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Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Kuwakino for a fresh, fast master class in Niigata's soul food! Experience timeless traditions reborn with a fresh, creative twist. Let's get cooking.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Tokyo's Akihabara is a hub of maid cafe culture. Once catering mainly to male customers, these cafes now also attract women and families. For three days, we went inside to explore one cafe's appeal.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

Be earthquake-ready! Learn survival tips for quakes and when you're trapped under rubble. You'll want to watch this before your next trip to Japan.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Glaucoma, which can lead to blindness, often shows no symptoms in the early stages. We feature the latest efforts to restore the optic nerve, including new surgical techniques and gene therapy.

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News 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

Explore a different side of Japan. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks.

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NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Yoshioka Hideto has led the international NGO Japan Heart for over 20 years, providing free medical support in developing nations. He shares plans to establish a hub for pediatric care in Cambodia.

Introducing asari, Japan's most popular clam. Visit Aichi to feast your eyes on asari dishes and see how they're cultivated using suspended cages. How about diving for some giant asari?! \n\nReporter: Janni Olsson.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

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We venture to the outskirts of Edo just after sunset, where a group of women and children have come to a stream to enjoy a popular summer activity. What could they be looking for among the weeds?\n\n*\"Catching Fireflies\" (1796-1797) by Kitagawa Utamaro.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

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Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Kuwakino for a fresh, fast master class in Niigata's soul food! Experience timeless traditions reborn with a fresh, creative twist. Let's get cooking.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Tokyo's Akihabara is a hub of maid cafe culture. Once catering mainly to male customers, these cafes now also attract women and families. For three days, we went inside to explore one cafe's appeal.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Japanese swords are called \"metal made art.\" The once lost techniques used to make them prior to the 16th century are now on the verge of rediscovery.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Explore a different side of Japan. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

International Women's Day aims for equality and an end to gender discrimination. We dig a little deeper into the choices facing modern women. \nThe segments featured in this episode are available in full online at NHK WORLD-JAPAN ON DEMAND.\n\n*Please note that due to the available terms of the video, some of the links may be expired.

Featured recipe: Colorful Hosomaki Sushi Rolls\nLearn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Kuwakino for a fresh, fast master class in Niigata's soul food! Experience timeless traditions reborn with a fresh, creative twist. Let's get cooking.

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NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Yoshioka Hideto has led the international NGO Japan Heart for over 20 years, providing free medical support in developing nations. He shares plans to establish a hub for pediatric care in Cambodia.

Introducing asari, Japan's most popular clam. Visit Aichi to feast your eyes on asari dishes and see how they're cultivated using suspended cages. How about diving for some giant asari?! \n\nReporter: Janni Olsson.

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We venture to the outskirts of Edo just after sunset, where a group of women and children have come to a stream to enjoy a popular summer activity. What could they be looking for among the weeds?\n\n*\"Catching Fireflies\" (1796-1797) by Kitagawa Utamaro.

As nearly a quarter of Ukraine's territory remains contaminated by landmines, we follow a Japanese scientist's use of radar technology to support demining efforts in the war-torn country.

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Tokyo's Akihabara is a hub of maid cafe culture. Once catering mainly to male customers, these cafes now also attract women and families. For three days, we went inside to explore one cafe's appeal.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Japanese swords are called \"metal made art.\" The once lost techniques used to make them prior to the 16th century are now on the verge of rediscovery.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Explore a different side of Japan. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Kuwakino for a fresh, fast master class in Niigata's soul food! Experience timeless traditions reborn with a fresh, creative twist. Let's get cooking.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

International Women's Day aims for equality and an end to gender discrimination. We dig a little deeper into the choices facing modern women. \nThe segments featured in this episode are available in full online at NHK WORLD-JAPAN ON DEMAND.\n\n*Please note that due to the available terms of the video, some of the links may be expired.

