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Cherry blossoms are now blooming in the northern parts of Japan.
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Earthquake Information (Japan) | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: All seismic activity of 3 or higher on the Japanese scale in the past 30 days, with maps and detailed ...
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Quick Glance: Tech Giants Compete in Japan for AI Development
- US tech firm OpenAI establishes first Asia office in Tokyo.
- The company plans to develop a new generative AI model specializing in Japanese language and culture.
- Microsoft invests $2.9 billion in the AI industry in Japan.
- Japanese companies prioritize versatile AI systems and launch AI safety research centers.
List of plumbers posted on website of quake-hit Ishikawa Pref.: Ishikawa Prefecture has posted a list of plumbers and their contact details for residents and ...
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Mushrooms glow in forest on Amami Oshima Island: Forest fungi on the southwestern Japanese island of Amami Oshima, transform after sunset to create a magical ...
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Penguin school parade: Penguins at a zoo in Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, formed a welcome parade for first graders starting school in April.
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Blossoms back in sure sign of Fukushima recovery: The 2011 disaster in northeast Japan put spring festivals on hold at one of Fukushima Prefecture's top ...
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An ongoing project is providing people in chilly evacuation centers with tatami mats, Japan’s traditional floor covering.
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Tsunami warning: Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning for Miyakojima and Yaeyama islands and the Okinawa Main Island.
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Harder than it looks: Japan contest judges skill at putting on a kimono: Contestants show off techniques for wearing a kimono.
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A tsunami warning has been issued for the coastal areas of southwestern Japan's Miyakojima-Yaeyama regions and the main island of Okinawa.. ... Show more
Live Streaming | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: Check NHK's live cameras from Okinawa Prefecture where Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami ...
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Japan's firefly squid make nighttime waters sparkle: Firefly squid are lighting up the waters off Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, as they rise to the sea surface ...
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A retired electronics engineer now operates a bustling clinic for injured toys. For more videos, visit: www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/video/
Changing of the guard: An 'old' profession gets a youthful makeover: A 27-year-old who runs a security service in Nagasaki Prefecture, western Japan ...
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Sakura | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: NHK World's cherry blossom map is updated daily. Visit our site for videos and other exclusive content this sakura season.
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The waters surrounding Kashiwa Island contain a wonderful world of color.
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Suzu City accepting applications to raze homes: Officials in Suzu City are now accepting applications from people whose buildings were damaged by the Noto ...
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Japan's Yamamoto Riken is the winner of this year's Pritzker Architecture Prize, which is widely considered to be the profession's highest honor.www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3126/
School student 'discovers' overlooked Japanese wolf specimen at museum: A school student's museum discovery is shedding more light on the Japanese wolf — a ...
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Dolls on display in one of Japan's oldest train stations: Kareigawa Station in Kyushu, southwestern Japan, is a picture-perfect setting for a long-held tradition ...
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The Goto family has been making Hime-daruma good-luck charms since the early 1950s.
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Blinded by the light: One man's singular quest: A man in Hokkaido is so fascinated by a cold-weather atmospheric phenomenon that he's devoted years of his ...
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Mute taxi driver: Taxi driver Seki Akio became mute after a recent surgery. But he finds a way to communicate with passengers and get them safely to their ...
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A priest in Iwate Prefecture draws dragons to ease the spirits of those affected by the Noto earthquake.
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Quake-hit Ishikawa to subsidize home repairs and purchases: Ishikawa Prefecture says it will subsidize up to 3 million yen in interest on loans for home repairs ...
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Down jackets are great thermal insulators. Here’s some tips to make them even more effective.www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/video/
Disaster-readiness increasingly a built-in feature of urban design: In Japan, buildings and public spaces are increasingly being conceived so they can be ...
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How to protect yourself in an earthquake: These tips could save your live.
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A giant straw panda has become a local treasure in a shrinking rural district in central Japan's Mie Prefecture.
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Kotonowaka becomes Ozeki: Sumo wrestler Kotonowaka has been promoted to the second-highest rank of Ozeki.
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Traditional paper strings were once commonly used in Japan to fasten hair. Many artisans specialized in crafting these ties, but now only two are left ... Show more www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/videos/20240123101537394/
'The Boy and the Heron' wins Golden Globe Award for best animated film | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
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Quick Glance: Hayao Miyazaki's Landmark Golden Globe Win for The Boy and the Heron
- Japanese animation maestro Hayao Miyazaki, 82, clinches first Golden Globe for The Boy and the Heron.
- Historic win for non-English animated feature at Golden Globes.
- The Boy and the Heron, touted as Miyazaki's swan song, competed against Disney's Wish and Elemental in animated film category.
- Miyazaki's 2001 masterpiece, Spirited Away, previously bagged an Oscar in the same category.
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party's Lai Ching-te is set to win Taiwan's presidential election. The other two opposition candidates have conceded defeat ... Show more www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/
Age just a number for shadow paintings' leading light: Renowned shadow painter Fujishiro Seiji turns 100 in April. But that’s not stopping him from dreaming big.
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Kishida to mobilize more resources, provide more supplies to quake-hit zones: Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has said the government will strengthen ...
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Shelter for pets and their owners opens in quake-hit Suzu, Ishikawa Pref.: The Iida Community Center in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, started providing shelter ...
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Manga museum destroyed by massive fire after quake | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: The January 1 earthquake caused a massive fire on Asaichi Street, a popular tourist ...
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Bent bento box maketh meal: The bentwood artisans of Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, know a thing or two about form meeting function.
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Kobe holds memorial illumination event: The Kobe Luminarie event opened on January 19. It memorializes the victims of the powerful earthquake that hit the region ...
