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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

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.

Keiko Ogura has spent her life talking to the world about her experiences as an A-bomb victim in Hiroshima - what does she discover when she talks with Americans in a small college town?

Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level - with a reflective pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography.

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

More than just a meal! Enjoy lunch around Japan, learning about people's lives and workplaces and the stories behind workers' daily meals.

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 savoury to sweet, kuzu plays a key role in Japanese cuisine - after a mountain harvest, head to a factory to see how the white powder is made... and drool over some exquisite food along the way.

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

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.

Social entrepreneur Maeda Yosuke developed an innovative system that can turn wastewater into a water resource - we asked him about his vision and sustainable approach to solving water problems.

The Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha in the form of a monkey - in 2022, it became a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

It's summer and a group of women have gathered at the local well - we learn about the different techniques and tools used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

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

Keiko Ogura has spent her life talking to the world about her experiences as an A-bomb victim in Hiroshima - what does she discover when she talks with Americans in a small college town?

Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level - with a reflective pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography.

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

In 2023, Japan Railway Journal showcased 10 tourist trains running throughout the country. Join us as we examine the results of an online poll about these trains.

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

More than just a meal! Enjoy lunch around Japan, learning about people's lives and workplaces and the stories behind workers' daily meals.

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

Keiko Ogura has spent her life talking to the world about her experiences as an A-bomb victim in Hiroshima - what does she discover when she talks with Americans in a small college town?

Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level - with a reflective pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography.

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

Social entrepreneur Maeda Yosuke developed an innovative system that can turn wastewater into a water resource - we asked him about his vision and sustainable approach to solving water problems.

The Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha in the form of a monkey - in 2022, it became a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

It's summer and a group of women have gathered at the local well - we learn about the different techniques and tools used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

A radio children's choir brought joy to its members and listeners alike during World War II - we uncover the story of the teacher who led it working to promote the cause of peace through music.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's 'The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin.'

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

In 2023, Japan Railway Journal showcased 10 tourist trains running throughout the country. Join us as we examine the results of an online poll about these trains.

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

Keiko Ogura has spent her life talking to the world about her experiences as an A-bomb victim in Hiroshima - what does she discover when she talks with Americans in a small college town?

Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level - with a reflective pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography.

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

More than just a meal! Enjoy lunch around Japan, learning about people's lives and workplaces and the stories behind workers' daily meals.

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

China's 'factory inheritors,' people who take over manufacturing companies from their founder parents, struggle despite privileged upbringings with an economic downturn that threatens their futures

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

Night high schools in Japan have admitted more students with international roots in recent years - we look at a school in Tokyo and a teacher dedicated to guiding his students toward a better future.

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 challenge of creative reconstruction with hopes and dreams from Fukushima to the world.

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 2023, Japan Railway Journal showcased 10 tourist trains running throughout the country. Join us as we examine the results of an online poll about these trains.

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

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

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

China's 'factory inheritors,' people who take over manufacturing companies from their founder parents, struggle despite privileged upbringings with an economic downturn that threatens their futures