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From the rich tonkotsu to the hearty shoyu, explore the myriad of ramen styles that make up Japan and find out which bowl hits the spot for you on NHK WORLD-JAPAN's RAMEN JAPAN!
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Asia Insight explores countries and regions all over the world's largest continent and the multitude of political, economic, cultural and technological changes they currently face. Find the story that fascinates you most through the program playlist.
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1 week ago | [YT] | 440

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The ultimate showdown of the January GRAND SUMO Tournament is coming up this Sunday! See which wrestler is crowned champion on the GRAND SUMO Highlights episode going up on our channel on Jan. 26. In the meanwhile, you can enjoy more GRAND SUMO content on the NHK WORLD-JAPAN website.
GRAND SUMO Highlights website: www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/sumo/?cid=wohk-yt-26…

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 997

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NHK WORLD-JAPAN's Documentary 360 provides deep insight into our current world, exploring everything from an American family who recreated their son who perished in a school shooting through AI technology to a Ukrainian lineman who repairs electricity lines constantly damaged in the war with Russia.

Reborn as AI: My Son's Story: https://youtu.be/D6M4o6biS10?cid=wohk...
Fading Homeland: https://youtu.be/-YGpFRsw5g0?cid=wohk...

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 261

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We hope 2026 brings both you and our channel great joy and fortune! For those eager to explore Tokyo beyond the usual tourist spots this year, check out NHK WORLD-JAPAN's Dive in Tokyo. From the world-renowned cultural hub of Shibuya to Ryogoku, the site of the January GRAND SUMO Tournament starting this Sunday, the program gives a deep and unique tour of Japan's capital offered no where else.

Shibuya Episode: https://youtu.be/zTgv8iGF91A?cid=wohk...
Ryogoku Episode: https://youtu.be/6mIxU810JW0?cid=wohk...

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 1,147

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We hope you enjoyed watching NHK WORLD-JAPAN programs on our channel this year. It's not over yet. Stay tuned as we will be releasing more exciting content during the upcoming end of the year–New Year's Day holiday season.

Here's to another exciting year for you and our channel. Happy 2026!

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 4,248

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The latest episode of the popular culinary program Through the Kitchen Window is a perfect watch for the holiday season. See how a Fukushima family that has been baking their signature cakes for over 50 years prepares to pass the torch to the next generation.
https://youtu.be/2Ue4uKSMwD4

1 month ago | [YT] | 461

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Explore trains running on railways spread across Japan through NHK WORLD-JAPAN programs like Railway Kingdom Japan and Japan Railway Journal. You can watch popular episodes unveiling the secrets of the Shinkansen, the latest episode on the Choshi Electric Railway and more!

1 month ago | [YT] | 435

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A new tiny desk concerts JAPAN episode featuring Miura Daichi is now available!
Watch the full set here! www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/3025269/?cid=wohk…

[Set List]
Polytope
Blizzard
San San
music
Horizon Dreamer

2 months ago | [YT] | 780

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A recent hit on our channel has been the NHK WORLD-JAPAN program FRONTRUNNERS, a show highlighting Japanese professionals at the forefront of their fields. Check out two of our most popular episodes from the program: one on master expert bonsai artisan Kobayashi Kunio and another on Buddhist sculpting prodigy Matsumoto Shukan!

[Bonsai Master: Kobayashi Kunio]
https://youtu.be/t8smPP4Re74

[Master Sculptor of Buddhist Statues: Matsumoto Shukan]
https://youtu.be/D_Q6cfAxwaI

2 months ago | [YT] | 392