Station:
NHK World (JP)
Status:
Running
Start:
2016-05-28
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Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
Next Episode is 'Threats from Above: Tackling Nuclear Plant Drone Intrusions' (Season 2026 Episode 57) and airs on 11 Dec 2026 21:00 (CDT).
S2026E40 - Japan's Longest Economic Boom: Do We Really Feel the Growth?
With Japan in a historic, tech-led economic boom, inflation and bankruptcies are leaving many people feeling disconnected. We examine this 'unbalanced boom' and the true state of Japan's growth.
Air Date: 01 Oct 2026 22:00 (CDT)
S2026E41 - "Most Invasive Plant on Earth" — Alligator Weed Threatens Farming, Lives
Alligator weed, an invasive plant from South America, is spreading across Japan. It's not just damaging agriculture but also increasing the risk of floods. NHK looks at the race to stop it.
Air Date: 07 Oct 2026 22:00 (CDT)
S2026E42 - No Family, No Home: Single People Struggle to Rent
There are more middle-aged and older single people in Japan than ever before, but not many landlords are willing to rent to them. We look at the causes and possible solutions to the problem.
Air Date: 08 Oct 2026 22:00 (CDT)
S2026E57 - Threats from Above: Tackling Nuclear Plant Drone Intrusions
Air Date: 11 Dec 2026 21:00 (CDT)
S2026E58 - Battery Fire Crisis: Defective Products Pose Serious Risk
Air Date: 17 Dec 2026 21:00 (CDT)
S2026E59 - Shorter Hours With Regular Status: Win-Win Model for Workers, Employers?
Air Date: 18 Dec 2026 21:00 (CDT)