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ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION
Take an in-depth look at the manga epicThe Rose of Versailles, a cultural touchstone that just turned 50.
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June 21
RAMEN JAPAN #1
Explore everything ramen, from regional varieties to the rich culture around the beloved Japanese dish.
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Dear Detective from RAMPO with Love
An aspiring mystery writer teams up with an elderly detective to tackle crime in early 1900s Tokyo.
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June 17
OSINT Unveiling the Fog of War in Ukraine
Open-source intelligence, or OSINT, has become a powerful weapon for Ukraine. See how new technology is allowing ordinary people to track down Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
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June 25
Game Genome: Deep Dive with Kojima Hideo
Game creator Hideo Kojima pulls back the curtains to unveil how his masterpiece Death Stranding came to be.
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Ukraine under Attack: 72 Hours in the Presidential Office Part 1
Witness what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faced in the first 72 hours of the Russian invasion in Part 1 of a two-part documentary comprising interviews with his aides, media analyses and more.
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The Unknown Master of Restoration
Considered a godsend by antique dealers and museums across Japan, Mayuyama Koji's divine touch allows him to restore shattered pottery back to its original form with impeccable accuracy.
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Steve Jobs & Japan
While Steve Jobs' love of Zen was no secret, his deep appreciation for Japanese culture did not stop there. Explore the late Apple founder's affection for Japanese woodblock prints, ceramics and more.
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Indians get their slurp on for udon
The humble udon noodle has for centuries been a source of passion and pride in Kagawa Prefecture. But times change, and sales of the chewy wheat-flour specialty are on the decline. Now, one producer is seeking new opportunities much farther afield.
"It is possible to have a heroic life, even if it is a small one."
Kazuo Ishiguro is one of Britain's most decorated contemporary novelists. He has won both the Nobel and Booker prizes, among countless other awards, and was knighted for his services to literature in 2018. But even for him, an Oscar would have been a first. Earlier this year, Ishiguro was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his work on
Antiwar manga's message resonates, frustrates 50 years on
Antiwar manga series Barefoot Gen debuted in Japan in 1973 and has since been published in two dozen languages. On the 50th anniversary of its launch, the woman who translated it into Russian spoke with NHK about her motivation and the dismay she feels watching the war in Ukraine.
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Culture Crossroads -Southeast Asian Memories of Hiroshima
Indonesian reporter Aji Rokhadi retraces the stories of Southeast Asian victims of the bombing of Hiroshima. He speaks with the children of a survivor and a Japanese woman who spent time with him.
Culture Crossroads -Flowers Will Bloom Beyond Borders
In the wake of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the song "Flowers Will Bloom" was created in support of those affected by the disaster. Ten years later, it was reborn in multiple languages with performances by various artists across the globe.
Watch all the performances of the international versions of the song
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NHK WORLD-JAPAN truck "World GO!" to appear in Hiroshima
NHK WORLD-JAPAN’s "World GO!" truck will be stopping by Hiroshima City! Come visit the truck at NHK Hiroshima Station on June 10 and 11 to learn all about NHK WORLD-JAPAN's programs and services.
Saturday Jun. 10 - Sunday Jun. 11
Sakura World feat. NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Grab your virtual friends and join NHK WORLD-JAPAN on the smartphone metaverse app Reality! The movie theater in Reality's cherry blossom-filled Sakura World will be adorned with banners featuring some of the best NHK WORLD-JAPAN content.
Wednesday Mar. 8, 2023 - Wednesday Jun. 7, 2023
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Learn how you can receive NHK WORLD-JAPAN's news from Japan and Asia broadcast around the clock through TV, radio and online media.
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A source of information for your life in Japan, including useful Japanese phrases, how to prepare for a disaster and recommended programs on NHK WORLD-JAPAN.
