 minutes! Featured recipe: Beef with Kombu Dashi Sauce.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano, a mountainous region renowned for its breathtaking scenery and rich cultural heritage that shine through every season. In the south, he's captivated by the delicate beauty of cherry blossoms in springtime; in the north by its stunning winterscape.

Niigata's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils.

Shimane Prefecture, formerly known as Izumo, is home to a number of superb Japanese gardens — some traditional, others laid out more recently. At the Adachi Museum of Art, visitors will find one of the finest examples in all Japan.\nOver the centuries, the region has developed a profound and distinctive culture, which is reflected in its \"Izumo-style\" gardens, as well as a less formal approach to the tea ceremony that was embraced by the local populace.\nOn this edition of Journeys in Japan, Sheila Cliffe explores a range of different Japanese gardens, to discover the sensibility and depth that underlies Shimane's garden culture.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

On New Year's Eve, performers dress as terrifying monsters called namahage. They barge into people's homes, condemning laziness and frightening children. But this good-natured tradition strengthens family and community bonds. In Tayazawa, a small village in Akita Prefecture, the practice came to an end several years ago, but was recently restarted by an enthusiastic group of locals. They made costumes and succeeded in reviving a custom at risk of slipping away.

Summer in Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture and the herbs are in full bloom. The herbs protect people's health and are used to create beautiful dyes.

Chef Rika's kara-age is perfect as a main dish, snack or lunchbox treat! Try her easy \"all 1\" recipe. Plus, savor an original recipe that's been passed down for years at a renowned Tokyo restaurant.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nThis episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travelers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.

1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.

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We visit \"Yomotsu Hirasaka\" in Shimane Prefecture. It's a place linked to the underworld, referenced in Japanese mythology. For 3 days, we spoke with those drawn to this special place.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano, a mountainous region renowned for its breathtaking scenery and rich cultural heritage that shine through every season. In the south, he's captivated by the delicate beauty of cherry blossoms in springtime; in the north by its stunning winterscape.

Niigata's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils.

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

Disaster training is advancing with digital technology. See how AR/VR technology is helping participants gain realistic experience about the movement of smoke in fires and the risks of a tsunami.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Kumamoto Prefecture is recovering from the 2016 earthquake. A piano is placed in a shopping arcade for a limited period, and people stop to play from their heart.

A Japanese research team, focusing on the fact that people briefly wake up multiple times during sleep, helped develop a device to prevent insomnia. This episode shares the latest insights into sleep.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

Shimane Prefecture, formerly known as Izumo, is home to a number of superb Japanese gardens — some traditional, others laid out more recently. At the Adachi Museum of Art, visitors will find one of the finest examples in all Japan.\nOver the centuries, the region has developed a profound and distinctive culture, which is reflected in its \"Izumo-style\" gardens, as well as a less formal approach to the tea ceremony that was embraced by the local populace.\nOn this edition of Journeys in Japan, Sheila Cliffe explores a range of different Japanese gardens, to discover the sensibility and depth that underlies Shimane's garden culture.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Join us as we learn about life at the Otowasan Kannonji Temple through 24 terms from the solar calendar. First, we follow the nuns on the day of kanro as they pick up chestnuts and cook gammodoki, a seasonal specialty. Then we watch as they prepare gohei-mochi rice cakes with homemade miso over charcoal on the day of soko.

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In 2024, Ishigami Junya received the prestigious Austrian Frederick Kiesler Prize for Architecture and the Arts. He talks about his groundbreaking work and ponders the meaning of architecture.

Tokyo's oldest izakaya, with its traditional fare and lucky cats, surviving war and pandemic, has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years.

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The top 3 female celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa and Naniwaya Kita. See how Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nThis episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travelers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.

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Chef Rika's kara-age is perfect as a main dish, snack or lunchbox treat! Try her easy \"all 1\" recipe. Plus, savor an original recipe that's been passed down for years at a renowned Tokyo restaurant.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

On New Year's Eve, performers dress as terrifying monsters called namahage. They barge into people's homes, condemning laziness and frightening children. But this good-natured tradition strengthens family and community bonds. In Tayazawa, a small village in Akita Prefecture, the practice came to an end several years ago, but was recently restarted by an enthusiastic group of locals. They made costumes and succeeded in reviving a custom at risk of slipping away.

Summer in Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture and the herbs are in full bloom. The herbs protect people's health and are used to create beautiful dyes.

