NHK World HD Monday

Shinjuku has banned street drinking in the Kabukicho district during the Halloween period to discourage rowdy gatherings - we review the story and learn expressions related to going out for a drink.

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain what part of your body ails you, say the part, then the particle 'ga' followed by adjectives like 'itai' - meaning painful - and finally 'n desu'.

A supermarket is attracting attention for its handling of both halal food for Muslims and common Japanese foodstuffs - what is the new kind of communication created by such food culture differences?

This time we introduce 'GRAND SUMO Legends,' which showcases the great Yokozuna Chiyonofuji. It shows the attractiveness of the legendary Yokozuna as well as an interview with former Ozeki Konishiki.

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 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.

Ikuno Ward in Osaka has one of Japan's most diverse communities with people from all over the world - a local NPO provides them with help and tutoring trying to ensure that everybody can live together.

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

Orii Koji is a traditional craftsman who uses a special technique to develop unique colours on copper panels less than 1mm thick - he talks about what goes into creating beautiful copperware.

ROTH BART BARON, the globally acclaimed folk rock band helmed by Mifune Masaya, is based in Tokyo and Berlin and renowned for their distinct sound - the group brings a one-of-a-kind performance here.

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 revisit Pakistani Habib ur Rahman - a crafter of custom-made power wheelchairs in Kobayashi in Miyazaki Prefecture - and meet Edson Moreno, a Brazilian truck driver based in Iwata in Shizuoka.

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

Yamazaki Mari was honoured with the Order of the Star of Italy for her contributions to the growth of Italian culture - she talks about creating manga comics that transcend time, space, and borders.

What colour should I fill the world with today? Cherry blossoms and hydrangeas glow with brilliant colours in Miyazawa Sachiko's eyes - she loves noise and has many allies who support her art making.

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

Shinjuku has banned street drinking in the Kabukicho district during the Halloween period to discourage rowdy gatherings - we review the story and learn expressions related to going out for a drink.

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain what part of your body ails you, say the part, then the particle 'ga' followed by adjectives like 'itai' - meaning painful - and finally 'n desu'.

A supermarket is attracting attention for its handling of both halal food for Muslims and common Japanese foodstuffs - what is the new kind of communication created by such food culture differences?

This time we introduce 'GRAND SUMO Legends,' which showcases the great Yokozuna Chiyonofuji. It shows the attractiveness of the legendary Yokozuna as well as an interview with former Ozeki Konishiki.

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

A Japanese hospital has succeeded in having chronic spinal cord injury patients walk without crutches in daily life by using two types of robotic devices in rehabilitation.

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 revisit Pakistani Habib ur Rahman - a crafter of custom-made power wheelchairs in Kobayashi in Miyazaki Prefecture - and meet Edson Moreno, a Brazilian truck driver based in Iwata in Shizuoka.

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

Yamazaki Mari was honoured with the Order of the Star of Italy for her contributions to the growth of Italian culture - she talks about creating manga comics that transcend time, space, and borders.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets - this time, jet-air hand dryers and artificial teeth.

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

Shinjuku has banned street drinking in the Kabukicho district during the Halloween period to discourage rowdy gatherings - we review the story and learn expressions related to going out for a drink.

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain what part of your body ails you, say the part, then the particle 'ga' followed by adjectives like 'itai' - meaning painful - and finally 'n desu'.

A supermarket is attracting attention for its handling of both halal food for Muslims and common Japanese foodstuffs - what is the new kind of communication created by such food culture differences?

This time we introduce 'GRAND SUMO Legends,' which showcases the great Yokozuna Chiyonofuji. It shows the attractiveness of the legendary Yokozuna as well as an interview with former Ozeki Konishiki.

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

Orii Koji is a traditional craftsman who uses a special technique to develop unique colours on copper panels less than 1mm thick - he talks about what goes into creating beautiful copperware.

What colour should I fill the world with today? Cherry blossoms and hydrangeas glow with brilliant colours in Miyazawa Sachiko's eyes - she loves noise and has many allies who support her art making.

Ikuno Ward in Osaka has one of Japan's most diverse communities with people from all over the world - a local NPO provides them with help and tutoring trying to ensure that everybody can live together.

Founded in 1880, the Kyoto City University of Arts has produced leading painters in the art world - its policy emphasises Shasei, painting from life through intensive observation.

Horseback riding through the vast fields of Tokachi is a fun fall activity. Leafy forests and grassy fields are perfect trails to be experienced by horse. Explore new horizons on the back of a horse!

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Noshima Island.

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 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 Japanese hospital has succeeded in having chronic spinal cord injury patients walk without crutches in daily life by using two types of robotic devices in rehabilitation.

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 revisit Pakistani Habib ur Rahman - a crafter of custom-made power wheelchairs in Kobayashi in Miyazaki Prefecture - and meet Edson Moreno, a Brazilian truck driver based in Iwata in Shizuoka.

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

Shinjuku has banned street drinking in the Kabukicho district during the Halloween period to discourage rowdy gatherings - we review the story and learn expressions related to going out for a drink.

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain what part of your body ails you, say the part, then the particle 'ga' followed by adjectives like 'itai' - meaning painful - and finally 'n desu'.

A supermarket is attracting attention for its handling of both halal food for Muslims and common Japanese foodstuffs - what is the new kind of communication created by such food culture differences?

This time we introduce 'GRAND SUMO Legends,' which showcases the great Yokozuna Chiyonofuji. It shows the attractiveness of the legendary Yokozuna as well as an interview with former Ozeki Konishiki.

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

What colour should I fill the world with today? Cherry blossoms and hydrangeas glow with brilliant colours in Miyazawa Sachiko's eyes - she loves noise and has many allies who support her art making.

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Nii Oshima Island.

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.

Ikuno Ward in Osaka has one of Japan's most diverse communities with people from all over the world - a local NPO provides them with help and tutoring trying to ensure that everybody can live together.

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 noted local photographer takes Michael Keida deep into the tropical rainforests of Amami Oshima to point out the island's 'living fossils' by day and night - Michael also mingles with the locals.

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

Okumura Arisa created the Slow Order Cafe, a pop-up concept staffed entirely by people who stutter - she talks about her speech impediment and the vision behind her project.

We're diving into the flavours of autumn with mushrooms as Chef Saito shares a special recipe featuring a mountain of them: shio sukiyaki with mushrooms plus a shiitake-infused soy sauce.

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 gas station has prices that entice drivers from both near and far - from a couple who travel and sleep in their car to a professional driver, join us as we listen to customers' stories.

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 Japanese hospital has succeeded in having chronic spinal cord injury patients walk without crutches in daily life by using two types of robotic devices in rehabilitation.

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.

Apropos of the clear blue skies of Japanese autumn, this episode is all about the heavens and even outer space - dig a little deeper!

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season

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

Okumura Arisa created the Slow Order Cafe, a pop-up concept staffed entirely by people who stutter - she talks about her speech impediment and the vision behind her project.

A noted local photographer takes Michael Keida deep into the tropical rainforests of Amami Oshima to point out the island's 'living fossils' by day and night - Michael also mingles with the locals.