@nhkworldjapan NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Social Influence
Social category influence technology brands #5014 countries #5577 social networks 39.76% travel destinations #4815 finance 5.64% automotive brands 0.89% stocks 0.89% currencies 0.3%
Social topic influence japan #170, youtube #6755, channel #2852, tokyo #487, watch #1088, business #3987, ramen #392, culture #2211, journeys #69, in the 5.34%
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Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"Mt. Yarigatake: Explore the Pinnacle of Japan's Dream Peak - Let's Trek Japan Watch more travel shows on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/category/18/cid=wohk-yt-2412-ltMtYarigatake-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2412-ltMtYarigatake-hp Experience peak adventure while ascending Mt. Yarigatake a spectacular summit piercing the heavens"
YouTube Link 2024-12-06T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 470.8K engagements
"Trump praises 'bold and wise' TakaichiNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS US President Donald Trump praised Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae for her party's landslide victory in the Lower House election describing her as "bold and wise." NHK's Washington correspondent Inada Kiyoshi analyzes how Trump recognized Takaichi and how the president is expected to approach the Japan-US alliance. More stories on Japan's Lower House election: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/174/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T06:14Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"AOMORI RAMEN - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2404-rj011-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2404-rj011-hp In Aomori ramen with a briny broth flavored by sardines has kept people satisfied for over a century of snowy winters"
YouTube Link 2024-04-19T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 218.8K engagements
"Valentine's in Japan means chocolate just less this yearNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts For decades February [--] has been the day when women in Japan give chocolate to men partners friends and colleagues. But this year people are turning their attention to treats with less chocolate or none at all"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T10:02Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Bangladesh votes in landmark electionNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS February [--] NEWSROOM TOKYO: Bangladesh general election Lineup: 00:00 Bangladesh votes in landmark election 01:02 Gen Z party struggles to win over Bangladeshi voters 04:49 Bangladesh set to embark on new political chapter More stories on Asia: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/58/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T12:32Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Japan Lower House election 2026: LDP projected to secure majority on its ownNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Japans ruling Liberal Democratic Party led by Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is projected to secure a majority on its own in the Lower House election. #2026 More stories on Japan's Lower House election: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/174/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T11:44Z 3.5M followers, 24.3K engagements
"Doll festival kicks off in central JapanNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts An annual doll festival has kicked off in Ono City Fukui Prefecture. Over [----] dolls are on display ranging from ones inspired by Edo-era traditions to those inspired by modern anime. The event runs until March 8"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T07:56Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"BOJ signals more rate increases if economy holds steadyNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to the highest in [--] years and indicated there would be more to come. But if left the scale and the timing unclear. More stories on business and technology: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/60/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T13:14Z 3.5M followers, 11.5K engagements
"Chef Hayashi Ryohei's Bo-Sushi Japanese Cooking - Dining with the Chef Watch the full episode for more details on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2019426/cid=wohk-yt-2602-dwc426-hp Learn more about Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2602-dwc426-hp Join Harry Sugiyama for a fun new series as Master Chef Hayashi shares Kyoto-style salmon Bo-sushi you can make anywhere plus his surprising 'gari' ginger twist * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bo-sushi Ingredients - [---] g salmon - [---] g salt - [---] g sugar - Vinegar -"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T03:01Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Analysis: What projected 2/3 majority means for ruling coalitionNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS What would the ruling coalitions projected two-thirds majority in the Lower House actually mean NHK World's political correspondent Kikuyama Kengo explains. More stories on Japan's Lower House election: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/174/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T14:56Z 3.5M followers, 16.3K engagements
"Japan households face hard choices amid rising pricesNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Spending by Japanese households in [----] rose for the first time in three years. But with food prices at their highest in [--] decades families need a sharp eye for bargains to keep lifestyle purchases on their shopping list. More stories on business and technology: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/60/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T11:50Z 3.5M followers, 48.5K engagements
"What can Japan expect from PM Takaichi's massive new mandateNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS The people have spoken and Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae will now continue to lead the country after the Liberal Democratic Party won an overwhelming two-thirds majority in the Lower House. NHK World's Oikawa Jun tells us what policies she might pursue going forward. More stories on Japan: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/2/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T08:57Z 3.5M followers, 17.2K engagements
"NHK's decision desk projects ruling coalition to win 2/3 majorityNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts NHK's decision desk projects the ruling coalition will secure a two-thirds majority in the Lower House. This would enable it to pass bills rejected by the Upper House"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T14:18Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"How will Japan's economy fare in 2026NHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS A strong stock market and the prospect of stabilizing prices suggest the Year of the Fire Horse could bring good luck to Japanese investors businesses and consumers alike. More stories on business and technology: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/60/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T09:34Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"WORKPEDIA JAPAN: Producing Results in Tokyo - Where We Call Home Watch the full episode of Where We Call Home on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2087163/cid=wohk-yt-2602-workpedia163-hp Learn more about Japan at NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2602-workpedia163-hp Nepalese greengrocer Rukesh Raj Giri always has a smile on his face while selling fresh fruits and vegetables at low prices"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T09:32Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Jeans Genie - Zero Waste Life Watch more shows on SDGs on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/special/sdgs/cid=wohk-yt-2208-zwl024-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2208-zwl024-hp Discarded denim is upcycled into unique items sold in high-end Tokyo department stores after undergoing dramatic transformations"
YouTube Link 2022-08-15T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 213.5K engagements
"Using war to teach kids about peaceNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS A Japanese grad student studying to become a teacher uses the wartime correspondence of Japanese kamikaze pilots to teach children the importance of peace. More stories on The pursuit of PEACE: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/158/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T07:53Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Expert Spending tax cuts among challenges for Takaichi govtNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Prime Minister Takaichi's resounding Lower House election win brings opportunities for a fresh start for Japan's economy but there are challenges in actually implementing her campaign promises. More stories on Biz / Tech: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/60/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T05:59Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Opposition CRA party picks new president after election lossesNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS The Centrist Reform Alliance has selected Ogawa Junya to take the reins days after the party lost major ground in the Lower House election. NHK Worlds Igarashi Jun tells us what comes next. More stories on Japan: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/2/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T10:29Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Japanese craftsman shapes NY mayor's winter imageNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Its been an icy cold record-breaking winter in New York with the new Mayor Zohran Mamdani leading the citys response. One thing that caught the publics attention as he performed his duties was the rugged winter jacket he wore featuring custom embroidery. Behind the look was a Japanese craftsman. NHK Worlds Inoue Yuki threads the story. More stories on Arts & Culture: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/4/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T05:50Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"BOJ holds rate steady as uncertainty lingersNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS The Bank of Japan says it's holding its key rate steady while it watches risks to the economy. An expert predicts the next rate rise is likely to come in December or January. #business #japan More stories on Japan: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/2/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T12:09Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"CHIBA RAMEN - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2403-rj010-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2403-rj010-hp Ramen in Chiba is made to fuel the regions hardworking fishermen whether it be the savory flavor of Takeoka soup or spicy sting of Katsuura tantanmen"
YouTube Link 2024-03-29T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 252.6K engagements
"KAGOSHIMA RAMEN - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2405-rj013-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2405-rj013-hp In Kagoshima ramen with braised pork belly slices and a rich Berkshire bone broth may hog the spotlight but diners have also become hooked on bowls of bonito-based ramen"
YouTube Link 2024-05-31T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 217K engagements
