Hoping for progress on North Korean abduction issueーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Video
24 years after returning to Japan from North Korea, which she was abducted to in the 1970s, Soga Hitomi says time is running out for the other victims who never made it…
Pakistan school roof collapse kills dozens of childrenーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Video
October 15 NEWSROOM TOKYO Bangkok Live Lineup: 00:00 Pakistan school roof collapse kills dozens of children 00:45 G20 finance chiefs meet in Bangkok 02:14 Wildfire haze causes health risk in Southeast Asia…
Typhoon rains fuel invasive weed in Japanese farmlandーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Video
Following a period of heavy rain, a sudden overgrowth of an invasive weed has spread in parts of Japan's Chiba Prefecture. Now farmers are grappling with how to fight the aggressive plant…
Water Bankruptcy: An Irreversible Crisis - IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Video
Learn more about climate change on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/178/?cid=wohk-yt-2610-impacts040-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/?cid=wohk-yt-2610-impacts040-hp A future of water scarcity looms on the horizon as weather…
Raising children amid air alerts and explosionsーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Video
New mothers in Ukraine live in constant fear and anxiety as air alerts and explosions blast around them daily. NHK speaks to some of them about how they navigate raising newborns amid…
Fare and square: Tokyo rail tickets embrace the QR codeーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Short
All aboard with the QR code! Seven Japanese railway operators, including JR East and Tobu, are modernizing their tickets.
Indonesia suffers record drought and wildfiresーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Video
Severe drought fuels massive wildfires across Indonesia, disrupting daily lives. Total economic and healthcare costs could reach up to 6.8 billion dollars for January to August alone. More news from NHK WORLD-JAPAN:…
Border blasts: What is North Korea up to?ーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Video
The area between the two Koreas has become a hive of unusual activity. NHK recently sent a camera crew to find out more. More news from NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/news/ Please subscribe HERE:…
S. Korea says Pyongyang planted the landmine that exploded in the DMZーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Video
North and South Korea are pointing fingers at each other after a landmine went off in the demilitarized zone dividing the two countries last month. NHK World's Kim Chan-ju explains. More news…
Hearing assistance dog changes everyday lifeーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Video
A woman with limited hearing hopes to draw attention to hearing assistance dogs in Japan. More news from NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/news/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_A?sub_confirmation=1
Protesters clash with police in Pakistani provinceーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Video
October 14 NEWSROOM TOKYO Bangkok Live Lineup: 00:00 Protesters clash with police in Pakistani province 01:29 Indonesia suffers record drought and wildfires 05:39 Indonesia rescues orangutans from wildfires More news from NHK…
Typhoon rains fuel invasive weed in Japanese farmlandーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Video
Following a period of heavy rain, a sudden overgrowth of an invasive weed has spread in parts of Japan's Chiba Prefecture. Now farmers are grappling with how to fight the aggressive plant…
Japan's Cycle Trains Move Up a Gear - Japan Railway Journal Video
[Skip Intro] 00:24 Watch more shows on trains on NHK WORLD-JAPAN! https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/152/?cid=wohk-yt-2610-jrj178-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN! https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/?cid=wohk-yt-2610-jrj178-hp Cycling around Japan is getting more convenient thanks…
Russia detains Japanese journalist for alleged espionageーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Short
Russia says it detained a Hokkaido Shimbun reporter on suspicion of espionage. Russian security authorities allege he collected defense-related information. Japan's embassy is working to verify facts, and the newspaper is looking…
5 arrested at Haneda Airport for alleged drug smugglingーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Short
Five Malaysian nationals were arrested at Haneda Airport on suspicion of trying to smuggle 5kg of cocaine worth an estimated 120 million yen, or about 757,300 dollars. Police suspect an international drug-smuggling…
Anti-foreigner fake news: Lessons from Japan's 1923 disasterーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Video
Disinformation targeting foreign residents is rising during disasters. Experts see parallels with the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. In its aftermath, false rumors claiming that resident Koreans were attacking quickly spread. Vigilantes responded…
Southeast Asia chokes in wildfire smoke hazeーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Video
October 13 NEWSROOM TOKYO Bangkok Live Lineup: 00:00 Southeast Asia chokes in wildfire smoke haze 01:09 India voter-list protests move to top court 02:16 Philippine lawmakers vote to restrict social media access…
Debts from disasters mount in KumamotoーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Video
Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture has faced one disaster after another in recent years. NHK commentator Fujino Shimpei looks at the mounting debts of business owners who must repeatedly rebuild. More news from NHK…
