NHK World - Japan HD Wednesday

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

Takashimadaira is north of central Tokyo and home to one of the city's largest 'danchi' housing complexes - we explore the grounds and meet members of the community who are making an impact.

Miyakoshi Akiko won the New York Times' Best Illustrated Children's Book Award in 2024 - we see how she creates art using charcoal and watercolours and discover the inspiration behind her work.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Capsule Figures.

Monbetsu Atsushi is a cultural and wildlife advocate working to preserve Hokkaido's traditional Ainu culture through ancient practices including hunting and forest management.

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 dives into the world of kabuki, exploring shows selected based on modern themes and featuring kabuki's creative staging and highlights.

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 episode looks at leaf-cutter ants that grow food and shake their bodies to communicate through vibrations, plus how humans might grow spare teeth.

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

Takashimadaira is north of central Tokyo and home to one of the city's largest 'danchi' housing complexes - we explore the grounds and meet members of the community who are making an impact.

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

Kinota Braithwaite is an African-Canadian educator whose daughter was bullied because of her skin colour - Braithwaite was inspired to create picture books that let all children know they are valued.

Curry rice is one of Japan's most iconic national dishes - how did Jimbocho in Tokyo become a curry town?

A Japanese festival favourite, yakisoba are noodles cooked in a special sauce - enjoy local yakisoba from all over Japan!

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.

Miyakoshi Akiko won the New York Times' Best Illustrated Children's Book Award in 2024 - we see how she creates art using charcoal and watercolours and discover the inspiration behind her work.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Capsule Figures.

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

Monbetsu Atsushi is a cultural and wildlife advocate working to preserve Hokkaido's traditional Ainu culture through ancient practices including hunting and forest management.

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

Spring oysters, packed with umami before spawning, have been attracting attention in recent years. We visit Hiroshima, Japan's largest oyster-producing region, to learn more.

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

Takashimadaira is north of central Tokyo and home to one of the city's largest 'danchi' housing complexes - we explore the grounds and meet members of the community who are making an impact.

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 dives into the world of kabuki, exploring shows selected based on modern themes and featuring kabuki's creative staging and highlights.

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

Miyakoshi Akiko won the New York Times' Best Illustrated Children's Book Award in 2024 - we see how she creates art using charcoal and watercolours and discover the inspiration behind her work.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Capsule Figures.

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

Kinota Braithwaite is an African-Canadian educator whose daughter was bullied because of her skin colour - Braithwaite was inspired to create picture books that let all children know they are valued.

Curry rice is one of Japan's most iconic national dishes - how did Jimbocho in Tokyo become a curry town?

A Japanese festival favourite, yakisoba are noodles cooked in a special sauce - enjoy local yakisoba from all over Japan!

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

This episode features a 300-year-old Japanese sand-casting manufacturer that has faced centuries of challenge and change.

Monbetsu Atsushi is a cultural and wildlife advocate working to preserve Hokkaido's traditional Ainu culture through ancient practices including hunting and forest management.

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

Spring oysters, packed with umami before spawning, have been attracting attention in recent years. We visit Hiroshima, Japan's largest oyster-producing region, to learn more.

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

Takashimadaira is north of central Tokyo and home to one of the city's largest 'danchi' housing complexes - we explore the grounds and meet members of the community who are making an impact.

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

Miyakoshi Akiko won the New York Times' Best Illustrated Children's Book Award in 2024 - we see how she creates art using charcoal and watercolours and discover the inspiration behind her work.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Capsule Figures.

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 dives into the world of kabuki, exploring shows selected based on modern themes and featuring kabuki's creative staging and highlights.

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 imperial court 1200 years ago used cloth dyed with the colours of prayer, many of which are lost to time - some are fascinated with these forgotten colours and are attempting to revive them today.

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

Mamachari bikes, which originated in Japan, are designed to meet the needs of all kinds of people and even helped women enter the workforce - we discover what makes them so unique and special.

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

Spring oysters, packed with umami before spawning, have been attracting attention in recent years. We visit Hiroshima, Japan's largest oyster-producing region, to learn more.

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

An auto repair shop in Yokkaichi in Mie Prefecture serves a rice bowl once a week - Ms Kuroda, who helped run the company for years with her late husband, started making these meals at the age of 70.

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 imperial court 1200 years ago used cloth dyed with the colours of prayer, many of which are lost to time - some are fascinated with these forgotten colours and are attempting to revive them today.