We visit \"Yomotsu Hirasaka\" in Shimane Prefecture. It's a place linked to the underworld, referenced in Japanese mythology. For 3 days, we spoke with those drawn to this special place.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano, a mountainous region renowned for its breathtaking scenery and rich cultural heritage that shine through every season. In the south, he's captivated by the delicate beauty of cherry blossoms in springtime; in the north by its stunning winterscape.

Niigata's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils.

This episode explores the evolutionary factors behind our appetite for umami and other tastes, and how long looks deepen our bonds with dogs.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

Fly over northern Japan in autumn on a plane! Hop onboard a flight from Tokyo to New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, and see the beautiful mountains in full autumnal foliage from 40,000 feet in the air.

Shimane Prefecture, formerly known as Izumo, is home to a number of superb Japanese gardens — some traditional, others laid out more recently. At the Adachi Museum of Art, visitors will find one of the finest examples in all Japan.\nOver the centuries, the region has developed a profound and distinctive culture, which is reflected in its \"Izumo-style\" gardens, as well as a less formal approach to the tea ceremony that was embraced by the local populace.\nOn this edition of Journeys in Japan, Sheila Cliffe explores a range of different Japanese gardens, to discover the sensibility and depth that underlies Shimane's garden culture.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Kumamoto Prefecture is recovering from the 2016 earthquake. A piano is placed in a shopping arcade for a limited period, and people stop to play from their heart.

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

Whether it's mom's home cooking or a long-kept family recipe, every household has a taste all its own.We dig a little deeper.\nThe segments featured in this episode are available in full online at NHK WORLD-JAPAN ON DEMAND.\n\n*Please note that due to the available terms of the video, some of the links may be expired.

Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in 5 minutes! Featured recipe: Beef with Kombu Dashi Sauce.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

On New Year's Eve, performers dress as terrifying monsters called namahage. They barge into people's homes, condemning laziness and frightening children. But this good-natured tradition strengthens family and community bonds. In Tayazawa, a small village in Akita Prefecture, the practice came to an end several years ago, but was recently restarted by an enthusiastic group of locals. They made costumes and succeeded in reviving a custom at risk of slipping away.

Summer in Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture and the herbs are in full bloom. The herbs protect people's health and are used to create beautiful dyes.

Chef Rika's kara-age is perfect as a main dish, snack or lunchbox treat! Try her easy \"all 1\" recipe. Plus, savor an original recipe that's been passed down for years at a renowned Tokyo restaurant.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nThis episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travelers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.

Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, a perfect distillation of craftsmanship: Gunchomon Hyogo-gusari no Tachi.

In 2024, Ishigami Junya received the prestigious Austrian Frederick Kiesler Prize for Architecture and the Arts. He talks about his groundbreaking work and ponders the meaning of architecture.

Tokyo's oldest izakaya, with its traditional fare and lucky cats, surviving war and pandemic, has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years.

No description available.

The top 3 female celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa and Naniwaya Kita. See how Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.

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

No description available.

We visit \"Yomotsu Hirasaka\" in Shimane Prefecture. It's a place linked to the underworld, referenced in Japanese mythology. For 3 days, we spoke with those drawn to this special place.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

On New Year's Eve, performers dress as terrifying monsters called namahage. They barge into people's homes, condemning laziness and frightening children. But this good-natured tradition strengthens family and community bonds. In Tayazawa, a small village in Akita Prefecture, the practice came to an end several years ago, but was recently restarted by an enthusiastic group of locals. They made costumes and succeeded in reviving a custom at risk of slipping away.

Summer in Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture and the herbs are in full bloom. The herbs protect people's health and are used to create beautiful dyes.

This episode explores the evolutionary factors behind our appetite for umami and other tastes, and how long looks deepen our bonds with dogs.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano, a mountainous region renowned for its breathtaking scenery and rich cultural heritage that shine through every season. In the south, he's captivated by the delicate beauty of cherry blossoms in springtime; in the north by its stunning winterscape.

Niigata's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils.

Shimane Prefecture, formerly known as Izumo, is home to a number of superb Japanese gardens — some traditional, others laid out more recently. At the Adachi Museum of Art, visitors will find one of the finest examples in all Japan.\nOver the centuries, the region has developed a profound and distinctive culture, which is reflected in its \"Izumo-style\" gardens, as well as a less formal approach to the tea ceremony that was embraced by the local populace.\nOn this edition of Journeys in Japan, Sheila Cliffe explores a range of different Japanese gardens, to discover the sensibility and depth that underlies Shimane's garden culture.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nThis episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travelers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.

