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.

Ramen is a savory combination of umami-packed broth and perfectly cooked noodles. This program offers an encyclopedic view of this delectable dish, taking you on a journey across Japan to discover ever-evolving local variations.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities. People pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

Today: adjusting a schedule with a client. Lan Cheng, from China, works in Gunma Prefecture at a company that makes pizza ovens. He'd like to learn how to better communicate with customers.

Potters Matsubara Emi and Matsushita Ryohei use waste from their island home, bean pods, seashells, and even animal bones, in their work. A deep respect for the island helps them convey its beauty.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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 March 10, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with insights into the sport's techniques, traditions and legendary wrestlers. While the rules are simple, this iconic Japanese sport has far more depth 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.

David Bull came to Japan to master the art of woodblock printing. He learned valuable lessons about Japanese culture and that there is more to the works of art than the paper they are printed on.

Data centers, the engines of our digital age, consume vast energy and drive a surge in CO2 emissions, intensifying climate risks while powering global connectivity.

Miyamae Yoshiyuki (Fashion designer) visits Kochi. Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations. Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity.

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"?

The world's thinnest washi (traditional paper) is just 0.03 mm thick but tough, and is used to restore cultural artifacts. See Tosa's natural landscape and washi artisans at work, in time-lapse.

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

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

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

#26 This Japanese omelet is sweet and delicious. / Stack adjectives to get more ways to express your impressions. The key is changing the first "i" of "i"-ending adjectives to "kute."

Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions.

At the University of Tokyo's Study Abroad Fair, NHK WORLD-JAPAN showed students how its content can be used to learn practical English, and introduced an educational program in Japanese schools.

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

Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture is a land blessed with a temperate climate all year round. It is one of the sunniest cities in Japan, boasting the most number of days with sunshine.

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

Meet a fish that's all mouth ... but incredibly tough too! The "Alien Fish" is only 20cm long, but skillfully uses its large mouth to intimidate all comers, even divers, to protect its humble shell.

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

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

A retired kindergarten principal has a magical ability to understand her former students' needs. But illness is affecting her ability to speak. What lies ahead for her and those who seek her advice?

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.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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"?

The world's thinnest washi (traditional paper) is just 0.03 mm thick but tough, and is used to restore cultural artifacts. See Tosa's natural landscape and washi artisans at work, in time-lapse.

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

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

#26 This Japanese omelet is sweet and delicious. / Stack adjectives to get more ways to express your impressions. The key is changing the first "i" of "i"-ending adjectives to "kute."

Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions.

At the University of Tokyo's Study Abroad Fair, NHK WORLD-JAPAN showed students how its content can be used to learn practical English, and introduced an educational program in Japanese schools.

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

Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture is a land blessed with a temperate climate all year round. It is one of the sunniest cities in Japan, boasting the most number of days with sunshine.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 retired kindergarten principal has a magical ability to understand her former students' needs. But illness is affecting her ability to speak. What lies ahead for her and those who seek her advice?

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.

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

Charles Glover discovers the stone culture of Komatsu, a castle town in Ishikawa Prefecture. He explores old quarries, famous porcelain ware, a 1300-year-old temple, and culinary delights.

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"?

The world's thinnest washi (traditional paper) is just 0.03 mm thick but tough, and is used to restore cultural artifacts. See Tosa's natural landscape and washi artisans at work, in time-lapse.

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

In June 2025, Kobayashi Yoshitsugu published a trailblazing paper, illuminating the evolutionary process of large tyrannosaurs. He explains how such research helps us consider the future of humanity.

Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions.

At the University of Tokyo's Study Abroad Fair, NHK WORLD-JAPAN showed students how its content can be used to learn practical English, and introduced an educational program in Japanese schools.

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

Gotanda is a hilly district shaped by the Meguro River. It's home to high-end residential areas as well as low-lying areas with an industrial past. It also has a growing reputation as a startup 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.

Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture is a land blessed with a temperate climate all year round. It is one of the sunniest cities in Japan, boasting the most number of days with sunshine.

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

GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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"?

The world's thinnest washi (traditional paper) is just 0.03 mm thick but tough, and is used to restore cultural artifacts. See Tosa's natural landscape and washi artisans at work, in time-lapse.

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

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 10, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

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.

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

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

#26 This Japanese omelet is sweet and delicious. / Stack adjectives to get more ways to express your impressions. The key is changing the first "i" of "i"-ending adjectives to "kute."

Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions.

At the University of Tokyo's Study Abroad Fair, NHK WORLD-JAPAN showed students how its content can be used to learn practical English, and introduced an educational program in Japanese schools.

