Now playing Next No Comment Typhoon Haishen batters southern Japan The second powerful typhoon to slam Japan in a week damaged buildings and caused blackouts in nearly half a million homes. 07/09/2020
Now playing Next No Comment Typhoon Maysak sweeps over southern Japan Warnings issued for the area around Okinawa, home to US military bases, described gusts strong enough to cause some homes to collapse and extremely high tides. 01/09/2020
Now playing Next Japan ‘Deep remorse’: Japan marks 75th anniversary of WWII surrender Japan's Emperor Naruhito expressed “deep remorse” over his country’s wartime actions, pledging to reflect on the war's events and expressing hope that the tragedy would never be repeated. 15/08/2020
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Now playing Next Japan COVID-19: Dozens of US marines in suspected outbreak at Japan bases Authorities on Okinawa have demanded that the US military release the real number of cases at its military bases on the Japanese island, further exascerbating local tensions. 11/07/2020
Now playing Next Cambodia COVID-19: Unwanted cruise ship to finally disembark in Cambodia MS Westerdam departed Hong Hong on February 1 with 1,455 guests and 802 crew — but it was turned away from four ports. 12/02/2020
Now playing Next USA Two missing after U.S. Navy helicopter goes down in the Philippine Sea The MH-60 craft assigned to the USS Blue Ridge "went down while conducting routine operations," the statement said. 25/01/2020
Now playing Next USA Fire burns down structures at Japan's historic Shuri Castle "I feel as if we have lost our symbol," said Naha mayor Mikiko Shiroma, who led an emergency response team at the UNESCO World Heritage site. 31/10/2019
Now playing Next Explore Okinawans tells us the secret to long lives In partnership with Okinawa Prefectural Government The Okinawa archipelago in Japan is breaking records in terms of long life. Made up of 160 islands bordered by the Pacific Ocean with a subtropical climate, we meet friendly Okinawans who show us why it’s a great place to live (for a very long time). 21/10/2019
Now playing Next Taste The secrets of shoyu, the one thing you find on every table in Japan In partnership with Taste of Japan In Japan, soy sauce is an artform. Made with three elements: raw materials, techniques and fermentation time, each product is unique. 14/10/2019
Now playing Next Taste An expert reveals how best to drink Japanese sake In partnership with JFOODO In Japan, there are not many rules for drinking sake, but one fundamental rule is that you never serve yourself 20/09/2019
Now playing Next USA Japan's 'revolutionary' emperor to abdicate, leaving imposing legacy for his son Akihito, 85, will step down Tuesday after more than 30 years on the Chrysanthemum Throne. 28/04/2019
Now playing Next USA Japan says U.S. serviceman kills woman, self in Okinawa The incident comes amid growing resentment about the presence of American troops in the southwestern Japanese region. 13/04/2019
Now playing Next USA Two decorated Marine pilots die in helicopter crash during training exercise The men were participating in a semi-annual weapons and tactics instructor course, the U.S. Marines said. 02/04/2019
Now playing Next USA The 'clear and beautiful ocean' is focus of latest battle over Okinawa The region hosts about two-thirds of the dedicated U.S.-only bases in Japan despite accounting for less than 1 percent of the country's land area. 22/02/2019
Now playing Next Adventures Exploring Japan's “Galapagos" island In partnership with Be. Okinawa In this episode of Adventures we discover the stunningly beautiful island of Iriomote in Japan's Okinawa region. 12/11/2018
Now playing Next Adventures Karate the secret to a long & healthy life on Okinawa In partnership with Be. Okinawa The Japanese Okinawa islands have the biggest population of living centenarians in the world, and apart from the climate and healthy lifestyle, the martial art of Karate, that was born here, may have something to do with it. 05/11/2018