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How to feed a baby milk with a cup, when no bottles are available: If you need to feed milk to your baby, but there are no bottles, cups can be an alternative ...
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Ghibli producer explains unusual promotion for mystery Miyazaki film | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
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Footage of tsunami on January 1: This selection of video clips shows the tsunami on New Year's Day. The videos were all taken by NHK viewers at about 4.30 p ...
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168 confirmed dead in Ishikawa one week after earthquake: Officials in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, say 168 people have been confirmed dead and 323 remain ...
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Emergency loans available for households affected by Noto quake: Emergency loans of up to 200,000 yen are available to households affected by the Noto Peninsula ...
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Traditional bamboo decorations, also known as Kadomatsu, have been installed in front of Matsumoto Castle. The displays are meant to usher in a new year filled ... Show more www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/115/
Map showing shelters and water stations in affected regions: A map has been put up on the NHK website showing shelters and water stations in the affected regions ...
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Power generators can pose a danger: People should avoid using power generators indoors during blackouts due to the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Earthquake evacuees endure icy conditions in greenhouse shelters: More than a week after a powerful earthquake rattled Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture ...
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Alert for carbon monoxide poisoning when electricity is down: People staying indoors without power should be on the alert for carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Fishermen in Miyagi Prefecture are working to ensure traditional salmon fishing continues there.
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Fish blanket beach in Hokkaido: Tons of fish have washed ashore on a beach in northern Japan, leaving local officials scrambling to dispose of them.
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Rare red aurora observed in Hokkaido: Aurora borealis has been observed in the northern Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido.
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After taking up running to keep fit, an elderly couple in Japan have continued to set a world record... and renew their commitment to each other ... Show more www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/video/
Sharing Japanese New Year's traditions: In Tochigi Prefecture, overseas families have been learning about Japanese New Year's traditions.
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Global remittance services poised for big leap: As international remittances take off, the global transfer firm Wise is among non-bank services hoping to expand ...
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Spreading the truth about Fukushima: A Canadian-Japanese University professor is working with the people of Fukushima to debunk damaging false rumors about the ...
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A museum in Hokkaido is shining a light on, and helping to revive, the culture of the area's indigenous Ainu people.www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/ataglance/2859/
A soothing soak for Hokkaido's monkeys: In winter, many Japanese people swear by a long soak in a hot spring. They're not alone.
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A company in Nagano Prefecture has embraced the spirit of "mottainai" (waste not, want not) and is dedicated to finding value in discarded items ... Show more www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/video/
Japan's salmon catch sinks as temperatures rise: Experts say a seafood favorite is heading for colder waters ... as fishing boat operators struggle to stay ...
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Autumn in Japan isn't only about fall foliage. It can also be enjoyed with winter cherry blossoms until late November at Mt. Sakurayama in Gunma Prefecture ... Show more www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/115/
UN COP28 climate summit kicks off: The 28th UN Climate Change Conference has opened in Dubai, with a call for urgent, collective action to prevent climate ...
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Quick Glance: King Urges COP28 to Be 'Critical Turning Point' in Climate Change Fight
- King Charles urges world leaders in Dubai to make COP28 a 'critical turning point' in the fight against global warming.
- He emphasizes the need for 'real action' to tackle the climate crisis and steer people and nations 'away from practices that make our world more dangerous'.
- The King says the hope of the world rests on their decisions during the summit, describing it as an 'unmissable opportunity' to reduce the risk of climate change.
- Reflecting on COP21, he hopes COP28 'will be another critical turning point towards genuine transformational action' as scientists warn of alarming tipping points being reached.
Welcoming autumn for over 1,000 years: The yellow leaves of a massive ginkgo tree in Hiroshima Prefecture herald the arrival of fall weather.
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Kenrokuen garden prepares for winter: Preparations for snow have begun at Japan's renown Kenrokuen garden.
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'Robocart' helps patients get around: A self-driving cart could soon make travel easier for mobility-challenged people.
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Evolution of planetariums: This year marks a century since the birth of the modern planetarium. There are now around 300 facilities operating in Japan ...
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Capybara relaxes in a hot bath: A zoo in Japan's Nagano Prefecture is pampering its capybaras with hot baths to help the giant rodents cope with winter.
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Click here to watch emergency news programs on North Korea's suspected missile launch on our domestic NHK General TV channel with simultaneous AI-translations ... Show more www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/gtvlive/
Live Streaming - NHK Domestic Channel | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: In the event of a major earthquake, tsunami or other emergencies, live streaming of NHK General TV ...
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Enjoying chance encounters with unfamiliar books: A library on the Seto Inland Sea has 3,000 books donated from all over Japan and a nationwide fan base.
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New butterfly species discovered in 3.5 million-year-old fossil: Japanese researchers have determined that a fossilized butterfly dug up in Gunma Prefecture ...
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Long-term stimulus benefits seen as unclear: A package of stimulus measures to support households got some positive reactions, but there were doubts about how ...
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Thai migrant workers targeted by Hamas: Thai migrant workers who survived a Hamas attack say they were targeted intentionally.
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Japan grapples with wave of bear attacks: With the number of bear attacks rising steeply, affected communities are coming up with countermeasures.
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Mount Fuji gets season's first snowcap: Japan's highest peak, Mount Fuji, has been capped with snow for the first time this season ...
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After using the enforced break to upskill, magician returns to the stage better than ever.
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A French chemist helping Nagano Prefecture promote local ingredients sees wider potential for wasabi.
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People from across the globe gathered in Iwate Prefecture on Sunday for a noodle-eating contest.
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Restoration work on a giant art installation by Okamoto Taro is now underway.
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Researchers unveil first evidence of spinning black hole: An international team of researchers says it has found the first direct evidence that a black hole is ...
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