"Aung San Suu Kyi's son calls for her release ahead of Myanmar voteNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Kim Aris has always stayed out of the spotlight. But since the Myanmar military imprisoned his Nobel Prize-winning mother nearly five years ago he's spearheaded a global movement crying out for Myanmar's freedom and Aung San Suu Kyi's release. More stories on Asia: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/58/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2025-12-18T12:46Z 3.5M followers, 31.9K engagements
"Hachijojima: An Island Nurtured by Distance - Dive in Tokyo Explore more of Tokyo on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/41/cid=wohk-yt-2509-dit052-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2509-dit052-hp Hachijojima is a subtropical southern sanctuary where a unique way of life was shaped by its environment and inhabitants"
YouTube Link 2025-09-21T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 79.6K engagements
"KYOTO - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2512-rj027-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2512-rj027-hp Kyoto ramen is a flavorful fusion of tradition and innovation sure to satisfy the appetites of students night shift workers and everyone in between"
YouTube Link 2025-12-30T03:00Z 3.5M followers, 126.4K engagements
"Sado Island Born and Raised - Through the Kitchen Window Learn more about food in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/17/cid=wohk-yt-2511-ttkw3025223-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2511-ttkw3025223-hp An engineer returns to his roots tending to his familys rice farm on Sado Island"
YouTube Link 2025-11-08T03:00Z 3.5M followers, 333.5K engagements
"NIIGATA RAMEN Part [--] - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2401-rj008-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2401-rj008-hp In neighboring Niigata cities [--] distinct styles of ramen were born: Tsubame known for its thick noodles topped with pork fat and Sanjo served with a rich curry roux"
YouTube Link 2024-01-05T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 207.8K engagements
"NIIGATA RAMEN Part [--] - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2312-rj007-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2312-rj007-hp Some of Niigatas top types of ramen include light shoyu with a clear golden soup warming ginger shoyu and a thick rich miso broth beloved by hot spring visitors"
YouTube Link 2023-12-29T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 253.2K engagements
"OSAKA - Hit the Road Explore more destinations in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/18/cid=wohk-yt-2508-htrOsaka-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2508-htrOsaka-hp Cruise along the coast of Osaka Bay passing ports full of fresh fish traditional artisan towns and historic landmarks"
YouTube Link 2025-08-06T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 99.1K engagements
"Hexagons: A Coincidence or the Workings of Nature - Science View Watch more science shows on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/23/cid=wohk-yt-2508-sv342-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2508-sv342-hp Hexagons are stable shapes found throughout nature from honeycombs and tortoiseshells to insect eyes and snowflakes"
YouTube Link 2025-08-16T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 26.2K engagements
"SAMURAI WISDOM: MAEDA TOSHIIE - Time and Tide Skip Intro 00:05 Watch more full episodes of Time and Tide on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/timetide/cid=wohk-yt-2510-tat070-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-2510-tat070-hp Maeda Toshiie was a samurai who brought prosperity to his domain through military might business acumen and enthusiasm for the arts"
YouTube Link 2025-10-14T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 52K engagements
"Preventing Life-Threatening Chronic Kidney Disease - Medical Frontiers Skip Intro 00:07 Tips for Healthy Living: Boxing workout for keeping healthy kidneys 23:12 Watch full episodes of Medical Frontiers on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/medicalfrontiers/cid=wohk-yt-2506-mf169-hp Watch more quality programs on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2506-mf169-hp Early detection and making healthy lifestyle changes are key in preventing chronic kidney disease from worsening. #EricaAngyal #EricaAngyal"
YouTube Link 2025-06-11T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 32.8K engagements
"TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part [--] - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2306-rj948-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2306-rj948-hp Feast your eyes on the Nagahama and Hakata varieties of Fukuokas famous pork-bone broth ramen"
YouTube Link 2023-06-28T09:37Z 3.5M followers, 519K engagements
"Seizing A Dream Through Sumo: Mongolia - Asia Insight Skip Intro 0:15 Watch more current affair programs on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/12/cid=wohk-yt-2511-ai447-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2511-ai447-hp Dreams of fortune and fame motivate Mongolian families to raise boys with the strength and skills to become successful sumo wrestlers in Japan"
YouTube Link 2025-11-09T03:02Z 3.5M followers, 63.1K engagements
"TAKAYAMA RAMEN - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2504-rj021-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2504-rj021-hp In Takayama the traditional chuka soba is warm and welcoming all winter long"
YouTube Link 2025-04-19T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 238.6K engagements
"Ibaraki works to keep battle of Peleliu memories aliveNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS About [-----] Japanese soldiers died in a battle on the Pacific island of Peleliu during World War II. Of them over [----] were from Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture. Efforts are being made there to pass down what happened over [--] years ago. More stories on Japan: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/2/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2025-12-02T06:00Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Higashikawa: Picture-Perfect Town - Journeys in Japan Skip Intro 1:34 Watch more full episodes of Journeys in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/journeys/cid=wohk-yt-2512-jij565-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2512-jij565-hp Open your eyes to the country charms of Higashikawa a relaxing rural community surrounded by nature"
YouTube Link 2025-12-05T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 94.5K engagements
"Timor-Leste sees tourism as stepping stone to prosperityNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS The South Asian nation of Timor-Leste is keen to develop its tourism industry to create jobs and put the country on a path toward economic stability. More stories on Asia: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/58/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T05:09Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Skilled foreign workers facing problems in JapanNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Foreigners coming to Japan as skilled workers are running into labor issues that suggest a deeper problem with the current visa system. #japan #analysis #vietnam #politics More stories on Japan: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/2/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2025-04-17T00:25Z 3.5M followers, 450.4K engagements
"WAKAYAMA RAMEN - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2408-rj015-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2408-rj015-hp The source of Wakayama ramens flavor is a broth of soy sauce and slow-simmered pork bones that pairs perfectly with a piece of sushi"
YouTube Link 2024-08-09T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 186.9K engagements
"Rebound expected for Japan Q4 GDPNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS An expert believes Japan's GDP will grow [---] percent in the 4th quarter mainly due to a pickup in exports and corporate investment and will maintain moderate growth going into [----]. More stories on Biz / Tech: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/60/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T06:39Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Mazda's famed rotary engine gets modern twistNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Mazda Motor is reviving its legendary rotary engine technology in a bid to propel itself toward future prosperity. More stories on business and technology: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/60/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2025-12-16T04:21Z 3.5M followers, 133.9K engagements
"HOKKAIDO RAMEN Part [--] - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2309-rj964-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2309-rj964-hp From the clear salt-based broth of Hakodate where ramen first came to Japan to the dark double soup of Asahikawa Hokkaido is full of distinctive differences"
YouTube Link 2023-09-23T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 290.4K engagements
"A [---] year tradition to bring good fortuneNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Households in Saga Prefecture southwest Japan feel blessed if they are visited by a colorful group of characters. They are locals playing the roles of seven deities of good fortune such as wealth or longevity"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T10:41Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Otsuka: A Hidden Gem Regains its Sparkle - Dive in Tokyo Explore more of Tokyo on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/41/cid=wohk-yt-2511-dit057-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2511-dit057-hp In Otsuka the past present and future of Tokyo intersect as a streetcar rolls past retro restaurants and bars international supermarkets and shiny new developments"
YouTube Link 2025-11-30T03:04Z 3.5M followers, 13.7K engagements
"Former main opposition party wins landslide in BangladeshNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS February [--] NEWSROOM TOKYO Bangkok Live Lineup: 00:00 Former main opposition party wins landslide in Bangladesh 01:20 Major parties in Thailand agree to form coalition 02:19 Thailand looks to attract Chinese visitors over Lunar New Year holiday 03:42 Japan ASEAN countries hold annual exchange cruise More stories on Asia: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/58/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T12:11Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"The Central Wholesale Market: Discerning Eyes Keep Food Culture Alive - Core Kyoto Skip Intro 1:56 Learn more about Kyoto on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/tag/kyoto/cid=wohk-yt-2412-ck218-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2412-ck218-hp Restaurants and residents in Kyoto rely on the Central Wholesale Market for the freshest select ingredients"
YouTube Link 2024-12-31T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 286.9K engagements
"Must-see Railway News: The First Half of [----] - Japan Railway Journal 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-2510-jrj162-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2510-jrj162-hp From a miniature steam locomotive and exciting new tourist trains to the final run of the mysterious Doctor Yellow here are the top stories from the first half of 2025"
YouTube Link 2025-10-15T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 108.8K engagements
"Hinohara: Ridge Trails as a Way of Life - Dive in Tokyo Explore more of Tokyo on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/41/cid=wohk-yt-2512-dit060-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2512-dit060-hp Up in the mountains along the Tokyo border is the village of Hinohara a checkpoint on an ancient highway winding through a forest"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 58.2K engagements
