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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

More than 100,000 people are thought to have disappeared during Syria's 13-year civil war - in the aftermath of conflict, families are seeking truth, justice, and hope for the future.

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

Kusakizome (botanical dyeing) is a tradition reflected in Japanese colours - our explorer experiences being one with nature as she learns the ropes.

Kaiki is a thin and brightly coloured silk fabric - Fumie discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image.

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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 12 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Nagoya.

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

Around 100,000 timetables are printed each month despite the rise of transfer apps - discover the charm of Japanese train timetables as we speak to the editors and foreign residents who use them.

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

More than 100,000 people are thought to have disappeared during Syria's 13-year civil war - in the aftermath of conflict, families are seeking truth, justice, and hope for the future.

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

Shimizu Eisuke has developed an eye exam device that works as a smartphone attachment and makes it possible to provide eye care anywhere - he talks about his goal of reducing global blindness by half.

Australia's 'worst-ever' wildfires in 2019 had a devastating impact on endangered species including koalas - we examine the cause of these fires and explore ways to minimise future catastrophes.

A young man from Vietnam is using his own struggles finding an apartment in Japan to help other foreigners get settled - if you're new to Japan and face similar challenges, tell us.

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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

Kusakizome (botanical dyeing) is a tradition reflected in Japanese colours - our explorer experiences being one with nature as she learns the ropes.

Kaiki is a thin and brightly coloured silk fabric - Fumie discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image.

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

More than 100,000 people are thought to have disappeared during Syria's 13-year civil war - in the aftermath of conflict, families are seeking truth, justice, and hope for the future.

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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 13 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Nagoya.

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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

Shimizu Eisuke has developed an eye exam device that works as a smartphone attachment and makes it possible to provide eye care anywhere - he talks about his goal of reducing global blindness by half.

Australia's 'worst-ever' wildfires in 2019 had a devastating impact on endangered species including koalas - we examine the cause of these fires and explore ways to minimise future catastrophes.

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.

New research results have revealed that resetting a disrupted body clock can improve sleep - we introduce a hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments and share dietary tips for better sleep.

Kusakizome (botanical dyeing) is a tradition reflected in Japanese colours - our explorer experiences being one with nature as she learns the ropes.

Kaiki is a thin and brightly coloured silk fabric - Fumie discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image.

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

More than 100,000 people are thought to have disappeared during Syria's 13-year civil war - in the aftermath of conflict, families are seeking truth, justice, and hope for the future.

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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 young man from Vietnam is using his own struggles finding an apartment in Japan to help other foreigners get settled - if you're new to Japan and face similar challenges, tell us.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, super-absorbent towels.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 13 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Nagoya.

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

The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Peace Messengers visit the United Nations in Geneva each year - we join them as they call for nuclear abolition and see the complexities of global politics in a new light.

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 introduce Kazuo Ishiguro's A Pale View of Hills - and other Japanese films screened at the Cannes Film Festival - as well as the classic Sansho the Bailiff by Mizoguchi Kenji.

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

Honda Tsuneyuki has changed the concept of capsule toys and developed numerous megahits - we go behind the scenes of development and a new challenge to create an unprecedentedly large capsule toy.

Featured recipe: Cherry Blossom-shaped Crab Rice. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

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.

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

Our focus this time is wasabi - visit a culturally significant paddy field, try a unique grater that offers stronger pungency, and learn more about the cultivation history of Japan's fiery root.

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 World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes 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 13 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Nagoya.

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

Punch techniques have existed since the dawn of humanity - in this episode, an Okinawan karate master and a Muay Thai champion explore its cutting edge.

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

Design engineer Tagawa Kinya investigates the process of design by looking at the work of Yanagi Sori, who shaped products by making models using different materials.