NHK World - Japan Monday

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 meet Julia from Germany - who works to preserve people's testimonies of natural disasters in Sendai - and Jie Sheng from China, who runs a Tokyo eatery where he serves deep-fried pork cutlets.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to washi. Explore the unique culture behind them.

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

A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis - this helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called 'one-day chefs', to get involved in Japanese society.

This time, we introduce changes starting in April, including the extension of 'NHK Newsline' and the launch of 'NHK NEWS 7.' We also feature 'Japan in Focus' moving to weekdays.

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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 popular hiking guide in northern Japan brings smiles to the faces of all her clients - what events from her past brought her to where she is today, and what is her secret for spreading happiness?

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic 'Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.'

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

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

We meet Julia from Germany - who works to preserve people's testimonies of natural disasters in Sendai - and Jie Sheng from China, who runs a Tokyo eatery where he serves deep-fried pork cutlets.

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

Tsukamoto Shinya's film Hokage (Shadow of Fire) won the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film at Venice in 2023 - as his most recent films focus on wartime stories, we ask him about his creative process.

Ari Beser's grandfather served on the planes that dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki - Harada Kosuzu's grandfather survived both. Now they are fighting for a world without nuclear weapons.

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

Historic capitals in the Kansai region are home to a wealth of national treasures and masterpieces - we delve into astonishing Buddhist and Shinto art in Nara.

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

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to washi. Explore the unique culture behind them.

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

A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis - this helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called 'one-day chefs', to get involved in Japanese society.

This time, we introduce changes starting in April, including the extension of 'NHK Newsline' and the launch of 'NHK NEWS 7.' We also feature 'Japan in Focus' moving to weekdays.

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

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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

Heart failure is rising globally and has no cure, but a kidney medication originally used for diabetes shows promise in slowing its progress - we provide updates on its treatment.

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 meet Julia from Germany - who works to preserve people's testimonies of natural disasters in Sendai - and Jie Sheng from China, who runs a Tokyo eatery where he serves deep-fried pork cutlets.

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 popular hiking guide in northern Japan brings smiles to the faces of all her clients - what events from her past brought her to where she is today, and what is her secret for spreading happiness?

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic 'Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.'

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 language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to washi. Explore the unique culture behind them.

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

A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis - this helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called 'one-day chefs', to get involved in Japanese society.

This time, we introduce changes starting in April, including the extension of 'NHK Newsline' and the launch of 'NHK NEWS 7.' We also feature 'Japan in Focus' moving to weekdays.

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

Tsukamoto Shinya's film Hokage (Shadow of Fire) won the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film at Venice in 2023 - as his most recent films focus on wartime stories, we ask him about his creative process.

Ari Beser's grandfather served on the planes that dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki - Harada Kosuzu's grandfather survived both. Now they are fighting for a world without nuclear weapons.

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

Historic capitals in the Kansai region are home to a wealth of national treasures and masterpieces - we delve into astonishing Buddhist and Shinto art in Nara.

The Fuji Television scandal shows that workplace sexual harassment remains a major social issue in Japan; people are speaking up about their experiences and how their companies failed to protect them.

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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

Heart failure is rising globally and has no cure, but a kidney medication originally used for diabetes shows promise in slowing its progress - we provide updates on its treatment.

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 meet Julia from Germany - who works to preserve people's testimonies of natural disasters in Sendai - and Jie Sheng from China, who runs a Tokyo eatery where he serves deep-fried pork cutlets.

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 language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to washi. Explore the unique culture behind them.

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

A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis - this helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called 'one-day chefs', to get involved in Japanese society.

This time, we introduce changes starting in April, including the extension of 'NHK Newsline' and the launch of 'NHK NEWS 7.' We also feature 'Japan in Focus' moving to weekdays.

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 popular hiking guide in northern Japan brings smiles to the faces of all her clients - what events from her past brought her to where she is today, and what is her secret for spreading happiness?

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic 'Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.'

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 Stov hikes along the sacred Miyagawa river from Ise Jingu to its source on Mount Odaigahara in Mie Prefecture.

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

Learn how to cook tempura at home as Chef Saito demonstrates the techniques needed to make crispy tempura using mountain vegetables of spring.

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

There's something simply known as 'the bench' on the east side of Lake Biwa - what goes on in the minds of visitors as they take a seat? We spend three days by this lakeside bench.

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

Heart failure is rising globally and has no cure, but a kidney medication originally used for diabetes shows promise in slowing its progress - we provide updates on its treatment.

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

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

From school chairs to handmade toys, Japanese have a special fondness for well-made everyday items - we dig a little deeper.

Featured recipe: Rika's Yakisoba. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika 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

Peter Stov hikes along the sacred Miyagawa river from Ise Jingu to its source on Mount Odaigahara in Mie Prefecture.