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The latest news and top stories on NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation). A prominent Tokyo-based public broadcasting organisation, NHK is headquartered at the NHK Broadcasting Center in Shibuya. Established in 1926, its primary mission is to provide impartial and independent broadcasting services, delivering accurate information and high-quality cultural content. Funded by viewers’ license fees, NHK operates multiple terrestrial and satellite television channels, radio networks and the international service NHK World-Japan. Its activities encompass news, educational programming, documentaries and entertainment.

Damage is seen to part of the Aeon Mall Kumamoto in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026 after an earthquake struck the area. Two young women were found dead early Wednesday in a mall badly damaged by a powerful earthquake and subsequent explosion, local media reported early Wednesday, as crews continued searching overnight for missing people. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP)

Japan

Video | Mall partially collapses during deadly Japan earthquake

The second storey of the Aeon Mall Kumamoto collapsed as the magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook Kyushu island.

29 Jul 2026 - 1:58PM

Architecture and design

Discover the genius behind everyday objects’ design at fun Hong Kong experience

2 Jul 2026 - 11:49AM

Japan

Is self-censorship behind Japan’s ‘problematic’ press freedom ranking?

29 May 2026 - 8:42PMvideocam

Japan

Top baseball boss resigns after arrest amid ChatGPT-assisted child welfare report

Shinnosuke Abe, the manager of Yomiuri Giants, accused of forcing 18-year-old daughter to floor while trying to solve fight between siblings.

26 May 2026 - 3:09PM

Japan

‘Not a reliable ally’: Japan eyes Nato as Trump erodes faith in US guarantees

Tokyo and the transatlantic security alliance have a shared problem: what happens if the US walks away?

13 Apr 2026 - 9:16AM

Japan

Japan confirms release of second citizen held in Iran

The person, believed to be the NHK’s Tehran bureau chief, is one of two Japanese nationals who had been detained in Iran.

7 Apr 2026 - 3:04PMvideocam

Japan

Japan plans to deploy missiles to a faraway island in the Pacific. Here’s why

The deployment is a response to China’s military activity near Minamitorishima, a defence ministry researcher says.

26 Mar 2026 - 9:40AM

Japan

Japanese national back home after Iran detention

While the person, detained last year, is now free, another Japanese national - said to be a journalist - has been in custody since January.

23 Mar 2026 - 5:09PMvideocam

Japan

Japan may send ‘top level’ minesweepers to Hormuz after ceasefire

Foreign Minister Motegi also announced the release and return of one of the two Japanese nationals previously detained in Iran.

22 Mar 2026 - 12:08PMvideocam

Japan

‘Hostage diplomacy’ fears mount over arrest of Japanese journalist in Iran

The incident comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with a large American military force positioned near Iran.

26 Feb 2026 - 4:23PM

The aftermath of an Israeli strike on Evin Prison, Iran, in June. Photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters

Japan

Japan’s Takaichi faces uphill task in election as opposition unites

Takaichi’s LDP is expected to lose millions of votes as Komeito allies with the CDP after ending its coalition with the ruling party.

15 Jan 2026 - 5:31PMvideocam

Souvenirs featuring a photo of Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are seen at a gift shop in Nara. Photo: AFP

Chinese history

After The War | Virtual reality and the Nanking massacre: where does immersion become trauma?

Amid push in China for museum digitalisation, one educator seeks to help students ‘feel history without being flooded by it’.

14 Dec 2025 - 4:20PM

China-Japan relations

China ‘did tell Japan about air drills but not in enough detail to avoid danger’

Both sides have been trading barbs following a stand-off between fighters during Saturday’s training exercise involving the Liaoning carrier.

10 Dec 2025 - 9:00PMvideocam

Viral stories

Japan man rents wife’s murder flat for 20 years, preserves crime scene, spends US$145,000

Grieving husband of multiple stabbing victim refuses to clean up bloodstains; police reopen case, female killer confesses.

10 Nov 2025 - 9:22AM

Japan

Tourist attacked by bear cub at popular World Heritage site in Japan

The local government has closed walkways at the site known as Shirakawa-go, while police and hunters are searching for the cub.

