NHK World

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 hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan where he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.

Embark on a flavorful journey through Kagoshima's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm!

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

Japan's snow is a big draw for tourists, but snow and ice can also pose dangers to drivers. We'll look at some Japanese technology being developed to prevent whiteouts and accidents on slippery roads.

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.

Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is a known castle town. In one commercial area sits a piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart.

A large-scale study in Japan has shown that improving one's diet and lifestyle can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease. Clinical trials in regenerative medicine are also underway.

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 heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-meter peaks. Its extraordinary, intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

Explore a different side of Japan. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!

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 this episode, we learn about the spring dates of keichitsu and shunbun. The chefs enjoy nobiru and fresh bamboo shoots, two staples of the springtime menu.

Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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?

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 wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika, present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

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 Saidaiji Eyo, thousands of near-naked men endure icy water and the winter cold as they are purified at a temple. Some of the normal rites are being reintroduced as the pandemic recedes.

In this episode, we learn about the autumn dates of kanro and soko. The nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties gammodoki and gohei-mochi rice cakes.

A public library in Kanazawa resembles a sublime theater and offers more than 1.1 million books. For three days, we asked people what books piqued their interest and how they spend their time here.

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 hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan where he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.

Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

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 heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-meter peaks. Its extraordinary, intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

Take a drive in Fukushima! 13 years since the disaster, see its rejuvenated community and daily life. Visit the rest stop emblematic of this resilience and sense the locals' unyielding spirit.

Explore a different side of Japan. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!

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.

Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is a known castle town. In one commercial area sits a piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart.

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts a variety of programs with over 50 titles. This program "Dig More Japan" will extract the essence of these programs and further deepen the charm of Japanese culture.

Featured recipe: Cherry Blossom-shaped Crab Rice/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

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

In Saidaiji Eyo, thousands of near-naked men endure icy water and the winter cold as they are purified at a temple. Some of the normal rites are being reintroduced as the pandemic recedes.

In this episode, we learn about the autumn dates of kanro and soko. The nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties gammodoki and gohei-mochi rice cakes.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika, present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

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 wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, Hotei Kunihiro, a sword conveying a swordsmith's wish for peace.

Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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?

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

A public library in Kanazawa resembles a sublime theater and offers more than 1.1 million books. For three days, we asked people what books piqued their interest and how they spend their time here.

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 Saidaiji Eyo, thousands of near-naked men endure icy water and the winter cold as they are purified at a temple. Some of the normal rites are being reintroduced as the pandemic recedes.

In this episode, we learn about the autumn dates of kanro and soko. The nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties gammodoki and gohei-mochi rice cakes.

Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

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 hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan where he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.

Embark on a flavorful journey through Kagoshima's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm!

Explore a different side of Japan. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!

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 wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

1 in 45 Japanese are suspected of a gambling addiction. We follow a man who made a clean break from gambling, overcoming the crisis of a broken family, and is in the recovery process from addiction.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika, present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

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 heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-meter peaks. Its extraordinary, intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts a variety of programs with over 50 titles. This program "Dig More Japan" will extract the essence of these programs and further deepen the charm of Japanese culture.

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 wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, Hotei Kunihiro, a sword conveying a swordsmith's wish for peace.

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

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.

Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is a known castle town. In one commercial area sits a piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart.

Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

The stories and secrets behind world-renowned Japanese products,revealed through interviews and reenactments. Join our reporter for an exciting behind-the-scenes look at Japanese craftsmanship.

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 traditional performance of music and dance. Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth. Children present the same pieces.

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.

FRONTRUNNERS highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field. We showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

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 wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

1 in 27 people don't own a smartphone. We follow a man who chose not to own one, and his reason not to. What has he gained in life by giving up his smartphone, a modern-day necessity and obsession?

Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

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 wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, a famous swordsmith's blade that was cherished by the shoguns who ruled Edo-period Japan.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the enduring appeal of two outlaws. Despite their crimes, they protect the weak and can be tender lovers.

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 hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.

A bowl of resilience! The unique, garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen.

The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects. We trace its evolution from a samurai quarter to an office district to a sophisticated business hub.

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 traditional performance of music and dance. Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth. Children present the same pieces.

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.

In July 2025, Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition. He talks about his swift rise to success, and explains how he comes up with original tricks.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: eggshell field chalk.

