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An all-new program for a rapidly changing region, NHK World's Newsroom Tokyo puts the spotlight on Japan and the rest of Asia. Get all major news, the latest developments, and learn what drives them. See expert reports and analysis. Enjoy sharp insights and probing interviews with a diverse range of newsmakers. And… what's happening in the entertainment world. Newsroom Tokyo brings the focus back home. It's where we excel.

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Station: NHK World (JP)
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Status: Running
Start: 2015-03-30

Newsroom Tokyo Season 2016 Air Dates

Monday
Jan 04, 2016

11:00
S2016E01 - Dealing with Terrorism Air Date: Jan 04, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Tuesday
Jan 05, 2016

11:00
S2016E02 - Uncovering Extremism Air Date: Jan 05, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Wednesday
Jan 06, 2016

11:00
S2016E03 - From Kyoto to Paris Air Date: Jan 06, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Thursday
Jan 07, 2016

11:00
S2016E04 - New Year, New Tech Air Date: Jan 07, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Friday
Jan 08, 2016

11:00
S2016E05 - Japan-South Korea Settlement Air Date: Jan 08, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Tuesday
Jan 12, 2016

11:00
S2016E06 - Vietnam Opens the Door Air Date: Jan 12, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Wednesday
Jan 13, 2016

11:00
S2016E07 - Banking on a Brighter Future Air Date: Jan 13, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Thursday
Jan 14, 2016

11:00
S2016E08 - Life Disrupted by the Taliban Air Date: Jan 14, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Friday
Jan 15, 2016

11:00
S2016E09 - Taiwan and China Air Date: Jan 15, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Monday
Jan 18, 2016

11:00
S2016E10 - Taiwan Opts for Change Air Date: Jan 18, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Tuesday
Jan 19, 2016

11:00
S2016E11 - A Final Winterstop Air Date: Jan 19, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Wednesday
Jan 20, 2016

11:00
S2016E12 - Returning to Opportunity in Vietnam Air Date: Jan 20, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Thursday
Jan 21, 2016

11:00
S2016E13 - Iran Faces New Reality Air Date: Jan 21, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Friday
Jan 22, 2016

11:00
S2016E14 - Making room for visitors Air Date: Jan 22, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Monday
Jan 25, 2016

11:00
S2016E15 - A Growing Problem Air Date: Jan 25, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Tuesday
Jan 26, 2016

11:00
S2016E16 - Okinawa Base Relocation Battle Air Date: Jan 26, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Wednesday
Jan 27, 2016

11:00
S2016E17 - Unending Pursuit of Bunraku Air Date: Jan 27, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Thursday
Jan 28, 2016

11:00
S2016E18 - Director Breaking New Ground Air Date: Jan 28, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Friday
Jan 29, 2016

11:00
S2016E19 - Taking the Pressure of China's Students Air Date: Jan 29, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Monday
Feb 01, 2016

11:00
S2016E20 - Sharing the Flame of Peace Air Date: Feb 01, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Tuesday
Feb 02, 2016

11:00
S2016E21 - Myanmar's Fresh Start Air Date: Feb 02, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Wednesday
Feb 03, 2016

11:00
S2016E22 - Cleaning up Their act Air Date: Feb 03, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Thursday
Feb 04, 2016

11:00
S2016E23 - Trade Agreement Signed Air Date: Feb 04, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Friday
Feb 05, 2016

11:00
S2016E24 - Ride-Sharing Catching On in China Air Date: Feb 05, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Monday
Feb 08, 2016

11:00
S2016E25 - Militants On the Rise in Southeast Asia Air Date: Feb 08, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Tuesday
Feb 09, 2016

11:00
S2016E26 - Myanmar Rolls Out First Streetcar Air Date: Feb 09, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Wednesday
Feb 10, 2016

11:00
S2016E27 - Vietnam's Wheels of Change Air Date: Feb 10, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Friday
Feb 12, 2016

11:00
S2016E28 - A Changing Iran Recalls Islamic Revolution Air Date: Feb 12, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Monday
Feb 15, 2016

11:00
S2016E29 - Iran's ''Walls of Kindness'' Air Date: Feb 15, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Tuesday
Feb 16, 2016

11:00
S2016E30 - Turning to Health Apps in Rural China Air Date: Feb 16, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Wednesday
Feb 17, 2016

11:00
S2016E31 - Blossoms of Peace Air Date: Feb 17, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Thursday
Feb 18, 2016

