NHK World Today

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Thai journalist Nalutporn Krairiksh is the founder of ThisAble.me, a website about disabled people and disability rights - a disabled person herself, she seeks a society with true equality for all.

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

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.

Japanese honeybees are wild and difficult to farm, but the multifloral honey they produce has a rich and complex flavour - we learn about caring for them and examine their surprising behaviour.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 4 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Polish veterinarian Radoslaw Fedaczynski is head of an animal shelter that is working to save animals caught up in the horror of the ongoing conflict in Poland's neighbour Ukraine.

Known to the world as panko, Japanese breadcrumbs are made by breaking apart fresh loaves of bread - experience Japan's crunchy, juicy, and truly unique fried food culture.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

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

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Thai journalist Nalutporn Krairiksh is the founder of ThisAble.me, a website about disabled people and disability rights - a disabled person herself, she seeks a society with true equality for all.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

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 delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Japanese honeybees are wild and difficult to farm, but the multifloral honey they produce has a rich and complex flavour - we learn about caring for them and examine their surprising behaviour.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

The Yamagata Shinkansen Series E8 has unique features inspired by Yamagata Prefecture and made its debut in March 2024 - see the efforts being made along the line to attract passengers.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

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

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Thai journalist Nalutporn Krairiksh is the founder of ThisAble.me, a website about disabled people and disability rights - a disabled person herself, she seeks a society with true equality for all.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 5 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

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 gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Polish veterinarian Radoslaw Fedaczynski is head of an animal shelter that is working to save animals caught up in the horror of the ongoing conflict in Poland's neighbour Ukraine.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: canned bread & automatic dorayaki machines.

Japanese honeybees are wild and difficult to farm, but the multifloral honey they produce has a rich and complex flavour - we learn about caring for them and examine their surprising behaviour.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

The Yamagata Shinkansen Series E8 has unique features inspired by Yamagata Prefecture and made its debut in March 2024 - see the efforts being made along the line to attract passengers.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

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

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

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 delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

The Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions - this time: Ainu Forest.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 5 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

The 2011 nuclear meltdown in Fukushima forced many people to evacuate, but new residents now relocate to towns and collaborate with locals in the name of freedom and business opportunities.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Koike Hiroshi, one of Asia's leading directors, has staged innovative productions with artists from around the world for over 40 years - he shares his thoughts on diversity and the creative process.

Today: health-conscious bentos with Marc and special guest, chef and athlete Takahashi Yoshiro. The pair make two flavourful pork bentos and a homemade bento for a boat captain comes from Thailand.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

According to the Global Gender Gap Index, Japan ranks 125th out of 145 countries - using International Women's Day events as a springboard, Ogawa Koichi is working to promote gender equality in Japan.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

The Yamagata Shinkansen Series E8 has unique features inspired by Yamagata Prefecture and made its debut in March 2024 - see the efforts being made along the line to attract passengers.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 5 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Koike Hiroshi, one of Asia's leading directors, has staged innovative productions with artists from around the world for over 40 years - he shares his thoughts on diversity and the creative process.

The 2011 nuclear meltdown in Fukushima forced many people to evacuate, but new residents now relocate to towns and collaborate with locals in the name of freedom and business opportunities.