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).

For the sake of their families, Nepalese men are working for the Russian military. Wages 10 times higher than in Nepal are promised, but as many go missing, their families await word on their fate. (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).

Completed in the 1960s and representing a fresh start for Japan, the new Imperial Palace showcases exceptional artistry and craftsmanship (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).

Three days in the life of...Stay in one location for 72 hours, catching glimpses into people's lives as they open up and share. (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).

Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the company's plans to survive this time, following its previous triumphs over crises. (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).

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese 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

Episode 3 of this series on COP30 in Brazil looks at AMOC, an ocean current in the Atlantic. It transports warm water to the north, but melting ice threatens to stop it entirely. (Senderinfo).

Do you know what to do when disaster strikes? If you don't, Andrew Mitchell from the UK has some stories to tell you from his own experience living through the 2016 Kumamoto quakes. (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).

For the sake of their families, Nepalese men are working for the Russian military. Wages 10 times higher than in Nepal are promised, but as many go missing, their families await word on their fate. (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).

Completed in the 1960s and representing a fresh start for Japan, the new Imperial Palace showcases exceptional artistry and craftsmanship (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: Reimagining Analog Design. Analog is making a comeback, offering a human appeal to our five senses that digital lacks. Explore designs that reveal the charm and potential of analog. (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).

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese 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).

In Hiroshima, as atomic bomb survivors age, preserving their memories has become a pressing issue. We follow Sumioka Kenta's efforts to further the cause of peace, through the creativity of youth. (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).

For the sake of their families, Nepalese men are working for the Russian military. Wages 10 times higher than in Nepal are promised, but as many go missing, their families await word on their fate. (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

Episode 3 of this series on COP30 in Brazil looks at AMOC, an ocean current in the Atlantic. It transports warm water to the north, but melting ice threatens to stop it entirely. (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

Pancreatic disease develops deep inside the body, making early detection difficult. We report on efforts to find it sooner using endoscopic ultrasound, and on doctors working on new treatments. (Senderinfo).

Completed in the 1960s and representing a fresh start for Japan, the new Imperial Palace showcases exceptional artistry and craftsmanship (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: Reimagining Analog Design. Analog is making a comeback, offering a human appeal to our five senses that digital lacks. Explore designs that reveal the charm and potential of analog. (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).

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese 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).

For the sake of their families, Nepalese men are working for the Russian military. Wages 10 times higher than in Nepal are promised, but as many go missing, their families await word on their fate. (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).

Do you know what to do when disaster strikes? If you don't, Andrew Mitchell from the UK has some stories to tell you from his own experience living through the 2016 Kumamoto quakes. (Senderinfo).

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: super-absorbent towels. (Senderinfo).

After a slow start, Japanese washing machines have become some of the most advanced in the world. We look at their development and the latest innovations. (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).

Go behind the scenes at one of the world's top piano competitions, where joy, heartbreak, and unexpected miracles unfold as young virtuosos take the stage to embody the music of Chopin. (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).

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in a Japan you didn't know existed. (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: Reimagining Analog Design. Analog is making a comeback, offering a human appeal to our five senses that digital lacks. Explore designs that reveal the charm and potential of analog. (Senderinfo).

This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy. With the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. (Senderinfo).

The proactive science education program which encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. (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 search for the Yarokamizu, told of in the Kiso River region of Aichi as a yokai that raises awareness of environmental disasters, and also recognized as a local deity. (Senderinfo).

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

Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters. We'll go behind the scenes to explore the tower's advanced technologies. (Senderinfo).

Ehime; Nagazumi Takashi (musician) Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention. (Senderinfo).

Explore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes. (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).

Go behind the scenes at one of the world's top piano competitions, where joy, heartbreak, and unexpected miracles unfold as young virtuosos take the stage to embody the music of Chopin. (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).

In this episode, we search for the Yarokamizu, told of in the Kiso River region of Aichi as a yokai that raises awareness of environmental disasters, and also recognized as a local deity. (Senderinfo).

