Seasons & Episodes
Painting with Soul
The "To-Kon Painters" add color to the lives of people who are short on cash. They're volunteers who will travel anywher
Detroit Revealed: My Grandfather John Hersey and America
American journalist John Hersey (1914-1993) opened the eyes of much of the world to the aftermath of the atomic bombing
A Single Pen: The World of Artist Manabu Ikeda
Japanese artist Manabu Ikeda makes ultra-detailed drawings with the fine tip of a single pen. As a resident artist at a
Miatari Finders
In search of wanted criminals, the Japanese police have a secret weapon they use when all other investigative methods fa
Legendary Giant Tree of Yakushima
In ancient times, Japan was once covered with trees. Traces of this primordial forest still remain in the deep, untouche
Boxing Woman
Fiona is a senior account manager for a company in Shanghai that promotes overseas luxury brands. Her days are occupied
An Honest Death: A Palliative Care Doctor's Final Days
It all began with an unusual request: "Could you film everything about me until I die?" Masahiro Tanaka was a palliative
Fukushima Mothers
Three Japanese mothers who lived through the 2011 nuclear disaster in Fukushima Prefecture make a special trip to the ea
One Last Vision: A Photographer's Final Journey
Photographer Yoshikazu Shirakawa traveled the untouched corners of the world as part of a lifelong quest to rediscover t
Between Two Homes: A 102-Year Old Japanese Woman in South Korea
Fusako Kunita is a 102-year-old Japanese woman who has lived on the Korean Peninsula for more than 70 years. Like many o
Strategy Gone Awry: Revisiting the US Air Raids on Japan
The United States dominates the world in airpower. Behind the birth of the US Air Force is a little-known story about th
Valens's Return Home: A Rwandan Genocide Offender 22 Years On
During the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, an overwhelming number of people were slaughtered in ethnic conflicts between the Tuts
Chasing the Father's Shadow: Vietnamese Children of Japanese Soldiers
72 years after the end of World War II, a group of about a dozen people visited Japan. They were born and raised in Viet
The Fisherman and the Forest
On March 11, 2011, a huge tsunami generated by the Great East Japan Earthquake struck Japan's northeastern coast, includ
Setsuko Thurlow's Quest: A World Without Nuclear Weapons
Setsuko Thurlow was 13 when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. Horrific scenes of pain and destruction were burne
Tsuruko's Tea Journey
In one form of the Japanese tea ceremony, the host serves traditional kaiseki cuisine, sake and finally tea to the guest
The Changing Face of Greed: A Power of Darkness Awakens - Part 1
Going quicker, farther, and striving for more. Since when have we been living in this kind of world? We can't do without
The Changing Face of Greed: A Power of Darkness Awakens - Part 2
In the second half of our 2018 special look at capitalism, we delve into the source of humans' greed, the driving force
Lives Overshadowed by Crime: The Underground Website Murder
In August 2007, 31-year-old Rie Isogai was brutally killed by 3 men who met online, in a case called the Underground Web
Lives Overshadowed by Crime: The Wakayama Curry Poisoning Incident
In 1998, four innocent people lost their lives when arsenic was mixed into curry served at a summer festival, in what is
Survivor Trees: Hiroshima Revealed
August 6, 1945, Hiroshima was devastated by an atomic bombing. Yet some trees survived, brought back life and gave peopl
I Was a Caged Bird: Psychiatric Hospitalization in Japan
Japan is a psychiatric hospital superpower. About 20% of all the psychiatric hospital beds in the world are concentrated
Nike's Backstory: Unknown Bonds with Japan
"Shoe Dog", the memoir by Nike founder Phil Knight, has been an unexpected hit in Japan. It candidly talks about how mor
A Life with Flowers
There is a 15-hectare flower park on the island of Nokonoshima, 2km offshore in Hakata Bay in southwestern Japan. The pa
Houses for Peace: Exploring the Legacy of Floyd Schmoe
Nearly 70 years ago, an American named Floyd Schmoe arrived in the atomic-bombed city of Hiroshima on a mission of peace
Mt. Ishizuchi: Mountain of the Gods
Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest peak in western Japan, has been venerated by local residents for centuries. A sea of clouds o
Hearing the Voices of Nagasaki Survivors