"Expert sees rising risks for [----] US economyNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Joseph Kraft a veteran investor and commentator on politics and economics says the US faces rising risks to growth in [----]. He says that Trump's trade and immigration policies may stoke inflation and euphoria over business prospects for artificial intelligence could turn sour but a soft landing is likely. More stories on business and technology: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/60/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T02:36Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"National Museum of Nature and Science Tokyo - The Perfect 2-Hour Guide Explore more destinations in Tokyo on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/41/cid=wohk-yt-2601-tp2hgNationalMuseumNatureScience-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2601-tp2hgNationalMuseumNatureScience-hp Roam through time and space at the National Museum of Nature and Science where you can see dinosaurs meteorites ancient artifacts sattelites and more"
YouTube Link 2026-01-03T03:00Z 3.5M followers, 42.8K engagements
"Takaichi becomes first woman to lead LDPNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Former Economic Security Minister Takaichi Sanae has been elected leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party. She defeated four other candidates to succeed Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru making her the first woman to ever lead the party. Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2025-10-04T07:29Z 3.5M followers, 16.1K engagements
"Nagasaki Lantern Festival lights up winter streetsNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts The Nagasaki Lantern Festival features roughly [-----] colorful lanterns and sculptures across the streets of the port city in southwestern Japan. The event is expected to draw over one million visitors and runs until February 23"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T03:57Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Bring Your Blood Pressure Down - Medical Frontiers Skip Intro 00:07 Tips for Healthy Living: Exercise for Improving Hypertension 22:36 Watch full episodes of Medical Frontiers on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/medicalfrontiers/cid=wohk-yt-2411-mf161-hp Watch more quality programs on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2411-mf161-hp Taking the steps to lower blood pressure can greatly reduce the risk of serious diseases and death. #EricaAngyal #EricaAngyal"
YouTube Link 2024-11-05T09:34Z 3.5M followers, 415.5K engagements
"Udon - JAPAN DELISH Explore more Japanese food on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/17/cid=wohk-yt-2512-jdUdon-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2512-jdUdon-hp You dont want to miss this deep dive into the world of udon noodles It has everything you need to know"
YouTube Link 2025-12-27T03:00Z 3.5M followers, 98.3K engagements
"How and why fake news floods social media after disastersNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS After last week's major quake near northern Japan fake news and AI-generated videos began to flood social media. NHK World's Yabuuchi Junya looks at why it happens and we can combat it. More stories on fake news: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/139/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2025-12-15T09:10Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Nuclear Medicine to Treat Cancer - Medical Frontiers Skip Intro 00:07 Watch full episodes of Medical Frontiers on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/medicalfrontiers/cid=wohk-yt-2602-mf167-hp Watch more quality programs on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2602-mf167-hp Ongoing research in the field of nuclear medicine aims to treat difficult cancer cases. #EricaAngyal #EricaAngyal"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T03:02Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Back in Black - Zero Waste Life Watch more shows on SDGs on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/special/sdgs/cid=wohk-yt-2207-zwl020-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2207-zwl020-hp Faded and worn-out clothes can return to the rack after being brought back with black dye"
YouTube Link 2022-07-11T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 145.8K engagements
"Japan's deep-sea search for rare earthsNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Japan has found a potentially huge source of rare earth minerals but it's around [----] meters underwater. NHK World's Kagawa Nao explains the challenges of deep-sea mining. More stories on Japan: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/2/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T12:34Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Vietnam posts 8% GDP growth in [----] despite Trump tariffsNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS January [--] NEWSROOM TOKYO Bangkok Live Lineup: 00:00 Vietnam posts 8% GDP growth in [----] despite Trump tariffs 01:04 China Pakistan agree to deepen 'ironclad friendship' 01:54 Malaysia ex-prime minister Mahathir hospitalized after fall More stories on Asia: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/58/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-01-06T15:05Z 3.5M followers, 10.1K engagements
"Sweets Family - Through the Kitchen Window Learn more about food in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/17/cid=wohk-yt-2512-ttkw3025250-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2512-ttkw3025250-hp A Fukushima family that has been baking their signature cakes for over [--] years prepares to pass the torch to the next generation"
YouTube Link 2025-12-13T03:04Z 3.5M followers, 246.2K engagements
"Hiking the San'in Coast: Hyogo-Kyoto - Journeys in Japan Skip Intro 1:27 Watch more full episodes of Journeys in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/journeys/cid=wohk-yt-2602-jij571-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2602-jij571-hp See another side of Hyogo and Kyoto from healing hot springs singing sands and otherworldly rock formations to high-class cows and outstanding storks"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 13.3K engagements
"Thai ruling party projected to win most seatsNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS February [--] NEWSROOM TOKYO Bangkok Live Lineup: 00:00 Thai ruling party projected to win most seats 01:35 Why Bhumjaithai did so well and whats on its to-do list 04:28 Hundreds join Delhi queer pride parade More stories on Asia: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/58/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T13:07Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Japan's Northern Alps: Life-Giving Mountains - CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Watch full episodes of CYCLE AROUND JAPAN on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cycle/cid=wohk-yt-2507-caj077-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2507-caj077-hp Ride into spring around the Northern Alps where jade washes up on the shore down streets lined with cherry blossoms and patches of snow up into the foothills to forage for wild herbs"
YouTube Link 2025-07-26T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 245.8K engagements
"Tateishi: A Riverside Town of Creative Manufacturing - Dive in Tokyo Explore more of Tokyo on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/41/cid=wohk-yt-2509-dit050-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2509-dit050-hp Tateishi is an industrious area down by the Naka River in eastern Tokyo well known for dyeing textiles and producing toys"
YouTube Link 2025-09-03T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 37.4K engagements
"Dozens of Thai opposition members face potential ban from politicsNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS February [--] NEWSROOM TOKYO Bangkok Live Lineup: 00:00 Dozens of Thai opposition members face potential ban from politics 01:03 Japan firms seek AI-savvy talent at ASEAN career fair 02:32 Timor-Leste sees tourism as stepping stone to prosperity More stories on Asia: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/58/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T12:50Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Hino: The Granary That Gave Rise to Warriors - Dive in Tokyo Explore more of Tokyo on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/41/cid=wohk-yt-2508-dit048-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2508-dit048-hp Canals flowing with fresh water line the streets of Hino a corner of western Tokyo that grew wealthy from rice and was home to some of Japans most famous samurai"
YouTube Link 2025-08-13T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 54.1K engagements
"Mt. Takao: A Sanctuary for Faith and Nature - Dive in Tokyo Explore more of Tokyo on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/41/cid=wohk-yt-2512-dit063-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2512-dit063-hp Take a peek at Mt. Takao where incredible scenery abundant nature and a historic temple are just some of the reasons why its one of the most visited peaks in the world"
YouTube Link 2025-12-31T03:00Z 3.5M followers, 28K engagements
"Horigome Yasuyuki feat. Toki Asako "Aliens (Lovers Version)" - tiny desk concerts JAPAN Watch Horigome Yasuyuki's full set here https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/3025271/cid=wohk-yt-2601-tdcjHorigomeYasuyuki-hp Set List Beams Of Light (Kousen) Sunday in the park New Day Billy Aliens (Lovers Version) Watch more tiny desk concerts on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tinydeskconcerts/cid=wohk-yt-2601-tdcjHorigomeYasuyuki-hp HorigomeYasuyuki formerly of the acclaimed band KIRINJI appears on tiny desk concerts JAPAN Joined by guest vocalistTokiAsako he performsAliens"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T08:30Z 3.5M followers, 218.5K engagements
"New Roles for Vacant Homes - Japanology Plus Skip Intro 0:15 Watch more full episodes of Japanology Plus on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/japanologyplus/cid=wohk-yt-2406-japanology310-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2406-japanology310-hp Once seen as liabilities vacant properties across Japan are being transformed into valuable assets for the communities that they occupy"
YouTube Link 2024-06-19T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 350.6K engagements
"Ryogoku: A Resilient Neighborhood with Sumo Spirit - Dive in Tokyo Explore more of Tokyo on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/41/cid=wohk-yt-2511-dit058-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2511-dit058-hp Ryogoku is where sumo wrestlers stomp the ground during their daily preparations for the tournaments held at the legendary Kokugikan arena"
YouTube Link 2025-11-15T03:02Z 3.5M followers, 35.6K engagements
"Unearthing a Love for Seto - Journeys in Japan Skip Intro 1:28 Watch more full episodes of Journeys in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/journeys/cid=wohk-yt-2601-jij569-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2601-jij569-hp Dig deep into the artistic culture of Seto an area in Aichi with a long and rich history of producing high-quality pottery"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T09:33Z 3.5M followers, 73.1K engagements
"Kochi Shimanto River: Pristine Water and Premium Fishing - Journeys in Japan Skip Intro 1:04 Watch more full episodes of Journeys in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/journeys/cid=wohk-yt-2512-jij566-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2512-jij566-hp Get hooked on fishing the crystal-clear waters of Kochis Shimanto River"
