NHK World

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: laser flaw inspection systems.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Taira Yuiko promotes composting of food waste to create a sustainable cycle. She works with an NGO in Mongolia to form a local nutrient cycle, enriching the soil and teaching composting techniques.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

The historic city of Kyoto faces threats of landslides and post-earthquake fires. What modern systems defend this ancient city from natural disasters?

Global warming leads to widespread famine. By the end of the century, it is predicted that yields of maize, soybeans, and wheat may fall by 30-40%. We examine the scientific data on this global issue.

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Leading Japanese dancer and choreographer Kondo Ryohei served as director of the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Deaflympics in November 2025. He talks about the potential of physical expression.

33 wins over 45 bouts in 3 tournaments is one benchmark for promotion to Ozeki, but some have advanced with just 28 wins while others failed despite 35. Explore the stories behind these promotions.

1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.

Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: laser flaw inspection systems.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Taira Yuiko promotes composting of food waste to create a sustainable cycle. She works with an NGO in Mongolia to form a local nutrient cycle, enriching the soil and teaching composting techniques.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

The JR Geibi Line has begun running extra trains as talks commence regarding the line's future. See the local governments' response to the added trains and their efforts to keep the line open.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

The imperial court 1200 years ago used cloth dyed with the colors of prayer, many of which are lost to time. Some today are fascinated with these forgotten colors and are attempting to revive them.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

In June 2025, Kobayashi Yoshitsugu published a trailblazing paper, illuminating the evolutionary process of large tyrannosaurs. He explains how such research helps us consider the future of humanity.

This time, a technique involving clamping the opponent's shoulder then pulling them down. We take a close look and examine why the under shoulder swing down is becoming more popular!

1 in 2 don't drink in Japan, where intense social drinking is normal. Through interviews of drinkers and non-drinkers we hear both sides, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar.

We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.

Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.

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.

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.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

The JR Geibi Line has begun running extra trains as talks commence regarding the line's future. See the local governments' response to the added trains and their efforts to keep the line open.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

The imperial court 1200 years ago used cloth dyed with the colors of prayer, many of which are lost to time. Some today are fascinated with these forgotten colors and are attempting to revive them.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of programs focusing on Japan.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

The indigenous Taroko people are taking the stage to perform traditional songs and dances to entice visitors back to their famed Taroko Gorge after being impacted by a major earthquake in April 2024.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

The JR Geibi Line has begun running extra trains as talks commence regarding the line's future. See the local governments' response to the added trains and their efforts to keep the line open.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo preview for the tourney starting().Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of programs focusing on Japan.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

The indigenous Taroko people are taking the stage to perform traditional songs and dances to entice visitors back to their famed Taroko Gorge after being impacted by a major earthquake in April 2024.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo preview for the tourney starting().Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

The JR Geibi Line has begun running extra trains as talks commence regarding the line's future. See the local governments' response to the added trains and their efforts to keep the line open.

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.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of programs focusing on Japan.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

The architect Sejima Kazuyo has won global attention for her delicate style, breaking from the norm to achieve free, open spaces. She explains her architectural philosophy.

Episode 5 of this series on COP30 in Brazil examines agroforestry, a combination of agriculture and forestry promoted by scientists as a potential method of regenerating rainforests.

Chatroom Japan puts a spotlight on our diverse international community.We report on the issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

The indigenous Taroko people are taking the stage to perform traditional songs and dances to entice visitors back to their famed Taroko Gorge after being impacted by a major earthquake in April 2024.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings, and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators. Our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of programs focusing on Japan.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo preview for the tourney starting().Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

The indigenous Taroko people are taking the stage to perform traditional songs and dances to entice visitors back to their famed Taroko Gorge after being impacted by a major earthquake in April 2024.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

The architect Sejima Kazuyo has won global attention for her delicate style, breaking from the norm to achieve free, open spaces. She explains her architectural philosophy.

Episode 5 of this series on COP30 in Brazil examines agroforestry, a combination of agriculture and forestry promoted by scientists as a potential method of regenerating rainforests.

In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health checkups since the 1960s. Using this data, Kyushu University identified two markers linked to early dementia. We present the latest findings.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings, and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators. Our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of programs focusing on Japan.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

The indigenous Taroko people are taking the stage to perform traditional songs and dances to entice visitors back to their famed Taroko Gorge after being impacted by a major earthquake in April 2024.

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

Chatroom Japan puts a spotlight on our diverse international community.We report on the issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: laser flaw inspection systems.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo preview for the tourney starting().Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

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

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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

Journey from Gunma, located northwest of Tokyo, through Niigata and marvel at the colors of early summer: blue seas, verdant mountains, vibrant sculptures, pastel candies. Find your favorite color.

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.

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

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings, and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators. Our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

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

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

Time and Tide transcends time to detail extraordinary historical events in Japan and the world. Join NHK WORLD-JAPAN on a journey that reveals the truth behind some of the turning points of the past.

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano. In springtime he hits the south, experiencing the breathtaking cherry blossoms, and in winter gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.

A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. Who is the mysterious figure... and what is he doing? And why did the artist want to commemorate the moment?

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

What does it take to survive a flood? Japan has developed survival skills for floods through experiences such as typhoons. Find out how to safely navigate flooded streets and escape sinking cars.

