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.

Slip on banana peel, take a tumble: the classic comedy gag! Mabuchi Kiyoshi's serious search for scientific proof of that slipperiness revealed that peels have properties similar to human body parts!

The changing leaves, the transient beauty of the ancient capital in fall. Dive deep into Kyoto, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.

Asking a shop manager to follow orders from head office. Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions and understand business culture.

Kojima Sachiyo runs a different sort of bar. Customers make small items out of scrap material. Finding new appreciation for things once seen as disposable, all while enjoying a drink with friends.

It's 1942; Germany and Japan continue their rapid military advance. Ukraine and Southeast Asia are stripped of resources, but Stalingrad and Midway soon mark a major turning point.

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.

QR codes are now part of everyday life. This breakthrough began in a corner of an auto parts company. Driven by a dream and a father's words, a determined team set out to create a global standard.

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 spotlight Sound! Euphonium, a coming-of-age band drama. Novelist Takeda Ayano recalls her real high-school band days and Kyoto Animation showcases Uji's scenery and hand-drawn performance scenes.

Seeing the baby laugh when tickled, Mee thinks everyone likes tickles and happily tickles every child in sight. But Mee's friend Hee suddenly gets angry and says, "Stop it! Don't tickle me!".

Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An episode on Ears.

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.

Japanese city pop is being rediscovered around the world, and EPO, one of the genre's most celebrated singers, captures everything that makes this music so loved across borders and generations.

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-9.

Most commercial honey in Japan comes from Western honeybees, whose honey can be harvested several times a year. Japanese honeybees are much less productive but keeping them can be a real education.

A local cat guides us to a fairy tale palace-or rather, a shrine that looks like the palace! Together with Iwago, we visit scenic spots, including a tea farm that's patrolled by an early-rising cat.

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.

Slip on banana peel, take a tumble: the classic comedy gag! Mabuchi Kiyoshi's serious search for scientific proof of that slipperiness revealed that peels have properties similar to human body parts!

The changing leaves, the transient beauty of the ancient capital in fall. Dive deep into Kyoto, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.

Asking a shop manager to follow orders from head office. Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions and understand business culture.

Kojima Sachiyo runs a different sort of bar. Customers make small items out of scrap material. Finding new appreciation for things once seen as disposable, all while enjoying a drink with friends.

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.

The British city of Oxford is home to the renowned University of Oxford. The city's 900-year academic history shapes its streets with rich traditions, historic colleges, and a unique scholarly spirit.

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.

Passang Lama Bhotia fell in love with Mt. Fuji as a child in Nepal. After becoming a Himalayan mountain guide, he came to Japan and now works on the mountain he dreamed of, guiding foreign tourists.

Due to global warming, the bamboo habitat range in Japan is expanding and abandoned bamboo groves are encroaching on forests and farmland nationwide. How should we associate with this iconic plant?

Igarashi Hisae (Interior designer) visits Osaka. Glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s. Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks.

We explore a factory in Sagamihara where they make machines that skewer ingredients for famous Japanese foods like yakitori and oden. How do they ensure each piece is cooked to soft, juicy perfection?

Cape Ashizuri is marked by rugged cliffs and peculiar rocks. A strong current off its coast has been the cause of many accidents. Enjoy the scenery at the cape, a place of worship, in time-lapse.

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 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 season.

100 years ago, on September 1, 1923, a major earthquake struck Japan. The Great Kanto Earthquake left an estimated 105,000 people dead or missing, yet most of the victims perished in fires. Why?

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

#23 I like this cat. / To express what you like, say the name of a person, place, or thing and "ga suki desu.".

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

We introduce the English-language versions of two "edutainment" programs for kids: The Wakey Show, with DJ Wakey and a cast of puppets, and I Love 'Mee', an animation exploring everyday questions.

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.

Newts symbolize pure, clean water in Japanese paddies. The tiny amphibians rely on predator-resistant properties and an astonishing regenerative ability. Now, a new surprise has researchers stunned!

Kyoto in the autumn: the old capital is even more beautiful when dressed in fall colors. Witness the contemplative and quiet beauty of Kyoto through time-lapse photography.

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 high school allows students with international roots to use their native language while learning Japanese. Teachers hope it will help them build confidence and adapt better to their environment.

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.

We explore a factory in Sagamihara where they make machines that skewer ingredients for famous Japanese foods like yakitori and oden. How do they ensure each piece is cooked to soft, juicy perfection?

Cape Ashizuri is marked by rugged cliffs and peculiar rocks. A strong current off its coast has been the cause of many accidents. Enjoy the scenery at the cape, a place of worship, in time-lapse.

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.

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

#23 I like this cat. / To express what you like, say the name of a person, place, or thing and "ga suki desu.".

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

We introduce the English-language versions of two "edutainment" programs for kids: The Wakey Show, with DJ Wakey and a cast of puppets, and I Love 'Mee', an animation exploring everyday questions.

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.

A high school allows students with international roots to use their native language while learning Japanese. Teachers hope it will help them build confidence and adapt better to their environment.

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.

In Tsuruoka, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, David Wells explores the past and present of its traditional food culture.

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.

We explore a factory in Sagamihara where they make machines that skewer ingredients for famous Japanese foods like yakitori and oden. How do they ensure each piece is cooked to soft, juicy perfection?

Cape Ashizuri is marked by rugged cliffs and peculiar rocks. A strong current off its coast has been the cause of many accidents. Enjoy the scenery at the cape, a place of worship, in time-lapse.

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.

Matsuo Takahiro has gained international recognition for installations that fuse light with cutting-edge technology. He talks about how he creates his one-of-a-kind light art.

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

We introduce the English-language versions of two "edutainment" programs for kids: The Wakey Show, with DJ Wakey and a cast of puppets, and I Love 'Mee', an animation exploring everyday questions.

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.

Home to musicians, comedians, writers, and more, Koenji is known as a subculture hub. Join us as we explore its shopping streets and countless alleys and learn the origins of its maze-like layout.

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.

From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises.

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 explore a factory in Sagamihara where they make machines that skewer ingredients for famous Japanese foods like yakitori and oden. How do they ensure each piece is cooked to soft, juicy perfection?

Cape Ashizuri is marked by rugged cliffs and peculiar rocks. A strong current off its coast has been the cause of many accidents. Enjoy the scenery at the cape, a place of worship, in time-lapse.

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 high school allows students with international roots to use their native language while learning Japanese. Teachers hope it will help them build confidence and adapt better to their environment.

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.

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

#23 I like this cat. / To express what you like, say the name of a person, place, or thing and "ga suki desu.".

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

We introduce the English-language versions of two "edutainment" programs for kids: The Wakey Show, with DJ Wakey and a cast of puppets, and I Love 'Mee', an animation exploring everyday questions.

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.

Matsuo Takahiro has gained international recognition for installations that fuse light with cutting-edge technology. He talks about how he creates his one-of-a-kind light art.

In this episode, we learn about boshu and geshi, two dates from early summer. The chefs prepare ume plums and tea leaves and teach us how to make a pair of refreshing summer dishes.

On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.

Peek through the Business Keyhole for a behind-the-scenes look at various industries. This time, we take a deep dive into the world of sushi-go-round!

A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws the father into a panic. How should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise, especially during disasters?

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.

From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises.

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.

100 years ago, on September 1, 1923, a major earthquake struck Japan. The Great Kanto Earthquake left an estimated 105,000 people dead or missing, yet most of the victims perished in fires. Why?

Due to global warming, the bamboo habitat range in Japan is expanding and abandoned bamboo groves are encroaching on forests and farmland nationwide. How should we associate with this iconic plant?

Amami Oshima is a World Natural Heritage Site, with rare flora and fauna including many endemic species. Explore the biodiversity of its lush, subtropical forests in stunning time-lapse footage.

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.

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

#23 I like this cat. / To express what you like, say the name of a person, place, or thing and "ga suki desu.".

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

We introduce the English-language versions of two "edutainment" programs for kids: The Wakey Show, with DJ Wakey and a cast of puppets, and I Love 'Mee', an animation exploring everyday questions.

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 high school allows students with international roots to use their native language while learning Japanese. Teachers hope it will help them build confidence and adapt better to their environment.

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.

Food writer David Conklin gets up close to the Buddhas and gods of the mystical Kunisaki Peninsula, visits with locals, and experiences a scintillating fire festival.

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.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito, Rika, and a lineup of master chefs share their unique approaches to Japanese cooking.

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.

Bonsai is a living art form that requires attention to detail and patience. For three days, we asked visitors to a hub of bonsai nurseries near Tokyo about the appeal of bonsai in a fast-paced world.

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.

From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises.

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.

Committed to seasonal flavors and ingredients, Japan pursues culinary excellence. Take a bite and dig, a little deeper!

Featured recipe: Dashimaki Omelet. 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.

Food writer David Conklin gets up close to the Buddhas and gods of the mystical Kunisaki Peninsula, visits with locals, and experiences a scintillating fire festival.

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.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito, Rika, and a lineup of master chefs share their unique approaches to Japanese cooking.

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.

Bonsai is a living art form that requires attention to detail and patience. For three days, we asked visitors to a hub of bonsai nurseries near Tokyo about the appeal of bonsai in a fast-paced world.

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.

100 years ago, on September 1, 1923, a major earthquake struck Japan. The Great Kanto Earthquake left an estimated 105,000 people dead or missing, yet most of the victims perished in fires. Why?

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.

From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises.

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.

Newts symbolize pure, clean water in Japanese paddies. The tiny amphibians rely on predator-resistant properties and an astonishing regenerative ability. Now, a new surprise has researchers stunned!

Kyoto in the autumn: the old capital is even more beautiful when dressed in fall colors. Witness the contemplative and quiet beauty of Kyoto through time-lapse photography.

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.

Tsuji Masachika is working on using sounds that birds dislike to keep them away from airplanes and prevent bird strikes. He talks about seeking ways for wild animals and humans to coexist in harmony.

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

#23 I like this cat. / To express what you like, say the name of a person, place, or thing and "ga suki desu.".

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.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito, Rika, and a lineup of master chefs share their unique approaches to Japanese cooking.

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.

Bonsai is a living art form that requires attention to detail and patience. For three days, we asked visitors to a hub of bonsai nurseries near Tokyo about the appeal of bonsai in a fast-paced world.

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.

Discover the science behind nature's favorite shape, the hexagon. Plus, a cutting-edge drone uses insect antennae to sniff out scents.

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.