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.

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

#45 Would you check the Japanese in my email? / To politely ask someone to do something, use a "te" form verb and "moraemasen ka." For example, "chekku-shite moraemasen ka" (would you check?).

The fact that foreign collectors cherish Japanese swords helps to unearth ancient works taken overseas after 1945. It also serves as a force for preserving traditional techniques facing extinction.

English version of "The Garden Way" and "The Business Keyhole" will be shown from 2026. We discuss translation techniques, and hear from the series' international audience.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

Free-diving fisher Kesamaru Shozo has won acclaim and admiration for his efforts to revive seaweed forests in waters off Saga Prefecture. We follow him as he fights to restore a once bountiful sea.

#43 You look well. / To express an opinion about what you see, drop the "na" of a "na" ending adjective or the "i" of an "i" ending adjective, then add "soo desu ne.".

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

Ryan McDowell discovers the pristine ocean, sacred sites and festivals of the Miyako Islands, Okinawa Pref.

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.

Oku-Izumo is home to an ancient technique for making the steel used in Japanese swords. We meet a blacksmith who has inherited the tradition, and enjoy local scenery presented in time-lapse images.

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 March 2026, photographer Hamamoto Kanade won a prestigious award for work themed on the underwater suicide squads organized near the end of the Second World War. She tells us about the project.

The fact that foreign collectors cherish Japanese swords helps to unearth ancient works taken overseas after 1945. It also serves as a force for preserving traditional techniques facing extinction.

English version of "The Garden Way" and "The Business Keyhole" will be shown from 2026. We discuss translation techniques, and hear from the series' international audience.

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.

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.

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 growing body of research shows that continuing to exercise after a cancer diagnosis can improve post-surgical recovery, reduce recurrence rates and even increase survival rates.

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

Oku-Izumo is home to an ancient technique for making the steel used in Japanese swords. We meet a blacksmith who has inherited the tradition, and enjoy local scenery presented in time-lapse images.

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

Free-diving fisher Kesamaru Shozo has won acclaim and admiration for his efforts to revive seaweed forests in waters off Saga Prefecture. We follow him as he fights to restore a once bountiful sea.

#43 You look well. / To express an opinion about what you see, drop the "na" of a "na" ending adjective or the "i" of an "i" ending adjective, then add "soo desu ne.".

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 trees. Explore the unique culture behind them.

#45 Would you check the Japanese in my email? / To politely ask someone to do something, use a "te" form verb and "moraemasen ka." For example, "chekku-shite moraemasen ka" (would you check?).

The fact that foreign collectors cherish Japanese swords helps to unearth ancient works taken overseas after 1945. It also serves as a force for preserving traditional techniques facing extinction.

English version of "The Garden Way" and "The Business Keyhole" will be shown from 2026. We discuss translation techniques, and hear from the series' international audience.

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 March 2026, photographer Hamamoto Kanade won a prestigious award for work themed on the underwater suicide squads organized near the end of the Second World War. She tells us about the project.

In this episode, we learn about ritto and shosetsu, two dates of early winter. The nuns teach us how to make seasonal pickles and dumplings.

We observe "Red Fuji" and "Black Fuji," 2 dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain, captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mount Fuji mean to the people of Edo?

Including acquisitions by food-service giants, ramen and udon eateries in Japan are changing. Join us and peek behind the curtain of the noodle world.

1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.

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 growing body of research shows that continuing to exercise after a cancer diagnosis can improve post-surgical recovery, reduce recurrence rates and even increase survival rates.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 number of people suffering from hay fever, which seriously impacts daily life, is increasing worldwide. Behind this trend is a change in pollen dispersal patterns influenced by climate change.

A 150-year-old store sells delicate, hand-crafted Japanese confectionery. Traditional techniques present floral beauty in sweets, and the seasonal colors of Izumo are shown in time-lapse images.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 trees. Explore the unique culture behind them.

#45 Would you check the Japanese in my email? / To politely ask someone to do something, use a "te" form verb and "moraemasen ka." For example, "chekku-shite moraemasen ka" (would you check?).

The fact that foreign collectors cherish Japanese swords helps to unearth ancient works taken overseas after 1945. It also serves as a force for preserving traditional techniques facing extinction.

English version of "The Garden Way" and "The Business Keyhole" will be shown from 2026. We discuss translation techniques, and hear from the series' international audience.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 15-minute spin-off of the "Somewhere Street" series, "A Short Stroll" explores cities around the world. This episode invites people who love hills to explore Genoa, Italy.

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.".

Free-diving fisher Kesamaru Shozo has won acclaim and admiration for his efforts to revive seaweed forests in waters off Saga Prefecture. We follow him as he fights to restore a once bountiful sea.