1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.

No description available.

Chef Rika's kara-age is perfect as a main dish, snack or lunchbox treat! Try her easy \"all 1\" recipe. Plus, savor an original recipe that's been passed down for years at a renowned Tokyo restaurant.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

Fly over northern Japan in autumn on a plane! Hop onboard a flight from Tokyo to New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, and see the beautiful mountains in full autumnal foliage from 40,000 feet in the air.

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

Whether it's mom's home cooking or a long-kept family recipe, every household has a taste all its own.We dig a little deeper.\nThe segments featured in this episode are available in full online at NHK WORLD-JAPAN ON DEMAND.\n\n*Please note that due to the available terms of the video, some of the links may be expired.

Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in 5 minutes! Featured recipe: Beef with Kombu Dashi Sauce.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nThis episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travelers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.

Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, a perfect distillation of craftsmanship: Gunchomon Hyogo-gusari no Tachi.

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Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles. The hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Kumamoto Prefecture is recovering from the 2016 earthquake. A piano is placed in a shopping arcade for a limited period, and people stop to play from their heart.

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year. How does he design games that captivate players around the world.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. \nThis time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

In Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, the first week of the new year culminates in Oniyo: the night of the oni, or demon. Six giant torches, measuring 13 meters and weighing 1.2 tons, are moved around a shrine precinct. They create a shadow in which the oni can emerge. One torch is taken to the river, where the oni conducts a ritual that cleanses people of their troubles. This matsuri also recounts a 1,600-year-old story about a local hero defeating an outlaw—who goes on to become the oni.

Autumn in Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture. As the plants bear fruit, the garden's custodians protect the seeds, ensuring that they live on for future generations.

FRONTRUNNERS highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field. We showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nThis episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travelers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.

1 in 1,000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases. We witness a networking event for former lay judges, where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others.

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This episode explores the evolutionary factors behind our appetite for umami and other tastes, and how long looks deepen our bonds with dogs.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nThis episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travelers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.

This time, Yasutsuna, or Onikirimaru, a blade that was used to defeat a terrible demon.

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Kabuki often depicts traditional Japanese dishes. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces scenes with several examples, and teaches us about what foods were popular in the Edo period. In \"Hokaibo,\" a disreputable begging priest takes time off from abducting a beautiful girl for a bowl of soba noodles from a roadside stall.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima Prefecture fed during postwar reconstruction; flavors passed down for generations.

Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles. The hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

In Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, the first week of the new year culminates in Oniyo: the night of the oni, or demon. Six giant torches, measuring 13 meters and weighing 1.2 tons, are moved around a shrine precinct. They create a shadow in which the oni can emerge. One torch is taken to the river, where the oni conducts a ritual that cleanses people of their troubles. This matsuri also recounts a 1,600-year-old story about a local hero defeating an outlaw—who goes on to become the oni.

Autumn in Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture. As the plants bear fruit, the garden's custodians protect the seeds, ensuring that they live on for future generations.

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year. How does he design games that captivate players around the world.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. \nThis time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nFrom mushroom waste-eating beetles to an anti-reflective film based on the properties of a moth's eye, this episode features insect-inspired business ideas.

1 in 1,000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases. We witness a networking event for former lay judges, where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others.

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FRONTRUNNERS highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field. We showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima Prefecture fed during postwar reconstruction; flavors passed down for generations.

Kabuki often depicts traditional Japanese dishes. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces scenes with several examples, and teaches us about what foods were popular in the Edo period. In \"Hokaibo,\" a disreputable begging priest takes time off from abducting a beautiful girl for a bowl of soba noodles from a roadside stall.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture is known for its Western architecture. A piano is placed inside the station, and people stop to play from their heart.

This episode explores the evolutionary factors behind our appetite for umami and other tastes, and how long looks deepen our bonds with dogs.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles. The hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

In this episode, we learn about ritto and shosetsu, two dates of early winter. The nuns teach us how to make seasonal pickles and dumplings.

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Muta Yoca is an artist whose vibrant, dynamic pieces are based on the Kutani-yaki style of ceramics. We speak with Muta about her global popularity and how she creates art unburdened by convention.

