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In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News — 227 episodes
Heavy rain — What to watch out for when evacuating on foot or by car
Timor-Leste's Gusmao reflects on 20 years of independence
Amazon basin mercury crisis echoes Japan's Minamata tragedy
Gen Z takes action against corruption and inequality
Mixed results one month in Australia's youth social media ban
Sri Lankan leader seeks deeper ties with Japan
'Forgive, but never forget': Researching Japan's occupation of Singapore
Why Japan is obsessed with 3D bubble stickers
How wig making in Thailand helps cancer patients and prisoners
Japan recruits foreign bus drivers amid worsening labor shortage
Gold fever is destroying the Amazon rainforest
Myanmar crisis deepens as global focus fades
Japan's business manager visa dilemma: crackdown, or discouraging foreign entrepreneurs
'A civilization will die': Inside Trump's wartime messaging
Parents refuse to give up 15-year search for daughter missing in Japan tsunami
Edo-Tokyo Museum reopens with new immersive exhibits
North Korean Workers' Party congress signals 'confidence' ahead
Art inspires reflection and learning about nuclear weapons
Leader of Thailand's Move Forward Party discusses path to government
Thailand's same-sex marriage law, one year on
False eyelashes raise hard currency for North Korea
Japanese firms eye cleaner minerals industry
Japanese winemakers look to exports
Maria Sibylla Merian's butterflies: A scientific and artistic odyssey
Exiled Myanmar writer: Forging freedom through critical thinking
Yoon's life sentence: What it means for South Korea
After hearing the hibakusha, a new generation chooses to act
Advocates of nuclear ban treaty try to build momentum for change
Marshall Islands confront legacy of one threat as second looms
Japanese school student bravely illustrates gender struggle
Japan's nuclear dilemma
"The Postman from Nagasaki:" A film with a powerful message
After the hibakusha: the future of Japan's anti-nuclear movement
Pac-Man at 45: A classic game continues to shape pop culture
Young Thai voters weigh security and reform
Anxiety without end: A Japanese-American hibakusha's lonely fight
Japan's push for inclusive esports
Japan-based Myanmar voices call election a sham
STATELESS: The Japanese left behind in the Philippines
Analysis: How will Japan's economy fare in 2026?
Nuclear scientist implores colleagues to face moral responsibility
Goodbye, NYC MetroCard
Android Opera: For the love of Maria
Fake news spreads after quake in northern Japan
Japanese film festival showcases heartbreak and hope
Japanese manga industry turns to AI in anti-piracy fight
Anime in crisis: Japan's signature art form at risk
Snowstorms — What to do when driving
South Korea: A democracy shaken
Fathers in Japan struggle with double burden
Japan, Ukraine tackle teachers' wartime mental health
Students look to shape future of Japan-South Korea ties
Japanese scholar in a New York 'Thriller'
Japan's Nobel laureates call for better research support
Taiwan strengthens air defense, taking cues from US response to China
Japan's school absences hit record high as experts call for changes
50 years ago in Iceland, the walkout that narrowed the gender gap
Forgery rocks Japan's fine art scene
Video analysis suggests cover-up of Japan journalist's death in Myanmar
Adult diapers take center stage at fashion show in Japan
Seoul court hosts real-life political drama
'Good morning from Gaza': An artist's message to the world
Feuding clouds South Korea presidential election
South Korea: Former first lady beset by corruption scandal
Asian students help preserve World War Two Burma campaign memories
Apple's North Star: How Steve Jobs took inspiration from Sony
Steve Jobs and Japanese prints: A lifelong love
Why Senegal’s young people are abandoning their country
Hiroshima: Remembering young foreign victims
South Korea's Lee plays it safe on diplomacy
Hero climber forges a path for fellow Sherpas
Experts: Tariffs will reshape Asia
How South Korea forged US tariff deal
'Gundam' creator talks war and robot anime
Musical messages: Hiroshima piano tuner, atomic-bombed instrument, US pianist perform for peace
Myanmar: Investigation uncovers clues about shocking school attack
Dreams in darkness aboard the Kyiv Express
Kazuo Ishiguro: Recalling the past, reshaping the future
En garde! Japan-made glove takes fencing world by storm
South Korea: A review of President Lee Jae-myung's first month in office
Global thirst for matcha strains Japan's green tea industry
'War is uncivilized': Malaysia's 'Giant of Asia' warns of rising instability