Featured recipe: Colorful Hosomaki Sushi Rolls\nLearn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Join us as we explore the Haneda district, best known for its airport. As we trace its history, we learn about its past as a fishing community and tourist destination famous for its ocean views.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Otani Sho is the first Japanese professional to be named Nature Photographer of the Year by the prestigious International Photography Awards. He talks about capturing the beauty of tiny sea creatures.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.\nThis time: concentrated laundry detergent.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Health tech entrepreneur Ajima Masumi has developed an app to analyze the condition of children with developmental disorders, aiming to help them reach their potential regardless of their background.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Japanese swords are called \"metal made art.\" The once lost techniques used to make them prior to the 16th century are now on the verge of rediscovery.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the historic tale of Kiuchi Sogo, a village headman who sacrifices his life begging the shogun to save his fellow farmers from starvation. Even though he has been captured and will be executed, Sogo smiles with satisfaction because he knows that the shogun has heard his plea for mercy.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Join us as we explore the Haneda district, best known for its airport. As we trace its history, we learn about its past as a fishing community and tourist destination famous for its ocean views.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Otani Sho is the first Japanese professional to be named Nature Photographer of the Year by the prestigious International Photography Awards. He talks about capturing the beauty of tiny sea creatures.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.\nThis time: concentrated laundry detergent.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Health tech entrepreneur Ajima Masumi has developed an app to analyze the condition of children with developmental disorders, aiming to help them reach their potential regardless of their background.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the historic tale of Kiuchi Sogo, a village headman who sacrifices his life begging the shogun to save his fellow farmers from starvation. Even though he has been captured and will be executed, Sogo smiles with satisfaction because he knows that the shogun has heard his plea for mercy.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Japanese swords are called \"metal made art.\" The once lost techniques used to make them prior to the 16th century are now on the verge of rediscovery.

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News 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

Join us as we explore the Haneda district, best known for its airport. As we trace its history, we learn about its past as a fishing community and tourist destination famous for its ocean views.

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NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Hiraoka Kasumi is in the international spotlight after winning an award at the VerticalMovie Festival 2025. She talks about combining social commentary with fantasy-inspired storytelling.

Eggplants—nasu—take the spotlight. Enjoy juicy mizu-nasu and melt-in-your-mouth Kamo-nasu. From traditional shojin ryori to sweets, discover the surprising range of Japanese eggplants.\n\nReporter: Michael Keida.

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Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.\n\n*\"Tatekawa in Honjo\" from the series \"Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji\" (c.1830) by Katsushika Hokusai.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

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Otani Sho is the first Japanese professional to be named Nature Photographer of the Year by the prestigious International Photography Awards. He talks about capturing the beauty of tiny sea creatures.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.\nThis time: concentrated laundry detergent.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Health tech entrepreneur Ajima Masumi has developed an app to analyze the condition of children with developmental disorders, aiming to help them reach their potential regardless of their background.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Hakusai, or Chinese cabbage, is a winter staple in Japan. Discover unique farming and harvesting techniques, and see its use in pickles, popular ramen, and French cuisine.\n\nReporter: GOW.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Join us as we explore the Haneda district, best known for its airport. As we trace its history, we learn about its past as a fishing community and tourist destination famous for its ocean views.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the historic tale of Kiuchi Sogo, a village headman who sacrifices his life begging the shogun to save his fellow farmers from starvation. Even though he has been captured and will be executed, Sogo smiles with satisfaction because he knows that the shogun has heard his plea for mercy.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Otani Sho is the first Japanese professional to be named Nature Photographer of the Year by the prestigious International Photography Awards. He talks about capturing the beauty of tiny sea creatures.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.\nThis time: concentrated laundry detergent.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Hiraoka Kasumi is in the international spotlight after winning an award at the VerticalMovie Festival 2025. She talks about combining social commentary with fantasy-inspired storytelling.

Eggplants—nasu—take the spotlight. Enjoy juicy mizu-nasu and melt-in-your-mouth Kamo-nasu. From traditional shojin ryori to sweets, discover the surprising range of Japanese eggplants.\n\nReporter: Michael Keida.

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Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.\n\n*\"Tatekawa in Honjo\" from the series \"Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji\" (c.1830) by Katsushika Hokusai.

Japanese swords are called \"metal made art.\" The once lost techniques used to make them prior to the 16th century are now on the verge of rediscovery.

