NHK World Sunday

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

In the shadow of China's high GDP, it is possible that a significant distortion will lead to prolonged economic stagnation - we gather open-source information to understand the state of its economy.

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

In-depth world discussion; global opinion leaders debate key issues facing our modern world, presenting solutions to help solve these concerns.

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 focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7.

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

Discover the nature-rich side of Tokyo - kitties' favourite spots include a small shrine in a forest, a box bed at a horseback riding club, and the top of their owners' beloved cars!

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

Twelve years after a massive quake and tsunami in northeast Japan, we follow taxi drivers in Kesennuma - one of the affected towns - to experience people's memories and hopes through their eyes.

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

Elegant and practical, braided cords are essential for kimonos and other aspects of everyday life.

A vast expanse of drift ice spanning the frigid Sea of Okhotsk in the World Natural Heritage Site of Shiretoko sets the stage for a variety of novel winter adventures.

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

Don't let the charming appearance and birdsong of the bull-headed shrike fool you - this cold-blooded killer will impale prey on any sharp object for a much later meal... and often out of love!

Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level - with a reflective pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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

Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur is an urban centre with two million people - it is the cultural, tourism, political and economic core of Malaysia, driving growth through industrialisation and IT hubs.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes 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

In the shadow of China's high GDP, it is possible that a significant distortion will lead to prolonged economic stagnation - we gather open-source information to understand the state of its economy.

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

In-depth world discussion; global opinion leaders debate key issues facing our modern world, presenting solutions to help solve these concerns.

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

Don't let the charming appearance and birdsong of the bull-headed shrike fool you - this cold-blooded killer will impale prey on any sharp object for a much later meal... and often out of love!

Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level - with a reflective pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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

Stay in the groove and keep up to date with the latest Japanese music of all genres ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

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!

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

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

Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur is an urban centre with two million people - it is the cultural, tourism, political and economic core of Malaysia, driving growth through industrialisation and IT hubs.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes 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 fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: the piano with a silent system and plastic food models.

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

Discover the nature-rich side of Tokyo - kitties' favourite spots include a small shrine in a forest, a box bed at a horseback riding club, and the top of their owners' beloved cars!

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

In the shadow of China's high GDP, it is possible that a significant distortion will lead to prolonged economic stagnation - we gather open-source information to understand the state of its economy.

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

In-depth world discussion; global opinion leaders debate key issues facing our modern world, presenting solutions to help solve these concerns.

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

Stay in the groove and keep up to date with the latest Japanese music of all genres ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

Discover the nature-rich side of Tokyo - kitties' favourite spots include a small shrine in a forest, a box bed at a horseback riding club, and the top of their owners' beloved cars!

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

Don't let the charming appearance and birdsong of the bull-headed shrike fool you - this cold-blooded killer will impale prey on any sharp object for a much later meal... and often out of love!

Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level - with a reflective pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: the piano with a silent system and plastic food models.

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

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!

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

Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur is an urban centre with two million people - it is the cultural, tourism, political and economic core of Malaysia, driving growth through industrialisation and IT hubs.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes 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

A spotlight on our diverse international community as we report on issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan.

We visit Toyama to meet US-born Jack Lee Randall, who performs shadow puppet plays for children, and Chinese native Weng Fei, who operates a concrete pump truck in Gifu.

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 Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 B.C. - we examine various aspects of Jomon society with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Lacquer.

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

UNESCO has designated Japan's traditional techniques for making sake and other alcoholic drinks as Intangible Cultural Heritage - we review the story and learn how to use 'ganbatte' (do your best).

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

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes 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

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

This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.

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

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

We visit Toyama to meet US-born Jack Lee Randall, who performs shadow puppet plays for children, and Chinese native Weng Fei, who operates a concrete pump truck in Gifu.