11:00
S2016E32 - US Marines Trains Off Okinawa Air Date: Feb 18, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Friday
Feb 19, 2016

11:00
S2016E33 - Former Prisoner of War Returns to Japan Air Date: Feb 19, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Monday
Feb 22, 2016

11:00
S2016E34 - China's Children on the Fringe Air Date: Feb 22, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Tuesday
Feb 23, 2016

11:00
S2016E35 - Student's Suicide Leads to Protests in India Air Date: Feb 23, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Wednesday
Feb 24, 2016

11:00
S2016E36 - Canal Proposed for Southern Thailand Air Date: Feb 24, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Thursday
Feb 25, 2016

11:00
S2016E37 - Hope Hinge on G20 Summit Air Date: Feb 25, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Friday
Feb 26, 2016

11:00
S2016E38 - Choosing Peace over Hatred Air Date: Feb 26, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Monday
Feb 29, 2016

11:00
S2016E39 - A Fragile Cease Fire in Syria Air Date: Feb 29, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Tuesday
Mar 01, 2016

11:00
S2016E40 - Inside the Passport Workshop Air Date: Mar 01, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Wednesday
Mar 02, 2016

11:00
S2016E41 - Indonesia's High-Speed Headache Air Date: Mar 02, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Thursday
Mar 03, 2016

11:00
S2016E42 - Ozawa Creates a World of Harmony Air Date: Mar 03, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Friday
Mar 04, 2016

11:00
S2016E43 - A New Model of Aged Care Air Date: Mar 04, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Monday
Mar 07, 2016

11:00
S2016E44 - China Lowers Growth Target Air Date: Mar 07, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Tuesday
Mar 08, 2016

11:00
S2016E45 - Getting Abenomics Back on Track Air Date: Mar 08, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Wednesday
Mar 09, 2016

11:00
S2016E46 - Rebuilding Shattered Lives Air Date: Mar 09, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Thursday
Mar 10, 2016

11:00
S2016E47 - Renewables Unite Locals Air Date: Mar 10, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Friday
Mar 11, 2016

11:00
S2016E48 - Tsunami-Hit Town Slowly Recovering Air Date: Mar 11, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Monday
Mar 14, 2016

11:00
S2016E49 - Young Tsunami Survivors Turn Reporters Air Date: Mar 14, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Tuesday
Mar 15, 2016

11:00
S2016E50 - Etched in Stone Air Date: Mar 15, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Wednesday
Mar 16, 2016

11:00
S2016E51 - China's National People's Congress Wraps Up Air Date: Mar 16, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Thursday
Mar 17, 2016

11:00
S2016E52 - Trending with Tradition Air Date: Mar 17, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Friday
Mar 18, 2016

11:00
S2016E53 - Impact of Negative Interest Rate Air Date: Mar 18, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Tuesday
Mar 22, 2016

11:00
S2016E54 - Broadcasting and War Air Date: Mar 22, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Wednesday
Mar 23, 2016

11:00
S2016E55 - Gourmet Reporter Air Date: Mar 23, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Thursday
Mar 24, 2016

11:00
S2016E56 - New Bullet Train for New Frontier Air Date: Mar 24, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Friday
Mar 25, 2016

11:00
S2016E57 - Hokkaido Tourism Boom on Track Air Date: Mar 25, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Monday
Mar 28, 2016

11:00
S2016E58 - Kishida on Upcoming G7 Meeting Air Date: Mar 28, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Tuesday
Mar 29, 2016

11:00
S2016E59 - Preserving Kyoto's Charm Air Date: Mar 29, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Wednesday
Mar 30, 2016

11:00
S2016E60 - Myanmar's Historic Day Air Date: Mar 30, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Thursday
Mar 31, 2016

11:00
S2016E61 - Hope for Change in Myanmar Air Date: Mar 31, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Friday
Apr 01, 2016

11:00
S2016E62 - Hainan's Survival Strategy Air Date: Apr 01, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Monday
Apr 04, 2016

11:00
S2016E63 - Recipe for Hope Air Date: Apr 04, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Tuesday
Apr 05, 2016

11:00
S2016E64 - Healing Wounds through Drama Air Date: Apr 05, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Wednesday
Apr 06, 2016

11:00
S2016E65 - TEPCO Trying to make Amends Air Date: Apr 06, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Thursday
Apr 07, 2016

11:00
S2016E66 - Japanese Women see bigger role Air Date: Apr 07, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Friday
Apr 08, 2016

