NHK World-Japan NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-07 What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school. 2026-08-07 1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work. 2026-08-07 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-07 An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 2026-08-07 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-07 Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions. 2026-08-07 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-07 Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the companys plans to survive this time, following its previous triumphs over crises. 2026-08-07 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-07 This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nations long history. 2026-08-07 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-07 What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school. 2026-08-07 1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work. 2026-08-07 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-07 An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 2026-08-07 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-07 Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions. 2026-08-07 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-07 Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years. For three days, we asked passengers of all ages where they were going and why they chose to travel by streetcar. 2026-08-07 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-07 Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the companys plans to survive this time, following its previous triumphs over crises. 2026-08-07 NEWS 7 is NHKs flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. Its presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers. 2026-08-07 What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school. 2026-08-07 1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work. 2026-08-07 NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the days news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues. 2026-08-07 Umemoto Ayaka is captain of the Japan womens national deaf volleyball team. She and her teammates, who include her twin sister Sayaka, are aiming for the gold at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics. 2026-08-07 The IUCN lists 48,646 species facing extinction, a figure that has more than quadrupled in 25 years, accelerated by climate change. Has the Sixth Mass Extinction begun? 2026-08-07 Maminata Ouandaogos passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair. But outside her salon, she says social pressure keeps some people from embracing it. 2026-08-07 NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the days news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues. 2026-08-07 An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 2026-08-07 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-07 Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions. 2026-08-07 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-07 Todays theme: A New Look at Shadows. Japanese have long found beauty in shadows, but new discoveries still astonish us in art and design. Discover how these designs can change how we see the world. 2026-08-07 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-07 What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school. 2026-08-07 1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work. 2026-08-07 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-07 Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh. It gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street, proving that they can make a positive contribution to society. 2026-08-07 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-07 An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 2026-08-07 NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the days news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues. 2026-08-07 Umemoto Ayaka is captain of the Japan womens national deaf volleyball team. She and her teammates, who include her twin sister Sayaka, are aiming for the gold at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics. 2026-08-07 The IUCN lists 48,646 species facing extinction, a figure that has more than quadrupled in 25 years, accelerated by climate change. Has the Sixth Mass Extinction begun? 2026-08-07 A dapper young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye. From the way theyre looking at each other, its clear that theres something going on between them. 2026-08-07 Limited mobility can restrict blood flow, causing pressure injuries. To address them, Japanese experts are developing advanced bedding and other technologies. 2026-08-07 Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions. 2026-08-07 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-07 Todays theme: A New Look at Shadows. Japanese have long found beauty in shadows, but new discoveries still astonish us in art and design. Discover how these designs can change how we see the world. 2026-08-07 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-07 What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school. 2026-08-07 1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work. 2026-08-07 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-07 An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 2026-08-07 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-07 Maminata Ouandaogos passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair. But outside her salon, she says social pressure keeps some people from embracing it. 2026-08-07 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: portable fetal monitors. 2026-08-07 While food stalls are vanishing from cities across Japan, Hakata in Fukuoka City is one place where they remain popular. We explore a unique food culture that satisfies both the body and the soul. 2026-08-07 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 Kamikaze, explosive-laden ramming attacks, were carried out during World War 2, sacrificing 4,000 lives. Why did the Japanese push forward with this method? We uncover the truth about the kamikaze. 2026-08-08 Izumo, known as the home of the gods, fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 Japan is now a frozen foods powerhouse. Cutting-edge technology and producers passion keep the hits coming. Dive into the world of Japanese frozen foods that are turning the world upside down. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 In 1945 at the end of WWII, an atomic bomb hit Nagasaki. We enjoy the stunning scenery, but more importantly we talk with those who survived and remember those who lost their lives. 2026-08-08 Octopuses have been part of the Japanese diet for centuries. Today, some people even keep them as pets. Octopus catches have been decreasing, but efforts to farm them on land are now underway. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 Todays theme: A New Look at Shadows. Japanese have long found beauty in shadows, but new discoveries still astonish us in art and design. Discover how these designs can change how we see the world. 2026-08-08 This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy. With the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. 2026-08-08 The proactive science education program which encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 Okayama Castle is unique and puzzles visitors. The keep shows a different face, depending on the direction, and each floor is a different shape. We look at how this mysterious castle was built. 2026-08-08 Actor Kyle Card hikes the Sanin Kaigan Geopark trail. He traces the Earths memory through Uradomes jagged coast, Tottoris dunes and Genbudos hexagonal columns. 2026-08-08 We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse, where the townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds. For them, these outings were about more than a good time. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 After an earthquake strikes, theres a high risk of fire spreading. In this episode, well look at the latest research on how to escape from these fires, and what you can do to stay safe. 2026-08-08 Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (product designer) Kaiki is a thin, brightly colored silk fabric. Shibata discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image. 2026-08-08 Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabukis unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 Kamikaze, explosive-laden ramming attacks, were carried out during World War 2, sacrificing 4,000 lives. Why did the Japanese push forward with this method? We uncover the truth about the kamikaze. 2026-08-08 Izumo, known as the home of the gods, fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 Japan is now a frozen foods powerhouse. Cutting-edge technology and producers passion keep the hits coming. Dive into the world of Japanese frozen foods that are turning the world upside down. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 Okayama Castle is unique and puzzles visitors. The keep shows a different face, depending on the direction, and each floor is a different shape. We look at how this mysterious castle was built. 2026-08-08 Actor Kyle Card hikes the Sanin Kaigan Geopark trail. He traces the Earths memory through Uradomes jagged coast, Tottoris dunes and Genbudos hexagonal columns. 2026-08-08 We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse, where the townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds. For them, these outings were about more than a good time. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 Todays theme: A New Look at Shadows. Japanese have long found beauty in shadows, but new discoveries still astonish us in art and design. Discover how these designs can change how we see the world. 2026-08-08 This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy. With the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. 2026-08-08 The proactive science education program which encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 In 1945 at the end of WWII, an atomic bomb hit Nagasaki. We enjoy the stunning scenery, but more importantly we talk with those who survived and remember those who lost their lives. 2026-08-08 Octopuses have been part of the Japanese diet for centuries. Today, some people even keep them as pets. Octopus catches have been decreasing, but efforts to farm them on land are now underway. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 After an earthquake strikes, theres a high risk of fire spreading. In this episode, well look at the latest research on how to escape from these fires, and what you can do to stay safe. 2026-08-08 Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (product designer) Kaiki is a thin, brightly colored silk fabric. Shibata discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image. 2026-08-08 Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabukis unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 Kamikaze, explosive-laden ramming attacks, were carried out during World War 2, sacrificing 4,000 lives. Why did the Japanese push forward with this method? We uncover the truth about the kamikaze. 2026-08-08 Izumo, known as the home of the gods, fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 Japan is now a frozen foods powerhouse. Cutting-edge technology and producers passion keep the hits coming. Dive into the world of Japanese frozen foods that are turning the world upside down. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 This upbeat program combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world. 2026-08-08 This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy. With the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. 2026-08-08 The proactive science education program which encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 In 1945 at the end of WWII, an atomic bomb hit Nagasaki. We enjoy the stunning scenery, but more importantly we talk with those who survived and remember those who lost their lives. 2026-08-08 Octopuses have been part of the Japanese diet for centuries. Today, some people even keep them as pets. Octopus catches have been decreasing, but efforts to farm them on land are now underway. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 Okayama Castle is unique and puzzles visitors. The keep shows a different face, depending on the direction, and each floor is a different shape. We look at how this mysterious castle was built. 2026-08-08 Actor Kyle Card hikes the Sanin Kaigan Geopark trail. He traces the Earths memory through Uradomes jagged coast, Tottoris dunes and Genbudos hexagonal columns. 2026-08-08 We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse, where the townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds. For them, these outings were about more than a good time. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 After an earthquake strikes, theres a high risk of fire spreading. In this episode, well look at the latest research on how to escape from these fires, and what you can do to stay safe. 2026-08-08 Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (product designer) Kaiki is a thin, brightly colored silk fabric. Shibata discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image. 2026-08-08 Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabukis unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 Kamikaze, explosive-laden ramming attacks, were carried out during World War 2, sacrificing 4,000 lives. Why did the Japanese push forward with this method? We uncover the truth about the kamikaze. 2026-08-08 Izumo, known as the home of the gods, fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 Japan is now a frozen foods powerhouse. Cutting-edge technology and producers passion keep the hits coming. Dive into the world of Japanese frozen foods that are turning the world upside down. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 This upbeat program combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world. 2026-08-08 This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy. With the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. 2026-08-08 The proactive science education program which encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 In 1945 at the end of WWII, an atomic bomb hit Nagasaki. We enjoy the stunning scenery, but more importantly we talk with those who survived and remember those who lost their lives. 2026-08-08 Octopuses have been part of the Japanese diet for centuries. Today, some people even keep them as pets. Octopus catches have been decreasing, but efforts to farm them on land are now underway. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 Okayama Castle is unique and puzzles visitors. The keep shows a different face, depending on the direction, and each floor is a different shape. We look at how this mysterious castle was built. 2026-08-08 Actor Kyle Card hikes the Sanin Kaigan Geopark trail. He traces the Earths memory through Uradomes jagged coast, Tottoris dunes and Genbudos hexagonal columns. 2026-08-08 We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse, where the townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds. For them, these outings were about more than a good time. 2026-08-08 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-08-08 After an earthquake strikes, theres a high risk of fire spreading. In this episode, well look at the latest research on how to escape from these fires, and what you can do to stay safe. 2026-08-08 Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (product designer) Kaiki is a thin, brightly colored silk fabric. Shibata discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image. 2026-08-08 Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabukis unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery. 2026-08-08 A selection of acclaimed programs from NHKs domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-08-09