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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 school in Mae Sot in Thailand - located just across the border with Myanmar - shelters immigrant children of all ages and provides education to many who face the effects of poverty or the civil war.

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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

Each episode offers a three-day slice-of-life at a different location in Japan; chance encounters, unexpected dramas and surprising insights into the 'now' around us.

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

JR West's Limited Express Yakumo has been renewed and boldly redesigned inside and out with improvements made to the comfort and ride quality - join us as we feature the new Yakumo.

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

A school in Mae Sot in Thailand - located just across the border with Myanmar - shelters immigrant children of all ages and provides education to many who face the effects of poverty or the civil war.

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

Inaba Mototaka is a doctor with the international NGO Peace Winds Japan and the leader of its airborne emergency response team ARROWS - he talks about providing medical care in disaster areas.

To truly enjoy Gunma, travel by car is key. We start from Takasaki, where the bullet train stops, and make our way to Kusatsu hot springs, with world Heritage sites and local food along the way.

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, two towering reputations are brought together in one truly special blade: Kaishu Kotetsu.

A spotlight on our diverse international community as we report on issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan.

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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 wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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 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 school in Mae Sot in Thailand - located just across the border with Myanmar - shelters immigrant children of all ages and provides education to many who face the effects of poverty or the civil war.

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 highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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

Inaba Mototaka is a doctor with the international NGO Peace Winds Japan and the leader of its airborne emergency response team ARROWS - he talks about providing medical care in disaster areas.

To truly enjoy Gunma, travel by car is key. We start from Takasaki, where the bullet train stops, and make our way to Kusatsu hot springs, with world Heritage sites and local food along the way.

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, two towering reputations are brought together in one truly special blade: Kaishu Kotetsu.

Summer is winding down and the streets by Edo Bay are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers and revellers - it's getting late, but this party is just getting started...

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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 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 school in Mae Sot in Thailand - located just across the border with Myanmar - shelters immigrant children of all ages and provides education to many who face the effects of poverty or the civil war.

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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 spotlight on our diverse international community as we report on issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan.

The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is 'Japan's Top Inventions'

Scholar Minakata Kumagusu made contributions to biology, folklore, and other fields. He laid the foundation for environmental conservation in Japan. We explore the environments that inspired his 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

A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the 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

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

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

Travel the Soya Line through the northern part of the island to Wakkanai, Japan's northernmost station - disused trains lines and stations remain along the way. Head to Cape Soya and gaze at Sakhalin.

Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at scissors. After arriving in Japan, they evolved in unique ways.

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 selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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

Clad in shining gold, Kinkakuji stands out even in Kyoto - what inspired the samurai who built this stunning temple?

A vast expanse of drift ice spanning the frigid Sea of Okhotsk in the World Natural Heritage Site of Shiretoko sets the stage for a variety of novel winter adventures.

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

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

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

Okayama / Hara Kenya (Graphic Designer): Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30 percent global market share to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape without compromise.