Using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer developed its own original flavor, breathing new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.

No description available.

At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nFrom mushroom waste-eating beetles to an anti-reflective film based on the properties of a moth's eye, this episode features insect-inspired business ideas.

No description available.

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year. How does he design games that captivate players around the world.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. \nThis time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

In Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, the first week of the new year culminates in Oniyo: the night of the oni, or demon. Six giant torches, measuring 13 meters and weighing 1.2 tons, are moved around a shrine precinct. They create a shadow in which the oni can emerge. One torch is taken to the river, where the oni conducts a ritual that cleanses people of their troubles. This matsuri also recounts a 1,600-year-old story about a local hero defeating an outlaw—who goes on to become the oni.

Autumn in Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture. As the plants bear fruit, the garden's custodians protect the seeds, ensuring that they live on for future generations.

FRONTRUNNERS highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field. We showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima Prefecture fed during postwar reconstruction; flavors passed down for generations.

Japan is likely the only country to have incorporated gobo, a root vegetable, into its diet on such a wide scale. Witness novel and traditional harvesting methods and feast your eyes on unique dishes.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka Prefecture. Behold the sublime beauty of Mt. Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.

Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles. The hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture is known for its Western architecture. A piano is placed inside the station, and people stop to play from their heart.

Kabuki often depicts traditional Japanese dishes. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces scenes with several examples, and teaches us about what foods were popular in the Edo period. In \"Hokaibo,\" a disreputable begging priest takes time off from abducting a beautiful girl for a bowl of soba noodles from a roadside stall.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

In Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, the first week of the new year culminates in Oniyo: the night of the oni, or demon. Six giant torches, measuring 13 meters and weighing 1.2 tons, are moved around a shrine precinct. They create a shadow in which the oni can emerge. One torch is taken to the river, where the oni conducts a ritual that cleanses people of their troubles. This matsuri also recounts a 1,600-year-old story about a local hero defeating an outlaw—who goes on to become the oni.

Autumn in Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture. As the plants bear fruit, the garden's custodians protect the seeds, ensuring that they live on for future generations.

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year. How does he design games that captivate players around the world.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. \nThis time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nFrom mushroom waste-eating beetles to an anti-reflective film based on the properties of a moth's eye, this episode features insect-inspired business ideas.

This time, Yasutsuna, or Onikirimaru, a blade that was used to defeat a terrible demon.

Muta Yoca is an artist whose vibrant, dynamic pieces are based on the Kutani-yaki style of ceramics. We speak with Muta about her global popularity and how she creates art unburdened by convention.

Using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer developed its own original flavor, breathing new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.

No description available.

At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.

[On-Site Report: Rehab Reimagined]\nFrom home-made activities to interactive digital technology, this episode focuses on different approaches to physical therapy.

No description available.

FRONTRUNNERS highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field. We showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

In Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, the first week of the new year culminates in Oniyo: the night of the oni, or demon. Six giant torches, measuring 13 meters and weighing 1.2 tons, are moved around a shrine precinct. They create a shadow in which the oni can emerge. One torch is taken to the river, where the oni conducts a ritual that cleanses people of their troubles. This matsuri also recounts a 1,600-year-old story about a local hero defeating an outlaw—who goes on to become the oni.

Autumn in Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture. As the plants bear fruit, the garden's custodians protect the seeds, ensuring that they live on for future generations.

Japan is likely the only country to have incorporated gobo, a root vegetable, into its diet on such a wide scale. Witness novel and traditional harvesting methods and feast your eyes on unique dishes.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima Prefecture fed during postwar reconstruction; flavors passed down for generations.

Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles. The hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nFrom mushroom waste-eating beetles to an anti-reflective film based on the properties of a moth's eye, this episode features insect-inspired business ideas.

1 in 1,000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases. We witness a networking event for former lay judges, where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others.

No description available.

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year. How does he design games that captivate players around the world.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. \nThis time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka Prefecture. Behold the sublime beauty of Mt. Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.

Kabuki often depicts traditional Japanese dishes. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces scenes with several examples, and teaches us about what foods were popular in the Edo period. In \"Hokaibo,\" a disreputable begging priest takes time off from abducting a beautiful girl for a bowl of soba noodles from a roadside stall.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nFrom mushroom waste-eating beetles to an anti-reflective film based on the properties of a moth's eye, this episode features insect-inspired business ideas.

