NHK World HD Friday

Marc cooks Salmon Menchi-Katsu - deep-fried breaded salmon cakes - Maki cooks a delicious Chicken Nasu bento with her 3S sauce plus one, and we look at Taiwan's 'san-bei', or 'three-cup', cuisine.

Yamaguchi Ayumu uses the lees left over after brewing sake for distilling gin and also uses things like coffee grounds and cacao husks to give his gin a delightful aroma.

Up-and-coming culinarian Terada Keiichi visits a family winery in Burgundy and a winery cooperative in the Rhone Valley to showcase the wine-making craft that makes France the land of wine.

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

David Bull came to Japan to master the art of woodblock printing - he learned valuable lessons about Japanese culture and that there is more to the works of art than the paper they are printed on.

We look back on the year 2024 - a year in which many records were broken - and look ahead to the Grand Sumo of 2025.

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

Independent animation creator Chen Lianhua describes his creative philosophy as indie animation gains new attention in China, where such programs have gathered major viewership.

Various efforts are being made to revitalise stations with few users, including collaborating with private companies and local governments - see how these station buildings are being utilised.

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 China, ordinances in major cities forbid those 60 and over from getting employment, so migrant workers that need to support themselves often take jobs out of contract with unfair conditions.

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

Leslie Sussan became an anti-nuclear activist after discovering her father's films of victims of the atom bomb filmed in Japan and long-suppressed by the US military - her work fulfils his legacy.

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.

Marc cooks Salmon Menchi-Katsu - deep-fried breaded salmon cakes - Maki cooks a delicious Chicken Nasu bento with her 3S sauce plus one, and we look at Taiwan's 'san-bei', or 'three-cup', cuisine.

Yamaguchi Ayumu uses the lees left over after brewing sake for distilling gin and also uses things like coffee grounds and cacao husks to give his gin a delightful aroma.

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

Up-and-coming culinarian Terada Keiichi visits a family winery in Burgundy and a winery cooperative in the Rhone Valley to showcase the wine-making craft that makes France the land of wine.

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

Kintsugi mends broken pottery with gold - an artist is restoring earthenware damaged by the Noto earthquake and helping residents put the pieces of their lives back together too.

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 China, ordinances in major cities forbid those 60 and over from getting employment, so migrant workers that need to support themselves often take jobs out of contract with unfair 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

Leslie Sussan became an anti-nuclear activist after discovering her father's films of victims of the atom bomb filmed in Japan and long-suppressed by the US military - her work fulfils his legacy.

We look back on the year 2024 - a year in which many records were broken - and look ahead to the Grand Sumo of 2025.

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

Marc cooks Salmon Menchi-Katsu - deep-fried breaded salmon cakes - Maki cooks a delicious Chicken Nasu bento with her 3S sauce plus one, and we look at Taiwan's 'san-bei', or 'three-cup', cuisine.

Yamaguchi Ayumu uses the lees left over after brewing sake for distilling gin and also uses things like coffee grounds and cacao husks to give his gin a delightful aroma.

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

Independent animation creator Chen Lianhua describes his creative philosophy as indie animation gains new attention in China, where such programs have gathered major viewership.

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

Nuclear medicine therapy involves delivering radiation-emitting drugs directly inside the body to treat refractory cancers - we explore the mechanism of the therapy and the latest developments.

Up-and-coming culinarian Terada Keiichi visits a family winery in Burgundy and a winery cooperative in the Rhone Valley to showcase the wine-making craft that makes France the land of wine.

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

Kintsugi mends broken pottery with gold - an artist is restoring earthenware damaged by the Noto earthquake and helping residents put the pieces of their lives back together too.

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 China, ordinances in major cities forbid those 60 and over from getting employment, so migrant workers that need to support themselves often take jobs out of contract with unfair 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

Marc cooks Salmon Menchi-Katsu - deep-fried breaded salmon cakes - Maki cooks a delicious Chicken Nasu bento with her 3S sauce plus one, and we look at Taiwan's 'san-bei', or 'three-cup', cuisine.

Yamaguchi Ayumu uses the lees left over after brewing sake for distilling gin and also uses things like coffee grounds and cacao husks to give his gin a delightful aroma.

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

David Bull came to Japan to master the art of woodblock printing - he learned valuable lessons about Japanese culture and that there is more to the works of art than the paper they are printed on.

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: US Influences.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at wasabi, an eye-watering condiment with many surprising uses.

We look back on the year 2024 - a year in which many records were broken - and look ahead to the Grand Sumo of 2025.

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

Football superstar Andres Iniesta lived in Kobe for five years while playing for local team Vissel Kobe - explore the city of Kobe and meet the people he came to love during his time here.

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

Based on true events, this programme depicts the life of a young psychiatrist who, despite being a victim himself, compassionately cares for others who are devastated by the Great Hanshin Earthquake.

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 280km ride through Okinawa exploring this island's unique culture and history, its traditional textiles, folk songs commemorating hardships endured, and one of the world's healthiest cuisines.

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

Kintsugi mends broken pottery with gold - an artist is restoring earthenware damaged by the Noto earthquake and helping residents put the pieces of their lives back together too.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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

Kanazawa Castle has an elegant design not seen in other castles - money was no object for its plastered geometric-patterned walls, white metallic roof tiles, and a diversity of stone walls.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Discover the unique traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

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 and top creations for niche markets - this time, rhythm machines and food packaging.

...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' 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 Folding Handkerchief Theater...