American writer Susan Southard's Nagasaki: Life After Nuclear War has garnered wide acclaim. The book project developed
A World of Boisterous Silence
Children who cannot hear learn through sign language at Meisei Gakuen, a school in Tokyo. Their small hands weave togeth
Life at the Bottom of China's Labor Market
Behind the big city glamour of Shen Zhen, China, lie its back alleys, stretching out from the job allocation office of t
China's Largest Relocation Policy: Part 1
Beijing is staging the largest-ever relocation policy by moving entire remote villages to suburbs near cities to solve p
China's Largest Relocation Policy: Part 2
Beijing is staging the largest-ever relocation policy by moving entire remote villages to suburbs near cities to solve p
An 18-Year-Old's Departure
7 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, actress Alice Hirose visits Otsuchi Town in Iwate Prefecture. She meets a
The Pianist in the Rubble
Aeham Ahmad was born and raised in Syria. Even during the civil war, he never stopped playing the piano and singing. Sha
Manzanar Revealed
120,000 Japanese Americans, born free and equal, were stripped of their basic human rights and imprisoned during WWII wi
A Doctor Beside the Deathbed
80-year-old Dr. Kobori is as old as many of the people he cares for. Every day, he visits his elderly patients at their
Epic Challenge: A Race Across the Japanese Alps
The Trans Japan Alps Race is an intense run through the massive mountain ranges that cut across Japan's main island. Thi
Reviving Kumamoto Castle
In 2016, a series of destructive earthquakes struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan. When seen from afar, badl
Class Struggle: Changes to China's Education System
China's education system is undergoing enormous change. Many are unhappy with a decades-long focus on rote learning desi
A Vanished Dream: Wartime Story of My Japanese Grandfather
To American photojournalist Regina Boone, her paternal grandfather was an enigma. He was a hard-working Japanese immigra
Vessel of Friendship: An Untold Story
In 1855, a schooner departed from the Izu Peninsula, and set sail towards Russia. Newly-discovered documents tell an unt
Battling a Radiation Emergency: The Doctors at Fukushima Part 1
On March 11th, 2011, a huge earthquake and tsunami struck northeastern Japan. Three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nu
Battling a Radiation Emergency: The Doctors at Fukushima Part 2
On March 11th, 2011, a huge earthquake and tsunami struck northeastern Japan. Three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nu
Split-Screen Documentary: Nuclear Ghost Town - After 8 Years
THEN and NOW meet in this first-ever "split-screen documentary" about the town of Namie in Fukushima Prefecture, devasta
A Journey through Genders
24-year-old Takamasa Kobayashi has been trying to find his true gender since childhood. Born as a girl, he was one of th
Bettering Tibet
The largest Buddhist academy in the world lies deep in the mountains of the Chinese province of Sichuan. Larung Gar is a
I too was a Child of Camp.
A third-generation Japanese-American, Satsuki Ina, was born in 1944, Tule Lake internment camp during World War II. Her
Hope in the Dark
During World War II, more than 20,000 people of Japanese ancestry were forcibly relocated in Canada. Many of them were i
MATAGI - Worshipping Bears
Since ancient times, mountain people known as "matagi" have supported themselves in the snow country of Japan by hunting
Helping Hands - The Lives of Atomic Bomb Orphans
Some 6,500 children are believed to have lost their parents when the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima P
The United Red Army: A Troubled Legacy
In the late 60's and early 70's, anti-establishment political movements led by young people spread throughout the world,
The Lives of Japanese War Brides in America: Part 1
After WWII, more than 40,000 Japanese "war brides" married American soldiers and moved to the U.S., risking everything o
The Lives of Japanese War Brides in America: Part 2
After WWII, more than 40,000 Japanese "war brides" married American soldiers and moved to the U.S., risking everything o
1971 - Japanese Rugby Takes On England, And The World
Japanese rugby players once felt outmatched by larger competitors, including those from England, where the sport was bor
Chinese Internet Celebrities: Influencing the Huge Online Market
