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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

Russian athletes competing internationally have been accused of doping - we look at the life of one young skater, Kamila Valieva, and the effect that such allegations have had on her career.

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 presents 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

NHK World-Japan presents Grand Sumo January Tournament Day 1 action live from Tokyo as top wrestlers have their first bouts of the 15-day contest.

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

Summer 2024 marked the 10th anniversary of the eruption of Mount Ontake, Japan's worst volcanic disaster since World War II - we follow bereaved family members who joined this year's memorial climb.

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

The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan - since its foundation in 711 A.D. / C.E., the Inari deities have attracted worshippers with varying needs.

Horseback riding through the vast fields of Tokachi is a fun fall activity. Leafy forests and grassy fields are perfect trails to be experienced by horse. Explore new horizons on the back of a horse!

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 indri is a type of lemur living in the jungles of Madagascar in Africa - there are strict rules in the indri family as the mother is dominant. Why does the father get the short end of the stick?

Kyoto in the autumn: the old capital is even more beautiful when dressed in autumn colours. Witness the contemplative and quiet beauty of Kyoto through time-lapse photography.

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

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

Soho in London was formerly a town of immigrants - long known as one of the most bohemian areas of London, Soho is considered a place for enjoying the arts, revelry, and late-night entertainment.

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of shokan and daikan - the nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice, and dried vegetables.

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

Russian athletes competing internationally have been accused of doping - we look at the life of one young skater, Kamila Valieva, and the effect that such allegations have had on her career.

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 presents 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 indri is a type of lemur living in the jungles of Madagascar in Africa - there are strict rules in the indri family as the mother is dominant. Why does the father get the short end of the stick?

Kyoto in the autumn: the old capital is even more beautiful when dressed in autumn colours. Witness the contemplative and quiet beauty of Kyoto through time-lapse photography.

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

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

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: TAKANE NO NADESHIKO - a 10-member idol group making a buzz on social media - and Hayashibe Satoshi, a singer who has fans across a wide age range.

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...

Today: recommending additional repairs. Wewalage Suneth Priyanka Fernando from Sri Lanka works as a mechanic - in a role play challenge, he recommends additional repairs in the interest of safety.

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 heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Noshima Island.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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.

Stroll around a World Heritage Site with an island kitty, then get your favourite saying written on a lucky rice scoop before playing with kitties in the historical town of Takehara.

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

Russian athletes competing internationally have been accused of doping - we look at the life of one young skater, Kamila Valieva, and the effect that such allegations have had on her career.

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 presents 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

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: TAKANE NO NADESHIKO - a 10-member idol group making a buzz on social media - and Hayashibe Satoshi, a singer who has fans across a wide age range.

Today: recommending additional repairs. Wewalage Suneth Priyanka Fernando from Sri Lanka works as a mechanic - in a role play challenge, he recommends additional repairs in the interest of safety.

Stroll around a World Heritage Site with an island kitty, then get your favourite saying written on a lucky rice scoop before playing with kitties in the historical town of Takehara.

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 indri is a type of lemur living in the jungles of Madagascar in Africa - there are strict rules in the indri family as the mother is dominant. Why does the father get the short end of the stick?

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

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

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...

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 heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Noshima Island.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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 meet Muhammad Nurul Elahi in Niigata - who grows lotus roots to fund an elementary school he opened in his native Bangladesh - and Moroccan Mohamed Aalla, who trains at a soy sauce maker in Kagawa.

A 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-metre mountain where it sits - see the spring's guardian at work in gorgeous footage.

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

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.

Through research on the calls of the Japanese tit, Suzuki Toshitaka has proven that animals other than humans have language capabilities - he talks about pioneering the field of animal linguistics.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

RAMUNE - a descendant of Japanese emigrants to Brazil - is a performer of rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling. Performing in multiple languages, she helps foreigners experience Japanese culture.

This time we introduce a special series about Hokkaido in November - we present various aspects of Hokkaido to show its attractiveness through 'Train Cruise', 'Hit the Road' and other programmes.

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

Aichi / Kataoka Mami (Curator): Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, creates products appropriate for the times - Kataoka finds the beauty that's present in functional objects.

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

Seri (Japanese parsley) is in season from winter to spring - it's a key source of nutrition during Japan's cold winter months when most other veggies are out of season.

This episode features an easily applicable paste that can dramatically bolster the resiliency of masonry walls and a treatment that makes removing heavy stains from a variety of surfaces much easier.

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

To truly enjoy Gunma, travel by car is key. We start from Takasaki, where the bullet train stops, and make our way to Kusatsu hot springs, with world Heritage sites and local food along the way.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Through research on the calls of the Japanese tit, Suzuki Toshitaka has proven that animals other than humans have language capabilities - he talks about pioneering the field of animal linguistics.

We meet Muhammad Nurul Elahi in Niigata - who grows lotus roots to fund an elementary school he opened in his native Bangladesh - and Moroccan Mohamed Aalla, who trains at a soy sauce maker in Kagawa.

A 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-metre mountain where it sits - see the spring's guardian at work in gorgeous footage.