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In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News — 227 episodes

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Heavy rain — What to watch out for when evacuating on foot or by car

2

Timor-Leste's Gusmao reflects on 20 years of independence

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Amazon basin mercury crisis echoes Japan's Minamata tragedy

4

Gen Z takes action against corruption and inequality

5

Mixed results one month in Australia's youth social media ban

6

Sri Lankan leader seeks deeper ties with Japan

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'Forgive, but never forget': Researching Japan's occupation of Singapore

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Why Japan is obsessed with 3D bubble stickers

9

How wig making in Thailand helps cancer patients and prisoners

10

Japan recruits foreign bus drivers amid worsening labor shortage

11

Gold fever is destroying the Amazon rainforest

12

Myanmar crisis deepens as global focus fades

13

Japan's business manager visa dilemma: crackdown, or discouraging foreign entrepreneurs

14

'A civilization will die': Inside Trump's wartime messaging

15

Parents refuse to give up 15-year search for daughter missing in Japan tsunami

16

Edo-Tokyo Museum reopens with new immersive exhibits

17

North Korean Workers' Party congress signals 'confidence' ahead

18

Art inspires reflection and learning about nuclear weapons

19

Leader of Thailand's Move Forward Party discusses path to government

20

Thailand's same-sex marriage law, one year on

21

False eyelashes raise hard currency for North Korea

22

Japanese firms eye cleaner minerals industry

23

Japanese winemakers look to exports

24

Maria Sibylla Merian's butterflies: A scientific and artistic odyssey

25

Exiled Myanmar writer: Forging freedom through critical thinking

26

Yoon's life sentence: What it means for South Korea

27

After hearing the hibakusha, a new generation chooses to act

28

Advocates of nuclear ban treaty try to build momentum for change

29

Marshall Islands confront legacy of one threat as second looms

30

Japanese school student bravely illustrates gender struggle

31

Japan's nuclear dilemma

32

"The Postman from Nagasaki:" A film with a powerful message

33

After the hibakusha: the future of Japan's anti-nuclear movement

34

Pac-Man at 45: A classic game continues to shape pop culture

35

Young Thai voters weigh security and reform

36

Anxiety without end: A Japanese-American hibakusha's lonely fight

37

Japan's push for inclusive esports

38

Japan-based Myanmar voices call election a sham

39

STATELESS: The Japanese left behind in the Philippines

40

Analysis: How will Japan's economy fare in 2026?

41

Nuclear scientist implores colleagues to face moral responsibility

42

Goodbye, NYC MetroCard

43

Android Opera: For the love of Maria

44

Fake news spreads after quake in northern Japan

45

Japanese film festival showcases heartbreak and hope

46

Japanese manga industry turns to AI in anti-piracy fight

47

Anime in crisis: Japan's signature art form at risk

48

Snowstorms — What to do when driving

49

South Korea: A democracy shaken

50

Fathers in Japan struggle with double burden

51

Japan, Ukraine tackle teachers' wartime mental health

52

Students look to shape future of Japan-South Korea ties

53

Japanese scholar in a New York 'Thriller'

54

Japan's Nobel laureates call for better research support

55

Taiwan strengthens air defense, taking cues from US response to China

56

Japan's school absences hit record high as experts call for changes

57

50 years ago in Iceland, the walkout that narrowed the gender gap

58

Forgery rocks Japan's fine art scene

59

Video analysis suggests cover-up of Japan journalist's death in Myanmar

60

Adult diapers take center stage at fashion show in Japan

61

Seoul court hosts real-life political drama

62

'Good morning from Gaza': An artist's message to the world

63

Feuding clouds South Korea presidential election

64

South Korea: Former first lady beset by corruption scandal

65

Asian students help preserve World War Two Burma campaign memories

66

Apple's North Star: How Steve Jobs took inspiration from Sony

67

Steve Jobs and Japanese prints: A lifelong love

68

Why Senegal’s young people are abandoning their country

69

Hiroshima: Remembering young foreign victims

70

South Korea's Lee plays it safe on diplomacy

71

Hero climber forges a path for fellow Sherpas

72

Experts: Tariffs will reshape Asia

73

How South Korea forged US tariff deal

74

'Gundam' creator talks war and robot anime

75

Musical messages: Hiroshima piano tuner, atomic-bombed instrument, US pianist perform for peace