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 Wisdom Economy - Matching Know-How with Needs: This episode introduces companies that are helping experienced workers to find new ways of making use of the knowledge they possess.

Children with microtia are born with an underdeveloped ear. Wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr. Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon.

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 hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.

A bowl of resilience! The unique, garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the enduring appeal of two outlaws. Despite their crimes, they protect the weak and can be tender lovers.

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.

On the 4th floor of a terminal inside Chubu Centrair International Airport sits a white piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart.

This episode explores moss and possible uses of its extraordinary ability to absorb and retain water, and how ultrasound can create touch sensations.

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 Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important spiritual locations: Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mt. Koya. These three sites are connected by a verdant 300 km pilgrims' path.

The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects. We trace its evolution from a samurai quarter to an office district to a sophisticated business hub.

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 this episode, we learn about the spring dates of seimei and kokuu. The temple chefs show us how to make two seasonal specialties, yomogi rice cakes and bamboo shoots mixed with sansho leaves.

Known for work that explores the traces of time's passage, photographer Ishiuchi Miyako has won numerous honors, including the prestigious Hasselblad Award. She shares insights about her photography.

We focus on moyashi, or bean sprouts. They may not look like much, but they're packed with vitamins and minerals. They're easy to use, and most importantly, affordable. This lends to their popularity.

Hop on from Narita, the air gateway to Japan. Flying above the active volcanoes, breathtaking window views await!

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.

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 Wisdom Economy - Matching Know-How with Needs: This episode introduces companies that are helping experienced workers to find new ways of making use of the knowledge they possess.

In July 2025, Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition. He talks about his swift rise to success, and explains how he comes up with original tricks.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: eggshell field chalk.

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 traditional performance of music and dance. Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth. Children present the same pieces.

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.

Children with microtia are born with an underdeveloped ear. Wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr. Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon.

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 hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.

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.

The Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important spiritual locations: Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mt. Koya. These three sites are connected by a verdant 300 km pilgrims' path.

Let's take a drive in Saitama and discover its natural beauty and hidden gems. From Omiya, we head to Chichibu to see its famed SL train. En route, we savor local dishes and try washi paper crafting.

The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects. We trace its evolution from a samurai quarter to an office district to a sophisticated business hub.

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.

On the 4th floor of a terminal inside Chubu Centrair International Airport sits a white piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the enduring appeal of two outlaws. Despite their crimes, they protect the weak and can be tender lovers.

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 traditional performance of music and dance. Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth. Children present the same pieces.

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.

In July 2025, Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition. He talks about his swift rise to success, and explains how he comes up with original tricks.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: eggshell field chalk.

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 Wisdom Economy - Matching Know-How with Needs: This episode introduces companies that are helping experienced workers to find new ways of making use of the knowledge they possess.

Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, a famous swordsmith's blade that was cherished by the shoguns who ruled Edo-period Japan.

Known for work that explores the traces of time's passage, photographer Ishiuchi Miyako has won numerous honors, including the prestigious Hasselblad Award. She shares insights about her photography.

We focus on moyashi, or bean sprouts. They may not look like much, but they're packed with vitamins and minerals. They're easy to use, and most importantly, affordable. This lends to their popularity.

Hop on from Narita, the air gateway to Japan. Flying above the active volcanoes, breathtaking window views await!

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.

This episode explores moss and possible uses of its extraordinary ability to absorb and retain water, and how ultrasound can create touch sensations.

Children with microtia are born with an underdeveloped ear. Wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr. Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon.

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 traditional performance of music and dance. Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth. Children present the same pieces.

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.

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.

Kyle Card hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.

A bowl of resilience! The unique, garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen.

The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects. We trace its evolution from a samurai quarter to an office district to a sophisticated business hub.

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 Wisdom Economy - Matching Know-How with Needs: This episode introduces companies that are helping experienced workers to find new ways of making use of the knowledge they possess.

1 in 27 people don't own a smartphone. We follow a man who chose not to own one, and his reason not to. What has he gained in life by giving up his smartphone, a modern-day necessity and obsession?

In July 2025, Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition. He talks about his swift rise to success, and explains how he comes up with original tricks.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: eggshell field chalk.

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 Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important spiritual locations: Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mt. Koya. These three sites are connected by a verdant 300 km pilgrims' path.

