Available until August 30, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Moriyama Naotaro True to his reputation as a rare folk singer in today's Japanese music scene, Moriyama revives his most beloved songs with intimate arrangements for the tiny desk.

Available until July 27, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... The "Last" Newsstand Near Shibuya Station Newsstands have all but disappeared from the area around Shibuya Station in Tokyo. Yet, one still operates, even as sales keep falling. For three days, we asked customers what they bought, & why.

Available until May 22, 2027 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... 100 Years of Osaka: Architecture Along the Midosuji Line Osaka's Midosuji Avenue, and the subway that runs beneath it, have been key to the city's development. We look at 12 buildings that embody a dynamic period in Osaka's history.

Available until August 26, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... SHISO Trails to Oishii Tokyo Shiso: a Japanese herb gaining fans worldwide. Refreshing shiso is key in Japanese cuisine, which features a lot of raw fish. See how shiso's leaves, flowers and seeds are all used in oishii dishes.

Available until July 7, 2027 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Loquat Trails to Oishii Tokyo The loquat is a lovely golden fruit whose delicate, understated sweetness is the very taste of early summer. Savor it fully in dishes and desserts throughout its brief season. Reporter: Kailene Matsuzaki

Available until July 25, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Kyoto has many stores specializing in traditional snacks & treats, called Oyatsu, that are also used in festivals. Some shops continue to use age-old ingredients & methods, & the lines outside their stores are proof of their popularity.

Available until October 1, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Seasonal recipes from the nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple: vinegared oyster mushrooms. The main ingredient is freshly picked from the temple's garden. Add celery & sweet persimmons. Mix with homemade iri-zake and squeezed kabosu juice.

Available until June 23, 2027 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Myoshin-ji, Kyoto The Garden Way Deeply rooted in Zen culture, karesansui, or dry landscape gardens, use rocks and gravel to convey diverse images to the mind's eye. We explore Kyoto's Myoshin-ji and the secrets of its Zen gardens.

Available until May 5, 2027 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Koishikawa Korakuen, Tokyo The Garden Way Koishikawa Korakuen, in the bustling heart of Tokyo, is a spacious 17th-century garden whose many creative & engaging features reflect a wish for the visitor to feel warmly welcomed and entertained.

Available until July 27, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... KUMANO: Gateway to the Land of the Dead Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth.

Available until January 11, 2027 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... HAGI: With the Flow Time-lapse Japan Locals in Hagi, on a delta facing the Sea of Japan, have lived in harmony with its waters. Beautiful time-lapse footage captures people crossing rivers by boat and canals flowing into homes.

Available until August 31, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Since ancient times, those in power have tried to fill their lives with beautiful objects and delicious foods. Many masterpieces were created in response to these demands, with the utmost luxury, and without regard to profitability.

www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... In an area of heavy winter snowfall, tofu plays an important part in an annual religious ceremony. We explore the secrets of tofu from across the islands of Japan.

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An unforgettable dawn at Jervis Bay, where a Great White Shark glides effortlessly through a dense wall of Australian Salmon. 📹 jordan_robins (IG)

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Bees are indispensable: Around 75% of global crops depend at least partially on pollinators. That's why, in 2018, France became the first country in the world to ban five bee-harming neonicotinoid pesticides.

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Available until September 14, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... TOSA: Cape of Faith Time-lapse Japan Cape Ashizuri is marked by rugged cliffs and peculiar rocks. A strong current off its coast has been the cause of many accidents. Enjoy the scenery at the cape, a place of worship, in time-lapse.

Available until July 17, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... All About the Beans Century Signboards A 100-year-old café born out of the friendship between Brazil and Japan. Coffee so great that it was even loved by superstar John Lennon.

www.marketplace.org/episode/2026... What could possibly go from wrong to worse with all these health datasets being used as currency?

Available until July 16, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... A Different Kind of Fish Century Signboards Sweet-bean-paste-filled taiyaki in the auspicious shape of a sea bream or "tai." The Japanese have loved these sweet treats for over 100 years.

Available until July 15, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Hall of Laughter Century Signboards An entertainment hall home to rakugo comic stories and more for over 100 years. A place to relax and forget your cares, food and drink are welcome.

