NHK World – Japan (HD) Kosaka Kunpei holds multiple world records in spearfishing, a sport in which competitors hunt underwater and see who can catch the biggest fish. He talks about freediving and using a hand spear. 2026-09-14 Participants of the Hyoge Festival clown around in fun, silly costumes. It originated as a sly way of thanking a local hero, who built reservoirs but was exiled in the 17th century. 2026-09-14 We come across a tranquil, snow-covered Edo cityscape. But there's something in the air: the aroma of foods both sweet and savory that helped the townspeople keep warm in the winter. 2026-09-14 Forty-one years after a Japan Airlines crash that claimed 520 lives, questions continue to swirl. NHK looks at the conflict between fact-finding and pursuit of liability at the heart of the case. 2026-09-14 This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-09-14 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. 2026-09-14 A new treatment for irregular heartbeats, pulsed field ablation, or PFA, reduces patient burden and offers high success rates. We also explore a food component that may help prevent the condition. 2026-09-14 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. 2026-09-14 Osaka, a city that thrives on rivers, has faced countless flood damage. Find out the latest measures protecting the city from typhoons and heavy rain. 2026-09-14 Rising CO2 emissions are causing a phenomenon called "ocean acidification", which severely impacts marine life and could further accelerate global warming. We examine its effects on the environment. 2026-09-14 Locals in Hagi, on a delta facing the Sea of Japan, have lived in harmony with its waters. Beautiful time-lapse footage captures people crossing rivers by boat and canals flowing into homes. 2026-09-14 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. 2026-09-14 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to theater. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-09-14 #38 I prefer outside. / To say which of 2 options you prefer, say the name of your choice, and "no hoo ga ii desu.". 2026-09-14 In a stand-up comedy club in Tokyo, people from all over the world try out bilingual jokes. For James from Australia, comedy has changed his life, helping him find a place where he feels he belongs. 2026-09-14 We highlight shows promoting J-pop internationally: "SCHOOL OF J-POP," which explores the genre's global success, and "tiny desk concerts JAPAN.". 2026-09-14 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. 2026-09-14 NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 14, Day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-09-14 Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye. 2026-09-14 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. 2026-09-15