NHK WORLD JAPAN

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A sea creature more at ease on land? Inkcredible! The octopus oliveri hides along the rocky shoreline, waiting to ambush passing crabs. And just watch those 8 arms and legs start running and jumping!

Come check out Pro Tips and Improvement Points on how to catch, throw, and dodge the ball.

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easytounderstand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time direct drive turntables & natto.

Tokyo is prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes and flooding. Discover the most advanced disaster prevention technologies hidden throughout the city.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time It Cant Be Done!...

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Located on the Mediterranean Sea, the beauty of the port city of Barcelona, Spain, attracts tourists from all over the world. Its rich history and unique architecture make it a popular destination.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

A Brazilian woman living in Japan is trying to promote a music video she made for kids about sexual abuse while navigating the differences between the two cultures.

We meet French illustrator Emilie Bouquet who runs an ecofriendly farm in Okuma, Fukushima, and Brazilian Suellen Taniguchi who supports kids and teens with learning difficulties in Isesaki, Gunma.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The Ainu indigenous people of northern Japan. Timelapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions. This time Ainu Boats.

Through the use of personal alarms and community policing, Sakurai Masayoshi aims to reduce sexual violence in underprivileged areas. So far, he has provided support to 15,000 women in India.

An abacus and mental arithmetic contest was held in Okayama Pref. in August. Participants competed to solve problems with speed and accuracy. We review the story and learn expressions related to math.

24 I cant eat raw eggs. If theres something you cant or dont want to eat, say the name of the item and wa taberaremasen.

In response to a serious labor shortage, Japans taxi industry is hiring more and more foreign drivers. The program introduces the efforts by both the government and taxi companies to facilitate this.

This time we introduce Special Series of Kii Peninsula in September, in which we show a variey of programs on 3 prefectures in Kii Peninsula Nara, Wakayama, and Mie.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Okayama Hara Kenya graphic designer Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30 global market share, to discover the merit of finding an objects perfect shape, without compromise.

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nations long history.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Ultrathin noodles and amber broth the story of a people who overcame disaster and their favorite bowl of ramen.

This episode focuses on new strategies being employed to make traditional Japanese crafts more appealing to a broader range of consumers.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Lets see Japan by car! Well be driving through Hiroshima Prefecture, with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, well make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!

Residents of Japans Noto Peninsula were rebuilding after a huge earthquake when record rain and floods dealt a new blow. NHK visited the region to see how communities are coping with the setback.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Soar over the silvery snowclad expanses of Northern Japan, where the majestic Japanese Alps rise to greet you.

Through the use of personal alarms and community policing, Sakurai Masayoshi aims to reduce sexual violence in underprivileged areas. So far, he has provided support to 15,000 women in India.

We meet French illustrator Emilie Bouquet who runs an ecofriendly farm in Okuma, Fukushima, and Brazilian Suellen Taniguchi who supports kids and teens with learning difficulties in Isesaki, Gunma.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

DaisenOki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.

An abacus and mental arithmetic contest was held in Okayama Pref. in August. Participants competed to solve problems with speed and accuracy. We review the story and learn expressions related to math.

24 I cant eat raw eggs. If theres something you cant or dont want to eat, say the name of the item and wa taberaremasen.

In response to a serious labor shortage, Japans taxi industry is hiring more and more foreign drivers. The program introduces the efforts by both the government and taxi companies to facilitate this.

This time we introduce Special Series of Kii Peninsula in September, in which we show a variey of programs on 3 prefectures in Kii Peninsula Nara, Wakayama, and Mie.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Okayama Hara Kenya graphic designer Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30 global market share, to discover the merit of finding an objects perfect shape, without compromise.

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nations long history.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

We met with a group of international students to hear about their experiences and plans in Japan. Do they see a future for themselves here? Or are they planning to go back abroad? Lets find it!

Ehime Nagazumi Takashi musician Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creators intention.

This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the birdseye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

This episode focuses on new strategies being employed to make traditional Japanese crafts more appealing to a broader range of consumers.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The esports market is worth 1 billion USD a year, and Tokido is a prominent figure in that world, having won multiple global fighting game championships. Hear about his life in gaming.

Join May J. for Japanese music! On the show this week Niihama Leon a singer who brings his powerful voice to Showaera pop and KiSS KiSS a superkawaii female idol group who debuted last year.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

In our Fukushima chatroom, four international residents of the prefecture share their experiences, and their thoughts on the 2011 disaster.

We meet French illustrator Emilie Bouquet who runs an ecofriendly farm in Okuma, Fukushima, and Brazilian Suellen Taniguchi who supports kids and teens with learning difficulties in Isesaki, Gunma.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Our focus this time is honey. Innovations like urban beekeeping are born of a global bee crisis. Differing flowers and environments offer infinite flavors in this fascinating world of honey.

Through the use of personal alarms and community policing, Sakurai Masayoshi aims to reduce sexual violence in underprivileged areas. So far, he has provided support to 15,000 women in India.

Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a highpressure job requiring skill and guts.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

An abacus and mental arithmetic contest was held in Okayama Pref. in August. Participants competed to solve problems with speed and accuracy. We review the story and learn expressions related to math.

24 I cant eat raw eggs. If theres something you cant or dont want to eat, say the name of the item and wa taberaremasen.

In response to a serious labor shortage, Japans taxi industry is hiring more and more foreign drivers. The program introduces the efforts by both the government and taxi companies to facilitate this.

This time we introduce Special Series of Kii Peninsula in September, in which we show a variey of programs on 3 prefectures in Kii Peninsula Nara, Wakayama, and Mie.