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Health tech entrepreneur Ajima Masumi has developed an app to analyze the condition of children with developmental disorders, aiming to help them reach their potential regardless of their background.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Hakusai, or Chinese cabbage, is a winter staple in Japan. Discover unique farming and harvesting techniques, and see its use in pickles, popular ramen, and French cuisine.\n\nReporter: GOW.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Join us as we explore the Haneda district, best known for its airport. As we trace its history, we learn about its past as a fishing community and tourist destination famous for its ocean views.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Otani Sho is the first Japanese professional to be named Nature Photographer of the Year by the prestigious International Photography Awards. He talks about capturing the beauty of tiny sea creatures.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.\nThis time: concentrated laundry detergent.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the historic tale of Kiuchi Sogo, a village headman who sacrifices his life begging the shogun to save his fellow farmers from starvation. Even though he has been captured and will be executed, Sogo smiles with satisfaction because he knows that the shogun has heard his plea for mercy.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Traditional Tsukemono, or pickles, preserve centuries of wisdom, allowing the vegetables' inherent flavors to shine. Picklers uphold tradition while embracing new challenges for modern tastes.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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*First broadcast on February 27, 2025.\nOctopuses are not only eaten in Japan but also depicted in works of art. They may be regarded as objects of worship or even kept as pets. We untangle Japan's long relationship with these creatures.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Hakusai, or Chinese cabbage, is a winter staple in Japan. Discover unique farming and harvesting techniques, and see its use in pickles, popular ramen, and French cuisine.\n\nReporter: GOW.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Canadian cultural anthropologist Edmund Hoff explores Japan's shotengai. While shopping malls are on the rise worldwide, he uncovers how traditional shopping streets are able to thrive in Japan.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Traditional Tsukemono, or pickles, preserve centuries of wisdom, allowing the vegetables' inherent flavors to shine. Picklers uphold tradition while embracing new challenges for modern tastes.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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*First broadcast on February 27, 2025.\nOctopuses are not only eaten in Japan but also depicted in works of art. They may be regarded as objects of worship or even kept as pets. We untangle Japan's long relationship with these creatures.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Canadian cultural anthropologist Edmund Hoff explores Japan's shotengai. While shopping malls are on the rise worldwide, he uncovers how traditional shopping streets are able to thrive in Japan.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Hakusai, or Chinese cabbage, is a winter staple in Japan. Discover unique farming and harvesting techniques, and see its use in pickles, popular ramen, and French cuisine.\n\nReporter: GOW.

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News 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

Traditional Tsukemono, or pickles, preserve centuries of wisdom, allowing the vegetables' inherent flavors to shine. Picklers uphold tradition while embracing new challenges for modern tastes.

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NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Tomita Hiroshi is the founder of a company that specializes in detecting underground cavities. He discusses how his technology is reducing risks and mitigating damage from all sorts of disasters.

Unique Japanese egg dishes like raw egg over rice are a hit with inbound tourists. Visit farms that produce eggs safe to eat raw, and savor a variety of dishes at a long-established Kyoto restaurant. \n\nReporter: Kailene Falls.

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In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.\n\n*\"The Birth of the First Child\" sheet 7 of the series \"Marriage in Brocade Prints, the Carriage of the Virtuous Woman, known as the Marriage series\" (c.1769) by Suzuki Harunobu.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

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Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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*First broadcast on February 27, 2025.\nOctopuses are not only eaten in Japan but also depicted in works of art. They may be regarded as objects of worship or even kept as pets. We untangle Japan's long relationship with these creatures.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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In regions that experience heavy snowfall, railways use snowplows in combination with other systems to keep the trains running. See how the railways maintain service in Japan's snow country.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Traditional Tsukemono, or pickles, preserve centuries of wisdom, allowing the vegetables' inherent flavors to shine. Picklers uphold tradition while embracing new challenges for modern tastes.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

Canadian cultural anthropologist Edmund Hoff explores Japan's shotengai. While shopping malls are on the rise worldwide, he uncovers how traditional shopping streets are able to thrive in Japan.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

No description available.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

No description available.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Tomita Hiroshi is the founder of a company that specializes in detecting underground cavities. He discusses how his technology is reducing risks and mitigating damage from all sorts of disasters.

Unique Japanese egg dishes like raw egg over rice are a hit with inbound tourists. Visit farms that produce eggs safe to eat raw, and savor a variety of dishes at a long-established Kyoto restaurant. \n\nReporter: Kailene Falls.

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In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.\n\n*\"The Birth of the First Child\" sheet 7 of the series \"Marriage in Brocade Prints, the Carriage of the Virtuous Woman, known as the Marriage series\" (c.1769) by Suzuki Harunobu.

In Ehime Prefecture, children on horseback take part in a 600-year-old tradition. With fewer participants each year, one strict trainer sees promise in a young rider spurred on by his love of horses.

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Hi everyone! It's me, Tama. Butterbur sprouts...mmm, not really something that appeals to us felines. But it seems to get my humans, Grandpa Makoto and Grandma Nobuko, more excited than usual this morning. What are they up to.