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

In June 2025, Kobayashi Yoshitsugu published a trailblazing paper, illuminating the evolutionary process of large tyrannosaurs. He explains how such research helps us consider the future of humanity.

As spring arrives, Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture, bursts into life. This episode tells the story of the people who follow in the footsteps of their ancestors to preserve these herbs.

We break down a print that warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once: Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways.

Japanese firms are rethinking mass production and disposal. The world's third-largest clothing company is recycling and reusing used clothes. Plus, one firm is reducing e-waste and helping refugees.

Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture is a land blessed with a temperate climate all year round. It is one of the sunniest cities in Japan, boasting the most number of days with sunshine.

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

GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment.

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

Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

Data centers, the engines of our digital age, consume vast energy and drive a surge in CO2 emissions, intensifying climate risks while powering global connectivity.

Izumo, known as the "home of the gods," fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart.

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

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

#26 This Japanese omelet is sweet and delicious. / Stack adjectives to get more ways to express your impressions. The key is changing the first "i" of "i"-ending adjectives to "kute."

Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions.

At the University of Tokyo's Study Abroad Fair, NHK WORLD-JAPAN showed students how its content can be used to learn practical English, and introduced an educational program in Japanese schools.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 retired kindergarten principal has a magical ability to understand her former students' needs. But illness is affecting her ability to speak. What lies ahead for her and those who seek her advice?

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.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 insightful look at the many unique places to visit while traveling in Japan, as English-speaking travelers travel across the country, explore the culture, and meet some of the interesting locals, learning about some of its historic si...

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

Chef Rika shares modern Japanese flavors: a juicy chicken tsukune rice burger and sweet-and-savory bell pepper kimpira-fresh twists on classic dishes that you'll want to try at home.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 roaring golden lion statue outside Shinjuku Station is a donation box for disaster relief and youth support. Many walk past while others offer small kindnesses. Who donates over 72 hours, and why?

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

GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment.

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

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan.

The shinkansen: almost never late. Lost items: nearly always recovered. Japan's railway hospitality is legendary. Let's ride the rails and dig a little deeper.

Featured recipe: (1) Atsu-age (2) Simmered Atsu-age. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

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

An insightful look at the many unique places to visit while traveling in Japan, as English-speaking travelers travel across the country, explore the culture, and meet some of the interesting locals, learning about some of its historic si...

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

Chef Rika shares modern Japanese flavors: a juicy chicken tsukune rice burger and sweet-and-savory bell pepper kimpira-fresh twists on classic dishes that you'll want to try at home.

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

A roaring golden lion statue outside Shinjuku Station is a donation box for disaster relief and youth support. Many walk past while others offer small kindnesses. Who donates over 72 hours, and why?

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

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

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

GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment.

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.

Meet a fish that's all mouth ... but incredibly tough too! The "Alien Fish" is only 20cm long, but skillfully uses its large mouth to intimidate all comers, even divers, to protect its humble shell.

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

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

The architect Sejima Kazuyo has won global attention for her delicate style, breaking from the norm to achieve free, open spaces. She explains her architectural philosophy.

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

#26 This Japanese omelet is sweet and delicious. / Stack adjectives to get more ways to express your impressions. The key is changing the first "i" of "i"-ending adjectives to "kute."

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

Chef Rika shares modern Japanese flavors: a juicy chicken tsukune rice burger and sweet-and-savory bell pepper kimpira-fresh twists on classic dishes that you'll want to try at home.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 roaring golden lion statue outside Shinjuku Station is a donation box for disaster relief and youth support. Many walk past while others offer small kindnesses. Who donates over 72 hours, and why?

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

Esports has evolved into a global phenomenon. Explore the science behind the excitement, from top players' skills to its potential for healthy aging.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 insightful look at the many unique places to visit while traveling in Japan, as English-speaking travelers travel across the country, explore the culture, and meet some of the interesting locals, learning about some of its historic si...

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

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan.

The shinkansen: almost never late. Lost items: nearly always recovered. Japan's railway hospitality is legendary. Let's ride the rails and dig a little deeper.

Featured recipe: (1) Atsu-age (2) Simmered Atsu-age. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

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

Chef Rika shares modern Japanese flavors: a juicy chicken tsukune rice burger and sweet-and-savory bell pepper kimpira-fresh twists on classic dishes that you'll want to try at home.

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

The architect Sejima Kazuyo has won global attention for her delicate style, breaking from the norm to achieve free, open spaces. She explains her architectural philosophy.

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.

Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.

Ikebana enhances the inherent beauty of flowers, imperfection and all. Under the guidance of Ikebana Master Shuho, we explore the spirit of this art form.

"Curry rice," one of Japan's most iconic national dishes. How did Jimbocho, Tokyo become a curry town?