#43 You look well. / To express an opinion about what you see, drop the "na" of a "na" ending adjective or the "i" of an "i" ending adjective, then add "soo desu ne.".

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work "The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei.".

Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Along the way, he enjoys local food and musical traditions.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 15-minute spin-off of the "Somewhere Street" series, "A Short Stroll" explores cities around the world. This time we visit Faro, the southernmost city in Portugal.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic "Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.".

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make sesame-covered taro dumplings. Simply mash up boiled taro, add cheese, sprinkle with sesame, and deep fry for some tasty autumn goodness.

A national road winds through a rugged mountain range on the Kii Peninsula. We drove the length of this road over three days to meet some of the residents in this remote region.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make shiba-zuke pickles. Cucumbers, myoga, and a little bit of ume vinegar make the perfect side dish to go with newly harvested rice.

A growing body of research shows that continuing to exercise after a cancer diagnosis can improve post-surgical recovery, reduce recurrence rates and even increase survival rates.

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

Gataine Odori is a dance that depicts exhausting land reclamation work carried out in Omuta in the 19th century. A group of elderly women teach the dance to schoolchildren, and keep the story alive.

Journey through the air on virtual excursions from Tokyo Haneda to regional airports all over Japan. This time it's New Ishigaki Airport; islands in an emerald sea from over 40,000ft.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic "Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.".

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.

Untouched forests, ancient shrines, mighty castles - Japan's living heritage is full of wisdom and history. Dig a little deeper and meet the people who keep it alive.

Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika 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 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 observe "Red Fuji" and "Black Fuji," 2 dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain, captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mount Fuji mean to the people of Edo?

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple teach us how to make gohei-mochi rice cakes. Wrap rice around cedar sticks and grill over charcoal. Spread homemade miso and enjoy the savory taste of autumn.

Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Along the way, he enjoys local food and musical traditions.

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

Kagura is a form of votive music and dance that started over a thousand years ago. Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture has a hall dedicated to year-round kagura performances, and 22 kagura troupes.

Fly over northern Japan in autumn on a plane! Hop onboard a flight from Tokyo to New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, and see the beautiful mountains in full autumnal foliage from 40,000 feet in the air.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work "The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei.".

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make sesame-covered taro dumplings. Simply mash up boiled taro, add cheese, sprinkle with sesame, and deep fry for some tasty autumn goodness.

A national road winds through a rugged mountain range on the Kii Peninsula. We drove the length of this road over three days to meet some of the residents in this remote region.

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

During Shizuoka's annual Daidogei World Cup, a piano is set up on a shopping street where passersby stop to play from the heart.

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.

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

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.

A growing body of research shows that continuing to exercise after a cancer diagnosis can improve post-surgical recovery, reduce recurrence rates and even increase survival rates.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 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.

Journey through the air on virtual excursions from Tokyo Haneda to regional airports all over Japan. This time it's New Ishigaki Airport; islands in an emerald sea from over 40,000ft.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make shiba-zuke pickles. Cucumbers, myoga, and a little bit of ume vinegar make the perfect side dish to go with newly harvested rice.

Nikko, in Tochigi Prefecture, is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes. The ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous. See the widely beloved Nikko 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.

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.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic "Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.".

Highly respected sports trainer Kitani Masashi works with world-class soccer players, relieving fatigue, pain, and conditioning the body to be less prone to injury. He talks about his unique methods.

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

#45 Would you check the Japanese in my email? / To politely ask someone to do something, use a "te" form verb and "moraemasen ka." For example, "chekku-shite moraemasen ka" (would you check?).

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

Gataine Odori is a dance that depicts exhausting land reclamation work carried out in Omuta in the 19th century. A group of elderly women teach the dance to schoolchildren, and keep the story alive.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple teach us how to make gohei-mochi rice cakes. Wrap rice around cedar sticks and grill over charcoal. Spread homemade miso and enjoy the savory taste of autumn.

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

During Shizuoka's annual Daidogei World Cup, a piano is set up on a shopping street where passersby stop to play from the heart.

A national road winds through a rugged mountain range on the Kii Peninsula. We drove the length of this road over three days to meet some of the residents in this remote region.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 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 observe "Red Fuji" and "Black Fuji," 2 dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain, captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mount Fuji mean to the people of Edo?

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work "The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei.".

Do you love soy sauce or sake? Discover how a single type of microbe, Aspergillus Oryzae, enhances the flavor of Washoku, captivating fans worldwide.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make sesame-covered taro dumplings. Simply mash up boiled taro, add cheese, sprinkle with sesame, and deep fry for some tasty autumn goodness.