NHK WORLD TV

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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Send

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

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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores a kabuki dance in which two actors play a total of eight different roles featuring Tokyo's famous Sanja Festival. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Lichen is an organism made from the symbiosis of fungus and algae. Although it can adapt to life in extremely harsh environments, manmade threats such as global warming are disrupting its existence. (Senderinfo).

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 (Senderinfo).

We visit northern Tokyo's Nishiarai, which evolved from a farming village into an industrial district and is now mainly residential. But the local temple has always been at the heart of the community. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Send

Recently more and more rikishi are eschewing belt-fighting in favor of pushing and thrusting attacks. Push-and-thrust rikishi help us break down the technique into three types based on distance. (Senderinfo).

Unique documentary series that takes viewers on an aerial journey over the Japanese archipelago. See the stunning landscapes, meet a variety of people, and discover more about their occupations and traditions. Through the changing seasons, take a look at the country's diversity, from the island of Hokkaido in the north, to the islands of Honshu and Shikoku, and Kyushu in the south. Viewers also ha

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

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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Send

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

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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Each autumn, sanma takes center stage across Japan. Kyle visits a bustling port to explore its traditions, then meets a chef who highlights the fish's subtle bitterness in refined French dishes. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

We visit northern Tokyo's Nishiarai, which evolved from a farming village into an industrial district and is now mainly residential. But the local temple has always been at the heart of the community. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores a kabuki dance in which two actors play a total of eight different roles featuring Tokyo's famous Sanja Festival. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Send

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

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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Send

Recently more and more rikishi are eschewing belt-fighting in favor of pushing and thrusting attacks. Push-and-thrust rikishi help us break down the technique into three types based on distance. (Senderinfo).

Unique documentary series that takes viewers on an aerial journey over the Japanese archipelago. See the stunning landscapes, meet a variety of people, and discover more about their occupations and traditions. Through the changing seasons, take a look at the country's diversity, from the island of Hokkaido in the north, to the islands of Honshu and Shikoku, and Kyushu in the south. Viewers also ha

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

Lichen is an organism made from the symbiosis of fungus and algae. Although it can adapt to life in extremely harsh environments, manmade threats such as global warming are disrupting its existence. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Each autumn, sanma takes center stage across Japan. Kyle visits a bustling port to explore its traditions, then meets a chef who highlights the fish's subtle bitterness in refined French dishes. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

We visit northern Tokyo's Nishiarai, which evolved from a farming village into an industrial district and is now mainly residential. But the local temple has always been at the heart of the community. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Send

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

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. (Senderinfo).

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores a kabuki dance in which two actors play a total of eight different roles featuring Tokyo's famous Sanja Festival. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Japan's first central wholesale market goes beyond mere distribution. With strong ties to local chefs and producers, it plays a major role in training professional connoisseurs. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

One year after the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake but recovery is slow. Non-profit organizations have been indispensable in supporting the victims and helping them to rebuild their lives. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Glasswork is an art form featuring delicate yet bold designs. We take a closer look at Japanese glassmaking, where artisanal skills are passed down and the craft evolves with the times. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Each autumn, sanma takes center stage across Japan. Kyle visits a bustling port to explore its traditions, then meets a chef who highlights the fish's subtle bitterness in refined French dishes. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

From things like cosplay and BL, Japan's female otaku are reshaping identity. Cultural anthropologist Liron Afriat explores how their passions reveal new ways of life for women in modern Japan. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Japan's first central wholesale market goes beyond mere distribution. With strong ties to local chefs and producers, it plays a major role in training professional connoisseurs. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

One year after the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake but recovery is slow. Non-profit organizations have been indispensable in supporting the victims and helping them to rebuild their lives. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Glasswork is an art form featuring delicate yet bold designs. We take a closer look at Japanese glassmaking, where artisanal skills are passed down and the craft evolves with the times. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

From things like cosplay and BL, Japan's female otaku are reshaping identity. Cultural anthropologist Liron Afriat explores how their passions reveal new ways of life for women in modern Japan. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Each autumn, sanma takes center stage across Japan. Kyle visits a bustling port to explore its traditions, then meets a chef who highlights the fish's subtle bitterness in refined French dishes. (Senderinfo).

