NHK World – Japan (HD)

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

tiny desk concerts JAPAN in schools, is set at The University of Tokyo. Kicking off this exciting chapter is CHANMINA, a rapper. What kind of session will unfold between CHANMINA and the students?

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Join us for a stroll around Shirokane, a town nestled on the edge of a plateau. We visit a luxury residential area, then explore lowlands home to skilled workers and old-school shopping streets.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Kosaka Kunpei holds multiple world records in spearfishing, a sport in which competitors hunt underwater and see who can catch the biggest fish. He talks about freediving and using a hand spear.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Social entrepreneur Doya Yuto supports Ghana through his fashion brand and NPO. By providing fair wages and reinvesting profits, he builds schools and expands education in disadvantaged communities.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

tiny desk concerts JAPAN in schools, is set at The University of Tokyo. Kicking off this exciting chapter is CHANMINA, a rapper. What kind of session will unfold between CHANMINA and the students?

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

To grant mankind new capabilities in the future, development in human augmentation is progressing worldwide using technology such as VR and robotics, expanding human vision and motion.

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.

What is causing the frequent torrential rain and floods in Japan? Linear rainbands. Find out why this phenomenon is hard to predict and the latest research on forecasting linear rainbands.

Food waste is a major driver of global warming. One institute warns that greenhouse gas emissions from food waste exceed those of nations like India and Russia. We examine the data behind this issue.

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.

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.

Atsuko Okatsuka is a US-based stand-up comedian with fans all over the world. She tells us why she pursues comedy, and talks about finding humor within the hardships of life in a minority group.

In squid-loving Japan, spear squid is immensely popular. Tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savor some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish.

Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.

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.

Kosaka Kunpei holds multiple world records in spearfishing, a sport in which competitors hunt underwater and see who can catch the biggest fish. He talks about freediving and using a hand spear.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Social entrepreneur Doya Yuto supports Ghana through his fashion brand and NPO. By providing fair wages and reinvesting profits, he builds schools and expands education in disadvantaged communities.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Peas shine at every stage of growth, from shoot and pod to full-grown. Enjoy home cooking, Edo-style sweets, and elegant cuisine built around spring peas.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Join us for a stroll around Shirokane, a town nestled on the edge of a plateau. We visit a luxury residential area, then explore lowlands home to skilled workers and old-school shopping streets.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

tiny desk concerts JAPAN in schools, is set at The University of Tokyo. Kicking off this exciting chapter is CHANMINA, a rapper. What kind of session will unfold between CHANMINA and the students?

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Kosaka Kunpei holds multiple world records in spearfishing, a sport in which competitors hunt underwater and see who can catch the biggest fish. He talks about freediving and using a hand spear.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.

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.

Atsuko Okatsuka is a US-based stand-up comedian with fans all over the world. She tells us why she pursues comedy, and talks about finding humor within the hardships of life in a minority group.

Nira, with its garlic-like pungency and ability to boost stamina, is a true star. Visit a production site to marvel at nira's vitality and see how the ingredient can be used in a wide range of dishes.

In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.

Heat-Beating Farm Tech: This episode looks at the methods farmers are using to keep their crops cool and healthy in the face of extreme summer heat.

Social entrepreneur Doya Yuto supports Ghana through his fashion brand and NPO. By providing fair wages and reinvesting profits, he builds schools and expands education in disadvantaged communities.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Peas shine at every stage of growth, from shoot and pod to full-grown. Enjoy home cooking, Edo-style sweets, and elegant cuisine built around spring peas.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Join us for a stroll around Shirokane, a town nestled on the edge of a plateau. We visit a luxury residential area, then explore lowlands home to skilled workers and old-school shopping streets.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Kosaka Kunpei holds multiple world records in spearfishing, a sport in which competitors hunt underwater and see who can catch the biggest fish. He talks about freediving and using a hand spear.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

tiny desk concerts JAPAN in schools, is set at The University of Tokyo. Kicking off this exciting chapter is CHANMINA, a rapper. What kind of session will unfold between CHANMINA and the students?

