NHK World HD Wednesday

A curry rice bento made with local spices and beef comes in Arita porcelainware, a 400-year-old art treasured by royalty - its rich heritage is sure to enhance your travel memories.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to houses. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Karesansui is a dry-gardening style of arranging stones and gravel that developed as a place for Buddhist monks in their ascetic training.

Wildlife vet Saito Keisuke has worked with endangered raptors in Hokkaido for 30 years - he treats and releases many birds injured by human activity while also working to prevent such accidents.

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.

From the colourful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa to the thrilling climax, kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the second half of 'Chushingura'.

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.

Imagine a future where electric cars don't always have to rely on batteries - Dr Takashi Ohira is spearheading development in Japan of a revolutionary technology involving wireless power transfer.

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

Nihonbashi is a district in downtown Tokyo centred on a historic bridge of the same name - we trace its development into a thriving hub of commerce whose mercantile spirit lives on today.

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

HateAid is Germany's first-ever support group for victims of digital violence - we speak to its founder Anna-Lena von Hodenberg about her fight to restore online dignity.

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.

A curry rice bento made with local spices and beef comes in Arita porcelainware, a 400-year-old art treasured by royalty - its rich heritage is sure to enhance your travel memories.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to houses. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Karesansui is a dry-gardening style of arranging stones and gravel that developed as a place for Buddhist monks in their ascetic training.

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

Wildlife vet Saito Keisuke has worked with endangered raptors in Hokkaido for 30 years - he treats and releases many birds injured by human activity while also working to prevent such accidents.

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

Nihonbashi is a district in downtown Tokyo centred on a historic bridge of the same name - we trace its development into a thriving hub of commerce whose mercantile spirit lives on 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

HateAid is Germany's first-ever support group for victims of digital violence - we speak to its founder Anna-Lena von Hodenberg about her fight to restore online dignity.

From the colourful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa to the thrilling climax, kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the second half of 'Chushingura'.

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 curry rice bento made with local spices and beef comes in Arita porcelainware, a 400-year-old art treasured by royalty - its rich heritage is sure to enhance your travel memories.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to houses. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Karesansui is a dry-gardening style of arranging stones and gravel that developed as a place for Buddhist monks in their ascetic training.

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

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.

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

A Tokyo shutter manufacturer employs elderly people which make up 30 per cent of its staff - we take a closer look at this workplace where seniors thrive.

Wildlife vet Saito Keisuke has worked with endangered raptors in Hokkaido for 30 years - he treats and releases many birds injured by human activity while also working to prevent such accidents.

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

Nihonbashi is a district in downtown Tokyo centred on a historic bridge of the same name - we trace its development into a thriving hub of commerce whose mercantile spirit lives on 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

A curry rice bento made with local spices and beef comes in Arita porcelainware, a 400-year-old art treasured by royalty - its rich heritage is sure to enhance your travel memories.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to houses. Explore the unique culture behind them.

Karesansui is a dry-gardening style of arranging stones and gravel that developed as a place for Buddhist monks in their ascetic training.

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: Homes.

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.

From the colourful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa to the thrilling climax, kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the second half of 'Chushingura'.

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: Kyoto Amulets, the embodiment of prayers for happiness. The ancient capital continues to be innovative 1,200 years after its foundation - we dive deep into its core in this 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

Introducing the CEO of a company promoting eco-tourism by guiding travellers to the Himalayan mountain region - they install solar power systems that support local energy needs for the community.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Nagano. This central region once linked east and west Japan - visit an art festival and a historic town and explore the designs fostered by Nagano's fierce landscapes.

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

Onigiri are becoming a global phenomenon - colourful new styles are generating a buzz on social media and convenience stores continue to develop new products. We investigate the latest developments.

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

Take a trip to Kakegawa in Shizuoka Prefecture, the home to one of the world's leading piano factories where skilled artisans carefully craft each instrument through specialised processes.

Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, 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

Introducing the CEO of a company promoting eco-tourism by guiding travellers to the Himalayan mountain region - they install solar power systems that support local energy needs for the community.

Today: Kyoto Amulets, the embodiment of prayers for happiness. The ancient capital continues to be innovative 1,200 years after its foundation - we dive deep into its core in this programme.