For centuries, Daruma dolls have been popular in Japan as talismans to bring good fortune. The largest producer of Daruma dolls in Japan is Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, where there are about 40 ...

Sapporo is known for its rich architectural heritage, a symbol of its place as Hokkaido's hub of politics, economy, and ...

It also offers its international service, NHK WORLD-JAPAN, on TV, radio and via the Internet. NHK WORLD-JAPAN delivers news and other programming in English 24 hours a day. NHK has produced many ...