In China, many ordinary members of the public have successfully become internet celebrities known as "wanghong." There a
Henoko: Living with an American Base
In the town of Henoko in northern Okinawa Prefecture, major construction at an American base is underway. Since the Mari
Digging the Untold History
It's over a century since Brazil opened its doors to immigrants from Japan, and Japanese Brazilians have built a solid f
No More Plastic: In Search of a Sustainable Future - Part 1: Clearing Plastic from the Ocean
Plastic pollution litters the world's oceans. It's damaging marine wildlife and ecosystems. A war on plastic is breaking
No More Plastic: In Search of a Sustainable Future - Part 2: Frontlines of Global Business
Plastic pollution litters the world's oceans. The move away from the use of plastic is currently gaining steam around th
SAMURAI WALL
Castle design evolved in 17th century Japan with stone walls as a key feature. Sakamoto in Shiga Prefecture became famou
Repatriation: Resettling in North Korea
In Japan and South Korea, fact-finding research has begun to reveal the human costs and political backdrop of the North
MIYAKO, The Last Dance
Miyako Yoshida's precise and delicate performances earned critical acclaim at the Royal Ballet of England. She remained
8K Documentary: The Microscopic World of iPS Cells
Doctors at Osaka University performed the world's first transplant of heart muscle cells derived from induced pluripoten
All That Remains
An American famous photographer, Richard Misrach, and a Mexican contemporary composer, Guillermo Galindo, have worked to
Stumbling Toward the Precipice
Since the end of the Cold War, the threat of apocalyptic, all-out nuclear war may have receded from most people's minds,
Refugee Heroes: The Road to Tokyo
Following its historic debut in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, the Refugee Team is heading again to this summer's Tokyo Olympic
Dignity for All: The Legacy of Sadako Ogata
Sadako Ogata served as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees during a decade of ethnic conflict after the end of the Col
Digital Detectives
"Digital Detectives" explores how Open Source Investigations have sparked a revolution in journalism. In their quest for
10 Years and Beyond: iPS Cells and Kyoto University's CiRA
Kyoto University's Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA) celebrates their 10th anniversary in April 2020.
Journalism of Hope
Nowadays, there is a movement called "Constructive Journalism" occurring worldwide, in which citizens and the media gath
OKINA Dance of Life
Noh-Kyogen is allegedly the most ancient existing form of theater. Among its repertories, "Okina-Sanbaso" is performed o
Oswald and JFK UNSOLVED CASES Part 1: The Pawn
The assassination of US President John F. Kennedy is still shrouded in mystery. With the help of top experts, NHK takes
Oswald and JFK UNSOLVED CASES Part 2: The Chessmaster
6 months before JFK was killed, Lee Harvey Oswald attempted a separate assassination. Our coverage reveals the possibili
Peace and Justice: The Spirit of Japan's Postwar Constitution
The coronavirus crisis has pushed many to the brink of poverty. A lifeline has been provided by Article 25 of the Japane
Pandemic Diaries: How the Emergency Declaration Affected Us
For months now, the Japanese have found themselves on an emotional rollercoaster every evening when the count of new cor
Tsuruko's Tea Journey in Germany
Hanzawa Tsuruko is a master of "chaji," a tea ceremony that starts with an exquisitely prepared meal and finishes with m
Exposing the Coronavirus: Our Invisible Enemy in 3DCG
We fear what we cannot see. Much of the terror caused by the novel coronavirus is because this mysterious enemy is invis
The Shape of Sound: A Piano Paints the Seasons of Nara
"The 72 Pentads of Yamato" produced by NHK Nara has garnered more than 2 million views online from around the world. Eac
AI vs Pandemic: Part 1
Using the latest AI technology, can we defeat our "invisible enemy," the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19? It was
AI vs Pandemic: Part 2
Using the latest AI technology, can we defeat our "invisible enemy," the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19? In Part
The Lost Textile of Ryukyu
The Ryukyu Kingdom (15C-19C) flourished in present-day Okinawa through international trade, and developed a unique cultu
Poisonous Secrets: What Did Japan and the US Bury?