*First broadcast on February 27, 2025.\nOctopuses are not only eaten in Japan but also depicted in works of art. They may be regarded as objects of worship or even kept as pets. We untangle Japan's long relationship with these creatures.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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In regions that experience heavy snowfall, railways use snowplows in combination with other systems to keep the trains running. See how the railways maintain service in Japan's snow country.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Traditional Tsukemono, or pickles, preserve centuries of wisdom, allowing the vegetables' inherent flavors to shine. Picklers uphold tradition while embracing new challenges for modern tastes.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Canadian cultural anthropologist Edmund Hoff explores Japan's shotengai. While shopping malls are on the rise worldwide, he uncovers how traditional shopping streets are able to thrive in Japan.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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In Taiwan, traditional puppet theater is enjoying a resurgence, capturing the hearts of young fans, and finding new audiences through video and social media.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Join Gunmachan and friends for playful adventures full of laughter and curiosity, and explore the charm of Gunma Prefecture's traditions, culture, and specialties.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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In regions that experience heavy snowfall, railways use snowplows in combination with other systems to keep the trains running. See how the railways maintain service in Japan's snow country.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo preview for the tourney starting March 8.Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo Preview for the tourney starting ( ). Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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In Taiwan, traditional puppet theater is enjoying a resurgence, capturing the hearts of young fans, and finding new audiences through video and social media.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Join Gunmachan and friends for playful adventures full of laughter and curiosity, and explore the charm of Gunma Prefecture's traditions, culture, and specialties.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo preview for the tourney starting March 8.Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo Preview for the tourney starting ( ). Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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In regions that experience heavy snowfall, railways use snowplows in combination with other systems to keep the trains running. See how the railways maintain service in Japan's snow country.

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News 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

In Taiwan, traditional puppet theater is enjoying a resurgence, capturing the hearts of young fans, and finding new audiences through video and social media.

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NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Makihara Daizoh is drawing attention from around the world for crafting timepieces that embody a Japanese aesthetic. He talks about the appeal of analog watchmaking in the digital age.

The number of tornadoes is surging in the US - the world's hotspot. What's driving the rise? We met the scientists who are uncovering their mechanisms and using new technology to save lives.

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Xu Quanyi sees it as his mission to promote the charm of Fukushima. Sharing his stories is how he counters the stigma Fukushima continues to suffer following the 2011 disaster.

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NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

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Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Join Gunmachan and friends for playful adventures full of laughter and curiosity, and explore the charm of Gunma Prefecture's traditions, culture, and specialties.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Today's theme: Bodies. As AI, digital and virtual spaces take over, thinking about physical bodies is more important than ever. Explore the role of designs which are rooted in human physicality.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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In Taiwan, traditional puppet theater is enjoying a resurgence, capturing the hearts of young fans, and finding new audiences through video and social media.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo preview for the tourney starting March 8.Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo Preview for the tourney starting ( ). Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Makihara Daizoh is drawing attention from around the world for crafting timepieces that embody a Japanese aesthetic. He talks about the appeal of analog watchmaking in the digital age.

The number of tornadoes is surging in the US - the world's hotspot. What's driving the rise? We met the scientists who are uncovering their mechanisms and using new technology to save lives.

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A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use \"drifting mosquito hooks\" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.\n\n*\"Fly-fishing\" from the series \"One Thousand Pictures of the Ocean\" (c.1833) by Katsushika Hokusai.

Glaucoma, which can lead to blindness, often shows no symptoms in the early stages. We feature the latest efforts to restore the optic nerve, including new surgical techniques and gene therapy.

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Join Gunmachan and friends for playful adventures full of laughter and curiosity, and explore the charm of Gunma Prefecture's traditions, culture, and specialties.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Today's theme: Bodies. As AI, digital and virtual spaces take over, thinking about physical bodies is more important than ever. Explore the role of designs which are rooted in human physicality.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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In Taiwan, traditional puppet theater is enjoying a resurgence, capturing the hearts of young fans, and finding new audiences through video and social media.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Xu Quanyi sees it as his mission to promote the charm of Fukushima. Sharing his stories is how he counters the stigma Fukushima continues to suffer following the 2011 disaster.

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Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.\nThis time: concentrated laundry detergent.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo preview for the tourney starting March 8.Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo Preview for the tourney starting ( ). Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

At the top-ranked University of Tokyo, where only 20% of students are female, many women have had their \"wings\" clipped. Through the university's history, we confront deep-rooted issues in Japanese society.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

A series delivering life-saving wisdom from Japan. This episode focuses on tsunamis, sharing evacuation strategies and the latest research to save lives in the future.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Travel from Kushiro to Abashiri through winter scenery, and see rare cranes and other wildlife along the way. An active volcano has deep links to the railway. Drift ice floats off the Shiretoko coast.

