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NHK World (JP)
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Running
Start:
2016-05-28
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S2026E18 - Booming Character Economy: Why Adults Fall for Mascots
Characters that appeal to adults as well as kids are growing in popularity thanks to both their cuteness and realistic portrayal of the world. Next, can Japan make more of their success?
Air Date: 14 May 2026 22:00 (CDT)
S2026E19 - "Cuba's Next" — Trump's Strategy Shakes Latin America
A pressure campaign by the US administration of Donald Trump is pushing Cuba to the brink of crisis. NHK examines what the US is aiming to achieve, and how its plans could reshape the global order.
Air Date: 20 May 2026 22:00 (CDT)
S2026E20 - Pets in an Aging Society: Who Will Care When Owners Can't
As Japan's population ages, pets are often left without care, a burden that passes on to medical and care workers. Partnerships between healthcare and animal welfare professionals are emerging.
Air Date: 21 May 2026 22:00 (CDT)