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 (Senderinfo).

Japan's first central wholesale market goes beyond mere distribution. With strong ties to local chefs and producers, it plays a major role in training professional connoisseurs. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Send

Explore how rikishi perceive the sumo ring, a 4.55-meter circle built entirely by hand. Discover what it's made from, why it's so hard and how rikishi adapt to it, including foot gripping exercises! (Senderinfo).

Unique documentary series that takes viewers on an aerial journey over the Japanese archipelago. See the stunning landscapes, meet a variety of people, and discover more about their occupations and traditions. Through the changing seasons, take a look at the country's diversity, from the island of Hokkaido in the north, to the islands of Honshu and Shikoku, and Kyushu in the south. Viewers also ha

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

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. (Senderinfo).

One year after the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake but recovery is slow. Non-profit organizations have been indispensable in supporting the victims and helping them to rebuild their lives. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Glasswork is an art form featuring delicate yet bold designs. We take a closer look at Japanese glassmaking, where artisanal skills are passed down and the craft evolves with the times. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells. Join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Japan's first central wholesale market goes beyond mere distribution. With strong ties to local chefs and producers, it plays a major role in training professional connoisseurs. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

From things like cosplay and BL, Japan's female otaku are reshaping identity. Cultural anthropologist Liron Afriat explores how their passions reveal new ways of life for women in modern Japan. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

One year after the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake but recovery is slow. Non-profit organizations have been indispensable in supporting the victims and helping them to rebuild their lives. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Send

Explore how rikishi perceive the sumo ring, a 4.55-meter circle built entirely by hand. Discover what it's made from, why it's so hard and how rikishi adapt to it, including foot gripping exercises! (Senderinfo).

Unique documentary series that takes viewers on an aerial journey over the Japanese archipelago. See the stunning landscapes, meet a variety of people, and discover more about their occupations and traditions. Through the changing seasons, take a look at the country's diversity, from the island of Hokkaido in the north, to the islands of Honshu and Shikoku, and Kyushu in the south. Viewers also ha

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

In northern Japan, a senior esports team with an average age of 69 is aiming high. Pushed relentlessly by their coach, more than 30 years their junior, they dream of competing in a world championship. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Glasswork is an art form featuring delicate yet bold designs. We take a closer look at Japanese glassmaking, where artisanal skills are passed down and the craft evolves with the times. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells. Join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Japan's first central wholesale market goes beyond mere distribution. With strong ties to local chefs and producers, it plays a major role in training professional connoisseurs. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

One year after the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake but recovery is slow. Non-profit organizations have been indispensable in supporting the victims and helping them to rebuild their lives. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

From things like cosplay and BL, Japan's female otaku are reshaping identity. Cultural anthropologist Liron Afriat explores how their passions reveal new ways of life for women in modern Japan. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

After a military coup d'etat in Myanmar, a growing number of citizens have rushed to the Chinese border city of Ruili, struggling to rebuild their lives as they hope for the day when peace returns. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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

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. (Senderinfo).

Kushikatsu is a firm favorite in the foodie's paradise of Osaka. Fast, tasty and cheap, this deep-fried food on a stick is popular with Osakans who don't like wasting time and expect value for money. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells. Join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

NHK World JAPAN will broadcast Sumo Review. We will look back on the year 2025, a year in which many records were broken. We will also look ahead the Grand Sumo of 2026. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

After a military coup d'etat in Myanmar, a growing number of citizens have rushed to the Chinese border city of Ruili, struggling to rebuild their lives as they hope for the day when peace returns. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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

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. (Senderinfo).

Kushikatsu is a firm favorite in the foodie's paradise of Osaka. Fast, tasty and cheap, this deep-fried food on a stick is popular with Osakans who don't like wasting time and expect value for money. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

NHK World JAPAN will broadcast Sumo Review. We will look back on the year 2025, a year in which many records were broken. We will also look ahead the Grand Sumo of 2026. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells. Join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture. (Senderinfo).

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 (Senderinfo).

After a military coup d'etat in Myanmar, a growing number of citizens have rushed to the Chinese border city of Ruili, struggling to rebuild their lives as they hope for the day when peace returns. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Murase Hidehiro trains search-and-rescue dogs to save lives in disaster areas around the world. He talks about the importance of having dogs that are specifically able to respond to disasters in Asia. (Senderinfo).

Average rainfall levels worldwide increased by 53 mm in 2024, with heavy rains in countries like Thailand causing major flooding and water damage among the worst in Asia. (Senderinfo).

Meet Marcos Takato Ikegami, a Brazilian supermarket owner in Izumo city. He sells all sorts of imported goods, but the chance to learn more about his native culture will always be free. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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

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. (Senderinfo).

Kushikatsu is a firm favorite in the foodie's paradise of Osaka. Fast, tasty and cheap, this deep-fried food on a stick is popular with Osakans who don't like wasting time and expect value for money. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Today's theme: Playful Everyday Fabric. Textiles are everywhere in our lives. From bold patterns and vivid colors to updated designs for traditional cloth. Explore a world of playful fabric designs. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

After a military coup d'etat in Myanmar, a growing number of citizens have rushed to the Chinese border city of Ruili, struggling to rebuild their lives as they hope for the day when peace returns. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

NHK World JAPAN will broadcast Sumo Review. We will look back on the year 2025, a year in which many records were broken. We will also look ahead the Grand Sumo of 2026. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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

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. (Senderinfo).

Murase Hidehiro trains search-and-rescue dogs to save lives in disaster areas around the world. He talks about the importance of having dogs that are specifically able to respond to disasters in Asia. (Senderinfo).

Average rainfall levels worldwide increased by 53 mm in 2024, with heavy rains in countries like Thailand causing major flooding and water damage among the worst in Asia. (Senderinfo).

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

Immunotherapy is offering a new approach to uterine cancer. Genetic testing can help predict how effective it may be. We also explore a new iPS cell-based treatment that rejuvenates immune cells. (Senderinfo).

Kushikatsu is a firm favorite in the foodie's paradise of Osaka. Fast, tasty and cheap, this deep-fried food on a stick is popular with Osakans who don't like wasting time and expect value for money. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Today's theme: Playful Everyday Fabric. Textiles are everywhere in our lives. From bold patterns and vivid colors to updated designs for traditional cloth. Explore a world of playful fabric designs. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

After a military coup d'etat in Myanmar, a growing number of citizens have rushed to the Chinese border city of Ruili, struggling to rebuild their lives as they hope for the day when peace returns. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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

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. (Senderinfo).

Meet Marcos Takato Ikegami, a Brazilian supermarket owner in Izumo city. He sells all sorts of imported goods, but the chance to learn more about his native culture will always be free. (Senderinfo).

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

NHK World JAPAN will broadcast Sumo Review. We will look back on the year 2025, a year in which many records were broken. We will also look ahead the Grand Sumo of 2026. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

A 45-win streak and 32 career championship titles. Yokozuna Taiho dominated the ring in the 1960s and early '70s. In rare archival video, we revisit the life of this "Yokozuna of Yokozuna." (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

The Hisatsu Orange Railway connects Kumamoto and Kagoshima, where waves crest bountiful fishing grounds and a variety of citrus trees dot the area. Meet the residents who eek a living from these seas. (Senderinfo).

"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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Today's theme: Playful Everyday Fabric. Textiles are everywhere in our lives. From bold patterns and vivid colors to updated designs for traditional cloth. Explore a world of playful fabric designs. (Senderinfo).

Design Ah! is a Japanese award-winning educational television show for children, exploring design concepts and encouraging children's creative thinking. Each episode is made out of a number of short video clips, that demonstrate different types of designs, using everyday objects that surround us as examples, from chairs to comic books. It invites kids to look and be aware of their environment, to

This program employs "mitateru," a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Okayama Castle is unique and puzzles visitors. The keep shows a different face, depending on the direction, and each floor is a different shape. We look at how this mysterious castle was built. (Senderinfo).

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode focuses on "fumu," meaning "to step." Explore the unique culture behind them. (Senderinfo).

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

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. (Senderinfo).

the legendary band QURULI has prepared an exciting collaboration with Italian musicians, including Daniele Sepe, an iconic artist from Naples whom QURULI's Kishida Shigeru has admired for 20 years. (Senderinfo).

Heavy snow falling in a short time can threaten lives when it piles up on roofs, paralyzes roads, and brings social functions to a halt. We'll examine the reasons why heavy snows falls on Japan. (Senderinfo).

Igarashi Hisae (Interior designer) visits Osaka. Glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s. Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

A 45-win streak and 32 career championship titles. Yokozuna Taiho dominated the ring in the 1960s and early '70s. In rare archival video, we revisit the life of this "Yokozuna of Yokozuna." (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Okayama Castle is unique and puzzles visitors. The keep shows a different face, depending on the direction, and each floor is a different shape. We look at how this mysterious castle was built. (Senderinfo).

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode focuses on "fumu," meaning "to step." Explore the unique culture behind them. (Senderinfo).

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

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. (Senderinfo).

Today's theme: Playful Everyday Fabric. Textiles are everywhere in our lives. From bold patterns and vivid colors to updated designs for traditional cloth. Explore a world of playful fabric designs. (Senderinfo).

Design Ah! is a Japanese award-winning educational television show for children, exploring design concepts and encouraging children's creative thinking. Each episode is made out of a number of short video clips, that demonstrate different types of designs, using everyday objects that surround us as examples, from chairs to comic books. It invites kids to look and be aware of their environment, to

This program employs "mitateru," a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

The Hisatsu Orange Railway connects Kumamoto and Kagoshima, where waves crest bountiful fishing grounds and a variety of citrus trees dot the area. Meet the residents who eek a living from these seas. (Senderinfo).

"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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

the legendary band QURULI has prepared an exciting collaboration with Italian musicians, including Daniele Sepe, an iconic artist from Naples whom QURULI's Kishida Shigeru has admired for 20 years. (Senderinfo).

Heavy snow falling in a short time can threaten lives when it piles up on roofs, paralyzes roads, and brings social functions to a halt. We'll examine the reasons why heavy snows falls on Japan. (Senderinfo).

Igarashi Hisae (Interior designer) visits Osaka. Glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s. Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

A 45-win streak and 32 career championship titles. Yokozuna Taiho dominated the ring in the 1960s and early '70s. In rare archival video, we revisit the life of this "Yokozuna of Yokozuna." (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

This upbeat program combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world. (Senderinfo).

Design Ah! is a Japanese award-winning educational television show for children, exploring design concepts and encouraging children's creative thinking. Each episode is made out of a number of short video clips, that demonstrate different types of designs, using everyday objects that surround us as examples, from chairs to comic books. It invites kids to look and be aware of their environment, to

This program employs "mitateru," a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

The Hisatsu Orange Railway connects Kumamoto and Kagoshima, where waves crest bountiful fishing grounds and a variety of citrus trees dot the area. Meet the residents who eek a living from these seas. (Senderinfo).

"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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Okayama Castle is unique and puzzles visitors. The keep shows a different face, depending on the direction, and each floor is a different shape. We look at how this mysterious castle was built. (Senderinfo).

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode focuses on "fumu," meaning "to step." Explore the unique culture behind them. (Senderinfo).

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

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. (Senderinfo).

the legendary band QURULI has prepared an exciting collaboration with Italian musicians, including Daniele Sepe, an iconic artist from Naples whom QURULI's Kishida Shigeru has admired for 20 years. (Senderinfo).

Heavy snow falling in a short time can threaten lives when it piles up on roofs, paralyzes roads, and brings social functions to a halt. We'll examine the reasons why heavy snows falls on Japan. (Senderinfo).

Igarashi Hisae (Interior designer) visits Osaka. Glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s. Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

A 45-win streak and 32 career championship titles. Yokozuna Taiho dominated the ring in the 1960s and early '70s. In rare archival video, we revisit the life of this "Yokozuna of Yokozuna." (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

This upbeat program combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world. (Senderinfo).

Design Ah! is a Japanese award-winning educational television show for children, exploring design concepts and encouraging children's creative thinking. Each episode is made out of a number of short video clips, that demonstrate different types of designs, using everyday objects that surround us as examples, from chairs to comic books. It invites kids to look and be aware of their environment, to

This program employs "mitateru," a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

The Hisatsu Orange Railway connects Kumamoto and Kagoshima, where waves crest bountiful fishing grounds and a variety of citrus trees dot the area. Meet the residents who eek a living from these seas. (Senderinfo).

"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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

the legendary band QURULI has prepared an exciting collaboration with Italian musicians, including Daniele Sepe, an iconic artist from Naples whom QURULI's Kishida Shigeru has admired for 20 years. (Senderinfo).

Heavy snow falling in a short time can threaten lives when it piles up on roofs, paralyzes roads, and brings social functions to a halt. We'll examine the reasons why heavy snows falls on Japan. (Senderinfo).

Igarashi Hisae (Interior designer) visits Osaka. Glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s. Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Okayama Castle is unique and puzzles visitors. The keep shows a different face, depending on the direction, and each floor is a different shape. We look at how this mysterious castle was built. (Senderinfo).

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode focuses on "fumu," meaning "to step." Explore the unique culture behind them. (Senderinfo).

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

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. (Senderinfo).

The Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital was one of the only hospitals still standing after the dropping of the atomic bomb. Newly uncovered files shed light on the ensuing weeks and months at the hospital. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, two singer-songwriters: ex-Vocaloid producer Kamiyama Yoh, whose fanbase extends to China; and noa, who crafts music, lyrics, arrangements, and art. (Senderinfo).

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-1. (Senderinfo).

Goldfish in Japan range from beautiful to comical. A single ranchu – known as the "king of goldfish" – can cost millions of yen. In a 5-minute digest, we explore why they are so beloved. (Senderinfo).

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! (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character. We see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style and go stargazing with an astronomer. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Learn the principles of programming without a computer. Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of 5 core processes: analysis, combination, generalization, abstraction, and simulation. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Freiburg im Breisgau is a city in southwestern Germany commonly known as "Freiburg". In recent years, it has gained recognition as one of Germany's most environmentally friendly cities. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Animal psychology expert Watanabe Shigeru trained pigeons to differentiate between Picasso and Monet, and Java sparrows to recognize Bach. His work shows us what life as a scientist is all about. (Senderinfo).

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts. (Senderinfo).

Tuan-san, from Vietnam, works at an IT company. He wants to thank his superiors in Japanese. By role-playing and receiving guidance from experts, he'll learn a way to say thanks from the heart. (Senderinfo).

Artisan Takezawa Mutsumi's workshop lies at the foot of a mountain west of Tokyo. She makes pieces using leather from animals culled as pests, hides usually thrown away, but she gives them new life. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

The Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital was one of the only hospitals still standing after the dropping of the atomic bomb. Newly uncovered files shed light on the ensuing weeks and months at the hospital. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Students from around the world gathered in Mongolia for ABU Robocon 2025, competing with handmade robots in a basketball tournament where robots dribble, pass, shoot, and even slam dunk. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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 Tournament brings you every match from the ring between the greatest Sumo wrestlers of modern times competing to take the highest ranked

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. (Senderinfo).

Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character. We see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style and go stargazing with an astronomer. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Learn the principles of programming without a computer. Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of 5 core processes: analysis, combination, generalization, abstraction, and simulation. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, two singer-songwriters: ex-Vocaloid producer Kamiyama Yoh, whose fanbase extends to China; and noa, who crafts music, lyrics, arrangements, and art. (Senderinfo).

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-1. (Senderinfo).

Goldfish in Japan range from beautiful to comical. A single ranchu – known as the "king of goldfish" – can cost millions of yen. In a 5-minute digest, we explore why they are so beloved. (Senderinfo).

