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Must-see Railway News: The First Half of 2025 - Japan Railway Journal
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- Must-see Railway News: The First Half of 2025 - Japan Railway Journal
- Runtime
- 28:05
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- [Skip Intro] 00:24
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From a miniature steam locomotive and exciting new tourist trains to the final run of the mysterious Doctor Yellow, here are the top stories from the first half of 2025!
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- Samurai spirit goes global: Foreign disciples train in JapanーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Trainees and teachers of Japanese swordsmanship from around the world gathered in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, to immerse themselves in samurai traditions. Aizuwakamatsu is known for preserving its ancient samurai culture. They learned blade work and discipline under famed "samurai artist" Shimaguchi Tetsuro. The trainees were instructors or students from his overseas dojos.
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- SAMURAI WISDOM: MAEDA TOSHIIE - Time and Tide
- Runtime
- 28:06
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- [Skip Intro] 00:05
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Maeda Toshiie was a samurai who brought prosperity to his domain through military might, business acumen and enthusiasm for the arts.
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- Competitors vie to keep the plates spinningーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Dexterity and control were on full display at a competition of plate spinning in Kitakyushu, south-western Japan. Participants showcased their unique techniques, some of them simultaneously using their hands and feet to keep the plates in motion.
- Title
- SAMURAI WISDOM: TOKUGAWA YOSHIMUNE - Time and Tide
- Runtime
- 28:05
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- [Skip Intro] 00:05
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Tokugawa Yoshimune was a shogun who saved Edo from financial ruin, deadly fires and infectious diseases while introducing cherry blossom parties to the populus.
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- Ancient Japanese dog resurrected in replica gets a nameーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Bones found in an area where an ancient king lived were used as the basis to create Komaki, a model of a dog believed to have lived centuries ago. She’ll be displayed at Sakurai City Hall in Nara Prefecture until Oct. 20.
- Title
- Tosa: The Life of John Manjiro - Japanology Plus
- Runtime
- 28:05
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- [Skip Intro] 0:15
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John Manjiro made history as a shipwreck survivor who went on to play a key role in the modernization of Japan.
- Title
- Gotanda: An Eclectic Town of Hills and Valleys - Dive in Tokyo
- Runtime
- 28:05
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Explore more of Tokyo on NHK WORLD-JAPAN!
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Throughout its history, Gotanda has undergone several major updates, from the land of feudal lords, farmers, geisha, and factory workers to a fast growing startup hub.
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- Reintegration of Former Terrorists: Indonesia - Asia Insight
- Runtime
- 28:05
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- [Skip Intro] 0:15
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Indonesia turns to social programs and educational initiatives to reduce youth radicalization and preventing former terrorists from relapsing.
![Chef Saito's Eggplant with Sesame Miso [Japanese Cooking] - Dining with the Chef](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e7TxDxBxyw8/3.jpg)
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- Chef Saito's Eggplant with Sesame Miso [Japanese Cooking] - Dining with the Chef
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
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In a Japanese home cooking class, Chef Saito makes pan-fried eggplant with a savory miso and sesame glaze. Paired with fine white somen noodles, this tasty summer dish is sure to whet your appetite!
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Eggplant with Sesame Miso
Ingredients (Serves 2)
- 220 g Japanese eggplants
- 1 tbsp ground sesame seeds (white)
- 2 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- Grated ginger, as needed
- 25 g red miso
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp water
Directions
1. Remove the stems from the eggplants and cut them in half lengthwise. Make a 2 to 3 mm cut in the skin and cut them in half again, lengthwise.
2...
- Title
- Japan PM Ishiba issues message regarding 80 years since WWIIーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
- Runtime
- 24:46
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru on Friday issued a message to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two.
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- Title
- Tochigi: Life Away from the Sea - Journeys in Japan
- Runtime
- 28:05
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- [Skip Intro] 1:28
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Get hooked on the seafood specialties of landlocked Tochigi, where freshwater fish have long been an essential part of the region’s culinary culture.
