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In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Feature stories with video and in-depth analysis on the latest news from Japan, Asia and beyond, produced by Japanese public media.

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14:56

STATELESS: The Japanese left behind in the Philippines

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/12/11

Rosalina Harada Mondragon has been waiting her whole life to be recognized as Japanese. She was born in the Philippines in 1940 to a Japanese father killed during the Pacific War. Rosalina is one of thousands of children to Japanese fathers left behind at the end of the conflict. Many became stateless. Eight decades later, 50 survivors are still fighting to be acknowledged by Japan.

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08:02

Advocates of nuclear ban treaty try to build momentum...

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/12/10

It's been a year since dozens of countries got together to enforce a landmark ban on nuclear weapons, yet the goal of eradication seems as distant as ever. For the states that refused to sign the treaty—countries with nuclear arms and others under their protection—discussions to prevent further spread of nuclear arms are not progressing. That stalemate has prompted some to ask: If the world's most powerful countries can't even agree to slim their nuclear arsenal, what hope is there of abolishing the

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06:23

Japanese manga industry turns to AI in anti-piracy fight

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/12/09

Manga is a 14 billion-dollar industry for Japan, but it would be even bigger if it weren't for online sites offering stolen versions of the comics. A Tokyo start-up hopes artificial intelligence will ride to the rescue. Its specialized AI system can translate manga into multiple languages in just days, getting the latest volumes into fans' hands quickly and providing a powerful weapon to fight the pirates.

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06:54

Anime in crisis: Japan's signature art form at risk

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/12/09

Anime has captured the hearts of fans and critics worldwide. Every year, the Japanese industry racks up billions in profits and countless awards. But the gulf between the polished product on the screen and life at the coalface for the creators couldn't be greater. So tough are the conditions for most young animators that they can barely afford food. One CG animator who got tired of seeing his fellow workers quit decided to do something about it. Ten years ago, he opened a subsidized dorm for young

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01:25

Snowstorms — What to do when driving

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/12/09

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03:43

Heavy rain — What to watch out for when evacuating on...

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/12/09

Make sure to evacuate early. It is dangerous to evacuate on foot or by car in the middle of a flood. Here are some important points that will help keep you safe.

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08:02

Advocates of nuclear ban treaty try to build momentum...

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/12/05

It's been a year since dozens of countries got together to enforce a landmark ban on nuclear weapons, yet the goal of eradication seems as distant as ever. For the states that refused to sign the treaty—countries with nuclear arms and others under their protection—discussions to prevent further spread of nuclear arms are not progressing. That stalemate has prompted some to ask: If the world's most powerful countries can't even agree to slim their nuclear arsenal, what hope is there of abolishing the

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09:17

South Korea: A democracy shaken

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/12/05

A year has passed since South Korea's then-president Yoon Suk-yeol rocked the country with a sudden martial law declaration, but the fallout continues. The nation has since voted in a new leader, yet it remains enveloped in confusion over leadership and governance. While Yoon and many of his henchmen are in custody facing trial, some conservatives still speak highly of the former president. NHK World editor-in-chief and former Seoul bureau chief Aoki Yoshiyuki examines the current political

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08:02

Advocates of nuclear ban treaty try to build momentum...

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/12/04

It's been a year since dozens of countries got together to enforce a landmark ban on nuclear weapons, yet the goal of eradication seems as distant as ever. For the states that refused to sign the treaty—countries with nuclear arms and others under their protection—discussions to prevent further spread of nuclear arms are not progressing. That stalemate has prompted some to ask: If the world's most powerful countries can't even agree to slim their nuclear arsenal, what hope is there of abolishing the

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08:56

South Korea: A democracy shaken

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/12/04

A year has passed since South Korea's then-president Yoon Suk-yeol rocked the country with a sudden martial law declaration, but the fallout continues. The nation has since voted in a new leader, yet it remains enveloped in confusion over leadership and governance. While Yoon and many of his henchmen are in custody facing trial, some conservatives still speak highly of the former president. NHK World editor-in-chief and former Seoul bureau chief Aoki Yoshiyuki examines the current political

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08:56

South Korea: A democracy shaken

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/12/04

A year has passed since South Korea's then-president Yoon Suk-yeol rocked the country with a sudden martial law declaration, but the fallout continues. The nation has since voted in a new leader, yet it remains enveloped in confusion over leadership and governance. While Yoon and many of his henchmen are in custody facing trial, some conservatives still speak highly of the former president. NHK World editor-in-chief and former Seoul bureau chief Aoki Yoshiyuki examines the current political

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08:02

Advocates of nuclear ban treaty try to build momentum...