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! (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Animal psychology expert Watanabe Shigeru trained pigeons to differentiate between Picasso and Monet, and Java sparrows to recognize Bach. His work shows us what life as a scientist is all about. (Senderinfo).

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts. (Senderinfo).

Tuan-san, from Vietnam, works at an IT company. He wants to thank his superiors in Japanese. By role-playing and receiving guidance from experts, he'll learn a way to say thanks from the heart. (Senderinfo).

Artisan Takezawa Mutsumi's workshop lies at the foot of a mountain west of Tokyo. She makes pieces using leather from animals culled as pests, hides usually thrown away, but she gives them new life. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

The Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital was one of the only hospitals still standing after the dropping of the atomic bomb. Newly uncovered files shed light on the ensuing weeks and months at the hospital. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Students from around the world gathered in Mongolia for ABU Robocon 2025, competing with handmade robots in a basketball tournament where robots dribble, pass, shoot, and even slam dunk. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character. We see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style and go stargazing with an astronomer. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Learn the principles of programming without a computer. Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of 5 core processes: analysis, combination, generalization, abstraction, and simulation. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, two singer-songwriters: ex-Vocaloid producer Kamiyama Yoh, whose fanbase extends to China; and noa, who crafts music, lyrics, arrangements, and art. (Senderinfo).

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-1. (Senderinfo).

Goldfish in Japan range from beautiful to comical. A single ranchu – known as the "king of goldfish" – can cost millions of yen. In a 5-minute digest, we explore why they are so beloved. (Senderinfo).

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! (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Shirakami-Sanchi, or the Shirakami Mountain Range, is home to one of the world's largest beech forests. Its pristine environment hosts a variety of wildlife, as well as a group of hunter-gatherers. (Senderinfo).

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Homes. (Senderinfo).

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 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. (Senderinfo).

Animal psychology expert Watanabe Shigeru trained pigeons to differentiate between Picasso and Monet, and Java sparrows to recognize Bach. His work shows us what life as a scientist is all about. (Senderinfo).

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts. (Senderinfo).

Tuan-san, from Vietnam, works at an IT company. He wants to thank his superiors in Japanese. By role-playing and receiving guidance from experts, he'll learn a way to say thanks from the heart. (Senderinfo).

Artisan Takezawa Mutsumi's workshop lies at the foot of a mountain west of Tokyo. She makes pieces using leather from animals culled as pests, hides usually thrown away, but she gives them new life. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

The Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital was one of the only hospitals still standing after the dropping of the atomic bomb. Newly uncovered files shed light on the ensuing weeks and months at the hospital. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Students from around the world gathered in Mongolia for ABU Robocon 2025, competing with handmade robots in a basketball tournament where robots dribble, pass, shoot, and even slam dunk. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character. We see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style and go stargazing with an astronomer. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Learn the principles of programming without a computer. Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of 5 core processes: analysis, combination, generalization, abstraction, and simulation. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, two singer-songwriters: ex-Vocaloid producer Kamiyama Yoh, whose fanbase extends to China; and noa, who crafts music, lyrics, arrangements, and art. (Senderinfo).

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-1. (Senderinfo).

Goldfish in Japan range from beautiful to comical. A single ranchu – known as the "king of goldfish" – can cost millions of yen. In a 5-minute digest, we explore why they are so beloved. (Senderinfo).

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! (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Animal psychology expert Watanabe Shigeru trained pigeons to differentiate between Picasso and Monet, and Java sparrows to recognize Bach. His work shows us what life as a scientist is all about. (Senderinfo).

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts. (Senderinfo).

Tuan-san, from Vietnam, works at an IT company. He wants to thank his superiors in Japanese. By role-playing and receiving guidance from experts, he'll learn a way to say thanks from the heart. (Senderinfo).

Artisan Takezawa Mutsumi's workshop lies at the foot of a mountain west of Tokyo. She makes pieces using leather from animals culled as pests, hides usually thrown away, but she gives them new life. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Shirakami-Sanchi, or the Shirakami Mountain Range, is home to one of the world's largest beech forests. Its pristine environment hosts a variety of wildlife, as well as a group of hunter-gatherers. (Senderinfo).

