NHK WORLD-JAPAN Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 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. 2026-04-01 Japanese scientists discovered microorganisms that can survive for more than 100 million years deep below the ocean floor. What they can tell us about the big question, "What is life?". 2026-04-01 Social entrepreneur Ishikawa Naohito creates opportunities for Sri Lankans to enrich their lives. Projects include a massage salon employing the visually impaired, and an organic vegetable business. 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Hino in western Tokyo is known for irrigation canals and its past as a rice cultivating center during the Edo period. The fertile lands gave rise to the men who would form the legendary Shinsengumi. 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Ushioda Kazuya 's realistic art has been winning top prizes in international competitions. He tells us about creating his detailed portraits, and the thought that goes into each one. 2026-04-01 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: smokeless grills. 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 We visit Japan's largest and oldest lake, Lake Biwa. A cat leads us to an overlook with a great view of the lake. We meet another cat hiding among the multitude of wares at a Shigaraki ceramics shop. 2026-04-01 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 Roughly 90% of Japan's plastic models are made in Shizuoka, an area whose manufacturing roots date back to shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. We explore the latest developments for Japan's superb plastic models. 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 We explore the Tokyo Skytree, from its dazzling heights to its hidden depths. Discover the role this iconic structure plays in advancing scientific research. 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 Roughly 90% of Japan's plastic models are made in Shizuoka, an area whose manufacturing roots date back to shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. We explore the latest developments for Japan's superb plastic models. 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 We explore the Tokyo Skytree, from its dazzling heights to its hidden depths. Discover the role this iconic structure plays in advancing scientific research. 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 Kimura Masahiko is a legend of the bonsai world who has won the Prime Minister's Award, one of the industry's highest honors, 27 times. He talks about creating original works that break the mold. 2026-04-02 In this episode, we learn about the spring dates of seimei and kokuu. The temple chefs show us how to make two seasonal specialties, yomogi rice cakes and bamboo shoots mixed with sansho leaves. 2026-04-02 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. 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 Roughly 90% of Japan's plastic models are made in Shizuoka, an area whose manufacturing roots date back to shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. We explore the latest developments for Japan's superb plastic models. 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 A unique project along Tokyo's JR Ome Line is turning the area's empty homes into hotel rooms with one station currently acting as the front desk. See how tourism is revitalizing the community. 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 We explore the Tokyo Skytree, from its dazzling heights to its hidden depths. Discover the role this iconic structure plays in advancing scientific research. 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 Kimura Masahiko is a legend of the bonsai world who has won the Prime Minister's Award, one of the industry's highest honors, 27 times. He talks about creating original works that break the mold. 2026-04-02 Unique Japanese egg dishes like raw egg over rice are a hit with inbound tourists. Visit farms that produce eggs safe to eat raw, and savor a variety of dishes at a long-established Kyoto restaurant. 2026-04-02 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. 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 Roughly 90% of Japan's plastic models are made in Shizuoka, an area whose manufacturing roots date back to shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. We explore the latest developments for Japan's superb plastic models. 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 A unique project along Tokyo's JR Ome Line is turning the area's empty homes into hotel rooms with one station currently acting as the front desk. See how tourism is revitalizing the community. 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 We explore the Tokyo Skytree, from its dazzling heights to its hidden depths. Discover the role this iconic structure plays in advancing scientific research. 2026-04-02 2026-04-03