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 117.9K engagements
"AiNA THE END "On The Way" - tiny desk concerts JAPAN Watch AiNA THE END Mukai Shutoku's full set here https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/3025212/cid=wohk-yt-2509-tdcjAinaTheEndMukaiShutoku01-hp Set List Frail Love Sick Private Tutor (Kateikyoushi) On The Way (Kakumei Dch) Dont Disappear (Kienaide) CRAZY DAYS CRAZY FEELING Potato Salad Heartbreak Watch more tiny desk concerts on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tinydeskconcerts/cid=wohk-yt-2509-tdcjAinaTheEndMukaiShutoku01-hp Two uncompromising artists driven by raw impulse step up to the tiny desk. AiNA THE END"
YouTube Link 2025-09-30T08:32Z 3.5M followers, 983K engagements
"Leather Shoes - Japanology Plus Skip Intro 0:15 Watch more full episodes of Japanology Plus on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/japanologyplus/cid=wohk-yt-2507-japanology332-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2507-japanology332-hp Leather shoes have come a long way in Japan since the upper classes began wearing Western fashions at the end of the samurai era"
YouTube Link 2025-07-06T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 148.9K engagements
"Japan Lower House election 2026: LDP projected to secure majorityNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party led by Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is projected to secure an absolute stable majority on its own in the Lower House election. #2026"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T12:15Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Takaichi Sanaes long road to leadershipNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Before becoming prime minister Takaichi Sanae worked as a TV anchor and played drums in a heavy-metal band. She was a close ally of late Prime Minister Abe Shinzo and considers Margaret Thatcher a role model"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T08:51Z 3.5M followers, 89.7K engagements
"Bamboo Lights the Way - Zero Waste Life Watch more shows on SDGs on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/special/sdgs/cid=wohk-yt-2510-zwl082-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2510-zwl082-hp Overgrown bamboo that would otherwise block sunlight is made into decorative lanterns that cast a warm glow"
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 44.3K engagements
"Thinking outside the chox for Valentines Day in JapanNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Rising prices especially for chocolate products are making people in Japan consider different options for Valentines Day gifts. As NHK Worlds Moritani Hinako explains its not just the types of treats that are changing its who is receiving them. More stories on Japan: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/2/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T10:27Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Okinawa: A World in Bloom - Journeys in Japan Skip Intro 1:13 Watch more full episodes of Journeys in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/journeys/cid=wohk-yt-2510-jij560-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2510-jij560-hp Experience the vivid variety of flowers that flourish in the islands of Okinawa"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 227.9K engagements
"Tosa: Blessings and Perils of the Kuroshio Current - Japanology Plus Skip Intro 0:15 Watch more full episodes of Japanology Plus on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/japanologyplus/cid=wohk-yt-2510-japanology340-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2510-japanology340-hp Life in Tosa has been shaped by the bounty brought by the Kuroshio Current and a reverence for the spirits of the sea"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 76.8K engagements
"Revitalizing Niigata's Third-Sector Railways - Japan Railway Journal 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-2509-jrj160-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2509-jrj160-hp Discover what exciting enhancements have been rolled out by Niigatas third-sector railways since the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen"
YouTube Link 2025-10-01T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 38.1K engagements
"STUTS with friends 1/2 - tiny desk concerts JAPAN Watch more tiny desk concerts on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tinydeskconcerts/cid=wohk-yt-2512-tdcjStutsA-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2512-tdcjStutsA-hp tiny desk concerts JAPAN This tiny desk concerts JAPAN features producer and beatmaker STUTS a leading figure in Japan's hip-hop scene. The MPC virtuoso served as the opening act for MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN and his commercial tie-up [--] Steps (feat. Kohjiya Hana Hope) has garnered a lot of"
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T08:00Z 3.5M followers, 275K engagements
"NAGASAKI - Hit the Road Explore more destinations in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/18/cid=wohk-yt-2511-htrNagasaki-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2511-htrNagasaki-hp Go to Nagasaki where Catholic churches and unique culinary traditions reflect a cosmopolitan culture shaped by faith and foreign trade"
YouTube Link 2025-11-30T03:02Z 3.5M followers, 50.7K engagements
"Northern Japan hit by [--] [--] magnitude earthquakeNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts A magnitude [---] earthquake struck northern Japan on December [--]. Tsunami advisories have been lifted for the Pacific coastline in northern Japan. But officials have issued an alert for a potential mega quake in northern Japan"
YouTube Link 2025-12-09T03:46Z 3.5M followers, 124.7K engagements
"Life of the Mountain - Zero Waste Life Watch more shows on SDGs on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/special/sdgs/cid=wohk-yt-2402-zwl054-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2402-zwl054-hp In a forest workshop at the foot of a mountain an artisan crafts leather accessories from the hides of invasive animals"
YouTube Link 2024-02-15T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 469.2K engagements
"AiNA THE END Mukai Shutoku 1/2 - tiny desk concerts JAPAN Watch more tiny desk concerts on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tinydeskconcerts/cid=wohk-yt-2512-tdcjAinaMukaiA-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2512-tdcjAinaMukaiA-hp tiny desk concerts JAPAN Two uncompromising artists driven by raw impulse step up to the tiny desk. AiNA THE END once a member of the instrument-free punk band BiSH and now a solo performer wields a husky powerful voice that feels less like singing and more like a cry from"
YouTube Link 2025-12-09T08:00Z 3.5M followers, 114.3K engagements
"Strong earthquake strikes western Japan no tsunami riskNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS A strong earthquake has struck western Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency says the magnitude-6.2 quake occurred in eastern Shimane Prefecture. In Shimane and Tottori prefectures the quake had an intensity of upper [--] on the Japanese scale of [--] to [--] in the hardest-hit areas. There is no risk of a tsunami in the region. Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-01-06T02:34Z 3.5M followers, 43.2K engagements
"Kure Port Kochi: The Lure of Katsuo - Journeys in Japan Skip Intro 2:24 Watch more full episodes of Journeys in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/journeys/cid=wohk-yt-2508-jij554-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2508-jij554-hp The port town of Kure is where the best katsuo can be found whether served fresh as sashimi seared as tataki or smoked and dried"
YouTube Link 2025-08-22T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 273.3K engagements
"Dental Breakthroughs To Save Your Smile - Medical Frontiers Skip Intro 00:07 Tips for Healthy Living: Preventing Buildup of Biofilm 23:07 Watch full episodes of Medical Frontiers on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/medicalfrontiers/cid=wohk-yt-2602-mf181-hp Watch more quality programs on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2602-mf181-hp New technology can eliminate the bacteria that causes periodontal disease but prevention depends on a consistent care routine. #EricaAngyal #EricaAngyal"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T03:00Z 3.5M followers, 35.8K engagements
"Pottery Island - Zero Waste Life Watch more shows on SDGs on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/special/sdgs/cid=wohk-yt-2504-zwl075-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2504-zwl075-hp A pair of potters on the tiny island of Teshima process plant waste and broken-down building materials as well as scavenged seashells and animal bones to produce their porcelain pieces"
YouTube Link 2025-04-10T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 78.4K engagements
"Nagaoka: Water the Wellspring of Abundance - Journeys in Japan Skip Intro 1:11 Watch more full episodes of Journeys in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/journeys/cid=wohk-yt-2509-jij556-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2509-jij556-hp Go with the flow of life in Nagaoka from the banks of the Shinano River where sake and soy sauce is brewed up to the mountains of Yamakoshi where rice and colorful carp are raised"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 83K engagements
"110 Years of Nagasaki's Beloved Streetcars - Japan Railway Journal 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-2510-jrj161-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2510-jrj161-hp Nagasaki Electric Tramway celebrates its 110th anniversary in [----]. Meet the streetcars dear to locals and visitors"
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 76K engagements
"JR Ome Line: Turning Railway Stops into Overnight Stops - Japan Railway Journal 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-2511-jrj163-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2511-jrj163-hp Communities along the JR Ome Line are being revitalized by a project that transforms empty buildings into accommodations for travelers seeking more authentic experiences"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T09:33Z 3.5M followers, 134.6K engagements
"Shizuoka: Energy of the Forest - CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights Watch full episodes of CYCLE AROUND JAPAN on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cycle/cid=wohk-yt-2510-cajhShizuoka-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2510-cajhShizuoka-hp A summer adventure in Shizuoka climbing steep mountain passes exploring isolated villages and riding along rugged forest roads"
YouTube Link 2025-10-04T03:02Z 3.5M followers, 74.9K engagements
"FUKUSHIMA RAMEN - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2310-rj980-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2310-rj980-hp The Fukushima cities of Kitakata and Shirakawa are famous destinations for ramen lovers with many traveling from far and wide to partake on a regular basis"
YouTube Link 2023-10-27T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 181.7K engagements
"Trump in Japan for talks with new PMNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Personal relationships and a crucial alliance will be in focus as US President Trump meets with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi. NHK World's Ishii Yusaku has details including whether Takaichi's ties to the late Abe Shinzo will help. #japan #usa #trump #analysis More stories on Japan: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/2/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T13:21Z 3.5M followers, 56K engagements