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*First broadcast on March 7, 2026\nSpaces under Japan's elevated train tracks are being used in a variety of ways, from restaurants to skate parks. Some towns are utilizing these spaces as part of their regional revitalization efforts.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Today's theme: Bodies. As AI, digital and virtual spaces take over, thinking about physical bodies is more important than ever. Explore the role of designs which are rooted in human physicality.

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Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An \"Assemble\" special episode.

This program employs \"mitateru,\" a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. (#9).

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Wakayama Castle was a crucial castle for Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu who both guided Japan to peace. Its location south of the economic center of Osaka near the Pacific Ocean was strategic.

Wakayama Castle was a crucial castle for Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu who both guided Japan to peace. Its location south of the economic center of Osaka near the Pacific Ocean was strategic.

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The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode introduces words associated with water. Water has long been regarded as plentiful and accessible in Japan. It is deeply embedded in Japanese culture and is even used to describe human relationships and life itself. Poet, literary translator and long-time Japan resident Peter MacMillan guides us through these unique words and the culture behind them.

The Onabare festival is a 300-year-old folk cultural property in Kami, Kochi Prefecture. A portable shrine is paraded through the streets, with dancing and other performances taking place along the way. The highlight is nerikomi, which involves the careful wielding of a long, heavy pole. We see a first-timer and others battling through a tough training process, as they prepare to attempt a remarkable feat of skill and strength that is a key feature of this local matsuri tradition.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

\"New\" Traditional Japanese Music: Piano, Shamisen, and Electronic Sounds\nSince debuting with her 1976 album JAPANESE GIRL, Yano Akiko has been a trailblazer in blending Japanese culture with her unique musical style, including collaborations with Yellow Magic Orchestra. Agatsuma Hiromitsu, a renowned shamisen virtuoso, has been redefining \"tradition and innovation\" through performances that transcend genres and borders. The two artists come together for yano et agatsuma and take on tiny desk concerts JAPAN! Joined by Fukasawa Hideyuki on synthesizer, the trio introduces the world to a new type of Japanese music rooted in folk traditions and classic melodies.

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In this episode, we look at Japan's efforts to improve tsunami evacuation, from overcoming \"normalcy bias\" that causes people to underestimate risk, to the installation of coastal evacuation towers.

Yamagata Prefecture / Minagawa Akira (Designer)\nTo make a \"dantsu\" carpet, everything from yarn-making to weaving is done by hand. Minagawa experiences the deep allure of handmade goods.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

At the top-ranked University of Tokyo, where only 20% of students are female, many women have had their \"wings\" clipped. Through the university's history, we confront deep-rooted issues in Japanese society.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

A series delivering life-saving wisdom from Japan. This episode focuses on tsunamis, sharing evacuation strategies and the latest research to save lives in the future.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Wakayama Castle was a crucial castle for Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu who both guided Japan to peace. Its location south of the economic center of Osaka near the Pacific Ocean was strategic.

Wakayama Castle was a crucial castle for Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu who both guided Japan to peace. Its location south of the economic center of Osaka near the Pacific Ocean was strategic.

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The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode introduces words associated with water. Water has long been regarded as plentiful and accessible in Japan. It is deeply embedded in Japanese culture and is even used to describe human relationships and life itself. Poet, literary translator and long-time Japan resident Peter MacMillan guides us through these unique words and the culture behind them.

The Onabare festival is a 300-year-old folk cultural property in Kami, Kochi Prefecture. A portable shrine is paraded through the streets, with dancing and other performances taking place along the way. The highlight is nerikomi, which involves the careful wielding of a long, heavy pole. We see a first-timer and others battling through a tough training process, as they prepare to attempt a remarkable feat of skill and strength that is a key feature of this local matsuri tradition.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Today's theme: Bodies. As AI, digital and virtual spaces take over, thinking about physical bodies is more important than ever. Explore the role of designs which are rooted in human physicality.

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Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An \"Assemble\" special episode.

This program employs \"mitateru,\" a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. (#9).

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Travel from Kushiro to Abashiri through winter scenery, and see rare cranes and other wildlife along the way. An active volcano has deep links to the railway. Drift ice floats off the Shiretoko coast.

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*First broadcast on March 7, 2026\nSpaces under Japan's elevated train tracks are being used in a variety of ways, from restaurants to skate parks. Some towns are utilizing these spaces as part of their regional revitalization efforts.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

\"New\" Traditional Japanese Music: Piano, Shamisen, and Electronic Sounds\nSince debuting with her 1976 album JAPANESE GIRL, Yano Akiko has been a trailblazer in blending Japanese culture with her unique musical style, including collaborations with Yellow Magic Orchestra. Agatsuma Hiromitsu, a renowned shamisen virtuoso, has been redefining \"tradition and innovation\" through performances that transcend genres and borders. The two artists come together for yano et agatsuma and take on tiny desk concerts JAPAN! Joined by Fukasawa Hideyuki on synthesizer, the trio introduces the world to a new type of Japanese music rooted in folk traditions and classic melodies.

