NHK WORLD programme focus: Re-assessing Ukraine’s lost nuclear deterrent

NHK WORLD PRIME: Ukraine’s Nuclear Dilemma

August 5 Sat. 
0:10/6:10/12:10/18:10 (UTC)

In 1994, Ukraine’s leaders gave up a formidable nuclear arsenal. But the country is now mired in war. We follow one young man who asks his fellow citizens if they’d have been better off keeping what is often dubbed the ultimate deterrent. His grandfather advocated disarmament as a government minister. So did William Perry, the US defence secretary tasked with overseeing the dismantlement process, who reflects on his work now that Russia threatens to use the most destructive weapon of all.  

100 Cameras: Aomori Nebuta Festival

August 4 Fri.
14:30/20:30/3:10/10:10 (UTC)

August 9 Wed.
19:00 (UTC)

The Nebuta Festival is the most exciting event of the year for the people of Aomori. Giant parade floats, or nebuta, are skillfully maneuvered through the city streets. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the festival was held once again. We received special permission to film the local community as it eagerly prepared for the festival. What amazing behind-the-scenes material did our 100 cameras capture this time? We uncover the touching and poignant stories of the local people. 

J-MELO

Sundays
15:10/20:10/3:30/9:30 (UTC)

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