NHK World – Japan (HD) 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. 2026-04-06 A woman from France is now an organic farmer in Okuma Town, Fukushima Prefecture. The town was affected by the 2011 nuclear accident. She is working to change that image. 2026-04-06 The world is too divided to unite and tackle the issue of the Earth getting hotter every year. Alongside the COP30 discussions, we will explore possible ways to overcome this harsh reality. 2026-04-06 Shiga / Nagayama Yuko (architect) For 400 years, a group of stonemasons have been building walls using natural stone. Nagayama learns how a stone's qualities are assessed and utilized. 2026-04-06 A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-04-06 Experience the colors of Amami Oshima in beautiful time-lapse footage. Unique hues include "Amami Blue" ocean waters and the glossy black of silk thread that's painstakingly dyed using wood and mud. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons. 2026-04-06 Shibuya is one of Japan's most famous tourist spots, but the low-lying city is also at risk of flooding and earthquakes. We'll look at Shibuya's advanced efforts to prepare for such disasters. 2026-04-06 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to blue. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-04-06 #15 To the monkey hot spring, please. / To tell a taxi driver where you want to go, just say the destination and "made onegai-shimasu.". 2026-04-06 Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese. 2026-04-06 We introduce two brand-new English-language programs, "The Factory Wonders" and "Backstage Japan," which will be screened regularly from April 2026. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 Two-meter-long dinosaurs terrorizing downtown Bangkok? Not exactly! Water monitors are indeed big but pose no threat if left alone. Join us as we discover how they've adapted to their "urban kingdom"! 2026-04-06 Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces. See the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others. 2026-04-06 At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-04-06 Experience the colors of Amami Oshima in beautiful time-lapse footage. Unique hues include "Amami Blue" ocean waters and the glossy black of silk thread that's painstakingly dyed using wood and mud. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to blue. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-04-06 #15 To the monkey hot spring, please. / To tell a taxi driver where you want to go, just say the destination and "made onegai-shimasu.". 2026-04-06 Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese. 2026-04-06 We introduce two brand-new English-language programs, "The Factory Wonders" and "Backstage Japan," which will be screened regularly from April 2026. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others. 2026-04-06 At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 On Shodoshima Island, Kagawa Pref., Androniki Christodoulou explores the areas most loved by the locals. 2026-04-06 News 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers. 2026-04-06 A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-04-06 Experience the colors of Amami Oshima in beautiful time-lapse footage. Unique hues include "Amami Blue" ocean waters and the glossy black of silk thread that's painstakingly dyed using wood and mud. 2026-04-06 NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's 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. 2026-04-06 Nakahara Sachiko translates the looks of popular Japanese anime and manga characters into costumes for live-action adaptations. She talks about making an impact on the global stage. 2026-04-06 Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese. 2026-04-06 We introduce two brand-new English-language programs, "The Factory Wonders" and "Backstage Japan," which will be screened regularly from April 2026. 2026-04-06 NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's 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. 2026-04-06 Hino in western Tokyo is known for irrigation canals and its past as a rice cultivating center during the Edo period. The fertile lands gave rise to the men who would form the legendary Shinsengumi. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 Ultrasound is emerging as an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer. HIFU uses focused heat to target and destroy cancer cells, and there is minimal harm to the body. We report on its potential. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-04-06 Experience the colors of Amami Oshima in beautiful time-lapse footage. Unique hues include "Amami Blue" ocean waters and the glossy black of silk thread that's painstakingly dyed using wood and mud. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others. 2026-04-06 At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to blue. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-04-06 #15 To the monkey hot spring, please. / To tell a taxi driver where you want to go, just say the destination and "made onegai-shimasu.". 2026-04-06 Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese. 2026-04-06 We introduce two brand-new English-language programs, "The Factory Wonders" and "Backstage Japan," which will be screened regularly from April 2026. 2026-04-06 NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's 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. 2026-04-06 Nakahara Sachiko translates the looks of popular Japanese anime and manga characters into costumes for live-action adaptations. She talks about making an impact on the global stage. 2026-04-06 Tokyo's oldest izakaya, with its traditional fare and lucky cats, surviving war and pandemic, has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years. 2026-04-06 Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life. 2026-04-06 Fifteen years after the Fukushima accident, NHK revisits the account of the man who led the battle to contain the disaster and considers the lessons it holds for Japan today. 2026-04-06 This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 Ultrasound is emerging as an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer. HIFU uses focused heat to target and destroy cancer cells, and there is minimal harm to the body. We report on its potential. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 Shibuya is one of Japan's most famous tourist spots, but the low-lying city is also at risk of flooding and earthquakes. We'll look at Shibuya's advanced efforts to prepare for such disasters. 2026-04-06 The world is too divided to unite and tackle the issue of the Earth getting hotter every year. Alongside the COP30 discussions, we will explore possible ways to overcome this harsh reality. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to blue. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-04-06 #15 To the monkey hot spring, please. / To tell a taxi driver where you want to go, just say the destination and "made onegai-shimasu.". 2026-04-06 Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese. 2026-04-06 We introduce two brand-new English-language programs, "The Factory Wonders" and "Backstage Japan," which will be screened regularly from April 2026. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others. 