NHK World HD Saturday

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-American Takeshi Furumoto, born in an incarceration camp and raised in Hiroshima after the atomic bombing, fought in the Vietnam War - he travels in search of closure to his complicated past.

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

Ishikawa Bunyo is a photojournalist who worked during the Vietnam War - he is eagerly trying to educate future generations on the cruelty of war while also preparing a photo compilation book.

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 Grand Sumo March Tournament Day 14 action live from Osaka as top wrestlers have their fourteenth 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

Journey through the snowy landscapes of northern Fukui Prefecture in central Japan on the Echizen Railway - practise zazen meditation at Eiheiji, sip locally brewed sake, and dine on Echizen crab.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest we look at urban workshops, expert craftsmanship on a small scale.

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

Small factories in Tokyo are combining their expertise to build a new bobsled with the goal of it featuring in the Olympics - we examine how the project is changing small-scale Japanese manufacturing.

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

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

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: ultra-high-speed elevators and carton-filling machines.

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

Japanese-American Takeshi Furumoto, born in an incarceration camp and raised in Hiroshima after the atomic bombing, fought in the Vietnam War - he travels in search of closure to his complicated past.

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

Ishikawa Bunyo is a photojournalist who worked during the Vietnam War - he is eagerly trying to educate future generations on the cruelty of war while also preparing a photo compilation book.

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

We experience a warm welcome in the hard-working small communities on the islands and coast of the Yamaguchi end of the Seto Inland Sea - they are poor in amenities but rich in happiness and kindness.

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

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

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

Artist Fuse Tomoko discovered origami as a child - she has created large-scale geometric works for over 60 years and earnt global acclaim. We take a look into the art of creating worlds through paper.

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan - since its foundation in 711 A.D. / C.E., the Inari deities have attracted worshippers with varying needs.

Dog sledding in a snow-covered world requires good communication with sled dogs. As a sled glides along and trust is developed between dogs and riders, look forward to seeing what comes in view!

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 unique time-lapse photography project, shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 14 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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 through the snowy landscapes of northern Fukui Prefecture in central Japan on the Echizen Railway - practise zazen meditation at Eiheiji, sip locally brewed sake, and dine on Echizen crab.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest we look at urban workshops, expert craftsmanship on a small scale.

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-American Takeshi Furumoto, born in an incarceration camp and raised in Hiroshima after the atomic bombing, fought in the Vietnam War - he travels in search of closure to his complicated past.

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

Ishikawa Bunyo is a photojournalist who worked during the Vietnam War - he is eagerly trying to educate future generations on the cruelty of war while also preparing a photo compilation book.

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 through the snowy landscapes of northern Fukui Prefecture in central Japan on the Echizen Railway - practise zazen meditation at Eiheiji, sip locally brewed sake, and dine on Echizen crab.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest we look at urban workshops, expert craftsmanship on a small scale.

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

We experience a warm welcome in the hard-working small communities on the islands and coast of the Yamaguchi end of the Seto Inland Sea - they are poor in amenities but rich in happiness and kindness.

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

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

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

Artist Fuse Tomoko discovered origami as a child - she has created large-scale geometric works for over 60 years and earnt global acclaim. We take a look into the art of creating worlds through paper.

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

At the Iwase Hikiyama Festival held in May in the Iwase district, floats topped with ornate displays are pulled around town before colliding into one another as an offering to the local deity.

Dog sledding in a snow-covered world requires good communication with sled dogs. As a sled glides along and trust is developed between dogs and riders, look forward to seeing what comes in view!

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.

Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo - more than a million people enjoyed life in this city, and they live on in ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Take a deep dive into ukiyo-e and explore old Tokyo's soul.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 14 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Ishikawa Naoki has climbed all 14 of the world's highest summits - his camera has captured the raw beauty of the land and the people. This is a story of one man's pursuit of a life beyond ordinary.

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 mobile vendor brings food to people who have no access to shops - a seafood merchant delivers Hokuriku fish to Japan and the world. Follow these local heroes as they help others.

Mount Hakusan in the Hokuriku region offers an abundance of beautiful and vibrant flowers - discover the delightful flowers the mountain offers and meet the people who are inspired by 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

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

Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at the significance of cats in Japan.

A cat takes a nap among the fragrant flowers at a farm that grows sweet pea flowers, another cat takes a nap at an archery range, and we meet more local cats as residents celebrate a unique tradition.

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 Japanese tiger beetle is a predator without equal - large mandibles and a high-speed sprint mean no prey is safe. Their larvae rely on deadly ambush - we follow the hunt with these tiny terrors!

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

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

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

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.

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: Nii Oshima Island.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 14 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Artist Fuse Tomoko discovered origami as a child - she has created large-scale geometric works for over 60 years and earnt global acclaim. We take a look into the art of creating worlds through paper.

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

At the Iwase Hikiyama Festival held in May in the Iwase district, floats topped with ornate displays are pulled around town before colliding into one another as an offering to the local deity.

Dog sledding in a snow-covered world requires good communication with sled dogs. As a sled glides along and trust is developed between dogs and riders, look forward to seeing what comes in view!