NHK World Thursday

Today's Theme: The New Potential of Sharing. Sharing is a smart idea that strengthens relationships - from a diverse array of shared spaces to self-help devices, dive into designs for a shared future.

Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshining - we explore the skills and services in Japan's leather shoemaking industry.

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 takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 4 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

Miyuki Williams lives in Scotland and is the co-founder of Mugenkyo, Europe's longest-established Taiko group - she is celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2024 with performances across the world.

Ise-ebi is the king of Japan's crustaceans - with its elegant flavour and warrior-like appearance, the high-end food is a must on festive occasions. Feast your eyes on delectable local cuisine.

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

Today: Ohara, a mountain village echoing with Buddhist chants. The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years - we dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

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

A Cambodian film director who survived Khmer Rouge persecution talks about the deep meaning of keeping tragic memories alive through filmmaking to pass on a message of love and peace.

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.

Today's Theme: The New Potential of Sharing. Sharing is a smart idea that strengthens relationships - from a diverse array of shared spaces to self-help devices, dive into designs for a shared 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

Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshining - we explore the skills and services in Japan's leather shoemaking industry.

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

Hapi-Line Fukui is a parallel conventional line that opened alongside the Hokuriku Shinkansen and runs between Kanazawa and Tsuruga - see how the company plans to face its financial challenges.

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

Today: Ohara, a mountain village echoing with Buddhist chants. The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years - we dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

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 Cambodian film director who survived Khmer Rouge persecution talks about the deep meaning of keeping tragic memories alive through filmmaking to pass on a message of love and peace.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 5 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

Today's Theme: The New Potential of Sharing. Sharing is a smart idea that strengthens relationships - from a diverse array of shared spaces to self-help devices, dive into designs for a shared future.

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

Miyuki Williams lives in Scotland and is the co-founder of Mugenkyo, Europe's longest-established Taiko group - she is celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2024 with performances across the world.

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

The stories behind hit Japanese products and top creations for niche markets - this time, press-in piling machines and virus removal filters.

Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshining - we explore the skills and services in Japan's leather shoemaking industry.

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

Hapi-Line Fukui is a parallel conventional line that opened alongside the Hokuriku Shinkansen and runs between Kanazawa and Tsuruga - see how the company plans to face its financial challenges.

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

Today: Ohara, a mountain village echoing with Buddhist chants. The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years - we dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

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

Today's Theme: The New Potential of Sharing. Sharing is a smart idea that strengthens relationships - from a diverse array of shared spaces to self-help devices, dive into designs for a shared 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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

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: the Oyu Stone Circles.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 5 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

China's 'factory inheritors,' people who take over manufacturing companies from their founder parents, struggle despite privileged upbringings with an economic downturn that threatens their futures

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

Haraguchi Akihisa leads One Village One Product in Japan to provide products from villages in Kyrgyzstan, contributing to local incomes among the stagnant economy by selling around 700 items.

Marc sautes shrimp with butter-soy sauce, Maki cooks up some delicious shrimp cakes, and Bento Topics takes you to Shizuoka for a taste of two local specialities - wasabi and wasabi-fed shamo chicken!

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 challenge of creative reconstruction with hopes and dreams from Fukushima to 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

Hapi-Line Fukui is a parallel conventional line that opened alongside the Hokuriku Shinkansen and runs between Kanazawa and Tsuruga - see how the company plans to face its financial challenges.

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 5 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

Haraguchi Akihisa leads One Village One Product in Japan to provide products from villages in Kyrgyzstan, contributing to local incomes among the stagnant economy by selling around 700 items.

China's 'factory inheritors,' people who take over manufacturing companies from their founder parents, struggle despite privileged upbringings with an economic downturn that threatens their futures