11:00
S2016E67 - Shoring Up Boracay's White Beach Air Date: Apr 08, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Monday
Apr 11, 2016

11:00
S2016E68 - G7 Ministers call for Nuclear Disarmament Air Date: Apr 11, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Tuesday
Apr 12, 2016

11:00
S2016E69 - Discovering Hidden Fukushima Air Date: Apr 12, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Wednesday
Apr 13, 2016

11:00
S2016E70 - South Korea Votes Air Date: Apr 13, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Thursday
Apr 14, 2016

11:00
S2016E71 - People's Fears Propel 'Ten Years' Air Date: Apr 14, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Friday
Apr 15, 2016

11:00
S2016E72 - Deadly Earthquake Hits Southern Japan Air Date: Apr 15, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Monday
Apr 18, 2016

11:00
S2016E73 - Visiting the Country of Change Part 1 Air Date: Apr 18, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Tuesday
Apr 19, 2016

11:00
S2016E74 - Visiting the Country of Change Part 2 Air Date: Apr 19, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Wednesday
Apr 20, 2016

11:00
S2016E75 - Visiting the Country of Change Part 3 Air Date: Apr 20, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Thursday
Apr 21, 2016

11:00
S2016E76 - Sakamoto's Inspiration Air Date: Apr 21, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Friday
Apr 22, 2016

11:00
S2016E77 - US Tried to Mend Ties with Saudi Arabia Air Date: Apr 22, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Monday
Apr 25, 2016

11:00
S2016E78 - Nepal A Year After Deadly Quake Air Date: Apr 25, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Tuesday
Apr 26, 2016

11:00
S2016E79 - Chernobyl 30 Years On Air Date: Apr 26, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Wednesday
Apr 27, 2016

11:00
S2016E80 - Reality or Imagination? Air Date: Apr 27, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Thursday
Apr 28, 2016

11:00
S2016E81 - Countdown to G7 Summit in Mie Air Date: Apr 28, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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In less than a month, Japan will welcome the leaders of the G7 countries. The 2-day summit will be held in a region of Mie prefecture called Ise-Shima.

Friday
May 06, 2016

11:00
S2016E82 - Finding Forever Homes Air Date: May 06, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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A Canadian in southwestern Japan is running one of the largest animal shelters in the country, helping to save scores of abandoned pets from being put down

Monday
May 09, 2016

11:00
S2016E83 - Philippine Presidential Election Air Date: May 09, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Millions of Filipinos have been to the polls to choose their country's next president, and vote-counting is now underway.

Tuesday
May 10, 2016

11:00
S2016E84 - New Philippine President Air Date: May 10, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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The Philippines will soon have a new leader, and it will be Rodrigo Duterte, the mayor of Davao in Mindanao.

Wednesday
May 11, 2016

11:00
S2016E85 - Obama to Visit Hiroshima Air Date: May 11, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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The White House has announced that US President Barack Obama will become the first sitting American president to visit Hiroshima, one of 2 cities devastated by US atomic bombs in 1945.

Thursday
May 12, 2016

11:00
S2016E86 - How the Panama Papers Become News Air Date: May 12, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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NHK reporters have been scouring the Panama Papers, a huge trove of leaked documents from Panamanian law firm Monssack Fonseca detailing offshore financial dealings, for links to Japan.

Friday
May 13, 2016

11:00
S2016E87 - Remembering Yukio Ninagawa Air Date: May 13, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Acclaimed Japanese theater director Yukio Ninagawa passed away on Thursday. He was 80. Ninagawa devoted his life to the stage, blending the best theatrical traditions of East and West.

Monday
May 16, 2016

11:00
S2016E88 - 20 Years of Deadlock Air Date: May 16, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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It's been 2 decades since US and Japanese officials agreed that the site of US Marines Corps Futenma Air Station would be returned to the Okinawan people.

Tuesday
May 17, 2016

11:00
S2016E89 - 20 Years Since Return Deal Air Date: May 17, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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It's been 20 years, but an agreement between Tokyo and Washington to relocate a US Marine base in Okinawa has yet to achieve its goal. People living near the facility still have to deal with noise and the risk of accidents.

Wednesday
May 18, 2016

11:00
S2016E90 - Japan GDP Turns Positive Air Date: May 18, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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The Japanese economy is rebounding, albeit slightly. Government officials have released GDP figures for the January to March period, and they're back in positive territory for the first time in 2 quarters.

