NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This episode features businesses that are introducing new goods and services to help bring back the popularity of high-quality Japanese green tea.

Tail rollers are all the rage with popular influencers.The father gets his own, unaware of the concept of stealth marketing. Be sure to distinguish between promotional(#PR) and personal posts.

Machida is a suburban city about 30 minutes west of central Tokyo by train. Join us as we trace the local history and discover the charms of this hilly area that has been inhabited for millennia.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Japanese festival favorite, yakisoba! Noodles cooked in a special sauce. Enjoy local yakisoba from all over Japan!

Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music he heard at the Japanese American internment camp where he spent his childhood during WWII. How did the war affect him, and what does music mean to him?

Chushingura is one of the most popular plays. It is based on a sensational historical incident when 47 masterless samurai avenged the death of their lord. Ainosuke explores it in a two-part series.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

One of Japan's leading resort areas, Okinawa. In the middle of Koza Music Town, a piano is placed for a limited period. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

Two men have been called "the last ninja." Fujita Seiko lived about a hundred years ago, while Kawakami Jinichi is still alive today. We trace their footsteps to get closer to the ninja truth.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to Mount Fuji. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Crests are symbols of families and organizations. Once the privilege of the imperial and samurai classes, they were adopted by merchants and the populace as marks of pride.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. We introduce two artists who create impressive "geometric patterns." And our expert, "Dr. OrigamI," will teach you how to make an origami craft.

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.

The first Indian author to win the International Booker Prize talks about crossing "boundaries," a major message of her novel, and how her first language Hindi serves as a source of her imagination.

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

The Mikoda Morning Market in northern Japan has been known as "Morioka's kitchen" for almost 50 years. But it is not only the fresh produce that warms the hearts of customers even on chilly mornings.

We follow a unique initiative led by expert horse-handler Iwama Takashi as he strives to harness the potential of horse-drawn carts to provide renewable electricity to off-grid communities in Senegal.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

One of Japan's leading resort areas, Okinawa. In the middle of Koza Music Town, a piano is placed for a limited period. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

Spring oysters, packed with umami before spawning, have been attracting attention in recent years. We visit Hiroshima, Japan's largest oyster-producing region, to learn more.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. We introduce two artists who create impressive "geometric patterns." And our expert, "Dr. OrigamI," will teach you how to make an origami craft.

A bowl of resilience! The unique, garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen.

Machida is a suburban city about 30 minutes west of central Tokyo by train. Join us as we trace the local history and discover the charms of this hilly area that has been inhabited for millennia.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This episode features businesses that are introducing new goods and services to help bring back the popularity of high-quality Japanese green tea.

Fukasawa Naoto (Product designer) visits Shimane. Red "Sekishu" roof tiles are perfectly suited to cold, snowy regions. Fukasawa considers design that embodies the community it comes from.

Two men have been called "the last ninja." Fujita Seiko lived about a hundred years ago, while Kawakami Jinichi is still alive today. We trace their footsteps to get closer to the ninja truth.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to Mount Fuji. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Crests are symbols of families and organizations. Once the privilege of the imperial and samurai classes, they were adopted by merchants and the populace as marks of pride.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Kitties work year-round to keep tiger pufferfish from being snatched up by hungry herons! Myojin Pond is a famous place to see kitties. We dare you not to laugh at the kitty napping inside the shrine!

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

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Sannai Maruyama Site.

This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

Chushingura is one of the most popular plays. It is based on a sensational historical incident when 47 masterless samurai avenged the death of their lord. Ainosuke explores it in a two-part series.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This episode features businesses that are introducing new goods and services to help bring back the popularity of high-quality Japanese green tea.

Tail rollers are all the rage with popular influencers.The father gets his own, unaware of the concept of stealth marketing. Be sure to distinguish between promotional(#PR) and personal posts.

Today: New Year Celebrations, ushering in the year with reverence. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

"Curry rice," one of Japan's most iconic national dishes. How did Jimbocho, Tokyo become a curry town?

