NHK World - Japan Today

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

Kyoto artisans feel a sense of crisis about the future of their distinctive crafts - to keep traditional skills alive, they are adding chic accessories to their product lines to create new demand.

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

The number of bookstores in Japan is decreasing, but both major chains and independent stores are finding creative ways to attract book lovers - we look at the next chapter for Japan's bookstores.

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

Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.

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

Japanese mustard (karashi) is a key condiment for pork cutlets, the stewed dish oden, and other everyday meals - we visit a mountain village in Kyoto with karashi farms to see how it's made and used.

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

Kyoto artisans feel a sense of crisis about the future of their distinctive crafts - to keep traditional skills alive, they are adding chic accessories to their product lines to create new demand.

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

Ogata Yuko has developed a medical device that can measure foetal heartbeat and send the results to a doctor remotely - the goal is to make childbirth safer in places without specialised OB-GYN care.

Takenoko are a spring delicacy in Japan - the young bamboo sprouts are pulled up during a short period of time each year. Dig in to learn more about Japan's love for takenoko!

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, two towering reputations are brought together in one truly special blade: Kaishu Kotetsu.

Summer is winding down and the streets by Edo Bay are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers and revellers - it's getting late, but this party is just getting started...

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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 number of bookstores in Japan is decreasing, but both major chains and independent stores are finding creative ways to attract book lovers - we look at the next chapter for Japan's bookstores.

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 Yamagata Shinkansen Series E8 has unique features inspired by Yamagata Prefecture and made its debut in March 2024 - see the efforts being made along the line to attract passengers.

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

Kyoto artisans feel a sense of crisis about the future of their distinctive crafts - to keep traditional skills alive, they are adding chic accessories to their product lines to create new demand.

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

Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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

Ogata Yuko has developed a medical device that can measure foetal heartbeat and send the results to a doctor remotely - the goal is to make childbirth safer in places without specialised OB-GYN care.

Takenoko are a spring delicacy in Japan - the young bamboo sprouts are pulled up during a short period of time each year. Dig in to learn more about Japan's love for takenoko!

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, two towering reputations are brought together in one truly special blade: Kaishu Kotetsu.

Summer is winding down and the streets by Edo Bay are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers and revellers - it's getting late, but this party is just getting started...

Miyahara Osamu publishes a small newspaper in Kuma, a village in western Japan hit by heavy rain in 2020; we follow him as he encourages disaster-hit villagers in their efforts to rebuild their lives.

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

The number of bookstores in Japan is decreasing, but both major chains and independent stores are finding creative ways to attract book lovers - we look at the next chapter for Japan's bookstores.

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 Yamagata Shinkansen Series E8 has unique features inspired by Yamagata Prefecture and made its debut in March 2024 - see the efforts being made along the line to attract passengers.

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

Kyoto artisans feel a sense of crisis about the future of their distinctive crafts - to keep traditional skills alive, they are adding chic accessories to their product lines to create new demand.

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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

Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.

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

For just US$9 a night, young people stay in a 'Job-hunting Hotel' in Shanghai while seeking post-graduation employment, even as the stagnating economy causes the number of available positions to drop.

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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

Travelling through the cities of Hagi, Yamaguchi, Iwakuni and Hofu, this programme spotlights the charms of the land and people who live alongside their traditional culture.

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 Yamagata Shinkansen Series E8 has unique features inspired by Yamagata Prefecture and made its debut in March 2024 - see the efforts being made along the line to attract passengers.

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

For just US$9 a night, young people stay in a 'Job-hunting Hotel' in Shanghai while seeking post-graduation employment, even as the stagnating economy causes the number of available positions to drop.