Kikuchi Atsuki (Graphic designer) is drawn to enamelware that reflects the creators' own instincts. He talks about the appeal of designs made and used by the same person.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke reveals the wide variety of props used by tachiyaku, the male roles in kabuki. Explore the all-important katana sword, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.

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

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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

Time and Tide transcends time to detail extraordinary historical events in Japan and the world. Join NHK WORLD-JAPAN on a journey that reveals the truth behind some of the turning points of the past.

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano. In springtime he hits the south, experiencing the breathtaking cherry blossoms, and in winter gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.

A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. Who is the mysterious figure... and what is he doing? And why did the artist want to commemorate the moment?

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

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings, and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators. Our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

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

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

Journey from Gunma, located northwest of Tokyo, through Niigata and marvel at the colors of early summer: blue seas, verdant mountains, vibrant sculptures, pastel candies. Find your favorite color.

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.

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

What does it take to survive a flood? Japan has developed survival skills for floods through experiences such as typhoons. Find out how to safely navigate flooded streets and escape sinking cars.

Kikuchi Atsuki (Graphic designer) is drawn to enamelware that reflects the creators' own instincts. He talks about the appeal of designs made and used by the same person.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke reveals the wide variety of props used by tachiyaku, the male roles in kabuki. Explore the all-important katana sword, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.

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

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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

It's not all monkey business in the villages of Zanzibar Island. The local red colobuses have serious health issues. But they've adapted quite well with an unappetizing addition to their daily diet.

Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido, home to vast fields and sprawling pastures. Experience its vibrant summer colors through time-lapse photography.

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

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

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

Journey from Gunma, located northwest of Tokyo, through Niigata and marvel at the colors of early summer: blue seas, verdant mountains, vibrant sculptures, pastel candies. Find your favorite color.

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.

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

Time and Tide transcends time to detail extraordinary historical events in Japan and the world. Join NHK WORLD-JAPAN on a journey that reveals the truth behind some of the turning points of the past.

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano. In springtime he hits the south, experiencing the breathtaking cherry blossoms, and in winter gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.

A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. Who is the mysterious figure... and what is he doing? And why did the artist want to commemorate the moment?

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

What does it take to survive a flood? Japan has developed survival skills for floods through experiences such as typhoons. Find out how to safely navigate flooded streets and escape sinking cars.

Kikuchi Atsuki (Graphic designer) is drawn to enamelware that reflects the creators' own instincts. He talks about the appeal of designs made and used by the same person.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke reveals the wide variety of props used by tachiyaku, the male roles in kabuki. Explore the all-important katana sword, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.

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

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

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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

It's not all monkey business in the villages of Zanzibar Island. The local red colobuses have serious health issues. But they've adapted quite well with an unappetizing addition to their daily diet.

Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido, home to vast fields and sprawling pastures. Experience its vibrant summer colors through time-lapse photography.

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

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

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

Journey from Gunma, located northwest of Tokyo, through Niigata and marvel at the colors of early summer: blue seas, verdant mountains, vibrant sculptures, pastel candies. Find your favorite color.

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.

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

Time and Tide transcends time to detail extraordinary historical events in Japan and the world. Join NHK WORLD-JAPAN on a journey that reveals the truth behind some of the turning points of the past.

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano. In springtime he hits the south, experiencing the breathtaking cherry blossoms, and in winter gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.

A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. Who is the mysterious figure... and what is he doing? And why did the artist want to commemorate the moment?

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

What does it take to survive a flood? Japan has developed survival skills for floods through experiences such as typhoons. Find out how to safely navigate flooded streets and escape sinking cars.

Kikuchi Atsuki (Graphic designer) is drawn to enamelware that reflects the creators' own instincts. He talks about the appeal of designs made and used by the same person.

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

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

Zookeeper Takaichi Atsuhiro has cared for a polar bear named Peace since she was a cub, including through her battle with epilepsy. We take a look at the ups and downs of their 25 years together.

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

Japan's exciting music scene! Pop, rock, traditional and more! Live performances, artist interviews, plus all the latest news.

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 1-6.

Konnyaku is an important element of Japanese cuisine. It offers various health benefits and is drawing international attention. We learn about the many uses of this surprising superfood.

Cats show off their climbing skills at a spot overlooking the sea. On the island of Mushima, we meet a cat who takes us to a field of daffodils. The cats tease Iwago by hiding among the flowers.

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

The Sanriku Coast was the area hardest hit by the massive earthquake and tsunami of 2011. Its restored communities are rediscovering their local traditions and the unique beauty of this landscape.

This episode features "Wakey's Door" on the Japanese wrapping cloth furoshiki, "Become an Athlete for three minutes" (sumo exercise), and "Color Passion" musical performance. It energizes kids.

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

Davao, located on Mindanao Island, is home to 1.7 million people. Global business such as call centers are now thriving here. This city is often cited as being one of the safest in the Philippines.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Kirikane, the beauty of gossamer gold leaf craftsmanship. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.

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

Miyoshi Chika preserves the ancestral wisdom that even smallest scrap of fabric should never go to waste: the art of sakiori. She weaves strips of old cloth into colorful items with modern appeal.

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

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

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

Zookeeper Takaichi Atsuhiro has cared for a polar bear named Peace since she was a cub, including through her battle with epilepsy. We take a look at the ups and downs of their 25 years together.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the 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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.