NHK World HD Saturday

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

Amidst an economic slowdown, China's freelance truck drivers risk their very lives to earn money traversing the road to Tibet, feared as the most dangerous in the country.

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

Conducted by Suzuki Masaaki, the NHK Symphony Orchestra perform Schubert's Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, D. 125, and No. 4 in C minor, D. 417.

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 behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is 'Japan's Top Inventions'

In Japan, extremely powerful lightning known as a superbolt can occur in the Hokuriku region during winter - what is the source of a power which is comparable to a small nuclear explosion?

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! This time 'Pythagora Equipment Academy'...

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 documentary series that focuses on first-class professionals from various fields.

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 Mikoda Morning Market in northern Japan has been known as 'Morioka's kitchen' for almost 50 years, but it is not only the fresh produce that warms the hearts of customers on chilly mornings.

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

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

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Discover the unique traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

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

Amidst an economic slowdown, China's freelance truck drivers risk their very lives to earn money traversing the road to Tibet, feared as the most dangerous in the country.

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

Conducted by Suzuki Masaaki, the NHK Symphony Orchestra perform Schubert's Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, D. 125, and No. 4 in C minor, D. 417.

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 Okayama - the Land of Sunshine - we meet high school students revolutionising a town's famous denim and ride into the countryside to see a traditional storyteller.

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

A group of women from around Japan sail a sabani, a traditional Okinawan fishing vessel, on a remote island - through teamwork and dedication, they form strong bonds and take on a gruelling race.

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

The ancient capital's dignified air is in part generated by earthen walls - discover the aesthetic sensibilities and expertise of a traditional plasterer as he pursues beauty in earthen walls.

Trekking on Hokkaido's highest peak, Mt. Asahidake! Discover the mountain's breathtaking sites during a two-day hike in the stunning autumn colors that appear here before anywhere else 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

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

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Discover the unique traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

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 documentary series that focuses on first-class professionals from various fields.

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

Amidst an economic slowdown, China's freelance truck drivers risk their very lives to earn money traversing the road to Tibet, feared as the most dangerous in the country.

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

Conducted by Suzuki Masaaki, the NHK Symphony Orchestra perform Schubert's Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, D. 125, and No. 4 in C minor, D. 417.

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 documentary series that focuses on first-class professionals from various fields.

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 Okayama - the Land of Sunshine - we meet high school students revolutionising a town's famous denim and ride into the countryside to see a traditional storyteller.

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

A group of women from around Japan sail a sabani, a traditional Okinawan fishing vessel, on a remote island - through teamwork and dedication, they form strong bonds and take on a gruelling race.

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

The ancient capital's dignified air is in part generated by earthen walls - discover the aesthetic sensibilities and expertise of a traditional plasterer as he pursues beauty in earthen walls.

Trekking on Hokkaido's highest peak, Mt. Asahidake! Discover the mountain's breathtaking sites during a two-day hike in the stunning autumn colors that appear here before anywhere else 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

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

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Discover the unique traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

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

Teaming with experts in seven locations around the world, we conduct an analysis of internal records leaked from a Chinese cybersecurity company and delve into new threats spreading on the internet.

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Fly over northern Japan in autumn on a plane! Hop onboard a flight from Tokyo to New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido and see the beautiful mountains in full autumnal foliage from 40,000 feet in the air.

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at Japan's innovative, efficient, and convenient laundry services.

What's it like living with cats in rice-producing Niigata? See kitty beds made of straw from beautiful green rice paddies, and enjoy snacks with another kitty at a sweet shop.

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

Explore the hit manga BEASTARS - hear creator Itagaki Paru share the manga's origin story and her approach to creativity, then get a behind-the-scenes look at the latest anime series!

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

280 kilometres southeast of Seoul in South Korea, Gyeongju was the capital of the ancient Silla kingdom from 57 BCE to 935 CE - the city is dotted with over 200 ancient burial mounds from that era.

Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido and is home to vast fields and sprawling pastures - experience its vibrant summer colours through time-lapse photography.

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 group of women from around Japan sail a sabani, a traditional Okinawan fishing vessel, on a remote island - through teamwork and dedication, they form strong bonds and take on a gruelling race.

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

The ancient capital's dignified air is in part generated by earthen walls - discover the aesthetic sensibilities and expertise of a traditional plasterer as he pursues beauty in earthen walls.

Trekking on Hokkaido's highest peak, Mt. Asahidake! Discover the mountain's breathtaking sites during a two-day hike in the stunning autumn colors that appear here before anywhere else in Japan!