75 years ago, Japan and the US each developed chemical weapons and trained their troops to use them. Near the end of the
FACES the Special - Voices of Hope for an Inclusive Future
NHK is collaborating with 12 public broadcasters around the world to promote a project called "FACES" to tackle against
Koza, Okinawa: Base Town Blues
A historic music pub reopened in Koza, Okinawa Prefecture, near Kadena Air Base, in 2019. The owner, rock musician Miyan
UNTOLD STORIES OF THE BATTLE OF OKINAWA: Women and Teens on the Frontline
The final stages of World War II... The islands of Okinawa turned into a theater of war the United States military calle
3/11 - The Tsunami: The First 3 Days
Using footage shot at the center of the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, we bring you a story of horr
3/11 - The Tsunami: The First Year
After the mega-tsunami hit Japan in 2011, survivors who'd lost everything struggled to recover. Many people lost not onl
GREAT RACE: You'll Never Run Alone
In a year when countless sporting events were canceled, an unprecedented long-distance race was born: "UTMB for the plan
Gifts from a Parent's Deathbed
Dr. Oichiro Kobori (82) cares for dying patients at their homes. Many live with middle-aged and older children who are c
KEN WATANABE - A Compassionate View: The Decade Since the Great East Japan Earthquake
On March 11, 2011, Japan was rocked by the Great East Japan Earthquake that tragically claimed the lives of more than 15
Global Commons Stewardship
The global commons - our forests, oceans, climate and biodiversity - belong to all who dwell on Earth. And they are faci
Generation 3.11: A Decade Journey
Ever since a massive earthquake and tsunami struck northeastern Japan in 2011, NHK WORLD-JAPAN has been following the li
Fukushima Monologue
Following the March 2011 accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, everyone within a 20km area was orde
Enku: The Enigma of a Wandering Sculptor Monk
The itinerant monk Enku traversed Japan in the 17th century, carving religious sculptures along the way. More than 5,300
"War Victims Die Twice"
It's said that victims of war die a second time if their remains aren't returned to their families. This is the case for
What You Taught Me About My Son
In 2007, an unknown Japanese youth with severe autism wrote a book of essays in Japanese titled "The Reason I Jump." Aut
Recovery in 300,000 Pictures
After the massive earthquake of March 11, 2011 struck his hometown Minamisanriku, photographer Sato Shinichi quickly eva
Hearing the Voice of Nakamura Tetsu
Under his motto, "shine a light on a small corner of the world," Dr. Nakamura Tetsu devoted his life to aiding the peopl
Social Media and the Tides of Democracy
The January attack on the US Capitol shocked the world. In the crowd that day was retired teacher Jennifer Marler protes
Eyes in a Crisis
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a global problem. The World Health Organization is sounding the alarm. In Japan, more and
Seek Nothing, Just Sit
Seek nothing, just sit. This is the zen practice pursued at Antaiji, a Soto school zen temple hidden deep in the mountai
The Lifesaving Fuel Train
The March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan disrupted supplies of gasoline to many communities causing h
Karl and Tina: Embracing Village Life in Japan
There exists in rural Niigata Prefecture a collection of traditional Kominka homes that have been renovated to create wh
A Man Who Aligned Japan with the Nazis
NHK has been given access to startling audiotapes that provide a new perspective on the maneuvering carried out by Japan
Empty Homes, Shattered Dreams: China's "Ghost Castles"
A curious sight has emerged in the economically flourishing cities of China: Apartment buildings in which construction h
We're Not "Gaijin"!
Witness the tears, laughter and true history of Japanese-Brazilians. Japan has seen a sharp rise in foreign workers, sta
A Maiko's Coiffure: Beautiful Ties in Kyoto
Kyoto Prefecture's entertainment districts, called Kagai, are famous for the young maiko girls who live and work there.