A roaring golden lion statue outside Shinjuku Station is a donation box for disaster relief and youth support. Many walk past while others offer small kindnesses. Who donates over 72 hours, and why?

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

Esports has evolved into a global phenomenon. Explore the science behind the excitement, from top players' skills to its potential for healthy aging.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 insightful look at the many unique places to visit while traveling in Japan, as English-speaking travelers travel across the country, explore the culture, and meet some of the interesting locals, learning about some of its historic si...

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

Chef Rika shares modern Japanese flavors: a juicy chicken tsukune rice burger and sweet-and-savory bell pepper kimpira-fresh twists on classic dishes that you'll want to try at home.

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

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan.

The shinkansen: almost never late. Lost items: nearly always recovered. Japan's railway hospitality is legendary. Let's ride the rails and dig a little deeper.

Featured recipe: (1) Atsu-age (2) Simmered Atsu-age. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

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

We visit Fussa, a suburban area in western Tokyo known for the presence of a U.S. military base. Join us as we discover its rural roots and trace its evolution into a vibrant multicultural town.

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

Kanbayashi Takashi has developed a smart pig farming system that leverages the latest AI technology to improve production efficiency. He talks about how it works and his vision for the future.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: cosmetic sponges.

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

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.

Esports has evolved into a global phenomenon. Explore the science behind the excitement, from top players' skills to its potential for healthy aging.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 visit Fussa, a suburban area in western Tokyo known for the presence of a U.S. military base. Join us as we discover its rural roots and trace its evolution into a vibrant multicultural town.

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

Kanbayashi Takashi has developed a smart pig farming system that leverages the latest AI technology to improve production efficiency. He talks about how it works and his vision for the future.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: cosmetic sponges.

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

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.

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

Esports has evolved into a global phenomenon. Explore the science behind the excitement, from top players' skills to its potential for healthy aging.

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.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

Data centers, the engines of our digital age, consume vast energy and drive a surge in CO2 emissions, intensifying climate risks while powering global connectivity.

Izumo, known as the "home of the gods," fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart.

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

Yoshioka Hideto has led the international NGO Japan Heart for over 20 years, providing free medical support in developing nations. He shares plans to establish a hub for pediatric care in Cambodia.

As spring arrives, Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture, bursts into life. This episode tells the story of the people who follow in the footsteps of their ancestors to preserve these herbs.

Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.

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

Kanbayashi Takashi has developed a smart pig farming system that leverages the latest AI technology to improve production efficiency. He talks about how it works and his vision for the future.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: cosmetic sponges.

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

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.

Pineapples are grown on Japan's southern islands, the northernmost limit of their cultivation. New varieties continue to emerge, and pineapples left to fully ripen in the field are charming consumers.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 visit Fussa, a suburban area in western Tokyo known for the presence of a U.S. military base. Join us as we discover its rural roots and trace its evolution into a vibrant multicultural town.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

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

Kanbayashi Takashi has developed a smart pig farming system that leverages the latest AI technology to improve production efficiency. He talks about how it works and his vision for the future.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: cosmetic sponges.

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

Yoshioka Hideto has led the international NGO Japan Heart for over 20 years, providing free medical support in developing nations. He shares plans to establish a hub for pediatric care in Cambodia.

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.

When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue. What was terrorizing him? We examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

Esports has evolved into a global phenomenon. Explore the science behind the excitement, from top players' skills to its potential for healthy aging.

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.

Pineapples are grown on Japan's southern islands, the northernmost limit of their cultivation. New varieties continue to emerge, and pineapples left to fully ripen in the field are charming consumers.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 visit Fussa, a suburban area in western Tokyo known for the presence of a U.S. military base. Join us as we discover its rural roots and trace its evolution into a vibrant multicultural town.

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

Kanbayashi Takashi has developed a smart pig farming system that leverages the latest AI technology to improve production efficiency. He talks about how it works and his vision for the future.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: cosmetic sponges.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

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

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

A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws the father into a panic. How should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise, especially during disasters?

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 spirits of people who died in anger, disgrace, or battle were long ago believed to cast curses. This gave rise to rituals that honored and appeased them, in hopes of bringing peace to the nation.

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

Johan Nordstrom, a film scholar from Sweden, specializes in early Japanese cinema. He tells us about movies from over a century ago and Japan's unique tradition of live narration for silent films.

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

Pineapples are grown on Japan's southern islands, the northernmost limit of their cultivation. New varieties continue to emerge, and pineapples left to fully ripen in the field are charming consumers.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 visit a place where some of the world's most iconic monuments are replicated in miniature, and meet the artisans whose skills and dedication bring them vividly to 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.

