At a Glance
A walk and a prayer
People in Ishikawa Prefecture have taken part in "mushi-okuri," a ritual to ward insects away from their rice fields. The area was hit by a devastating earthquake on New Year's Day, and many of those who gathered had more than a good harvest on their mind.
The sound of summer in Japan
Salmon from trout: a breakthrough in aquafarming
Scientists crack egg allergy problem
Lively smiles for remembrance after passing in Japan
Police commend 3-year-old plant enthusiast for finding banned opium poppy
Japanese zoo welcomes twin jaguar cubs
Folding fan artisan gears up for summer
Sunfish video goes viral in Japan
Samurai on steeds set pulses racing in Fukushima
Safeguarding the storks: national natural treasures get tagged
NHK video shows what appears to be North Korea's satellite bursting into flames
Victorious sumo wrestler Onosato vows to 'go higher'
Check out date undecided
Ancient rice-planting ritual continues on Japan's Sado Island
Japan resumes aid to Gaza via UNRWA
Bereaved wife turns to Japanese noodles to honor late husband
'Dragon Eye' appears on Japanese mountain
Runners battle uphill on ski-jump ramp
Storybook mixes modern technology with Japanese tradition
Iconic Japanese castle recreated in metaverse
Mt. Fuji view blocked by black tarpaulin
Cormorant fishing season opens on Nagara River
Los Angeles designates May 17 as 'Shohei Ohtani Day'
Japan atomic bomb survivors lodge protest over US Senator's remarks
A grand parade through Kyoto
Kyoto temple floor reflects stunning ancient garden
Log rafting in Wakayama Prefecture
Cherry blossoms bloom in Japan's earthquake-hit Noto Peninsula
Booking in for ramen
Annual Hiroshima ritual is livestreamed for the first time
'Spirited Away' play takes to the stage in London
Japan's final sakura of the season bloom in Hokkaido
Cherry Trees in full bloom at park in Sapporo
Mount Fuji introduces online reservation system
Centennial Cherry Blossoms in Hokkaido
Nara deer begin birthing season
Emperor Naruhito plants rice at Imperial Palace
The Northern Lights didn't forget Japan
Tokyo DisneySea unveils its latest attraction
Long-lost treasures of Ryukyu Kingdom go on show
Beatles record fetches $7,800 at Japan auction
A legacy fulfilled for murdered Japanese doctor
Making medals with traditional glasswork
Rail staff tweak station signs in nod to Mother's Day
The sound of one culture clapping
Repairs to giant sand sculpture completed
Hokkaido's nostalgic rattle and roll
Tourist chaos leads local officials to screen off an iconic view of Mt. Fuji
Shibuya landmark Tsutaya reopens
A-bomb survivor, 92, describes horror for first time
'Ikeru': The word that sets Japan's Kansai region apart
Remote Japanese island aims for the stars
Meet the mara
No kidding: Baby goat enrols in first grade at rural Japanese school
Video: How to avoid heatstroke
Hong Kong eatery offers menu to help Japan recover from earthquake
'A little bird told me'
'Mixed Reality' gives concert-goers on-stage pass
Mushrooms glow in forest on Amami Oshima Island
Sakura in a star-shaped park
Full bloom on the farm
Old Japanese train cars get new life in Cambodia
Japanese comedian Watanabe Naomi speaks in New York
A bloom with a view
Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route reopens
The pinkest of parks
Skatepark Mama
Full bloom celebrations in Aomori Prefecture
Blossoms by night
On track for beautiful blossoms
A mighty flow of blooms
A bird's-eye view of cherry blossoms
Cherry blossoms adorn samurai houses in northern Japan
Ancient Japanese ceremony gives new meaning to a cup of tea
Footage shows damage caused by M 6.6 earthquake in Japan
Japanese companies help foreign employees
Shower of cherry blossoms in Miyagi Prefecture
Narita planes wing their way through clouds of cherry blossoms
Japanese tea leaves fetch 1.11 mil. yen at auction
Flower paradise in Tokyo
Suntory taps hydrogen for cleaner whisky production
Matsumoto Castle's cherry blossoms pull in the crowds
Becoming a firefighter after experiencing the 311 earthquake
Miharu Takizakura in full bloom, Fukushima Pref.