Human rights activist Galuh Wandita has led the initiative to track down the children "stolen" from East Timor during the Indonesian occupation and help them reunite with their birth families.

Today's theme: Evolving Renovations. New approaches use modern tech to reveal and showcase a building's history. From a historic florist to new approaches to office environments, explore renovations.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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.

Enjoy a warm kitty-welcome at the famous hot spring area! After visiting a popular cat duo at a ropeway station, stop by at a restaurant run by a kitty and its owner where you can also bathe.

Goldfish: Much loved as pets, and as a design motif. Each time, Peter Barakan visits key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This episode features businesses that are introducing new goods and services to help bring back the popularity of high-quality Japanese green tea.

Miyamae Yoshiyuki (Fashion designer) visits Kochi. Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations. Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity.

Spring oysters, packed with umami before spawning, have been attracting attention in recent years. We visit Hiroshima, Japan's largest oyster-producing region, to learn more.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This episode features businesses that are introducing new goods and services to help bring back the popularity of high-quality Japanese green tea.

Angry that his favorite online influencer has a new love, the father starts posting insults online. Unaware of the danger of online slander, his daughter tries to stop him, but will he listen?

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This time in Wakayama, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and...sushi?!

Human rights activist Galuh Wandita has led the initiative to track down the children "stolen" from East Timor during the Indonesian occupation and help them reunite with their birth families.

Today: New Year Celebrations, ushering in the year with reverence. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Surrounded by cute figurines, a piano stands inside a station located in central Hokkaido Prefecture. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies on the piano.

Today's theme: Evolving Renovations. New approaches use modern tech to reveal and showcase a building's history. From a historic florist to new approaches to office environments, explore renovations.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This episode features Japanese companies that are finding new ways to prepare and market soy-based food products.

Miyamae Yoshiyuki (Fashion designer) visits Kochi. Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations. Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity.

Goldfish: Much loved as pets, and as a design motif. Each time, Peter Barakan visits key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Taimatsu Akashi honors those who died defending the castle in Sukagawa in 1589. Local people form teams to make huge torches that are set alight in a hilltop park to commemorate the fallen warriors.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic "Woman with a Glass Noisemaker."

This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

The 2016 earthquake damaged Kumamoto Castle, leaving its stone walls crumbling. We meet the stonemasons carefully restoring each stone to its original place and discover what they do for lunch.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Enjoy a warm kitty-welcome at the famous hot spring area! After visiting a popular cat duo at a ropeway station, stop by at a restaurant run by a kitty and its owner where you can also bathe.

Like a sci-fi dream come true, a service using drones to deliver medicines was launched in Africa. This service that presents a challenge to the future of logistics has spread to Japan and the USA.

Spring oysters, packed with umami before spawning, have been attracting attention in recent years. We visit Hiroshima, Japan's largest oyster-producing region, to learn more.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This episode features Japanese companies that are finding new ways to prepare and market soy-based food products.

Today: New Year Celebrations, ushering in the year with reverence. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. We introduce two artists who create paper "animals." and our expert "Dr. Origami," will teach you how to make an easy origami craft.

Taimatsu Akashi honors those who died defending the castle in Sukagawa in 1589. Local people form teams to make huge torches that are set alight in a hilltop park to commemorate the fallen warriors.

Human rights activist Galuh Wandita has led the initiative to track down the children "stolen" from East Timor during the Indonesian occupation and help them reunite with their birth families.

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 WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This episode features Japanese companies that are finding new ways to prepare and market soy-based food products.

Today's theme: Evolving Renovations. New approaches use modern tech to reveal and showcase a building's history. From a historic florist to new approaches to office environments, explore renovations.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Surrounded by cute figurines, a piano stands inside a station located in central Hokkaido Prefecture. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies on the piano.

Goldfish: Much loved as pets, and as a design motif. Each time, Peter Barakan visits key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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.

This time in Wakayama, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and...sushi?!

This year is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail. See how maintenance technologies evolved to keep up with the development of high-speed transportation.