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An exploration of how the ancient capital of Kyoto continues to provide a source of innovation after 1200 years.

Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Sato Yasuhiro coaches top snowboarders of many nationalities. Some of them took gold at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The coach explains how snowboarding can make the world a better place.

An entertainment hall home to 'Rakugo' comic stories and more for over 100 years, it is a place to relax and forget your cares, where food and drink are welcome.

Visiting an Edo-style open-air teahouse, where the townspeople enjoy refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds. For them, these outings were about more than a good time.

Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others, with themes ranging from ancient traditions to contemporary social issues.

To explain what you intend to do, say a verb followed by `tsumori desu'. So `watasu' (to give) becomes `watasu tsumori desu'.

Peter Barakan offers insights into Japan through both his own experience with the country and by meeting experts across a variety of fields within Japanese art, culture and science.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

The hosts discuss railway highlights across Japan in the first half of 2026, from milestones and anniversaries to commemorative events.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

Explores the changing landscape of Japan's ramen and udon shops as food-service giants pull back the curtain on the industry.

One in ten Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. Interviewing women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

An exploration of how the ancient capital of Kyoto continues to provide a source of innovation after 1200 years.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

Journey with us across Tokyo Bay through a massive work of tunnel and bridge engineering, and discover the many systems designed to keep travellers safe at all times.