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- Portable shrines clash at Japan’s Dogo festivalーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Matsuyama City’s Autumn Festival in Ehime Prefecture features portable shrines or mikoshi being slammed into each other.
- Title
- Handcrafted Bags: Embodiment of the Artisans' Passion and Attention to Detail Core Kyoto
- Runtime
- 28:05
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
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Traditional techniques, modern technology and innovation are woven together to produce bags suitable for any era or occaision.
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- Nagasaki’s spirit shines in energetic fall festivalーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Every October, the city of Nagasaki comes alive for a vibrant celebration with a history of nearly 390 years.
- Title
- Typhoon Halong pounds Tokyo’s southern Izu IslandsーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Typhoon Halong has been pummeling the southern part of Japan’s Izu Islands with heavy rain and strong winds. A heavy rain emergency warning was issued for Hachijo Town at 6:20 a.m., and areas around it have broken hourly rainfall records.
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- The Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to pioneers of metal-organic frameworksーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Japanese scientist Kitagawa Susumu is one of the three scientists who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to have developed a new form of molecular architecture. Metal-organic frameworks potentially can separate chemicals from water, capture carbon dioxide in the air and even harvest moisture in the desert.
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- 110 Years of Nagasaki's Beloved Streetcars - Japan Railway Journal
- Runtime
- 28:05
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- [Skip Intro] 00:24
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Nagasaki Electric Tramway celebrates its 110th anniversary in 2025. Meet the streetcars dear to locals and visitors.
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- Mechanical wolf back in actionーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In a new take on the scarecrow, a mechanical wolf is being used to frighten off deer and other animals that damage crops. Following on from a trial held last year, the wolf is back in the fields of Minamiechizen Town, Fukui Prefecture, this autumn.
- Title
- DRINK MORE JAPAN: Sightseeing and Sake - Dig More Japan
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Explore more food in Japan on NHK WORLD-JAPAN!
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Niigata is known for rice, which makes for a wide variety of quality sake.
- Title
- Designing apples in AomoriーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Growers in Tsuruta Town, Aomori Prefecture, are working to create a signature local product: eiri ringo, or designer apples. They wrap the unripe fruit in special clear sheets on which they’ve written words or drawn designs. During ripening, the parts where sunlight is blocked remain pale, resulting in uniquely illustrated red apples.
- Title
- Gameplaying for NagasakiーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
- Runtime
- 5:01
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Nishiyama Kokoro, who has been studying nuclear issues since junior high school in Nagasaki, uses Minecraft with kids to preserve the memory of the atomic bombings, and promote a nuclear-free world.
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#nagasaki #peace #usa #education #ww2 #atomicbomb #gameplay #games #children
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- Japanese scientist wins Nobel Prize in MedicineーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Japan has a new Nobel laureate. Sakaguchi Shimon is one of three winners of this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. He's being recognized for his work decoding our immune system.
- Title
- WORKPEDIA JAPAN!: Playing with Fireworks in Akita - Where We Call Home
- Runtime
- 6:41
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Watch the full episode of Where We Call Home on NHK WORLD-JAPAN!
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Filipino pyrotechnician Fjord Santos has a passion for Japanese fireworks that burns bright.
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- Stars of the show: dance of the Okayama cranesーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Red-crowned cranes are the stars of the show, performing a graceful ballet after being called by their keeper. The annual event at Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens, features the protected birds in a serene setting.
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- Takaichi holds first news conference as leaderーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party officially has a new leader. Former Economic Security Minister Takaichi Sanae was elected by members on Saturday. She's the first woman to ever lead the party.
Takaichi spoke to the media for the first time as leader. She laid out the priorities for her administration.
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- Title
- Takaichi becomes first woman to lead LDPーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Former Economic Security Minister Takaichi Sanae has been elected leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party. She defeated four other candidates to succeed Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru making her the first woman to ever lead the party.
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- Title
- Diamond dazzle over Mount FujiーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Many visitors flocked to a mountain in Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture to catch the natural phenomenon known as ‘Diamond Fuji.’