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Homes. (Senderinfo).

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 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. (Senderinfo).

Meet Marcos Takato Ikegami, a Brazilian supermarket owner in Izumo city. He sells all sorts of imported goods, but the chance to learn more about his native culture will always be free. (Senderinfo).

Average rainfall levels worldwide increased by 53 mm in 2024, with heavy rains in countries like Thailand causing major flooding and water damage among the worst in Asia. (Senderinfo).

Igarashi Hisae (Interior designer) visits Osaka. Glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s. Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks. (Senderinfo).

We meet Ashraf Baburi in Chiba Prefecture who provides work to women in his native Afghanistan by importing traditional rugs they weave, and French-born Stephane Danton who runs a tea store in Tokyo. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Dogu. (Senderinfo).

Heavy snow falling in a short time can threaten lives when it piles up on roofs, paralyzes roads, and brings social functions to a halt. We'll examine the reasons why heavy snows falls on Japan. (Senderinfo).

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to kaku, or "to write." Explore the unique culture behind them. (Senderinfo).

#8 This is my friend, Ayaka-san.; To introduce someone to someone else, say a word to explain the relationship, followed by "no" and then the person's name and "desu". (Senderinfo).

Culture Crossroads comprises several regular programs with the theme of creating a multicultural society. They look at international exchange programs and give tips on disaster preparedness. (Senderinfo).

We introduce a lineup of programs conveying Japan's unique perspectives and cultural practices. Themes include falconry, etiquette, and the National Museum of Japanese History. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions, famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes. Every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents. (Senderinfo).

Luna, a girl who is uncomfortable with doctor's office, comes to understand the value of medicine via the thrilling explanations of a mysterious doctor. This episode is about doctor's office. (Senderinfo).

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

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. (Senderinfo).

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

Since ancient times, safflowers grown in Yonezawa have been used to dye fabric a deep red color associated with the sun. Experience its mysterious, vivid beauty through time-lapse footage. (Senderinfo).

The Ultimate in Urban Mining: This episode features companies that have come up with innovative ways of extracting strategic minerals such as gold, cobalt, and platinum from urban waste. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Gojinjo Taiko is a wild, powerful performance by masked drummers. It originated 400 years ago, when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army. (Senderinfo).

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

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." (Senderinfo).

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 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. (Senderinfo).

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

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. (Senderinfo).

Furofuki daikon with two sauces. Both sauces use a fresh white miso base, but one is made with chopped butterbur and the other with yuzu citrus. Serve with boiled daikon. (Senderinfo).

We meet Ashraf Baburi in Chiba Prefecture who provides work to women in his native Afghanistan by importing traditional rugs they weave, and French-born Stephane Danton who runs a tea store in Tokyo. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions, famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes. Every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents. (Senderinfo).

Luna, a girl who is uncomfortable with doctor's office, comes to understand the value of medicine via the thrilling explanations of a mysterious doctor. This episode is about doctor's office. (Senderinfo).

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to kaku, or "to write." Explore the unique culture behind them. (Senderinfo).

#8 This is my friend, Ayaka-san.; To introduce someone to someone else, say a word to explain the relationship, followed by "no" and then the person's name and "desu". (Senderinfo).

Culture Crossroads comprises several regular programs with the theme of creating a multicultural society. They look at international exchange programs and give tips on disaster preparedness. (Senderinfo).

We introduce a lineup of programs conveying Japan's unique perspectives and cultural practices. Themes include falconry, etiquette, and the National Museum of Japanese History. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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

Since ancient times, safflowers grown in Yonezawa have been used to dye fabric a deep red color associated with the sun. Experience its mysterious, vivid beauty through time-lapse footage. (Senderinfo).

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

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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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

Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces. See the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography. (Senderinfo).

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 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. (Senderinfo).

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

The Ultimate in Urban Mining: This episode features companies that have come up with innovative ways of extracting strategic minerals such as gold, cobalt, and platinum from urban waste. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions, famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes. Every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents. (Senderinfo).

We meet Ashraf Baburi in Chiba Prefecture who provides work to women in his native Afghanistan by importing traditional rugs they weave, and French-born Stephane Danton who runs a tea store in Tokyo. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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

Since ancient times, safflowers grown in Yonezawa have been used to dye fabric a deep red color associated with the sun. Experience its mysterious, vivid beauty through time-lapse footage. (Senderinfo).

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. (Send

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

A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life. (Senderinfo).

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 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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces. See the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography. (Senderinfo).

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to kaku, or "to write." Explore the unique culture behind them. (Senderinfo).

#8 This is my friend, Ayaka-san.; To introduce someone to someone else, say a word to explain the relationship, followed by "no" and then the person's name and "desu". (Senderinfo).

Culture Crossroads comprises several regular programs with the theme of creating a multicultural society. They look at international exchange programs and give tips on disaster preparedness. (Senderinfo).

We introduce a lineup of programs conveying Japan's unique perspectives and cultural practices. Themes include falconry, etiquette, and the National Museum of Japanese History. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Gojinjo Taiko is a wild, powerful performance by masked drummers. It originated 400 years ago, when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army. (Senderinfo).

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

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." (Senderinfo).

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

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. (Senderinfo).

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

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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions, famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes. Every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents. (Senderinfo).

Luna, a girl who is uncomfortable with doctor's office, comes to understand the value of medicine via the thrilling explanations of a mysterious doctor. This episode is about doctor's office. (Senderinfo).

We meet Ashraf Baburi in Chiba Prefecture who provides work to women in his native Afghanistan by importing traditional rugs they weave, and French-born Stephane Danton who runs a tea store in Tokyo. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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

Since ancient times, safflowers grown in Yonezawa have been used to dye fabric a deep red color associated with the sun. Experience its mysterious, vivid beauty through time-lapse footage. (Senderinfo).

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 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. (Senderinfo).

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

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. (Senderinfo).

Luna, a girl who is uncomfortable with doctor's office, comes to understand the value of medicine via the thrilling explanations of a mysterious doctor. This episode is about medicine. (Senderinfo).

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to kaku, or "to write." Explore the unique culture behind them. (Senderinfo).

#8 This is my friend, Ayaka-san.; To introduce someone to someone else, say a word to explain the relationship, followed by "no" and then the person's name and "desu". (Senderinfo).

Culture Crossroads comprises several regular programs with the theme of creating a multicultural society. They look at international exchange programs and give tips on disaster preparedness. (Senderinfo).

We introduce a lineup of programs conveying Japan's unique perspectives and cultural practices. Themes include falconry, etiquette, and the National Museum of Japanese History. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Gojinjo Taiko is a wild, powerful performance by masked drummers. It originated 400 years ago, when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army. (Senderinfo).

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

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." (Senderinfo).

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. (Send

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

A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life. (Senderinfo).

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

One year after the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake but recovery is slow. Non-profit organizations have been indispensable in supporting the victims and helping them to rebuild their lives. (Senderinfo).

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

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. (Senderinfo).

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions, famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes. Every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces. See the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography. (Senderinfo).

We meet Ashraf Baburi in Chiba Prefecture who provides work to women in his native Afghanistan by importing traditional rugs they weave, and French-born Stephane Danton who runs a tea store in Tokyo. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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

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." (Senderinfo).

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to kaku, or "to write." Explore the unique culture behind them. (Senderinfo).

#8 This is my friend, Ayaka-san.; To introduce someone to someone else, say a word to explain the relationship, followed by "no" and then the person's name and "desu". (Senderinfo).

Culture Crossroads comprises several regular programs with the theme of creating a multicultural society. They look at international exchange programs and give tips on disaster preparedness. (Senderinfo).

We introduce a lineup of programs conveying Japan's unique perspectives and cultural practices. Themes include falconry, etiquette, and the National Museum of Japanese History. (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

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

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