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UNESCO has designated Japan's traditional techniques for making sake and other alcoholic drinks as Intangible Cultural Heritage - we review the story and learn how to use 'ganbatte' (do your best).

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

The fact that Japan is very dry in winter greatly increases the risk of fire. We learn tips for preventing fires occurring and how to respond effectively when a fire breaks out.

This time we introduce broadcasts about issues relating to climate change and the environment - we broadcast some special shows on the issues as well as presenting in news and our regular programmes.

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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 8 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

Fukushima-based Muroya Yoshihide is the first person from Japan to win the Red Bull Air Race World Championship. He talks about promoting aviation culture and his efforts to give Fukushima a boost.

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: four-piece heavy metal band HAGANE, who've rebooted with new members, and four-piece idol group Momoiro Clover Z, who've worked on many songs for anime hits.

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

We meet Austrian fashion designer Edwina Horl Ota, who works to bring her late husband's Tokyo ramen shop back to its former glory, and Chinese Masuda Sei who cleans up bullet trains at Tokyo Station.

As snow melts in Yonezawa, it provides water used for growing rice - beautiful time-lapse images show how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake using human expertise instead of machines.

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

Kaji Kakuo is revolutionising the 400-year-old tradition of Japanese indigo dyeing and breathing new life into the deep hue known as Japan blue - he shares his thoughts on innovating indigo.

Riverside Sawmill: Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life; long, narrow beams, bamboo stems, and leftover wood stacked high as buildings.

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

UNESCO has designated Japan's traditional techniques for making sake and other alcoholic drinks as Intangible Cultural Heritage - we review the story and learn how to use 'ganbatte' (do your best).

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

The fact that Japan is very dry in winter greatly increases the risk of fire. We learn tips for preventing fires occurring and how to respond effectively when a fire breaks out.

This time we introduce broadcasts about issues relating to climate change and the environment - we broadcast some special shows on the issues as well as presenting in news and our regular programmes.

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

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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

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

We meet Austrian fashion designer Edwina Horl Ota, who works to bring her late husband's Tokyo ramen shop back to its former glory, and Chinese Masuda Sei who cleans up bullet trains at Tokyo Station.

As snow melts in Yonezawa, it provides water used for growing rice - beautiful time-lapse images show how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake using human expertise instead of machines.

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

Kaji Kakuo is revolutionising the 400-year-old tradition of Japanese indigo dyeing and breathing new life into the deep hue known as Japan blue - he shares his thoughts on innovating indigo.

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

UNESCO has designated Japan's traditional techniques for making sake and other alcoholic drinks as Intangible Cultural Heritage - we review the story and learn how to use 'ganbatte' (do your best).

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

The fact that Japan is very dry in winter greatly increases the risk of fire. We learn tips for preventing fires occurring and how to respond effectively when a fire breaks out.

This time we introduce broadcasts about issues relating to climate change and the environment - we broadcast some special shows on the issues as well as presenting in news and our regular programmes.

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

Fukushima-based Muroya Yoshihide is the first person from Japan to win the Red Bull Air Race World Championship. He talks about promoting aviation culture and his efforts to give Fukushima a boost.

Riverside Sawmill: Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life; long, narrow beams, bamboo stems, and leftover wood stacked high as buildings.

Fuga is a professional frame maker who offers clients the chance to display treasured items in custom-made frames - meet some of the families that are preserving their precious memories.

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

Lake Kussharo in eastern Hokkaido attracts many anglers during autumn due to the appearance of red freshwater fish - these anglers execute tricks to lure those fascinating fish in this big lake.

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 B.C. - we examine various aspects of Jomon society with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Oyu Stone Circles.

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

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

We meet Austrian fashion designer Edwina Horl Ota, who works to bring her late husband's Tokyo ramen shop back to its former glory, and Chinese Masuda Sei who cleans up bullet trains at Tokyo Station.

As snow melts in Yonezawa, it provides water used for growing rice - beautiful time-lapse images show how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake using human expertise instead of machines.

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

UNESCO has designated Japan's traditional techniques for making sake and other alcoholic drinks as Intangible Cultural Heritage - we review the story and learn how to use 'ganbatte' (do your best).

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

The fact that Japan is very dry in winter greatly increases the risk of fire. We learn tips for preventing fires occurring and how to respond effectively when a fire breaks out.

This time we introduce broadcasts about issues relating to climate change and the environment - we broadcast some special shows on the issues as well as presenting in news and our regular programmes.

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

Riverside Sawmill: Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life; long, narrow beams, bamboo stems, and leftover wood stacked high as buildings.

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 B.C. - we examine various aspects of Jomon society with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Lacquer.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.