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Sumopedia enriches the sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Former street kid John DeYoung explains his easy-to-handle water purification filter and mission to make use of it. He now delivers vital water to Ukraine as well as to developing countries around the world.

Ueno Park is one of Tokyo's oldest public parks. Unravelling the story of the city's transition from the samurai era to a modern society.

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

A journey across Hokkaido Prefecture's vast northern lands takes place. A scenic flight offers views of Japan's earliest autumn colours.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This time, a look at words related to `bag' and an exploration the unique culture behind them.

A look at the custom of giving gifts at milestones and at the change of seasons. Additionally, gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

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

In Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, heavy traffic hinders the delivery of blood for transfusions. Kawanoue Kazufumi hopes to overcome this challenge using drones, and build out a new aerial infrastructure.

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.

A birds-eye view of unique landscapes across Japan as well as intimate portraits of its inhabitants. Meeting a family in Okinawa Prefecture as they celebrate a festival dedicated to their ancestors.

Sumo highlights from a range of tournaments that have taken place across the globe. Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports and boasts a history going back more than 1500 years.

Sumopedia enriches the sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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.

Stressing the need for awareness, Global Chief Heat Officer Eleni Myrivili leads the response to extreme heat that threatens lives and livelihoods worldwide. She outlines ideal countermeasures.

Single-celled slime molds have lived on Earth since long before humans. Even without brains or nerves, they can process information. Their abilities are now being applied in new computer designs.

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.

Ueno Park is one of Tokyo's oldest public parks. Unravelling the story of the city's transition from the samurai era to a modern society.

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.

Former street kid John DeYoung explains his easy-to-handle water purification filter and mission to make use of it. He now delivers vital water to Ukraine as well as to developing countries around the world.

A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. We investigate who the mysterious figure is, examine what is he doing, and discuss why the artist wanted to commemorate the moment.

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

A journey across Hokkaido Prefecture's vast northern lands takes place. A scenic flight offers views of Japan's earliest autumn colours.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This time, a look at words related to `bag' and an exploration the unique culture behind them.

A look at the custom of giving gifts at milestones and at the change of seasons. Additionally, gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

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 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, heavy traffic hinders the delivery of blood for transfusions. Kawanoue Kazufumi hopes to overcome this challenge using drones, and build out a new aerial infrastructure.

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.

Explores kue, a large deep-sea fish that people consider luxurious, by going fishing with the locals and visiting restaurants to try the delicacies.

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.

Ueno Park is one of Tokyo's oldest public parks. Unravelling the story of the city's transition from the samurai era to a modern society.

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

Former street kid John DeYoung explains his easy-to-handle water purification filter and mission to make use of it. He now delivers vital water to Ukraine as well as to developing countries around the world.

Sumo highlights from a range of tournaments that have taken place across the globe. Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports and boasts a history going back more than 1500 years.

Gives a peek into an envelope containing the prize money that the sumo wrestler will receive after winning the match.

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.

A journey across Hokkaido Prefecture's vast northern lands takes place. A scenic flight offers views of Japan's earliest autumn colours.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This time, a look at words related to `bag' and an exploration the unique culture behind them.

A look at the custom of giving gifts at milestones and at the change of seasons. Additionally, gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

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.

Stressing the need for awareness, Global Chief Heat Officer Eleni Myrivili leads the response to extreme heat that threatens lives and livelihoods worldwide. She outlines ideal countermeasures.

A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. We investigate who the mysterious figure is, examine what is he doing, and discuss why the artist wanted to commemorate the moment.

Digging deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

In Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, heavy traffic hinders the delivery of blood for transfusions. Kawanoue Kazufumi hopes to overcome this challenge using drones, and build out a new aerial infrastructure.

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.

Explores kue, a large deep-sea fish that people consider luxurious, by going fishing with the locals and visiting restaurants to try the delicacies.

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.

Ueno Park is one of Tokyo's oldest public parks. Unravelling the story of the city's transition from the samurai era to a modern society.

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.

A journey across Hokkaido Prefecture's vast northern lands takes place. A scenic flight offers views of Japan's earliest autumn colours.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This time, a look at words related to `bag' and an exploration the unique culture behind them.

A look at the custom of giving gifts at milestones and at the change of seasons. Additionally, gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

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

A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. We investigate who the mysterious figure is, examine what is he doing, and discuss why the artist wanted to commemorate the moment.

Explores the history of the Murakami Kaizoku, sailors and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea, with footage of the Kurushima Straits.

A birds-eye view of unique landscapes across Japan as well as intimate portraits of its inhabitants. Meeting a family in Okinawa Prefecture as they celebrate a festival dedicated to their ancestors.

Sumo highlights from a range of tournaments that have taken place across the globe. Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports and boasts a history going back more than 1500 years.

Gives a peek into an envelope containing the prize money that the sumo wrestler will receive after winning the match.

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.

Kyoto skills and culture stretch washi's potential: huge sheets combined with lighting, fabric made from washi threads, biodegradable washi clothing, and a traditional craft for making everyday items.

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

Friedensdorf International takes sick and injured children from war zones to Germany for treatment and rehabilitation. Director Birgit Stifter explains its activities on a visit to Hiroshima.

Digital books mean rapid change for the printed word. Physical cover designs focus on texture and fragrance to enchant potential readers. Exploring the world of book design.

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.

Adam Smith, a potter from England, follows a self-sufficient lifestyle in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture. He creates rich natural colours by using handmade glazes made from local plants.

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.

Explores kue, a large deep-sea fish that people consider luxurious, by going fishing with the locals and visiting restaurants to try the delicacies.

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.

Sumo highlights from a range of tournaments that have taken place across the globe. Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports and boasts a history going back more than 1500 years.