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

A lineage of modern artists preserves and evolves Nihonga traditions, using the techniques as the foundation of their work. Convention and avant-garde, past and present resonate throughout their art.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Found all over Japan, torii are gateways to Shinto shrines and the deities within. We meet people trying to rebuild torii after a huge earthquake and examine what torii mean to Japanese people.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Peas shine at every stage of growth, from shoot and pod to full-grown. Enjoy home cooking, Edo-style sweets, and elegant cuisine built around spring peas.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

A lineage of modern artists preserves and evolves Nihonga traditions, using the techniques as the foundation of their work. Convention and avant-garde, past and present resonate throughout their art.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Found all over Japan, torii are gateways to Shinto shrines and the deities within. We meet people trying to rebuild torii after a huge earthquake and examine what torii mean to Japanese people.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Peas shine at every stage of growth, from shoot and pod to full-grown. Enjoy home cooking, Edo-style sweets, and elegant cuisine built around spring peas.

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.

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

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.

Amblyopia is a condition where vision in one eye doesn't properly develop. Ishigaki Yo has created a device that improves vision through gaming. He talks about designing products that benefit society.

Peaches take the spotlight. From June to October, new varieties appear every two weeks, letting people enjoy them for months. Big, sweet, and juicy discover the charm of Japan's finest peaches.

In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.

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.

A lineage of modern artists preserves and evolves Nihonga traditions, using the techniques as the foundation of their work. Convention and avant-garde, past and present resonate throughout their art.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Found all over Japan, torii are gateways to Shinto shrines and the deities within. We meet people trying to rebuild torii after a huge earthquake and examine what torii mean to Japanese people.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Railway Technical Research Institute leads R&D for Japan's railways, from the JR companies to smaller regional lines. See the cutting-edge research that's shaping the future of rail transport.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

A lineage of modern artists preserves and evolves Nihonga traditions, using the techniques as the foundation of their work. Convention and avant-garde, past and present resonate throughout their art.

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.

Amblyopia is a condition where vision in one eye doesn't properly develop. Ishigaki Yo has created a device that improves vision through gaming. He talks about designing products that benefit society.

Introducing asari, Japan's most popular clam. Visit Aichi to feast your eyes on asari dishes and see how they're cultivated using suspended cages. How about diving for some giant asari?!

A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.

With colorful pile fabric and comfortable knits, Wakayama prefecture is drawing global attention as a textile hub. We bring you striking images of its machines and the beat of its factories.

At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.

Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka. Behold the sublime beauty of Mt. Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.

Found all over Japan, torii are gateways to Shinto shrines and the deities within. We meet people trying to rebuild torii after a huge earthquake and examine what torii mean to Japanese people.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Railway Technical Research Institute leads R&D for Japan's railways, from the JR companies to smaller regional lines. See the cutting-edge research that's shaping the future of rail transport.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

A lineage of modern artists preserves and evolves Nihonga traditions, using the techniques as the foundation of their work. Convention and avant-garde, past and present resonate throughout their art.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

With nearly 15,000 a year, Indonesia has the third most cases of leprosy in the world. We meet survivors working to support patients, and fight discrimination.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

In Japan, "goze" were blind female travelling performers. We look at the lives of those songstresses who, shamisen in hand, travelled throughout Japan, singing their songs to earn a living.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Railway Technical Research Institute leads R&D for Japan's railways, from the JR companies to smaller regional lines. See the cutting-edge research that's shaping the future of rail transport.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

With nearly 15,000 a year, Indonesia has the third most cases of leprosy in the world. We meet survivors working to support patients, and fight discrimination.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

In Japan, "goze" were blind female travelling performers. We look at the lives of those songstresses who, shamisen in hand, travelled throughout Japan, singing their songs to earn a living.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

A small prefab restaurant in Aomori Prefecture sells only noodles and oden hotpot. For three days, we asked local customers why this no-frills business holds such a special place in their hearts.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Railway Technical Research Institute leads R&D for Japan's railways, from the JR companies to smaller regional lines. See the cutting-edge research that's shaping the future of rail transport.

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.

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

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.

Ito Satomi has designed costumes for many top-tier figure skaters from Japan and overseas. She shares her passion and inspiration for her craft.

The entire Earth is affected by climate change, occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before. This program uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.

A monk from Myanmar came to Japan to build a temple for the people of his country. He believes it's his mission to offer them a place of sanctuary and provide them with physical and mental comfort.

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.

With nearly 15,000 a year, Indonesia has the third most cases of leprosy in the world. We meet survivors working to support patients, and fight discrimination.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

In Japan, "goze" were blind female travelling performers. We look at the lives of those songstresses who, shamisen in hand, travelled throughout Japan, singing their songs to earn a living.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Shiga. This central prefecture is home to Lake Biwa and rich water resources led to a unique regional culture. Our design hunt explores modern updates on tradition.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.