Let's take a drive in Saitama and discover its natural beauty and hidden gems. From Omiya, we head to Chichibu to see its famed SL train. En route, we savor local dishes and try washi paper crafting.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the enduring appeal of two outlaws. Despite their crimes, they protect the weak and can be tender lovers.

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 Wisdom Economy - Matching Know-How with Needs: This episode introduces companies that are helping experienced workers to find new ways of making use of the knowledge they possess.

Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, a famous swordsmith's blade that was cherished by the shoguns who ruled Edo-period Japan.

In 1869, the emperor's move to Tokyo led Kyoto's economy and population into decline. A canal was dug as a last resort to revive the city. It still supplies water, generates power and boosts tourism.

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.

On the 4th floor of a terminal inside Chubu Centrair International Airport sits a white piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart.

Kintsugi mends broken pottery with gold. An artist is restoring earthenware damaged by the Noto earthquake, helping residents put the pieces of their lives back together,too.

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.

At Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri, enormous floats called neputa are paraded through the streets. They're decorated with vibrant images, and some feature wire-frame 3D figures.

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Taisetsu and Toji. The nuns enjoy yuzu pepper, pumpkin soup and kagami-mochi rice cakes made specially for the end of the year.

A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan prioritized the well-being of his people. This time, in part two, we look at how his policies guided his domain along the path to sustainability.

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 Wisdom Economy - Matching Know-How with Needs: This episode introduces companies that are helping experienced workers to find new ways of making use of the knowledge they possess.

1 in 2500 people started farming in 2022. As we talk to new farmers who've come from totally different industries, we examine the values they have found in this labor-intense yet rewarding field.

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.

The Wisdom Economy - Matching Know-How with Needs: This episode introduces companies that are helping experienced workers to find new ways of making use of the knowledge they possess.

Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, Odachi, a giant sword that showcases a swordsmith's astonishing expertise.

The designs of karuta game cards that swept Japan since the 1600s still fascinate art historian Lingjun Jiang. She traces their evolution across centuries to reveal their cultural meaning.

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.

Two years after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, what happened at Noto Airport? We trace its challenges and recovery.

This time in Wakayama, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and...sushi?!

In 1869, the emperor's move to Tokyo led Kyoto's economy and population into decline. A canal was dug as a last resort to revive the city. It still supplies water, generates power and boosts tourism.

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.

At Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri, enormous floats called neputa are paraded through the streets. They're decorated with vibrant images, and some feature wire-frame 3D figures.

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Taisetsu and Toji. The nuns enjoy yuzu pepper, pumpkin soup and kagami-mochi rice cakes made specially for the end of the year.

A 100-year-old cafe born out of the friendship between Brazil and Japan. Coffee there is so great that it was even loved by superstar John Lennon.

Matsue is known as the "city of water." It is home to Lake Shinji, which is famous for its shijimi clams. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we see the lake's changing colors and expressions.

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.

'Swiping Left' on Standard Dating: This episode focuses on matchmaking services that employ out-of-the-ordinary methods to help people find a partner.

A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan prioritized the well-being of his people. This time, in part two, we look at how his policies guided his domain along the path to sustainability.

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.

Two years after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, what happened at Noto Airport? We trace its challenges and recovery.

This time in Wakayama, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and...sushi?!

The designs of karuta game cards that swept Japan since the 1600s still fascinate art historian Lingjun Jiang. She traces their evolution across centuries to reveal their cultural meaning.

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.

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.

Mt. Fuji is Japan's tallest and most famous peak. It has long inspired awe and terror, and is a source of artistic inspiration. Join us to explore the iconic beauty of this famous mountain.

In 1869, the emperor's move to Tokyo led Kyoto's economy and population into decline. A canal was dug as a last resort to revive the city. It still supplies water, generates power and boosts tourism.

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 this episode, we learn about rikka and shoman, two dates of early summer. The temple chefs teach us how to make kimpira stir fry with itadori and mehari-zushi (eye-popping sushi).

Tomita Hiroshi is the founder of a company that specializes in detecting underground cavities. He discusses how his technology is reducing risks and mitigating damage from all sorts of disasters.

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.

Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination?

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.

'Swiping Left' on Standard Dating: This episode focuses on matchmaking services that employ out-of-the-ordinary methods to help people find a partner.

Kintsugi mends broken pottery with gold. An artist is restoring earthenware damaged by the Noto earthquake, helping residents put the pieces of their lives back together,too.