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In this episode, we look at Japan's efforts to improve tsunami evacuation, from overcoming \"normalcy bias\" that causes people to underestimate risk, to the installation of coastal evacuation towers.

Yamagata Prefecture / Minagawa Akira (Designer)\nTo make a \"dantsu\" carpet, everything from yarn-making to weaving is done by hand. Minagawa experiences the deep allure of handmade goods.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

At the top-ranked University of Tokyo, where only 20% of students are female, many women have had their \"wings\" clipped. Through the university's history, we confront deep-rooted issues in Japanese society.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

A series delivering life-saving wisdom from Japan. This episode focuses on tsunamis, sharing evacuation strategies and the latest research to save lives in the future.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

This upbeat program combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

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Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An \"Assemble\" special episode.

This program employs \"mitateru,\" a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. (#9).

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Travel from Kushiro to Abashiri through winter scenery, and see rare cranes and other wildlife along the way. An active volcano has deep links to the railway. Drift ice floats off the Shiretoko coast.

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*First broadcast on March 7, 2026\nSpaces under Japan's elevated train tracks are being used in a variety of ways, from restaurants to skate parks. Some towns are utilizing these spaces as part of their regional revitalization efforts.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Wakayama Castle was a crucial castle for Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu who both guided Japan to peace. Its location south of the economic center of Osaka near the Pacific Ocean was strategic.

Wakayama Castle was a crucial castle for Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu who both guided Japan to peace. Its location south of the economic center of Osaka near the Pacific Ocean was strategic.

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The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode introduces words associated with water. Water has long been regarded as plentiful and accessible in Japan. It is deeply embedded in Japanese culture and is even used to describe human relationships and life itself. Poet, literary translator and long-time Japan resident Peter MacMillan guides us through these unique words and the culture behind them.

The Onabare festival is a 300-year-old folk cultural property in Kami, Kochi Prefecture. A portable shrine is paraded through the streets, with dancing and other performances taking place along the way. The highlight is nerikomi, which involves the careful wielding of a long, heavy pole. We see a first-timer and others battling through a tough training process, as they prepare to attempt a remarkable feat of skill and strength that is a key feature of this local matsuri tradition.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

\"New\" Traditional Japanese Music: Piano, Shamisen, and Electronic Sounds\nSince debuting with her 1976 album JAPANESE GIRL, Yano Akiko has been a trailblazer in blending Japanese culture with her unique musical style, including collaborations with Yellow Magic Orchestra. Agatsuma Hiromitsu, a renowned shamisen virtuoso, has been redefining \"tradition and innovation\" through performances that transcend genres and borders. The two artists come together for yano et agatsuma and take on tiny desk concerts JAPAN! Joined by Fukasawa Hideyuki on synthesizer, the trio introduces the world to a new type of Japanese music rooted in folk traditions and classic melodies.

No description available.

In this episode, we look at Japan's efforts to improve tsunami evacuation, from overcoming \"normalcy bias\" that causes people to underestimate risk, to the installation of coastal evacuation towers.

Yamagata Prefecture / Minagawa Akira (Designer)\nTo make a \"dantsu\" carpet, everything from yarn-making to weaving is done by hand. Minagawa experiences the deep allure of handmade goods.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

At the top-ranked University of Tokyo, where only 20% of students are female, many women have had their \"wings\" clipped. Through the university's history, we confront deep-rooted issues in Japanese society.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

A series delivering life-saving wisdom from Japan. This episode focuses on tsunamis, sharing evacuation strategies and the latest research to save lives in the future.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

This upbeat program combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

No description available.

Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An \"Assemble\" special episode.

This program employs \"mitateru,\" a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. (#9).

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Travel from Kushiro to Abashiri through winter scenery, and see rare cranes and other wildlife along the way. An active volcano has deep links to the railway. Drift ice floats off the Shiretoko coast.

No description available.

