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

Seafood is essential to Japan. But there are ships fishing secretly, flouting international rules and depleting marine resources. Digital technology now reveals the truth about the 'dark fleets.'

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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 stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: Non-sprinkler snow melting systems and security equipment.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - this show explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time Tape Measure Jackie...

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

Chasing spring, this beekeeper travels from flower to flower with his family and bees, producing honey that smells of flowers. As he begins his 61st journey, he shares what he's learned from his bees.

Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish 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

One year after the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake but recovery is slow. Non-profit organizations have been indispensable in supporting the victims and helping them to rebuild their lives

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

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

From the 3rd to the early 7th century A.D. / C.E., Japan produced terracotta figures known as haniwa in many forms - these mysterious objects hold the key to Japan's birth as a unified nation.

Ninjas observed animal behaviour and applied them to their techniques - meeting with experts, we examine some inspired by cat movements and a weapon said to be made with a venomous creature.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

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

Seafood is essential to Japan. But there are ships fishing secretly, flouting international rules and depleting marine resources. Digital technology now reveals the truth about the 'dark fleets.'

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

In the first of a new series exploring Japan's pre-modern network of highways, we discover the unique culture they inspired as we ride from Fukui to Niigata on part of the 400km Old Hokuriku Kaido.

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

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

There is a mosque in western Japan where local Muslims gather to pray and seek help when they are troubled - the mosque is like a second home for them that provides happiness and emotional support.

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

Enjoy horse trekking through a lakeside forest in freshly fallen snow - an uphill course on horseback rewards riders with spectacular views above Lake Toya, one of Hokkaido's scenic caldera lakes.

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

From the 3rd to the early 7th century A.D. / C.E., Japan produced terracotta figures known as haniwa in many forms - these mysterious objects hold the key to Japan's birth as a unified nation.

Ninjas observed animal behaviour and applied them to their techniques - meeting with experts, we examine some inspired by cat movements and a weapon said to be made with a venomous creature.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

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

Chasing spring, this beekeeper travels from flower to flower with his family and bees, producing honey that smells of flowers. As he begins his 61st journey, he shares what he's learned from his bees.

Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish 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

Seafood is essential to Japan. But there are ships fishing secretly, flouting international rules and depleting marine resources. Digital technology now reveals the truth about the 'dark fleets.'

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

Chasing spring, this beekeeper travels from flower to flower with his family and bees, producing honey that smells of flowers. As he begins his 61st journey, he shares what he's learned from his bees.

Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish 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

In the first of a new series exploring Japan's pre-modern network of highways, we discover the unique culture they inspired as we ride from Fukui to Niigata on part of the 400km Old Hokuriku Kaido.

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

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

There is a mosque in western Japan where local Muslims gather to pray and seek help when they are troubled - the mosque is like a second home for them that provides happiness and emotional support.

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

At the Iwase Hikiyama Festival held in May in the Iwase district, floats topped with ornate displays are pulled around town before colliding into one another as an offering to the local deity.

Enjoy horse trekking through a lakeside forest in freshly fallen snow - an uphill course on horseback rewards riders with spectacular views above Lake Toya, one of Hokkaido's scenic caldera lakes.

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

From the 3rd to the early 7th century A.D. / C.E., Japan produced terracotta figures known as haniwa in many forms - these mysterious objects hold the key to Japan's birth as a unified nation.

Ninjas observed animal behaviour and applied them to their techniques - meeting with experts, we examine some inspired by cat movements and a weapon said to be made with a venomous creature.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

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

A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.

Embark on a flavourful journey through Kagoshima's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm!

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

We compile some of the best stories about foreign workers in Japan - some support traditional industries like soy sauce and pottery, while others start businesses with a non-Japanese perspective.

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

Join the Kogawas' tasty journey with traditional recipes from the mountainous region of Hida. This time, they're on a mission to save the local game meat with which they'll prepare a fabulous feast!

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at tatami mats, a quintessentially Japanese flooring material.

Kuro fearlessly patrols the rugged and rocky Tojinbo Cliffs and the nearby shopping street - Quu lives at a lacquerware workshop and makes her owner's legs fall asleep when she sits on his lap!

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 black-spotted rock frog has some tricks up its sleeve - from foot-flagging to water-walking, this amphibian is full of surprises. We travel to Borneo's frog paradise in search of the frog ninja!

Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms for over 100 years - see the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.

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

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

Writer Lafcadio Hearn introduced Japanese culture to the world in books that faithfully depicted the country's traditions. We explore the cultural journey of this world traveller

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Izumi no Kami Kanesada, the much-loved sword of the 'Shogun's last samurai' Hijikata Toshizo.

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

There is a mosque in western Japan where local Muslims gather to pray and seek help when they are troubled - the mosque is like a second home for them that provides happiness and emotional support.

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

At the Iwase Hikiyama Festival held in May in the Iwase district, floats topped with ornate displays are pulled around town before colliding into one another as an offering to the local deity.

Enjoy horse trekking through a lakeside forest in freshly fallen snow - an uphill course on horseback rewards riders with spectacular views above Lake Toya, one of Hokkaido's scenic caldera lakes.