Sahel Rosa — A War Orphan's Journey
Actor Sahel Rosa was 4 when she became an orphan in war-torn Iran. After losing everything, she settled in Japan with he
My School of Many Colors
A diverse student body thrives at a middle school in western Japan known for its inclusive education. Some have disabili
Finding Mr. Kondo: Tracing the Life of a Wartime Illustrator
In the waning days of World War II, Japan and the US fought a fierce battle on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. I
War and Disease: Falling to Malaria
As the coronavirus affects people the world over, the newfound attention on viruses has brought historical events relate
War and Disease: A Vaccine Tragedy
As the coronavirus affects people the world over, the newfound attention on viruses has brought historical events relate
Heirs of the Red Gene: A Century of Chinese Communist Rule
In 2020, the Communist Party of China celebrated its centenary, hailing its own legacy as a so-called "red gene." What d
Emperor Showa Speaks: The Path to War - Part 1 (1928-1937)
Eighty years have passed since the attack on Pearl Harbor, which led to the start of the Pacific War. It has recently co
Emperor Showa Speaks: The Path to War - Part 2 (1937-1941)
Soon after Japan's defeat, Emperor Showa spoke at great length about the path to the Pacific War. This discussion was re
FINDING SATOSHI
This is the bizarre story of a worldwide hunt to find a mysterious Japanese man named Satoshi. It started as a puzzle in
A Monk’s Lessons: Living Amid Death From COVID
Unable to properly bid farewell to deceased loved ones, especially during the COVID pandemic, many have sought solace at
Carbon Farming: A Climate Solution Under Our Feet
A powerful tool for curbing climate change is right beneath our feet ... soil! Carbon farming, also called regenerative
Reviving Tezuma: Japan's Traditional Magic
Tezuma is a form of magic unique to Japan that uses tools and movements not seen in Western magic. Some of the captivati
The Unknown Master of Restoration
Mayuyama Koji is an art restorer who works with antique dealers and museums nationwide. His unique skills allow him to f
Fukushima Monologue II
"What should be cherished? What should be passed on?" After the Fukushima nuclear accident, Matsumura Naoto stayed put i
Fukushima: The Curse of Groundwater
The decommissioning of the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant continues to produce contaminated water. Filtered to r
Ukraine: Prelude to a Crisis
Ukrainians know the value of freedom. In the past, they have staged revolutions and given up nuclear arms in the name of
Rainbow Family
Siblings Aru, age 3, and Kino, age 1, have 3 parents: father Fumino, who is transgender; mother Honoyo, Fumino's partner
A Teacher's Life Lesson
Mr. Takehana is a popular teacher at a high school in Kyoto Prefecture. His classes are highly interactive, filled with
Karl and Tina: Village Life in the Deep Snow
Nestled in rural Niigata Prefecture is a village of traditional Kominka homes that have been renovated by German archite
Daily Life in Times of War
Even in the depths of war, people maintain their daily routines – cooking, dressing up, even falling in love. NHK has
Kyiv, the Resistance of Citizens
In March, the Russian army was closing in on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, and it was expected to fall in a short perio
Art of the Inland Sea
The Seto Inland Sea, with over 700 islands, historically prospered from fishing and farming. These island communities ar
Art is Our Voice
We follow 21 dancers from Ukraine's famed National Opera and Ballet Theater on their summer Japan tour. Since Russia's i
Land of Rising Dreams?
"Japan is a developed country. A good country." That's what many Vietnamese people believe when they come to Japan as te
Karl and Tina: Bountiful Autumn in the Village
Situated in Niigata Prefecture is a village of distinctive Kominka traditional houses. Join us as we revisit some of the
Mississippi Revealed
Journey with Cannon Hersey as he explores parallels between battles over voting rights today and the historic struggles
JAPAN-NORTH KOREA SUMMIT: Behind the Curtain
The Japan-North Korea Summit 20 years ago took on the Japanese abduction issue and DPRK's nuclear threat. A Japanese dip
Mountainous Traditions
Near the 4,000 meter peaks of China's Qilian Mountains reside the Tu people. Blessed by rich nature, they live tradition
OKINAWA'S RETURN: 50 YEARS ON - Islands at Odds with Peace & Security -
In May, people in Japan's southwestern islands of Okinawa marked 50 years since the American military rule came to an en
Poet of the Piano Fuzjko Hemming: On a Journey to Chopin's Mallorca
Over 90 years old, Fuzjko Hemming still takes to the world's stages as a "pianist of the soul." But her life has not bee
Stopping the Next Pandemic: The Virus Hunters' Mission - Part 1
COVID-19 brought the threat of unknown viruses to global attention. This documentary, an international co-production wit
Danjuro: A Kabuki Star for Three Centuries
Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo in November of 2022 assumed the name Ichikawa Danjuro XIII in an important milestone in his
Stopping the Next Pandemic: The Virus Hunters' Mission - Part 2
