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).

During Syria's 13-year civil war, more than 100,000 people are thought to have disappeared. In the aftermath of conflict, families are seeking truth, justice, and hope for the future. (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

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

Nuclear medicine therapy involves delivering radiation-emitting drugs directly inside the body to treat refractory cancers. We explore the mechanism of the therapy and the latest developments. (Senderinfo).

Photographer and film director Ninagawa Mika is known for her vibrantly colorful works. She shares insight into her latest exhibition, as well as her thoughts on life and peace. (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: Shaping Memories. Memories bring back emotions as well as events. As vast amounts of data is exchanged in our digital society, new designs focus on how to capture and recall memories. (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).

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

During Syria's 13-year civil war, more than 100,000 people are thought to have disappeared. In the aftermath of conflict, families are seeking truth, justice, and hope for 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).

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

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about 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).

A look at the lives of residents in the last slum in Seoul, South Korea. As the deadline for eviction to make way for a redevelopment project looms, what choice will the village's inhabitants make? (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).

Torrential rains are causing increasing devastation worldwide. This program shares Japan's disaster prevention expertise and latest research. (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).

Never taken seriously, this inspector faced numerous setbacks, yet now his method of identifying perpetrators from security camera footage has changed investigations. He goes where there is no path. (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: Shaping Memories. Memories bring back emotions as well as events. As vast amounts of data is exchanged in our digital society, new designs focus on how to capture and recall memories. (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).

A program for upper primary to lower secondary school children to explore the everyday technologies all around them. Each episode takes a piece of familiar tech to find out what it does and how. (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).

Starting with Ieyasu, the Tokugawa Shoguns made clever use of falconry beyond mere hunting. Uncover their deep connection with these majestic birds. (Senderinfo).

Tokyo's Arakawa Ward has a shopping street with over 100 years of history. There sits a piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart. (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).

Tsukamoto Yoshiharu (Architect) visits Nara. Long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics. (Senderinfo).

Choreographers create the movement and staging of a kabuki performance, contributing hugely to its appeal. Our guest, expert choreographer Fujima Kanjuro, talks about the intricacies of the job. (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 look at the lives of residents in the last slum in Seoul, South Korea. As the deadline for eviction to make way for a redevelopment project looms, what choice will the village's inhabitants make? (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).

Torrential rains are causing increasing devastation worldwide. This program shares Japan's disaster prevention expertise and latest research. (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).

Starting with Ieyasu, the Tokugawa Shoguns made clever use of falconry beyond mere hunting. Uncover their deep connection with these majestic birds. (Senderinfo).

Tokyo's Arakawa Ward has a shopping street with over 100 years of history. There sits a piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart. (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: Shaping Memories. Memories bring back emotions as well as events. As vast amounts of data is exchanged in our digital society, new designs focus on how to capture and recall memories. (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).

A program for upper primary to lower secondary school children to explore the everyday technologies all around them. Each episode takes a piece of familiar tech to find out what it does and how. (Senderinfo).

News, information and stories from Japan, Asia and around the globe as they happen, impact and affect the world today. Today's politics, current affairs and finance as seen from a Japanese perspective (Senderinfo).

Never taken seriously, this inspector faced numerous setbacks, yet now his method of identifying perpetrators from security camera footage has changed investigations. He goes where there is no path. (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).

Tsukamoto Yoshiharu (Architect) visits Nara. Long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics. (Senderinfo).

Choreographers create the movement and staging of a kabuki performance, contributing hugely to its appeal. Our guest, expert choreographer Fujima Kanjuro, talks about the intricacies of the job. (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 look at the lives of residents in the last slum in Seoul, South Korea. As the deadline for eviction to make way for a redevelopment project looms, what choice will the village's inhabitants make? (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).

Torrential rains are causing increasing devastation worldwide. This program shares Japan's disaster prevention expertise and latest research. (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).

Amazing natural history show that introduces some of the planet's most incredible and rarely seen animals- Giara horses of Sardinia, Japanese Sparrowhawk, spotted garden eel, USA's alien fish, the Barbary macaque of North Africa, Pallas's cats from Mongolia, and many others. Viewers have a chance to discover more about a variety of unique and mysterious creatures from Asia, Africa, and the America

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

A program for upper primary to lower secondary school children to explore the everyday technologies all around them. Each episode takes a piece of familiar tech to find out what it does and how. (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).

