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NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A sweet drink loved since the samurai days, amazake is made from rice fermented with koji mould, a secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years.

In this episode, we learn about the spring dates of keichitsu and shunbun - the chefs enjoy nobiru and fresh bamboo shoots, two staples of the springtime menu.

This is an unusual series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture is a known castle town - in one commercial area sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Gojinjo Taiko is a wild and powerful performance by masked drummers - it originated 400 years ago when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army.

From prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare! This programme offers tips for superfoods and easy exercises for a healthy lifestyle.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

An unlikely mammal has made its home amidst the hustle and bustle of Singapore. We follow two otter families who encounter very different challenges in the waterways of this world-famous metropolis.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode looks at words related to rivers and streams. Explore the unique culture behind them.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Japanese Christians went into hiding after Christianity was outlawed in Japan during the 17th century - explore the ruins where some made their last stand and the beautiful Oura Cathedral.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

This is an unusual series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A sweet drink loved since the samurai days, amazake is made from rice fermented with koji mould, a secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years.

In this episode, we learn about the spring dates of keichitsu and shunbun - the chefs enjoy nobiru and fresh bamboo shoots, two staples of the springtime menu.

There is hardly a greater paradise than Japan for cat lovers - researchers here explore subjects such as the evolutionary reason for cuteness and how cat DNA may help treat kidney disease.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Embark on a flavourful journey through Kagoshima's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm!

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.