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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 the deep connection between the fierce-looking pike conger, known as hamo, and Kyoto's culinary traditions.

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

Explores the engineering and technology behind Japan's renowned landmarks, revealing the expertise, imagination, and precision that define them.

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

Why does Iwata's Grandma refuse to be in photos? This is based on a picture book about the atomic bomb tragedy but conveys kindness and hope rather than fear and anxiety.

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

Stone is a noticeable feature when walking through Kyoto's townscape: pavements, stairs and religious statuary and objects. Stonemasons bring out the inherent beauty and qualities of their materials.

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 the engineering and technology behind Japan's renowned landmarks, revealing the expertise, imagination, and precision that define them.

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

Explores the deep connection between the fierce-looking pike conger, known as hamo, and Kyoto's culinary traditions.

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

Why does Iwata's Grandma refuse to be in photos? This is based on a picture book about the atomic bomb tragedy but conveys kindness and hope rather than fear and anxiety.

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

Matsuo Takahiro has gained international recognition for installations that fuse light with cutting-edge technology. He talks about how he creates his one-of-a-kind light art.

The entire planet is being affected by climate change, which is occurring at a greater speed and scale than ever before. Experts are using scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness of its catastrophic impact.

In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterised by unique customs and superstitions.

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

Stone is a noticeable feature when walking through Kyoto's townscape: pavements, stairs and religious statuary and objects. Stonemasons bring out the inherent beauty and qualities of their materials.

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.

In March 2025, a new shopping complex opened inside Hiroshima Station, and in August, trams began running from the second floor. See how this bustling new city hub is being developed.

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

Why does Iwata's Grandma refuse to be in photos? This is based on a picture book about the atomic bomb tragedy but conveys kindness and hope rather than fear and anxiety.

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

Explores the engineering and technology behind Japan's renowned landmarks, revealing the expertise, imagination, and precision that define them.

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

Stone is a noticeable feature when walking through Kyoto's townscape: pavements, stairs and religious statuary and objects. Stonemasons bring out the inherent beauty and qualities of their materials.

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

Matsuo Takahiro has gained international recognition for installations that fuse light with cutting-edge technology. He talks about how he creates his one-of-a-kind light art.

The entire planet is being affected by climate change, which is occurring at a greater speed and scale than ever before. Experts are using scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness of its catastrophic impact.

A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use drifting mosquito hooks to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople.

For three weeks, school children shared their feelings with AI chatbots. At a time when many kids are unable to engage in conversations with their peers, could AI help them learn how to communicate?

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 leopard plant.

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.

In March 2025, a new shopping complex opened inside Hiroshima Station, and in August, trams began running from the second floor. See how this bustling new city hub is being developed.

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

Why does Iwata's Grandma refuse to be in photos? This is based on a picture book about the atomic bomb tragedy but conveys kindness and hope rather than fear and anxiety.