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.

Sediment layers from a lake in western Japan provide scientists around the world with a window into the distant past. Discover the secrets behind this one-of-a-kind time machine.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

Mongolia's nomadic tradition is recognized by UNESCO, but it's now at risk, with climate change degrading the grassland. The nomads are striving to preserve their way of life.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 follow a new survival race held in Ibaraki's Okukuji area. The event was supported by the locals, who aim to turn it into one of Japan's top road races and draw visitors to the underpopulated area.

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

Iwakuni City has decided to keep the third-sector Nishikigawa Railway running for the next 10 years. See the efforts being made to revitalize the local line, including a tourist train.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 will air its Grand Sumo preview for the tourney starting November 8. Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

Mongolia's nomadic tradition is recognized by UNESCO, but it's now at risk, with climate change degrading the grassland. The nomads are striving to preserve their way of life.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 follow a new survival race held in Ibaraki's Okukuji area. The event was supported by the locals, who aim to turn it into one of Japan's top road races and draw visitors to the underpopulated area.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 will air its Grand Sumo preview for the tourney starting November 8. Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

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

Iwakuni City has decided to keep the third-sector Nishikigawa Railway running for the next 10 years. See the efforts being made to revitalize the local line, including a tourist train.

News 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Taniguchi Hirokazu won high praise for his work as choreographer and dance instructor on the 2025 film "Kokuho," which depicts the life of a Kabuki actor. How does he create dances that captivate?

Water researchers have established the term "water bankruptcy," an irreversible condition approached by many regions in which social and environmental factors exhaust the water supply.

Rafael Kinoshita teaches music to children with roots overseas, creating a space where they can have fun, build confidence and connect with others.

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.

Mongolia's nomadic tradition is recognized by UNESCO, but it's now at risk, with climate change degrading the grassland. The nomads are striving to preserve their way of life.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 follow a new survival race held in Ibaraki's Okukuji area. The event was supported by the locals, who aim to turn it into one of Japan's top road races and draw visitors to the underpopulated area.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 will air its Grand Sumo preview for the tourney starting November 8. Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

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

Mongolia's nomadic tradition is recognized by UNESCO, but it's now at risk, with climate change degrading the grassland. The nomads are striving to preserve their way of life.

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.

Taniguchi Hirokazu won high praise for his work as choreographer and dance instructor on the 2025 film "Kokuho," which depicts the life of a Kabuki actor. How does he create dances that captivate?

Water researchers have established the term "water bankruptcy," an irreversible condition approached by many regions in which social and environmental factors exhaust the water supply.

We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to?

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.

We follow a new survival race held in Ibaraki's Okukuji area. The event was supported by the locals, who aim to turn it into one of Japan's top road races and draw visitors to the underpopulated area.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

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

Mongolia's nomadic tradition is recognized by UNESCO, but it's now at risk, with climate change degrading the grassland. The nomads are striving to preserve their way of life.

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

Rafael Kinoshita teaches music to children with roots overseas, creating a space where they can have fun, build confidence and connect with others.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: pre-inked stamps.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo preview for the tourney starting November 8. Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

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

Travel from Kikonai on the South Hokkaido Railway along the Tsugaru Strait, meeting train lovers on the way. And, end with a train ride in Hakodate, admiring the blend of cultures throughout the town.

Male cosmetics and hair removal treatments are increasingly popular in Japan. Historically, Japanese men have used makeup for over a thousand years. We look at the evolution of male aesthetics.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

This program employs "mitateru," a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. (#8).

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

Always seeking the ideal master, samurai Todo Takatora was a skilled castlebuilder, a man of flexibility and rationality who saw the changes to come.

Journey to the great northern land of Japan: Hokkaido. Its scenery changes dramatically throughout the year. Witness the beauty of Hokkaido 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.

From protecting valuable ceramics to reinforcing World Heritage structures, we'll see how the latest disaster preparedness technology is safeguarding Japan's irreplaceable cultural properties.

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

A historic fight between sumo wrestlers and the Megumi firefighting gang is dramatized in this play, which ends in a free-for-all on stage. Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is our guide.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

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

Always seeking the ideal master, samurai Todo Takatora was a skilled castlebuilder, a man of flexibility and rationality who saw the changes to come.

