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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

Ice crystals in a wintry river come together to form a road of white - we show you spectacular never-before-seen footage of nature and ice, but is global warming changing this natural wonder?

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

Discover what kabuki tells us about Japanese attitudes to swords, which feature in many legends and transcend the realm of weapons - they say a spirit dwells within each awe-inspiring Japanese sword.

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

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed.

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 tiny houses and how they make clever use of small spaces.

Kitties thrive at a town - enjoy cruising on a boat with a vice-captain kitty and join a sake shop kitty who loves to go on walks! Wooden cat sculptures are also spread across town - can you see them?

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

Traditional oki sumo has been practised on an island in the Japan Sea for over 200 years - an all-night competition was held in 2024 after a 12-year hiatus. We follow a summer of sumo excitement.

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

Discover how intricate woodcraft traditions evolved by watching a turner and a cooper at work.

Winter rafting is coming into the limelight in Hokkaido - with descending rapids at subfreezing temperatures, cold splashes and bitterly cold winds, riders can taste thrills to the extreme!

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!

Children want to know whether a large desk can pass through the doorway of the classroom. Numbler makes the desk immovable, but Barky shows them how to compare lengths and widths by using a ribbon.

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

Melaka, a key port city in Malaysia, has flourished as a maritime trade centre since the 15th century - people from various countries crossed the ocean and arrived here during the Age of Discovery.

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

Ice crystals in a wintry river come together to form a road of white - we show you spectacular never-before-seen footage of nature and ice, but is global warming changing this natural wonder?

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

Discover what kabuki tells us about Japanese attitudes to swords, which feature in many legends and transcend the realm of weapons - they say a spirit dwells within each awe-inspiring Japanese sword.

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!

Children want to know whether a large desk can pass through the doorway of the classroom. Numbler makes the desk immovable, but Barky shows them how to compare lengths and widths by using a ribbon.

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

QUBIT, carrying on the spirit of Yellow Magic Orchestra, join us as they bring their signature electronic sound to NHK's Shibuya office.

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 'Nendore Nandore Mr. Clay!'...

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

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

Melaka, a key port city in Malaysia, has flourished as a maritime trade centre since the 15th century - people from various countries crossed the ocean and arrived here during the Age of Discovery.

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

The stories behind hit Japanese products and top creations for niche markets - this time, rhythm machines and food packaging.

Japan's snow is a big draw for tourists, but snow and ice can also pose dangers to drivers - we look at some Japanese technology being developed to prevent whiteouts and accidents.

Kitties thrive at a town - enjoy cruising on a boat with a vice-captain kitty and join a sake shop kitty who loves to go on walks! Wooden cat sculptures are also spread across town - can you see them?

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

Ice crystals in a wintry river come together to form a road of white - we show you spectacular never-before-seen footage of nature and ice, but is global warming changing this natural wonder?

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

Discover what kabuki tells us about Japanese attitudes to swords, which feature in many legends and transcend the realm of weapons - they say a spirit dwells within each awe-inspiring Japanese sword.

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

QUBIT, carrying on the spirit of Yellow Magic Orchestra, join us as they bring their signature electronic sound to NHK's Shibuya office.

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

Kitties thrive at a town - enjoy cruising on a boat with a vice-captain kitty and join a sake shop kitty who loves to go on walks! Wooden cat sculptures are also spread across town - can you see them?

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!

Children want to know whether a large desk can pass through the doorway of the classroom. Numbler makes the desk immovable, but Barky shows them how to compare lengths and widths by using a ribbon.

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

The stories behind hit Japanese products and top creations for niche markets - this time, rhythm machines and food packaging.

Japan's snow is a big draw for tourists, but snow and ice can also pose dangers to drivers - we look at some Japanese technology being developed to prevent whiteouts and accidents.

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 'Nendore Nandore Mr. Clay!'...

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

Melaka, a key port city in Malaysia, has flourished as a maritime trade centre since the 15th century - people from various countries crossed the ocean and arrived here during the Age of Discovery.

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 town in Shizuoka is drawing visitors from Australia to Mexico thanks to kendo practitioner Graham Sayer - he says giving back to the community embodies the spirit of the Way of the Sword.

We meet two Americans who preserve Japanese traditions; Chris Hinds ensures the safe conduct of Nozawa Onsen's fire festival in Nagano, and Andrew Mancabelli crafts Japanese armour in Warabi, Saitama.

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 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: the Kurushima Straits.

Hara Kazuo is the first person from Asia to win the Golden Ring Special Edition prize at an Italian film festival that explores the dark side of movies - he talks about his vision for documentaries.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

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?

We introduce NHK World-Japan's content to a global audience - this episode features a programme about Japan's latest medical advancements.

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

Ehime / Nagazumi Takashi (Musician): Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.

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

We focus on aji (horse mackerel), one of Japan's most popular types of fish - take a look at some umami-packed high-grade aji caught by line fishing.

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed.

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

Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine; along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!

Ramen is one of Japan's most popular dishes, but rising costs and utility fees are driving local shops out of business - we look at what can be done to save Japan's favourite comfort food.

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

Niigata's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils!

Hara Kazuo is the first person from Asia to win the Golden Ring Special Edition prize at an Italian film festival that explores the dark side of movies - he talks about his vision for documentaries.

We meet two Americans who preserve Japanese traditions; Chris Hinds ensures the safe conduct of Nozawa Onsen's fire festival in Nagano, and Andrew Mancabelli crafts Japanese armour in Warabi, Saitama.