6 Oct 2025 - 2:16PM

Shirakawa-go is popular with tourists for its thatched-roof houses. Photo: Shutterstock

Japan

Japan PM hopeful Takaichi signals review of trade deal with Trump

Other contenders, including Hayashi, pledged to deepen ties with the US president and Washington.

28 Sep 2025 - 3:35PMvideocam

Japan

Japan airport still reeling from loss of tourists after manga’s quake prediction

Despite the July 5 prophecy proving false, the impact on regional tourism has been all too real for Takamatsu Airport in Kagawa Prefecture.

28 Aug 2025 - 5:54PMvideocam

Japan

‘Bear attack’ victim in Japan was actually killed by son, police say

Authorities withdrew their bear attack alert after finding that the 93-year-old victim’s wounds were inconsistent with an animal mauling.

20 Aug 2025 - 3:54PMvideocam

A wild brown bear in Hokkaido, Japan. Photo: Shutterstock

US-China trade war

Why China sees US trade deals with partners as a threat – and how it could react

As Washington’s deadline looms, Beijing warns nations not to cut deals that hurt its interests – but how will it respond if ignored?

1 Jul 2025 - 9:00AMvideocam

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.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Video | Mall partially collapses during deadly Japan earthquake

The second storey of the Aeon Mall Kumamoto collapsed as the magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook Kyushu island.

Discover the genius behind everyday objects’ design at fun Hong Kong experience

Is self-censorship behind Japan’s ‘problematic’ press freedom ranking?

Top baseball boss resigns after arrest amid ChatGPT-assisted child welfare report

Shinnosuke Abe, the manager of Yomiuri Giants, accused of forcing 18-year-old daughter to floor while trying to solve fight between siblings.

‘Not a reliable ally’: Japan eyes Nato as Trump erodes faith in US guarantees

Tokyo and the transatlantic security alliance have a shared problem: what happens if the US walks away?

Japan confirms release of second citizen held in Iran

The person, believed to be the NHK’s Tehran bureau chief, is one of two Japanese nationals who had been detained in Iran.

Japan plans to deploy missiles to a faraway island in the Pacific. Here’s why

The deployment is a response to China’s military activity near Minamitorishima, a defence ministry researcher says.

Japanese national back home after Iran detention

While the person, detained last year, is now free, another Japanese national - said to be a journalist - has been in custody since January.

Japan may send ‘top level’ minesweepers to Hormuz after ceasefire

Foreign Minister Motegi also announced the release and return of one of the two Japanese nationals previously detained in Iran.

‘Hostage diplomacy’ fears mount over arrest of Japanese journalist in Iran

The incident comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with a large American military force positioned near Iran.

Japan’s Takaichi faces uphill task in election as opposition unites

Takaichi’s LDP is expected to lose millions of votes as Komeito allies with the CDP after ending its coalition with the ruling party.

After The War | Virtual reality and the Nanking massacre: where does immersion become trauma?

Amid push in China for museum digitalisation, one educator seeks to help students ‘feel history without being flooded by it’.

China ‘did tell Japan about air drills but not in enough detail to avoid danger’

Both sides have been trading barbs following a stand-off between fighters during Saturday’s training exercise involving the Liaoning carrier.

Japan man rents wife’s murder flat for 20 years, preserves crime scene, spends US$145,000

Grieving husband of multiple stabbing victim refuses to clean up bloodstains; police reopen case, female killer confesses.

Tourist attacked by bear cub at popular World Heritage site in Japan

The local government has closed walkways at the site known as Shirakawa-go, while police and hunters are searching for the cub.

Japan PM hopeful Takaichi signals review of trade deal with Trump

Other contenders, including Hayashi, pledged to deepen ties with the US president and Washington.

Japan airport still reeling from loss of tourists after manga’s quake prediction

Despite the July 5 prophecy proving false, the impact on regional tourism has been all too real for Takamatsu Airport in Kagawa Prefecture.

‘Bear attack’ victim in Japan was actually killed by son, police say

Authorities withdrew their bear attack alert after finding that the 93-year-old victim’s wounds were inconsistent with an animal mauling.

Why China sees US trade deals with partners as a threat – and how it could react

As Washington’s deadline looms, Beijing warns nations not to cut deals that hurt its interests – but how will it respond if ignored?

Video | Mall partially collapses during deadly Japan earthquake