NHK World HD Friday

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.

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

Xu Quanyi sees it as his mission to promote the charm of Fukushima - sharing his stories is how he counters the stigma Fukushima continues to suffer following the 2011 disaster.

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

Masumi Yamanaka, a botanical artist at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kew Gardens in the UK, shares how her work promotes biodiversity and plant beauty amidst rising environmental challenges.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Many elderly Japanese have difficulty chewing or swallowing and must follow soft and nutritional 'dysphagia diets' - Kawabata Eri teaches caregivers how to make appetising dysphagia-friendly dishes.

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.

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

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.

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

Masumi Yamanaka, a botanical artist at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kew Gardens in the UK, shares how her work promotes biodiversity and plant beauty amidst rising environmental challenges.

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

Muse cells were discovered by a Japanese researcher - they are found in the human body and have the unique ability to repair tissues. We examine their potential in treating intractable diseases.

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

Many elderly Japanese have difficulty chewing or swallowing and must follow soft and nutritional 'dysphagia diets' - Kawabata Eri teaches caregivers how to make appetising dysphagia-friendly dishes.

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

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

Xu Quanyi sees it as his mission to promote the charm of Fukushima - sharing his stories is how he counters the stigma Fukushima continues to suffer following the 2011 disaster.

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

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.

Ueno is home to world-class cultural facilities, a bustling street market, a historic shrine and much more - we look at some of the many features that make this diverse urban environment so popular.

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

Vasfije Krasniqi Goodman was the first woman to speak publicly about sexual violence during the Kosovo War - this documentary portrays the survivors' struggles and pursuit of justice 25 years later.

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 stage race covering 130km in three days is held on the coast of Iwate 13 years after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami - we follow the runners as they learn about the area's recovery.

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 400km ride through southern Nagano on a historic old highway and winding mountain roads to an area with a unique culture including traditional wooden comb making, green tofu, and rice straw craft.

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

Many elderly Japanese have difficulty chewing or swallowing and must follow soft and nutritional 'dysphagia diets' - Kawabata Eri teaches caregivers how to make appetising dysphagia-friendly dishes.

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

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from 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 behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is 'Japan's Top Inventions'

We look at Japan's efforts to improve tsunami evacuation, from overcoming 'normalcy bias' that causes people to underestimate risk to the installation of coastal evacuation towers.

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!