Category: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

In South Korea, the new trend ‘Text Hip’ has sparked a reading boom among young people by positioning it as stylish and … source

The Japan Meteorological Agency says a magnitude 6.2 quake hit Hokkaido on Monday at 5:23 a.m. Agency officials are urging … source

Severe tropical storm Jangmi is wreaking havoc in southwest Japan, causing injuries and leaving thousands without electricity. source

A powerful 8.2 magnitude earthquake off Mindanao in the Philippines prompted a tsunami advisory for a wide swath of Japan’s … source

From May 19 to 21, the G7 Summit will be held in Hiroshima, Japan. #nhk #hiroshima For more news on the G7 summit: … source

A traditional soy sauce maker in Ishikawa Prefecture looks to exports as a way of keeping its traditional production going. source

September 2 NEWSROOM TOKYO Bangkok Live 00:00 USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after 286 days at sea 00:58 … source

Torrential rain is battering wide areas of eastern and western Japan, triggering flooding and landslides. One system is now … source

August 6 marked 81 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. The dark chapter in Japan’s history became a catalyst for … source

Spring in Takayama brings a centuries-old festival noted for its colorful floats featuring mechanical dolls. The Sanno Festival … source