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.

Kiriake Chieko helped cremate schoolmates after the atomic bombing in Hiroshima. At 95, as the oldest surviving witness, she continues to give her testimony, urging people to hold on dearly to peace.

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.

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.

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.

Culture Crossroads comprises several regular programs with the theme of creating a multicultural society. They look at international exchange programs and give tips on disaster preparedness.

In November, the Deaflympics-an international sports competition for the hearing impaired-was held in Japan for the first time.NHK WORLD-JAPAN showed related programs,and promoted its services.

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.

Nail artist Kawajiri Mei is acclaimed by global fashion icons and artists for her boundless imagination and unique sense of humor. She tells us about the source of her inspiration.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

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.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, not only leads to breathing difficulties but also affects the lungs, heart and brain. We explore countermeasures based on a large-scale study in 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.

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.

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.

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.

Culture Crossroads comprises several regular programs with the theme of creating a multicultural society. They look at international exchange programs and give tips on disaster preparedness.

In November, the Deaflympics-an international sports competition for the hearing impaired-was held in Japan for the first time.NHK WORLD-JAPAN showed related programs,and promoted its services.

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.

Kiriake Chieko helped cremate schoolmates after the atomic bombing in Hiroshima. At 95, as the oldest surviving witness, she continues to give her testimony, urging people to hold on dearly to peace.

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.

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.

Tom Miyagawa Coulton finds tradition and community in the historic port town of Tomonoura (Hiroshima Pref.).

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.

Urayasu, outside Tokyo, is now an urban leisure town, but for decades it was a fishing village. Yu Hayami discovers the unique food culture of Chiba Prefecture.

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.

Three days in the life of...Stay in one location for 72 hours, catching glimpses into people's lives as they open up and share.

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.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, not only leads to breathing difficulties but also affects the lungs, heart and brain. We explore countermeasures based on a large-scale study in 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.

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

People overcoming obstacles with support from individuals, businesses, and society. Let's dig a little deeper into a world without boundaries!

Featured recipe: Tonkatsu with Daikon and Ponzu Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

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.

Tom Miyagawa Coulton finds tradition and community in the historic port town of Tomonoura (Hiroshima Pref.).

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.

Urayasu, outside Tokyo, is now an urban leisure town, but for decades it was a fishing village. Yu Hayami discovers the unique food culture of Chiba Prefecture.

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.

Three days in the life of...Stay in one location for 72 hours, catching glimpses into people's lives as they open up and share.

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.

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

The sun's tremendous energy provides various benefits, but also poses some significant risks. In this episode, we will explore the mysteries of solar flares, and their threat to human activities.

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.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, not only leads to breathing difficulties but also affects the lungs, heart and brain. We explore countermeasures based on a large-scale study in Japan.

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.

Tom Miyagawa Coulton finds tradition and community in the historic port town of Tomonoura (Hiroshima Pref.).

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.

Kadota Shunji has been working for many years to empower people with disabilities to live independently. His efforts have helped shape policies around the world. He talks about his journey so far.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

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.

Urayasu, outside Tokyo, is now an urban leisure town, but for decades it was a fishing village. Yu Hayami discovers the unique food culture of Chiba Prefecture.

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.

Three days in the life of...Stay in one location for 72 hours, catching glimpses into people's lives as they open up and share.

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.

Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

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.

Tom Miyagawa Coulton finds tradition and community in the historic port town of Tomonoura (Hiroshima Pref.).

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.

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

People overcoming obstacles with support from individuals, businesses, and society. Let's dig a little deeper into a world without boundaries!

Featured recipe: Tonkatsu with Daikon and Ponzu Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

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.

Urayasu, outside Tokyo, is now an urban leisure town, but for decades it was a fishing village. Yu Hayami discovers the unique food culture of Chiba Prefecture.

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.

Kadota Shunji has been working for many years to empower people with disabilities to live independently. His efforts have helped shape policies around the world. He talks about his journey so far.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

Three days in the life of...Stay in one location for 72 hours, catching glimpses into people's lives as they open up and share.

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.

Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

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.

Tom Miyagawa Coulton finds tradition and community in the historic port town of Tomonoura (Hiroshima Pref.).

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.

Urayasu, outside Tokyo, is now an urban leisure town, but for decades it was a fishing village. Yu Hayami discovers the unique food culture of Chiba Prefecture.

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.

