NHK World HD Thursday

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

Human rights activist Galuh Wandita has led the initiative to track down the children 'stolen' from East Timor during the Indonesian occupation and help them reunite with their birth families.

Today: Gion Matsuri Floats, the pride of generations revived. The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years - we dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Shizuoka. Shizuoka is home to wooden kit makers, local waterscape projects, and festivals that connect residents to the future; join us on a hunt for regional designs!

Each episode of this programme sees Peter Barakan meet experts with fascinating cultural insights while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.

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 Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine holds the Nachi Fire Festival, one of Japan's top three of its kind, every July - the event involves transporting gods home to Nachi Waterfall on portable shrines.

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

Amsterdam-based Makers Unite upcycles life vests once worn by refugees into bags and other products. They also hold workshops to help refugees find employment in the Dutch creative industries

Rice flour is attracting global attention - after using it for ages to make sweets, Japan employs the latest milling tech to create rice flour for various uses. See how the powder continues to evolve.

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: Gion Matsuri Floats, the pride of generations revived. The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years - we dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

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

Human rights activist Galuh Wandita has led the initiative to track down the children 'stolen' from East Timor during the Indonesian occupation and help them reunite with their birth families.

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 Shizuoka. Shizuoka is home to wooden kit makers, local waterscape projects, and festivals that connect residents to the future; join us on a hunt for regional designs!

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

Each episode of this programme sees Peter Barakan meet experts with fascinating cultural insights while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.

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

Iwate Prefecture is home to a number of unique railways and popular tourist trains. See the different initiatives JR and Iwate Prefecture are taking to increase railway tourism.

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: Gion Matsuri Floats, the pride of generations revived. The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years - we dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

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

Human rights activist Galuh Wandita has led the initiative to track down the children 'stolen' from East Timor during the Indonesian occupation and help them reunite with their birth families.

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

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Shizuoka. Shizuoka is home to wooden kit makers, local waterscape projects, and festivals that connect residents to the future; join us on a hunt for regional designs!

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

Amsterdam-based Makers Unite upcycles life vests once worn by refugees into bags and other products. They also hold workshops to help refugees find employment in the Dutch creative industries

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

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: car navigation systems and vapour heat treatment systems.

Each episode of this programme sees Peter Barakan meet experts with fascinating cultural insights while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.

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

Iwate Prefecture is home to a number of unique railways and popular tourist trains. See the different initiatives JR and Iwate Prefecture are taking to increase railway tourism.

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: Gion Matsuri Floats, the pride of generations revived. The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years - we dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

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 Shizuoka. Shizuoka is home to wooden kit makers, local waterscape projects, and festivals that connect residents to the future; join us on a hunt for regional designs!

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 Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine holds the Nachi Fire Festival, one of Japan's top three of its kind, every July - the event involves transporting gods home to Nachi Waterfall on portable shrines.

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.

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

A labour shortage in South Korea has caused a spike in foreign workers - many of them work under harsh conditions and grassroots efforts are underway to ease tensions between foreigners and locals.

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

'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

Today: a look at some popular bentos posted to our website, Maki and Marc make savoury bentos perfect for an autumn picnic, and a tasty and protein-rich tempeh bento comes from Bali in Indonesia.

A popular tourist train in Kyushu's Takachiho area is powered by fuel made from leftover ramen soup - starting from nothing, trucking company owner Nishida Masumi has developed his own biodiesel.

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 wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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

Iwate Prefecture is home to a number of unique railways and popular tourist trains. See the different initiatives JR and Iwate Prefecture are taking to increase railway tourism.

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

'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

A labour shortage in South Korea has caused a spike in foreign workers - many of them work under harsh conditions and grassroots efforts are underway to ease tensions between foreigners and locals.