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NHK

CULTURE / TV & Streaming / CHANNEL SURF
May 27, 2016
'Historical Unknowns: Historia'; 'Morning Comes'; DHC
Kumamoto Castle, which was seriously damaged in last month's earthquake, is one of Japan's most beloved and iconic landmarks. Originally built in the 15th century, the structure is one of the largest fortifications in Japan and covers a big piece of land. It is famous for its stone foundation — the...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 27, 2016
NHK chairman's order to follow government line on Kyushu nuclear reactors sparks outcry
Outspoken NHK Chairman Katsuto Momii has found himself once again mired in controversy after news leaked he gave instructions that the public broadcaster should stick to the official government line when reporting on the nuclear reactor situation in quake-hit Kyushu.
Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT / OLD NIC'S NOTEBOOK
Apr 2, 2016
A tipple that's close to my heart — and life
I moved to Kurohime in northern Nagano Prefecture in 1980, and three years later I bought some land here and built the first house I had ever personally owned. That was made possible by the Nikka Whisky Distilling Co., for whom I did my very first Japanese television commercial back then. What a cushy...
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Mar 5, 2016
Bleak outlook for hotels; Rural districts encouraged to use radio; Seoul to free fishing crew; Embassy helped Americans in Kuwait
100 YEARS AGOWednesday, March 8 1916
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CULTURE / Books
Feb 6, 2016
Once Upon a Time in Japan
"Once Upon a Time in Japan" is an ideal introduction to Japanese folktales. Published by Tuttle with NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation, the stories in this children's storybook were chosen from a popular series produced by Radio Japan, NHK World's radio service broadcast globally in 18 different languages....
JAPAN
Feb 4, 2016
Missile launcher on move, launchpad activity up in North Korea: NHK
North Korea's mobile missile launcher, carrying a ballistic missile, has been seen moving near the east coast and activity has also been seen at a long-range rocket launchpad on the west coast, NHK said on Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jan 30, 2016
NHK may need to rethink its 'taiga' formula
An article that appeared in December in the Yomiuri Shimbun weighed the prospects for the 2016 edition of NHK's year-long historical taiga drama series, which premiered Jan. 10. "Sanada Maru" is the title of the 55th marathon show, and the name of a fortification added on to Osaka Castle to protect it...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
Jan 23, 2016
Hiroko Kuniya's ouster deals another blow to quality journalism in Japan
Hiroko Kuniya, the widely respected anchor for NHK's stellar "Close-up Gendai" news analysis program, has been ousted from her position after 23 years with the show. She now joins a growing list of prominent news presenters and commentators who have discovered the apparent perils of not kowtowing to...
JAPAN
Jan 7, 2016
Poll finds youth vote may carry a punch in Upper House election
Around 60 percent of the nation's new voters aged 18 and 19 are willing to cast a ballot, NHK found in a recent poll.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / JUST BE CAUSE
Jan 3, 2016
Battles over history, the media and the message scar 2015
A rundown of the top 10 human rights issues of the past year as they affected non-Japanese residents.

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