NHK WORLD JAPAN

This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

Shocked by what he saw in Indias textile industry, Aditya travelled to Japan to find a better way to produce fabric. He works with a startup thats hoping to change how we create clothes.

Kawashima Toru is a chef of Japanese cuisine based in Noto. Through the power of food and human connection, hes been working to help the region recover from the New Years Day 2024 earthquake.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Dr. Firdausi Qadri is a Bangladeshi scientist specializing in infectious diseases such as cholera. In 2021 she was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award, the Asian Nobel Prize, for her work.

The Iizaka Line is a small 9.2 km private railway line in Fukushima Prefecture. While many rural railways are facing severe business conditions, the Iizaka Lines business remains stable. See how.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

Cambodia has set out to build a historic new canal. While some have high hopes of business opportunities and economic stimulation, concerns remain about the displacement of around 1.6 million people.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the days developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Malaysian journalist Ian Yee investigates social issues and hidden crimes. He has revealed child prostitution and drug trade networks, showing the power of independent media. Hear his vital insights.

In the pleasure quarters of Edo, a precious house cat stares longingly out the window at a crowd of people going to and fro. Telltale signs scattered about the room reveal why it appears to be upset.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the days developments and what is behind them.

Marcs bento features pork chops with Japans original ketchup flavored Spaghetti Napolitan. Maki makes a onedish Curry Pilaf. And from Tokyo Bay, a traditional bento of sweet and savory anago eel!

Substandard fabric from Himei Akiras dye works is now being made into a new composite material. With its woodgrain pattern, its useful in everything from furniture to small accessories.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.