NHK World HD Sunday

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 gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan - this time: Fukuoka, the birthplace of tonkotsu. Looking at the Hakata and Nagahama styles, we'll learn these ramens' secrets and the story of their creation.

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

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

With a falling birth rate, school closures are on the rise in Japan and things like desks and chairs have no place to go - Doi Kenji upcycles these discards into stylish and unique interior items.

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

World cities seen through taxi windows and conversations with the drivers. This time in Taipei, a city of high-rises and temples, tradition and innovation. A journey both personal and profound begins.

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

Facing the Mediterranean Sea, Menton, a city in France, is famous for its mild subtropical climate and celebrated for its delicious lemons - the townscape also still retains its 13th-century charm.

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 ride through Hokkaido in early summer - we meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation and a legendary trainer for an unusual horse race.

Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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 May J. for Japanese music! This week: East of Eden - a five-piece all-female heavy metal band fronted by a violinist - and edhiii boi - an up-and-coming rapper with a strong teenage following

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 the significance of cats in Japan.

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

A gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan - this time: Fukuoka, the birthplace of tonkotsu. Looking at the Hakata and Nagahama styles, we'll learn these ramens' secrets and the story of their creation.

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

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

With a falling birth rate, school closures are on the rise in Japan and things like desks and chairs have no place to go - Doi Kenji upcycles these discards into stylish and unique interior items.

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

World cities seen through taxi windows and conversations with the drivers. This time in Taipei, a city of high-rises and temples, tradition and innovation. A journey both personal and profound begins.

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 ride through Hokkaido in early summer - we meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation and a legendary trainer for an unusual horse race.

Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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 May J. for Japanese music! This week: East of Eden - a five-piece all-female heavy metal band fronted by a violinist - and edhiii boi - an up-and-coming rapper with a strong teenage following

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 the significance of cats in Japan.

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

Facing the Mediterranean Sea, Menton, a city in France, is famous for its mild subtropical climate and celebrated for its delicious lemons - the townscape also still retains its 13th-century charm.

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 gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan - this time: Fukuoka, the birthplace of tonkotsu. Looking at the Hakata and Nagahama styles, we'll learn these ramens' secrets and the story of their creation.

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

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

With a falling birth rate, school closures are on the rise in Japan and things like desks and chairs have no place to go - Doi Kenji upcycles these discards into stylish and unique interior items.

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

World cities seen through taxi windows and conversations with the drivers. This time in Taipei, a city of high-rises and temples, tradition and innovation. A journey both personal and profound begins.

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 ride through Hokkaido in early summer - we meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation and a legendary trainer for an unusual horse race.

Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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 May J. for Japanese music! This week: East of Eden - a five-piece all-female heavy metal band fronted by a violinist - and edhiii boi - an up-and-coming rapper with a strong teenage following

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 the significance of cats in Japan.

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

A gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan - this time: Fukuoka, the birthplace of tonkotsu. Looking at the Hakata and Nagahama styles, we'll learn these ramens' secrets and the story of their creation.

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

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

With a falling birth rate, school closures are on the rise in Japan and things like desks and chairs have no place to go - Doi Kenji upcycles these discards into stylish and unique interior items.

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

Facing the Mediterranean Sea, Menton, a city in France, is famous for its mild subtropical climate and celebrated for its delicious lemons - the townscape also still retains its 13th-century charm.

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

German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses (sento) - he hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses.

Based in South Korea and Japan, Kim Insook highlights diverse individuals through photography and video - she interacts with her subjects while looking beyond the labels society has given them.

We meet two foreigners in Tokyo. Former amateur champion dancer Daga Rutkowska from Poland trains with a para-athlete for a blind dance competition, and Chinese Zhang Ye works for a literary agency.

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 Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 B.C. - we examine various aspects of Jomon society with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Lacquer.

What does it take to survive a flood? Japan has developed survival skills for floods through experiences such as typhoons - find out how to navigate flooded streets and escape cars.

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

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

Ukrainian musician Kateryna gives concerts around Japan playing the bandura - Russia's invasion prompted her to support displaced people in Japan and hope her music can bring peace to her homeland.

This time, we introduce changes starting in April, including the extension of 'NHK Newsline' and the launch of 'NHK NEWS 7.' We also feature 'Japan in Focus' moving to weekdays.

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

This episode features business models designed to help Japan's hikikomori (individuals who have withdrawn from society) to socialize, learn, and even find employment.

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

After a lifetime's work, dairy farmer Yoshikawa Yuji was diagnosed with cancer and had to retire. As his son takes over the farm, what joys and struggles does he encounter?

This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.

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 meet two foreigners in Tokyo. Former amateur champion dancer Daga Rutkowska from Poland trains with a para-athlete for a blind dance competition, and Chinese Zhang Ye works for a literary agency.