This time, Yasutsuna, or Onikirimaru, a blade that was used to defeat a terrible demon.

No description available.

Many foreigners make Kyoto their home and bring innovation to traditional culture. Their creativity and global perspective spark revitalization and inspiration as they breathe new life into the city.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture is known for its Western architecture. A piano is placed inside the station, and people stop to play from their heart.

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

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Onomichi Betcha is a three-day festival in Hiroshima Prefecture. The deity of Onomichi's Ikkyu Shrine descends from a mountain, carried in a mikoshi and accompanied by three oni, or ogres. First celebrated in 1807, this matsuri began as a way to drive away an epidemic, and so the continuing impact of COVID-19 gave the event special significance in 2022. Masked figures carry sticks with which to \"torment\" spectators. But being hit or poked with a stick is actually said to bring good fortune.

Winter in Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture. As fallen leaves and withered grass cover the ground, the search begins for treasures hidden beneath the frozen soil.

*First broadcast on December 12, 2024.\nAdmired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan was a feudal lord who took over the Yonezawa Domain at the age of 15. He enacted financial reforms that led the destitute domain to a miraculous recovery.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nFrom mushroom waste-eating beetles to an anti-reflective film based on the properties of a moth's eye, this episode features insect-inspired business ideas.

1 in 2 don't drink in Japan, where intense social drinking is normal. Through interviews of drinkers and non-drinkers we hear both sides, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar.

No description available.

Japan is likely the only country to have incorporated gobo, a root vegetable, into its diet on such a wide scale. Witness novel and traditional harvesting methods and feast your eyes on unique dishes.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nFrom mushroom waste-eating beetles to an anti-reflective film based on the properties of a moth's eye, this episode features insect-inspired business ideas.

This time, a powerful weapon with a beautiful hamon: Daihannya Nagamitsu.

No description available.

A German intellectual historian explores sangaku; wooden tablets inscribed with math problems that are devoted to temples and shrines. What do they tell about Japan's tradition of mathematics.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Explore a surprising take on ramen loved by a fishing town. Let it warm you up when it's cold.

Many foreigners make Kyoto their home and bring innovation to traditional culture. Their creativity and global perspective spark revitalization and inspiration as they breathe new life into the city.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Onomichi Betcha is a three-day festival in Hiroshima Prefecture. The deity of Onomichi's Ikkyu Shrine descends from a mountain, carried in a mikoshi and accompanied by three oni, or ogres. First celebrated in 1807, this matsuri began as a way to drive away an epidemic, and so the continuing impact of COVID-19 gave the event special significance in 2022. Masked figures carry sticks with which to \"torment\" spectators. But being hit or poked with a stick is actually said to bring good fortune.

Winter in Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture. As fallen leaves and withered grass cover the ground, the search begins for treasures hidden beneath the frozen soil.

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

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nThis episode features a business that digitalizes lost and found services for railways and shopping malls, and another that specializes in selling lost items that go unclaimed.

1 in 2 don't drink in Japan, where intense social drinking is normal. Through interviews of drinkers and non-drinkers we hear both sides, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar.

No description available.

*First broadcast on December 12, 2024.\nAdmired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan was a feudal lord who took over the Yonezawa Domain at the age of 15. He enacted financial reforms that led the destitute domain to a miraculous recovery.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Explore a surprising take on ramen loved by a fishing town. Let it warm you up when it's cold.

A German intellectual historian explores sangaku; wooden tablets inscribed with math problems that are devoted to temples and shrines. What do they tell about Japan's tradition of mathematics.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Shimanto is a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture. A piano is placed on a park's outdoor stage, and people stop to play from their heart.

Japan is likely the only country to have incorporated gobo, a root vegetable, into its diet on such a wide scale. Witness novel and traditional harvesting methods and feast your eyes on unique dishes.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

Many foreigners make Kyoto their home and bring innovation to traditional culture. Their creativity and global perspective spark revitalization and inspiration as they breathe new life into the city.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Join us as we learn about life at the Otowasan Kannonji Temple through 24 terms from the solar calendar. First, we follow the nuns on the day of Taisetsu as they prepare yuzu pepper and yuzu miso, seasonal specialties enjoyed at the end of the year. And then on the day of Toji, they use pumpkin, considered a lucky food, to make three mouthwatering treats: soup, noodles and flan.

