In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

About In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

Feature stories with video and in-depth analysis on the latest news from Japan, Asia and beyond, produced by Japanese public media.

Publisher

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

23 Mar 2023

Latest episode

31 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

588 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Thailand's 'Death Railway' emerges after years underwater

   Traces of the infamous "Death Railway" have resurfaced in Thailand after more than four decades underwater, revealing relics of the Japanese structures built by forced labor during World War Two — and offering a rare and fleeting glimpse into one of the conflict’s darkest chapters. In May, NHK World visited the site with a villager who grew up along the tracks... just before rising water submerged them once again.

2. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Japanese know-how and Fourth of July fireworks

   This year's Fourth of July was one for the history books. Across the United States, millions gathered to mark a major milestone: the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The nation celebrated with parades, barbecues, and spectacular fireworks. Some of the brightest displays that lit up the night sky featured a little Japanese know-how…and NHK World went behind the scenes to find out more.

3. 

   10 Aug 2026

   World Cup legacy for New York kids

   The World Cup brought soccer's biggest stars to the United States. Now, one nonprofit organization in New York City is trying to ensure the tournament has a lasting impact, creating opportunities for future talents. NHK World’s Inoue Yuki reports.

Who has been a guest on In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mahathir Mohamad
• Mark Rutte
• George Bory

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

95

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

50

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