NHK World HD Tuesday

Hokkaido is a treasure trove of seafood - Chef Hayashi heads to the city of Hakodate to visit the people involved in the production of kombu kelp, the foundation of Japanese cuisine.

Each episode offers a three-day slice-of-life at a different location in Japan; chance encounters, unexpected dramas and surprising insights into the 'now' around us.

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.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

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

Hayakawa Chie has garnered international acclaim for 'Plan 75', a feature-length drama about senior citizens facing choices of life and death - she shares her experience of making the film.

Ultrasound is emerging as an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer - HIFU uses focused heat to target and destroy cancer cells, and there is minimal harm to the body. We report on its potential.

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

Cveto Podlogar enjoys a ski mountaineering trip with the Academic Alpine Club of Hokkaido in Sapporo - get to know the real Japan on this programme and discover useful travel tips.

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

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

It's summer and a group of women have gathered at the local well - we learn about the different techniques and tools used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

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

Hokkaido is a treasure trove of seafood - Chef Hayashi heads to the city of Hakodate to visit the people involved in the production of kombu kelp, the foundation of Japanese 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

Each episode offers a three-day slice-of-life at a different location in Japan; chance encounters, unexpected dramas and surprising insights into the 'now' around us.

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

Poisons from more than 200,000 species are being studied for uses to improve human lives, and there's also progress on pesticides and kidney disease drugs that apply the features of biological toxins.

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

Cveto Podlogar enjoys a ski mountaineering trip with the Academic Alpine Club of Hokkaido in Sapporo - get to know the real Japan on this programme and discover useful travel tips.

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.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

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

Hokkaido is a treasure trove of seafood - Chef Hayashi heads to the city of Hakodate to visit the people involved in the production of kombu kelp, the foundation of Japanese cuisine.

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

Hayakawa Chie has garnered international acclaim for 'Plan 75', a feature-length drama about senior citizens facing choices of life and death - she shares her experience of making the film.

It's summer and a group of women have gathered at the local well - we learn about the different techniques and tools used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

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.

Each episode offers a three-day slice-of-life at a different location in Japan; chance encounters, unexpected dramas and surprising insights into the 'now' around us.

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

Poisons from more than 200,000 species are being studied for uses to improve human lives, and there's also progress on pesticides and kidney disease drugs that apply the features of biological toxins.

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

Cveto Podlogar enjoys a ski mountaineering trip with the Academic Alpine Club of Hokkaido in Sapporo - get to know the real Japan on this programme and discover useful travel tips.

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

Hokkaido is a treasure trove of seafood - Chef Hayashi heads to the city of Hakodate to visit the people involved in the production of kombu kelp, the foundation of Japanese 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

It's summer and a group of women have gathered at the local well - we learn about the different techniques and tools used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

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: Shuri Castle.

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.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

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

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.

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

Oda Yuriko has a progressive disease, but she's working toward a society in which anybody can enjoy life by running a patient association, developing an app, and other activities.

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

Poisons from more than 200,000 species are being studied for uses to improve human lives, and there's also progress on pesticides and kidney disease drugs that apply the features of biological toxins.

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

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

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

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