Final flowering for cherry-blossom trees
400 cherry blossoms fully bloomed at Kyoto's Hirano Shrine
Vending machine offers round-the-clock cakes
Weeping sakura in full bloom at Heian Jingu Shrine
Sakura season
Japan modifies naval vessel to accommodate fighter jets
Rare moss balls appear in fish tank
Blossoms for the future
4,000 Somei-yoshino trees in full bloom in Niigata
Final whistle for 'Captain Tsubasa' manga series
Festival floats and cherry blossoms combine beautifully in Aichi Prefecture
Osaka Castle amid a sea of cherry blossom
Night fever for blossom enthusiasts
Penguin school parade
Crowds gather at Tokyo's Ueno Park
Bringing warmth of tatami to Noto quake evacuees
Gates open at Osaka cherry blossom hotspot
A majestic cherry-blossom tree in Yamanashi Prefecture
Cherry blossoms bring cheer to Kenrokuen Garden
Local train station transformed into cherry blossom site
A weeping cherry blossoms quietly
A 600-year-old cherry tree in full bloom
Princess Aiko joins Japanese Red Cross
Japanese diaper giant shifts focus to the elderly
Gundam goes out with a bang in Yokohama
Cherry blossom season comes to western Japan
Massive Ohtani Shohei mural unveiled
Doctor's beloved cherry blossom blooms in Kochi Prefecture
Northern Territories remain divisive as ex-residents wait in hope
Quake evacuees brush up on beauty
Heart-shaped cherry blossom in Yamaguchi Prefecture
Breathing new life into broken toys
Cherry blossoms start blooming in Tokyo
Changing of the guard: An 'old' profession gets a youthful makeover
Feeding time doesn't come cuter
Somei-yoshino in color in Kozagawa, Wakayama Prefecture
400 yrs old sakura tree in full bloom in Yamanashi Prefecture
Princess Aiko visits sacred Shinto landmark
Ohtani Shohei: Full news conference
Harder than it looks: Japan contest judges skill at putting on a kimono
Takerufuji makes sumo history, breaking 110-year record
Cats take charge at Japan train station
Washington DC's cherry trees in full bloom
'Hamanasu' overnight express train gets new life in Thailand
Japanese judo master forges bonds with Bali children
The Imperial couple visits quake-hit areas
Japan's firefly squid make nighttime waters sparkle
Fortune telling cherry blossoms in Gifu
Cherry blossoms at Okayama prefectural government's office in full bloom
Cherry blossoms gifted from Japan in full bloom in Washington
Japanese farm celebrates spring baby boom in lambing shed
Shopkeepers attend memorial service for chickens
Stunning sakura trees come in twos at temple in Oita
Sled dogs race through snow in Hokkaido
Early blooming sakura bring a pop of color to Fukuoka
Ice rink links student to new "hometown"
Ohtani, Yamamoto arrive in South Korea on MLB tour
Saitama Prefecture boasts 1.2 kilometers of blooming cherry trees
Kumano City's wild cherry trees quietly bloom in nature
Zoo holds drill to capture escaped tiger
A missing father's craft
13 years after Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, people look to future
Shikoku's underwater paradise
Tokushima City's cherry blossoms were loved by feudal lords
Winter wine season in Hokkaido
Cherry blossoms bloom early in Chiba
'Helmet Man' saving lives on streets of India
Drawing a dragon with a wish
Japan's field of dreams
What to do in the case of a tsunami
In the event of a major earthquake at Narita Airport...
Wishing on a unique doll
Turkey's saucy winter treat
Ropeway delivery system offers helping hand to elderly residents
How to maintain oral hygiene without running water
Power generators can pose a danger
How to handle a power outage
Preventing 'economy class syndrome'
Preventing hypothermia in an evacuation shelter
What to do in a water outage
Fire burns down Wajima’s Asaichi Street
Footage of tsunami on January 1
Straw panda unites rural community
Planetarium's starry sky delivers hope
Reversing a record-low salmon catch
Keeping a local festival alive
Age no barrier for record-breaking couple
Rare red aurora observed in Hokkaido
Othello board game comes home to its Japanese roots
Ainu museum and park shines spotlight on indigenous culture
Turning discarded apples into snacks
Fashionable fungi
Vapor vision
The bathhouse doyennes of Okinawa
Calligraphy keeps precious message alive
Sake brewer enters Japanese whisky world
Passing a dance on to the next generation
"Old-man cakes" help revive Japan shopping street
A leaf world
Capturing the cloudscapes
Regional festival finds an urban setting
Enjoying chance encounters with unfamiliar books
An organic herb farmer settles in Hokkaido for its pristine fields
Film about Asperger's Syndrome（Autism Spectrum Disorder) wins documentary festival prize
Shuttered Osaka bathhouse enjoying new lease of life
Cheese with the pure taste of Hokkaido
Dry enough to drive? Think again.
Lens to Asia: Cutting through generations in rural Thailand
NHK staffer sets sail for salmon
Drummer plays key role in Sendai jazz festival
Street piano on a whole different level
Magician back on the road after pandemic hiatus
Shibuya Station's massive mural gets some TLC
Kameoka's equinox beauty
Wall crawler aiming for top of the world
Record-breaking baking session
Pencils reborn as art
Muralist celebrates coexistence
Arranging flowers and warming hearts
Iwate Prefecture journey: "Dragon Eye" pond
Sumo ring returns
Fukushima horse festival seeks riders
Lens to Asia: Talented Indians look after their own
93-year old illustrator achieves her dream
Japanese hairdresser reunites with Ukrainian athlete
Meet the Japanese office worker moonlighting as a rakugo storyeller
Wearing history and heritage
Postcard perfect: A Filipino artist's impressions of Nara
Impressive architectural legacy
Tokyo firm's mecha robot ready to roll
Horsing around at Aomori's Uma-nebuta festival
Buttons capture happiness
New material mends children's hearts
Along the Michinoku Coastal Trail
Memories of home: A Ukrainian evacuee's Japanese haven
Scripting a new life: Ukraine evacuee makes fresh start in Japan
Supreme skills behind a paper parasol
Lens to Asia: New Delhi's mango munchers
Love's longing
Dumpling airdrop
Bamboo lanterns illuminate community known for fireflies
Kyoto flower farmer grows unique breed of chrysanthemum
Lens to Asia: India tops list of most populous nations
Lens to Asia: Soccer boosts self-confidence of Indian girls
Rebuilt trail offers unique views of Japanese waterfall
Goldfish scooping contest
Artist paints huge mural to thank Japan hospital for rehabilitation
All aboard the dinosaur train!