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Imoto Katsuyuki is working to promote financial independence among ethnic minorities in conflict-torn Myanmar by teaching them agriculture. He talks about what is needed to support them.

Nori tsukudani, a popular topping in rice-loving Japan. Made with local nori from Tokyo Bay, it's a taste and tradition preserved for over 100 years.

No description available.

With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nThis episode features a business that digitalizes lost and found services for railways and shopping malls, and another that specializes in selling lost items that go unclaimed.

No description available.

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

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Onomichi Betcha is a three-day festival in Hiroshima Prefecture. The deity of Onomichi's Ikkyu Shrine descends from a mountain, carried in a mikoshi and accompanied by three oni, or ogres. First celebrated in 1807, this matsuri began as a way to drive away an epidemic, and so the continuing impact of COVID-19 gave the event special significance in 2022. Masked figures carry sticks with which to \"torment\" spectators. But being hit or poked with a stick is actually said to bring good fortune.

Winter in Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture. As fallen leaves and withered grass cover the ground, the search begins for treasures hidden beneath the frozen soil.

*First broadcast on December 12, 2024.\nAdmired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan was a feudal lord who took over the Yonezawa Domain at the age of 15. He enacted financial reforms that led the destitute domain to a miraculous recovery.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Explore a surprising take on ramen loved by a fishing town. Let it warm you up when it's cold.

This year is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail! Join us as we look back on the railway's continued efforts to increase speed.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

Fly high from Shizuoka Airport, the nearest to Mt. Fuji! Breathtaking window views and special cockpit footage await.

Many foreigners make Kyoto their home and bring innovation to traditional culture. Their creativity and global perspective spark revitalization and inspiration as they breathe new life into the city.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Shimanto is a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture. A piano is placed on a park's outdoor stage, and people stop to play from their heart.

A German intellectual historian explores sangaku; wooden tablets inscribed with math problems that are devoted to temples and shrines. What do they tell about Japan's tradition of mathematics.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Onomichi Betcha is a three-day festival in Hiroshima Prefecture. The deity of Onomichi's Ikkyu Shrine descends from a mountain, carried in a mikoshi and accompanied by three oni, or ogres. First celebrated in 1807, this matsuri began as a way to drive away an epidemic, and so the continuing impact of COVID-19 gave the event special significance in 2022. Masked figures carry sticks with which to \"torment\" spectators. But being hit or poked with a stick is actually said to bring good fortune.

Winter in Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture. As fallen leaves and withered grass cover the ground, the search begins for treasures hidden beneath the frozen soil.

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

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nThis episode features a business that digitalizes lost and found services for railways and shopping malls, and another that specializes in selling lost items that go unclaimed.

This time, a powerful weapon with a beautiful hamon: Daihannya Nagamitsu.

Imoto Katsuyuki is working to promote financial independence among ethnic minorities in conflict-torn Myanmar by teaching them agriculture. He talks about what is needed to support them.

Nori tsukudani, a popular topping in rice-loving Japan. Made with local nori from Tokyo Bay, it's a taste and tradition preserved for over 100 years.

No description available.

With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

A farm brings together people with something in common: fear of developing dementia. As they engage in planting and harvesting, staff members observe their actions and help them find a way forward.

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Hi! It's me, Tama! What do I do when I eat too much? I just nibble on some leaves. They're gentle on the stomach. Speaking of leaves, Grandpa Makoto and Grandma Nobuko went to see the autumn colors. That reminds me of a seasonal chestnut sweet called kuri-yose! I'm getting hungry again.

*First broadcast on December 12, 2024.\nAdmired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan was a feudal lord who took over the Yonezawa Domain at the age of 15. He enacted financial reforms that led the destitute domain to a miraculous recovery.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Onomichi Betcha is a three-day festival in Hiroshima Prefecture. The deity of Onomichi's Ikkyu Shrine descends from a mountain, carried in a mikoshi and accompanied by three oni, or ogres. First celebrated in 1807, this matsuri began as a way to drive away an epidemic, and so the continuing impact of COVID-19 gave the event special significance in 2022. Masked figures carry sticks with which to \"torment\" spectators. But being hit or poked with a stick is actually said to bring good fortune.

Winter in Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture. As fallen leaves and withered grass cover the ground, the search begins for treasures hidden beneath the frozen soil.

This year is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail! Join us as we look back on the railway's continued efforts to increase speed.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Explore a surprising take on ramen loved by a fishing town. Let it warm you up when it's cold.