*First broadcast on March 7, 2026\nSpaces under Japan's elevated train tracks are being used in a variety of ways, from restaurants to skate parks. Some towns are utilizing these spaces as part of their regional revitalization efforts.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

\"New\" Traditional Japanese Music: Piano, Shamisen, and Electronic Sounds\nSince debuting with her 1976 album JAPANESE GIRL, Yano Akiko has been a trailblazer in blending Japanese culture with her unique musical style, including collaborations with Yellow Magic Orchestra. Agatsuma Hiromitsu, a renowned shamisen virtuoso, has been redefining \"tradition and innovation\" through performances that transcend genres and borders. The two artists come together for yano et agatsuma and take on tiny desk concerts JAPAN! Joined by Fukasawa Hideyuki on synthesizer, the trio introduces the world to a new type of Japanese music rooted in folk traditions and classic melodies.

No description available.

In this episode, we look at Japan's efforts to improve tsunami evacuation, from overcoming \"normalcy bias\" that causes people to underestimate risk, to the installation of coastal evacuation towers.

Yamagata Prefecture / Minagawa Akira (Designer)\nTo make a \"dantsu\" carpet, everything from yarn-making to weaving is done by hand. Minagawa experiences the deep allure of handmade goods.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Wakayama Castle was a crucial castle for Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu who both guided Japan to peace. Its location south of the economic center of Osaka near the Pacific Ocean was strategic.

Wakayama Castle was a crucial castle for Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu who both guided Japan to peace. Its location south of the economic center of Osaka near the Pacific Ocean was strategic.

No description available.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode introduces words associated with water. Water has long been regarded as plentiful and accessible in Japan. It is deeply embedded in Japanese culture and is even used to describe human relationships and life itself. Poet, literary translator and long-time Japan resident Peter MacMillan guides us through these unique words and the culture behind them.

The Onabare festival is a 300-year-old folk cultural property in Kami, Kochi Prefecture. A portable shrine is paraded through the streets, with dancing and other performances taking place along the way. The highlight is nerikomi, which involves the careful wielding of a long, heavy pole. We see a first-timer and others battling through a tough training process, as they prepare to attempt a remarkable feat of skill and strength that is a key feature of this local matsuri tradition.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

\"Hello. If you're out there, please listen to me.\" On a hill overlooking the ocean in Otsuchi Town in northeastern Japan is a phone booth known as the \"Telephone of the Wind.\" It is connected to nowhere, but people come to \"call\" family members lost during the tsunami of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Many visit the phone booth including a mother and 3 children who have lost their father. This documentary looks at the unique role that this phone is playing in helping the grieving process of many.\n\nAwards:\nGrand Prix, 36th International URTI Grand Prix for Author's Documentary (2017)\nHighly Commended, 21st Asian Television Awards (2016).

On a hill near the ocean is a telephone booth known as the \"Telephone of the Wind\". It is connected to nowhere, but people come to whisper messages to family members lost in the 2011 tsunami.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

13 years after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, a stage race is held on the coast of Iwate Prefecture, covering 130km in 3 days. We follow the runners as they learn about the area's recovery.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

*This program was first broadcast October 12, 2025.\nJoin May J. for great Japanese music! This week, CROWN HEAD (a rock band creating a buzz after debuting this year) and Takagi Reni from Momoiro Clover Z stop by the studio to chat and perform.\nOn Demand until March 15, 2026.

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This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans.

*First broadcast on March 8, 2026\nJapan's comfort food, onigiri. We explore new types trending on social media, the latest convenience-store offerings, and an emergency version that can be stored at room temperature for five years.

Ricky was born in an apple orchard. It's a perfect playground for mischievous kittens! Peh spends the autumn in golden rice fields, hiding and hunting grasshoppers. Watch out for his pounce.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

In Okayama Prefecture, Land of Sunshine, we meet high school students revolutionizing a town's famous denim, then ride into the countryside to see a traditional storyteller.

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Curly and his schoolmates promise to take care of a rare caterpillar they have found, but Curly's strict diligence comes in conflict with the carefree behavior of his mates.\n\nEducational theme: Friendship and mutual trust.

Mee wets the bed even after making sure to go to the bathroom and not drink any water before bed. Through a \"Bedwetting Counselor,\" Mee learns that physical growth varies from person to person..

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The British city of Oxford is home to the renowned University of Oxford. The city's 900-year academic history shapes its streets with rich traditions, historic colleges, and a unique scholarly spirit.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Departing from Sendai Station in Miyagi, we drive along the Pacific coast to Sanriku. Struck by a devastating tsunami, the region has risen with resilience, 15 years on.

