NHK World HD Sunday

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 latest programme in our series on the Takiyama Hospital incident covers developments including its director's resignation and how the case reveals issues in Japan's psychiatric care system.

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 program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest we look at rice snacks, traditional food with surprising diversity.

Kitties work year-round to keep tiger pufferfish from being snatched up by hungry herons, and Myojin Pond is a famous place to spot cats - we dare you not to laugh at the kitty napping in the shrine!

NHK World-Japan presents Grand Sumo January Tournament Day 14 action live from Tokyo as top wrestlers have their fifteenth 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

Ten years ago, a young student offered to help a man with limited vision ride a bus - other youngsters have continued the tradition, and now a book inspired by these acts is gaining fans across Japan.

Kyoto has about 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues - sculptors breathe life into these objects of worship.

Camping in the snow is a popular winter activity these days - campers spend the night in a tent, warm up with delicious food, and enjoy fantastic winter scenery!

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 time we're featuring anime studio Pierrot, the 45-year veteran studio behind NARUTO - hear directly from the creators and get a behind-the-scenes look at BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War.

Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured, but Barky realises that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimetre items are needed.

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

Situated on the western edge of the Nile Delta at the Nile River's mouth, Alexandria is Egypt's second largest city, overlooks the Mediterranean Sea, and is known as the 'Pearl of the Mediterranean'.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes 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 latest programme in our series on the Takiyama Hospital incident covers developments including its director's resignation and how the case reveals issues in Japan's psychiatric care system.

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

Gen-Z Sato Mari travels Japan living in a tiny van - after leaving a company job, she now works as a designer. Follow along as she interacts with fellow freelancers searching for a 'new normal'.

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 time we're featuring anime studio Pierrot, the 45-year veteran studio behind NARUTO - hear directly from the creators and get a behind-the-scenes look at BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War.

Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured, but Barky realises that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimetre items are needed.

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 legendary band QURULI has prepared an exciting collaboration with Italian musicians including Daniele Sepe, an iconic artist from Naples who QURULI's Kishida Shigeru has admired for 20 years.

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 A New Creature...

The second in a special two-part EJW series. We've looked at many Japanese phrases that people use at work - this time we review past phrases and learn keego through fun games.

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

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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 fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: automatic ticket gates and tool setters.

...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

Kitties work year-round to keep tiger pufferfish from being snatched up by hungry herons, and Myojin Pond is a famous place to spot cats - we dare you not to laugh at the kitty napping in the shrine!

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 latest programme in our series on the Takiyama Hospital incident covers developments including its director's resignation and how the case reveals issues in Japan's psychiatric care system.

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

Gen-Z Sato Mari travels Japan living in a tiny van - after leaving a company job, she now works as a designer. Follow along as she interacts with fellow freelancers searching for a 'new normal'.

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 legendary band QURULI has prepared an exciting collaboration with Italian musicians including Daniele Sepe, an iconic artist from Naples who QURULI's Kishida Shigeru has admired for 20 years.

The second in a special two-part EJW series. We've looked at many Japanese phrases that people use at work - this time we review past phrases and learn keego through fun games.

Kitties work year-round to keep tiger pufferfish from being snatched up by hungry herons, and Myojin Pond is a famous place to spot cats - we dare you not to laugh at the kitty napping in the shrine!

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 time we're featuring anime studio Pierrot, the 45-year veteran studio behind NARUTO - hear directly from the creators and get a behind-the-scenes look at BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War.

Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured, but Barky realises that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimetre items are needed.

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 fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: automatic ticket gates and tool setters.

...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 A New Creature...

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

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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 spotlight on our diverse international community as we report on issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan.

We meet Ashraf Baburi in Chiba Prefecture, who provides work to women in his native Afghanistan by importing traditional rugs they weave, and French-born Stephane Danton who runs a tea store in Tokyo.

A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan saved the Yonezawa Domain from financial ruin 250 years ago - stunning time-lapse images show the historic sites that preserve his legacy.

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.

Enami Noriyuki won the coveted Double Gold Award at the world's most prestigious marmalade-making competition in 2020 and 2022 - he talks about the secrets of his craft and his tumultuous journey.

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.

Japan's taxi industry is hiring more and more foreign drivers in response to a serious labour shortage - this programme introduces efforts by both the government and taxi companies to facilitate this.

This time we introduce broadcasts about issues relating to climate change and the environment - we broadcast some special shows on the issues as well as presenting in news and our regular 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

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

The prefecture of Nagasaki, historically Japan's gateway to the west, has a culture influenced by centuries of foreign trade - with over 1,400 islands, it also makes for a unique cycling experience.

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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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

Enami Noriyuki won the coveted Double Gold Award at the world's most prestigious marmalade-making competition in 2020 and 2022 - he talks about the secrets of his craft and his tumultuous journey.

We meet Ashraf Baburi in Chiba Prefecture, who provides work to women in his native Afghanistan by importing traditional rugs they weave, and French-born Stephane Danton who runs a tea store in Tokyo.

A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan saved the Yonezawa Domain from financial ruin 250 years ago - stunning time-lapse images show the historic sites that preserve his legacy.