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

Today's theme: Reimagining Analog Design. Analog is making a comeback, offering a human appeal to our five senses that digital lacks. Explore designs that reveal the charm and potential of analog. (Senderinfo).

This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy. With the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. (Senderinfo).

The proactive science education program which encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. (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).

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in a Japan you didn't know existed. (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).

Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters. We'll go behind the scenes to explore the tower's advanced technologies. (Senderinfo).

Ehime; Nagazumi Takashi (musician) Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention. (Senderinfo).

Explore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes. (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).

Go behind the scenes at one of the world's top piano competitions, where joy, heartbreak, and unexpected miracles unfold as young virtuosos take the stage to embody the music of Chopin. (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).

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).

This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy. With the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. (Senderinfo).

The proactive science education program which encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. (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).

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in a Japan you didn't know existed. (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 search for the Yarokamizu, told of in the Kiso River region of Aichi as a yokai that raises awareness of environmental disasters, and also recognized as a local deity. (Senderinfo).

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

Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters. We'll go behind the scenes to explore the tower's advanced technologies. (Senderinfo).

Ehime; Nagazumi Takashi (musician) Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention. (Senderinfo).

Explore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes. (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).

Go behind the scenes at one of the world's top piano competitions, where joy, heartbreak, and unexpected miracles unfold as young virtuosos take the stage to embody the music of Chopin. (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).

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).

This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy. With the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. (Senderinfo).

The proactive science education program which encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. (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).

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in a Japan you didn't know existed. (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 search for the Yarokamizu, told of in the Kiso River region of Aichi as a yokai that raises awareness of environmental disasters, and also recognized as a local deity. (Senderinfo).

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

Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters. We'll go behind the scenes to explore the tower's advanced technologies. (Senderinfo).

Ehime; Nagazumi Takashi (musician) Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention. (Senderinfo).

Originating in Japan, the phenomenon of wind phones has now spread worldwide. These special phones, which aren't connected to a telephone line, have the power to connect people with lost loved ones. (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).

Many of those who visit a small coffee shop in Kumamoto are dealing with the loss of someone dear to them. In the four years since the café opened, dozens have found comfort there. One woman, after years of fertility treatments, became pregnant at last, only to lose her son to illness soon after his birth. One man lost his daughter to a traffic accident just before she was to graduate from college

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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, all-female band SILENT SIREN (soon marking their 15th anniversary) and 11-member Hello! Project idol group Juice=Juice are in the studio to chat and perform. (Senderinfo).

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-3. (Senderinfo).

Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact, comfortable spaces for cooking and eating. We look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home. (Senderinfo).

Tokushima has long been famed for its indigo. We visit an indigo-dyeing workshop and meet their mascot, Natsu. Next, we make a wish at a shrine that's popular with cats and cat lovers alike. (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 spotlight's on MAO, the latest from manga legend Takahashi Rumiko. Featuring handwritten comments from Takahashi, we go behind the scenes of the upcoming anime and the team bringing it to life. (Senderinfo).

This heartwarming animated series features five-year-old Mee. "Why do we wear underpants?" "Why doesn't my friend want to be tickled?" Everyday questions spark Mee's imagination, leading to wonderful thought experiments that help Mee learn more about Mee's self! Through gender-neutral storytelling and universal themes about the self, one's body, and life, the series nurtures children's self-esteem

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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).

A gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan. This time: the birthplace of tonkotsu, Fukuoka. Looking at the Hakata and Nagahama styles, we'll learn these ramens' secrets, and the story of its creation. (Senderinfo).

Kyoto Confections, experience Kyoto culture through all your senses. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. (Senderinfo).

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

A popular tourist train in Kyushu's Takachiho area is powered by fuel made from leftover ramen soup! Starting from zero, trucking company owner Nishida Masumi developed his own biodiesel. (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).

Two weeks after the Fukushima nuclear accident, a worst-case scenario was delivered to the prime minister. Who would risk their lives to rein in the reactors? Key actors revisit those tense days. (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).