- Title
- LDP leadership race moves into runoffーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Takaichi Sanae and Koizumi Shinjiro proceed to runoff vote to lead Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
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- Shizuoka: Energy of the Forest - CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
- Runtime
- 27:05
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Watch full episodes of CYCLE AROUND JAPAN on NHK WORLD-JAPAN!
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A summer adventure in Shizuoka, climbing steep mountain passes, exploring isolated villages, and riding along rugged forest roads.
![Chef Saito's Chilled Cha-cha Chazuke [Japanese Cooking] - Dining with the Chef](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RmY2b4eCdRc/1.jpg)
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- Chef Saito's Chilled Cha-cha Chazuke [Japanese Cooking] - Dining with the Chef
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Watch the full episode for more details on NHK WORLD-JAPAN!
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Cool down with a perfect summer rice bowl: chilled tuna ochazuke infused with cold, fragrant green tea, topped with refreshing herbs and condiments. Enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine with Chef Saito.
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Chilled Cha-cha Chazuke
Ingredients (Serves 2)
- 150 g fresh tuna (sashimi grade)
- 150 g cabbage
- 2 tsp granulated kombu tea (kombucha)
- 1 tsp sencha tea leaves
- Cold green tea, as needed
- Fresh wasabi, as needed
- Cooked rice, as needed
Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp usukuchi soy sauce
- 1 tbsp white sesame paste
- 1 tsp mirin
- 1/2 tsp wasabi paste
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- Title
- Nishio: Whisking up the Global Matcha Boom - Journeys in Japan
- Runtime
- 28:04
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- [Skip Intro] 1:21
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Soak up the essence of Nishio, a former castle town where much of the matcha in Japan is grown and processed.
- Title
- Blade lotus: Tsuruoka’s unique 'Samurai renkon'ーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In a pond located in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, the harvest of a unique lotus root has begun. Known for its flowers every August, the pond is now the site of harvesting “Samurai renkon”, a lotus root named for its slender, sword-like shape. The harvest season began in mid-September.
- Title
- A Journey to Japan’s ‘Hidden Christian’ pastーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Pilgrims from Italy visit Hidden Christian sites in Amakusa, southwest Japan. They learn about centuries of religious persecution and how local people practiced their faith behind closed doors. For the full story, visit: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/videos/20250922162219585/
- Title
- Protecting Corals with Genetic Technology - Science View
- Runtime
- 28:06
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
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A marine biologist uses robots and genetic analysis to search the waters of Okinawa for solutions to the destruction of coral reefs.
- Title
- Dozens still trapped after Indonesian school collapseーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- A building at an Islamic boarding school in East Java collapsed on Sept. 29 and authorities say around 59 people are still trapped. Local media say five are confirmed dead and the collapse was caused by “a failure in construction technology.”
- Title
- Inori: A soothing anthem for troubling timesーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
- Runtime
- 7:06
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Singer Kumiko is touching audiences in Japan and abroad with her song, Inori or Prayer. Written by Sasaki Yuji, it's inspired by Yuji's aunt, Sadako, the Hiroshima girl of a thousand cranes. #japan #ww2 #peace
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- Title
- Masterpiece or master fake?ーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- A Japanese company that thought it owned a modern masterpiece is grappling with the likelihood it’s fake. The painting is supposed to be “Kiki de Montparnasse,” a famous work by the early 20th-century artist Moise Kisling. Signs point to it being a fake, painted by the infamous German forgery artist Wolfgang Beltracchi. In an exclusive, NHK spoke to him about the painting.
- Title
- Revitalizing Niigata's Third-Sector Railways - Japan Railway Journal
- Runtime
- 28:05
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- [Skip Intro] 00:24
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Discover what exciting enhancements have been rolled out by Niigata’s third-sector railways since the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen.
- Title
- AiNA THE END "On The Way" - tiny desk concerts JAPAN
- Runtime
- 3:46
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Watch AiNA THE END × Mukai Shutoku's full set here!
