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

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

In Koga City, Fukuoka, lies Japan's number one company in the glow stick industry. Once a month, the staff gets together under the blue sky to share an exquisite lunch they make themselves.

Learning about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes bite-sized segments. This time, beef with kombu dashi sauce.

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

An in-depth interview with Radoslaw Fedaczynski, a veterinary surgeon, sharing his unique insights, information and analysis.

A deep dive into how the ancient capital of Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. This time, a look into the spirit of frugality that can be found all throughout Japan.

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

A look at Fukuoka which arguably has it all: cities, the sea, and mountains. Long the gateway to Asia and new cultures, this hunt for design uncovers Fukuoka's pioneering, original designs.

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

James Martin Holman, Jr is a literary translator, professor, puppeteer, and puppet theatre director. He did his graduate work in Japanese literature at the University of California, Berkeley.

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

Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

A maiko, or a young apprentice, shares their passion for becoming a geisha, what they learn, and their way of life in Kyoto Prefecture.

In Koga City, Fukuoka, lies Japan's number one company in the glow stick industry. Once a month, the staff gets together under the blue sky to share an exquisite lunch they make themselves.

Learning about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes bite-sized segments. This time, beef with kombu dashi sauce.

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

Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.

Ingrid Daubechies has collaborated with people from various fields to solve problems using innovative mathematical theory. Her recent art project was created to show that math is everywhere.

Discovering the charms of Japan's fruit kingdom by taking a trip to Fukushima which has two mountain ranges and three differing climates which allows for a variety of fruits to grow.

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

Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

A deep dive into how the ancient capital of Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. This time, a look into the spirit of frugality that can be found all throughout Japan.

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

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

An in-depth interview with Radoslaw Fedaczynski, a veterinary surgeon, sharing his unique insights, information and analysis.

We venture to the outskirts of Edo just after sunset, where a group of women and children have come to a stream to enjoy a popular summer activity. Find out what they are looking for amongst the weeds.

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

A look at Fukuoka which arguably has it all: cities, the sea, and mountains. Long the gateway to Asia and new cultures, this hunt for design uncovers Fukuoka's pioneering, original designs.

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

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

James Martin Holman, Jr is a literary translator, professor, puppeteer, and puppet theatre director. He did his graduate work in Japanese literature at the University of California, Berkeley.

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

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Running between Kanazawa and Tsuruga Stations, the Hokuriku Shinkansen line extension is set to open in March 2024. A look at how regional developments are progressing along the line.

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

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

A deep dive into how the ancient capital of Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. This time, a look into the spirit of frugality that can be found all throughout Japan.

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

An in-depth interview with Radoslaw Fedaczynski, a veterinary surgeon, sharing his unique insights, information and analysis.

In Koga City, Fukuoka, lies Japan's number one company in the glow stick industry. Once a month, the staff gets together under the blue sky to share an exquisite lunch they make themselves.

Learning about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes bite-sized segments. This time, beef with kombu dashi sauce.

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

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

A look at Fukuoka which arguably has it all: cities, the sea, and mountains. Long the gateway to Asia and new cultures, this hunt for design uncovers Fukuoka's pioneering, original designs.

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

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Ingrid Daubechies has collaborated with people from various fields to solve problems using innovative mathematical theory. Her recent art project was created to show that math is everywhere.

We venture to the outskirts of Edo just after sunset, where a group of women and children have come to a stream to enjoy a popular summer activity. Find out what they are looking for amongst the weeds.

The fascinating stories behind correction tape and water filter media, two important Japanese products. Whilst correction tape lets people fix mistakes made in pen, water filter media are vital in the majority of Japan's water treatment facilities.

James Martin Holman, Jr is a literary translator, professor, puppeteer, and puppet theatre director. He did his graduate work in Japanese literature at the University of California, Berkeley.

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

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

Running between Kanazawa and Tsuruga Stations, the Hokuriku Shinkansen line extension is set to open in March 2024. A look at how regional developments are progressing along the line.

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

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

A deep dive into how the ancient capital of Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. This time, a look into the spirit of frugality that can be found all throughout Japan.

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

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

A look at Fukuoka which arguably has it all: cities, the sea, and mountains. Long the gateway to Asia and new cultures, this hunt for design uncovers Fukuoka's pioneering, original designs.

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

We venture to the outskirts of Edo just after sunset, where a group of women and children have come to a stream to enjoy a popular summer activity. Find out what they are looking for amongst the weeds.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

A maiko, or a young apprentice, shares their passion for becoming a geisha, what they learn, and their way of life in Kyoto Prefecture.

In Koga City, Fukuoka, lies Japan's number one company in the glow stick industry. Once a month, the staff gets together under the blue sky to share an exquisite lunch they make themselves.

Lacquerware. Durable objects with a distinctive lustre.

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

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Photographer Rat Puanrak runs a feeding site on Thailand's Phuket Island for migrating Himalayan Vultures. A look at his tireless efforts to save the endangered birds of prey from extinction.

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

A profile of the model and author Naomi Shimada. Beloved by her 61K Instagram following, adored by the brands that sponsor her, and wicked smart, she is the definition of the `full package'.

Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world, with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!

Bicycle lover Yamamoto Atsushi makes items like handbags from old bicycle parts. Unable to simply watch them being discarded, he sees giving them a new purpose his true calling in life.

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

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Spotlights aspects of Japan that demonstrate the country's uniqueness and innovation across a wide range of areas. Includes a look at the country's culture, traditions and technology.

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

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Running between Kanazawa and Tsuruga Stations, the Hokuriku Shinkansen line extension is set to open in March 2024. A look at how regional developments are progressing along the line.