Never taken seriously, this inspector faced numerous setbacks, yet now his method of identifying perpetrators from security camera footage has changed investigations. He goes where there is no path. (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).

Starting with Ieyasu, the Tokugawa Shoguns made clever use of falconry beyond mere hunting. Uncover their deep connection with these majestic birds. (Senderinfo).

Tokyo's Arakawa Ward has a shopping street with over 100 years of history. There sits a piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart. (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).

Tsukamoto Yoshiharu (Architect) visits Nara. Long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics. (Senderinfo).

Choreographers create the movement and staging of a kabuki performance, contributing hugely to its appeal. Our guest, expert choreographer Fujima Kanjuro, talks about the intricacies of the job. (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 look at the lives of residents in the last slum in Seoul, South Korea. As the deadline for eviction to make way for a redevelopment project looms, what choice will the village's inhabitants make? (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).

Torrential rains are causing increasing devastation worldwide. This program shares Japan's disaster prevention expertise and latest research. (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).

Amazing natural history show that introduces some of the planet's most incredible and rarely seen animals- Giara horses of Sardinia, Japanese Sparrowhawk, spotted garden eel, USA's alien fish, the Barbary macaque of North Africa, Pallas's cats from Mongolia, and many others. Viewers have a chance to discover more about a variety of unique and mysterious creatures from Asia, Africa, and the America

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

A program for upper primary to lower secondary school children to explore the everyday technologies all around them. Each episode takes a piece of familiar tech to find out what it does and how. (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).

Never taken seriously, this inspector faced numerous setbacks, yet now his method of identifying perpetrators from security camera footage has changed investigations. He goes where there is no path. (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).

Starting with Ieyasu, the Tokugawa Shoguns made clever use of falconry beyond mere hunting. Uncover their deep connection with these majestic birds. (Senderinfo).

Tokyo's Arakawa Ward has a shopping street with over 100 years of history. There sits a piano, which passersby love to visit and play from the heart. (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).

Tsukamoto Yoshiharu (Architect) visits Nara. Long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics. (Senderinfo).

Choreographers create the movement and staging of a kabuki performance, contributing hugely to its appeal. Our guest, expert choreographer Fujima Kanjuro, talks about the intricacies of the job. (Senderinfo).

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

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

How can we protect ourselves from "disaster-level heat," especially when compounded with other issues such power outages? We look at Japan's disaster prevention measures to survive the climate crisis. (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 guests this week are Ave Mujica, an all-female band whose members voice characters in a hit anime, and Natsukawa Rimi, whose signature song "Nada Soso" is a perennial favorite around the world. (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. (Senderinfo).

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

Rio lives at Ryugakuin Temple. He's always with the chief priest, whether his owner is chanting sutras or writing calligraphy. Kurosuke, a cafe cat, helps customers relax. (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 ride through Akita's fleeting summer, meeting artisans of local products, such as Inaniwa udon noodles and Honjo kokeshi. We also visit summer festival performers and feel their strong passion. (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).

Tune in and experience the world from the walking tourist point of view. Visit various cities, meet some interesting people, and hear a number of incredible stories! (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).

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

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

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

Nihei Toru sells restored old furniture; bringing out the hidden charm in pieces most would consider worthless. But instead of going for good-as-new, he strives to preserve their vintage feel. (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 diver, Fujita Hisao has spent 40 years drawing attention to the beauty of ocean life, particularly the graceful sea lions, which face lethal removal due to their obstruction of fishing nets. (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).

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

Tune in and experience the world from the walking tourist point of view. Visit various cities, meet some interesting people, and hear a number of incredible stories! (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 ride through Akita's fleeting summer, meeting artisans of local products, such as Inaniwa udon noodles and Honjo kokeshi. We also visit summer festival performers and feel their strong passion. (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).

Our guests this week are Ave Mujica, an all-female band whose members voice characters in a hit anime, and Natsukawa Rimi, whose signature song "Nada Soso" is a perennial favorite around the world. (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 2-8. (Senderinfo).