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

People overcoming obstacles with support from individuals, businesses, and society. Let's dig a little deeper into a world without boundaries!

Featured recipe: Tonkatsu with Daikon and Ponzu Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

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.

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

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.

In the choir division of a major gospel event, held in New York in May 2025, TiA led a group of 86 Japanese singers to victory. She tells us about the significance of gospel music.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: curved escalators.

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.

Matsumoto Myokei, a "once-in-a-century" sculptor of Buddhist statues, is passing his skills onto his grandson, Shukan. 80 years on from the atomic bomb attacks, Shukan sculpts a message of peace.

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.

Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

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.

"Osome's Seven Roles" is a tour de force where seven parts, male and female, young and old are played by a single onnagata actor. Our guest Nakamura Kazutaro will tell us all about it.

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.

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

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.

In the choir division of a major gospel event, held in New York in May 2025, TiA led a group of 86 Japanese singers to victory. She tells us about the significance of gospel music.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: curved escalators.

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.

Matsumoto Myokei, a "once-in-a-century" sculptor of Buddhist statues, is passing his skills onto his grandson, Shukan. 80 years on from the atomic bomb attacks, Shukan sculpts a message of peace.

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.

"Osome's Seven Roles" is a tour de force where seven parts, male and female, young and old are played by a single onnagata actor. Our guest Nakamura Kazutaro will tell us all about it.

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.

Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

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.

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

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.

Inoue Hiroko is the president of an NGO that has been running exchange programs for young people from Israel, Palestine, and Japan for 20 years. She talks about their goals and her hope for peace.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air.

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.

In the choir division of a major gospel event, held in New York in May 2025, TiA led a group of 86 Japanese singers to victory. She tells us about the significance of gospel music.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: curved escalators.

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.

Matsumoto Myokei, a "once-in-a-century" sculptor of Buddhist statues, is passing his skills onto his grandson, Shukan. 80 years on from the atomic bomb attacks, Shukan sculpts a message of peace.

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.

Nameko are small mushrooms known for their slippery coating. Learn about indoor and natural log cultivation, then visit a mushroom-focused French restaurant in Tokyo.

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.

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

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.

"Osome's Seven Roles" is a tour de force where seven parts, male and female, young and old are played by a single onnagata actor. Our guest Nakamura Kazutaro will tell us all about it.

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.

In the choir division of a major gospel event, held in New York in May 2025, TiA led a group of 86 Japanese singers to victory. She tells us about the significance of gospel music.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: curved escalators.

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.

Inoue Hiroko is the president of an NGO that has been running exchange programs for young people from Israel, Palestine, and Japan for 20 years. She talks about their goals and her hope for peace.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air.

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.

Matsumoto Myokei, a "once-in-a-century" sculptor of Buddhist statues, is passing his skills onto his grandson, Shukan. 80 years on from the atomic bomb attacks, Shukan sculpts a message of peace.

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.

Nameko are small mushrooms known for their slippery coating. Learn about indoor and natural log cultivation, then visit a mushroom-focused French restaurant in Tokyo.

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.

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

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.

In the choir division of a major gospel event, held in New York in May 2025, TiA led a group of 86 Japanese singers to victory. She tells us about the significance of gospel music.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: curved escalators.

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.

"Osome's Seven Roles" is a tour de force where seven parts, male and female, young and old are played by a single onnagata actor. Our guest Nakamura Kazutaro will tell us all about it.

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.

For centuries, Kyoto has been the hub of kimono fashion, spawning the weaving and dyeing industries. Today, designers take inspiration from traditional styles and techniques to create everyday attire.

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about 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.

Nameko are small mushrooms known for their slippery coating. Learn about indoor and natural log cultivation, then visit a mushroom-focused French restaurant in Tokyo.

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.

Korean sociologist Ahn Eunbyul examines Japan's railway culture. Beyond mere transportation, she explores how train travel itself becomes an experience of discovery, nostalgia, and connection.

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.

For centuries, Kyoto has been the hub of kimono fashion, spawning the weaving and dyeing industries. Today, designers take inspiration from traditional styles and techniques to create everyday attire.

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about 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.

Korean sociologist Ahn Eunbyul examines Japan's railway culture. Beyond mere transportation, she explores how train travel itself becomes an experience of discovery, nostalgia, and connection.

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.

Nameko are small mushrooms known for their slippery coating. Learn about indoor and natural log cultivation, then visit a mushroom-focused French restaurant in Tokyo.