"Raden: The Iridescent Beauty of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay - Core Kyoto Learn more about Kyoto on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/tag/kyoto/cid=wohk-yt-2507-ck227-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2507-ck227-hp Shimmering specks of seashells applied with the traditional lacquerware technique of raden illuminate containers textiles and tapestries"
YouTube Link 2025-07-05T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 221.7K engagements
"Origami - Japanology Plus Skip Intro 0:15 Watch more full episodes of Japanology Plus on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/japanologyplus/cid=wohk-yt-2512-japanology342-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2512-japanology342-hp The traditional Japanese art of origami shows its flexibility with principles applicable to the fields of fashion medicine and even space exploration"
YouTube Link 2025-12-04T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 30.8K engagements
"Ethereal Lanterns: Lighting the cityscape of the ancient capital - Core Kyoto Learn more about Kyoto on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/tag/kyoto/cid=wohk-yt-2510-ck234-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2510-ck234-hp A spotlight on the traditionally handcrafted lanterns that cast a soft glow on the city of Kyoto and beyond"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 130.5K engagements
"Four months into Gaza ceasefire building trust is vitalNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS It's been four months since the Gaza ceasefire began. Keio University professor Nishikida Aiko discusses the challenges ahead and why trust building is vital. More stories on Israel-Hamas conflict: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/132/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T13:03Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Electoral system for Japans Lower House voteNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Two types of seats are up for grabs in Japans Lower House election. NHK Worlds Takao Minori describes how the system works. #2026 More stories on Japan's Lower House election: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/174/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T12:02Z 3.5M followers, 14.1K engagements
"Hamako's Mountain Home - Through the Kitchen Window Learn more about food in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/17/cid=wohk-yt-2503-ttkw3025152-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2503-ttkw3025152-hp The matriarch of a farming family in the mountains of Tokushima serves up warm welcomes and tasty traditional treats"
YouTube Link 2025-03-26T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Rubbish Remodeled - Zero Waste Life Watch more shows on SDGs on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/special/sdgs/cid=wohk-yt-2602-zwl083-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2602-zwl083-hp From wallpaper made with eggshells to plaster using discarded denim waste reduction is creating increased value"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T10:00Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"CYCLE AROUND TAIWAN: Colorful Cultural Charms - CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Watch full episodes of CYCLE AROUND JAPAN on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cycle/cid=wohk-yt-2511-caj081-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2511-caj081-hp Take a special trek through the tea and rice fields of Taiwan fueling up on pineapple and cactus fruits and pausing to meet good dogs on the way to the largest lake on the island"
YouTube Link 2025-11-22T03:04Z 3.5M followers, 39.9K engagements
"Japan's Civil Engineering Technology Part II: Bridges - Science View Watch more science shows on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/23/cid=wohk-yt-2512-sv349-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2512-sv349-hp Learn how bridge technology in Japan evolved to provide communities with stable long-term connections in a country full of complex geological conditions"
YouTube Link 2025-12-20T03:02Z 3.5M followers, 105K engagements
"Osaka: Boundless Passion for Life - CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Watch full episodes of CYCLE AROUND JAPAN on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cycle/cid=wohk-yt-2510-cajOsaka-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2510-cajOsaka-hp Feel the vibrant energy of Osaka a lively city of bright lights fishing ports teeming with fresh seafood rich fertile farmland and workshops where artisans hone their craft"
YouTube Link 2025-10-26T03:00Z 3.5M followers, 75.8K engagements
"Handcrafted Bags: Embodiment of the Artisans' Passion and Attention to Detail Core Kyoto Learn more about Kyoto on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/tag/kyoto/cid=wohk-yt-2510-ck232-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2510-ck232-hp Traditional techniques modern technology and innovation are woven together to produce bags suitable for any era or occaision"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 24.9K engagements
"MIYAZAKI - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2510-rj026-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2510-rj026-hp In Miyazaki a rich bowl of ramen with a cloudy tonkotsu broth topped with garlic and bean sprouts or a super spicy serving of karamen is just the thing to cap off a night out on the town"
YouTube Link 2025-10-26T03:02Z 3.5M followers, 114.8K engagements
"HOKKAIDO RAMEN Part [--] - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2309-rj963-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2309-rj963-hp Miso ramen is the standard for Sapporo served up all over the city with stir-fried vegetables and wavy noodles for over half a century"
YouTube Link 2023-09-16T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 381.6K engagements
"Takaichi's landmark winNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS The latest on Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's landslide election win including public reactions and analysis from Seoul and Beijing. More stories on Japan: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/2/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T13:00Z 3.5M followers, 42.4K engagements
"Izu Peninsula: Volcanic Beauty - Journeys in Japan Skip Intro 1:47 Watch more full episodes of Journeys in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/journeys/cid=wohk-yt-2508-jij555-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2508-jij555-hp There is a lot to see on the Izu Peninsula from incredible volcanic rock formations and unforgettable deep-sea creatures to a hot spring and temple founded by a famous monk"
YouTube Link 2025-08-29T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 160.2K engagements
"Kumamoto: Blessings of Ancestry and Nature - CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Watch full episodes of CYCLE AROUND JAPAN on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cycle/cid=wohk-yt-2508-caj078-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2508-caj078-hp Come on over to Kumamoto where communities pay tribute to their ancestors artisans pass on traditional techniques and calm brown cows roam wide-open pastures"
YouTube Link 2025-08-23T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 118K engagements
"Hida: Deep Winter Escape - Journeys in Japan Skip Intro 1:29 Watch more full episodes of Journeys in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/journeys/cid=wohk-yt-2507-jij550-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2507-jij550-hp Uncover the hidden charms of Hida a magical municipality in the mountains of Gifu where historic architecture and traditional handicrafts have been preserved for hundreds of years"
YouTube Link 2025-07-11T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 302.2K engagements
"Preserving the Seasons - Zero Waste Life Watch more shows on SDGs on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/special/sdgs/cid=wohk-yt-2401-zwl050-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2401-zwl050-hp Traditional techniques of preserving produce are essential for making it through long cold winters in the mountains of Nagano"
YouTube Link 2024-01-11T09:31Z 3.5M followers, 345K engagements
"Wakayama: The Cradle of Japan's Flavors - Journeys in Japan Skip Intro 1:14 Watch more full episodes of Journeys in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/journeys/cid=wohk-yt-2508-jij553-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2508-jij553-hp Savor the fermented flavors of Wakayama a well-known source of artisinal soy sauce miso and umeboshi"
YouTube Link 2025-08-15T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 381.7K engagements
"Zero Waste Cafe - Zero Waste Life Watch more shows on SDGs on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/special/sdgs/cid=wohk-yt-2409-zwl064-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2409-zwl064-hp A countryside caf makes meals with minimal waste transforming scraps into tasty treats and valuable resources"
YouTube Link 2024-09-12T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 147.4K engagements
"Miura Daichi "Horizon Dreamer" - tiny desk concerts JAPAN Watch Miura Daichi's full set here https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/3025269/cid=wohk-yt-2512-tdcjMiuraDaichi-hp Set List Polytope Blizzard San San music Horizon Dreamer Watch more tiny desk concerts on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tinydeskconcerts/cid=wohk-yt-2512-tdcjMiuraDaichi-hp Miura Daichi appears on tiny desk concerts JAPAN Known for his remarkable vocal ability and expressive performance style Miura Daichi makes his debut in the intimate "tiny desk" space inside the NHK office. For this"
YouTube Link 2025-12-01T08:30Z 3.5M followers, 70.2K engagements
"A son's long wait after a wartime mine disasterNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Eighty-four years after a deadly coal mine disaster a 93-year-old man continues to wait for his father's remains as new cooperation between Japan and South Korea raises hopes for DNA identification. More stories on Japan: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/2/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T08:09Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"NAGASAKI - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2510-rj025-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2510-rj025-hp Champon is the champion of all noodle dishes in the cosmopolitan city of Nagasaki"
YouTube Link 2025-10-18T03:02Z 3.5M followers, 71.9K engagements
"Art explores 'Nuclear Injustice'NHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS NHK Worlds Ekuan Koji visited the show Nuclear Injustice at Pace University in New York which explored nuclear issues in new ways. One powerful piece got visitors talking and thinking Japanese-American sound artist Alan Nakagawas Peace Resonance: Hiroshima/Wendover. More stories on Hiroshima & Nagasaki: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/28/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T05:32Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Japan's small towns seek ways to shrink smartNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS The mayor of a Japanese town of only [---] people is having to make tough choices on which programs to cut to keep key services for residents running. #japan #politics #population More stories on Japan: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/2/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T07:26Z 3.5M followers, 524.4K engagements