Journey to the great northern land of Japan: Hokkaido. Its scenery changes dramatically throughout the year. Witness the beauty of Hokkaido 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.

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

This program employs "mitateru," a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. (#8).

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

Travel from Kikonai on the South Hokkaido Railway along the Tsugaru Strait, meeting train lovers on the way. And, end with a train ride in Hakodate, admiring the blend of cultures throughout the town.

Male cosmetics and hair removal treatments are increasingly popular in Japan. Historically, Japanese men have used makeup for over a thousand years. We look at the evolution of male aesthetics.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 protecting valuable ceramics to reinforcing World Heritage structures, we'll see how the latest disaster preparedness technology is safeguarding Japan's irreplaceable cultural properties.

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

A historic fight between sumo wrestlers and the Megumi firefighting gang is dramatized in this play, which ends in a free-for-all on stage. Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is our guide.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

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

Seto Inland Sea is the largest body of water of its kind in Japan. See the sights of the Great Seto Bridge and the shallow coastal waters through time-lapse photography.

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

This program employs "mitateru," a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. (#8).

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

Male cosmetics and hair removal treatments are increasingly popular in Japan. Historically, Japanese men have used makeup for over a thousand years. We look at the evolution of male aesthetics.

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

Always seeking the ideal master, samurai Todo Takatora was a skilled castlebuilder, a man of flexibility and rationality who saw the changes to come.

Journey to the great northern land of Japan: Hokkaido. Its scenery changes dramatically throughout the year. Witness the beauty of Hokkaido 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.

From protecting valuable ceramics to reinforcing World Heritage structures, we'll see how the latest disaster preparedness technology is safeguarding Japan's irreplaceable cultural properties.

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

A historic fight between sumo wrestlers and the Megumi firefighting gang is dramatized in this play, which ends in a free-for-all on stage. Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is our guide.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

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

Seto Inland Sea is the largest body of water of its kind in Japan. See the sights of the Great Seto Bridge and the shallow coastal waters through time-lapse photography.

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

This program employs "mitateru," a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. (#8).

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

Travel from Kikonai on the South Hokkaido Railway along the Tsugaru Strait, meeting train lovers on the way. And, end with a train ride in Hakodate, admiring the blend of cultures throughout the town.

Male cosmetics and hair removal treatments are increasingly popular in Japan. Historically, Japanese men have used makeup for over a thousand years. We look at the evolution of male aesthetics.

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

Always seeking the ideal master, samurai Todo Takatora was a skilled castlebuilder, a man of flexibility and rationality who saw the changes to come.

Journey to the great northern land of Japan: Hokkaido. Its scenery changes dramatically throughout the year. Witness the beauty of Hokkaido 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.

From protecting valuable ceramics to reinforcing World Heritage structures, we'll see how the latest disaster preparedness technology is safeguarding Japan's irreplaceable cultural properties.

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

A historic fight between sumo wrestlers and the Megumi firefighting gang is dramatized in this play, which ends in a free-for-all on stage. Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is our guide.

Japanese soccer star Ono Shinji visits the UK to report on the sustainability efforts taking place in the Premier League. Explore the surprising climate change innovations from the world of soccer.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

Tune in to J-MELO for Japanese music! This week: GLIM SPANKY (known for their one-of-a-kind rock sound) and singer ailly (also popular as a member of the all-female band Gacharic Spin).

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 2-9.

Konnyaku is an important element of Japanese cuisine. It offers various health benefits and is drawing international attention. We learn about the many uses of this surprising superfood.

Chacha lives at a shop that sits right on Lake Haruna. He walks along the lakeshore, guiding us to some beautiful views. Komachi lives with a silk farmer and watches as she spins silk thread.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 Okayama, Land of Sunshine, we meet high school students revolutionizing a town's famous denim, then ride into the countryside to see a traditional storyteller.

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.

Matera in southern Italy is a town carved into pale limestone cliffs. With its rows of cave dwellings, this city has been home to people for thousands of years and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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

Exploring the charm of "clams," packed with umami in every bite. What is the deliciousness of clams that even science has yet to unravel!? A thorough breakdown of a sushi chef's techniques!