Japan coast guard divers take part in underwater sweep training
Healing and hope in a community hit by horror
Good coffee and high-grade ecological commitment on Mt. Fuji
Artworks centered on water on display in Fukuoka
Black is back thanks to ancient dyeing technique
The evolution of natto
A summer ritual returns
A verdant venture with big plans for the future
From the dohyo to the gridiron: the sumo star aiming to make NFL history
Cafe owner pays tribute to late friend
Japanese blacksmith forges fishing tools
Japanese florist preserves hometown's natural splendor by drying flowers
Japanese doctor erects monument to failure
Craftsman brings Bizen ware to the world
Paris hosts major festival of Japanese pop culture
Japanese cafe offers haven for cat lovers
Foreign investment once again flowing into Hokkaido
Japanese ceramics master still driven to create at 94
Blueberries thrive in sediment study
Grandpa of the mountain
Waters off Hakodate teem with new life
Fans of washi
Ukrainian grappler weighs in
City in the sky
Japanese doll exhibition spans thousands of years
The smell of home
EU Commissioner explains implications of tightened AI Act
A wholesome breakfast on every level
Taxi service with a twist
Japan's foreign-born rugby stars thank friends and family ahead of World Cup
On board a midlife career change
"Striving towards the light" with Ukrainian pianist Alexei Grynyuk
Flight from Paris to Tokyo approaches destination — almost 90 years after take-off
Retro rides: a mechanic's love of nostalgic fun
A school with one student
Retro kicks
Aging pools prompt Japan schools to move swimming lessons off site
The magic ingredient in this sake is tap water
The toys are back in town
Restaurant reversal: the eatery that flips the idea of impairment
Signs of friendship
Japanese railway deploys AI safety system
Train Journeys through Central Japan: A city ready to launch
A day in the life of Japanese youths
Nature's ambassador: the foreign guide presenting pristine Shiretoko
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Dumplings worth traveling for
Masochist Mountain
Train Journeys through Central Japan: A unique tram experience
Actions speak louder than words
Okinawa page by page
Big blade, big trailer, big job
Charming luck
A nuclear bunker
Swansong for street piano at Japanese train station
Martial arts expert applies specialist skills to caregiving
Period costumes on the menu for visitors to renowned location site
Train Journeys through Central Japan: The taste of nostalgia
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Travel back in time to the Taisho Era
Train Journeys through Central Japan: The home of edible art
Japanese architect strives to save lives in Turkey
Journalist's last images highlight Myanmar struggle
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Stopping at the kanten capital
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Ticket to 'paradise'
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Trip to an ancient warrior training ground
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Visit one of the country's steepest stations
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Discover a booklovers' paradise
Train Journeys through Central Japan: The railway with a fun-sized friend
Building solidarity through photography
Artisan of the information age
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Reaping the harvest
Train Journeys through Central Japan: "Lucky" station 7
NHK tech breathes color into black and white
Moo Ping: Thailand's Soul Breakfast
Train Journeys through Central Japan: riding the narrowest rails
Forever lovers locking in trouble
Capsule on wheels
Japan Kaleidoscope: Hokkaido
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Small train to seafood heaven
Japan government mulls use of ChatGPT AI tech
Japan Kaleidoscope: Kochi Prefecture
Train Journeys through Central Japan: A hike with a view
Turning worms into fish food
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Beautiful brides of yesteryear
Train Journeys through Central Japan: A road long-traveled to a famous shrine
Train Journeys through Central Japan: A trip back in time
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Rice crackers with a twist
Monster masters: 20 top talents explore the world of Pokemon
Train Journeys through Central Japan: A taste that stands the test of time
Train Journeys through Central Japan: A delta of delights
Bug bites: How Nagano became the insect-eating heartland
Japanese students get back to basics with rice
The v-tuber who saved a theme park
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Monkey business
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Ride the rails to a national treasure
Train Journeys through Central Japan: From serenity to splendor
Ukrainian Rock Singer Holds Charity Concert in Tokyo
High on Sugar
Train Journeys through Central Japan: An encounter with the gods
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Traveling back in time
Train Journeys through Central Japan: An artistic trip bears fruit
Train Journeys through Central Japan: A gallery, a temple and a coffee
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Making the connection
Dino runners roar to the finish
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Shogun's shrine
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Final stop for fallen warriors
Wheelchair maker makes dreams true
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Forest fun for all amid the beauty of Aichi Prefecture
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Hugging the river on a rural ride to remember
Tsunami awareness: surviving the surge
Japan's hidden danger: the 500-year super tsunami
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Tracking rivers and gorges
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Tracking through the grounds of a historic castle
Classic motorcycle fans bring vroom to Shikoku city
Train Journeys through Central Japan: A rail journey through time
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Where the crystalline river runs
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Venture into the foxes' lair
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Along a railroad track, echoes of warring past
Honoring faithful Hachiko
Train Journeys through Central Japan: One railroad track, two lines
Dolls take center stage for father-daughter team of artisans
Tottori farmer finds YouTube fame
Sacred mountain makeover
The city that moves to a rock rhythm
Fashion tips for winter: Nemuro
Fashion tips for winter: Obihiro
Fashion tips for winter: Hakodate
Candles light the way for power-deprived Kyiv residents
A taste of home on Ukraine's front lines
Kyiv's heart and soul
Fashion tips for winter: Sapporo
Ukrainian city faces long road to recovery
Dreams of young Ukrainians
Autistic artist finds expression in shapes
Fighting back against dengue fever
Cold realities on winter survival
Travel writer documents aftermath of devastating Turkey quake
Non-slip Sapporo
Jo's message
Lens to Asia: Workshop widens Indian women's hopes
Japanese firm developing rescue robot for collapsed buildings
Firefighting robot can access hard-to-reach places
Living on the edge
Winter tips: How to stop water pipes from freezing
Winters tips: How to stay on your feet
Stable future for Japan's cute horses
Lens to Asia: Postwar Japanese locomotives are popular in Thailand
Creepy crawly cuppas
Classic motorbike fans celebrate legendary Japanese brand
Crouching tiger, stylish silk
Lens to Asia: Australia's Wildlife Bouncing Back After Fires
Lens to Asia: Hunting Matsutake Mushrooms in Bhutan
Japanese artist finds inspiration in childhood love for robots
Lens to Asia: India’s Festival of Lights
Gold hunters strike it lucky in Japan's hot springs
New Pokémon card triggers trading frenzy
Bugon the monster causes a buzz
A diving guide's affinity for fish
Explosion tourism
Lens to Asia: India's Diamond Industry Takes a Hit from Russia
Calmer sutras
Ukraine conflict reframes medic's mission
Activist with visual disability on a quest to visit 200 Japanese castles
Traveling trainspotter shares passion for hometown
Moonbeams illuminate nighttime fields in central Japan
The pristine wilderness of Lake Onneto
Retired barber makes the cut again at elderly facility
Octogenarian long jumper leaps into record books
University students bring another Japan to Tokyo
Sunken memories
Book lovers' paradise
Boccia at the press of a button
Saitama's slice of Vietnam
Climate-friendly bio-plastics degrade in seawater
Nail artist brightens lives of elderly and infirm
Rock steady: Kyoto's master of balance
The secret life of coral
Lowering the barriers to E-sports
World Cup ball put to the test
Record-breaking researchers find deep-sea secrets
15-year-old learns the ropes at family ryokan
Roller coaster in Japan ending 50-year run
Smart suitcase could guide people with visual impairments
Pottery festival fires up Fujisawa Town's residents
Lantern floats light up Hirosaki again
Movie brings Ainu oral tradition to big screen
Temple updates traditional Buddhist cuisine
A Ukrainian orphan shares his anguish
Ukrainian sumo, by way of Japan
Helping a baby kangaroo hop again
Hokkaido a potential new source for freshwater eel
Child breakdancing prodigy set for big things
Japan's techno temple
Hidden danger at the beach
Three years after Kyoto Animation arson attack, father and son of victim reflect on their loss
Resident of Tottori town documents environment teeming with animal and plant life
Crafting bursts of color
Fire festival lights up Wakayama forest
Tokyo river is deceptively calm
Tiers of joy
Scientists target cow burps
Paint with purpose
Chronology: Abe Shinzo
Abe Shinzo shooting
Complements to the robot
Coffee with a heart
Dog caregiver helps elderly canines navigate aging
Life in the slow lane
Woodworker finds inspiration in childhood desk
Japanese doctor adapts work experience for the big screen
A sake brewery changes its ways
Unique kimono honored at US advertising awards show
Precautions after heavy rain
Precautions for heavy rain evacuations
Precautions for heavy rain
Top-drawer Japanese chests
Setouchi Triennale tribute to Japan's bad-boy generation
Irresistibly accessible food
Iniesta hopes Japan legacy will be reflected in future football leaders
Former logging locomotive starts annual run in Hokkaido
A tree house sets sail on Shodoshima Island
From war in Ukraine to food truck in Japan
Open windows spell danger for the young
Ramen from rice
Art by the ocean
The purest wasabi
Fire-starters catch on
Ballet couple's show of solidarity
Sheltering Ukrainian Horses
Family honors cancer doctor who lost own battle to the disease
A seat for sea dreamers
A hospital for the fallen buildings of Paris
Pandemic trash turned into art
Lingering pandemic fuels a rise in poverty in Japan
Secrets of snow revealed through hard work and determination
Ukrainian pianist finds new meaning in music
The time-honored looms of Yamanashi
Firefly squid make nighttime waters sparkle in central Japan
Happy chickens, good eggs
Consistency the secret to success of celebrated udon restaurant
Elderly Mariupol residents refuse to flee
Young tatami maker carries on ancient tradition
Vintage train reborn
Ukrainian evacuees make dumplings to rebuild their lives
Tokyo amusement park gets facelift for 100th birthday
A pond like no other
Peaceful grind
Something special for the kids
New Year's video shot in Mariupol underscores tragedy of city's decimation
Japanese ironware apprentice learns the ropes
Grief and despair as Ukrainian fighters fall
Born an evacuee
On the road again
Japanese woman blazes path in traditional Japanese craft
Hoping for a Smile
A song of solidarity
Helping kids be kids again
Wife's guiding light as husband heads back to Ukraine
A reminder about earthquakes
Ukrainian refugee buys earrings to remember peacetime
Ukrainian economist calls for tighter sanctions on Russia
School bags are big business in Japan as classes start for another year
Japanese artist's portrait of peace for Ukraine
Japanese NGO scrambles to help Chornobyl victims affected by Russian invasion
Cherry blossoms paint Japan pink
Gull, interrupted
Seattle Symphony plays incarceration-inspired piece
Japanese vocalists deliver harmony for Ukraine
The plight of Myanmar's journalists
Indonesia's capital on the move
Japanese town trains small dogs for disaster rescue missions
Preparing for a tsunami on the Japan Sea coast
Taste of Japan taking root in Bangladesh
This Japanese artist is the photoreal deal
New life for recycled Japanese schoolbags
Field of dreams
Words to live by, from the Hibakusha
Emergency help for people with hearing impairments
Social media footage shines light on Myanmar military's attack on western town
Kilimanjaro’s climate warning
Iranian mother turns tragedy into opportunity
Stoking the fire at the heart of a community
Sweet sound of success
Operations at rice cracker maker heat up as temperature drops
Remote railway's fortunes back on track
A fresh take on traditional Japanese crafts
Train station shop keeper helps visitors wrestle with life issues
Fishing for food waste prevention
Horror master reinvents the manga
Temporary evacuee housing flipped for skate park
Fukushima beach remains surfing hotspot even in winter
Gifu's Monet-maker
Washi master keeps things classic
Children in slum stay upbeat though dance
Underwater in Hokkaido
Student filmmaker focuses on Minamata disease
Baking puts spring in stride of 94-year-old
Master carpenter preaches value of patience
Kobe to use EVs as power sources during disasters
83-year-old printer still passionate about craft
Half a century of Hokkaido wine
Kyoto market opens up on new approach to fighting COVID-19
An extra string to his bow
Aomori potter fires up a new style
Madagascar grapples with climate change-induced food shortage
Workhorse aircraft a source of inspiration
Carrying on the tastes I made with my father
Rail crossing death sparks calls for safety measures
Climate change hits Tokyo Bay
A decade of North Korea under Kim Jong Un
Four hands, two minds, one goal
Strasbourg Xmas market returns after pandemic absence
Inflatable electric scooter can be customized for all tastes
Master mask maker says ‘the eyes have it’
Fall specialty makes Paris comeback
A former soldier who fought the Taliban
Researcher on quest to protect Japan’s endangered diving beetle
Tree guide finds new purpose in enchanting Japanese forest
Japanese jazz pianist Hiromi dazzles on return to US stage
The very real risk of being a smartphone zombie
Japanese-style lunch boxes designed for long-haul train travel prove a big hit in Paris
Idol spurs interest in traditional pottery
Ganesha festival brings hope to India
Vinyl records make comeback in Japan
Pumice clogs waters of Okinawa
Bear hunting’s spiritual side
Civilian footage shines light on brutality in Myanmar
Life in a Japanese forest
Properties with a stigma
Toshiba pulls plug on first TV factory
Japanese bakery makes bread and beer
Octogenarian Skater Kinoshita Yoshio: Anything short of death is just a scratch
A peninsula par excellence
Sepak Takraw, Thai food for the soul
Drones help insurers assess flood damage
Hokusai rarities go on show in London
Food charities support Manila’s poor
The photographer who inspired Depp movie MINAMATA
Hawaii’s train network starts to take shape
Denim head on a mission to recreate the past
The art of crafting stringed instruments
Amami Oshima's runway artist
Brazilian artisans make violins out of vinyl piping
Lathe worker puts a new spin on the yo-yo
Ugandan mother starts coding club for underprivileged youth
Green fingers
Dancing crabs emerge in southern Japan
Woodworks to warm the heart
Thai healthcare system in critical condition
Tonga’s triple Olympic icon opens up on meaning of the Games
