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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

Australian scientist Scott O'Neill is CEO of the World Mosquito Program not-for-profit group of companies and has worked to protect countless communities from mosquito-borne viral diseases like dengue.

An 11th-century novel set in the imperial court captured people's hearts as a work of literature and paintings and profoundly influenced the culture of the ancient capital for a millennium.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tokyo: Updating Traditional Crafts. New generations are updating Tokyo's print, glass, and fabric crafts - join us on a hunt for the playful stylish designs of Tokyo.

Nicoleta Oprisan from Romania is highly skilled at ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging - here she speaks about ikebana's power to communicate without words in a Japanophiles interview.

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.

This episode features two new recruits at places known for delicious food, a trainee at a renowned Chinese restaurant in Tokyo and a chef at a hotel buffet!

Featured recipe: Meatball Sukiyaki. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

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

Food waste is a major problem. The founder of a non-profit in Germany is tackling the issue by rescuing food destined for the dustbin.

Ise-ebi is the king of Japan's crustaceans - with its elegant flavour and warrior-like appearance, the high-end food is a must on festive occasions. Feast your eyes on delectable local cuisine.

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

An 11th-century novel set in the imperial court captured people's hearts as a work of literature and paintings and profoundly influenced the culture of the ancient capital for a millennium.

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

Australian scientist Scott O'Neill is CEO of the World Mosquito Program not-for-profit group of companies and has worked to protect countless communities from mosquito-borne viral diseases like dengue.

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.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tokyo: Updating Traditional Crafts. New generations are updating Tokyo's print, glass, and fabric crafts - join us on a hunt for the playful stylish designs of Tokyo.

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

Nicoleta Oprisan from Romania is highly skilled at ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging - here she speaks about ikebana's power to communicate without words in a Japanophiles interview.

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 Iizaka Line is a small 9.2km private railway line in Fukushima Prefecture - see how its business remains stable while many rural railways are facing severe business conditions.

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

An 11th-century novel set in the imperial court captured people's hearts as a work of literature and paintings and profoundly influenced the culture of the ancient capital for a millennium.

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

Australian scientist Scott O'Neill is CEO of the World Mosquito Program not-for-profit group of companies and has worked to protect countless communities from mosquito-borne viral diseases like dengue.

This episode features two new recruits at places known for delicious food, a trainee at a renowned Chinese restaurant in Tokyo and a chef at a hotel buffet!

Featured recipe: Meatball Sukiyaki. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

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

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tokyo: Updating Traditional Crafts. New generations are updating Tokyo's print, glass, and fabric crafts - join us on a hunt for the playful stylish designs of Tokyo.

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

Food waste is a major problem. The founder of a non-profit in Germany is tackling the issue by rescuing food destined for the dustbin.

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: landmine clearance machines and linear guides.

Nicoleta Oprisan from Romania is highly skilled at ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging - here she speaks about ikebana's power to communicate without words in a Japanophiles interview.

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 Iizaka Line is a small 9.2km private railway line in Fukushima Prefecture - see how its business remains stable while many rural railways are facing severe business conditions.

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

An 11th-century novel set in the imperial court captured people's hearts as a work of literature and paintings and profoundly influenced the culture of the ancient capital for a millennium.

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

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tokyo: Updating Traditional Crafts. New generations are updating Tokyo's print, glass, and fabric crafts - join us on a hunt for the playful stylish designs of Tokyo.

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.

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan - we examine its past and present with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: The Holiest Place.

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.

This episode features two new recruits at places known for delicious food, a trainee at a renowned Chinese restaurant in Tokyo and a chef at a hotel buffet!

Featured recipe: Meatball Sukiyaki. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

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

Torrential rains in August 2022 damaged many homes, especially those with semi-basements. Seoul decided to eliminate these vulnerable homes, but low-income citizens have nowhere else to reside.

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

Yalitza Aparicio, an indigenous Mexican and Academy Award nominee, strives for minority inclusion in the media, driven by childhood memories of television where no faces like hers were to be found.

Bicycle lover Yamamoto Atsushi makes items like handbags from old bicycle parts - unable to simply watch them being discarded, he sees giving them new purpose as his true calling.

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

Marvel at the techniques and flavours in a chef's traditional and novel tempura at Motoyoshi and savour the full flavours of seasonal ingredients of kaiseki cuisine at Azabujuban Fukuda.

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 Iizaka Line is a small 9.2km private railway line in Fukushima Prefecture - see how its business remains stable while many rural railways are facing severe business conditions.

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 show airs every second month just before the Grand Sumo Tournament starts,. Our play-by-play announcers of the highlight show analyze the points to look at in the coming tournament.

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

Yalitza Aparicio, an indigenous Mexican and Academy Award nominee, strives for minority inclusion in the media, driven by childhood memories of television where no faces like hers were to be found.

Torrential rains in August 2022 damaged many homes, especially those with semi-basements. Seoul decided to eliminate these vulnerable homes, but low-income citizens have nowhere else to reside.