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.

Erfurt, a city in Thuringia near the center of Germany, traces its roots back to the 8th century. By the 11th century, it had developed into a major crossroads uniting trade and culture across Europe.

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.

Enjoy Nagoya's fiery ramen, inspired by the city's one-of-a-kind food culture! Discover these unique local ramens!

Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions, understand business culture and improve your kanji.

Suyama Chimi's eatery uses "substandard" vegetables donated by local farmers. Discolored or misshapen, their flavor and nutrition aren't affected. And, since costs are low, the meals are low-cost too.

As growth in the game industry accelerates, game makers pursue increased global attention through new strategies. Japanese game companies, once undisputed champions, now face competition to survive.

In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and 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.

An educational program about the appeal of famous video games. A special 50-minute edition dives deep into "DEATH STRANDING" with its legendary creator Hideo Kojima discussing its development.

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 ride in Ibaraki and Tochigi, looking for the bounties of spring. We meet a farming couple growing sweet bell peppers and a motorcycle shop owner who restored a beloved classic model.

One day, Mee's favorite pet centipede Gage suddenly dies. Feeling so sad, Mee can't enjoy playing or eating. So, Papa takes Mee to the backyard to show Mee something...

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 Toilet Paper.

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.

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, three exciting young acts who are all on the rise: Omiya Hiyori, GOOD BYE APRIL, and nishina. Plus, May J. sings!

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 1-23.

Japan is a hot spot for discovering dinosaur fossils. An excavation in Hokkaido sparked a nationwide enthusiasm for dinosaurs, leading to entertainment such as dinosaur robots and mechanical suits.

We meet cats whose owner grows plants used to make cloth in a traditional way. Another cat, Lock, lives at a temple. He takes part in sutra reading and is practically the chief priest's assistant!

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.

Enjoy Nagoya's fiery ramen, inspired by the city's one-of-a-kind food culture! Discover these unique local ramens!

Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions, understand business culture and improve your kanji.

Suyama Chimi's eatery uses "substandard" vegetables donated by local farmers. Discolored or misshapen, their flavor and nutrition aren't affected. And, since costs are low, the meals are low-cost too.

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.

Erfurt, a city in Thuringia near the center of Germany, traces its roots back to the 8th century. By the 11th century, it had developed into a major crossroads uniting trade and culture across Europe.

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.

German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses, or "Sento." He hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses.

Rising temperatures due to climate change have affected the behavior of bees, with fewer bees and shorter pollination periods, posing a threat to agriculture that could lead to a food crisis.

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 creator's intention.

Hagi, a World Heritage site of ten described as an "open-air museum," is lined with merchant and samurai houses and retains much of its 17th-century townscape. Soak in the atmosphere, 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 seasons.

Disasters resulting from torrential rain are occurring almost every year. The main reason for the increasing severity of the damage is river flooding. What is responsible for the growing damage?

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

#37 The TV won't turn on... / To explain that you are having a problem with something, say the name of something, then the particle "ga," and the verb in the negative form followed by "n desu ga.".

As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI Be Prepared provides practical knowledge to save life from natural disaster. Today, we learn what and how much to pack, and where to keep it for quick access.

We highlight shows promoting J-pop internationally: "SCHOOL OF J-POP," which explores the genre's global success, and "tiny desk concerts 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 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.

For the best babysitter, look no further than the snow monkeys of North Africa: the Barbary macaque! Young males jump at the chance to gain trust and prove their worth as full-fledged group members.

Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido, home to vast fields and sprawling pastures. Experience its vibrant summer colors 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 farm brings together people with something in common: fear of developing dementia. As they engage in planting and harvesting, staff members observe their actions and help them find a way forward.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's "The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin.".

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.

Hagi, a World Heritage site of ten described as an "open-air museum," is lined with merchant and samurai houses and retains much of its 17th-century townscape. Soak in the atmosphere, 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 a play and acting. Explore the unique culture behind them.

#37 The TV won't turn on... / To explain that you are having a problem with something, say the name of something, then the particle "ga," and the verb in the negative form followed by "n desu ga.".

As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI Be Prepared provides practical knowledge to save life from natural disaster. Today, we learn what and how much to pack, and where to keep it for quick access.

We highlight shows promoting J-pop internationally: "SCHOOL OF J-POP," which explores the genre's global success, and "tiny desk concerts 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 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 farm brings together people with something in common: fear of developing dementia. As they engage in planting and harvesting, staff members observe their actions and help them find a way forward.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's "The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin.".

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.

David Conklin explores Nagoya's food culture, known for its rich flavor profile. He savors grilled eel, noodles, shrimp sandwiches and more. He finds surprises in coffee shops and a miso brewery.

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.

Hagi, a World Heritage site of ten described as an "open-air museum," is lined with merchant and samurai houses and retains much of its 17th-century townscape. Soak in the atmosphere, 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.

Niizawa Iwao has won first place for four straight years in two globally influential sake awards. He talks about brewing sake that serves as a supporting player to make meals taste even better.

As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI Be Prepared provides practical knowledge to save life from natural disaster. Today, we learn what and how much to pack, and where to keep it for quick access.

We highlight shows promoting J-pop internationally: "SCHOOL OF J-POP," which explores the genre's global success, and "tiny desk concerts JAPAN.".

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.

Tsukuda and Tsukishima sit on reclaimed land at the mouth of the Sumida River. We take in the old-town charms, discover a legacy of fishing and industry, and savor monjayaki, a local comfort food.

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.

Detecting vulnerable plaques is now possible using the latest intravascular imaging technology. We focus on how this can help with early detection of heart disease and prevention of its recurrence.

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.

Hagi, a World Heritage site of ten described as an "open-air museum," is lined with merchant and samurai houses and retains much of its 17th-century townscape. Soak in the atmosphere, 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 farm brings together people with something in common: fear of developing dementia. As they engage in planting and harvesting, staff members observe their actions and help them find a way forward.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's "The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin.".

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 a play and acting. Explore the unique culture behind them.

#37 The TV won't turn on... / To explain that you are having a problem with something, say the name of something, then the particle "ga," and the verb in the negative form followed by "n desu ga.".

As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI Be Prepared provides practical knowledge to save life from natural disaster. Today, we learn what and how much to pack, and where to keep it for quick access.

We highlight shows promoting J-pop internationally: "SCHOOL OF J-POP," which explores the genre's global success, and "tiny desk concerts JAPAN.".

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.

Niizawa Iwao has won first place for four straight years in two globally influential sake awards. He talks about brewing sake that serves as a supporting player to make meals taste even better.

In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.

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.

With the intense summer heat, heatstroke cases at outdoor worksites are on the rise. We look at efforts made to ensure workers can safely carry out their duties while keeping the economy rolling.

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.

Detecting vulnerable plaques is now possible using the latest intravascular imaging technology. We focus on how this can help with early detection of heart disease and prevention of its recurrence.

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.

Disasters resulting from torrential rain are occurring almost every year. The main reason for the increasing severity of the damage is river flooding. What is responsible for the growing damage?

Rising temperatures due to climate change have affected the behavior of bees, with fewer bees and shorter pollination periods, posing a threat to agriculture that could lead to a food crisis.

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.

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 a play and acting. Explore the unique culture behind them.

#37 The TV won't turn on... / To explain that you are having a problem with something, say the name of something, then the particle "ga," and the verb in the negative form followed by "n desu ga.".

As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI Be Prepared provides practical knowledge to save life from natural disaster. Today, we learn what and how much to pack, and where to keep it for quick access.

We highlight shows promoting J-pop internationally: "SCHOOL OF J-POP," which explores the genre's global success, and "tiny desk concerts 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.

A farm brings together people with something in common: fear of developing dementia. As they engage in planting and harvesting, staff members observe their actions and help them find a way forward.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's "The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin.".

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.

Nilina Boban visits Arimatsu, a district of Nagoya known for its 400-year-old history of shibori tie-dyeing. She discovers the town's pioneering spirit through its artisans and entrepreneurs.

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.

Mirin is a fundamental element of Japanese cuisine. We meet the oldest mirin brewer in Aichi, and take you on a journey through the world of mirin, from traditional production methods to dishes.

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.

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.

Detecting vulnerable plaques is now possible using the latest intravascular imaging technology. We focus on how this can help with early detection of heart disease and prevention of its recurrence.

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.

Japan has a national holiday just for elders, and many older folks here are full of energy and enthusiasm. Meet Japan's shining seniors!

Featured recipe: Crystal-clear Cherry Blossom Jelly and Matcha 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.

Nilina Boban visits Arimatsu, a district of Nagoya known for its 400-year-old history of shibori tie-dyeing. She discovers the town's pioneering spirit through its artisans and entrepreneurs.

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.

Mirin is a fundamental element of Japanese cuisine. We meet the oldest mirin brewer in Aichi, and take you on a journey through the world of mirin, from traditional production methods to dishes.

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.

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.

Disasters resulting from torrential rain are occurring almost every year. The main reason for the increasing severity of the damage is river flooding. What is responsible for the growing damage?

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.

Detecting vulnerable plaques is now possible using the latest intravascular imaging technology. We focus on how this can help with early detection of heart disease and prevention of its recurrence.

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 the best babysitter, look no further than the snow monkeys of North Africa: the Barbary macaque! Young males jump at the chance to gain trust and prove their worth as full-fledged group members.

Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido, home to vast fields and sprawling pastures. Experience its vibrant summer colors 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.

Sugiura Mitsuyoshi is gaining attention both at home and abroad for transforming old kimonos into new fashion statements. He talks about his unique efforts to revitalize a traditional industry.

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

#37 The TV won't turn on... / To explain that you are having a problem with something, say the name of something, then the particle "ga," and the verb in the negative form followed by "n desu ga.".

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.

Mirin is a fundamental element of Japanese cuisine. We meet the oldest mirin brewer in Aichi, and take you on a journey through the world of mirin, from traditional production methods to dishes.

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.

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 episode looks at Japan's leading shipping innovations, such as the world's first electric tanker and fuel-saving "air lubrication." Also, out-of-body illusions.

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.

Nilina Boban visits Arimatsu, a district of Nagoya known for its 400-year-old history of shibori tie-dyeing. She discovers the town's pioneering spirit through its artisans and entrepreneurs.

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.

Japan has a national holiday just for elders, and many older folks here are full of energy and enthusiasm. Meet Japan's shining seniors!

Featured recipe: Crystal-clear Cherry Blossom Jelly and Matcha 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.

Mirin is a fundamental element of Japanese cuisine. We meet the oldest mirin brewer in Aichi, and take you on a journey through the world of mirin, from traditional production methods to dishes.

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.

Sugiura Mitsuyoshi is gaining attention both at home and abroad for transforming old kimonos into new fashion statements. He talks about his unique efforts to revitalize a traditional industry.

In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.

Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination?

Insurance fraud in Japan is increasing, from arson in insured vacant buildings to inflated claims disguised as disaster damage. We find out why and how the problem is growing, with expert insight.

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 episode looks at Japan's leading shipping innovations, such as the world's first electric tanker and fuel-saving "air lubrication." Also, out-of-body illusions.

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.

Nilina Boban visits Arimatsu, a district of Nagoya known for its 400-year-old history of shibori tie-dyeing. She discovers the town's pioneering spirit through its artisans and entrepreneurs.

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.

Mirin is a fundamental element of Japanese cuisine. We meet the oldest mirin brewer in Aichi, and take you on a journey through the world of mirin, from traditional production methods to dishes.

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.

Japan has a national holiday just for elders, and many older folks here are full of energy and enthusiasm. Meet Japan's shining seniors!

Featured recipe: Crystal-clear Cherry Blossom Jelly and Matcha 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.

Kagurazaka is a neighborhood in central Tokyo that retains an old-school charm. We explore cobblestone side streets, meet a geisha community, and see how locals are blending tradition and modernity.

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 2025, Sanada Hiromi was honored by the Florence Nightingale International Foundation for her work in nursing science and engineering, bedsore treatment, and more. She shares her vision for nursing.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: luminescent ceramic tiles.

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.

Taira Yuiko promotes composting of food waste to create a sustainable cycle. She works with an NGO in Mongolia to form a local nutrient cycle, enriching the soil and teaching composting techniques.

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 episode looks at Japan's leading shipping innovations, such as the world's first electric tanker and fuel-saving "air lubrication." Also, out-of-body illusions.

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.

Two uncompromising artists driven by raw impulse step up to the tiny desk.Don't miss your chance to experience this once-in-a- lifetime performance with your own eyes and 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.

Kagurazaka is a neighborhood in central Tokyo that retains an old-school charm. We explore cobblestone side streets, meet a geisha community, and see how locals are blending tradition and modernity.

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 2025, Sanada Hiromi was honored by the Florence Nightingale International Foundation for her work in nursing science and engineering, bedsore treatment, and more. She shares her vision for nursing.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: luminescent ceramic tiles.

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.

Taira Yuiko promotes composting of food waste to create a sustainable cycle. She works with an NGO in Mongolia to form a local nutrient cycle, enriching the soil and teaching composting techniques.

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.

Two uncompromising artists driven by raw impulse step up to the tiny desk.Don't miss your chance to experience this once-in-a- lifetime performance with your own eyes and 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.

This episode looks at Japan's leading shipping innovations, such as the world's first electric tanker and fuel-saving "air lubrication." Also, out-of-body illusions.

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.

Disasters resulting from torrential rain are occurring almost every year. The main reason for the increasing severity of the damage is river flooding. What is responsible for the growing damage?

Rising temperatures due to climate change have affected the behavior of bees, with fewer bees and shorter pollination periods, posing a threat to agriculture that could lead to a food crisis.

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.

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.

Songwriter Yamamoto Sho is the man behind "Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro," the global hit by the J-pop idol group FRUITS ZIPPER. He talks about creating songs that take the world by storm.

Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination?

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, Sanada Hiromi was honored by the Florence Nightingale International Foundation for her work in nursing science and engineering, bedsore treatment, and more. She shares her vision for nursing.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: luminescent ceramic tiles.

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.

Taira Yuiko promotes composting of food waste to create a sustainable cycle. She works with an NGO in Mongolia to form a local nutrient cycle, enriching the soil and teaching composting techniques.

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.

Broccoli is still a relative newcomer to Japan, but has become a staple ingredient in Japanese households. Explore broccoli's wide appeal and how it's used in all kinds of dishes, even in sweets!

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.

Kagurazaka is a neighborhood in central Tokyo that retains an old-school charm. We explore cobblestone side streets, meet a geisha community, and see how locals are blending tradition and modernity.

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.

Two uncompromising artists driven by raw impulse step up to the tiny desk.Don't miss your chance to experience this once-in-a- lifetime performance with your own eyes and 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.

In 2025, Sanada Hiromi was honored by the Florence Nightingale International Foundation for her work in nursing science and engineering, bedsore treatment, and more. She shares her vision for nursing.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: luminescent ceramic tiles.

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.

Songwriter Yamamoto Sho is the man behind "Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro," the global hit by the J-pop idol group FRUITS ZIPPER. He talks about creating songs that take the world by storm.

In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.

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.

This episode looks at Japan's leading shipping innovations, such as the world's first electric tanker and fuel-saving "air lubrication." Also, out-of-body illusions.

Taira Yuiko promotes composting of food waste to create a sustainable cycle. She works with an NGO in Mongolia to form a local nutrient cycle, enriching the soil and teaching composting techniques.

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.

Broccoli is still a relative newcomer to Japan, but has become a staple ingredient in Japanese households. Explore broccoli's wide appeal and how it's used in all kinds of dishes, even in sweets!

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.

Kagurazaka is a neighborhood in central Tokyo that retains an old-school charm. We explore cobblestone side streets, meet a geisha community, and see how locals are blending tradition and modernity.

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 2025, Sanada Hiromi was honored by the Florence Nightingale International Foundation for her work in nursing science and engineering, bedsore treatment, and more. She shares her vision for nursing.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: luminescent ceramic tiles.

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.

Two uncompromising artists driven by raw impulse step up to the tiny desk.Don't miss your chance to experience this once-in-a- lifetime performance with your own eyes and 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.

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.

Kyo-yuzen adds gold decoration in the final stages of kimono making, using gold leaf, powder, or paste. The Kyoto technique is gaining global attention through a project with The Rolling Stones.

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.

Sake is enjoying a global boom, but in Japan, breweries are facing a crisis as consumption falls. We explore the future of sake through artisanal skills, technology, and a new generation's efforts.

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.

Broccoli is still a relative newcomer to Japan, but has become a staple ingredient in Japanese households. Explore broccoli's wide appeal and how it's used in all kinds of dishes, even in sweets!

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.

Have a whale of a time as we dive deep into an urban aquarium, explore the world-class research behind its breeding success, and discover rarely seen creatures from distant waters.

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.

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.

Kyo-yuzen adds gold decoration in the final stages of kimono making, using gold leaf, powder, or paste. The Kyoto technique is gaining global attention through a project with The Rolling Stones.

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.

Sake is enjoying a global boom, but in Japan, breweries are facing a crisis as consumption falls. We explore the future of sake through artisanal skills, technology, and a new generation's efforts.

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.

Have a whale of a time as we dive deep into an urban aquarium, explore the world-class research behind its breeding success, and discover rarely seen creatures from distant waters.

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.

Broccoli is still a relative newcomer to Japan, but has become a staple ingredient in Japanese households. Explore broccoli's wide appeal and how it's used in all kinds of dishes, even in sweets!

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.

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.

Hat and headpiece designer Hizume Nobuki is regularly commissioned by global fashion brands, and has won a respected French award. He talks about creating "magical" hats that make their wearer happy.

In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.

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.

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.

Kyo-yuzen adds gold decoration in the final stages of kimono making, using gold leaf, powder, or paste. The Kyoto technique is gaining global attention through a project with The Rolling Stones.

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.

Sake is enjoying a global boom, but in Japan, breweries are facing a crisis as consumption falls. We explore the future of sake through artisanal skills, technology, and a new generation's efforts.

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.

Recently, many railway companies have been adopting AI to improve efficiency and safety. See examples from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025 that show how AI is being applied across the industry.

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.