Surfing champ inspires hometown
Lens to Asia: Essential oil that protects UN World Heritage Sites
Refining a time-tested tradition
A dyeing art
Tottori’s umbrella artisan
The traditional Japanese fabric kept alive by weaving hobbyists
Yamagata police rehearse disaster response
Japanese temple brings pandemic cheer with colorful wind chimes
Meet the modern-day Jomon potter
Nara's stunning rice terraces
Bus takes to the road and rails
The lush nature of peaceful Nara
Japan’s UFO spotters open lab
King of Sento reign comes to an end
Sweet memories
Mie’s mask box for the needy
How one record-setting Paralympian got even better
Aussie frog whisperer battling extinction threats
Periodic cicadas emerge in northeast United States
The other Ichiro
Athlete finds hope in sports following kidney transplant
Amputee from Nepal pursues a Paralympic swimming dream
Insect chef makes meals of mealworms
Japanese city comes together to support single-parent families
Thailand’s mobile library brings books to rural kids
German karateka fights for spot at the Tokyo Games
These sustainable textiles are gorgeously eco
Beloved wisteria tree blooms again in Niigata, Japan
Brazil’s fake NYPD cops raise eyebrows
Fashion show celebrates wheelchair bridal dresses
Japan's blind skateboarder
Fast-food toy champ's supersized collection
Japanese village turns to the forest for food
Okayama museum showcases traditional Japanese toys
Japanese teenager chooses forestry and family
Okayama's super model shop
Okayama's Latin American connection
French winemakers fight frost
Gamers find comfort amid pandemic in e-sports lounge
Japanese artist finds inspiration in memories of Fukushima
Cultural center with traditional exterior hosts modern events inside
Scientists develop method to check coronavirus samples for multiple mutations
Japanese strawberry farmers turn to pollinating flies
Scientists turn to robot pollinators amid declining bee populations
Modernist building creates indoor night sky
Tokyo night bakery tackles unemployment and food waste
Photographer offers new view of the tsunami-hit northeast
City in Okayama harbors some surprising architectural secrets
Hokusei, Hokkaido. Population: one
Kilometers-long anchor ice forms in northern Japanese river
Historic villa showcases three styles of design
High-schooler devises disaster prevention formula
Taiwan’s pineapple diplomacy
Fukushima farmer a definition of hope
A decade on, northeastern Japan still recovering
The 2011 nuclear disaster: how it unfolded
Disaster inspires ocean-lover to join Coast Guard
Tsunami survivor finds strength from lost relatives
Pottery hobbyist in disaster-struck town finds inspiration overseas
Miyazaki bar’s frozen curry proves big hit
Breaking In New Skills
Japan’s teen breakdancer eyes gold
Bangkok hotel offers a Japanese experience
Fukushima snowboarder answers call of the mountains
Super bowls
Coastal horse stable honors the memory of its lost animals
Grief and hope in one man’s suffering
Hokkaido’s awe-inspiring volcanic lake
Italian craftsman keeps Japanese instrument alive
Photographer reevaluates priorities after 2011 quake
Memory of March 11 fuels actor on stage
Classic cars on the menu at retro restaurant
Auto focused
Medicine museum
Natural beauty hot springs
Japanese artisan’s specialty graters wow restaurant chefs
Carpenters revamp Kyoto landmarks
Station piano keeping spirits up during pandemic
Wrestling hero shaped by twin disasters
Novice shepherd learns the ropes in Hokkaido
Retro cafe with built-in aquariums
Train lover haven off the beaten track
Hibakusha on UN nuclear treaty and Japan
Nagasaki survivors speak ahead of landmark day
Hong Kong’s last voices of protest
Club keeps jazz scene alive in Okayama
Denim specialists look back in time
Okayama’s classic snack shack
Baby giraffe finds her feet
A Step Back In Time
Heavy snow, fierce winds continue to wreak havoc
Tentacle treats
Four dead after pro-Trump mob storms Capitol
Stepping back in time
Face lifting
Firefighter motivated by personal experience of Kobe earthquake
Radio host broadcasts disaster information for non-Japanese speakers
Kobe survivor passes on lessons of earthquake to younger generations
House provides support for those who lost parents during Kobe earthquake
Music teacher’s song gives survivors hope 26 years after Kobe earthquake
The ongoing appeal of Gundam robots
Hot-spring healing for Hakodate’s monkeys
Thailand’s street vendors first on the protest scene
The curtains of Katsuyama
Farmer uses classroom knowledge to grow Japan’s most nutritious carrots
An arabesque riff on Japanese design in Dubai
Skipping into the record books
Box-fresh udon
Controversial dam project pitting nature against communities
Translated Japanese novel scoops top US award
Samurai trike rides again
A taste of nostalgia
Designer weaves fairness into India’s fabric sector
Kumamoto native shines shoes to help disaster-struck hometown
Okinawa’s Shuri Castle a source of inspiration
Okinawa students keeping Shuri Castle memories alive
City calls on legendary creature to end pandemic
Buffalo race held in Thailand despite coronavirus worries
Flags of our fathers flying home
Japanese artist crafts realistic models of insects using only wood
City steps up for artists with disabilities
Japanese girl asks: Where are all the swallows?