Many of those who visit a small coffee shop in Kumamoto are dealing with the loss of someone dear to them. In the four years since the café opened, dozens have found comfort there. One woman, after years of fertility treatments, became pregnant at last, only to lose her son to illness soon after his birth. One man lost his daughter to a traffic accident just before she was to graduate from college

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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).

The spotlight's on MAO, the latest from manga legend Takahashi Rumiko. Featuring handwritten comments from Takahashi, we go behind the scenes of the upcoming anime and the team bringing it to life. (Senderinfo).

This heartwarming animated series features five-year-old Mee. "Why do we wear underpants?" "Why doesn't my friend want to be tickled?" Everyday questions spark Mee's imagination, leading to wonderful thought experiments that help Mee learn more about Mee's self! Through gender-neutral storytelling and universal themes about the self, one's body, and life, the series nurtures children's self-esteem

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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, all-female band SILENT SIREN (soon marking their 15th anniversary) and 11-member Hello! Project idol group Juice=Juice are in the studio to chat and perform. (Senderinfo).

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-3. (Senderinfo).

Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact, comfortable spaces for cooking and eating. We look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home. (Senderinfo).

Tokushima has long been famed for its indigo. We visit an indigo-dyeing workshop and meet their mascot, Natsu. Next, we make a wish at a shrine that's popular with cats and cat lovers alike. (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 gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan. This time: the birthplace of tonkotsu, Fukuoka. Looking at the Hakata and Nagahama styles, we'll learn these ramens' secrets, and the story of its creation. (Senderinfo).

Kyoto Confections, experience Kyoto culture through all your senses. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. (Senderinfo).

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

A popular tourist train in Kyushu's Takachiho area is powered by fuel made from leftover ramen soup! Starting from zero, trucking company owner Nishida Masumi developed his own biodiesel. (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).

Two weeks after the Fukushima nuclear accident, a worst-case scenario was delivered to the prime minister. Who would risk their lives to rein in the reactors? Key actors revisit those tense days. (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).

Many of those who visit a small coffee shop in Kumamoto are dealing with the loss of someone dear to them. In the four years since the café opened, dozens have found comfort there. One woman, after years of fertility treatments, became pregnant at last, only to lose her son to illness soon after his birth. One man lost his daughter to a traffic accident just before she was to graduate from college

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 spotlight's on MAO, the latest from manga legend Takahashi Rumiko. Featuring handwritten comments from Takahashi, we go behind the scenes of the upcoming anime and the team bringing it to life. (Senderinfo).

This heartwarming animated series features five-year-old Mee. "Why do we wear underpants?" "Why doesn't my friend want to be tickled?" Everyday questions spark Mee's imagination, leading to wonderful thought experiments that help Mee learn more about Mee's self! Through gender-neutral storytelling and universal themes about the self, one's body, and life, the series nurtures children's self-esteem

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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, all-female band SILENT SIREN (soon marking their 15th anniversary) and 11-member Hello! Project idol group Juice=Juice are in the studio to chat and perform. (Senderinfo).

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-3. (Senderinfo).

Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact, comfortable spaces for cooking and eating. We look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home. (Senderinfo).

Tokushima has long been famed for its indigo. We visit an indigo-dyeing workshop and meet their mascot, Natsu. Next, we make a wish at a shrine that's popular with cats and cat lovers alike. (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).

A gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan. This time: the birthplace of tonkotsu, Fukuoka. Looking at the Hakata and Nagahama styles, we'll learn these ramens' secrets, and the story of its creation. (Senderinfo).

Kyoto Confections, experience Kyoto culture through all your senses. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. (Senderinfo).

Originating in Japan, the phenomenon of wind phones has now spread worldwide. These special phones, which aren't connected to a telephone line, have the power to connect people with lost loved ones. (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).

