In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

Nov 01 2024 299 ep. 5 mins 56
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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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Inflation, trade and division: What's at stake in the US election

Nov 01 2024 11 mins  
Harris or Trump? The world's largest economy is heading to the polls on November 5th to choose its next leader. The outcome could have wide-ranging economic effects. An expert breaks down what to expect ― from the possibility of rising inflation to a deepening global divide. NHK World's Yanaka Marie interviewed Neil Shearing, Group Chief Economist at Capital Economics.

Analysis: Why Nihon Hidankyo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

Nov 01 2024 9 mins  
For almost seven decades, the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, Nihon Hidankyo, has been a consistent ― and persistent ― voice for the survivors of the atomic bombs that struck Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The group's education and lobbying efforts have been recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024. Two of NHK's senior commentators, Kiyonaga Satosh

What will America's Taiwan policy look like after the presidential election?

Nov 01 2024 20 mins  
Raymond Greene is Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, which makes him the de facto US ambassador to Taiwan. Before his appointment in July, he put in nearly 30 years as a career diplomat in the Indo-Pacific region, working in Japan, Taiwan, China and the Philippines. NEWSROOM TOKYO anchor Yoshioka Takuma sat down with him on October 23 for the first exclusive interview G

Syrian man draws on own upheaval to help Noto quake survivors

Oct 24 2024 8 mins  
People across the Noto Peninsula were slowly recovering from January's magnitude-7.5 earthquake when a second disaster struck―in September, record rain caused extensive flooding across the region. Thousands are still living in evacuation facilities and temporary housing, unsure when they can go home. For many, the ordeal has been made a little easier with the support of Syrian

Young S.Koreans falling back in love with good old-fashioned books

Oct 21 2024 5 mins  
The idea that digital hobbies spell the end for their analog forebears no longer holds true. Vinyl LPs and film cameras are cases in point. Sales have soared across the world on the back of a newfound appreciation for music and photos you can hold in your hands. In South Korea, there's a similar resurgence in the realm of good old-fashioned books.

Homelessness in Japan: Unique solutions with broad benefit

Oct 17 2024 6 mins  
Efforts to tackle homelessness in the Japanese city of Osaka are having knock-on effects that are resolving a series of other issues facing the metropolis – from illegally parked bicycles to abandoned dwellings. Win-win solutions are being led by non-profit groups offering employment and shelter to people who have troubled backstories but still want to contribute to society.

US election: Time running out for absentee voting from Japan

Oct 17 2024 2 mins  
American voters are already casting their ballots in early and absentee voting for the November 5 presidential election. In Japan, the US embassy is providing consular assistance to ensure American residents and travelers get their votes in before it's too late.

Experts: No easy fix for outdated UN Security Council

Oct 17 2024 8 mins  
Intractable divisions at the UN Security Council have drawn criticism from UN chief Antonio Guterres, and deepened a sense of disillusionment about the body's ability to resolve the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, among other urgent matters. NHK heard from two experts about proposals to improve the fairness and functioning of the council and the challenges that stand in the way of c

Mapping Japan's hiking trails step by step for foreign hikers

Oct 17 2024 8 mins  
Autumn in Japan is a season for mountain climbing, and the number of foreign hikers is rising. Police statistics show that more hikers are becoming lost or stranded. To help them out, a Japanese climber is making unique maps that offer firsthand information in both Japanese and English.

Muhammad Yunus outlines vision for new Bangladesh

Oct 17 2024 27 mins  
Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus has a new challenge: The political novice took the helm of an interim Bangladeshi government after a surge of student protests culminated in the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. In an exclusive interview with NHK World's Mitamura Taro in New York, Yunus shared his vision for his country's future. This is the full tra