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The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple prepare a delightful autumn treat that's both beautiful to look at and tasty to eat by simply boiling edible chrysanthemums and serving them with sweet vinegar.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

Interviews with leaders, academics, visionaries and entrepreneurs whose work is changing the world. Offers insight into those who are applying their skills to solve challenges at a local, regional and international level.

In October 2022, a tragedy took place at an Indonesian soccer stadium, taking the lives of 135 people. As families seek justice, others seek to transform Indonesia's often violent soccer culture.

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Marc creates Japanese-style fritters with rainbow veggies while Maki uses sweet-and-sour chicken to make some funky Chinese steamed buns. Plus, meet a Dutch family who has embraced the slow life and slow food.

A look at clay developed by a downtown Tokyo pencil maker who uses sawdust from the pencil making process. It feels just like ordinary clay, is eco-friendly, and, when dry, behaves just like wood.

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Featuring steelworks that inherit the spirit of Japanese sword-making, food diversity in Niigata, the charms of Kyoto tea, and explore the seasonal splendour of Ibaraki.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan and what they like and do not like about the country.

Sheds light on a range of concepts within Japanese philosophy, spirituality and culture that offer a window into the rich history of a country with its own complex traditions and folklore.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple prepare a delightful autumn treat that's both beautiful to look at and tasty to eat by simply boiling edible chrysanthemums and serving them with sweet vinegar.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.

An in-depth conversation with Scottish filmmaker Gordon Buchanan, one of the most famous cameramen in the UK due to his 30 years filming of wildlife in some of the remotest areas of the planet.

In 2022, JR West announced the income and expenditure for local lines with particularly low ridership. See how the local government and community are working to promote the use of these lines.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

In October 2022, a tragedy took place at an Indonesian soccer stadium, taking the lives of 135 people. As families seek justice, others seek to transform Indonesia's often violent soccer culture.

Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Interviews with leaders, academics, visionaries and entrepreneurs whose work is changing the world. Offers insight into those who are applying their skills to solve challenges at a local, regional and international level.

We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle.

Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Marc creates Japanese-style fritters with rainbow veggies while Maki uses sweet-and-sour chicken to make some funky Chinese steamed buns. Plus, meet a Dutch family who has embraced the slow life and slow food.

A look at clay developed by a downtown Tokyo pencil maker who uses sawdust from the pencil making process. It feels just like ordinary clay, is eco-friendly, and, when dry, behaves just like wood.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Featuring steelworks that inherit the spirit of Japanese sword-making, food diversity in Niigata, the charms of Kyoto tea, and explore the seasonal splendour of Ibaraki.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Dive into Japan's current social landscape through a wide range of topics including initiatives tackling global challenges, domestic issues and emerging trends.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

In October 2022, a tragedy took place at an Indonesian soccer stadium, taking the lives of 135 people. As families seek justice, others seek to transform Indonesia's often violent soccer culture.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

Interviews with leaders, academics, visionaries and entrepreneurs whose work is changing the world. Offers insight into those who are applying their skills to solve challenges at a local, regional and international level.

Sheds light on a range of concepts within Japanese philosophy, spirituality and culture that offer a window into the rich history of a country with its own complex traditions and folklore.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple prepare a delightful autumn treat that's both beautiful to look at and tasty to eat by simply boiling edible chrysanthemums and serving them with sweet vinegar.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Marc creates Japanese-style fritters with rainbow veggies while Maki uses sweet-and-sour chicken to make some funky Chinese steamed buns. Plus, meet a Dutch family who has embraced the slow life and slow food.

A look at clay developed by a downtown Tokyo pencil maker who uses sawdust from the pencil making process. It feels just like ordinary clay, is eco-friendly, and, when dry, behaves just like wood.

Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

An in-depth conversation with Scottish filmmaker Gordon Buchanan, one of the most famous cameramen in the UK due to his 30 years filming of wildlife in some of the remotest areas of the planet.

We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle.

Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the latest treatments.

Featuring steelworks that inherit the spirit of Japanese sword-making, food diversity in Niigata, the charms of Kyoto tea, and explore the seasonal splendour of Ibaraki.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

Dive into Japan's current social landscape through a wide range of topics including initiatives tackling global challenges, domestic issues and emerging trends.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

In October 2022, a tragedy took place at an Indonesian soccer stadium, taking the lives of 135 people. As families seek justice, others seek to transform Indonesia's often violent soccer culture.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

Marc creates Japanese-style fritters with rainbow veggies while Maki uses sweet-and-sour chicken to make some funky Chinese steamed buns. Plus, meet a Dutch family who has embraced the slow life and slow food.

A look at clay developed by a downtown Tokyo pencil maker who uses sawdust from the pencil making process. It feels just like ordinary clay, is eco-friendly, and, when dry, behaves just like wood.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan and what they like and do not like about the country.

We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle.

One of the greatest mysteries that archaeologists are trying to unveil is that of the stone circles. Ceremonial stone circles first appeared at the beginning of Jomon era. Hundreds of stone circles and stone features have cropped up all over Japan.

Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at karakuri ningyo, or mechanical dolls. Their clever mechanisms have been entertaining the public for centuries.

Sheds light on a range of concepts within Japanese philosophy, spirituality and culture that offer a window into the rich history of a country with its own complex traditions and folklore.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple prepare a delightful autumn treat that's both beautiful to look at and tasty to eat by simply boiling edible chrysanthemums and serving them with sweet vinegar.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

Many parents who have a history of abuse have been saved by a unique community. It is called Muginoko Village, which helps children with developmental disabilities and their parents to grow together.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

The latest news updates, current affairs, and documentaries on significant matters, focusing on Japan and Asia.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

Down an old street in Yokohama is a shoe repair shop with requests from around the world. The artisan happily accepts shoes other shops refuse. A story unfolds around a pair of shoes and their owner.

The techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese food recipes in just five minutes. Chef Rika cooks alongside master chef Tatsuo Saito to show viewers how to prepare delicious Japanese dishes at home.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

Dive into Japan's current social landscape through a wide range of topics including initiatives tackling global challenges, domestic issues and emerging trends.

Examines the differences between different kinds of pinecones.

A young hunter meets one beautiful woman during the blizzard and witnesses one shockingly event. As time passes, he somehow reminisces the night and begins to talk about it with his wife.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

The chonmage is the distinctive hairstyle of the samurai, a type of traditional Japanese topknot haircut worn by men. Through interviews and experiments, setting out to discover the truth about when and how it came into being.

Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets.