NHK World HD Thursday

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Toyama. Toyama on the Sea of Japan is home to wood carving, glasswork and historic bronze casting - discover how artisans use design to create for modern lifestyles.

Peter Barakan meets an expert who offers cultural insights, and Matt Alt learns about some traditional kitchen utensils.

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 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.

We explore a salt production plant in Suzu City in Ishikawa Prefecture damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January 2024, then visit a bakery in Tokyo loved by musician Sakamoto Ryuichi.

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

Katalin Kariko was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2023 for the development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, but her research path was long and hard - she talks about her beliefs as a scientist.

Japan has a number of carrot varieties resulting from selective breeding - discover carrots grown beneath snow and savour an array of dishes from cuisines ranging from French to Japanese.

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

Armour goes back over 1,000 years to the Heian period and the samurai guards at the Imperial Palace - their dignified colourful attire brought together dyeing, weaving, lacquer and metal craftspeople.

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

Aoki Kenta of the certified NPO SALASUSU has helped tackle human trafficking and poverty in Cambodia for over 20 years; how is Japan's 'Lesson Study' method used to reform Cambodia's public education?

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.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Toyama. Toyama on the Sea of Japan is home to wood carving, glasswork and historic bronze casting - discover how artisans use design to create for modern lifestyles.

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

Peter Barakan meets an expert who offers cultural insights, and Matt Alt learns about some traditional kitchen utensils.

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

JR Shikoku has suffered continued losses due to population decline and the expansion of a highway - see the initiatives the company is taking to aid recovery and revitalise the region.

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

Armour goes back over 1,000 years to the Heian period and the samurai guards at the Imperial Palace - their dignified colourful attire brought together dyeing, weaving, lacquer and metal craftspeople.

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

Aoki Kenta of the certified NPO SALASUSU has helped tackle human trafficking and poverty in Cambodia for over 20 years; how is Japan's 'Lesson Study' method used to reform Cambodia's public education?

We explore a salt production plant in Suzu City in Ishikawa Prefecture damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January 2024, then visit a bakery in Tokyo loved by musician Sakamoto Ryuichi.

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

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Toyama. Toyama on the Sea of Japan is home to wood carving, glasswork and historic bronze casting - discover how artisans use design to create for modern lifestyles.

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

Katalin Kariko was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2023 for the development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, but her research path was long and hard - she talks about her beliefs as a scientist.

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

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: the piano with a silent system and plastic food models.

Peter Barakan meets an expert who offers cultural insights, and Matt Alt learns about some traditional kitchen utensils.

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

JR Shikoku has suffered continued losses due to population decline and the expansion of a highway - see the initiatives the company is taking to aid recovery and revitalise the region.

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

Armour goes back over 1,000 years to the Heian period and the samurai guards at the Imperial Palace - their dignified colourful attire brought together dyeing, weaving, lacquer and metal craftspeople.

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

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Toyama. Toyama on the Sea of Japan is home to wood carving, glasswork and historic bronze casting - discover how artisans use design to create for modern lifestyles.

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 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.

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.

We explore a salt production plant in Suzu City in Ishikawa Prefecture damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January 2024, then visit a bakery in Tokyo loved by musician Sakamoto Ryuichi.

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

Following 15 years of strict censorship under its former administration, Bangladeshi journalists are now seeking the truth and freedom of press in order to regain the trust of the people.

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.

Artisan Matoba Kensho restores traditional dolls by cleaning and repairing damage to faces - well-preserved dolls can last 100 years, so Kensho hopes people bring them to him and never discard them.

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

Top Japanese chef Matsumoto Keisuke visits two Spanish wineries - one boosting their region with top-quality wine, the other preserving heritage grapes - and creates dishes to match each unique 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

JR Shikoku has suffered continued losses due to population decline and the expansion of a highway - see the initiatives the company is taking to aid recovery and revitalise the region.

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

Ahead of the latest Grand Sumo tournament, NHK World-Japan looks at the race for the championship among top wrestlers - we also focus on up-and-comers' secrets to winning and determination to excel.

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.

Following 15 years of strict censorship under its former administration, Bangladeshi journalists are now seeking the truth and freedom of press in order to regain the trust of the people.