Hokkaido policewoman takes on high-level role
Trophies of war heading home
Atomic bomb survivor moves online at the age of 93
Japanese priest trades chants for chalks
Japanese climbers honored for Rakaposhi ascent
Steve Jobs: Inspired by a Japanese art movement
Separated But Together
Indonesia’s fish farmers under pandemic pressure
Railway produces parody to stay on track
Documenting Japan’s Hansen’s disease sanatoriums
Drone to the rescue after major road collapse
The Japanese diplomat who saved Jewish lives
Painting their way out of poverty
See-through toilets turn heads in Tokyo
Fukushima evacuees die before returning home
Building community by breaking barriers
BMX Rider Chases Olympic Dream for Two
Thailand’s top shrine connects with worshippers online
NASA’s Perseverance rover heads to Mars
Sneaker technology bounds ahead
Blowing a horn for orchestra safety
Capturing the moment on August 9
Video: Responding to heatstroke
Video: Prevent heatstroke in kids
Gun crime surging in US cities
Flawed anti-flooding measures adds to devastation for Kyushu city
Pandemic gives old message board new purpose
Cleaning at the speed of light
Island resort offers virtual escape
Giving the north a name for tea
Teen who fled racism in Japan, returns with a message that resonates
Centenarian torch bearer back in training
Coronavirus devastates Japanese manufacturers
Tips for re-using your cloth mask
Wrestlers fight coronavirus outside the ring
Hotel lighting up the dark with love
Play-at-home kendama skills
Coronavirus complicates evacuation procedures
A journey to save lives
Knife sharpener keeps family tradition alive
‘Upcycle’ a T-shirt into a KAWAII Mask!
Artisanal face masks keep you safe in style
Real restaurants, virtual dining rooms in Tokyo suburb
Bento complimento
Machinery maker shifts to masks
Tying the knot online
Oil price plunge has economists worried
How coronavirus alters the rituals of mourning
The dazzling white of Himeji castle
Nursing home offers pet therapy for dementia patients
Keziah the Little Designers from Thailand
Hot spring water station brings cheer to Tottori town
Fukushima's polluted soil problem
Reducing risk of microdroplet infection
Microdroplets pose coronavirus risk
Inaka Sushi
Giants collaborate on miniature sports cars
Tiny creations make a huge impression
Japanese childcare books prove popular in Thailand
Exclusive look inside Fukushima Daiichi
How tech whizzes are refashioning the shopping experience
Indonesian coffee artist brewing up a hit
Living in honor of Mom
1 month since mass shooting in Thailand
India's "blue city" blues
Tokyo hits rewind on musical formats
Photographer focuses on a spiritual Japan
Japanese diesel train chugs along to new life
World's oldest painting found in Indonesia
The creator who turns heads... into artwork
How to protect yourself from coronavirus
Westerdam cruise ship finally docks
One Green Bottle on the road
Refill shop in Thailand
Travel freely with tailored bicycles
Connecting through avatar
Mannequin-maker takes on plastic waste
Eradicating a legacy of war
Thai tourists embrace neglected culture
Visitors discover cheap Japan
Jockeying for victory
Running all night
Going strong at 88
Cabbage diet makes for tastier sea urchins
For the love of craft
Japanese carp farmers feel the heat from overseas competition
Sake worth waiting for
Anthem queen's Olympic challenge
Algorithmic couture
Lessons from a “snack” bar mama
Japanese flag-makers get ready for Tokyo 2020
25 Years On: Memories of That Day - Keiko Kitagawa
At a Glance 2019: Culture and Lifestyle
At a Glance 2019: Animals
At a Glance 2019: Vehicles
At a Glance 2019: Disasters
At a Glance 2019: Culture and Lifestyle
25 Years On: Memories of That Day - Yuichi Kimura
25 Years On: Memories of That Day - Shinpei Kitada
25 Years On: Memories of That Day - Naoki Yamamoto
25 Years On: Memories of That Day - Yoshihiro Ueno
25 Years On: Memories of That Day - Natsuki Nagao
25 Years On: Memories of That Day - Terutsuyoshi
Video: Tokyo family's traditional sweets win the internet
Video: Indian rugby women
Video: Look down as you walk through Bangkok ～Part 2
Video: Look down as you walk through Bangkok
Video: Teen amputee is rising soccer star
Video: Artisans of Tohoku - The Pyrotechnic Pros
Video: Artisans of Tohoku - The banner artists
Video: Cultivating life
Video: Artisans of Tohoku - King of the Fish Cake
Video: Artisans of Tohoku - The Candle Artists
Video: Artisans of Tohoku - The Salmon Savant
Video: Artisans of Tohoku - Tear It Up and Weave Again
Video: Artisans of Tohoku - The Indigo Women
Video: Robot road trip
Video: Tuning into life's sounds
Video: Harajuku cafe has customers in hog heaven
Video: Next Generation Mobility
Mapping the Hagibis casualties
Japan’s female barbershop fans
Gunma chefs use their noodle
Japanese Rock Star Plays to Refugees
The hidden homeless
Shibuya's Tallest Building Offers Stunning Views of Tokyo
Spooks in groups
Tokyo’s new tiny worlds of wonder
Bionic Leg a Leap Forward for Prosthetics
A smart and connected future
High School Girl: Future Boxing Champion?