ICC vows to defend rule of lawーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Short
The International Criminal Court is standing up against US pressure after the Trump administration said the court will be hit with sanctions. The court’s president is calling the move "an attack on…
Yabusame Horseback Archer: Kamimura Ayuko - FRONTRUNNERS Video
[Skip Intro] 0:08 Watch more documentaries on NHK WORLD-JAPAN! https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/15/?cid=wohk-yt-2610-fr055-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN! https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/?cid=wohk-yt-2610-fr055-hp The trailblazer of women’s horseback archery in Japan…
Tokyo developers embrace retro buildingsーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Video
Cities have long remade neighborhoods with new architecture. But amid soaring construction costs, developers are instead adding upgrades to old buildings that capitalize on their character. More news from NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/news/…
Students take up challenge predicting avocado ripenessーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Video
Knowing when an avocado is ripe enough to eat can be tricky. University students in Japan are working on a way to tell when they’re ready without cutting them open. More news…
Japanese safari guide helping save African rhinosーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Video
To save Africa’s rhinos from poachers, a Japanese conservationist plays a major role in removing their horns. While it pains her to see nature altered, the process is vital if the animals…
Gunma: Kusatsu Onsen and Daruma Dolls - A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Video
Watch more animal shows on NHK WORLD-JAPAN! https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/51/?cid=wohk-yt-2610-acevoj084-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN! https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/?cid=wohk-yt-2610-acevoj084-hp A smoky gray tomcat strolls the streets of a hot spring town while a…
'Dress like a Museum Exhibit' contest breathes new life into Korean relicsーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Video
Hundreds of applicants battled it out for first place in what could be South Korea's most whimsical costume contest. More news from NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/news/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_A?sub_confirmation=1
Dangers remain as Gaza ceasefire anniversary approachesーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Short
Gaza officials say 1,462 people have been killed as of October 6, almost a year on from the start of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which began on October 10, 2025.…
Mother of N.Korean abductee vows to keep pressing for returnーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Short
North Korean agents abducted Yokota Megumi at age 13. October 5th marks her 62nd birthday. For the occasion, her 90-year-old mother, Sakie, shares her memories of Megumi.
Rarely seen murals go on display at Nara's Horyuji TempleーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Short
Ancient Buddhist murals that are usually hidden from public view have gone on limited display at Horyuji (Horyu Temple) in Nara Prefecture.
Here comes the bride! Wedding tourism gains traction in JapanーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Short
A business in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture turns to wedding tourism in hopes of attracting inbound couples looking to experience Japanese culture.
Sayonara Seibu: Famed Shibuya department store closes downーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Short
After 58 trendsetting years, the Seibu department store in Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district has closed its doors for the last time. Shoppers young and old bid farewell to a fashion institution that…
Dashcam drama: Brown bear confronts car in HokkaidoーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Short
A brown bear recently confronted a car in Hokkaido, likely to protect a cub. The dramatic encounter was filmed by the vehicle's dashcam. No one was hurt.
How AI could help clean our oceansーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Short
Until now, identifying plastic pollution on the seabed was a painstaking process. But a new AI tool from the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, trained on data from more than…
Unlock a sustainable breakfastーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Short
On September 29 each year, the UN tries to raise awareness of food loss and waste. In Yokohama, local bakeries are slashing wastage with an innovative project involving unsold loaves and what…
Asian Games athletes say housing too crampedーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Short
Beds too short, rooms too tight: some Asian Games athletes in Nagoya say their container housing needs work.
Typhoon Dujuan leaves 10 dead, 4 missing in eastern JapanーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Short
People in eastern Japan are counting the cost of Typhoon Dujuan after it dumped a record rainfall this week. As of September 24, 10 people are dead and four remain unaccounted for.
New industries boost Tokyo Game ShowーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Short
One of the world's leading game trade shows has opened in Chiba City, showcasing the latest games and gaming technology. A record 1,138 companies and organizations are exhibiting as the event marks…
Gifu’s crime-fighting karaoke contestーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Short
A karaoke contest in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, is raising awareness about crimes such as telephone fraud and romance scams. And all the songs are by the police.