Harmony amid hostilities
Rice prices soar amid ongoing shortage
Preparing for the next pandemic
Scientists in race to fight drug resistance
NATO chief shares insights in exclusive interview with NHK World
Radio Free Asia silenced by Trump's spending cuts
Behind the scenes at the conclave with Japan's Cardinal Kikuchi Isao
Jane Birkin's legacy in Japan
Hopes of a better life end in tragedy as migrant numbers soar
Skilled foreign workers face problems in Japan
Ukraine: Fear and distrust as Russia's invasion reaches crossroads
Hoping for a better future: How a Gaza schoolgirl learns Japanese amid violence and uncertainty
Myanmar: People's struggle depicted in manga
Sexual violence survivors in Ukraine plead for justice
Jane Birkin's lasting mark on Japan
China's migrant workers face desperate times
Hiroshima piano with tragic backstory takes center stage
The party is over ― Oren Cass makes the case for US tariffs
Retired US immigration judge sounds a warning
Chinese graduates turn to stable public-service jobs
Fukushima Daiichi: Behind the gates
Flower power: One man's legacy colors a bright future
Fukushima: The healing power of flowers
How an American businessman moves Japan's old homes into the modern age
Column: South Korea martial law declaration remains shrouded in mystery
Sparrows vanish from Japan's landscape
Inflation, trade and division: What's at stake in the US election
Syrian man draws on own upheaval to help Noto quake survivors
Legendary sushi master helps other top chefs learn about real Japanese food
Homelessness in Japan: Unique solutions with broad benefit
US investment strategist: Trump agenda raises inflation risk
Japan climbers who perished on K2 win Piolet d'Or
Shattered but not broken: the fight to rebuild Suzu
Japan coastal city aims to ride digital nomad wave
Quake-stricken Noto residents rally to rebuild heart of community
Polish wrestlers find true spirit of Japanese sumo
Muhammad Yunus outlines vision for new Bangladesh
In harmony: How retro Japanese pop strikes a chord in South Korea
"They wouldn't even let me die"—Russia's "systematic torture" of Ukrainian POWs
Veteran US sinologist: Distinguish Communist Party from Chinese people
Red shift in a deep blue city
Travel with pride: Japan welcomes LGBTQ tourists
Dreams of Mt. Fuji: A foreign guide's endless climb
Experts: No easy fix for outdated UN Security Council
Mapping Japan's hiking trails step by step for foreign hikers
US election: Time running out for absentee voting from Japan
Why Indian workers settled in Japan's horse-racing heartland
Japan's tourist industry eyes sustainable success after record-breaking year
Japanese animator brings origami to life through CG
Myanmar's brain drain: young people seek a better life
Renewed popularity of Japanese pop songs in South Korea sparks new era of cultural appreciation
Ukraine: Women step up to maintain essential services
Record numbers of young Japanese taking their lives —What can be done?
Column: South Korean President Yoon faces fallout from martial law gambit
UN official calls for humanitarian aid amid "relief and hope" for Gaza
Reflections on my grandparents' experience of Kobe 1995 quake
Shogi master and mother of 1995 Japan quake victim keep his dream alive
Sticking together: New Yorkers build community via subway walls
Analysis: Why Nihon Hidankyo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
Korean hibakusha: Honoring the legacy of Lee Jong-keun
Hokkaido Pinot Noir: A new frontier for Japanese wine
No cost too high as China’s maternity market swaps tradition for luxury
Kokeshi-doll vending machine spotlights Japanese handicraft
Young S.Koreans falling back in love with good old-fashioned books
Japanese POW breaks silence about brutal ordeal in Siberia
Last survivors: Collecting stories about Japan's nuclear bomb horror
Why Japan is running low on rice
AI brings World War Two testimonies to life
'Flame of Peace' project: From Hiroshima to Pearl Harbor
Nagasaki's story retold: Street performer helps children understand bombing
Myanmar's education system under attack
Piano that survived Hiroshima bombing inspires hope for peace
On the frontline of a humanitarian crisis
Palestinian struggle presented in Japanese theater
Myanmar resistance appeals to Japan for aid
EU Commissioner: Revised AI Act will reduce risks, spur innovation
The dilemma posed by Myanmar's ruling military junta
Expert: Pakistan floods highlight need for better disaster preparation
Heat shock accidents rise when temperatures drop suddenly
Syllables of sorrow: Preserving Hiroshima memories through poetry
What will America's Taiwan policy look like after the presidential election?
