In Japan, there are almost daily reports of voyeurism and sexual abuse targeting children. This two-part series turns a ...

The Japanese have long lived side-by-side with horses, with unique cultures found in every region. We dig a little deeper.

Kitamura Asako is the first female floatmaker in the 300-year history of Aomori's Nebuta Matsuri, battling prejudice as she ...

We visit Okutama, a town nestled in a mountain range on Tokyo's western edge, and learn about the complex history behind a ...

Areas from eastern to western Japan are experiencing levels of heat that are dangerous and unusual for this time of the year.

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says Japan and China have reached an agreement to resume China's imports of Japanese ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to increase this year's production of drones being used in the invasion of Ukraine to ...

The Japanese community in Shanghai has held an emergency meeting to discuss how to ensure its safety after the fatal knife ...

Japan's consumer inflation quickened for the fourth straight month in August. A major factor was soaring food prices.

Japan's Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko has called for a review of safety measures for students commuting to Japanese schools ...

Wakayama Prefecture is a historic sanctuary on a peninsula near Osaka Prefecture, with hot springs, beaches and a proud fishing culture. Join the top-rated Chef Hayashi on a culinary tour of its rich ...

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 19, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.