NHK World Japan

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

A unique walking-eye view of cities around the globe! Chat to the locals and enjoy encounters that only strolling the streets can bring.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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.

Kyoto has many stores specializing in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu. Some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions, understand business culture and improve your kanji.

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of "MOTTAINAI," which values cherishing the things we have.

A diver, Fujita Hisao has spent 40 years drawing attention to the beauty of ocean life, particularly the graceful sea lions, which face lethal removal due to their obstruction of fishing nets.

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.

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

How can we protect ourselves from "disaster-level heat," especially when compounded with other issues such power outages? We look at Japan's disaster prevention measures to survive the climate crisis.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 ride through Akita's fleeting summer, meeting artisans of local products, such as Inaniwa udon noodles and Honjo kokeshi. We also visit summer festival performers and feel their strong passion.

After having an accident one day, Mee wondered, "Maybe I don't need underpants?" Through interviews with passersby and a wild imagination, Mee searches for reasons to wear underpants.

Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An episode on Uniforms.

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

Our guests this week are Ave Mujica, an all-female band whose members voice characters in a hit anime, and Natsukawa Rimi, whose signature song "Nada Soso" is a perennial favorite around the world.

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-8.

Women-only trips and solo camping are some of the many ways that people enjoy camping in Japan. Camping can even serve as a method of preparing for disaster. We examine its increasing popularity.

Rio lives at Ryugakuin Temple. He's always with the chief priest, whether his owner is chanting sutras or writing calligraphy. Kurosuke, a cafe cat, helps customers relax.

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

Enjoy the rich aroma of dashi! Discover kombu's umami secrets and how precise temperature control shapes the flavors of Kyoto's fine cuisine.

Kyoto has many stores specializing in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu. Some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.

Today: making a polite request to a superior. Jorge Andres Arevalos Ibarra, from Paraguay, works at a metalworking company. In a roleplay challenge, he makes a polite request to a higher-up.

Nihei Toru sells restored old furniture; bringing out the hidden charm in pieces most would consider worthless. But instead of going for good-as-new, he strives to preserve their vintage feel.

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

Denpasar is the largest city on the world-famous resort island of Bali in Indonesia. Known as the Island of the Gods, Bali enables a way of life that blends faith through harmony with nature.

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

All moms need some "me time." That's why one forward-thinking woman in Kyoto established Mamo Heart, a space for mothers to not only relax, but also get their own business ideas off the ground.

The number of people suffering from hay fever, which seriously impacts daily life, is increasing worldwide. Behind this trend is a change in pollen dispersal patterns influenced by climate change.

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.

We visit one of Japan's last remaining full-process wedding dress factories and learn about the months of hard work and attention to detail that ensure Japanese brides are beautiful on their big day.

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

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

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.

Torrential rains and earthquakes can destroy irrigation ponds, increasing the risk of flooding. We'll look at how new technology is utilizing fish finders and GPS to support disaster preparedness.

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

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

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

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

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

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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

Greater rheas are giant flightless bird in South America known to reach dizzying speeds of up to 60 kph. Father rheas manage the nest, incubating 30cm-long eggs from different mothers for 40 days.

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

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

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

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

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

We visit one of Japan's last remaining full-process wedding dress factories and learn about the months of hard work and attention to detail that ensure Japanese brides are beautiful on their big day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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

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

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

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

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

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

We visit one of Japan's last remaining full-process wedding dress factories and learn about the months of hard work and attention to detail that ensure Japanese brides are beautiful on their big day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles. The hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.

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

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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

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

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

We visit one of Japan's last remaining full-process wedding dress factories and learn about the months of hard work and attention to detail that ensure Japanese brides are beautiful on their big day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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

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

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

Torrential rains and earthquakes can destroy irrigation ponds, increasing the risk of flooding. We'll look at how new technology is utilizing fish finders and GPS to support disaster preparedness.

The number of people suffering from hay fever, which seriously impacts daily life, is increasing worldwide. Behind this trend is a change in pollen dispersal patterns influenced by climate change.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's "The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin.".

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

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

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

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

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

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

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

A 15-minute spin-off of the "Somewhere Street" series, "A Short Stroll" explores cities around the world. This time we visit Faro, the southernmost city in Portugal.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito, Rika, and a lineup of master chefs share their unique approaches to Japanese cooking.

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

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

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

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

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito, Rika, and a lineup of master chefs share their unique approaches to Japanese cooking.

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

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

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

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

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

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

Torrential rains and earthquakes can destroy irrigation ponds, increasing the risk of flooding. We'll look at how new technology is utilizing fish finders and GPS to support disaster preparedness.

