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“Living Together on Sado Island”: Safe and Relaxing Travel

Message from Sado Island, Niigata As a travel destination during the COVID-19 pandemic, before visiting Sado Island, we ask that you watch and...

Chubu

Persevering Town of Takaoka Eagerly Prepares for Future Visitors

Message from Takaoka City, Toyama The people of Takaoka city hope you’ve been well during these troubling times. Tourist facilities in Takaoka...

Experience

NHK WORLD-JAPAN Video on Demand Review: Donburi Rice Bowls & Micro Fishing

%%title%% I’ve looked to the wide range of free-to-view programmes available on the NHK World-Japan website to get some inspiration. So far I’m loving the insider information and exposés on the sights and cultures of Japan (especially of the outdoors!), which gives a deeper insight into what foreigners commonly know of Japanese culture....

Destinations

What Makes Niigata Rice So Delicious?

An average temperature of 24.5°C, long sunlight hours and large temperature differences between day and night are ideal for growing delicious Niigata rice....

Culture

Nishitama, Okutama : A Trip Into Tokyo’s Untapped Forests

We explore the beautiful hidden gems to the west of Tokyo: Mt. Mitake, Mt.Hinode, Lake Okutama, Rokuya Great Buddha and other spots in the Nishitama area....