COVID-19 brought the threat of unknown viruses to global attention. This documentary, a collaboration between Japanese a
Where Will Divided America Go from Here? US Midterm Elections 2022
The midterms are said to predict the next presidential election. Support for President Biden and the Democratic Party is
The Red Way: The Making of a Third Term
The Communist Party of China rules the country's 1.4 billion people. At its 20th National Congress, held in October 2022
A Voice to the Voiceless
Okinawa Prefecture is home to US military bases, and cases in which American servicemen abandon local women and leave th
Why I'm at War
Volodymyr Demchenko has been deeply involved in the defense of his Ukrainian homeland in the years since the street prot
End-of-Life Guardians
Bunpuku is a dog like no other who lives in a nursing home for the elderly in Kanagawa Prefecture. Whenever an elderly r
Raising a Family on Cat Island
Fukashima is a small island in the southwest of Japan that had a prosperous fishing industry until the early 20th centur
Blues from the Obscure
There are artists devoted to creation, not for others, not even for themselves, but only for the sake of creating. This
Steve Jobs and Japan
Steve Jobs was a titan of tech. He masterminded the iMac and iPhone, and changed the world. He had a deep love of Japane
TOKYO SCANNING
Tokyo is famous for its wholly original street styles—launching various fashion "tribes" and "kawaii culture." Takano
Taiwan's Windy Frontline Islands
Located just off the coast of China, the islands of Kinmen and Matsu are rich in history and culture. Long exposed to st
Voices of Tohoku: What We Want From Reconstruction
Just eight days after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, an NHK program began recording the messages of survivors. Th
A Director's War: Fighting for Ukraine from Japan
Kateryna Novytska is a Ukrainian caught between two worlds. Russia's relentless attacks threaten the lives of her family
Return to an Abandoned Village: 50 Years in Tsubayama
A family and a village, documented over the course of five decades. Tsubayama in Kochi Prefecture, a steep mountainside
ISSEY MIYAKE: The Human Inside the Clothes
Issey Miyake, the world-renowned clothing designer, died in 2022 at the age of 84. As a child, he lived through the drop
Prayers of a Thousand Years
Dazaifu Tenmangu enshrines Sugawara Michizane, the deity of learning, culture and the arts. Exiled from the capital in t
Women on the Front Line: 15% of Japan's Politicians
Japan's local elections in April featured a record number of female candidates. Ranked 116th out of 146 countries in the
The Unknown Master of Restoration Episode 2
Mayuyama Koji is thought by afficionados of fine Japanese ceramics to have "hands of god" able to restore the finest vin
Ukraine's Nuclear Dilemma
In 1994, Ukraine's leaders gave up a formidable nuclear arsenal. But the country is now mired in war. We follow one youn
Staging Shared Memories —Yu Miri and Young Fukushima Actors—
In 2015, novelist and playwright Yu Miri moved to Minamisoma City in Fukushima Prefecture and opened a book café and a
On the Frontlines of Myanmar's Civil War
Two and a half years since Myanmar's coup d'état, its military maintains control of the government. Armed groups contin
Walking a Tightrope: The Filmmaker Yang Yonghi
Filmmaker Yang Yonghi is a second-generation Korean resident of Japan. Her internationally acclaimed films have focused
The Day I Gave Up My Daughter
China enforced the One-Child Policy for 36 years from 1979 to 2015 in order to combat overpopulation. In it, any family
Piano Girl
Okinawa, Japan. Momoko loved the piano and attended a school that had one. Then the war arrived and she was drafted to w
The Falconer's Legacy
Matsubara Hidetoshi, one of Japan's last traditional falconers, resides in rural Tohoku with only the company of his bir
Finding My Mirror
Inmates at a prison in Japan record themselves reading picture books as a way to reconnect with their children. In the p
Karl and Tina: Season's Greetings from a Wintry Village
As snow blankets their remote mountain community with its traditional Japanese houses, Karl and Tina Bengs gather with n
The Unknown Master of Restoration Episode 3
Mayuyama Koji is an art restorer tasked by antique dealers and museums with returning broken works to their former glory
Home Is Where the War Is
Returning home after five years, a Ukrainian journalist living in Japan confronted the harsh realities of war. She creat
The Rise and Fall of a Crypto Star
Sam Bankman-Fried was a young billionaire before his cryptocurrency exchange collapsed and he was convicted of fraud. Wa
A Fukushima Photo Album
In Fukushima, an "Abukuma Romantic Road" photo contest was held in 2010, the year before the nuclear accident. We seek o
The Japanese Dream: Nepali Students in Japan
An increasing number of Nepali youths are traveling to Japan to study, hoping to repay their migration debts and make li
Aso Jinja: A Shinto Shrine Rises from the Rubble
This shrine in Kumamoto Pref. was razed in the 2016 earthquake. The seven-year restoration fused traditional craftsmansh
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