"Mamachari - Japanology Plus Skip Intro 0:15 Watch more full episodes of Japanology Plus on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/japanologyplus/cid=wohk-yt-2507-japanology334-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2507-japanology334-hp A mamachari is a bicycle that balances utility and comfort perfect for getting around in Japan"
YouTube Link 2025-07-31T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 211.6K engagements
"Hiking the San'in Coast: Tottori - Journeys in Japan Skip Intro 1:18 Watch more full episodes of Journeys in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/journeys/cid=wohk-yt-2512-jij568-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2512-jij568-hp Trek through time in Tottori exploring the narrow alleyways of historic fishing villages and scaling sand dunes and rugged rock formations carved out by crashing waves"
YouTube Link 2025-12-26T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 35.8K engagements
"STUTS with friends Expressions - tiny desk concerts JAPAN Watch STUT's full set here https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/3025268/cid=wohk-yt-2510-tdcjStuts01-hp Set List - Renaissance Beat - One - Flower /STUTS feat. Yo-Sea - Never Been - Presence III /STUTS feat. NENE - [--] Steps /STUTS feat. Kohjiya - Cage Birds /STUTS feat. Daichi Yamamoto - Expressions /STUTS feat. Daichi Yamamoto Campanella Ryugo Ishida butaji SANTAWORLDVIEW NENE SENNINSHO CHINZA DOPENESS Watch more tiny desk concerts on NHK WORLD-JAPAN"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T08:30Z 3.5M followers, 70.6K engagements
"Stationery - Japanology Plus Skip Intro 0:15 Watch more full episodes of Japanology Plus on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/japanologyplus/cid=wohk-yt-2509-japanology338-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2509-japanology338-hp Japanese stationary has left an indelible mark on the world with a reputation for high quality and wide variety at affordable prices"
YouTube Link 2025-09-11T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 181.4K engagements
"#Sumo Technique: AMIUCHI Learn everything GRAND SUMO on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/sumo/cid=wohk-yt-2309-shortSumoTechnique55-hp"
YouTube Link 2023-09-15T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 34.5K engagements
"Video: Strong earthquake hits northern Japan tsunami warning issuedNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS A strong earthquake has struck northern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency says the magnitude [---] quake occurred off Aomori Prefecture and had an intensity of upper [--] on the Japanese scale of [--] to [--] in the hardest-hit areas. Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2025-12-08T15:56Z 3.5M followers, 35K engagements
"Octopuses - Japanology Plus Skip Intro 0:15 Watch more full episodes of Japanology Plus on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/japanologyplus/cid=wohk-yt-2506-japanology331-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2506-japanology331-hp In Japan octopuses are revered as religious symbols and the subjects of artwork but are also enjoyed as the main ingredient of several favorite foods"
YouTube Link 2025-06-21T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 85.9K engagements
"Hamura: The Story of a Tranquil Waterworks Town - Dive in Tokyo Explore more of Tokyo on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/41/cid=wohk-yt-2508-dit047-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2508-dit047-hp Hamura is a riverside residential area where Tokyos water supply has flowed since the age of the samurai"
YouTube Link 2025-08-02T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 85.8K engagements
"YAMAGATA RAMEN - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2311-rj987-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2311-rj987-hp Yamagata eats the most ramen out of all of Japan with varieties containing rich beef bone broth and ice cold bowls topped with crispy cucumbers and beansprouts"
YouTube Link 2023-11-03T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 270K engagements
"Pineapple Power - Zero Waste Life Watch more shows on SDGs on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/special/sdgs/cid=wohk-yt-2509-zwl081-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2509-zwl081-hp Pineapple leaves processed into textiles and bioplastics produce profits while weeding out waste"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T09:36Z 3.5M followers, 183.6K engagements
"Hokkaido: Crossing the Summer Plains - CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights Watch full episodes of CYCLE AROUND JAPAN on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cycle/cid=wohk-yt-2506-cajhHokkaido-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2506-cajhHokkaido-hp Have a great summer cycling in Hokkaido where people preserve traditions and care for animals while being surrounded by nature"
YouTube Link 2025-06-04T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 26.6K engagements
"Fujii Kaze: Now in the World - NHK MUSIC SPECIAL Watch more entertainment programs on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/21/cid=wohk-yt-2512-nmsFujiiKaze2-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2512-nmsFujiiKaze2-hp We follow Fujii Kaze as he records his first English album shoots music videos and performs worldwide. What inspires his creativity How did his dream become reality and what will he aim for next"
YouTube Link 2025-12-26T08:00Z 3.5M followers, 668.3K engagements
"King Kazu smashes JFL's oldest appearance recordNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Miura Kazuyoshi [--] rewrote his own record as the Japan Football League's oldest player to participate in a league match when he made the first appearance of the season on June [--] for Atletico Suzuka"
YouTube Link 2025-06-16T12:49Z 3.5M followers, 77.6K engagements
"The Shinkansen's Punctual Perfection - Railway Kingdom Japan Watch more shows on trains on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/152/cid=wohk-yt-2508-rkjShinkansen-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2508-rkjShinkansen-hp Discover the secrets of the Shinkansens strict standards for staying on schedule"
YouTube Link 2025-08-30T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 315.8K engagements
"Curry Rice - JAPAN DELISH Explore more Japanese food on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/17/cid=wohk-yt-2412-jdCurry-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2412-jdCurry-hp Get the scoop on how curry rice became so deeply ingrained within Japanese culinary culture"
YouTube Link 2024-12-15T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 1M engagements
"SHAKOTAN: Out of the Blue Into the Flames - Journeys in Japan Skip Intro 1:43 Watch more full episodes of Journeys in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/journeys/cid=wohk-yt-2510-jij562-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2510-jij562-hp Sapphire seawater sparkles on the Shakotan Peninsula where a fire-walking festival lights up a hot summer night"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 47.4K engagements
"ROUTE [--] - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2602-rj028-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2602-rj028-hp Head out to Hokuriku to eat all the roadside ramen along Route 8"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T03:02Z 3.5M followers, 39.4K engagements
"Gotanda: An Eclectic Town of Hills and Valleys - Dive in Tokyo Explore more of Tokyo on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/41/cid=wohk-yt-2510-dit054-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2510-dit054-hp Throughout its history Gotanda has undergone several major updates from the land of feudal lords farmers geisha and factory workers to a fast growing startup hub"
YouTube Link 2025-10-12T03:00Z 3.5M followers, 47.9K engagements
"Hokkaido Sapporo: Sensing the City through its Architecture - Journeys in Japan Skip Intro 1:37 Watch more full episodes of Journeys in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/journeys/cid=wohk-yt-2508-jij551-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2508-jij551-hp Go back in time through the historic architecture of Sapporo where the foundations for its modern metamorphosis were laid"
YouTube Link 2025-08-01T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 78.5K engagements
"Japans foreign business owners stress over new visa rulesNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Changes to the requirements for the business manager residence status are causing significant concern among foreign business owners in Japan. Some are worried about whether they will be able to continue living in Japan due to these changes. More stories on Japan: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/2/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T12:30Z 3.5M followers, 42.6K engagements
"LIVE: NHK WORLD-JAPAN News Every Hour. Every Day. Live News from Japan Asia and the World. Latest News On Demand: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/programs/cid=wohk-yt-org_site_newslive-202203-001 Top Stories: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/cid=wohk-yt-org_site_newslive-202203-001 For More Quality Programs: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-org_site_newslive-202203-001 #LIVENEWS #JAPAN"
YouTube Link 2022-03-10T00:41Z 3.5M followers, 12.1M engagements
"Nishio: Whisking up the Global Matcha Boom - Journeys in Japan Skip Intro 1:21 Watch more full episodes of Journeys in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/journeys/cid=wohk-yt-2509-jij558-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2509-jij558-hp Soak up the essence of Nishio a former castle town where much of the matcha in Japan is grown and processed"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 47.3K engagements
"Along the Setagaya Line: A Taste of the Slow Life - Dive in Tokyo Explore more of Tokyo on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/41/cid=wohk-yt-2506-dit044-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2506-dit044-hp Hop aboard the Setagaya Line a short streetcar route serving several charming communities featuring a temple full of beckoning cats and a 450-year-old street market"
YouTube Link 2025-06-25T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 144.9K engagements
"Japan Prime Minister Takaichi: Not thinking of cabinet reshuffleNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Prime Minister Takaichi said her cabinet members are working hard and producing results so she is not thinking of a reshuffle. Takaichi spoke to NHK before [--] p.m. JST. More stories on Japan's Lower House election: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/174/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T15:12Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"The Hui: Muslim Merchants Thriving in China - Asia Insight Skip Intro 0:15 Watch more current affair programs on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/12/cid=wohk-yt-2601-ai449-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2601-ai449-hp Expanding trade with Arab countries is increasing economic opportunities for Hui Muslim merchants in the Chinese city of Yiwu"
YouTube Link 2026-01-31T03:02Z 3.5M followers, 107.7K engagements
"With Isabella Bird Part 6: On the Road to Biratori - Journeys in Japan Skip Intro 2:17 Watch more full episodes of Journeys in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/journeys/cid=wohk-yt-2510-jij561-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2510-jij561-hp Travelling through Hokkaido 19th century explorer Isabella Bird experiences the hospitality and culture of the indigenous Ainu people"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 37.8K engagements
