NHK World - Japan Today

Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima in Noto Prefecture in 2024 - we follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

A focus on the panel discussion at TICAD 9 held in Yokohama, titled 'Human Security and Economic Development in Africa: Addressing Multidimensional Challenges and the Future Beyond 2030'.

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 roaring golden lion statue outside Shinjuku Station is a donation box for disaster relief and youth support - many walk past while others offer small kindnesses. Who donates over 72 hours, and why?

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

Iwate Prefecture is home to a number of unique railways and popular tourist trains. See the different initiatives JR and Iwate Prefecture are taking to increase railway tourism.

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

The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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

Yasuda Junichi directed 'A Samurai in Time', a playful film made on a shoestring budget that became a word-of-mouth hit - Yasuda, who is also a rice farmer, gives us the behind-the-scenes story.

Global warming is impacting ecosystems and bird habitats in the World's mountainous regions. In the Japanese Alps, various efforts are underway to protect the endangered Japanese rock ptarmigan.

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.

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

Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima in Noto Prefecture in 2024 - we follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

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 focus on the panel discussion at TICAD 9 held in Yokohama, titled 'Human Security and Economic Development in Africa: Addressing Multidimensional Challenges and the Future Beyond 2030'.

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

The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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

As atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima age, preserving their memories has become a pressing issue - we follow Sumioka Kenta's efforts to further the cause of peace through the creativity of youth.

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

Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima in Noto Prefecture in 2024 - we follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

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

Yasuda Junichi directed 'A Samurai in Time', a playful film made on a shoestring budget that became a word-of-mouth hit - Yasuda, who is also a rice farmer, gives us the behind-the-scenes story.

Global warming is impacting ecosystems and bird habitats in the World's mountainous regions. In the Japanese Alps, various efforts are underway to protect the endangered Japanese rock ptarmigan.

The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently

Nuclear medicine therapy involves delivering radiation-emitting drugs directly inside the body to treat refractory cancers - we explore the mechanism of the therapy and the latest developments.

A focus on the panel discussion at TICAD 9 held in Yokohama, titled 'Human Security and Economic Development in Africa: Addressing Multidimensional Challenges and the Future Beyond 2030'.

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

The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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

Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima in Noto Prefecture in 2024 - we follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

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.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, smokeless grills.

French journalist and 'sento ambassador' Stephanie Crohin promotes sento, or public bathhouses, on social media - she tells Peter Barakan about her love for the heartwarming world of public baths.

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

Fifty years after the Cambodian Genocide, survivors - both victims and those involved in the killings - reflect on how and why Cambodians turned against one another and on the deep scars left behind.

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

Yokota Megumi was 13 when North Korea abducted her. This is the story of the Yokota family's struggle for over 40 years to bring her home, as the dark side of North Korean agents comes to light.

Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka - behold the sublime beauty of Mount Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.

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

Visit Kinpusen-ji - sacred for mountain ascetics - the Asuka ruins nominated for a UNESCO listing, Ise Grand Shrine and a pearl divers' village on Kintetsu Railway in Nara and Mie Prefectures.

There are about 900 service areas along Japan's expressways - some feature aquariums, amusement parks, or hot spring baths as they continue to evolve and fulfil a growing variety of functions.

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 selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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

Tsunayoshi, the fifth Tokugawa Shogun, is painted as a foolish ruler in works of fiction... but is this depiction justified? Even he has wisdom to share!

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to shadow or shade. Explore the unique culture behind them

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

...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

Kaiki is a thin and brightly coloured silk fabric - Fumie discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image.