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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.

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

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Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.

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

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

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.

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

Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions.

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.

Yokai, spiritual beings both frightening and charming, send mysterious messages from nature and guide people in hardship, often alongside deities.

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

Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.

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

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

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.

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

Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions.

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

Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years. For three days, we asked passengers of all ages where they were going and why they chose to travel by streetcar.

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.

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

Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.

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

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

Umemoto Ayaka is captain of the Japan women's national deaf volleyball team. She and her teammates, who include her twin sister Sayaka, are aiming for the gold at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics.

The IUCN lists 48,646 species facing extinction, a figure that has more than quadrupled in 25 years, accelerated by climate change. Has the Sixth Mass Extinction begun?

Maminata Ouandaogo's passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair. But outside her salon, she says social pressure keeps some people from embracing it.

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

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.

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

Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions.

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

The Japanese have long found beauty in shadows, but new discoveries still astonish us in art and design. Discover how these designs can change how we see the world.

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

Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.

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

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

Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh. It gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street, proving that they can make a positive contribution to society.

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

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.

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

Umemoto Ayaka is captain of the Japan women's national deaf volleyball team. She and her teammates, who include her twin sister Sayaka, are aiming for the gold at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics.

The IUCN lists 48,646 species facing extinction, a figure that has more than quadrupled in 25 years, accelerated by climate change. Has the Sixth Mass Extinction begun?

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.

Explores Japanese advanced bedding and other technologies used in treating pressure injuries caused by limited mobility.

Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions.

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

The Japanese have long found beauty in shadows, but new discoveries still astonish us in art and design. Discover how these designs can change how we see the world.

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

Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.

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