Available until July 14, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... A tea shop by Kanda Myojin Shrine, home to the guardian gods of Tokyo, selling amazake for over 100 years A secret family recipe preserved for generations As well as amazake, koji rice mold is used in other traditional Japanese foods

Available until July 3, 2027 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Core Kyoto Special: The Cultural Heart of Zen The Zen school of Buddhism emphasizes the practice of zazen meditation as path to enlightenment. The spirit of Zen flows through the gardens, art, cuisine and other aspects of Kyoto culture.

Available until March 28, 2027 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Nagasaki: THE COLORS WITHIN We head to Nagasaki, the backdrop of the 2024 acclaimed film The Colors Within, with anime singer and superfan MindaRyn from Thailand. Uncover the reality behind Japan's 'hidden Christian' history.

Available until March 21, 2027 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Hokkaido: GOLDEN KAMUY Anime Pilgrims Cosplayer Yuriko Tiger heads to Hokkaido to explore the real locations behind the hit anime GOLDEN KAMUY. Discover the hidden history of Otaru and the rich traditions of the indigenous Ainu people.

Available until August 15, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Chubu Centrair International Airport: MyStreet Piano My Street Piano On the 4th floor of a terminal inside Chubu Centrair International Airport sits a white piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart.

Available until August 13, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Iron kettles rust and corrode over time. For centuries metal casters specializing in kettles have cast diverse kettles for tea gatherings, creating a universe of infinite beauty within that corrosion.

Available until August 8, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Kagoshima: My Street Piano My Street Piano On a shopping street in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station sits Japan's original street piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart.

Available until August 7, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Cooking is Love Chatroom Japan When a huge earthquake hit Japan's Noto Peninsula on New Year's Day, 2024, an Italian resident of the country rushed to help, cheering people up with hot meals made from the heart.

Available until August 5, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Bring Your Blood Pressure Down! High blood pressure can cause serious diseases. Long-term studies in Japan reveal the importance of tracking sleep-time blood pressure and fluctuations. We share tips for controlling blood pressure.

Available until August 2, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Sentier, Paris - France - We explore the 200-year-old Passage du Grand Cerf as well as a popular pastry shop that looks like an art museum and the amazing Opéra Comique.

Available until August 2, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... NAGASAKI Hit the Road Set out on a journey through Nagasaki — a cultural gateway shaped by tides and time. Wander old streets, then sail to Fukue, where ocean vistas and the quiet harmony of distant cultures await.

Available until August 2, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... From Rubbish to Rainbow His methods are primitive, boiling to extract natural pigments while imagining the color that will result. It can vary greatly depending on the plants used, and even on the season.

Available until August 1, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Kanazawa: My Street Piano My Street Piano Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is a known castle town. In one commercial area sits a piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart.

Available until July 18, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... YAMAGUCHI Hit the Road A road trip through Yamaguchi in search of famed fugu, taking in sweeping seascapes and treasured landmarks along the way.

Available until July 18, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Kumamoto: My Street Piano My Street Piano Kumamoto Prefecture is recovering from the 2016 earthquake. A piano is placed in a shopping arcade for a limited period, and people stop to play from their heart.

Available until July 17, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Three Beauties of the Present Day by Kitagawa Utamaro The top 3 female celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa and Naniwaya Kita. See how Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.

Evolutionary biologists finally admit that high intelligence does not require making friends. A new octopus study completely dismantles the idea that big brains only evolve for social networking, proving that solitary sea creatures get incredibly smart just by navigating complicated neighborhoods.

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Sam Neill on tackling depression and imposter syndrome when you’re between jobs.

Available until July 17, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Mother Nature's Summer Light Show 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?

Japan has perfected a revolutionary process to extract lithium from dead batteries with 90% recovery rate. This brilliant technological leap guarantees Japan's absolute economic security.

Available until August 13, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Iron kettles rust and corrode over time. For centuries metal casters specializing in kettles have cast diverse kettles for tea gatherings, creating a universe of infinite beauty within that corrosion.

Available until July 18, 2026 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... The techniques used to restore paulownia-wood chests, which are used for kimono, to their former glory has been handed down over 3 generations. Discover Kyotoites' respect for history and continuity.

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