Many of those who visit a small coffee shop in Kumamoto are dealing with the loss of someone dear to them. In the four years since the café opened, dozens have found comfort there. One woman, after years of fertility treatments, became pregnant at last, only to lose her son to illness soon after his birth. One man lost his daughter to a traffic accident just before she was to graduate from college

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 spotlight's on MAO, the latest from manga legend Takahashi Rumiko. Featuring handwritten comments from Takahashi, we go behind the scenes of the upcoming anime and the team bringing it to life. (Senderinfo).

This heartwarming animated series features five-year-old Mee. "Why do we wear underpants?" "Why doesn't my friend want to be tickled?" Everyday questions spark Mee's imagination, leading to wonderful thought experiments that help Mee learn more about Mee's self! Through gender-neutral storytelling and universal themes about the self, one's body, and life, the series nurtures children's self-esteem

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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, all-female band SILENT SIREN (soon marking their 15th anniversary) and 11-member Hello! Project idol group Juice=Juice are in the studio to chat and perform. (Senderinfo).

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-3. (Senderinfo).

Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact, comfortable spaces for cooking and eating. We look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home. (Senderinfo).

Tokushima has long been famed for its indigo. We visit an indigo-dyeing workshop and meet their mascot, Natsu. Next, we make a wish at a shrine that's popular with cats and cat lovers alike. (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 gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan. This time: the birthplace of tonkotsu, Fukuoka. Looking at the Hakata and Nagahama styles, we'll learn these ramens' secrets, and the story of its creation. (Senderinfo).

Kyoto Confections, experience Kyoto culture through all your senses. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. (Senderinfo).

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

A popular tourist train in Kyushu's Takachiho area is powered by fuel made from leftover ramen soup! Starting from zero, trucking company owner Nishida Masumi developed his own biodiesel. (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).

Do you know what to do when disaster strikes? If you don't, Andrew Mitchell from the UK has some stories to tell you from his own experience living through the 2016 Kumamoto quakes. (Senderinfo).

Episode 3 of this series on COP30 in Brazil looks at AMOC, an ocean current in the Atlantic. It transports warm water to the north, but melting ice threatens to stop it entirely. (Senderinfo).

Ehime; Nagazumi Takashi (musician) Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention. (Senderinfo).

Our team visits a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Ibaraki Pref., to witness the skills of the glassblowers and lampworkers, and learn about the secrets that heat-resistant glass holds. (Senderinfo).

Shimauta is the soul music of Amami Oshima. Islanders have long used it to convey feelings in good times and bad. The history of the music and of the island itself is conveyed in time-lapse footage. (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 series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons. (Senderinfo).

Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters. We'll go behind the scenes to explore the tower's advanced technologies. (Senderinfo).

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

#17 I've been traveling around Japan.; To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling). (Senderinfo).

Is there a meal you'll never forget? People with international roots living in Japan take you on a tasty exploration of the dishes that brought timely emotional support in their lives. (Senderinfo).

Throughout April, NHK WORLD-JAPAN marks 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquakes by showing related programs. Learn about efforts to restore Kumamoto Castle, and the Minami-Aso Luna Observatory. (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 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).

This episode focuses on how precision engineering and selective breeding are being used to reduce pollen and bring relief to millions of hay fever sufferers. (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).

On New Year's Eve, families in northeast Japan are visited by monster-like figures called namahage. We follow a group of men trying to keep up their proud tradition as the local population dwindles. (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).

Our team visits a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Ibaraki Pref., to witness the skills of the glassblowers and lampworkers, and learn about the secrets that heat-resistant glass holds. (Senderinfo).

Shimauta is the soul music of Amami Oshima. Islanders have long used it to convey feelings in good times and bad. The history of the music and of the island itself is conveyed in time-lapse footage. (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 Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to foot and leg. Explore the unique culture behind them. (Senderinfo).

#17 I've been traveling around Japan.; To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling). (Senderinfo).

Is there a meal you'll never forget? People with international roots living in Japan take you on a tasty exploration of the dishes that brought timely emotional support in their lives. (Senderinfo).

