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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.

news & politics

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03:53

'War is uncivilized': Malaysia's 'Giant of Asia'...

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

2025/06/23

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says global instability is rising. And few people are better placed to read the warning signs, or see a way forward. Not only did the 99-year-old navigate a host of crises during 24 years and two tenures in power, he also put his country on the path to prosperity—most notably through his "Look East" policy that sought to emulate Japan’s work ethic and technological prowess. NHK World’s Kitai Genki recently spoke to Mahathir in Kyoto, where he

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03:15

Harmony amid hostilities

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

2025/06/20

More than three years of war between Russia and Ukraine have destroyed many friendships. But the gift of music can transcend borders and hostilities, as shown by a Russian pianist who continues to perform pieces by a Ukrainian composer with whom he has worked for decades.

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02:13

Ukraine evacuee inspired by Hiroshima's symbolism

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

2025/06/18

Hiroshima has emerged as a haven for many Ukrainians seeking safety from Russia's attacks on their homeland. One evacuee shares his story and explains why his adopted city gives him hope.

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05:53

Rice prices soar amid ongoing shortage

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

2025/06/17

The cost of putting a bowl of rice on the table in Japan continues to soar, despite the release of more than 200,000 tons from the national stockpile. Imported rice is playing an important role to meet demand as Japan looks for a long-term solution to the current shortage.

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02:18

Ukraine evacuee inspired by Hiroshima's symbolism

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

2025/06/13

Hiroshima has emerged as a haven for many Ukrainians seeking safety from Russia's attacks on their homeland. One evacuee shares his story and explains why his adopted city gives him hope.

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02:13

Ukraine evacuee inspired by Hiroshima's symbolism

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

2025/06/13

Hiroshima has emerged as a haven for many Ukrainians seeking safety from Russia's attacks on their homeland. One evacuee shares his story and explains why his adopted city gives him hope.

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02:18

Ukraine evacuee inspired by Hiroshima's symbolism

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

2025/06/12

Hiroshima has emerged as a haven for many Ukrainians seeking safety from Russia's attacks on their homeland. One evacuee shares his story and explains why his adopted city gives him hope.

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04:24

Preparing for the next pandemic

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

2025/06/12

As the international community grapples with how to prepare for the next pandemic, the World Health Organization has adopted a new accord. The Pandemic Agreement addresses prevention, preparedness and response.

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05:13

More Chinese asylum seekers enter US across Mexican...

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

2025/06/11

Millions of undocumented migrants cross the United States' border with Mexico each year, including many from South and Central American countries. In recent months, they have been joined by a surging number of asylum seekers from China. A humanitarian aid worker at a church in Brownsville, Texas, said her shelter now helps about 50 Chinese people every day, compared with just one ― or none ― per month in past years.

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05:28

More Chinese asylum seekers enter US across Mexican...

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

2025/06/10

Millions of undocumented migrants cross the United States' border with Mexico each year, including many from South and Central American countries. In recent months, they have been joined by a surging number of asylum seekers from China. A humanitarian aid worker at a church in Brownsville, Texas, said her shelter now helps about 50 Chinese people every day, compared with just one ― or none ― per month in past years.

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06:18

Scientists in race to fight drug resistance

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

2025/06/10

What happens if antibiotics stop working? The scientific world describes this threat to global health as antimicrobial resistance, or AMR. One study warns more than 39 million people could die by 2050 unless further measures are taken.Scientists from Japan and the United Kingdom have teamed up in the race to find a solution.

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05:53

A Sudanese family takes shelter in Japan

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

2025/06/09

"We didn't expect that there would be a war in Khartoum, because we lived there safely and didn't ever worry about anything like that."

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10:20

NATO chief shares insights in exclusive interview...

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

2025/06/06

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Japan in April ― six months after he took office ― seeking stronger ties with the country. NHK World's Sugita Sachiyo had an exclusive interview with the political heavyweight who shared his insights on issues ranging from Japan's technological prowess to concerns about China.Rutte also revealed his own personal connection with Japan. Sugita offers a firsthand account of the visit, followed by a transcript of the pair’s interview which was originally

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05:59

A Sudanese family takes shelter in Japan

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

2025/06/06

"We didn't expect that there would be a war in Khartoum, because we lived there safely and didn't ever worry about anything like that."

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10:20

NATO chief shares insights in exclusive interview...

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

2025/06/05

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Japan in April ― six months after he took office ― seeking stronger ties with the country. NHK World's Sugita Sachiyo had an exclusive interview with the political heavyweight who shared his insights on issues ranging from Japan's technological prowess to concerns about China.Rutte also revealed his own personal connection with Japan. Sugita offers a firsthand account of the visit, followed by a transcript of the pair’s interview which was originally

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06:23

Morticians work to provide dignified send-offs

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

2025/06/04

Japanese morticians always pursue the best ways to console grieving families through their craft and quiet presence. But during the height of the pandemic, they struggled to balance government guidelines with the needs of the bereaved.

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06:11

Morticians work to provide dignified send-offs

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

2025/06/04

Japanese morticians always pursue the best ways to console grieving families through their craft and quiet presence. But during the height of the pandemic, they struggled to balance government guidelines with the needs of the bereaved.

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06:11

Morticians work to provide dignified send-offs

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

2025/05/30

Japanese morticians always pursue the best ways to console grieving families through their craft and quiet presence. But during the height of the pandemic, they struggled to balance government guidelines with the needs of the bereaved.

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06:11

Morticians work to provide dignified send-offs

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

2025/05/29

Japanese morticians always pursue the best ways to console grieving families through their craft and quiet presence. But during the height of the pandemic, they struggled to balance government guidelines with the needs of the bereaved.

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06:23

Morticians work to provide dignified send-offs

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

2025/05/29

Japanese morticians always pursue the best ways to console grieving families through their craft and quiet presence. But during the height of the pandemic, they struggled to balance government guidelines with the needs of the bereaved.

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