2024-09-16
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.
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.
The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea. We explore their history and legacy, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time, Nii Oshima Island.
The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years becoming steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Watch these 23-stone behemoth Sumo battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual and spirituality. The Grand Sumo Highlights brings you the best clips from the most exciting matches in the ring between the greatest Sumo wrestlers of modern times comp
The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years, steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Uncover the lives of these extraordinary athletes in this Japanese TV documentary show. Discover the techniques, disciplines, traditions, and training these 23-stone behemoth Sumo use in the battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual. Sumopedia delivers v
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.
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: lint rollers & rotating beacon lights.
Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.
Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens. Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps!
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.
Under intense fire from the Russian forces, Ukrainian civilians-turned-soldiers document their first experiences on the battlefield using smartphones and cameras to show the do-or-die reality of war.
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.
Mizuki Shigeru, the legendary manga artist known for GeGeGe no Kitaro. Urasawa Naoki is joined by Mizuki's former assistants to discuss the yokai master's techniques with original manuscripts.
Fly high from Shizuoka Airport, the nearest to Mt. Fuji! Breathtaking window views and special cockpit footage await!
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.
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: enka singer Nagayama Yoko, who debuted as a pop idol 40 years ago; and MYTH & ROID, who work on themes for internationally successful games and anime shows.
Today: reporting to a superior that a coworker is ill. Tran Dinh Thang works at a construction firm in Kanagawa. In a roleplay challenge, he must report to a superior that a coworker has become ill.
On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki.
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.
Declared extinct in the wild in Japan in the 1980s, the crested ibis has made a dramatic comeback following an artificial breeding and release program. But in the end, mother nature has the last word.
Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.
Come check out "Pro Tips" and "Improvement Points" that will help you jump hurdles with confidence and rhythm.
This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.
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.
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: lint rollers & rotating beacon lights.
Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The Algorithm Exercise", etc.
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.
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.
The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea. We explore their history and legacy, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time, Nii Oshima Island.
The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years becoming steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Watch these 23-stone behemoth Sumo battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual and spirituality. The Grand Sumo Highlights brings you the best clips from the most exciting matches in the ring between the greatest Sumo wrestlers of modern times comp
The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years, steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Uncover the lives of these extraordinary athletes in this Japanese TV documentary show. Discover the techniques, disciplines, traditions, and training these 23-stone behemoth Sumo use in the battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual. Sumopedia delivers v
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
German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses, or "Sento." He hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses.
We visit cafe owner Kayla Afrin from Canada who organizes a festival in her adoptive Iizuna, Nagano, as well as English Tumi Grendel Markan, a guide at a Japanese sword museum in Setouchi, Okayama.
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.
The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea. We explore their history and legacy, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time, Noshima Island.
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.
Japanese railway companies are introducing an AI-powered system that helps customers recover items that they lost or left behind. We learn helpful phrases and go through practice scenarios.
#22 Let's take a photo.; Encourage someone to do something with you by replacing "masu" at the end of a verb with "mashoo." "Torimasu" becomes "torimashoo.".
Local foreign residents have been helping people stricken by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake through ongoing support activities, starting with an emergency curry kitchen and meeting changing needs.
This time we introduce "Navigating Disasters," which presents various ways to decrease the damage of disasters. In this episode, we show some methods we Japanese obtained through many quakes.
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
Hokkaido; Takeya Takayuki (model maker) Fishing boats in the herring industry-which thrived here until the 1950s-featured swirling decorations that made a big impression on Takeya, a Hokkaido native.
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.
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
A gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan. This time: the birthplace of tonkotsu, Fukuoka. Looking at three different styles, we'll learn this ramen's secrets, and the story of its creation.
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: enka singer Nagayama Yoko, who debuted as a pop idol 40 years ago; and MYTH & ROID, who work on themes for internationally successful games and anime shows.
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
Let's see Japan by car! We'll be driving through Hiroshima Prefecture, with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, we'll make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!
The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years becoming steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Watch these 23-stone behemoth Sumo battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual and spirituality. The Grand Sumo Highlights brings you the best clips from the most exciting matches in the ring between the greatest Sumo wrestlers of modern times comp
The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years, steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Uncover the lives of these extraordinary athletes in this Japanese TV documentary show. Discover the techniques, disciplines, traditions, and training these 23-stone behemoth Sumo use in the battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual. Sumopedia delivers v
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.
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.
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.
We visit cafe owner Kayla Afrin from Canada who organizes a festival in her adoptive Iizuna, Nagano, as well as English Tumi Grendel Markan, a guide at a Japanese sword museum in Setouchi, Okayama.
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
Akita; Koike Kazuko (creative director) Nishimonai Bon Odori Festival has continued for over 700 years. Koike finds timeless beauty in the costumes, remade using beloved family kimono.
Japanese railway companies are introducing an AI-powered system that helps customers recover items that they lost or left behind. We learn helpful phrases and go through practice scenarios.
#22 Let's take a photo.; Encourage someone to do something with you by replacing "masu" at the end of a verb with "mashoo." "Torimasu" becomes "torimashoo.".
Local foreign residents have been helping people stricken by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake through ongoing support activities, starting with an emergency curry kitchen and meeting changing needs.
This time we introduce "Navigating Disasters," which presents various ways to decrease the damage of disasters. In this episode, we show some methods we Japanese obtained through many quakes.
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
A fantastic tale of love for local flavor, set in Kurume, birthplace of tonkotsu ramen.
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.
Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. We introduce two artists who create paper "animals." and our expert "Dr. Origami," will teach you how to make an easy origami craft.
Every July, the Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine holds the Nachi Fire Festival, one of Japan's top three of its kind. The event involves transporting gods home to Nachi Waterfall on portable shrines.
The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years becoming steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Watch these 23-stone behemoth Sumo battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual and spirituality. The Grand Sumo Highlights brings you the best clips from the most exciting matches in the ring between the greatest Sumo wrestlers of modern times comp
The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years, steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Uncover the lives of these extraordinary athletes in this Japanese TV documentary show. Discover the techniques, disciplines, traditions, and training these 23-stone behemoth Sumo use in the battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual. Sumopedia delivers v
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.
Take a drive in Kagoshima! After circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, we head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilizing geothermal energy, where you'll feel the vitality of the earth!
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.
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: enka singer Nagayama Yoko, who debuted as a pop idol 40 years ago; and MYTH & ROID, who work on themes for internationally successful games and anime shows.
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.
Join animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki as he meets cats around the world! Today: in Barcelona, Spain and Kagurazaka, Tokyo. On Kitty Trivia, we learn what makes for a good boss cat.
We visit cafe owner Kayla Afrin from Canada who organizes a festival in her adoptive Iizuna, Nagano, as well as English Tumi Grendel Markan, a guide at a Japanese sword museum in Setouchi, Okayama.
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
Shirasu are baby Japanese anchovies. Known for their clear, silvery-white appearance, these tiny things are packed with umami and nutrients.
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
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
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.
Japanese railway companies are introducing an AI-powered system that helps customers recover items that they lost or left behind. We learn helpful phrases and go through practice scenarios.
#22 Let's take a photo.; Encourage someone to do something with you by replacing "masu" at the end of a verb with "mashoo." "Torimasu" becomes "torimashoo.".
Local foreign residents have been helping people stricken by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake through ongoing support activities, starting with an emergency curry kitchen and meeting changing needs.
This time we introduce "Navigating Disasters," which presents various ways to decrease the damage of disasters. In this episode, we show some methods we Japanese obtained through many quakes.
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
Yamagata; Nakui Naoko (book designer)Thread for traditional "shina" fabric takes a year to make. Ultrafine mohair is also made here, with a 60-year-old device. Nakui admires the hunt for improvement.
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.
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
A whirlwind tour of Hokkaido's best ramen! Why not whet your appetite with the origin story of Sapporo miso ramen?
From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises.
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
Take a drive in Fukushima! 13 years since the disaster, see its rejuvenated community and daily life. Visit the rest stop emblematic of this resilience and sense the locals' unyielding spirit.
We visit cafe owner Kayla Afrin from Canada who organizes a festival in her adoptive Iizuna, Nagano, as well as English Tumi Grendel Markan, a guide at a Japanese sword museum in Setouchi, Okayama.