Throughout April, NHK WORLD-JAPAN marks 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquakes by showing related programs. Learn about efforts to restore Kumamoto Castle, and the Minami-Aso Luna Observatory. (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 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).

On New Year's Eve, families in northeast Japan are visited by monster-like figures called namahage. We follow a group of men trying to keep up their proud tradition as the local population dwindles. (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).

Michael Keida explores the deep roots and enduring appeal of artisanal kokuto, the traditional sugar of the Okinawa islands. (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).

Our team visits a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Ibaraki Pref., to witness the skills of the glassblowers and lampworkers, and learn about the secrets that heat-resistant glass holds. (Senderinfo).

Shimauta is the soul music of Amami Oshima. Islanders have long used it to convey feelings in good times and bad. The history of the music and of the island itself is conveyed in time-lapse footage. (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

Is there a meal you'll never forget? People with international roots living in Japan take you on a tasty exploration of the dishes that brought timely emotional support in their lives. (Senderinfo).

Throughout April, NHK WORLD-JAPAN marks 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquakes by showing related programs. Learn about efforts to restore Kumamoto Castle, and the Minami-Aso Luna Observatory. (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).

Komagome is the birthplace of Somei-yoshino, the most popular cherry blossom variety in Japan. We visit a scenic garden, meet locals who cultivate cherry tree saplings, and explore shopping streets. (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 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).

Japanese researchers have been uncovering previously unknown effects of vitamin C in the body. We report on their latest findings, such as the power to strengthen the bones and prevent dementia. (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).

Our team visits a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Ibaraki Pref., to witness the skills of the glassblowers and lampworkers, and learn about the secrets that heat-resistant glass holds. (Senderinfo).

Shimauta is the soul music of Amami Oshima. Islanders have long used it to convey feelings in good times and bad. The history of the music and of the island itself is conveyed in time-lapse footage. (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).

On New Year's Eve, families in northeast Japan are visited by monster-like figures called namahage. We follow a group of men trying to keep up their proud tradition as the local population dwindles. (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 Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to foot and leg. Explore the unique culture behind them. (Senderinfo).

#17 I've been traveling around Japan.; To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling). (Senderinfo).

Is there a meal you'll never forget? People with international roots living in Japan take you on a tasty exploration of the dishes that brought timely emotional support in their lives. (Senderinfo).

Throughout April, NHK WORLD-JAPAN marks 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquakes by showing related programs. Learn about efforts to restore Kumamoto Castle, and the Minami-Aso Luna Observatory. (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

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).

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

Japanese authorities are trying to recover thousands of toy guns that can fire live rounds with potentially lethal effect. NHK investigated how these dangerous products entered circulation. (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).

Japanese researchers have been uncovering previously unknown effects of vitamin C in the body. We report on their latest findings, such as the power to strengthen the bones and prevent dementia. (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).

Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters. We'll go behind the scenes to explore the tower's advanced technologies. (Senderinfo).

Episode 3 of this series on COP30 in Brazil looks at AMOC, an ocean current in the Atlantic. It transports warm water to the north, but melting ice threatens to stop it entirely. (Senderinfo).

Oku-Izumo is home to an ancient technique for making the steel used in Japanese swords. We meet a blacksmith who has inherited the tradition, and enjoy local scenery presented in time-lapse images. (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 Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to foot and leg. Explore the unique culture behind them. (Senderinfo).

#17 I've been traveling around Japan.; To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling). (Senderinfo).

Is there a meal you'll never forget? People with international roots living in Japan take you on a tasty exploration of the dishes that brought timely emotional support in their lives. (Senderinfo).

Throughout April, NHK WORLD-JAPAN marks 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquakes by showing related programs. Learn about efforts to restore Kumamoto Castle, and the Minami-Aso Luna Observatory. (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).

On New Year's Eve, families in northeast Japan are visited by monster-like figures called namahage. We follow a group of men trying to keep up their proud tradition as the local population dwindles. (Senderinfo).