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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

NHK has learned Japanese police have obtained arrest warrants for 12 Japanese nationals in Cambodia on suspicion of fraud.

A team of doctors in Japan is set to apply for an internal review on Friday of a clinical study to transplant pig kidneys ...

Taiwan is being battered by strong winds and rain from a typhoon that made landfall on Thursday. Taiwanese officials say that ...

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