Thursday
May 19, 2016

11:00
S2016E91 - Reaching Japan's Youngest Consumers Air Date: May 19, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Japan's population is continuing to decline and there are fewer births every year, so competition between companies that cater to children is heating up.

Friday
May 20, 2016

11:00
S2016E92 - Taiwan Leader's Balancing Act Air Date: May 20, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Taiwan inaugurated its new president, Tsai Ing-wen, on Friday. She's Taiwan's first-ever female president, and she's promising to maintain peaceful and stable relations with China.

Monday
May 23, 2016

11:00
S2016E93 - Interview with US President Obama Air Date: May 23, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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US President Barack Obama has been sharing his hopes ahead of his historic trip to Hiroshima. Speaking exclusively to NHK, he said he wants to recognize all victims of war, past and present.

Tuesday
May 24, 2016

11:00
S2016E94 - Trouble for Taiwan's Tourism Trade Air Date: May 24, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Beijing started applying pressure on Taiwan before Tsai Ing-wen was inaugurated as president last week, and that pressure appears to be already taking a toll.

Wednesday
May 25, 2016

11:00
S2016E95 - Falcons Flying High With Teens Air Date: May 25, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Falconry is gripping the hearts of young people across Japan. More women are also becoming interested in the tradition, and are training to become falconers.

Thursday
May 26, 2016

11:00
S2016E96 - Ise-Shima Summit Kicks Off Air Date: May 26, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Leaders of the Group of Seven countries are holding their annual once-a-year meeting, this time in Ise-Shima, central Japan.

Friday
May 27, 2016

11:00
S2016E97 - Obama Visits Hiroshima Air Date: May 27, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Barack Obama made a historic visit to Hiroshima on Friday, the first sitting US president to do so.

Monday
May 30, 2016

11:00
S2016E98 - Mongolia's Cashmere Dreams Air Date: May 30, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Last month, Fashion World Tokyo welcomed companies from around the world. The goods on offer included cashmere from Mongolia, which produces a huge amount of the cloth and is looking to churn out more.

Tuesday
May 31, 2016

11:00
S2016E99 - India's Giant Trespassers Air Date: May 31, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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In India, there have been a number of cases of elephants wreaking havoc in residential areas in recent years. The worrying trend has led to a search for new ways for humans and elephants to live in harmony.

Wednesday
Jun 01, 2016

11:00
S2016E100 - Chinese Tourists Becoming Thriftier Air Date: Jun 01, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Foreign tourists are pouring into Japan, especially from China. Many go on shopping sprees but they're starting to spend a little less, and on different things.

Thursday
Jun 02, 2016

11:00
S2016E101 - Taliban Conflict Continues Air Date: Jun 02, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour was killed in a US drone strike, but the path to peace in Afghanistan remains unclear.

Friday
Jun 03, 2016

11:00
S2016E102 - Commemorating Tiananmen Incident Air Date: Jun 03, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Memories of the Tiananmen Square incident seem to be fading with the passage of time, but a theater group in Hong Kong is trying to keep those memories alive

Monday
Jun 06, 2016

11:00
S2016E103 - Streaming Stories of Survival Air Date: Jun 06, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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A cancer survivor is breaking down barriers by reaching out to patients with a webcast. He's tackling sensitive issues in a casual format.

Tuesday
Jun 07, 2016

11:00
S2016E104 - Wordless Wonder Air Date: Jun 07, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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In Japan's ancient capital city of Kyoto, a small theater is attracting many tourists from abroad, with a non-verbal play.

Wednesday
Jun 08, 2016

11:00
S2016E105 - A Soul on Screen Air Date: Jun 08, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Naomi Kawase has become the first Japanese jury president at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

Thursday
Jun 09, 2016

11:00
S2016E106 - Tsunami Warning to the Future Air Date: Jun 09, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Young people in a Japanese city devastated by the 2011 tsunami are working to warn future generations, and make sure they never forget.

Friday
Jun 10, 2016

11:00
S2016E107 - Quakes Rattle Building Codes Air Date: Jun 10, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Two new challenges have come to light from NHK World's coverage on building-reinforcement efforts, and through interviews with specialists on quake-resistance.

Monday
Jun 13, 2016

11:00
S2016E108 - Shanghai Disneyland Set to Open Air Date: Jun 13, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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On Thursday, Shanghai Disneyland Park will open its gates. The complex is expected to provide 50,000 jobs, and locals are already witnessing its massive impact.

