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Marc makes chicken tender rolls with two Japanese stuffings, Maki wraps her meat rolls with nori, and Bento Topics introduces a temple famous for its Zen Buddhist cuisine, including a vegan burger.

Kojima Sachiyo runs a different sort of bar - customers make small items out of scrap material and find new appreciation for things once seen as disposable while enjoying a drink with friends.

Funeral planner Kasai Tomoko is pioneering a space burial service - the idea stemmed from a childhood notion that people who passed away became stars. We follow her as she explores a new frontier!

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

A town in Shizuoka is drawing visitors from Australia to Mexico thanks to kendo practitioner Graham Sayer - he says giving back to the community embodies the spirit of the Way of the Sword.

Sake is made by fermenting steamed rice - we visit a 350-year-old brewery to gain an insight into the reverence that the brewers have toward nature and microbes.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season

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

In 2023, 'ONI: Thunder God's Tale', Japan-born animation film director Daisuke 'Dice' Tsutsumi's first film, won the prestigious Annie Award - he explains its 'fear of aliens' theme and his own roots.

New streetcar Haga Utsunomiya LRT opened in Tochigi Prefecture in August 2023 - LRT is a next-generation transportation system that uses low-floor vehicles. See its current status and challenges here.

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

Cambodia has witnessed remarkable economic growth and women are on track to be the next driving force - with government support, more women are opting to launch their own businesses.

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

Farwiza Farhan founded the NGO HAkA to save Sumatra's rainforests - she trains locals as rangers, uses drones and satellite data, and works with authorities to stop illegal logging and protect nature.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

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

Marc makes chicken tender rolls with two Japanese stuffings, Maki wraps her meat rolls with nori, and Bento Topics introduces a temple famous for its Zen Buddhist cuisine, including a vegan burger.

Kojima Sachiyo runs a different sort of bar - customers make small items out of scrap material and find new appreciation for things once seen as disposable while enjoying a drink with friends.

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

Funeral planner Kasai Tomoko is pioneering a space burial service - the idea stemmed from a childhood notion that people who passed away became stars. We follow her as she explores a new frontier!

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

Research has detected microplastics in human bodies and shown that they can harm our health - we look at the factors behind the problem and consider what the world can do to rein in plastic pollution.

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

Cambodia has witnessed remarkable economic growth and women are on track to be the next driving force - with government support, more women are opting to launch their own businesses.

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

Farwiza Farhan founded the NGO HAkA to save Sumatra's rainforests - she trains locals as rangers, uses drones and satellite data, and works with authorities to stop illegal logging and protect nature.

Sake is made by fermenting steamed rice - we visit a 350-year-old brewery to gain an insight into the reverence that the brewers have toward nature and microbes.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season

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

Marc makes chicken tender rolls with two Japanese stuffings, Maki wraps her meat rolls with nori, and Bento Topics introduces a temple famous for its Zen Buddhist cuisine, including a vegan burger.

Kojima Sachiyo runs a different sort of bar - customers make small items out of scrap material and find new appreciation for things once seen as disposable while enjoying a drink with friends.

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

In 2023, 'ONI: Thunder God's Tale', Japan-born animation film director Daisuke 'Dice' Tsutsumi's first film, won the prestigious Annie Award - he explains its 'fear of aliens' theme and his own roots.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

Limited mobility can restrict blood flow and cause pressure injuries - Japanese experts are developing advanced bedding and other technologies to address them.

Funeral planner Kasai Tomoko is pioneering a space burial service - the idea stemmed from a childhood notion that people who passed away became stars. We follow her as she explores a new frontier!

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

Research has detected microplastics in human bodies and shown that they can harm our health - we look at the factors behind the problem and consider what the world can do to rein in plastic pollution.

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

Cambodia has witnessed remarkable economic growth and women are on track to be the next driving force - with government support, more women are opting to launch their own businesses.

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

Marc makes chicken tender rolls with two Japanese stuffings, Maki wraps her meat rolls with nori, and Bento Topics introduces a temple famous for its Zen Buddhist cuisine, including a vegan burger.

Kojima Sachiyo runs a different sort of bar - customers make small items out of scrap material and find new appreciation for things once seen as disposable while enjoying a drink with friends.

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

A town in Shizuoka is drawing visitors from Australia to Mexico thanks to kendo practitioner Graham Sayer - he says giving back to the community embodies the spirit of the Way of the Sword.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Kurushima Straits.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at tiny houses and how they make clever use of small spaces.

Sake is made by fermenting steamed rice - we visit a 350-year-old brewery to gain an insight into the reverence that the brewers have toward nature and microbes.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season

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

Mario traces the life of his grandfather, one of the Japanese 'holdouts' that stayed in Indonesia after the Second World War - what did he do during that time, and why did he decide to stay?

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

Film, pop music, local fads - subculture stands at the fringes where dreams meet reality. Welcome to a documentary series that traces the shifting mood of society and pop culture...

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

Seki Tomoharu once turned his back on farming - now he grows legendary rice that wins international awards and pursues his own green farming amid rice shortages and global warming.

Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine

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

Research has detected microplastics in human bodies and shown that they can harm our health - we look at the factors behind the problem and consider what the world can do to rein in plastic pollution.

Leading experts teach us by means of demonstrations and quizzes how to listen to the Earth and prepare for earthquakes, typhoons, volcanoes and other life-threatening natural disasters

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

The fox (kitsune) also holds an identity as a supernatural creature commonly depicted at shrines - it is known for its ability to masquerade as humans to deceive them or to provide divine messages.

Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

Discover the unique traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

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

The stories behind hit Japanese products and top creations for niche markets - this time, rhythm machines and food packaging.

Japan's snow is a big draw for tourists, but snow and ice can also pose dangers to drivers - we look at some Japanese technology being developed to prevent whiteouts and accidents.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time 'Nendore Nandore Mr. Clay!'...