"Gundi 'desert fairies' delight visitors to Tokyo zooNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts A zoo in Tokyo is home to a family of six gundi a small African rodent nicknamed the "desert fairy" for its cute appearance and demeanor"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T08:11Z 3.5M followers, 12.9K engagements
"Japan hotels change strategy as Chinese stay awayNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Beijing's recent call on Chinese citizens to avoid travel to Japan has hit the country's tourism industry hard with hotels reporting many cancellations. They're having to come up with new strategies. More stories on Japan: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/2/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T12:11Z 3.5M followers, 95.4K engagements
"Curiosity Saves the Cat - Science View Watch more science shows on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/23/cid=wohk-yt-2511-sv344-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2511-sv344-hp Cat cafes and cat islands may get all the attention in Japan but new possibilities have been opening up in the field of feline research"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 260.1K engagements
"Karuizawa: The Story of a Beloved Mountain Retreat - Dive in Tokyo Explore more of Tokyo on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/41/cid=wohk-yt-2512-dit059-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2512-dit059-hp Karuizawa is a tranquil travel destination in the mountains of Nagano a restful retreat on a historic highway surrounded by nature"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 46.5K engagements
"Shoko's Core Values - Through the Kitchen Window Learn more about food in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/17/cid=wohk-yt-2504-ttkw3025171-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2504-ttkw3025171-hp An octogenrarian oversees the operations of a thriving apple orchard in rural Gunma"
YouTube Link 2025-04-24T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 392.1K engagements
"Yoyogi: A Green Oasis in the Heart of the City - Dive in Tokyo Explore more of Tokyo on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/41/cid=wohk-yt-2509-dit051-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2509-dit051-hp Yoyogi is a sanctuary nestled in the heart of Tokyo where a sacred forest and spacious park symbolize a vision for preserving nature amidst urban development. (2025.07 FB)"
YouTube Link 2025-09-10T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 124.9K engagements
"Convenience Stores - Japanology Plus Skip Intro 0:15 Watch more full episodes of Japanology Plus on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/japanologyplus/cid=wohk-yt-2602-japanology347-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2602-japanology347-hp Japanese convenience stores are world-renowned for their vast selection of amazing foods and drinks but thats only a small portion of what they have to offer"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T03:00Z 3.5M followers, 36.6K engagements
"Expat Brit solves pirate ship mysteryNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS A British expat has solved the mystery of a pirate ship that appeared off the Tokushima coast in forbidden Edo-era Japan -- and reconnected the past to the present. More stories on Japan: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/2/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T03:00Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"The Tiniest Thread Leading to a Grand Future - Science View Watch more science shows on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/23/cid=wohk-yt-2602-sv351-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2602-sv351-hp Synthetic spider silk and microscopic nano wires could lead to big changes in the future"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 49.9K engagements
"HYOGO - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2508-rj024-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2508-rj024-hp From the sweet soy soup base of Banshu to bowls ringed with braised pork in Kobe or even just the standard ramen served in Chinatown Hyogo is a must go"
YouTube Link 2025-08-16T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 97.7K engagements
"Gyoza - JAPAN DELISH Explore more Japanese food on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/17/cid=wohk-yt-2412-jdGyoza-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2412-jdGyoza-hp A wrap up on how gyoza dumplings became so beloved across Japan"
YouTube Link 2024-12-22T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 1.8M engagements
"AiNA THE END Mukai Shutoku "Heartbreak" - tiny desk concerts JAPAN Watch AiNA THE END Mukai Shutoku's full set here https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/3025212/cid=wohk-yt-2509-tdcjAinaTheEndMukaiShutoku01-hp Set List Frail Love Sick Private Tutor (Kateikyoushi) On The Way (Kakumei Dch) Dont Disappear (Kienaide) CRAZY DAYS CRAZY FEELING Potato Salad Heartbreak Watch more tiny desk concerts on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tinydeskconcerts/cid=wohk-yt-2509-tdcjAinaTheEndMukaiShutoku01-hp Two uncompromising artists driven by raw impulse step up to the tiny desk."
YouTube Link 2025-09-30T08:30Z 3.5M followers, 142.9K engagements
"Electoral system for Japan's Lower House voteNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Two types of seats are up for grabs in Japan's Lower House election. NHK World's Takao Minori describes how the system works. #2026"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T13:32Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Offices - Japanology Plus Skip Intro 0:15 Watch more full episodes of Japanology Plus on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/japanologyplus/cid=wohk-yt-2512-japanology344-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2512-japanology344-hp In Japan office spaces with innovative designs help workers think outside the box"
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 65.8K engagements
"Myanmar author speaks: Forging freedom through critical thinkingNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Author Ma Thida originally from Myanmar but exiled in Berlin visits Japan to talk about the power of critical thought in forging paths to freedom. More stories on Asia: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/58/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T08:41Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Komagome: A Community United Under Cherry Blossoms - Dive in Tokyo Explore more of Tokyo on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/41/cid=wohk-yt-2508-dit049-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2508-dit049-hp Komagome is where Japans iconic cherry blossoms first bloomed a neighborhood with deep roots and a rich history"
YouTube Link 2025-08-20T10:35Z 3.5M followers, 78.2K engagements
"Choshi Electric Railway: Fighting to Get Back on Track - Japan Railway Journal 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-2512-jrj165-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2512-jrj165-hp Check out Chibas Choshi Electric Railway and their creative efforts to generate revenue and excitement"
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 33.3K engagements
"Natto - Japanology Plus Skip Intro 0:15 Watch more full episodes of Japanology Plus on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/japanologyplus/cid=wohk-yt-2508-japanology337-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2508-japanology337-hp Natto is a fermented Japanese superfood linked to longevity that may also have environmental applications"
YouTube Link 2025-08-28T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 278.4K engagements
"Milk Carton Magic - Zero Waste Life Watch more shows on SDGs on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/special/sdgs/cid=wohk-yt-2506-zwl077-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2506-zwl077-hp Empty milk cartons become the raw materials for creative bags clothing and accessories"
YouTube Link 2025-06-05T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 67.2K engagements
"TOYAMA RAMEN - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2504-rj022-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2504-rj022-hp In Toyama ramen with a briny black broth slices of braised pork belly slices and topped with green onions is best paired with a bowl of rice"
YouTube Link 2025-04-26T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 260.7K engagements
"NHKs decision desk projects ruling coalition to win 2/3 majorityNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS NHK's decision desk projected at 10:42 p.m. that the ruling coalition will secure a two-thirds majority in the Lower House. This would enable it to pass bills rejected by the Upper House. More stories on Japan's Lower House election: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/174/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T14:15Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Shotengai: Bustling Shopping Streets Reflect Their Neighborhood - Core Kyoto Learn more about Kyoto on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/tag/kyoto/cid=wohk-yt-2507-ck228-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2507-ck228-hp For centuries shopping streets in Kyoto have been spaces where people came together to conduct commerce as well as exchange experiences and care for their communities"
YouTube Link 2025-07-13T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 139.3K engagements
"TOKYO RAMEN Part [--] - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2410-rj018-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2410-rj018-hp Two classic ways to enjoy Tokyo ramen are tsukemen with soup on the side or in a steamy simmered pork bone and back fat broth"
YouTube Link 2024-10-26T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 298.2K engagements
"TOKYO RAMEN Part [--] - RAMEN JAPAN Watch episodes of RAMEN JAPAN early on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/ramenjapan/cid=wohk-yt-2508-rj023-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2508-rj023-hp In Tokyo abura soba is popular with cost-conscious university students while raw onions provide a punch of flavor to Hachioji ramen"
YouTube Link 2025-08-09T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 130.5K engagements
"Analysis: Disinformation evolved in Japan electionNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Increasingly sophisticated fake videos and images generated by artificial intelligence spread online during Japans latest general election. NHK Worlds Yabuuchi Junya explains what motivates actors to create disinformation and how the public can prevent its spread. More stories on Japan: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/2/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T09:19Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Fireproofing Tokyo in preparation for the 'Big One'NHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS NHK World's Yoshikawa Ryuichi looks at how municipalities in Tokyo are fireproofing neighborhoods to prepare for the next major earthquake. More stories on Japan: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/2/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2025-12-16T12:12Z 3.5M followers, 11.3K engagements
