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.

Whether outnumbered or laying siege to a seemingly impenetrable fortress, master strategist Kuroda Kanbei used his wits to win on the battlefield.

Experience the fascinating sights of the airports and transport hubs which connect Japan with the world. Time-lapse photography will show you how these places bustle with activity around the clock.

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.

Explore how Japan uses artificial satellites and surface observation to quickly assess flood and earthquake damage, supporting disaster preparedness.

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.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 26, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

Fu Yi-yao, world-renowned Chinese ink painter and Japan resident, is commissioned by Taiwan to create a work imbued with the power of art as tensions with China rise. What message does it convey?

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.

Photographer Nakai Seiya travels three of Aichi's local railroads, capturing autumn scenery, a surprise steam locomotive, and local products along the way. Join us on a marvelous railway journey!

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.

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 2-3.

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.

Pyrotechnician Isogai Naotaka has pioneered new forms of artistic expression through fireworks. He reveals the secrets of their beauty, and the Japanese aesthetic behind them.

This episode features "Wakey's Door" on the vending machine, a Comedy Writers skit, "Mysterious Button," and the song, "Bloom!" performed by the Wakeys. It energizes kids.

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 natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

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.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 26, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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 indigo dyer in Japan's Tokoname City blends her craft with the local sake, pottery and culinary traditions to unite the community.

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

Today: explaining a need for staffing adjustment. Kaung Htet Paing, from Myanmar, works at Narita Airport. In a roleplay challenge, he reports to a supervisor that a coworker is unwell.

Kawahara Takuya upcycles discarded jeans. His partner, Yamasawa Ryoji buys old denim overseas by the ton. Together these denim devotees make it cooler than cool once again.

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.

Five young men from around Japan, once withdrawn from society - a phenomenon known as hikikomori - embark on a 1,200-kilometer pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku, on a journey of self-discovery.

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 natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

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.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will broadcast GRAND SUMO September Tournament Day 15 action live from Tokyo, as top wrestlers have their fifteenth bouts of the 15-day contest.

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.

Pyrotechnician Isogai Naotaka has pioneered new forms of artistic expression through fireworks. He reveals the secrets of their beauty, and the Japanese aesthetic behind them.

This episode features "Wakey's Door" on the vending machine, a Comedy Writers skit, "Mysterious Button," and the song, "Bloom!" performed by the Wakeys. It energizes kids.

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 2-3.

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.

An indigo dyer in Japan's Tokoname City blends her craft with the local sake, pottery and culinary traditions to unite the community.

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

Today: explaining a need for staffing adjustment. Kaung Htet Paing, from Myanmar, works at Narita Airport. In a roleplay challenge, he reports to a supervisor that a coworker is unwell.

Kawahara Takuya upcycles discarded jeans. His partner, Yamasawa Ryoji buys old denim overseas by the ton. Together these denim devotees make it cooler than cool once again.

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.

Five young men from around Japan, once withdrawn from society - a phenomenon known as hikikomori - embark on a 1,200-kilometer pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku, on a journey of self-discovery.

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.

Photographer Nakai Seiya travels three of Aichi's local railroads, capturing autumn scenery, a surprise steam locomotive, and local products along the way. Join us on a marvelous railway journey!

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.

Pyrotechnician Isogai Naotaka has pioneered new forms of artistic expression through fireworks. He reveals the secrets of their beauty, and the Japanese aesthetic behind them.

This episode features "Wakey's Door" on the vending machine, a Comedy Writers skit, "Mysterious Button," and the song, "Bloom!" performed by the Wakeys. It energizes kids.

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.

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 2-3.

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.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

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.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 27, Day 15 of the Grand Sumo Tournament 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.

An indigo dyer in Japan's Tokoname City blends her craft with the local sake, pottery and culinary traditions to unite the community.

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

Today: explaining a need for staffing adjustment. Kaung Htet Paing, from Myanmar, works at Narita Airport. In a roleplay challenge, he reports to a supervisor that a coworker is unwell.

Kawahara Takuya upcycles discarded jeans. His partner, Yamasawa Ryoji buys old denim overseas by the ton. Together these denim devotees make it cooler than cool once again.

Fu Yi-yao, world-renowned Chinese ink painter and Japan resident, is commissioned by Taiwan to create a work imbued with the power of art as tensions with China rise. What message does it convey?

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.

Photographer Nakai Seiya travels three of Aichi's local railroads, capturing autumn scenery, a surprise steam locomotive, and local products along the way. Join us on a marvelous railway journey!

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.

Pyrotechnician Isogai Naotaka has pioneered new forms of artistic expression through fireworks. He reveals the secrets of their beauty, and the Japanese aesthetic behind them.

This episode features "Wakey's Door" on the vending machine, a Comedy Writers skit, "Mysterious Button," and the song, "Bloom!" performed by the Wakeys. It energizes kids.

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.

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 2-3.

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.

An indigo dyer in Japan's Tokoname City blends her craft with the local sake, pottery and culinary traditions to unite the community.

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

Today: explaining a need for staffing adjustment. Kaung Htet Paing, from Myanmar, works at Narita Airport. In a roleplay challenge, he reports to a supervisor that a coworker is unwell.

Kawahara Takuya upcycles discarded jeans. His partner, Yamasawa Ryoji buys old denim overseas by the ton. Together these denim devotees make it cooler than cool once again.

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 natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

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.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 27, Day 15 of the Grand Sumo Tournament 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.

How would you reach out to the person next to you in times of disaster? That is the question Amy Takebe asks her students based on her experience in 2011.

Droughts, floods, wildfires... We look at the latest research on Hydroclimate Whiplash, a new climate risk in which extreme weather events alternate in a short time, exacerbating natural disasters.

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.

The team visits Seki, Japan's "blade capital" where once they made traditional swords, and now they make household instruments like knives, scissors and, as you'll see, many kinds of nail clippers.

In Okuaizu, large temperature swings shape vivid seasons and picturesque scenes with trains running through them. Take in the region's rich, majestic nature 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.

Explore how Japan uses artificial satellites and surface observation to quickly assess flood and earthquake damage, supporting disaster preparedness.

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

#40 Since it was my first earthquake, I was startled. / To explain the reason for your action, say the reason followed by the particle "kara," then the action.

A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis. This helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called "one-day chefs," to get involved in Japanese society.

"Design x Stories," a regular NHK WORLD-JAPAN show, will be shown in Japanese from October 2, on NHK E. We introduce the program, plus others popular in Japan, like "Ramen Japan" and "Japan Delish.".

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.

Cheetah cubs face daunting survival odds on the African savanna. But their mothers go to great lengths to pass on the skills they'll need to fulfill their destiny as the world's fastest land animal.

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.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 27, Day 15 of the Grand Sumo Tournament 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.

The team visits Seki, Japan's "blade capital" where once they made traditional swords, and now they make household instruments like knives, scissors and, as you'll see, many kinds of nail clippers.

In Okuaizu, large temperature swings shape vivid seasons and picturesque scenes with trains running through them. Take in the region's rich, majestic nature 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 sound. Explore the unique culture behind them.

#40 Since it was my first earthquake, I was startled. / To explain the reason for your action, say the reason followed by the particle "kara," then the action.

A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis. This helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called "one-day chefs," to get involved in Japanese society.

"Design x Stories," a regular NHK WORLD-JAPAN show, will be shown in Japanese from October 2, on NHK E. We introduce the program, plus others popular in Japan, like "Ramen Japan" and "Japan Delish.".

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.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 27, Day 15 of the Grand Sumo Tournament 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.

Architect James Lambiasi trains his eye on Nagoya, the old castle town that flourished as a modern industrial hub from the 19th century. He traces the city's history through its architecture.

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.

The team visits Seki, Japan's "blade capital" where once they made traditional swords, and now they make household instruments like knives, scissors and, as you'll see, many kinds of nail clippers.

In Okuaizu, large temperature swings shape vivid seasons and picturesque scenes with trains running through them. Take in the region's rich, majestic nature 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.

Tsubonoya Tomomi founded an organization that provides prenatal and postnatal support for foreign women living in Japan. She talks about the challenges non-Japanese expectant and nursing mothers face.

A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis. This helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called "one-day chefs," to get involved in Japanese society.

"Design x Stories," a regular NHK WORLD-JAPAN show, will be shown in Japanese from October 2, on NHK E. We introduce the program, plus others popular in Japan, like "Ramen Japan" and "Japan Delish.".

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 blueberry farms and open gardens, Kodaira is a suburban getaway that offers a taste of rural living. We learn about the efforts of early settlers to bring life to what was a barren landscape.

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.

The five-year survival rate for lung cancer is increasing. Tests can now identify gene mutations, enabling treatment with targeted drugs. We share the latest developments in lung cancer treatment.

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 team visits Seki, Japan's "blade capital" where once they made traditional swords, and now they make household instruments like knives, scissors and, as you'll see, many kinds of nail clippers.

In Okuaizu, large temperature swings shape vivid seasons and picturesque scenes with trains running through them. Take in the region's rich, majestic nature 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.

Far from the ocean, a small community in the mountains of Western Japan bonds over ancient whales. An amateur excavation club digs up fossils while providing residents with a sense of belonging.

#38 I prefer outside. / To say which of 2 options you prefer, say the name of your choice, and "no hoo ga ii desu.".

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 sound. Explore the unique culture behind them.

#40 Since it was my first earthquake, I was startled. / To explain the reason for your action, say the reason followed by the particle "kara," then the action.

A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis. This helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called "one-day chefs," to get involved in Japanese society.

"Design x Stories," a regular NHK WORLD-JAPAN show, will be shown in Japanese from October 2, on NHK E. We introduce the program, plus others popular in Japan, like "Ramen Japan" and "Japan Delish.".

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.

Tsubonoya Tomomi founded an organization that provides prenatal and postnatal support for foreign women living in Japan. She talks about the challenges non-Japanese expectant and nursing mothers face.

In squid-loving Japan, spear squid is immensely popular. Tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savor some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish.

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.

From the rapid growth of the recovery wear market to "forbidden foods" loaded with guilty-pleasure goodness, why are some products booming in Japan in spite of the inflation? Join us to find out!

"Curry rice," one of Japan's most iconic national dishes. How did Jimbocho, Tokyo become a curry town?

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.

The five-year survival rate for lung cancer is increasing. Tests can now identify gene mutations, enabling treatment with targeted drugs. We share the latest developments in lung cancer treatment.

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.

Explore how Japan uses artificial satellites and surface observation to quickly assess flood and earthquake damage, supporting disaster preparedness.

Droughts, floods, wildfires... We look at the latest research on Hydroclimate Whiplash, a new climate risk in which extreme weather events alternate in a short time, exacerbating natural disasters.

Ouchi-juku, once a thriving post station in the Aizu area, still retains its thatched roofs, hearth fires, and time-honored ways. See the carefully preserved traditional townscape 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 sound. Explore the unique culture behind them.

#40 Since it was my first earthquake, I was startled. / To explain the reason for your action, say the reason followed by the particle "kara," then the action.

A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis. This helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called "one-day chefs," to get involved in Japanese society.

"Design x Stories," a regular NHK WORLD-JAPAN show, will be shown in Japanese from October 2, on NHK E. We introduce the program, plus others popular in Japan, like "Ramen Japan" and "Japan Delish.".

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.

Far from the ocean, a small community in the mountains of Western Japan bonds over ancient whales. An amateur excavation club digs up fossils while providing residents with a sense of belonging.

#38 I prefer outside. / To say which of 2 options you prefer, say the name of your choice, and "no hoo ga ii desu.".

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 Kitakami(Iwate Pref.), Saskia Thoelen explores the deep culture of the dynamic Oni Kenbai(Demon Dance).

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.

Ebi-fry-deep-fried breaded shrimp with panko-is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Chef Saito serves it as part of a classic Japanese teishoku set meal.

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 ancient, fire-heated sauna in Kagawa Prefecture hits 160 degrees Celsius. Users must wear clothes and cover themselves to go inside. For three days, we asked why they came to feel the heat.

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 five-year survival rate for lung cancer is increasing. Tests can now identify gene mutations, enabling treatment with targeted drugs. We share the latest developments in lung cancer treatment.

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.

Coffee can calm you, or it can give you sheer joy. Dig a little deeper, hearing stories told over a piping hot cup of coffee.

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.

In Kitakami(Iwate Pref.), Saskia Thoelen explores the deep culture of the dynamic Oni Kenbai(Demon Dance).

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.

Ebi-fry-deep-fried breaded shrimp with panko-is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Chef Saito serves it as part of a classic Japanese teishoku set meal.

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 ancient, fire-heated sauna in Kagawa Prefecture hits 160 degrees Celsius. Users must wear clothes and cover themselves to go inside. For three days, we asked why they came to feel the heat.

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.

Explore how Japan uses artificial satellites and surface observation to quickly assess flood and earthquake damage, supporting disaster preparedness.

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 five-year survival rate for lung cancer is increasing. Tests can now identify gene mutations, enabling treatment with targeted drugs. We share the latest developments in lung cancer treatment.

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.

Cheetah cubs face daunting survival odds on the African savanna. But their mothers go to great lengths to pass on the skills they'll need to fulfill their destiny as the world's fastest land animal.

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.

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.

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

#40 Since it was my first earthquake, I was startled. / To explain the reason for your action, say the reason followed by the particle "kara," then the action.

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.

Ebi-fry-deep-fried breaded shrimp with panko-is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Chef Saito serves it as part of a classic Japanese teishoku set meal.

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 ancient, fire-heated sauna in Kagawa Prefecture hits 160 degrees Celsius. Users must wear clothes and cover themselves to go inside. For three days, we asked why they came to feel the heat.

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.