NHK World Tuesday

Fukui, a place of rich tradition, natural beauty and pure water, is renowned for its crafts, sake and dinosaur fossils - it's connected to Tokyo by shinkansen and is a hidden gem worth exploring.

A 24-hour fishing gear shop in southern Chiba Prefecture in Japan is a haven for anglers stocking up before heading to the coast - why are they so hooked on fishing? We ask them over three days.

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 9 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

Sato Motoyuki developed a mine detector that uses radar technology to visualize landmines. It's currently being used in Ukraine and other parts of the world. He talks about his work to clear mines

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) not only leads to breathing difficulties, but also affects the lungs, heart and brain - we explore countermeasures based on a large-scale study in Japan.

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

Euan Craig explores the history and culture of Daruma dolls and other good luck charms in Gunma Prefecture.

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

Nakajima Hiromitsu makes supportive devices for world-class para-athletes such as gold medal-winning wheelchair tennis player Kamiji Yui - he talks about helping them perform at their best.

It's edge-of-your-seat excitement as a high-speed transport boat departs for Edo with a rich cargo - find out what's on the line for the stalwart crew as we break down their strategy.

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

Fukui, a place of rich tradition, natural beauty and pure water, is renowned for its crafts, sake and dinosaur fossils - it's connected to Tokyo by shinkansen and is a hidden gem worth exploring.

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 24-hour fishing gear shop in southern Chiba Prefecture in Japan is a haven for anglers stocking up before heading to the coast - why are they so hooked on fishing? We ask them over three days.

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

With eight clinical trial surgeries completed, we explore Osaka University's groundbreaking approach to treat heart failure using iPS cell-derived heart muscle cell transplants.

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

Euan Craig explores the history and culture of Daruma dolls and other good luck charms in Gunma 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

Nakajima Hiromitsu makes supportive devices for world-class para-athletes such as gold medal-winning wheelchair tennis player Kamiji Yui - he talks about helping them perform at their best.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 10 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

Fukui, a place of rich tradition, natural beauty and pure water, is renowned for its crafts, sake and dinosaur fossils - it's connected to Tokyo by shinkansen and is a hidden gem worth exploring.

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

Sato Motoyuki developed a mine detector that uses radar technology to visualize landmines. It's currently being used in Ukraine and other parts of the world. He talks about his work to clear mines

It's edge-of-your-seat excitement as a high-speed transport boat departs for Edo with a rich cargo - find out what's on the line for the stalwart crew as we break down their strategy.

This episode features companies that have implemented visual-based tools for employees to increase communication and performance.

A 24-hour fishing gear shop in southern Chiba Prefecture in Japan is a haven for anglers stocking up before heading to the coast - why are they so hooked on fishing? We ask them over three days.

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

With eight clinical trial surgeries completed, we explore Osaka University's groundbreaking approach to treat heart failure using iPS cell-derived heart muscle cell transplants.

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

Euan Craig explores the history and culture of Daruma dolls and other good luck charms in Gunma 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

Fukui, a place of rich tradition, natural beauty and pure water, is renowned for its crafts, sake and dinosaur fossils - it's connected to Tokyo by shinkansen and is a hidden gem worth exploring.

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

It's edge-of-your-seat excitement as a high-speed transport boat departs for Edo with a rich cargo - find out what's on the line for the stalwart crew as we break down their strategy.

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan - we examine its past and present with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Homes.

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 10 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

Join us as we explore the Haneda district - best known for its airport - as we trace its history and learn about its past as a fishing community and tourist destination famous for its ocean views.

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

Cannon Hersey, grandson of the Pulitzer-Prize-winning author John Hersey, shares about his art, heritage, and why he has visited Hiroshima over 35 times while contemplating the meaning of memory.

Preserving is a way of life for Morishita Sukehiko - he makes delicious fermented heshiko mackerel and passes on his skills to the local children.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to shadow or shade. Explore the unique culture behind them

Karesansui is a dry-gardening style of arranging stones and gravel that developed as a place for Buddhist monks in their ascetic training.

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

With eight clinical trial surgeries completed, we explore Osaka University's groundbreaking approach to treat heart failure using iPS cell-derived heart muscle cell transplants.

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 10 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

Cannon Hersey, grandson of the Pulitzer-Prize-winning author John Hersey, shares about his art, heritage, and why he has visited Hiroshima over 35 times while contemplating the meaning of memory.

Join us as we explore the Haneda district - best known for its airport - as we trace its history and learn about its past as a fishing community and tourist destination famous for its ocean views.