"QUBIT 1/2 - tiny desk concerts JAPAN Watch more tiny desk concerts on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tinydeskconcerts/cid=wohk-yt-2504-tdcjQUBITA-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2504-tdcjQUBITA-hp MUSICIANS Vo: Daoko Gt: Nagai Seiichi Ba: Suzuki Masato Key: Amimori Shohei Dr: Oi Kazuya QUBIT QUBIT brings together an impressive lineup of musical talent: Daoko (Vo) known for her hit songs and unique artistic vision; Nagai Seiichi (Gt) an acclaimed guitarist songwriter and producer for"
YouTube Link 2025-04-07T08:00Z 3.5M followers, 53.9K engagements
"Bookstores - Japanology Plus Skip Intro 0:15 Watch more full episodes of Japanology Plus on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/japanologyplus/cid=wohk-yt-2602-japanology346-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2602-japanology346-hp Bookstores in Japan are changing how people interact with books"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T03:02Z 3.5M followers, 17.6K engagements
"Yakisoba - JAPAN DELISH Explore more Japanese food on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/17/cid=wohk-yt-2501-jdYakisoba-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2501-jdYakisoba-hp In Japan yakisoba is a festival favorite a saucy stir-fried sensation best served straight from the skillet"
YouTube Link 2025-01-18T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 774.7K engagements
"Coming Together Over Warigo Bento - Through the Kitchen Window Learn more about food in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/17/cid=wohk-yt-2509-ttkw3025216-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2509-ttkw3025216-hp Traditional bento boxes prepared for a kabuki performance strengthen the bonds of an island community"
YouTube Link 2025-09-20T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 163.4K engagements
"Discovering Japan's Hidden Christians - Journeys in Japan Skip Intro 1:59 Watch more full episodes of Journeys in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/journeys/cid=wohk-yt-2512-jij567-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2512-jij567-hp Uncover the artifacts and stories of the Japanese Christians who practiced their faith despite the danger in Nagasaki and Kumamoto"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 185.7K engagements
"Japan Prime Minister Takaichi: Not thinking of cabinet reshuffleNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts Prime Minister Takaichi said her cabinet members are working hard and producing results so she is not thinking of a reshuffle. Takaichi spoke to NHK before [--] p.m. JST"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T16:01Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Jimmy Lais prison sentence fuels Hong Kong free speech concernsNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Journalists and international officials say theyre concerned after a Hong Kong court sentenced former media tycoon Jimmy Lai to [--] years in prison. As NHK Worlds Oda Makoto explains critics say the case reflects a broader threat to freedom of speech in the territory. More stories on Asia: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/58/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T12:09Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Fish Paste Foods: Tradition Shapes the Bounty of the Sea - Core Kyoto Learn more about Kyoto on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/tag/kyoto/cid=wohk-yt-2512-ck238-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2512-ck238-hp Fish paste a traditional source of seafood in landlocked Kyoto has evolved into a versatile ingredient suitable for all seasons and situations"
YouTube Link 2025-12-28T03:01Z 3.5M followers, 97.9K engagements
"Election analysis: A US perspective on what's aheadNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party won the recent Lower House election by a landslide. The result is likely to have a broad impact on Tokyo's relations with the United States and beyond says Joshua Walker president and CEO of the New York-based Japan Society. More stories on Japan's Lower House election: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/174/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T06:15Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Tochigi: Life Away from the Sea - Journeys in Japan Skip Intro 1:28 Watch more full episodes of Journeys in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/journeys/cid=wohk-yt-2510-jij559-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2510-jij559-hp Get hooked on the seafood specialties of landlocked Tochigi where freshwater fish have long been an essential part of the regions culinary culture"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 208.4K engagements
"FUKUI - Hit the Road Explore more destinations in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/category/18/cid=wohk-yt-2507-htrFukui-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2507-htrFukui-hp Take a fantastic voyage through Fukui a region rich in seafood and farmland a land of volcanic lakes where a castle appears to float above the clouds"
YouTube Link 2025-08-19T05:40Z 3.5M followers, 113.3K engagements
"Remembering the 'forgotten Japanese'NHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS In the Philippines many people whose fathers immigrated from Japan before the end of World War Two have been waiting to be granted Japanese nationality. We look at the quest for recognition. #philippines #japan #ww2 #family More stories on Asia: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/58/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2025-06-15T03:01Z 3.5M followers, 136.3K engagements
"Torii - Japanology Plus Skip Intro 0:15 Watch more full episodes of Japanology Plus on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/japanologyplus/cid=wohk-yt-2507-japanology333-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2507-japanology333-hp In Japan torii are sacred gateways to Shinto shrines and spaces of great spiritual significance"
YouTube Link 2025-07-12T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 262.8K engagements
"Brands find new take on used clothesNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Brands that offer the latest fashions are also exploring ways to make used clothes interesting as consumers become more budget-conscious. More stories on Biz / Tech: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/60/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T03:00Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"New Findings on Walking and Running - Medical Frontiers Skip Intro 00:07 Watch full episodes of Medical Frontiers on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/medicalfrontiers/cid=wohk-yt-2404-mf153-hp Watch more quality programs on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2404-mf153-hp Alternating between walking speeds could lead to a steady improvement in health outcomes. #EricaAngyal #EricaAngyal"
YouTube Link 2024-04-24T09:30Z 3.5M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Shibuya: The Labyrinth Nestled Within a Valley - Dive in Tokyo Explore more of Tokyo on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/41/cid=wohk-yt-2601-dit062-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2601-dit062-hp Cross over to Shibuya Tokyos world-famous epicenter for Japanese fashion and pop culture"
YouTube Link 2026-01-01T03:02Z 3.5M followers, 75.1K engagements
"Snow disrupts traffic in NiigataNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Northern and western Japan are expected to get more snow this week. It has already disrupted life in those areas. NHK Worlds Mitsui Shoko reports on the messy commute in Niigata Prefecture. More stories on Japan: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/2/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T09:03Z 3.5M followers, 21.9K engagements
"QUBIT 2/2 - tiny desk concerts JAPAN Watch more tiny desk concerts on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tinydeskconcerts/cid=wohk-yt-2504-tdcjQUBITB-hp More quality content available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/cid=wohk-yt-2504-tdcjQUBITB-hp MUSICIANS Vo: Daoko Gt: Nagai Seiichi Ba: Suzuki Masato Key: Amimori Shohei Dr: Oi Kazuya QUBIT QUBIT brings together an impressive lineup of musical talent: Daoko (Vo) known for her hit songs and unique artistic vision; Nagai Seiichi (Gt) an acclaimed guitarist songwriter and producer for"
YouTube Link 2025-04-07T08:02Z 3.5M followers, 23.4K engagements
"Thai LGBTQ rights activist weds to mark equal marriage anniversaryNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS An activist who was a leading force in Thailands legalization of same-sex marriage celebrated the first anniversary of the law going into effect by tying the knot and vowing to fight for an even more inclusive society. More stories on Asia: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/58/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T02:49Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"People of Tuvalu preparing for life without landNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Climate change has left the Pacific nation of Tuvalu facing a sea level rise that could submerge it by [----]. A visa lottery opens an escape route to Australia while a digital nation plan is underway to preserve the culture and limit the brain drain. More stories on climate: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/81/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T03:23Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"WORKPEDIA JAPAN: Home on the Range in Hokkaido - Where We Call Home Watch the full episode of Where We Call Home on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2087162/cid=wohk-yt-2602-workpedia162-hp Learn more about Japan at NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cid=wohk-yt-2602-workpedia162-hp Born in Argentina Komatsu Graciela Ana found a simpler sweeter life running a dairy farm with her husband in Hokkaido"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T09:30Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Forgive never forget: Japans occupation of SingaporeNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS A researcher in Singapore has spent years studying Japans occupation of his country through documents and war memorabilia in pursuit of a peaceful world. More stories on Asia: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/58/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T09:19Z 3.5M followers, 45.5K engagements
"Hokkaido looks to space to fuel region's growthNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Efforts are well underway in the northern prefecture of Hokkaido to make space-related businesses a major driver of the economy. More stories on business and technology: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/60/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T07:50Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"GRAND SUMO: Day [--] of the January [----] Tournament - GRAND SUMO Highlights Watch more GRAND SUMO on NHK WORLD-JAPAN https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/sumo/cid=wohk-yt-2601-gsRecapDay13-hp Learn more about GRAND SUMO here https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/sumo/cid=wohk-yt-2601-gsRecapDay13-hp Day [--] upper division bouts from the January [----] GRAND SUMO Tournament"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T09:32Z 3.5M followers, 411.5K engagements
"The gift of freedom for families with disabilitiesNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS A quick vacation is far from simple for families dealing with disabilities but one Japanese NPO is making it happen. More stories on Japan: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/2/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_Asub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T03:00Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
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