Miyama is famous for its roof thatching tradition. The town of Hanase continues to serve the local specialty, foraged, wild-food cuisine.

Today: asking someone to repeat and clarify. Do Cong Uan, from Vietnam, works at a metalworking company. In a roleplay challenge, he must ask a superior to repeat and clarify what they said.

Culinary researcher Yokoyama Takako lives in a mountain region. She cans and ferments local produce to make it through the depths of winter; work supported by nature's bounty and ancestral wisdom.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 harm left in the wake of Agent Orange still impacts Vietnam's environment and its people. We follow filmmaker Masako Sakata who has spent two decades documenting the victims of this toxic legacy.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will broadcast GRAND SUMO ( ) Tournament Day ( ) action live from ( ), as top wrestlers have their ( ) 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.

In Okayama, Land of Sunshine, we meet high school students revolutionizing a town's famous denim, then ride into the countryside to see a traditional storyteller.

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.

Tune in to J-MELO for Japanese music! This week: GLIM SPANKY (known for their one-of-a-kind rock sound) and singer ailly (also popular as a member of the all-female band Gacharic Spin).

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 2-9.

Konnyaku is an important element of Japanese cuisine. It offers various health benefits and is drawing international attention. We learn about the many uses of this surprising superfood.

Chacha lives at a shop that sits right on Lake Haruna. He walks along the lakeshore, guiding us to some beautiful views. Komachi lives with a silk farmer and watches as she spins silk thread.

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

Exploring the charm of "clams," packed with umami in every bite. What is the deliciousness of clams that even science has yet to unravel!? A thorough breakdown of a sushi chef's techniques!

Miyama is famous for its roof thatching tradition. The town of Hanase continues to serve the local specialty, foraged, wild-food cuisine.

Today: asking someone to repeat and clarify. Do Cong Uan, from Vietnam, works at a metalworking company. In a roleplay challenge, he must ask a superior to repeat and clarify what they said.

Culinary researcher Yokoyama Takako lives in a mountain region. She cans and ferments local produce to make it through the depths of winter; work supported by nature's bounty and ancestral wisdom.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 harm left in the wake of Agent Orange still impacts Vietnam's environment and its people. We follow filmmaker Masako Sakata who has spent two decades documenting the victims of this toxic legacy.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

In Okayama, Land of Sunshine, we meet high school students revolutionizing a town's famous denim, then ride into the countryside to see a traditional storyteller.

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.

Tune in to J-MELO for Japanese music! This week: GLIM SPANKY (known for their one-of-a-kind rock sound) and singer ailly (also popular as a member of the all-female band Gacharic Spin).

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 2-9.

Konnyaku is an important element of Japanese cuisine. It offers various health benefits and is drawing international attention. We learn about the many uses of this surprising superfood.

Chacha lives at a shop that sits right on Lake Haruna. He walks along the lakeshore, guiding us to some beautiful views. Komachi lives with a silk farmer and watches as she spins silk thread.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 November 8, Day 1 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.

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.

Exploring the charm of "clams," packed with umami in every bite. What is the deliciousness of clams that even science has yet to unravel!? A thorough breakdown of a sushi chef's techniques!

Miyama is famous for its roof thatching tradition. The town of Hanase continues to serve the local specialty, foraged, wild-food cuisine.

Today: asking someone to repeat and clarify. Do Cong Uan, from Vietnam, works at a metalworking company. In a roleplay challenge, he must ask a superior to repeat and clarify what they said.

Culinary researcher Yokoyama Takako lives in a mountain region. She cans and ferments local produce to make it through the depths of winter; work supported by nature's bounty and ancestral wisdom.

Japanese soccer star Ono Shinji visits the UK to report on the sustainability efforts taking place in the Premier League. Explore the surprising climate change innovations from the world of soccer.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

In Okayama, Land of Sunshine, we meet high school students revolutionizing a town's famous denim, then ride into the countryside to see a traditional storyteller.

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.

Tune in to J-MELO for Japanese music! This week: GLIM SPANKY (known for their one-of-a-kind rock sound) and singer ailly (also popular as a member of the all-female band Gacharic Spin).

