A previously unknown piece by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was performed in Japan for the first time. The composition was ...

Tokyo's iconic Shibuya ward has imposed a year-round ban on public drinking. The move comes amid a swell in tourism and ...

The economic downturn in China has led to growing unemployment among younger people. Now a growing number of college ...

Japanese sea urchin is prized by food lovers for its creamy texture and hints of the sea. A popular topping for sushi, it's ...

South Korea is the first country in Asia to host the Homeless World Cup. NHK World's Kim Chan-ju reports on the event aimed ...

We visit Sado, Niigata Prefecture, to meet a renowned taiko drum performance group that plays concerts worldwide. The 67 ...

NHK has learned that what appeared to be an unexploded World War Two bomb has been found at Naha Airport in Okinawa. It was ...

Japanese weather officials are warning that unstable atmospheric conditions will likely bring heavy rain to large parts of ...

October 3 NEWSROOM TOKYO Bangkok Live Lineup 1. Vietnam protests China over alleged attack on fishing boat 2. Singapore ...

A new UN report says Russia is carrying out systematic torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war. One survivor speaks about his time in captivity.

The Japanese currency weakened further against the dollar in Tokyo on Thursday, as many investors shared the view that the ...

The mother of a Japanese girl who was abducted to North Korea at the age of 13 has made a fresh call for early return of ...