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/3025212/?cid=wohk-yt-2509-tdcjAinaTheEndMukaiShutoku01-hp
[Set List]
Frail
Love Sick
Private Tutor (Kateikyoushi)
On The Way (Kakumei Dōchū)
Don’t Disappear (Kienaide)
CRAZY DAYS CRAZY FEELING
Potato Salad
Heartbreak
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Two uncompromising artists driven by raw impulse step up to the tiny desk.
AiNA THE END, once a member of the instrument-free punk band BiSH and now a solo performer, wields a husky, powerful voice that feels less like singing and more like a cry from deep within the soul. She’s joined by Mukai Shutoku, a living legend of Japanese rock whose explosive shifts from whispered poetry to primal screams have defined his wo...
- Title
- AiNA THE END × Mukai Shutoku "Heartbreak" - tiny desk concerts JAPAN
- Runtime
- 4:17
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Watch AiNA THE END × Mukai Shutoku's full set here!
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[Set List]
Frail
Love Sick
Private Tutor (Kateikyoushi)
On The Way (Kakumei Dōchū)
Don’t Disappear (Kienaide)
CRAZY DAYS CRAZY FEELING
Potato Salad
Heartbreak
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Two uncompromising artists driven by raw impulse step up to the tiny desk.
AiNA THE END, once a member of the instrument-free punk band BiSH and now a solo performer, wields a husky, powerful voice that feels less like singing and more like a cry from deep within the soul. She’s joined by Mukai Shutoku, a living legend of Japanese rock whose explosive shifts from whispered poetry to primal screams have defined his wo...
- Title
- Meet Japan’s octogenarian bench press queenーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- At 89, bench press star Iida Noriko continues to push the limits of athletic longevity. The two-time 52kg-division world champion follows a careful training regimen to protect her body. Her next target: A third world title in 2026.
- Title
- Making Chalk: Factory of Hope - NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Runtime
- 29:03
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- [Skip Intro] 00:06
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At a chalk factory where a majority of the employees have intellectual disabilities, every day is rich and full of color.
- Title
- Chinese Clothing Factories Struggle with US Tariffs - Asia Insight
- Runtime
- 28:06
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- [Skip Intro] 0:15
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Clothing factories in China alter their plans as increased tariffs cut away at their margins.
- Title
- Peace Educator: Sumioka Kenta - FRONTRUNNERS
- Runtime
- 28:03
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- [Skip Intro] 0:08
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A 3rd generation atomic bomb survivor from Hiroshima is dedicated to preserving the memories of hibakusha while encouraging others to do what they can to increase the peace.
- Title
- Japanese man becomes fastest on all foursーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- It’s official – 22-year-old Yonee Ryusei from Japan is the fastest human on all fours. His wild 100-meter run has set a new Guinness World Record.
- Title
- Hachijojima: An Island Nurtured by Distance - Dive in Tokyo
- Runtime
- 28:05
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Explore more of Tokyo on NHK WORLD-JAPAN!
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/41/?cid=wohk-yt-2509-dit052-hp
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Hachijojima is a subtropical southern sanctuary where a unique way of life was shaped by its environment and inhabitants.
- Title
- Izumo Highway: A Road That Builds Bonds - CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
- Runtime
- 49:04
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Watch full episodes of CYCLE AROUND JAPAN on NHK WORLD-JAPAN!
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/cycle/?cid=wohk-yt-2509-caj079-hp
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Head out on the Izumo Highway, finding adventure, mailing letters to heaven and meeting unforgettable people like a pro wrestler who farms.
- Title
- Change on the agenda for Australia's ski resortsーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
- Runtime
- 3:30
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- This time of year is ski season for many in Australia, but climate change means a lot less snow and fewer customers. That's forcing resorts to change their approach to broaden their appeal. #australia #climatechange #tourism #skiing #snow
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- Title
- Japanese researchers win Ig Nobel for painting cows like zebrasーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Japanese researchers have won the Ig Nobel Prize in biology for painting zebra-like stripes on cows. The study found the practice drastically reduces fly bites.