76

Myanmar: Investigation uncovers clues about shocking school attack

77

Dreams in darkness aboard the Kyiv Express

78

Kazuo Ishiguro: Recalling the past, reshaping the future

79

En garde! Japan-made glove takes fencing world by storm

80

South Korea: A review of President Lee Jae-myung's first month in office

81

Global thirst for matcha strains Japan's green tea industry

82

'War is uncivilized': Malaysia's 'Giant of Asia' warns of rising instability

83

Harmony amid hostilities

84

Rice prices soar amid ongoing shortage

85

Preparing for the next pandemic

86

Scientists in race to fight drug resistance

87

NATO chief shares insights in exclusive interview with NHK World

88

Radio Free Asia silenced by Trump's spending cuts

89

Behind the scenes at the conclave with Japan's Cardinal Kikuchi Isao

90

Jane Birkin's legacy in Japan

91

Hopes of a better life end in tragedy as migrant numbers soar

92

Skilled foreign workers face problems in Japan

93

Ukraine: Fear and distrust as Russia's invasion reaches crossroads

94

Hoping for a better future: How a Gaza schoolgirl learns Japanese amid violence and uncertainty

95

Myanmar: People's struggle depicted in manga

96

Sexual violence survivors in Ukraine plead for justice

97

Jane Birkin's lasting mark on Japan

98

China's migrant workers face desperate times

99

Hiroshima piano with tragic backstory takes center stage

100

The party is over ― Oren Cass makes the case for US tariffs

101

Retired US immigration judge sounds a warning

102

Chinese graduates turn to stable public-service jobs

103

Fukushima Daiichi: Behind the gates

104

Flower power: One man's legacy colors a bright future

105

Fukushima: The healing power of flowers

106

How an American businessman moves Japan's old homes into the modern age

107

Column: South Korea martial law declaration remains shrouded in mystery

108

Sparrows vanish from Japan's landscape

109

Inflation, trade and division: What's at stake in the US election

110

Syrian man draws on own upheaval to help Noto quake survivors

111

Legendary sushi master helps other top chefs learn about real Japanese food

112

Homelessness in Japan: Unique solutions with broad benefit

113

US investment strategist: Trump agenda raises inflation risk

114

Japan climbers who perished on K2 win Piolet d'Or

115

Shattered but not broken: the fight to rebuild Suzu

116

Japan coastal city aims to ride digital nomad wave

117

Quake-stricken Noto residents rally to rebuild heart of community

118

Polish wrestlers find true spirit of Japanese sumo

119

Muhammad Yunus outlines vision for new Bangladesh

120

In harmony: How retro Japanese pop strikes a chord in South Korea

121

"They wouldn't even let me die"—Russia's "systematic torture" of Ukrainian POWs

122

Veteran US sinologist: Distinguish Communist Party from Chinese people

123

Red shift in a deep blue city

124

Travel with pride: Japan welcomes LGBTQ tourists

125

Dreams of Mt. Fuji: A foreign guide's endless climb

126

Experts: No easy fix for outdated UN Security Council

127

Mapping Japan's hiking trails step by step for foreign hikers

128

US election: Time running out for absentee voting from Japan

129

Why Indian workers settled in Japan's horse-racing heartland

130

Japan's tourist industry eyes sustainable success after record-breaking year

131

Japanese animator brings origami to life through CG

132

Myanmar's brain drain: young people seek a better life

133

Renewed popularity of Japanese pop songs in South Korea sparks new era of cultural appreciation

134

Ukraine: Women step up to maintain essential services

135

Record numbers of young Japanese taking their lives —What can be done?

136

Column: South Korean President Yoon faces fallout from martial law gambit

137

UN official calls for humanitarian aid amid "relief and hope" for Gaza

138

Reflections on my grandparents' experience of Kobe 1995 quake

139

Shogi master and mother of 1995 Japan quake victim keep his dream alive

140

Sticking together: New Yorkers build community via subway walls

141

Analysis: Why Nihon Hidankyo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

