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The best of today's sumo! Enjoy daily highlights of this dynamic sport with background info and play-by-play commentary adding to the excitement!

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.

Reboot of the original Manben series from 2014-2017. Naoki Urasawa is returning to visit eight different manga authors, observe them in their daily work and discuss the creation of manga.

Eight fictional holidays are taken by actor Ryoma Takeuchi. While taking a break from filming, he visits a spice shop.

"Time and Tide" transcends time to detail extraordinary historical events in Japan and the larger world. Join NHK WORLD-JAPAN on a journey that reveals the truth behind some of the turning points of the past.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

A five-minute series where you can explore a wide variety of Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

"Humanience" - a fusion of "Human" and "Science" - is an educational program that delves deep into the enigmatic aspects of humanity, unraveling its mysteries from a scientific perspective.

We analyze the social changes brought by COVID-19, looking for signs that point towards the right philosophy to adopt in this era of the "New Normal."

This program reveals what occurs behind the white soundproof sheets of the demolition work often seen on the streets. Venturing into areas typically off-limits, it provides an up-close look at remarkable craftsmanship within these behind-the-scenes locations.

Our Planet still hides many mysteries. Why does the world’s largest gathering of whale sharks happen in just one special place off the coast of Mexico? What has it got to do with a meteorite hurtling through space? Why are komodo dragons only found where they are? How did one of the planet’s most exquisite rainforests become forgotten? From the strangest animals of Sulawesi, to the spooky creatures of the Mayan underworld; from the haunt of Pumas and the Mars - like high Andes, to a lost world in the African clouds and a war of Baboons: Mysterious Planet embarks on a series of epic journeys into the wild, across continents, through millennia, to uncover the answers to the mysteries that shape life.

In the Edo period, an era without photographs, ukiyo-e prints served as precious 'visual records of Edo,' conveying the lifestyle, customs, and culture of that time. This show aims to reconstruct life in Edo period through decrypting of the ukiyo-e prints.

This documentary variety show features fish-loving reporters visiting one of approximately 3,000 harbors across Japan. They embark on a culinary journey to savor the 'delicious local fish' that can only be enjoyed in their respective regions.

Foodie guests from various genres that have yet to be introduced to the world will introduce restaurants and dishes that match the theme of each episode. They also talk about problems and things that only foodies can't usually hear! In addition to information on delicious restaurants and cuisine, we discuss the appeal of food with images full of slyness!

Legendary concert footage from Japan's leading artists, as well as rare program footage that remains on NHK, will be presented in high-definition and high-resolution images remastered with the latest technology!

Climate change is everyone's problem, but the devastating effects aren't felt evenly. In partnership with a US public broadcaster, we zero in on protecting the most affected people and areas, or MAPA.

An adult educational program in which models actually put on and take off various costumes to "verify" their construction and how to put them on and take them off. The different outfits in each episode are also a focus of attention.

Documentary about the life of Ryōjun Shionuma - a Buddhist monk who completed 1000-day ascetic practice in Mount Ōmine.

Kōkentetsu, a popular culinary researcher embarks on a journey with the theme of "Japanese cuisine to be preserved for the next 100 years." Along the way, he encounters dedicated producers, chefs, and local people who have inherited the flavors of their hometowns.

From biologist Shinichi Fukuoka to Rieko Nishihara, Jun Miura, and physicist Hitoshi Murayama... Top talents from various fields aim for their 'life's final lecture.' They convey their 'true feelings in life' and 'messages they want to convey to you' with all their heart!