Bread making at its best
Commitment to Perfection
Not-So-Newlyweds have their Big Day
Manga Lovers' Paradise
Clean beach, clean body
Cardboard artist boxes clever
Fine wine producer sees promise in Hokkaido terroir
Re-enacting an Ancient Pilgrimage
The jellyfish rider
Gratitude for life in rural Okayama
Raising a glass to a lost son
Artisans of Tohoku- The Inkstone Craftsman
Artisans of Tohoku- The Charcoal Master
Artisans of Tohoku- The Lacquerware Expert
One year after Hokkaido earthquake
A high-heeled tradition
Bringing color to a traditional fabric
Thai star chef devours Japan
Dolled up in Fukuoka
Lost album returns after 74 years
Praying for peace & a world without nuclear arms
Haruki Murakami story takes center stage (Long Ver.)
Natural world in living color
Heed the call of survivors
Edible words
Haruki Murakami story takes center stage
Harvesting liquid gold
Captivated by Kyogen
New entertainment show of fireworks, music and dance
Lord of the fireflies
Japanese kids learn to play it safe
Ninja robot opens up new worlds
Fuji Climbing Season Kicks Off
Ama gonna have a good season
A Sake with a Difference
Rhapsody of Japanese Flavors
Harvest ceremony of hemp for enthronement
Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival climaxes
Experiments to show the effects of Super Typhoon
Monkey shows he's boss
Pubs and Restaurants in Oita Get Ready for Rugby World Cup
Prayers in private: Japan's hidden christians
First day of G20 summit talks wraps up
Macron Meets Imperial Couple
Preserving Machiya through History（Short Ver.)
Thailand Marks First Anniversary of Cave Rescue
San Francisco turns away from plastic
Osaka Gets in G20 Mood
Student Sparks Debate Over Mushroom Cloud Logo
102-year-old sprinter still going strong
Glowing in the Surf
Efforts to prevent the deer from eating garbage
Noodles with a lasting taste
Pacific Islander Aims for Third Olympics
Latvians lose themselves in Japanese origami
A New Kind of Wrestling Hero
Exploring new trends of Japanese tea
Cybathlon: competing to advance assistive technologies
Preserving Machiya through History
Ashes with no place to go: Death in the aging society
Trick mechanics
Never too late to learn
A restaurant with vending machines?
Muji hotel to open in Ginza on Thursday
Taking photos up in the sky
Shopping with avatar
Music for tomorrow
Building friendship through a tasty treat
Diorama map provides new view
First underwater searches after eight years
Lessons from my daughter
How the senior citizens survived 2011 tsunami
Putting Thai silk to new use
To my sister in heaven
Smartphone-controlled wheelchairs
Won't you be my neighbor
Making an impression
Tourism after dark
Singapore's other side
Shedding light on Minamata Disease
Sky's the limit
Stopping stuttering
Mt. Fuji up close
Many faces of Mt. Fuji (Time Lapse)
Young boy's hunt for fish organ
Wedding under the stars
Cat furniture with class
An AR star is born
Dream Weavers in Yamagata
Thai rapper puts slum on map
City welcomes annual visit of cranes
Father talks to kids about cancer
A funeral for dead robot dogs
Spending on experiences
Robot Avatars Creating Job Opportunities
Photographs That Give Courage To 'Abuse Survivors'
Never too late to come back and win
RK the Photographer
Pinky Parl the skater girl
Movies by the girls, for the girls
Communicating through music and smiles
Art for happiness and good memories of hospital
Japan's senior Steph Curry never misses a shot
Let the sound of piano talk
Floating Buddha Appears in Tokyo
Castle Reappears in City Center after 145 Years
Amazing Jobs【Heat Wave Maker】
Amazing Jobs【Exotic Animal Vet】
Amazing Jobs【Cutting Technician】
Room for Creative Growth
Livening Up the Nebuta Festival
Riding the Bamboo Rails
Office Race
Japan's Capsule Toys Go Global
Priest Balances Prayer and Dance
Electric Wheelchair Soccer Brings Hope
Creating Music with Tiny Accordions Called "Papernicas"
Pianist's Hurdle a Gift to Music
Granny Get Your Gun
Flexing for the Gods
Fresh Take on Traditional Dishes
Floor-Wiping Race
Playing from the Soul
The Celestial Postbox
An All-Night Oasis