Indian American voters make voices heard
Japanese language learning service forges bond beyond screens
Drone force boosts Japan quake relief
Japanese film luminaries shine at Cannes
Putin defies ICC arrest warrant with Mongolia visit
Climate change scorches world as AI raises electricity demand
Democrat Tim Walz's long-standing China ties
India election exposes divide among voters on ruling party's pro-Hindu agenda
Rwanda to Fukushima: Artist shows power of rejuvenation
Japanese firms look to protect workers against heatstroke
Syria's struggle for democracy: A conversation with Yassin al-Haj Saleh
Rocketing property prices in Tokyo could be worsening fertility rate
"It is possible to have a heroic life, even if it is a small one."
Planning for a family, and preparing for the worst
Reimagining Iraq: 20 years on
Eliza Scidmore: The woman behind Washington's cherry trees
Historic Kuroshima works to rebuild after Noto quake
Irpin and Bucha one year on: Life in Ukraine's war-torn cities
Sakura trees inspire a sweet delicacy in Fukushima
French soccer star Mbappe urges others to dream big
Linguist trains disaster volunteers to speak from the heart
Securing Ukraine's northern border
American washi pioneer takes on challenge of career
The show goes on for National Ballet of Ukraine
Ainu work to build a sense of community in urban Japan
New law makes it easier for Ukrainian soldiers to freeze sperm
Relics from World War Two offer closure to families of fallen soldiers
Noto Peninsula quake leaves foreign residents feeling isolated
Nobel laureate's abortion story highlights gender gap
Ukrainian para athlete gives up gold for war-torn country
A Brazilian cartoon with a somber message
Myanmar: Fighting to rebuild their country
Ukraine's civilians play key role in drone war
AI advertising model creates opportunities and concerns
Ahiko: A home away from home
Open-source investigations uncover Russian war crimes
Myanmar shadow government: Fightback just getting started
Somalia on the brink of famine
Leading scholar says anger in Russia could be Putin's downfall
Protesters in Myanmar risk their futures for democracy
Can Japan's currency intervention keep yen afloat?
Iranians in Japan take to the streets
Federal Reserve meets inflation with 'tough love'
Japanese film festival portrays struggle in Myanmar
Living for others key to happiness for Japanese winner of 'Asia’s Nobel'
'Parthenon of shipwrecks' helps reboot tourism in Greece
A helping hand for new foreign mothers in Japan
Refugees feel trapped as Greek government tightens asylum policy
Ukraine war hinders Japan homecomings from Sakhalin
Kyoto, Kyiv unite in ballet spectacular
Vienna talks on banning nuclear weapons come at critical juncture
UNHCR calls for more action to address global refugee crisis
Japanese director explores the meaning of family
Grieving father: flawed thinking behind 2011 tragedy
Europe's fashion industry embraces animal-friendly threads
Shapes of things to come: Steve Jobs and Japanese ceramics
Resistance on the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival
Myanmar: Military employs scorched-earth tactic
Odesa artist shines spotlight on unity
Food expert urges action on global fertilizer crunch
Myanmar military steps up attacks on ethnic groups
Kuma Kengo builds tunnel into Murakami Haruki wonderland
WHO expert: COVID-19 still 'very dangerous' two years into pandemic
Bitter memories and ongoing suffering for Okinawan islanders