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

A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws the father into a panic. How should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise, especially during disasters?

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

The spirits of people who died in anger, disgrace, or battle were long ago believed to cast curses. This gave rise to rituals that honored and appeased them, in hopes of bringing peace to the nation.

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

Johan Nordstrom, a film scholar from Sweden, specializes in early Japanese cinema. He tells us about movies from over a century ago and Japan's unique tradition of live narration for silent films.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 visit a place where some of the world's most iconic monuments are replicated in miniature, and meet the artisans whose skills and dedication bring them vividly to 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.

Pineapples are grown on Japan's southern islands, the northernmost limit of their cultivation. New varieties continue to emerge, and pineapples left to fully ripen in the field are charming consumers.

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.

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

A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws the father into a panic. How should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise, especially during disasters?

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

Hiraoka Kasumi is in the international spotlight after winning an award at the Vertical Movie Festival 2025. She talks about combining social commentary with fantasy-inspired storytelling.

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.

When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue. What was terrorizing him? We examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

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

The spirits of people who died in anger, disgrace, or battle were long ago believed to cast curses. This gave rise to rituals that honored and appeased them, in hopes of bringing peace to the nation.

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

Johan Nordstrom, a film scholar from Sweden, specializes in early Japanese cinema. He tells us about movies from over a century ago and Japan's unique tradition of live narration for silent films.

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

Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways! Interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips plus where to go, how to get there and more!

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

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

A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws the father into a panic. How should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise, especially during disasters?

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 visit a place where some of the world's most iconic monuments are replicated in miniature, and meet the artisans whose skills and dedication bring them vividly to 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.

The spirits of people who died in anger, disgrace, or battle were long ago believed to cast curses. This gave rise to rituals that honored and appeased them, in hopes of bringing peace to the nation.

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

Hiraoka Kasumi is in the international spotlight after winning an award at the Vertical Movie Festival 2025. She talks about combining social commentary with fantasy-inspired storytelling.

In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.

We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.

A retired kindergarten principal has a magical ability to understand her former students' needs. But illness is affecting her ability to speak. What lies ahead for her and those who seek her advice?

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.

Johan Nordstrom, a film scholar from Sweden, specializes in early Japanese cinema. He tells us about movies from over a century ago and Japan's unique tradition of live narration for silent films.

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

Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways! Interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips plus where to go, how to get there and more!

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

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

A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws the father into a panic. How should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise, especially during disasters?

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 spirits of people who died in anger, disgrace, or battle were long ago believed to cast curses. This gave rise to rituals that honored and appeased them, in hopes of bringing peace to the nation.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 visit a place where some of the world's most iconic monuments are replicated in miniature, and meet the artisans whose skills and dedication bring them vividly to 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.

In Machida, Tokyo, an NPO offers a burial site under cherry trees where people meet together while still alive, deepen ties, and engage in conversation about death, becoming "grave friends."

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

Following 15 years of strict censorship under the former administration, Bangladeshi journalists are now seeking the truth and freedom of press in order to regain the trust of the people.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 explore a circular approach to giving new life to unwanted items, the evolution of modern wagashi, a material that preserves history, and innovative sweets balancing taste and nutrition.

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

Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways! Interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips plus where to go, how to get there and more!

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

Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture is a land blessed with a temperate climate all year round. It is one of the sunniest cities in Japan, boasting the most number of days with sunshine.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 Machida, Tokyo, an NPO offers a burial site under cherry trees where people meet together while still alive, deepen ties, and engage in conversation about death, becoming "grave friends."

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

Following 15 years of strict censorship under the former administration, Bangladeshi journalists are now seeking the truth and freedom of press in order to regain the trust of the people.

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

We explore a circular approach to giving new life to unwanted items, the evolution of modern wagashi, a material that preserves history, and innovative sweets balancing taste and nutrition.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 roaring golden lion statue outside Shinjuku Station is a donation box for disaster relief and youth support. Many walk past while others offer small kindnesses. Who donates over 72 hours, and why?

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

Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways! Interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips plus where to go, how to get there and more!

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.

In Machida, Tokyo, an NPO offers a burial site under cherry trees where people meet together while still alive, deepen ties, and engage in conversation about death, becoming "grave friends."

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

Otani Sho is the first Japanese professional to be named Nature Photographer of the Year by the prestigious International Photography Awards. He talks about capturing the beauty of tiny sea creatures.

The entire Earth is affected by climate change, occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before. This program uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.

Imagine being called an outsider in the country where you were born. Chuk Besher knows what that's like. It made him ask questions about identity and diversity.

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