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Featured recipes: (1) Coffee Gelatine Parfait; (2) Sake Jelly with Kiwi Fruit. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!

Inadani in Nagano is home to a farmers' market which sells a wide array of vegetables, mushrooms, game and even edible insects - explore local food culture and approaches to life in rural Japan.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 9 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Takeda Sana is an Eisner Award-winning artist known for her comic books - she shares how she developed her signature drawing style, which has been described as breathtakingly gorgeous.

Japanese research shows that losing three per cent of body weight in three months can reduce disease risk - learn weight loss tips from a doctor who has helped over 3,000 people at her obesity clinic.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Actor Robin Barde heads to Gujo Hachiman - which is famous for its castle, pristine spring water, and bon dancing which spans 30 days - to immerse himself in this wondrous world.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Watanabe Kazuyo has worked to improve childhood cancer survival rates in Vietnam and other Asian countries for nearly 20 years - she was even awarded honorary citizenship by a Vietnamese province.

First Childbirth: In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life; it was also characterised by unique customs and beliefs.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Featured recipes: (1) Coffee Gelatine Parfait; (2) Sake Jelly with Kiwi Fruit. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Inadani in Nagano is home to a farmers' market which sells a wide array of vegetables, mushrooms, game and even edible insects - explore local food culture and approaches to life in rural Japan.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

From stocking convenience stores to operating heavy machinery and even serving as a labour force in space, we take a closer look at how robots and remote-control technology could transform work.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Actor Robin Barde heads to Gujo Hachiman - which is famous for its castle, pristine spring water, and bon dancing which spans 30 days - to immerse himself in this wondrous world.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Watanabe Kazuyo has worked to improve childhood cancer survival rates in Vietnam and other Asian countries for nearly 20 years - she was even awarded honorary citizenship by a Vietnamese province.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 10 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Featured recipes: (1) Coffee Gelatine Parfait; (2) Sake Jelly with Kiwi Fruit. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Takeda Sana is an Eisner Award-winning artist known for her comic books - she shares how she developed her signature drawing style, which has been described as breathtakingly gorgeous.

First Childbirth: In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life; it was also characterised by unique customs and beliefs.

This episode focuses on advances in renewable energy and features a massive lightweight hard sail designed for cargo ships and an ultracompact micro hydropower generator.

Inadani in Nagano is home to a farmers' market which sells a wide array of vegetables, mushrooms, game and even edible insects - explore local food culture and approaches to life in rural Japan.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

From stocking convenience stores to operating heavy machinery and even serving as a labour force in space, we take a closer look at how robots and remote-control technology could transform work.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Actor Robin Barde heads to Gujo Hachiman - which is famous for its castle, pristine spring water, and bon dancing which spans 30 days - to immerse himself in this wondrous world.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Featured recipes: (1) Coffee Gelatine Parfait; (2) Sake Jelly with Kiwi Fruit. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

First Childbirth: In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life; it was also characterised by unique customs and beliefs.

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan - we examine its past and present with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Shuri Castle.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 10 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Despite being next to the busy Ikebukuro district, the residential neighbourhood of Zoshigaya has managed to avoid the trend of redevelopment - we explore the area and witness the bonds of community.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Jo-Ann Yoo is dedicated to advancing the wellbeing of Asian Americans long overlooked and discriminated against, especially during Covid - she says it's time to kick down doors to demand their rights.

Okinawa soba is the oldest version still made today - this episode tells the story behind the creation of this southern island classic.

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

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

'Joy through travel' is the mantra of Dr Ito Reiya, who helps critical and chronic patients to plan trips - he accompanies them to the sea, familiar places, or to see family to bring them happiness.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

From stocking convenience stores to operating heavy machinery and even serving as a labour force in space, we take a closer look at how robots and remote-control technology could transform work.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 10 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Jo-Ann Yoo is dedicated to advancing the wellbeing of Asian Americans long overlooked and discriminated against, especially during Covid - she says it's time to kick down doors to demand their rights.

Despite being next to the busy Ikebukuro district, the residential neighbourhood of Zoshigaya has managed to avoid the trend of redevelopment - we explore the area and witness the bonds of community.