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Interviews with leaders, academics, visionaries and entrepreneurs whose work is changing the world. Offers insight into those who are applying their skills to solve challenges at a local, regional and international level.

Reporter Ishii Terumi explores the pioneering development of portable fetal monitors, gaining first-hand insights from the professionals.

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In a snowy village in Niigata, winter lingers. As spring slowly unfolds, people find joy in wild herbs, home-cooked meals, and life in nature—while cherishing traditional houses restored by Karl.

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

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

One tenth of Kyoto's population is university students: the driving force behind the revitalisation of the city and its cultural activities. Providing an alternative glimpse of Kyoto as a student town.

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

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.

Japanese peaches are large, sweet and juicy. See the hard work that goes into farming this delicate fruit, new ways to enjoy it unique to where it's grown, and how one chef uses it in Italian dishes.

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

Explores how Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a specialist unit of highly trained experts who stand ready to respond when disaster strikes, prepare for every eventuality.

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

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

One tenth of Kyoto's population is university students: the driving force behind the revitalisation of the city and its cultural activities. Providing an alternative glimpse of Kyoto as a student town.

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

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.

Explores how Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a specialist unit of highly trained experts who stand ready to respond when disaster strikes, prepare for every eventuality.

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

Japanese peaches are large, sweet and juicy. See the hard work that goes into farming this delicate fruit, new ways to enjoy it unique to where it's grown, and how one chef uses it in Italian dishes.

NHK's core news program wrapping up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

In 2025, Otani Akira's book The Night of Baba Yaga won the UK's prestigious Dagger prize for crime fiction in translation, a first for a Japanese author. She shares the inspiration behind her work.

Witnesses the virtual excursion from an aeroplane and has a look at the wonderful view during the flight to Fukuoka from an aeroplane window.

Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.

Showcasing a New Year's concert at a samurai residence where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types, and lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP.

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

One tenth of Kyoto's population is university students: the driving force behind the revitalisation of the city and its cultural activities. Providing an alternative glimpse of Kyoto as a student town.

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

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.

With less than 20,000 people living along the 6.4km line, Choshi Electric Railway has been in constant danger of closing. See the unique ideas the company has developed to keep the line on track.

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

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

Explores how Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a specialist unit of highly trained experts who stand ready to respond when disaster strikes, prepare for every eventuality.

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

One tenth of Kyoto's population is university students: the driving force behind the revitalisation of the city and its cultural activities. Providing an alternative glimpse of Kyoto as a student town.

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

In 2025, Otani Akira's book The Night of Baba Yaga won the UK's prestigious Dagger prize for crime fiction in translation, a first for a Japanese author. She shares the inspiration behind her work.

Embarking on a series of journeys through the skies over Japan. Flying to airports nationwide and enjoying breathtaking views from the aeroplane window. This time, following along from Shizuoka to Izumo Airport.

Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mt. Hachimantai. It presents nature in its many forms.

A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.

Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take the viewer on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. This time, they focus on leaf-wrapped sushi.

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.

With less than 20,000 people living along the 6.4km line, Choshi Electric Railway has been in constant danger of closing. See the unique ideas the company has developed to keep the line on track.

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

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.