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.

At Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri, enormous floats called neputa are paraded through the streets. They're decorated with vibrant images, and some feature wire-frame 3D figures.

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Taisetsu and Toji. The nuns enjoy yuzu pepper, pumpkin soup and kagami-mochi rice cakes made specially for the end of the year.

A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan prioritized the well-being of his people. This time, in part two, we look at how his policies guided his domain along the path to sustainability.

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.

Two years after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, what happened at Noto Airport? We trace its challenges and recovery.

This time in Wakayama, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and...sushi?!

This year is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail. See how maintenance technologies evolved to keep up with the development of high-speed transportation.

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.

Mt. Fuji is Japan's tallest and most famous peak. It has long inspired awe and terror, and is a source of artistic inspiration. Join us to explore the iconic beauty of this famous mountain.

Let's drive through Chiba Prefecture! We depart from Tokyo Station and enjoy magic hour at scenic Byobugaura. Along the way, encounter Chiba's traditions and be amazed by their artistic quality.

In 1869, the emperor's move to Tokyo led Kyoto's economy and population into decline. A canal was dug as a last resort to revive the city. It still supplies water, generates power and boosts tourism.

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.

The designs of karuta game cards that swept Japan since the 1600s still fascinate art historian Lingjun Jiang. She traces their evolution across centuries to reveal their cultural meaning.

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.

At Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri, enormous floats called neputa are paraded through the streets. They're decorated with vibrant images, and some feature wire-frame 3D figures.

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Taisetsu and Toji. The nuns enjoy yuzu pepper, pumpkin soup and kagami-mochi rice cakes made specially for the end of the year.

Kintsugi mends broken pottery with gold. An artist is restoring earthenware damaged by the Noto earthquake, helping residents put the pieces of their lives back together,too.

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.

'Swiping Left' on Standard Dating: This episode focuses on matchmaking services that employ out-of-the-ordinary methods to help people find a partner.

Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, Odachi, a giant sword that showcases a swordsmith's astonishing expertise.

Tomita Hiroshi is the founder of a company that specializes in detecting underground cavities. He discusses how his technology is reducing risks and mitigating damage from all sorts of disasters.

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.

Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination?

Painter Yoshinari Ishimura has autism. His late mother sparked his love of animals, which now inspires his work. With his father's help, Yoshinari is expanding his world and bringing joy to others.

At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.

A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan prioritized the well-being of his people. This time, in part two, we look at how his policies guided his domain along the path to sustainability.

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.

At Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri, enormous floats called neputa are paraded through the streets. They're decorated with vibrant images, and some feature wire-frame 3D figures.

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Taisetsu and Toji. The nuns enjoy yuzu pepper, pumpkin soup and kagami-mochi rice cakes made specially for the end of the year.

This year is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail. See how maintenance technologies evolved to keep up with the development of high-speed transportation.

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.

Two years after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, what happened at Noto Airport? We trace its challenges and recovery.

This time in Wakayama, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and...sushi?!

In 1869, the emperor's move to Tokyo led Kyoto's economy and population into decline. A canal was dug as a last resort to revive the city. It still supplies water, generates power and boosts tourism.

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.

'Swiping Left' on Standard Dating: This episode focuses on matchmaking services that employ out-of-the-ordinary methods to help people find a partner.

1 in 2500 people started farming in 2022. As we talk to new farmers who've come from totally different industries, we examine the values they have found in this labor-intense yet rewarding field.

Kintsugi mends broken pottery with gold. An artist is restoring earthenware damaged by the Noto earthquake, helping residents put the pieces of their lives back together,too.

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.

Mt. Fuji is Japan's tallest and most famous peak. It has long inspired awe and terror, and is a source of artistic inspiration. Join us to explore the iconic beauty of this famous mountain.

Let's drive through Chiba Prefecture! We depart from Tokyo Station and enjoy magic hour at scenic Byobugaura. Along the way, encounter Chiba's traditions and be amazed by their artistic quality.

The designs of karuta game cards that swept Japan since the 1600s still fascinate art historian Lingjun Jiang. She traces their evolution across centuries to reveal their cultural meaning.

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.

'Swiping Left' on Standard Dating: This episode focuses on matchmaking services that employ out-of-the-ordinary methods to help people find a partner.

Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, Odachi, a giant sword that showcases a swordsmith's astonishing expertise.

Cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) are on the rise. We visit a Filipino NGO that protects victims, and helps them to recover.

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.

In 2024, natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima, Noto. We follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

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.

At Hibuse Matsuri, the Fire Prevention Festival, men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire. At this event held in January, bonfires and sake help to keep people warm.

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan. The nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice and dried vegetables.

Join Gunmachan and friends for playful adventures full of laughter and curiosity, and explore the charm of Gunma Prefecture's traditions, culture, and specialties.

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.

'Swiping Left' on Standard Dating: This episode focuses on matchmaking services that employ out-of-the-ordinary methods to help people find a partner.

1 in 36 people in Japan are foreign residents. As its population declines, we look at Japanese society in a new era of foreign workers, through an IT startup where 90% of staff are foreigners.

This year is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail. See how maintenance technologies evolved to keep up with the development of high-speed transportation.

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.

'Swiping Left' on Standard Dating: This episode focuses on matchmaking services that employ out-of-the-ordinary methods to help people find a partner.

Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, two naginata (polearms) associated with legendary warriors: Benkei and Tomoe Gozen.

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.

Kyle Card hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.

Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu! Topped with pork belly, and, of all things, raw egg-enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!

Cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) are on the rise. We visit a Filipino NGO that protects victims, and helps them to recover.

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.

At Hibuse Matsuri, the Fire Prevention Festival, men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire. At this event held in January, bonfires and sake help to keep people warm.

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan. The nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice and dried vegetables.

In 2024, natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima, Noto. We follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

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.

Looking through Digital AIs: This episode features services that are using image recognition technology to make a positive impact on our daily lives.

1 in 36 people in Japan are foreign residents. As its population declines, we look at Japanese society in a new era of foreign workers, through an IT startup where 90% of staff are foreigners.

Join Gunmachan and friends for playful adventures full of laughter and curiosity, and explore the charm of Gunma Prefecture's traditions, culture, and specialties.

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 hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.

Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu! Topped with pork belly, and, of all things, raw egg-enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!

A public library in Kanazawa resembles a sublime theater and offers more than 1.1 million books. For three days, we asked people what books piqued their interest and how they spend their time here.

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 world comes alive in a different way after sunset, with bright city lights or the glow of a 24-hour industrial complex. See how the scenery changes through the night with time-lapse photography.

This year is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail. See how maintenance technologies evolved to keep up with the development of high-speed transportation.

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

An astonishing 49 burial mounds of various shapes and sizes are scattered across Osaka. These 1,600-year-old mounds are the resting places of past rulers and elites. Research reveals new discoveries.

Cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) are on the rise. We visit a Filipino NGO that protects victims, and helps them to recover.

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 this episode, we learn about boshu and geshi, two dates from early summer. The chefs prepare ume plums and tea leaves and teach us how to make a pair of refreshing summer dishes.

Makihara Daizoh is drawing attention from around the world for crafting timepieces that embody a Japanese aesthetic. He talks about the appeal of analog watchmaking in the digital age.

Water levels all over the world are rising, with regions at low elevation in particular danger. Vietnam's rice fields have been subjected to floods, endangering production of precious food supplies.

"50 rejections changed my life." Marvin is from Brunei. He now works as a data analyst after he was turned down by 50 companies in his job search. What insight did he gain from his experience?

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.

Looking through Digital AIs: This episode features services that are using image recognition technology to make a positive impact on our daily lives.

In 2024, natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima, Noto. We follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

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.

At Hibuse Matsuri, the Fire Prevention Festival, men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire. At this event held in January, bonfires and sake help to keep people warm.

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan. The nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice and dried vegetables.

Join Gunmachan and friends for playful adventures full of laughter and curiosity, and explore the charm of Gunma Prefecture's traditions, culture, and specialties.

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 hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.

Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu! Topped with pork belly, and, of all things, raw egg-enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. On the Sea of Japan coast, the Tottori Sand Dunes create unique, everchanging views. Our design hunt explores a culture with deep roots in the natural world.

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

An astonishing 49 burial mounds of various shapes and sizes are scattered across Osaka. These 1,600-year-old mounds are the resting places of past rulers and elites. Research reveals new discoveries.

To truly enjoy Gunma, travel by car is key. We start from Takasaki, where the bullet train stops, and make our way to Kusatsu hot springs, with world Heritage sites and local food along the way.

Cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) are on the rise. We visit a Filipino NGO that protects victims, and helps them to recover.

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 world comes alive in a different way after sunset, with bright city lights or the glow of a 24-hour industrial complex. See how the scenery changes through the night with time-lapse photography.

Children with microtia are born with an underdeveloped ear. Wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr. Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon.

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.

At Hibuse Matsuri, the Fire Prevention Festival, men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire. At this event held in January, bonfires and sake help to keep people warm.

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan. The nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice and dried vegetables.

In 2024, natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima, Noto. We follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

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.

Looking through Digital AIs: This episode features services that are using image recognition technology to make a positive impact on our daily lives.

Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, two naginata (polearms) associated with legendary warriors: Benkei and Tomoe Gozen.

Makihara Daizoh is drawing attention from around the world for crafting timepieces that embody a Japanese aesthetic. He talks about the appeal of analog watchmaking in the digital age.

Water levels all over the world are rising, with regions at low elevation in particular danger. Vietnam's rice fields have been subjected to floods, endangering production of precious food supplies.

On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.

A large-scale study in Japan has shown that improving one's diet and lifestyle can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease. Clinical trials in regenerative medicine are also underway.

Join Gunmachan and friends for playful adventures full of laughter and curiosity, and explore the charm of Gunma Prefecture's traditions, culture, and specialties.

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.

At Hibuse Matsuri, the Fire Prevention Festival, men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire. At this event held in January, bonfires and sake help to keep people warm.

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan. The nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice and dried vegetables.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. On the Sea of Japan coast, the Tottori Sand Dunes create unique, everchanging views. Our design hunt explores a culture with deep roots in the natural world.

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 hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.

Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu! Topped with pork belly, and, of all things, raw egg-enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!

Cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) are on the rise. We visit a Filipino NGO that protects victims, and helps them to recover.

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.

Looking through Digital AIs: This episode features services that are using image recognition technology to make a positive impact on our daily lives.

1 in 36 people in Japan are foreign residents. As its population declines, we look at Japanese society in a new era of foreign workers, through an IT startup where 90% of staff are foreigners.

In 2024, natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima, Noto. We follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

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.

"50 rejections changed my life." Marvin is from Brunei. He now works as a data analyst after he was turned down by 50 companies in his job search. What insight did he gain from his experience?

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: eggshell field chalk.

A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan prioritized the well-being of his people. This time, in part two, we look at how his policies guided his domain along the path to sustainability.

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 Hiroshima and Nagasaki Peace Messengers visit the United Nations in Geneva each year. We join them as they call for nuclear abolition and see the complexities of global politics in a new light.

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.

Amid the deep winter snow, a US high school student comes to stay at a house restored by Karl. When spring finally arrives, the villagers celebrate the cherry blossoms and enjoy seasonal dishes.

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.

Journey through the snowy landscapes of northern Fukui Prefecture in central Japan on the Echizen Railway. Practice zazen meditation at Eiheiji, sip locally brewed sake, and dine on Echizen crab.

Japanese paper, known as washi, is attractively textured and extremely durable. In a 5-minute digest, we explore its role in modern society and examine how it represents Japanese 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.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. On the Sea of Japan coast, the Tottori Sand Dunes create unique, everchanging views. Our design hunt explores a culture with deep roots in the natural world.

Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured. Barky realizes that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimeter items are needed.

A program for upper primary to lower secondary school children to explore the everyday technologies all around them. Each episode takes a piece of familiar tech to find out what it does and how.

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 castle, 200km north of Tokyo, was a battleground in Japan's last civil war in the mid-19th C. Modern warfare did not bring it down. We look at the secrets to the its strengths and its lords.

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

In Saidaiji Eyo, thousands of near-naked men endure icy water and the winter cold as they are purified at a temple. Some of the normal rites are being reintroduced as the pandemic recedes.

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.

For 800 years, the Ogasawara family has taught Japanese etiquette through daily actions. We learn how this cultivates self-awareness and understanding of others.

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.

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

Tsukamoto Yoshiharu (Architect) visits Nara. Long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics.

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 Hiroshima and Nagasaki Peace Messengers visit the United Nations in Geneva each year. We join them as they call for nuclear abolition and see the complexities of global politics in a new light.