Tuesday
Jun 14, 2016

11:00
S2016E109 - Long Search for a Japanese Father Air Date: Jun 14, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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The Philippines saw fierce fighting in World War Two that left some people stateless. A non-profit organization is helping people in that situation to obtain Japanese citizenship.

Wednesday
Jun 15, 2016

11:00
S2016E110 - Journey Back to Myanmar Air Date: Jun 15, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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A Burmese couple who fled to Japan recently returned to their home country for the first time in a quarter of a century.

Thursday
Jun 16, 2016

11:00
S2016E111 - Creating an Asian Power Grid Air Date: Jun 16, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Masayoshi Son, a leading Japanese entrepreneur, has come up with a bold plan to create a renewable energy network to connect countries in Asia.

Friday
Jun 17, 2016

11:00
S2016E112 - Reconstructing Kumamoto Castle Air Date: Jun 17, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Recent earthquakes in southern Japan caused heavy damage to an important cultural landmark, but artisans and workers are teaming up to repair Kumamoto Castle.

Monday
Jun 20, 2016

11:00
S2016E113 - Straining Under the Burden Air Date: Jun 20, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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On Sunday, people in Okinawa held a protest against US bases that was the largest in the past 2 decades.

Tuesday
Jun 21, 2016

11:00
S2016E114 - Wagyu Cost Challenge Air Date: Jun 21, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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The price of wagyu beef, prized for its tasty marbled flesh, has been soaring. But now, some breeding innovations are helping farmers and consumers alike.

Wednesday
Jun 22, 2016

11:00
S2016E115 - Election Campaign Kicks Off Air Date: Jun 22, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Official campaigning began on Wednesday for Japan's Upper House election on July 10. Political leaders have gone out across the country to call for voters' support.

Thursday
Jun 23, 2016

11:00
S2016E116 - Commemorating the Battle of Okinawa Air Date: Jun 23, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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People in southern Japan are remembering the Battle of Okinawa -- one of the bloodiest in World War Two.

Friday
Jun 24, 2016

11:00
S2016E117 - Stopping the Poachers Air Date: Jun 24, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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South Korea is mobilizing its Coast Guard and navy to catch crab poachers from China who are damaging the livelihood of local fishermen.

Monday
Jun 27, 2016

11:00
S2016E118 - Rebuilding Relations in Cambodia Air Date: Jun 27, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Efforts to rebuild relations between victims and perpetrators of the Pol Pot regime in Cambodia are making progress but many challenges remain.

Tuesday
Jun 28, 2016

11:00
S2016E119 - Indonesia's Street Dreams Air Date: Jun 28, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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A non-profit organization is helping street children in Jakarta build a brighter future with a unique approach.

Wednesday
Jun 29, 2016

11:00
S2016E120 - ISIL Marks Two Years Air Date: Jun 29, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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The Islamic State militant group proclaimed itself a caliphate and claimed territory spanning Syria and Iraq exactly 2 years ago.

Thursday
Jun 30, 2016

11:00
S2016E121 - Philippines Inaugurates New President Air Date: Jun 30, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in as the Philippines' new president on Thursday in Manila.

Friday
Jul 01, 2016

11:00
S2016E122 - Light, Life and Charity Air Date: Jul 01, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Kenro Izu is a Japanese photographer based in New York who is well-known for his monochrome prints and for his charity work in Asia.

Monday
Jul 04, 2016

11:00
S2016E123 - Bracing for Brexit Air Date: Jul 04, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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It's been more than a week since a majority of British voters chose to leave the European Union, but the economic impact on Japan and the rest of Asia is still unclear.

Tuesday
Jul 05, 2016

11:00
S2016E124 - Digging Deeper for a Universal Mystery Air Date: Jul 05, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Researchers in the United States recently detected gravitational waves for the first time, and a Japanese scientist played a key role in their quest to solve the mysteries surrounding the birth of the universe.

Wednesday
Jul 06, 2016

11:00
S2016E125 - Shedding Light on the Dark Side Air Date: Jul 06, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Award-winning film director Brillante Mendoza has made it his mission to put the problems of the Philippines on the big screen.

Thursday
Jul 07, 2016

11:00
S2016E126 - Obama to Keep Troops in Afghanistan Air Date: Jul 07, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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US President Barack Obama has once again revised his exit strategy for Afghanistan. He is leaving more US troops in the country than planned.

Friday
Jul 08, 2016

11:00
S2016E127 - Japan Decides: Abenomics and the Constitution Air Date: Jul 08, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Monday
Jul 11, 2016

11:00
S2016E128 - Voters Stick with Coalition Air Date: Jul 11, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's governing coalition beat its goal of winning a majority of contested seats in the July 10 Upper House election. It won well above what it needed to keep control of the chamber.