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.

For centuries, Kyoto has been the hub of kimono fashion, spawning the weaving and dyeing industries. Today, designers take inspiration from traditional styles and techniques to create everyday attire.

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.

In 2025, Otani Akira's book "The Night of Baba Yaga" won the UKs prestigious Dagger prize for crime fiction in translation-a first for a Japanese author. She shares the inspiration behind her work.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

We travel to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics.

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about 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.

As luxury tourist trains gain attention, Kintetsu Railway is popularizing its sightseeing limited express trains with affordable fares. See how the company is using its express network for tourism.

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.

For centuries, Kyoto has been the hub of kimono fashion, spawning the weaving and dyeing industries. Today, designers take inspiration from traditional styles and techniques to create everyday attire.

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.

Korean sociologist Ahn Eunbyul examines Japan's railway culture. Beyond mere transportation, she explores how train travel itself becomes an experience of discovery, nostalgia, and connection.

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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.

In 2025, Otani Akira's book "The Night of Baba Yaga" won the UKs prestigious Dagger prize for crime fiction in translation-a first for a Japanese author. She shares the inspiration behind her work.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

We travel to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics.

Kiriake Chieko helped cremate schoolmates after the atomic bombing in Hiroshima. At 95, as the oldest surviving witness, she continues to give her testimony, urging people to hold on dearly to peace.

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.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about 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.

As luxury tourist trains gain attention, Kintetsu Railway is popularizing its sightseeing limited express trains with affordable fares. See how the company is using its express network for tourism.

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.

For centuries, Kyoto has been the hub of kimono fashion, spawning the weaving and dyeing industries. Today, designers take inspiration from traditional styles and techniques to create everyday attire.

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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.

Korean sociologist Ahn Eunbyul examines Japan's railway culture. Beyond mere transportation, she explores how train travel itself becomes an experience of discovery, nostalgia, and connection.

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.

In 2022, the Hong Kong government implemented a policy attracting outside workers to combat depopulation, drawing businesspeople and families relocating to find better lives as "New Hongkongers.".

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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.

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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.

As luxury tourist trains gain attention, Kintetsu Railway is popularizing its sightseeing limited express trains with affordable fares. See how the company is using its express network for tourism.

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.

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

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.

In 2022, the Hong Kong government implemented a policy attracting outside workers to combat depopulation, drawing businesspeople and families relocating to find better lives as "New Hongkongers.".

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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.

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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.

Three days in the life of...Stay in one location for 72 hours, catching glimpses into people's lives as they open up and share.

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.

As luxury tourist trains gain attention, Kintetsu Railway is popularizing its sightseeing limited express trains with affordable fares. See how the company is using its express network for tourism.

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.

In 2022, the Hong Kong government implemented a policy attracting outside workers to combat depopulation, drawing businesspeople and families relocating to find better lives as "New Hongkongers.".

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.

Umemoto Ayaka is captain of the Japan women's national deaf volleyball team. She and her teammates, who include her twin sister Sayaka, are aiming for the gold at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics.

With its flammable peatlands, Indonesia's forest fires are among the most serious in Asia. Peatlands release 20 times normal CO2 when burned, causing damage to the atmosphere and natural resources.

Bui Thi Le Dung is a medical interpreter passionate about supporting Vietnamese residents in Japan. She provides her services for free, fueled by a desire to make medical care accessible to everyone.

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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.

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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.

Today's theme: Line Designs. These are evolving in many fields across Japan, from the traditional art of calligraphy to furniture, and architecture. Explore a truly diverse world of line designs.

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.

In 2022, the Hong Kong government implemented a policy attracting outside workers to combat depopulation, drawing businesspeople and families relocating to find better lives as "New Hongkongers.".

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.

Matsumoto Myokei, a "once-in-a-century" sculptor of Buddhist statues, is passing his skills onto his grandson, Shukan. 80 years on from the atomic bomb attacks, Shukan sculpts a message of peace.

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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.

Umemoto Ayaka is captain of the Japan women's national deaf volleyball team. She and her teammates, who include her twin sister Sayaka, are aiming for the gold at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics.

With its flammable peatlands, Indonesia's forest fires are among the most serious in Asia. Peatlands release 20 times normal CO2 when burned, causing damage to the atmosphere and natural resources.

It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, not only leads to breathing difficulties but also affects the lungs, heart and brain. We explore countermeasures based on a large-scale study in Japan.