Many foreigners make Kyoto their home and bring innovation to traditional culture. Their creativity and global perspective spark revitalization and inspiration as they breathe new life into the city.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nThis episode features a business that digitalizes lost and found services for railways and shopping malls, and another that specializes in selling lost items that go unclaimed.

1 in 2 don't drink in Japan, where intense social drinking is normal. Through interviews of drinkers and non-drinkers we hear both sides, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar.

No description available.

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

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

Fly high from Shizuoka Airport, the nearest to Mt. Fuji! Breathtaking window views and special cockpit footage await.

A German intellectual historian explores sangaku; wooden tablets inscribed with math problems that are devoted to temples and shrines. What do they tell about Japan's tradition of mathematics.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nThis episode features a business that digitalizes lost and found services for railways and shopping malls, and another that specializes in selling lost items that go unclaimed.

This time, a powerful weapon with a beautiful hamon: Daihannya Nagamitsu.

No description available.

Taiwan's society is aging at a rapid pace, and many choose to care for the elderly at home rather than send them to assisted living. Aiding them are caregivers from among 230,000 foreign workers.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Shimanto is a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture. A piano is placed on a park's outdoor stage, and people stop to play from their heart.

A Japanese organization in which people with mental illness discuss and consider how best to live rather than relying on doctors is spotlighted. We look closely at how they come to accept themselves.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Higashinada Danjiri involves a parade of floats, decorated with images of people, plants and animals. They're pulled by teams of veterans and ridden by energetic young performers that lean out over the crowd. This is a tradition of Higashinada Ward, in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. In front of the ward office, the floats are lifted up, and brought down in a bowing motion. Local high school students design the costumes, and performers create a festival atmosphere with drums and bells.

In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.

The bow and arrow, once a deadly weapon, has developed into the martial art of kyudo. We explore the way of the bow as a means to achieving peace of mind.

The Kii Mountains are home to dynamic landscapes formed by a volcanic eruption 14 million years ago. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the area's rock formations and rich ecosystem.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nThis episode features a business that digitalizes lost and found services for railways and shopping malls, and another that specializes in selling lost items that go unclaimed.

1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth. A couple who lost their second son when two hours old talks about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan.

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This year is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail! Join us as we look back on the railway's continued efforts to increase speed.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nThis episode features a business that digitalizes lost and found services for railways and shopping malls, and another that specializes in selling lost items that go unclaimed.

This time, a blade wielded by Miyamoto Musashi, the world's most famous swordsman: Musashi Masamune.

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NHK World JAPAN will broadcast Sumo Review. We will look back on the year 2025, a year in which many records were broken. We will also look ahead the Grand Sumo of 2026.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Ramen packed with seafood goodness, loved in bitter cold northern Japan for over 100 years. Try a bowl for yourself.

Taiwan's society is aging at a rapid pace, and many choose to care for the elderly at home rather than send them to assisted living. Aiding them are caregivers from among 230,000 foreign workers.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Higashinada Danjiri involves a parade of floats, decorated with images of people, plants and animals. They're pulled by teams of veterans and ridden by energetic young performers that lean out over the crowd. This is a tradition of Higashinada Ward, in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. In front of the ward office, the floats are lifted up, and brought down in a bowing motion. Local high school students design the costumes, and performers create a festival atmosphere with drums and bells.

In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.

A Japanese organization in which people with mental illness discuss and consider how best to live rather than relying on doctors is spotlighted. We look closely at how they come to accept themselves.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

[SPECIAL EDITION]\nFrom finding business successors to preserving prized recipes, this episode focuses on ensuring the survival of companies and products that are at risk of disappearing.

1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth. A couple who lost their second son when two hours old talks about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan.

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The bow and arrow, once a deadly weapon, has developed into the martial art of kyudo. We explore the way of the bow as a means to achieving peace of mind.

The Kii Mountains are home to dynamic landscapes formed by a volcanic eruption 14 million years ago. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the area's rock formations and rich ecosystem.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Ramen packed with seafood goodness, loved in bitter cold northern Japan for over 100 years. Try a bowl for yourself.

NHK World JAPAN will broadcast Sumo Review. We will look back on the year 2025, a year in which many records were broken. We will also look ahead the Grand Sumo of 2026.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Tokyo's Arakawa Ward has a shopping street with over 100 years of history. There sits a piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart.