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.

Core Kyoto narrator Gary Tegler gets a close-up look at the Gion Matsuri, which began over 1,000 years ago, as he unravels the mystery of the decorations and meets the foreign volunteers.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Cadiz is located in Andalusia, in southern Spain. This historic port city has been a center of maritime trade since ancient times, with a history stretching back to before the Common Era.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Meet nihonga painter and animator Shinomiya Yoshitoshi through highlights from his feature film A NEW DAWN. Explore its vivid backgrounds and the analog techniques behind its fireworks scenes.

This episode features "Wakey's Door" on Edo Kiriko, a traditional Japanese glassware craft,and music performances, "Get ready to eat-Green Peppers" and "Ocean!Amigo!" 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.

singer-songwriter Ohzora Kimishima brings a special ensemble he formed with friends that features Shuta Nishida (Gt) Kazuki Arai (Ba) and Shun Ishiwaka (Dr), as well as guest vocalists ermhoi and Kuro.

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 2-7.

Torii are gateways to Shinto shrines where deities are worshipped. We look at torii around Japan, as well as efforts to rebuild them after a tsunami, and examine their role and what they represent.

Torao lives on a ranch for draft horses and naps in a quiet spot. Socks lives at a produce transportation business. He's so popular at the office that he's considered the company vice president!

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of draws to its former glory.

Today: determining what is worrying a client. Lin Zhipeng, from China, works at a real estate firm. In a roleplay challenge, he must determine what is worrying his client.

Bicycle lover Yamamoto Atsushi makes items like handbags from old bicycle parts. Unable to simply watch them being discarded, he sees giving them new purpose as his true calling.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Core Kyoto narrator Gary Tegler gets a close-up look at the Gion Matsuri, which began over 1,000 years ago, as he unravels the mystery of the decorations and meets the foreign volunteers.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Meet nihonga painter and animator Shinomiya Yoshitoshi through highlights from his feature film A NEW DAWN. Explore its vivid backgrounds and the analog techniques behind its fireworks scenes.

This episode features "Wakey's Door" on Edo Kiriko, a traditional Japanese glassware craft,and music performances, "Get ready to eat-Green Peppers" and "Ocean!Amigo!" 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.

yama has garnered an international following with theme songs for anime like SPY FAMILY and Mobile Suit Gundam. the prodigy of Japanese internet culture brings their unique sound to NHK's office.

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 2-7.

Torii are gateways to Shinto shrines where deities are worshipped. We look at torii around Japan, as well as efforts to rebuild them after a tsunami, and examine their role and what they represent.

Torao lives on a ranch for draft horses and naps in a quiet spot. Socks lives at a produce transportation business. He's so popular at the office that he's considered the company vice president!

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Cadiz is located in Andalusia, in southern Spain. This historic port city has been a center of maritime trade since ancient times, with a history stretching back to before the Common Era.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of draws to its former glory.

Today: determining what is worrying a client. Lin Zhipeng, from China, works at a real estate firm. In a roleplay challenge, he must determine what is worrying his client.

Bicycle lover Yamamoto Atsushi makes items like handbags from old bicycle parts. Unable to simply watch them being discarded, he sees giving them new purpose as his true calling.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Core Kyoto narrator Gary Tegler gets a close-up look at the Gion Matsuri, which began over 1,000 years ago, as he unravels the mystery of the decorations and meets the foreign volunteers.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Meet nihonga painter and animator Shinomiya Yoshitoshi through highlights from his feature film A NEW DAWN. Explore its vivid backgrounds and the analog techniques behind its fireworks scenes.

This episode features "Wakey's Door" on Edo Kiriko, a traditional Japanese glassware craft,and music performances, "Get ready to eat-Green Peppers" and "Ocean!Amigo!" 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.

The dynamic sister duo CHARAN-PO-RANTAN celebrates 15 years as a group as they take on the tiny desk!

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 2-7.

Torii are gateways to Shinto shrines where deities are worshipped. We look at torii around Japan, as well as efforts to rebuild them after a tsunami, and examine their role and what they represent.

Torao lives on a ranch for draft horses and naps in a quiet spot. Socks lives at a produce transportation business. He's so popular at the office that he's considered the company vice president!

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of draws to its former glory.

Today: determining what is worrying a client. Lin Zhipeng, from China, works at a real estate firm. In a roleplay challenge, he must determine what is worrying his client.

Bicycle lover Yamamoto Atsushi makes items like handbags from old bicycle parts. Unable to simply watch them being discarded, he sees giving them new purpose as his true calling.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Cadiz is located in Andalusia, in southern Spain. This historic port city has been a center of maritime trade since ancient times, with a history stretching back to before the Common Era.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 Nepalese nursing home manager in Fukuoka Prefecture harnesses his background in IT and his diverse staff to give elderly residents and their families peace of mind.

A record-breaking "Super El Nino" has begun. We examine the mechanisms driving this climate catalyst and the reality of projected climate disasters.

Miyanaga Aiko (Contemporary artist) visits Kyoto. The Mincho font, drawn by hand in around 1990, evokes 350-year-old hand-carved woodblocks, made to print Buddhist sutras.

Reiji, Tsuyoshi, and Suchiko visit a factory making enamelware. Join us and discover the exacting techniques used to make this winsomely charming material, and why it's making a popular comeback.

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.

A Nankai Trough megaquake is expected to cause severe damage. In this episode, we will examine how Japan is preparing for this impending disaster with cutting-edge technology.

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

#44 I've heard he's giving another recital. / To tell someone what you heard from someone else, use adjectives or verbs without "masu" or "desu," then add "soo desu.".

We follow Darshan Khadka, a high-schooler who became a pro boxer in Japan. Struggling with a sense of isolation far from his native Nepal, he found at the boxing gym a family and dreams to fight for.

In September, NHK WORLD-JAPAN focuses on Aichi. "Traveling the Season of Japan" captures its scenery over a year. "Treasure Box Japan" was made by local cable TV companies.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

Spotted garden eels look like synchronized swimmers planted on the sea floor comically swaying with the currents. No one had seen these mysterious fish spawn before ... until we captured the moment!

Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity 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.

#42 I'm going to give them to Yuuki-san. / To explain what you intend to do, say a verb followed by "tsumori desu." So "watasu" (to give) becomes "watasu tsumori 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.

Reiji, Tsuyoshi, and Suchiko visit a factory making enamelware. Join us and discover the exacting techniques used to make this winsomely charming material, and why it's making a popular comeback.

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 grass. Explore the unique culture behind them.

#44 I've heard he's giving another recital. / To tell someone what you heard from someone else, use adjectives or verbs without "masu" or "desu," then add "soo desu.".

We follow Darshan Khadka, a high-schooler who became a pro boxer in Japan. Struggling with a sense of isolation far from his native Nepal, he found at the boxing gym a family and dreams to fight for.

In September, NHK WORLD-JAPAN focuses on Aichi. "Traveling the Season of Japan" captures its scenery over a year. "Treasure Box Japan" was made by local cable TV companies.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

#42 I'm going to give them to Yuuki-san. / To explain what you intend to do, say a verb followed by "tsumori desu." So "watasu" (to give) becomes "watasu tsumori 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.

Kyle Card visits snowy Furukawa, a former castle town hidden in mountainous Hida, where he discovers traditional architecture and candles, as well as a food culture born from deep winters.

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.

Reiji, Tsuyoshi, and Suchiko visit a factory making enamelware. Join us and discover the exacting techniques used to make this winsomely charming material, and why it's making a popular comeback.

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.

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.

We follow Darshan Khadka, a high-schooler who became a pro boxer in Japan. Struggling with a sense of isolation far from his native Nepal, he found at the boxing gym a family and dreams to fight for.

In September, NHK WORLD-JAPAN focuses on Aichi. "Traveling the Season of Japan" captures its scenery over a year. "Treasure Box Japan" was made by local cable TV companies.

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.

Ikebukuro is a transit hub used by 2 million people a day. We explore the west side and learn about its educational roots, postwar black markets, entertainment district, and Chinese community.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

Nuclear medicine therapy involves delivering radiation-emitting drugs directly inside the body to treat refractory cancers. We explore the mechanism of the therapy and the latest developments.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Reiji, Tsuyoshi, and Suchiko visit a factory making enamelware. Join us and discover the exacting techniques used to make this winsomely charming material, and why it's making a popular comeback.

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.

#42 I'm going to give them to Yuuki-san. / To explain what you intend to do, say a verb followed by "tsumori desu." So "watasu" (to give) becomes "watasu tsumori 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 grass. Explore the unique culture behind them.

#44 I've heard he's giving another recital. / To tell someone what you heard from someone else, use adjectives or verbs without "masu" or "desu," then add "soo desu.".

We follow Darshan Khadka, a high-schooler who became a pro boxer in Japan. Struggling with a sense of isolation far from his native Nepal, he found at the boxing gym a family and dreams to fight for.

In September, NHK WORLD-JAPAN focuses on Aichi. "Traveling the Season of Japan" captures its scenery over a year. "Treasure Box Japan" was made by local cable TV companies.

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.

An oasis in the heart of Tokyo with ties to the post-World War II US occupation, this restaurant has shaped Japanese food trends for over 100 years.

A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.

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.

Nuclear medicine therapy involves delivering radiation-emitting drugs directly inside the body to treat refractory cancers. We explore the mechanism of the therapy and the latest developments.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 Nankai Trough megaquake is expected to cause severe damage. In this episode, we will examine how Japan is preparing for this impending disaster with cutting-edge technology.

A record-breaking "Super El Nino" has begun. We examine the mechanisms driving this climate catalyst and the reality of projected climate disasters.

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 grass. Explore the unique culture behind them.

#44 I've heard he's giving another recital. / To tell someone what you heard from someone else, use adjectives or verbs without "masu" or "desu," then add "soo desu.".

We follow Darshan Khadka, a high-schooler who became a pro boxer in Japan. Struggling with a sense of isolation far from his native Nepal, he found at the boxing gym a family and dreams to fight for.

In September, NHK WORLD-JAPAN focuses on Aichi. "Traveling the Season of Japan" captures its scenery over a year. "Treasure Box Japan" was made by local cable TV companies.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

#42 I'm going to give them to Yuuki-san. / To explain what you intend to do, say a verb followed by "tsumori desu." So "watasu" (to give) becomes "watasu tsumori 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.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Chef Saito showcases a delicious marriage of beef and root vegetables with Yawatamaki. The beef rolls are simmered in a savoury sauce and served with a refreshing, easy-to-make onion salad.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

Nuclear medicine therapy involves delivering radiation-emitting drugs directly inside the body to treat refractory cancers. We explore the mechanism of the therapy and the latest developments.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

Featured recipe: Namasu (Daikon, Carrot, Orange) 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.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Chef Saito showcases a delicious marriage of beef and root vegetables with Yawatamaki. The beef rolls are simmered in a savoury sauce and served with a refreshing, easy-to-make onion salad.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

A Nankai Trough megaquake is expected to cause severe damage. In this episode, we will examine how Japan is preparing for this impending disaster with cutting-edge technology.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Nuclear medicine therapy involves delivering radiation-emitting drugs directly inside the body to treat refractory cancers. We explore the mechanism of the therapy and the latest developments.

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.

Spotted garden eels look like synchronized swimmers planted on the sea floor comically swaying with the currents. No one had seen these mysterious fish spawn before ... until we captured the moment!

Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity 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.

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.

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

#44 I've heard he's giving another recital. / To tell someone what you heard from someone else, use adjectives or verbs without "masu" or "desu," then add "soo 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.

Chef Saito showcases a delicious marriage of beef and root vegetables with Yawatamaki. The beef rolls are simmered in a savoury sauce and served with a refreshing, easy-to-make onion salad.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

Discover how Japan's complex geology led to the advancement of bridge construction technology. Plus, research on how nature benefits your wellbeing.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

Featured recipe: Namasu (Daikon, Carrot, Orange) 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.

Chef Saito showcases a delicious marriage of beef and root vegetables with Yawatamaki. The beef rolls are simmered in a savoury sauce and served with a refreshing, easy-to-make onion salad.

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.

A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy. Born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history.

For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 how Japan's complex geology led to the advancement of bridge construction technology. Plus, research on how nature benefits your wellbeing.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

Chef Saito showcases a delicious marriage of beef and root vegetables with Yawatamaki. The beef rolls are simmered in a savoury sauce and served with a refreshing, easy-to-make onion salad.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

Featured recipe: Namasu (Daikon, Carrot, Orange) 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.

Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles. The hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Kitagawa Keisuke provides temporary housing free of charge to people displaced by disaster and conflict. How did he come up with the design for his lightweight, durable, and rapidly deployable house?

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Yabusame is traditional horseback archery. It's preserved as a Shinto ritual, but is not accessible to all. Kamimura Ayuko runs competitions open to women and international participants.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 how Japan's complex geology led to the advancement of bridge construction technology. Plus, research on how nature benefits your wellbeing.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles. The hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Kitagawa Keisuke provides temporary housing free of charge to people displaced by disaster and conflict. How did he come up with the design for his lightweight, durable, and rapidly deployable house?

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Yabusame is traditional horseback archery. It's preserved as a Shinto ritual, but is not accessible to all. Kamimura Ayuko runs competitions open to women and international participants.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

Discover how Japan's complex geology led to the advancement of bridge construction technology. Plus, research on how nature benefits your wellbeing.

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.

A Nankai Trough megaquake is expected to cause severe damage. In this episode, we will examine how Japan is preparing for this impending disaster with cutting-edge technology.

A record-breaking "Super El Nino" has begun. We examine the mechanisms driving this climate catalyst and the reality of projected climate disasters.

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.

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.

An oasis in the heart of Tokyo with ties to the post-World War II US occupation, this restaurant has shaped Japanese food trends for over 100 years.

For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.

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.

Kitagawa Keisuke provides temporary housing free of charge to people displaced by disaster and conflict. How did he come up with the design for his lightweight, durable, and rapidly deployable house?

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Yabusame is traditional horseback archery. It's preserved as a Shinto ritual, but is not accessible to all. Kamimura Ayuko runs competitions open to women and international participants.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Visit specialty tofu makers across Tokyo that are deeply rooted in their local communities and see how the traditional food has come to be used in all kinds of cuisine, from east to west.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.