Cosplayer Yuriko Tiger heads to Hokkaido to explore the real locations behind the hit anime GOLDEN KAMUY. Discover the hidden ...

We look at the efforts of Israeli-American robotics expert Tamir Blum, who develops AI robots that will help Japanese ...

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will broadcast GRAND SUMO March Tournament Day 8 action live from Osaka, as top wrestlers have their eighth ...

Miyagi Prefecture’s Minamisanriku was severely affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. Now, 2,000 Kawazu cherry blossoms planted as symbols of recovery are coming into bloom.

Ichiko Aoba puts distinctive, whispery vocals over floating, classical guitar melodies. We explore why her music captivates ...

A city mayor in western Japan has had his driver's license suspended for 90 days for driving well above the speed limit on an expressway.

Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have held a special videoconference to discuss disruptions ...

Lineup: 1. Rapper-turned-politician Shah set to become Nepali PM 2. ASEAN top diplomats discuss Mideast situation 3.

The White House is facing criticism for social media posts about the US attacks on Iran that use what appear to be footage from popular Japanese animation and video games.

Plans to put a nuclear power plant in Japan's Niigata Prefecture back into commercial use for the first time in years have hit a new snag. The operator says an alarm went off, indicating that a small ...

Japan's transport ministry has come up with draft guidelines aimed at reducing long waiting lines at women's toilets at stations and commercial facilities.

French cultural geographer Dr. Nicolas Baumert delves into the world of sake, or Japanese rice wine. Traveling across Japan, he investigates its history, craft, and enduring appeal.