NHK WORLD Monthly Focus: Hiroshima

I’m Still Here: An A-Bomb Victim Speaks

May 12 Fri.
14:30/20:30/3:10/10:10
May 16 Tue.
19:00 (UTC)

In this program we join Hiroshima atomic-bombing survivor Keiko Ogura as she engages residents of a small US town in discussion on the dilemma posed by nuclear arms.

ISSEY MIYAKE

May 27 Sat.
1:10/7:10/13:10/19:10 (UTC)

The Human Inside the Clothes 
Issey Miyake, the world-renowned clothing designer, died in 2022 at the age of 84. Interviews with those who knew him provide insight into what inspired his captivating designs.

Hit the Road

May 31 Wed.
1:30/6:30/12:30/17:30 (UTC)

The Michi no Eki, or way stations, on Japan’s road network provide a place to rest and sample regional specialties. Join us as we begin exploring these appealing spots by experiencing delicious local fare and warm hospitality in Hiroshima Prefecture.

J-FLICKS

May 6 Sat.
1:10/7:10/13:10/19:10 (UTC)

Close-up: Berlin International Film Festival 

Join presenter Sarah MACDONALD and guest Alexander ZAHLTEN of Harvard University as they look at four captivating Japanese films that have attracted attention at international festivals this year. Director SHINKAI Makoto’s animated feature Suzume and KUMAKIRI Kazuyoshi’s thriller #Manhole were shown at the Berlin International
Film Festival, while FUNAHASHI Atsushi’s The Burden of the Past featured at the Asian Film Festival in Osaka. SAKAMOTO Junji’s Okiku and the World, meanwhile, was shown at the International Film Festival Rotterdam.

Asia Insight

Fridays
0:30/5:30/10:30/15:30/21:30 (UTC)

Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world’s largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.