NHK World TV HD 00:00 - 00:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 00:10 - 00:25

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions and famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes - every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.

NHK World TV HD 00:25 - 00:30

Luna, a girl who is uncomfortable with doctors' offices, comes to understand the value of medicine via the thrilling explanations of a mysterious doctor - this episode is about doctors' offices.

NHK World TV HD 00:30 - 01:00

We meet Ashraf Baburi in Chiba Prefecture, who provides work to women in his native Afghanistan by importing traditional rugs they weave, and French-born Stephane Danton who runs a tea store in Tokyo.