2024-06-28
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
NHK World is the international service of NHK, the sole public broadcaster of Japan. Newsline in Depth provides the most essential stories with a focus mainly on Japan, the rest of Asia, and then finally the rest of the world to a global audience. This news programme is all about depth and no detail is too small. The flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather on t
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 WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
Direct Talk focuses on insightful interviews with outstanding people from different spheres of life. What drives the personalities who have changed our world? How did they develop their visions, what was their motivation, who was behind them, what difficulties did they have to overcome? Get inspired and motivated by leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are making a difference.
An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
Today: bentos with Marc and special guest Watanabe Akiko, a popular bento maker. They each use ketchup in their fun and easy recipes. From Shodoshima, a warigo bento for watching farmer's kabuki.
Chiba is known for peanuts. Area leather goods seller Iijima Satoshi uses discarded peanut skins from local farmers to make synthetic leather that's eco-friendly, durable and very versatile.
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
As part of Motsuji Temple's annual January festival, a torch lighting ritual is held for purification, followed by a competition over a lucky bag, and some mochi rice cake tossing for good luck.
A cultural museum offers regional tradition workshops and grows rice on its nature-rich property. Join us in picking and eating seasonal wild vegetables.
Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, is an olive island floating in the Seto Inland Sea. A piano was placed at a park for a limited period. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
A Brazilian woman living in Japan is trying to promote a music video she made for kids about sexual abuse while navigating the differences between the two cultures.
We visit the Kisoji, a mountain road which was a key route in the Edo period. Today it attracts visitors from around the world. For 3 days, we spoke with people travelling on the old road.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
Direct Talk focuses on insightful interviews with outstanding people from different spheres of life. What drives the personalities who have changed our world? How did they develop their visions, what was their motivation, who was behind them, what difficulties did they have to overcome? Get inspired and motivated by leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are making a difference.
Oigawa Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture was the first to revive steam locomotives in Japan. See how the company has continued to operate despite typhoon damage and the pandemic.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
NHK World is the international service of NHK, the sole public broadcaster of Japan. Newsline in Depth provides the most essential stories with a focus mainly on Japan, the rest of Asia, and then finally the rest of the world to a global audience. This news programme is all about depth and no detail is too small. The flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather on t
Direct Talk focuses on insightful interviews with outstanding people from different spheres of life. What drives the personalities who have changed our world? How did they develop their visions, what was their motivation, who was behind them, what difficulties did they have to overcome? Get inspired and motivated by leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are making a difference.
The traditional, everyday life of the inhabitants of Edo (Old Tokyo) lives on in the time-honoured woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e which were extremely popular during this period of Japanese history. Each episode of this show focuses on the story of an individual Ukiyo-e print and also reveals the way of life in Old Tokyo at this time as well as revealing the stories behind the images and the arti
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
Today: bentos with Marc and special guest Watanabe Akiko, a popular bento maker. They each use ketchup in their fun and easy recipes. From Shodoshima, a warigo bento for watching farmer's kabuki.
Chiba is known for peanuts. Area leather goods seller Iijima Satoshi uses discarded peanut skins from local farmers to make synthetic leather that's eco-friendly, durable and very versatile.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
NHK World is the international service of NHK, the sole public broadcaster of Japan. Newsline in Depth provides the most essential stories with a focus mainly on Japan, the rest of Asia, and then finally the rest of the world to a global audience. This news programme is all about depth and no detail is too small. The flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather on t
As part of Motsuji Temple's annual January festival, a torch lighting ritual is held for purification, followed by a competition over a lucky bag, and some mochi rice cake tossing for good luck.
A cultural museum offers regional tradition workshops and grows rice on its nature-rich property. Join us in picking and eating seasonal wild vegetables.
Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, is an olive island floating in the Seto Inland Sea. A piano was placed at a park for a limited period. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
NHK World is the international service of NHK, the sole public broadcaster of Japan. Newsline in Depth provides the most essential stories with a focus mainly on Japan, the rest of Asia, and then finally the rest of the world to a global audience. This news programme is all about depth and no detail is too small. The flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather on t
Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
NHK World is the international service of NHK, the sole public broadcaster of Japan. Newsline in Depth provides the most essential stories with a focus mainly on Japan, the rest of Asia, and then finally the rest of the world to a global audience. This news programme is all about depth and no detail is too small. The flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather on t
An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
Direct Talk focuses on insightful interviews with outstanding people from different spheres of life. What drives the personalities who have changed our world? How did they develop their visions, what was their motivation, who was behind them, what difficulties did they have to overcome? Get inspired and motivated by leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are making a difference.
Monbetsu Atsushi is a cultural and wildlife advocate working to preserve Hokkaido's traditional Ainu culture through ancient practices including hunting and forest management.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
NHK World is the international service of NHK, the sole public broadcaster of Japan. Newsline in Depth provides the most essential stories with a focus mainly on Japan, the rest of Asia, and then finally the rest of the world to a global audience. This news programme is all about depth and no detail is too small. The flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather on t
Today: bentos with Marc and special guest Watanabe Akiko, a popular bento maker. They each use ketchup in their fun and easy recipes. From Shodoshima, a warigo bento for watching farmer's kabuki.
Chiba is known for peanuts. Area leather goods seller Iijima Satoshi uses discarded peanut skins from local farmers to make synthetic leather that's eco-friendly, durable and very versatile.
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
NHK World is the international service of NHK, the sole public broadcaster of Japan. Newsline in Depth provides the most essential stories with a focus mainly on Japan, the rest of Asia, and then finally the rest of the world to a global audience. This news programme is all about depth and no detail is too small. The flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather on t
Direct Talk focuses on insightful interviews with outstanding people from different spheres of life. What drives the personalities who have changed our world? How did they develop their visions, what was their motivation, who was behind them, what difficulties did they have to overcome? Get inspired and motivated by leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are making a difference.
The traditional, everyday life of the inhabitants of Edo (Old Tokyo) lives on in the time-honoured woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e which were extremely popular during this period of Japanese history. Each episode of this show focuses on the story of an individual Ukiyo-e print and also reveals the way of life in Old Tokyo at this time as well as revealing the stories behind the images and the arti
While immune checkpoint inhibitors can improve cancer survival rates, they only work in about 20 to 30 percent of patients. We interview Japanese researchers who are trying to overcome this challenge.
As part of Motsuji Temple's annual January festival, a torch lighting ritual is held for purification, followed by a competition over a lucky bag, and some mochi rice cake tossing for good luck.
A cultural museum offers regional tradition workshops and grows rice on its nature-rich property. Join us in picking and eating seasonal wild vegetables.
Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, is an olive island floating in the Seto Inland Sea. A piano was placed at a park for a limited period. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
Today: bentos with Marc and special guest Watanabe Akiko, a popular bento maker. They each use ketchup in their fun and easy recipes. From Shodoshima, a warigo bento for watching farmer's kabuki.
Chiba is known for peanuts. Area leather goods seller Iijima Satoshi uses discarded peanut skins from local farmers to make synthetic leather that's eco-friendly, durable and very versatile.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
A Brazilian woman living in Japan is trying to promote a music video she made for kids about sexual abuse while navigating the differences between the two cultures.
The traditional, everyday life of the inhabitants of Edo (Old Tokyo) lives on in the time-honoured woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e which were extremely popular during this period of Japanese history. Each episode of this show focuses on the story of an individual Ukiyo-e print and also reveals the way of life in Old Tokyo at this time as well as revealing the stories behind the images and the arti
The Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions. This time: Ainu Houses.
"Keitora" are Japanese light pickup trucks. They're used to transport goods, but that's far from their only role. In a 5-minute digest, we discover the surprising possibilities of keitora.
Japanese melons are known to be juicy and intensely sweet. Their beautiful netting patterns indicate careful cultivation and wonderful flavor. Meet dedicated farmers and savor a truly versatile fruit.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
Koji Mayuyama, a pottery restorer, secretly kept a number of damaged items from antique dealers. He returns them to their pre-breaking appearance. This show sticks to his secret workshop.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
This year saw the end of Sominsai, a festival in which loinclothed men plunge into freezing water, are enveloped in smoke, and jostle through the night to grasp a lucky sack as a form of prayer.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
Narcotics agents are drug crime specialists who can never reveal their names or faces. They protect everyday life, fighting an unseen battle back and forth on the frontline.
Featured recipe: Buttered Mackerel with Ponzu; Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.
A program for upper primary to lower secondary school children to explore the everyday technologies all around them. Each episode takes a piece of familiar tech to find out what it does and how.