
Feature stories with video and in-depth analysis on the latest news from Japan, Asia and beyond, produced by Japanese public media.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

The Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, will celebrate 20 years of independence in May. The former leader who led the country in its early years spoke with NHK World about those difficult first steps, and his h... more
As US President Donald Trump's administration floods the public sphere with updates on its offensive against Iran, information is being circulated on an unprecedented scale — with much of it stirring controversy. NHK has examined the deluge of images... more
Every year on March 11, Suzuki Miho prepares food for two children who left for school and never came home. The Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami in 2011 that struck northeastern Japan left 15,901 people dead and 2,519 missing — including Miho’... more
Visitors to Japan can put a popular tourist attraction back on their sightseeing lists with the re-opening of the Edo-Tokyo Museum. The facility has been closed for four years of renovations to improve exhibits, upgrade accessibility and offer intera... more
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I just listened to the episode, ‘Tariffs will reshape Asia’. It was read by a robotic, awkward AI voice. The topic is so relevant and important, but the voice was just terrible and made it really difficult to listen to. I usually regard NHK as a trusted source of news, so I’m so disappointed.
2024年12月頃から、“hashtag 039”“quote”という言葉が脈絡なく入り込むようになって聞きづらかったのですが、4月には解消されて聞きやすくなりました。
12月頃から、“hashtag 039”“quote”という言葉が脈絡なく入り込むようになっています。
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This program airs feature-driven storytelling and in-depth analysis on current events, with a strong emphasis on Asia, geopolitics, history, science, and culture. Episodes often blend historical context, expert commentary, and on-the-ground reporting to illuminate complex issues—from nation-building and diplomacy to environmental challenges and scientific curiosities. A notable strength is the way guests and anchors connect archival insight with contemporary relevance, offering nuanced perspectives for policy-minded audiences and curious lifelong learners alike. A distinctive thread across episodes is a careful balance of rigorous reporting, global viewpoints, and a commitment to memory, peace, and public understanding.
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Recent guests on In-depth News Features include:
1. Katsusawa Hiroyuki
2. Isazaki Atsuhito
3. Miyamoto Satoru
4. Emily Welty
5. Alan Nakagawa
6. Akwan Khoji
7. Aoyama Akihiro
8. Jean-Claude Massouana
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