A Russian presidential spokesperson says Russia will continue its military campaign and expand a "buffer zone" inside Ukraine ...

At a public taping held in Paris, we trace the history of overseas tours and explore the impact that foreign-born rikishi ...

Climate change is causing heavy rainfalls, emergencies that force dams to release water. This episode looks at dam upgrades ...

First broadcast on July 16, 2026 Noguchi Hideyo, the former face of the 1,000-yen note, rose from adversity to become a ...

In July, NHK WORLD-JAPAN focuses on Yamaguchi. "Hit the Road" presents its history, environment and food. "Design x Stories" ...

Design Hunting in Yamaguchi. Lying at the western edge of Japan's main island, Yamaguchi is home to arts and crafts which ...

The International Energy Agency says global oil supplies rose by 4.1 million barrels per day month-on-month in June. It says ...

An anime and game expo kicked off Friday in Shanghai with more than 170 domestic and international exhibitors taking part.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song in Beijing. He told Pak that the two ...

Landslides caused by heavy rain have killed 16 people on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao. Authorities are ...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan offered NATO leaders an unusual parting gift after this week's summit in Ankara. He ...

US President Donald Trump said he is still willing to negotiate with Iran even after the two sides exchanged renewed attacks.