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

Where broken beauty is reborn. How legendary art restorer Koji Mayuyama is preserving ancient treasures, one divine touch at a time.

These short documentaries take an intimate look at the lifestyles and culinary passions of people across Japan. Their stories are sure to warm the...

Embark on a series of journeys through the skies over Japan. Fly to airports nationwide and enjoy breathtaking views from the airplane window....

"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...

Thanks to their appearance in hit Asian films, locations throughout Japan are being thrust into the spotlight. We visit these new tourist hotspots...

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

"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 continues to thrive as it incorporates cultural elements of music, fashion, cuisine, sports, arts and science from around the world....

Here is the high-resolution movie by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara Prefecture, with exclusive pieces which a pianist, Mine Kawakami,...

A century after the Great Kanto Earthquake, previously unknown details have been extracted from newly 8K remastered and colorized footage, vividly...

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

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

Japanese technological advancements and innovations

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...

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...

Creating the future together. Inspiring stories of projects by Japanese people working with communities in developing countries with new ideas and...

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and...

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...

In 3-minute Maiko, NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents tips to help you enjoy the new animation series, Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san, Kiyo in Kyoto: From the...