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

Experience the fascinating sights of the airports and transport hubs which connect Japan with the world. Time-lapse photography will show you how these places bustle with activity around the clock.

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

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

We come across a tranquil, snow-covered Edo cityscape. But there's something in the air: the aroma of foods both sweet and savory that helped the townspeople keep warm in the winter.

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

Greater rheas are giant flightless bird in South America known to reach dizzying speeds of up to 60 kph. Father rheas manage the nest, incubating 30cm-long eggs from different mothers for 40 days.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito, Rika, and a lineup of master chefs share their unique approaches to Japanese cooking.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

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

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

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.

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

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

Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

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

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito, Rika, and a lineup of master chefs share their unique approaches to Japanese cooking.

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

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

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

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

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

This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

1 in 1000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases. We witness a networking event for former lay judges, where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others?

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.

Classical Noh theater goes back more than 600 years, long the domain of select families. But now outside talent is stepping in. Meet one of the new performers keeping Noh's spirit alive.

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

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

We come across a tranquil, snow-covered Edo cityscape. But there's something in the air: the aroma of foods both sweet and savory that helped the townspeople keep warm in the winter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito, Rika, and a lineup of master chefs share their unique approaches to Japanese cooking.

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

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

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

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

Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

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

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

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

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

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

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

In June 2026, Ogura Naoya's composition "Paper Cups" won the top prize at the annual Jazz Composers Workshop Summer Showcase. The New York-based trumpeter talks about his passion for Jazz.

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

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

92-year-old Shiraishi Yuriko teaches women in Cote d'Ivoire to make surimi, a Japanese fish paste, supporting their independence and improving nutrition across 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.

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

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

An NHK director explores a divide with her own father, whose views toward minorities have changed. Through dialogue, she seeks to understand how and why a gap between loved ones can be bridged.

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

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

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

In June 2026, Ogura Naoya's composition "Paper Cups" won the top prize at the annual Jazz Composers Workshop Summer Showcase. The New York-based trumpeter talks about his passion for Jazz.

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

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

92-year-old Shiraishi Yuriko teaches women in Cote d'Ivoire to make surimi, a Japanese fish paste, supporting their independence and improving nutrition across 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.

An NHK director explores a divide with her own father, whose views toward minorities have changed. Through dialogue, she seeks to understand how and why a gap between loved ones can be bridged.

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

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

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.

Torrential rains and earthquakes can destroy irrigation ponds, increasing the risk of flooding. We'll look at how new technology is utilizing fish finders and GPS to support disaster preparedness.

The number of people suffering from hay fever, which seriously impacts daily life, is increasing worldwide. Behind this trend is a change in pollen dispersal patterns influenced by climate change.

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

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

Nagira Kohei's received a high commendation in the People's Choice Award category at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. What does he hope to convey through his work?

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

We 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.

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

In June 2026, Ogura Naoya's composition "Paper Cups" won the top prize at the annual Jazz Composers Workshop Summer Showcase. The New York-based trumpeter talks about his passion for Jazz.

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

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

92-year-old Shiraishi Yuriko teaches women in Cote d'Ivoire to make surimi, a Japanese fish paste, supporting their independence and improving nutrition across 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.

Okra has only been widely eaten in Japan for about 60 years, yet new, stickier varieties keep appearing to suit Japanese tastes. Explore the vegetable's charm through a variety of unique 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.

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

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

An NHK director explores a divide with her own father, whose views toward minorities have changed. Through dialogue, she seeks to understand how and why a gap between loved ones can be bridged.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 June 2026, Ogura Naoya's composition "Paper Cups" won the top prize at the annual Jazz Composers Workshop Summer Showcase. The New York-based trumpeter talks about his passion for Jazz.

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

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

Nagira Kohei's received a high commendation in the People's Choice Award category at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. What does he hope to convey through his work?

This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

1 in 2 don't drink in Japan, where intense social drinking is normal. Through interviews of drinkers and non-drinkers we hear both sides, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar.

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?

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

92-year-old Shiraishi Yuriko teaches women in Cote d'Ivoire to make surimi, a Japanese fish paste, supporting their independence and improving nutrition across 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.

Okra has only been widely eaten in Japan for about 60 years, yet new, stickier varieties keep appearing to suit Japanese tastes. Explore the vegetable's charm through a variety of unique 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.

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

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

In June 2026, Ogura Naoya's composition "Paper Cups" won the top prize at the annual Jazz Composers Workshop Summer Showcase. The New York-based trumpeter talks about his passion for Jazz.

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 NHK director explores a divide with her own father, whose views toward minorities have changed. Through dialogue, she seeks to understand how and why a gap between loved ones can be bridged.