2026-04-06 At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-07 We visit Sugashima Island in Mie Prefecture, home to the legendary Ama, the women who free dive for the fruits of the sea, and discover a way of life tied to the sea. 2026-04-07 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. 2026-04-07 Chef Saito introduces a dish often served on special occasions: fukusa-sushi. It's a visually appealing sushi, made by wrapping colorful ingredients and vinegared rice in a thin omelet. 2026-04-07 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. 2026-04-07 The only supermarket in Nishiwaga, Iwate Prefecture is stocked with a dazzling array of products. We spend three days meeting customers as they trek through heavy snowfall to visit this food hub. 2026-04-07 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. 2026-04-07 Ultrasound is emerging as an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer. HIFU uses focused heat to target and destroy cancer cells, and there is minimal harm to the body. We report on its potential. 2026-04-07 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. 2026-04-07 Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan. 2026-04-07 Beyond entertainment, video games can help maintain infrastructure and even change the ways we work. Let's get gaming, and dig a little deeper! 2026-04-07 Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes! 2026-04-07 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. 2026-04-07 We visit Sugashima Island in Mie Prefecture, home to the legendary Ama, the women who free dive for the fruits of the sea, and discover a way of life tied to the sea. 2026-04-07 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. 2026-04-07 Chef Saito introduces a dish often served on special occasions: fukusa-sushi. It's a visually appealing sushi, made by wrapping colorful ingredients and vinegared rice in a thin omelet. 2026-04-07 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. 2026-04-07 The only supermarket in Nishiwaga, Iwate Prefecture is stocked with a dazzling array of products. We spend three days meeting customers as they trek through heavy snowfall to visit this food hub. 2026-04-07 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. 2026-04-07 Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan. 2026-04-07 Shibuya is one of Japan's most famous tourist spots, but the low-lying city is also at risk of flooding and earthquakes. We'll look at Shibuya's advanced efforts to prepare for such disasters. 2026-04-07 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. 2026-04-07 Ultrasound is emerging as an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer. HIFU uses focused heat to target and destroy cancer cells, and there is minimal harm to the body. We report on its potential. 2026-04-07 News 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers. 2026-04-07 Two-meter-long dinosaurs terrorizing downtown Bangkok? Not exactly! Water monitors are indeed big but pose no threat if left alone. Join us as we discover how they've adapted to their "urban kingdom"! 2026-04-07 Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces. See the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography. 2026-04-07 NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's 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. 2026-04-07 In 2020, Kitajima Masaaki published the world's first paper on how the spread of COVID-19 could be tracked by monitoring wastewater. He talks about making an impact on infectious disease control. 2026-04-07 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to blue. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-04-07 #15 To the monkey hot spring, please. / To tell a taxi driver where you want to go, just say the destination and "made onegai-shimasu.". 2026-04-07 NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's 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. 2026-04-07 Chef Saito introduces a dish often served on special occasions: fukusa-sushi. It's a visually appealing sushi, made by wrapping colorful ingredients and vinegared rice in a thin omelet. 2026-04-07 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. 2026-04-07 The only supermarket in Nishiwaga, Iwate Prefecture is stocked with a dazzling array of products. We spend three days meeting customers as they trek through heavy snowfall to visit this food hub. 2026-04-07 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. 2026-04-07 All animals need sleep. Explore why and how it evolved. Also meet the developer of the AI Suitcase that helps the visually impaired walk more freely. 2026-04-07 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. 2026-04-07 We visit Sugashima Island in Mie Prefecture, home to the legendary Ama, the women who free dive for the fruits of the sea, and discover a way of life tied to the sea. 2026-04-07 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. 2026-04-07 Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan. 2026-04-07 Beyond entertainment, video games can help maintain infrastructure and even change the ways we work. Let's get gaming, and dig a little deeper! 2026-04-07 Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes! 2026-04-07 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. 2026-04-07 Chef Saito introduces a dish often served on special occasions: fukusa-sushi. It's a visually appealing sushi, made by wrapping colorful ingredients and vinegared rice in a thin omelet. 2026-04-07 NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's 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. 2026-04-07 In 2020, Kitajima Masaaki published the world's first paper on how the spread of COVID-19 could be tracked by monitoring wastewater. He talks about making an impact on infectious disease control. 2026-04-07 Using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer developed its own original flavor, breathing new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce. 2026-04-07 A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. Who is the mysterious figure... and what is he doing? And why did the artist want to commemorate the moment? 2026-04-07 Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-04-07 The only supermarket in Nishiwaga, Iwate Prefecture is stocked with a dazzling array of products. We spend three days meeting customers as they trek through heavy snowfall to visit this food hub. 2026-04-07 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. 2026-04-07 All animals need sleep. Explore why and how it evolved. Also meet the developer of the AI Suitcase that helps the visually impaired walk more freely. 2026-04-07 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. 2026-04-07 We visit Sugashima Island in Mie Prefecture, home to the legendary Ama, the women who free dive for the fruits of the sea, and discover a way of life tied to the sea. 2026-04-07 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. 2026-04-07 Chef Saito introduces a dish often served on special occasions: fukusa-sushi. It's a visually appealing sushi, made by wrapping colorful ingredients and vinegared rice in a thin omelet. 2026-04-07 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. 2026-04-07 Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan. 2026-04-07 Beyond entertainment, video games can help maintain infrastructure and even change the ways we work. Let's get gaming, and dig a little deeper! 2026-04-07 Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes! 2026-04-07 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. 2026-04-08