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What can artists do in time of war? This series conveys messages from Japanese artists in various fields in relation to the Russian invasion of...

A five-minute series where you can explore a wide variety of Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

Rene is a Cameroonian manga creator. His popular manga deals with the cultural differences he faced growing up in Japan. Now, Rene goes to school to...

Learn useful phrases and cool kanji through these 15-minute programs, and you'll realize that "Japanese is easy!"

Chatroom Japan is a platform for NHK WORLD-JAPAN to engage with international residents in Japan. The public broadcaster aims to develop a new...

Be inspired! Introducing 100 passionate stories of efforts and innovations that pave the way towards the UN's 17 SDGs.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan’s World Heritage sites offer a wide...

"Time and Tide" transcends time to detail extraordinary historical events in Japan and the larger world. Join NHK WORLD-JAPAN on a journey that...

Ninja are now seen in popular media around the world. But as their profile rises, their reality gets muddied amid legends and fantasies. The truth...

"Listen to the Earth" is a disaster prevention series where children and adults alike are encouraged to give serious thought to the topic. Japan is...

Climate change is everyone's problem, but the devastating effects aren't felt evenly. In partnership with a US public broadcaster, we zero in on...

Culture Crossroads comprises several regular programs with the theme of creating a multicultural society. They answer questions about Japan from...

Showcasing Japanese music to the world. Featuring live performances by some of Japan's leading J-POP singers and musicians.

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of "MOTTAINAI," which values cherishing the things we...

"Ekiben" are lunch boxes sold at train stations enjoyed during train journeys which are filled with the charm of each region of Japan! Let's embark...

"Japan Delish" is a banquet of foods from overseas adopted by the Japanese. From fare steeped in tradition to its many modern variations, uncover the...

Japan has suffered major earthquakes and learned many lessons in how to prepare for them. This program shares valuable tips for disaster prevention.

Traditional festivals called matsuri are found all over Japan. In this series, we present diverse matsuri and the preparations leading up to them....

Pianos are placed in airports, stations and street corners around the world for anyone to play. Join us as we unfold life stories of each piano...

Japanese technological advancements and innovations