NHK World HD Friday

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

Mario traces the life of his grandfather, one of the Japanese 'holdouts' that stayed in Indonesia after the Second World War - what did he do during that time, and why did he decide to stay?

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

Film, pop music, local fads - subculture stands at the fringes where dreams meet reality. Welcome to a documentary series that traces the shifting mood of society and pop culture...

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

Seki Tomoharu once turned his back on farming - now he grows legendary rice that wins international awards and pursues his own green farming amid rice shortages and global warming.

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

Research has detected microplastics in human bodies and shown that they can harm our health - we look at the factors behind the problem and consider what the world can do to rein in plastic pollution.

Leading experts teach us by means of demonstrations and quizzes how to listen to the Earth and prepare for earthquakes, typhoons, volcanoes and other life-threatening natural disasters

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 fox (kitsune) also holds an identity as a supernatural creature commonly depicted at shrines - it is known for its ability to masquerade as humans to deceive them or to provide divine messages.

Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

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.

Japan's snow is a big draw for tourists, but snow and ice can also pose dangers to drivers - we look at some Japanese technology being developed to prevent whiteouts and accidents.

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 'Nendore Nandore Mr. Clay!'...