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/12/04

It's been a year since dozens of countries got together to enforce a landmark ban on nuclear weapons, yet the goal of eradication seems as distant as ever. For the states that refused to sign the treaty—countries with nuclear arms and others under their protection—discussions to prevent further spread of nuclear arms are not progressing. That stalemate has prompted some to ask: If the world's most powerful countries can't even agree to slim their nuclear arsenal, what hope is there of abolishing the

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08:02

Advocates of nuclear ban treaty try to build momentum...

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/12/03

It's been a year since dozens of countries got together to enforce a landmark ban on nuclear weapons, yet the goal of eradication seems as distant as ever. For the states that refused to sign the treaty—countries with nuclear arms and others under their protection—discussions to prevent further spread of nuclear arms are not progressing. That stalemate has prompted some to ask: If the world's most powerful countries can't even agree to slim their nuclear arsenal, what hope is there of abolishing the

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08:20

Advocates of nuclear ban treaty try to build momentum...

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/12/01

It's been a year since dozens of countries got together to enforce a landmark ban on nuclear weapons, yet the goal of eradication seems as distant as ever. For the states that refused to sign the treaty—countries with nuclear arms and others under their protection—discussions to prevent further spread of nuclear arms are not progressing. That stalemate has prompted some to ask: If the world's most powerful countries can't even agree to slim their nuclear arsenal, what hope is there of abolishing the

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06:15

Fathers in Japan struggle with double burden

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/12/01

Men in Japan are grappling with a problem that has traditionally been one for women alone: The struggle to balance work and childcare. New government data shows a record share of fathers are taking paternity leave, and more men are taking on a greater share of housework, too. But deep-rooted stereotypes mean even though dads are more invested at home, they're not getting any let-up at the office.For International Men's Day on November 19, NHK World's Katsumata Chieko took a look at the mounting

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08:02

Advocates of nuclear ban treaty try to build momentum...

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/11/27

It's been a year since dozens of countries got together to enforce a landmark ban on nuclear weapons, yet the goal of eradication seems as distant as ever. For the states that refused to sign the treaty—countries with nuclear arms and others under their protection—discussions to prevent further spread of nuclear arms are not progressing. That stalemate has prompted some to ask: If the world's most powerful countries can't even agree to slim their nuclear arsenal, what hope is there of abolishing the

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08:20

Advocates of nuclear ban treaty try to build momentum...

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/11/26

It's been a year since dozens of countries got together to enforce a landmark ban on nuclear weapons, yet the goal of eradication seems as distant as ever. For the states that refused to sign the treaty—countries with nuclear arms and others under their protection—discussions to prevent further spread of nuclear arms are not progressing. That stalemate has prompted some to ask: If the world's most powerful countries can't even agree to slim their nuclear arsenal, what hope is there of abolishing the

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08:20

Advocates of nuclear ban treaty try to build momentum...

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/11/25

It's been a year since dozens of countries got together to enforce a landmark ban on nuclear weapons, yet the goal of eradication seems as distant as ever. For the states that refused to sign the treaty—countries with nuclear arms and others under their protection—discussions to prevent further spread of nuclear arms are not progressing. That stalemate has prompted some to ask: If the world's most powerful countries can't even agree to slim their nuclear arsenal, what hope is there of abolishing the

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08:02

Advocates of nuclear ban treaty try to build momentum...

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/11/21

It's been a year since dozens of countries got together to enforce a landmark ban on nuclear weapons, yet the goal of eradication seems as distant as ever. For the states that refused to sign the treaty—countries with nuclear arms and others under their protection—discussions to prevent further spread of nuclear arms are not progressing. That stalemate has prompted some to ask: If the world's most powerful countries can't even agree to slim their nuclear arsenal, what hope is there of abolishing the

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07:04

Japan, Ukraine tackle teachers' wartime mental health

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ·

2025/11/20

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 shattered the daily lives of people across the country. Schools have been destroyed, upending the education system. Although schooling has continued online, in underground classrooms and shelters, millions of students and teachers have been displaced. Many people have had to part with their fathers, husbands, and siblings who are fighting in the war. All of this is taking a toll on mental health.NHK World’s Sekiya Satoshi explains how educators in Japan and

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