Toward the Future: Highlights from the Biratori Town - Nibutani International Indigenous Peoples Forum with indigenous participants from 6 countries and regions.

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.

Today's theme: Line Designs. These are evolving in many fields across Japan, from the traditional art of calligraphy to furniture, and architecture. Explore a truly diverse world of line designs.

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.

In 2022, the Hong Kong government implemented a policy attracting outside workers to combat depopulation, drawing businesspeople and families relocating to find better lives as "New Hongkongers.".

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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.

Bui Thi Le Dung is a medical interpreter passionate about supporting Vietnamese residents in Japan. She provides her services for free, fueled by a desire to make medical care accessible to everyone.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: curved escalators.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about 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.

As battles with Russia persist in an eastern Ukrainian town, electricity is vital. Through power grid workers risking their lives to fix the grid, we depict people losing their homeland to war.

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.

We bring you prestigious award winning programs produced by broadcasters across 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.

Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh. Our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to cooperate closely in everything in order to survive.

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.

Today's theme: Line Designs. These are evolving in many fields across Japan, from the traditional art of calligraphy to furniture, and architecture. Explore a truly diverse world of line designs.

Children want to know whether a large desk can pass through the doorway of the classroom. Numbler makes the desk immovable, but Barky shows them how to compare lengths and widths by using a ribbon.

A program for upper primary to lower secondary school children to explore the everyday technologies all around them. Each episode takes a piece of familiar tech to find out what it does and how.

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.

With flashy armor and cunning tactics, samurai Maeda Toshiie struck fear in the heart of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu and left a lasting cultural influence.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to the number seven. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Onomichi Betcha is a three-day festival in Hiroshima Prefecture. Masked ogres carry sticks with which to "torment" spectators. But being hit or poked with a stick is said to bring good luck.

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.

Renowned Japanese artist and international star Fujii Kaze makes his way to NHK's tiny desk in Shibuya, Tokyo! He performs a set of original music and delivers an unparalleled original experience.

In Japan, extremely powerful lightning known as a superbolt can occur in the Hokuriku region during winter. What is the source of this power, which is comparable to a small nuclear explosion?

Tagawa Kinya (Design engineer)investigates the process of design by looking at the work of Yanagi Sori, who shaped products by making models using different materials.

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.

As battles with Russia persist in an eastern Ukrainian town, electricity is vital. Through power grid workers risking their lives to fix the grid, we depict people losing their homeland to war.

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.

We bring you prestigious award winning programs produced by broadcasters across 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.

With flashy armor and cunning tactics, samurai Maeda Toshiie struck fear in the heart of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu and left a lasting cultural influence.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to the number seven. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Onomichi Betcha is a three-day festival in Hiroshima Prefecture. Masked ogres carry sticks with which to "torment" spectators. But being hit or poked with a stick is said to bring good luck.

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.

Today's theme: Line Designs. These are evolving in many fields across Japan, from the traditional art of calligraphy to furniture, and architecture. Explore a truly diverse world of line designs.

Children want to know whether a large desk can pass through the doorway of the classroom. Numbler makes the desk immovable, but Barky shows them how to compare lengths and widths by using a ribbon.

A program for upper primary to lower secondary school children to explore the everyday technologies all around them. Each episode takes a piece of familiar tech to find out what it does and how.

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.

Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh. Our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to cooperate closely in everything in order to survive.

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.

Renowned Japanese artist and international star Fujii Kaze makes his way to NHK's tiny desk in Shibuya, Tokyo! He performs a set of original music and delivers an unparalleled original experience.

In Japan, extremely powerful lightning known as a superbolt can occur in the Hokuriku region during winter. What is the source of this power, which is comparable to a small nuclear explosion?

Tagawa Kinya (Design engineer)investigates the process of design by looking at the work of Yanagi Sori, who shaped products by making models using different materials.

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.

As battles with Russia persist in an eastern Ukrainian town, electricity is vital. Through power grid workers risking their lives to fix the grid, we depict people losing their homeland to war.

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.

We bring you prestigious award winning programs produced by broadcasters across 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.

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.

Children want to know whether a large desk can pass through the doorway of the classroom. Numbler makes the desk immovable, but Barky shows them how to compare lengths and widths by using a ribbon.

A program for upper primary to lower secondary school children to explore the everyday technologies all around them. Each episode takes a piece of familiar tech to find out what it does and how.

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.