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 2-9.

Konnyaku is an important element of Japanese cuisine. It offers various health benefits and is drawing international attention. We learn about the many uses of this surprising superfood.

Chacha lives at a shop that sits right on Lake Haruna. He walks along the lakeshore, guiding us to some beautiful views. Komachi lives with a silk farmer and watches as she spins silk thread.

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

Exploring the charm of "clams," packed with umami in every bite. What is the deliciousness of clams that even science has yet to unravel!? A thorough breakdown of a sushi chef's techniques!

Miyama is famous for its roof thatching tradition. The town of Hanase continues to serve the local specialty, foraged, wild-food cuisine.

Today: asking someone to repeat and clarify. Do Cong Uan, from Vietnam, works at a metalworking company. In a roleplay challenge, he must ask a superior to repeat and clarify what they said.

Culinary researcher Yokoyama Takako lives in a mountain region. She cans and ferments local produce to make it through the depths of winter; work supported by nature's bounty and ancestral wisdom.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 November 8, Day 1 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.

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.

Rafael Kinoshita teaches music to children with roots overseas, creating a space where they can have fun, build confidence and connect with others.

Water researchers have established the term "water bankruptcy," an irreversible condition approached by many regions in which social and environmental factors exhaust the water supply.

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

The team explores a factory in Saitama making globes for educational use and much more besides. See the skill it takes to turn flat maps into spherical globes - and what in the world is an "AR globe"?

Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

From protecting valuable ceramics to reinforcing World Heritage structures, we'll see how the latest disaster preparedness technology is safeguarding Japan's irreplaceable cultural properties.

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

#46 It's small but beautiful. / Connect 2 opposing adjectives by using "kedo" (but) followed by "desu ne.".

A Sri Lankan student participates in the Mie Prefecture "Youth Police Supporters" volunteer program that works with communities to build a safer society by preventing crimes before they occur.

With live reporting and meteorologists' commentary, NHK WORLD-JAPAN provides English coverage of the summer typhoons and ensuing torrential rain, contributing to the safety of residents and visitors.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

Bird watchers everywhere flock to Cuba to see the world's smallest flier, the Bee hummingbird. It also builds the smallest nest and lays eggs the size of coffee beans. But don't let its size fool you!

Seto Inland Sea is the largest body of water of its kind in Japan. See the sights of the Great Seto Bridge and the shallow coastal waters 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 November 8, Day 1 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.

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.

The team explores a factory in Saitama making globes for educational use and much more besides. See the skill it takes to turn flat maps into spherical globes - and what in the world is an "AR globe"?

Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 and culture.This episode looks at words related to morning. Explore the unique words and the culture behind them.

#46 It's small but beautiful. / Connect 2 opposing adjectives by using "kedo" (but) followed by "desu ne.".

A Sri Lankan student participates in the Mie Prefecture "Youth Police Supporters" volunteer program that works with communities to build a safer society by preventing crimes before they occur.

With live reporting and meteorologists' commentary, NHK WORLD-JAPAN provides English coverage of the summer typhoons and ensuing torrential rain, contributing to the safety of residents and visitors.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 November 8, Day 1 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.

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.

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.

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 explores a factory in Saitama making globes for educational use and much more besides. See the skill it takes to turn flat maps into spherical globes - and what in the world is an "AR globe"?

Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth.

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.

Okuizumi Kazuya heads Yamagata Prefecture's Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium, which has the world's largest number of jellyfish species on display. He talks about his work and passion for jellyfish.

With live reporting and meteorologists' commentary, NHK WORLD-JAPAN provides English coverage of the summer typhoons and ensuing torrential rain, contributing to the safety of residents and visitors.

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.

Roppongi is the dynamic district that never sleeps. It evolved from a samurai quarter into a military town, later blossomed as a nightlife hub, and more recently has been transformed by art.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, not only leads to breathing difficulties but also affects the lungs, heart and brain. We explore countermeasures based on a large-scale study 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.

The team explores a factory in Saitama making globes for educational use and much more besides. See the skill it takes to turn flat maps into spherical globes - and what in the world is an "AR globe"?