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Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

The filmmakers shed light on the ring-entering ceremony that precedes top division matches and the meaning of the rope around the ring.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Chef Saito demonstrates how to make three styles of miso soup, using red, white and inaka miso.

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

Matsufuji Yasushi has been promoting the Fukuoka Method of waste disposal in developing countries dealing with population growth and urbanization. He talks about the low-cost, eco-friendly approach.

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.

We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle.

Across Japan, many bears, driven by hunger and a taste for human food, are venturing into urban areas. An emergency hunting system is in place, but it faces several challenges.

Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Science for our future; cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

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

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Chef Saito demonstrates how to make three styles of miso soup, using red, white and inaka miso.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

The filmmakers shed light on the ring-entering ceremony that precedes top division matches and the meaning of the rope around the ring.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The host visits northern Tokyo's Nishiarai, learns about its evolution from a farming village to an industrial district and explores a local temple.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

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

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter; this time: gel ink pens.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Yamaguchi Eriko establishes brands in developing countries to compete on the global stage; in Bangladesh, she makes bags showcasing local materials and skills, creating work her staff take pride in.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Science for our future; cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

The filmmakers shed light on the ring-entering ceremony that precedes top division matches and the meaning of the rope around the ring.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The host visits northern Tokyo's Nishiarai, learns about its evolution from a farming village to an industrial district and explores a local temple.

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

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

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter; this time: gel ink pens.

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

Yamaguchi Eriko establishes brands in developing countries to compete on the global stage; in Bangladesh, she makes bags showcasing local materials and skills, creating work her staff take pride in.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

The filmmakers shed light on the ring-entering ceremony that precedes top division matches and the meaning of the rope around the ring.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Science for our future; cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

NEWS7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio; it's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

The host explores various disaster preparedness technologies protecting Japan's cultural properties.

The filmmakers shed light on water bankruptcy in many regions where social and environmental factors exhaust the water supply.

The filmmaker explores the rich ecosystem of the Kii Mountains, their dynamic landscapes and the rock formations created by a volcanic eruption.

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

Fujitsuka Shosei, a living national treasure in bamboo craft, has earned acclaim for his aesthetic innovations and signature color transformation technique; he talks about his journey.

In Greenland, the melting glaciers are causing geopolitical changes; we covered the impacts on the Arctic shipping routes and the potential halt of the ocean conveyor AMOC.

We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle.

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

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

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter; this time: gel ink pens.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Yamaguchi Eriko establishes brands in developing countries to compete on the global stage; in Bangladesh, she makes bags showcasing local materials and skills, creating work her staff take pride in.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Kuruma-ebi is considered the king of shrimp and often featured as a good luck charm at celebratory feasts; producers on the island Amakusa bring fresh Kuruma-ebi to consumers.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The host visits northern Tokyo's Nishiarai, learns about its evolution from a farming village to an industrial district and explores a local temple.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

The filmmakers shed light on the fierce rivalry between Akebono and Takanohana in the 1990s.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

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

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter; this time: gel ink pens.

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

Fujitsuka Shosei, a living national treasure in bamboo craft, has earned acclaim for his aesthetic innovations and signature color transformation technique; he talks about his journey.

In Greenland, the melting glaciers are causing geopolitical changes; we covered the impacts on the Arctic shipping routes and the potential halt of the ocean conveyor AMOC.

The filmmakers investigate what kind of artistic statement Utagawa Kuniyoshi tries to make in his series of doodles depicting the kabuki actors of the day.

Science for our future; cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

Yamaguchi Eriko establishes brands in developing countries to compete on the global stage; in Bangladesh, she makes bags showcasing local materials and skills, creating work her staff take pride in.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Kuruma-ebi is considered the king of shrimp and often featured as a good luck charm at celebratory feasts; producers on the island Amakusa bring fresh Kuruma-ebi to consumers.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The host visits northern Tokyo's Nishiarai, learns about its evolution from a farming village to an industrial district and explores a local temple.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

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

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter; this time: gel ink pens.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

The filmmakers shed light on the fierce rivalry between Akebono and Takanohana in the 1990s.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Inspiring women uphold the ancestral wisdom of Kyoto and contribute to the city's image through their exceptional demeanor.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Peter Barakan meets Italian-born Astrid Klein and UK-born Mark Dytham, who have worked together as architects in Tokyo for over 35 years.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Kuruma-ebi is considered the king of shrimp and often featured as a good luck charm at celebratory feasts; producers on the island Amakusa bring fresh Kuruma-ebi to consumers.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

The filmmakers shed light on the fierce rivalry between Akebono and Takanohana in the 1990s.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

Inspiring women uphold the ancestral wisdom of Kyoto and contribute to the city's image through their exceptional demeanor.

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

Peter Barakan meets Italian-born Astrid Klein and UK-born Mark Dytham, who have worked together as architects in Tokyo for over 35 years.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

The filmmakers shed light on the fierce rivalry between Akebono and Takanohana in the 1990s.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Kuruma-ebi is considered the king of shrimp and often featured as a good luck charm at celebratory feasts; producers on the island Amakusa bring fresh Kuruma-ebi to consumers.

NEWS7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio; it's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

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

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.

The filmmakers investigate what kind of artistic statement Utagawa Kuniyoshi tries to make in his series of doodles depicting the kabuki actors of the day.

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

Inspiring women uphold the ancestral wisdom of Kyoto and contribute to the city's image through their exceptional demeanor.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Peter Barakan meets Italian-born Astrid Klein and UK-born Mark Dytham, who have worked together as architects in Tokyo for over 35 years.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The recovery of nearly 4,070 km of destroyed railway network.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

The filmmakers shed light on the stack of envelopes that sumo wrestlers receive after winning a bout.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Inspiring women uphold the ancestral wisdom of Kyoto and contribute to the city's image through their exceptional demeanor.

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

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

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.

The filmmakers examine what a group of women and children are looking for amongst the weeds near a stream on the outskirts of Edo.

The filmmakers explore how people with a shared fear of dementia gather to plant and harvest at a farm, with the help of staff members observing their progress.

Fun and easy Japanese; fast track your language learning with these simple expressions; plus handy travel tips and easy kanji; give it a try!

Peter Barakan meets Italian-born Astrid Klein and UK-born Mark Dytham, who have worked together as architects in Tokyo for over 35 years.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The recovery of nearly 4,070 km of destroyed railway network.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Inspiring women uphold the ancestral wisdom of Kyoto and contribute to the city's image through their exceptional demeanor.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

The filmmakers shed light on the stack of envelopes that sumo wrestlers receive after winning a bout.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers explore various types of udon noodles, one of Japan's popular dishes.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The recovery of nearly 4,070 km of destroyed railway network.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

The filmmakers shed light on the stack of envelopes that sumo wrestlers receive after winning a bout.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.