NHK World HD Tuesday

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 us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka - behold the sublime beauty of Mount Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.

Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine

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 make a 'dantsu' carpet, everything from yarn-making to weaving is done by hand - Minagawa experiences the deep allure of handmade goods.

What is on the minds of people while they slurp down udon noodles bought from no-frills vending machines at a small roadside rest area in Shimane Prefecture? We ask them for three days.

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

Journey to the great northern land of Japan: Hokkaido. Its scenery changes dramatically throughout the year. Witness the beauty of Hokkaido through time-lapse photography.

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

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

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

Horsehair crab is one of Japan's top seafood delicacies in a crab-loving country - see what makes this hairy little guy so unforgettable.

Fukuda Keisuke heads an NPO that has been organising volunteer clean-up events in Japan for over 20 years - he talks about his efforts to bring communities together.

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.

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks

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

Visit a plantation in one of the country's snowiest regions and learn how sweetness is carefully developed in large Tokyo warehouses during the import process.

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

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

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

Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine

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

Let's drive through Chiba Prefecture! We depart from Tokyo Station and enjoy magic hour at scenic Byobugaura. Along the way, encounter Chiba's traditions and be amazed by their artistic quality.

What is on the minds of people while they slurp down udon noodles bought from no-frills vending machines at a small roadside rest area in Shimane Prefecture? We ask them for three days.

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

Ramen packed with seafood goodness, loved in bitter cold northern Japan for over 100 years. Try a bowl for yourself!

Japanese swords are called 'metal made art' - the once-lost techniques used to make them prior to the 16th century are now on the verge of rediscovery.

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

Fly high from Shizuoka Airport - the nearest airport to Mount Fuji - as breathtaking window views and special cockpit footage await!

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks

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

Boat builders in one coastal district used their skills to make houses - Nishizawa considers how architecture is affected by a community's terrain and values.

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

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

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

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season

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

Kuzu is a Japanese ingredient with over 1,000 years of history and kuzu powder is used in many ways - sweeten it to make a tasty treat, use it as a thickener, or sprinkle it on food to enhance umami.

Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine

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 Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important spiritual locations - Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mount Koya - and these three sites are connected by a verdant 300km pilgrims' path.

Fukuda Keisuke heads an NPO that has been organising volunteer clean-up events in Japan for over 20 years - he talks about his efforts to bring communities together.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.

What is on the minds of people while they slurp down udon noodles bought from no-frills vending machines at a small roadside rest area in Shimane Prefecture? We ask them for three days.

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.

Japanese swords are called 'metal made art' - the once-lost techniques used to make them prior to the 16th century are now on the verge of rediscovery.

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

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks

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

Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine

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

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

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

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.

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

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

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season

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

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

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

Today: The Cinema Capital, the professionals behind the samurai filming industry. The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years - 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

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

Japanese swords are called 'metal made art' - the once-lost techniques used to make them prior to the 16th century are now on the verge of rediscovery.

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

Choreographers create the movement and staging of a kabuki performance, contributing hugely to its appeal - our guest, expert choreographer Fujima Kanjuro, talks about the intricacies of the job.

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.