142

Korean hibakusha: Honoring the legacy of Lee Jong-keun

143

Hokkaido Pinot Noir: A new frontier for Japanese wine

144

No cost too high as China’s maternity market swaps tradition for luxury

145

Kokeshi-doll vending machine spotlights Japanese handicraft

146

Young S.Koreans falling back in love with good old-fashioned books

147

Japanese POW breaks silence about brutal ordeal in Siberia

148

Last survivors: Collecting stories about Japan's nuclear bomb horror

149

Why Japan is running low on rice

150

AI brings World War Two testimonies to life

151

'Flame of Peace' project: From Hiroshima to Pearl Harbor

152

Nagasaki's story retold: Street performer helps children understand bombing

153

Myanmar's education system under attack

154

Piano that survived Hiroshima bombing inspires hope for peace

155

On the frontline of a humanitarian crisis

156

Palestinian struggle presented in Japanese theater

157

Myanmar resistance appeals to Japan for aid

158

EU Commissioner: Revised AI Act will reduce risks, spur innovation

159

The dilemma posed by Myanmar's ruling military junta

160

Expert: Pakistan floods highlight need for better disaster preparation

161

Heat shock accidents rise when temperatures drop suddenly

162

Syllables of sorrow: Preserving Hiroshima memories through poetry

163

What will America's Taiwan policy look like after the presidential election?

164

Indian American voters make voices heard

165

Japanese language learning service forges bond beyond screens

166

Drone force boosts Japan quake relief

167

Japanese film luminaries shine at Cannes

168

Putin defies ICC arrest warrant with Mongolia visit

169

Climate change scorches world as AI raises electricity demand

170

Democrat Tim Walz's long-standing China ties

171

India election exposes divide among voters on ruling party's pro-Hindu agenda

172

Rwanda to Fukushima: Artist shows power of rejuvenation

173

Japanese firms look to protect workers against heatstroke

174

Syria's struggle for democracy: A conversation with Yassin al-Haj Saleh

175

Rocketing property prices in Tokyo could be worsening fertility rate

176

"It is possible to have a heroic life, even if it is a small one."

177

Planning for a family, and preparing for the worst

178

Reimagining Iraq: 20 years on

179

Eliza Scidmore: The woman behind Washington's cherry trees

180

Historic Kuroshima works to rebuild after Noto quake

181

Irpin and Bucha one year on: Life in Ukraine's war-torn cities

182

Sakura trees inspire a sweet delicacy in Fukushima

183

French soccer star Mbappe urges others to dream big

184

Linguist trains disaster volunteers to speak from the heart

185

Securing Ukraine's northern border

186

American washi pioneer takes on challenge of career

187

The show goes on for National Ballet of Ukraine

188

Ainu work to build a sense of community in urban Japan

189

New law makes it easier for Ukrainian soldiers to freeze sperm

190

Relics from World War Two offer closure to families of fallen soldiers

191

Noto Peninsula quake leaves foreign residents feeling isolated

192

Nobel laureate's abortion story highlights gender gap

193

Ukrainian para athlete gives up gold for war-torn country

194

A Brazilian cartoon with a somber message

195

Myanmar: Fighting to rebuild their country

196

Ukraine's civilians play key role in drone war

197

AI advertising model creates opportunities and concerns

198

Ahiko: A home away from home

199

Open-source investigations uncover Russian war crimes

200

Myanmar shadow government: Fightback just getting started

201

Somalia on the brink of famine

202

Leading scholar says anger in Russia could be Putin's downfall

203

Protesters in Myanmar risk their futures for democracy

204

Can Japan's currency intervention keep yen afloat?

205

Iranians in Japan take to the streets

206

Federal Reserve meets inflation with 'tough love'

207

Japanese film festival portrays struggle in Myanmar

208

Living for others key to happiness for Japanese winner of 'Asia’s Nobel'

209

'Parthenon of shipwrecks' helps reboot tourism in Greece

210

A helping hand for new foreign mothers in Japan

211

Refugees feel trapped as Greek government tightens asylum policy

212

Ukraine war hinders Japan homecomings from Sakhalin

213

Kyoto, Kyiv unite in ballet spectacular

214

Vienna talks on banning nuclear weapons come at critical juncture

215

UNHCR calls for more action to address global refugee crisis

216

Japanese director explores the meaning of family

217

Grieving father: flawed thinking behind 2011 tragedy

218

Europe's fashion industry embraces animal-friendly threads

219

Shapes of things to come: Steve Jobs and Japanese ceramics

220

Resistance on the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival

221

Myanmar: Military employs scorched-earth tactic

222

Odesa artist shines spotlight on unity

223

Food expert urges action on global fertilizer crunch

224

Myanmar military steps up attacks on ethnic groups

225

Kuma Kengo builds tunnel into Murakami Haruki wonderland

226

WHO expert: COVID-19 still 'very dangerous' two years into pandemic

227

Bitter memories and ongoing suffering for Okinawan islanders