Kata-yuzen is a Kyoto yuzen dyeing method that sometimes requires as many as 100 stencils to complete a bolt of kimono fabric. The development of this method saved dyers much time and enabled mass production. The most skill-intensive task is the carving of the washi paper to create the stencils. The elaborate designs and sharp lines that are difficult to attain by hand are captivating. Discover how the Kata-yuzen techniques were refined through the Kyotoites passionate pursuit of stunning kimono.

This episode is about asking questions using polite Japanese, \"keego.\" Irving Armenta-san, from Mexico, has trouble with \"keego.\" As a college student, he became a fan of a Japanese singer. To understand her songs, he attended a Japanese language school. Irving-san has no trouble with daily conversation. He works at an IT company with a casual atmosphere, where \"keego\" is not quite necessary. But soon, Irving-san will begin working at the clients' office 2 days a week. He will need to improve his \"keego!\.

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

\"Hello. If you're out there, please listen to me.\" On a hill overlooking the ocean in Otsuchi Town in northeastern Japan is a phone booth known as the \"Telephone of the Wind.\" It is connected to nowhere, but people come to \"call\" family members lost during the tsunami of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Many visit the phone booth including a mother and 3 children who have lost their father. This documentary looks at the unique role that this phone is playing in helping the grieving process of many.\n\nAwards:\nGrand Prix, 36th International URTI Grand Prix for Author's Documentary (2017)\nHighly Commended, 21st Asian Television Awards (2016).

On a hill near the ocean is a telephone booth known as the \"Telephone of the Wind\". It is connected to nowhere, but people come to whisper messages to family members lost in the 2011 tsunami.

No description available.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

13 years after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, a stage race is held on the coast of Iwate Prefecture, covering 130km in 3 days. We follow the runners as they learn about the area's recovery.

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NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will broadcast GRAND SUMO ( )Tournament Day ( ) action live from ( ), as top wrestlers have thier ( ) of the 15-day contest.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

In Okayama Prefecture, Land of Sunshine, we meet high school students revolutionizing a town's famous denim, then ride into the countryside to see a traditional storyteller.

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Curly and his schoolmates promise to take care of a rare caterpillar they have found, but Curly's strict diligence comes in conflict with the carefree behavior of his mates.\n\nEducational theme: Friendship and mutual trust.

After mastering writing autographs, Mee heads to the park, only to find a huge white statue! Feeling a strong urge to sign it and seeing no one else around, Mee gives in to temptation..

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*This program was first broadcast October 12, 2025.\nJoin May J. for great Japanese music! This week, CROWN HEAD (a rock band creating a buzz after debuting this year) and Takagi Reni from Momoiro Clover Z stop by the studio to chat and perform.\nOn Demand until March 15, 2026.

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This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans.

*First broadcast on March 8, 2026\nJapan's comfort food, onigiri. We explore new types trending on social media, the latest convenience-store offerings, and an emergency version that can be stored at room temperature for five years.

Ricky was born in an apple orchard. It's a perfect playground for mischievous kittens! Peh spends the autumn in golden rice fields, hiding and hunting grasshoppers. Watch out for his pounce.

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Departing from Sendai Station in Miyagi, we drive along the Pacific coast to Sanriku. Struck by a devastating tsunami, the region has risen with resilience, 15 years on.

Kirikane is the delicate process of applying gold and metallic foil onto Buddhist statues or special articles using 2 brushes. One artisan has taken on the mantle of her late mother, who was designated a Living National Treasure in Kirikane.

This episode is about asking questions using polite Japanese, \"keego.\" Irving Armenta-san, from Mexico, has trouble with \"keego.\" As a college student, he became a fan of a Japanese singer. To understand her songs, he attended a Japanese language school. Irving-san has no trouble with daily conversation. He works at an IT company with a casual atmosphere, where \"keego\" is not quite necessary. But soon, Irving-san will begin working at the clients' office 2 days a week. He will need to improve his \"keego!\.

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

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On a hill near the ocean is a telephone booth known as the \"Telephone of the Wind\". It is connected to nowhere, but people come to whisper messages to family members lost in the 2011 tsunami.

\"Hello. If you're out there, please listen to me.\" On a hill overlooking the ocean in Otsuchi Town in northeastern Japan is a phone booth known as the \"Telephone of the Wind.\" It is connected to nowhere, but people come to \"call\" family members lost during the tsunami of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Many visit the phone booth including a mother and 3 children who have lost their father. This documentary looks at the unique role that this phone is playing in helping the grieving process of many.\n\nAwards:\nGrand Prix, 36th International URTI Grand Prix for Author's Documentary (2017)\nHighly Commended, 21st Asian Television Awards (2016).

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