Tuesday
Jul 12, 2016

11:00
S2016E129 - Singapore's Cemeteries in Tight Space Air Date: Jul 12, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Singapore is taking a practical approach to managing its cemeteries within its limited space.

Wednesday
Jul 13, 2016

11:00
S2016E130 - Young Voters Find Voice Air Date: Jul 13, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Japan's Upper House election, which produced a clean sweep for the ruling parties, was a milestone for young people -- the first national election since the voting age was lowered from 20 to 18.

Thursday
Jul 14, 2016

11:00
S2016E131 - Iran Nuclear Deal One Year On Air Date: Jul 14, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Thursday marks the one-year anniversary of a landmark deal aimed at limiting Iran's nuclear program. The move was hailed as historic, but challenges remain.

Friday
Jul 15, 2016

11:00
S2016E132 - Finding Strength in Music Air Date: Jul 15, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Chinese violinist Liu Wei recently celebrated her 30 years in Japan with a concert. But it wasn't easy to get where she is now.

Tuesday
Jul 19, 2016

11:00
S2016E133 - Learning Through Laughter Air Date: Jul 19, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Some teachers in Japan are using a form of standup comedy to help students improve their communication skills.

Wednesday
Jul 20, 2016

11:00
S2016E134 - Japan Embraces Virtual Currencies Air Date: Jul 20, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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As more and more people use virtual currencies, the Japanese government is adding restrictions and looking into ways to foster the new field.

Thursday
Jul 21, 2016

11:00
S2016E135 - South Korea Divided on THAAD Air Date: Jul 21, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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South Korea is accepting an advanced missile defense system from the US, and the reactions it's provoking.

Friday
Jul 22, 2016

11:00
S2016E136 - Nobel Peace Prize Group in Hiroshima Air Date: Jul 22, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Members of the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet, a group that won the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize, have visited Hiroshima to learn about how the city healed after it was destroyed by an atomic bomb in 1945.

Monday
Jul 25, 2016

11:00
S2016E137 - More Than An Apple Air Date: Jul 25, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Author Shinsuke Yoshitake has created a picture book that captures the imagination as well as the eye. "It Might Be An Apple" has been a popular choice for young and old in Japan since its publication 3 years ago.

Tuesday
Jul 26, 2016

11:00
S2016E138 - Thailand's Halal Drive Air Date: Jul 26, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Thailand, a Buddhist country, is aiming to become a major player in the global trade of products for Muslims.

Wednesday
Jul 27, 2016

11:00
S2016E139 - Return of the Last Soldier Air Date: Jul 27, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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NHK has had a look at the behind-the-scenes negotiations that helped a Japanese soldier return from the Philippines, 30 years after World War Two.

Thursday
Jul 28, 2016

11:00
S2016E140 - Reliving an Ancient Voyage Air Date: Jul 28, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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A team of Japanese researchers is trying to determine how people first arrived in what is now Japan. To test their theory, they attempted to travel between 2 islands using a primitive vessel they think was used 30,000 years ago.

Friday
Jul 29, 2016

11:00
S2016E141 - Meals for Trash Air Date: Jul 29, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Forty percent of Indonesians earn less than 25 dollars per month. It's not enough to feed them and their families. But one new restaurant has a mission to support these people.

Monday
Aug 01, 2016

11:00
S2016E142 - Tokyo Elects New Governor Air Date: Aug 01, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Voters in Tokyo have chosen their first female governor. Former defense minister Yuriko Koike takes on the role, inheriting substantial challenges.

Tuesday
Aug 02, 2016

11:00
S2016E143 - Fighting Extremism in Bangladesh Air Date: Aug 02, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Authorities in Bangladesh are trying to fight back against extremism, carrying out police raids and launching an campaigns to deter young people from terrorism.

Wednesday
Aug 03, 2016

11:00
S2016E144 - Caregiving Tragedy Air Date: Aug 03, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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Many family members in Japan must act as caregivers for their elders as the population ages. But that has led to a spate of "caregiver murders."

Thursday
Aug 04, 2016

11:00
S2016E145 - Invitation to President Obama Air Date: Aug 04, 2016 11:00 - 9 years ago

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While many applauded US President Barack Obama's recent visit to Hiroshima, a citizen's group in Nagasaki says it felt overlooked so it sent him a request to visit their city.

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