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

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

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

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

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

Nihei Toru sells restored old furniture; bringing out the hidden charm in pieces most would consider worthless. But instead of going for good-as-new, he strives to preserve their vintage feel. (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 diver, Fujita Hisao has spent 40 years drawing attention to the beauty of ocean life, particularly the graceful sea lions, which face lethal removal due to their obstruction of fishing nets. (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).

How can we protect ourselves from "disaster-level heat," especially when compounded with other issues such power outages? We look at Japan's disaster prevention measures to survive the climate crisis. (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 ride through Akita's fleeting summer, meeting artisans of local products, such as Inaniwa udon noodles and Honjo kokeshi. We also visit summer festival performers and feel their strong passion. (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).

Our guests this week are Ave Mujica, an all-female band whose members voice characters in a hit anime, and Natsukawa Rimi, whose signature song "Nada Soso" is a perennial favorite around the world. (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 2-8. (Senderinfo).

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

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

Tune in and experience the world from the walking tourist point of view. Visit various cities, meet some interesting people, and hear a number of incredible stories! (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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

How can we protect ourselves from "disaster-level heat," especially when compounded with other issues such power outages? We look at Japan's disaster prevention measures to survive the climate crisis. (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 ride through Akita's fleeting summer, meeting artisans of local products, such as Inaniwa udon noodles and Honjo kokeshi. We also visit summer festival performers and feel their strong passion. (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).

Our guests this week are Ave Mujica, an all-female band whose members voice characters in a hit anime, and Natsukawa Rimi, whose signature song "Nada Soso" is a perennial favorite around the world. (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 2-8. (Senderinfo).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tune in and experience the world from the walking tourist point of view. Visit various cities, meet some interesting people, and hear a number of incredible stories! (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).

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

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

Tsukamoto Yoshiharu (Architect) visits Nara. Long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics. (Senderinfo).

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

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).

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

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

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

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

Amazing natural history show that introduces some of the planet's most incredible and rarely seen animals- Giara horses of Sardinia, Japanese Sparrowhawk, spotted garden eel, USA's alien fish, the Barbary macaque of North Africa, Pallas's cats from Mongolia, and many others. Viewers have a chance to discover more about a variety of unique and mysterious creatures from Asia, Africa, and the America

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

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

#43 You look well.; To express an opinion about what you see, drop the "na" of a "na" ending adjective or the "i" of an "i" ending adjective, then add "soo desu ne." (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 one of Japan's last remaining full-process wedding dress factories and learn about the months of hard work and attention to detail that ensure Japanese brides are beautiful on their big day. (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 trees. Explore the unique culture behind them. (Senderinfo).

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

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

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

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

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

Follow foreign visitors as they travel the length of Japan, explore the local culture, and meet some new and colourful people along the way. (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 one of Japan's last remaining full-process wedding dress factories and learn about the months of hard work and attention to detail that ensure Japanese brides are beautiful on their big day. (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).

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

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

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

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

A growing body of research shows that continuing to exercise after a cancer diagnosis can improve post-surgical recovery, reduce recurrence rates and even increase survival rates. (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 one of Japan's last remaining full-process wedding dress factories and learn about the months of hard work and attention to detail that ensure Japanese brides are beautiful on their big day. (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).

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

#43 You look well.; To express an opinion about what you see, drop the "na" of a "na" ending adjective or the "i" of an "i" ending adjective, then add "soo desu ne." (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 trees. Explore the unique culture behind them. (Senderinfo).

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

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

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

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

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

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

A growing body of research shows that continuing to exercise after a cancer diagnosis can improve post-surgical recovery, reduce recurrence rates and even increase survival rates. (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 number of people suffering from hay fever, which seriously impacts daily life, is increasing worldwide. Behind this trend is a change in pollen dispersal patterns influenced by climate change. (Senderinfo).

A 150-year-old store sells delicate, hand-crafted Japanese confectionery. Traditional techniques present floral beauty in sweets, and the seasonal colors of Izumo are shown in time-lapse images. (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 trees. Explore the unique culture behind them. (Senderinfo).

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

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

English version of "The Garden Way" and "The Business Keyhole" will be shown from 2026. We discuss translation techniques, and hear from the series' international audience. (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 15-minute spin-off of the "Somewhere Street" series, "A Short Stroll" explores cities around the world. This episode invites people who love hills to explore Genoa, Italy. (Senderinfo).

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

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

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