NHK World - Japan HD Monday

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 men in Shimane - Korean Sanghyun uses local rice in Unnan City to brew makgeolli as it's done in his homeland, and Nepalese Nandeshwar tends the front desk of an inn in Tamatsukuri Onsen.

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.

People from all over the world try out bilingual jokes in a stand-up comedy club in Tokyo - comedy has changed the life of James from Australia and helped him find a place where he feels he belongs.

We show how NHK World-Japan's app now provides disaster alerts in 11 languages and includes push notifications for earthquakes, tsunamis, and severe weather.

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

An iconic story from bunraku puppet theatre features the legendary Princess Yaegaki - see how people living near the lake where the story is set work together to bring the tale back to its roots.

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

An unlikely duel is about to take place with the 'ocean's gangster' taking on a creature packing a most lethal punch - this bout, however, features fish out of water and their fight to the finish!

Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces - see the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.

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

We meet two men in Shimane - Korean Sanghyun uses local rice in Unnan City to brew makgeolli as it's done in his homeland, and Nepalese Nandeshwar tends the front desk of an inn in Tamatsukuri Onsen.

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

Ishihara Yurina has created a workplace and farm in Laos to empower people with disabilities to be self-reliant - she talks about how she's trying to improve social welfare in developing countries.

1 in 2 don't drink in Japan, where intense social drinking is normal - we hear both sides, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar, by interviewing drinkers and non-drinkers.

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, one of the 'five greatest swords under heaven': Mikazuki Munechika.

Historic capitals in the Kansai region are home to a wealth of national treasures and masterpieces - discover an array of artworks inspired by Buddhism, international trade and the nobility.

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

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.

People from all over the world try out bilingual jokes in a stand-up comedy club in Tokyo - comedy has changed the life of James from Australia and helped him find a place where he feels he belongs.

We show how NHK World-Japan's app now provides disaster alerts in 11 languages and includes push notifications for earthquakes, tsunamis, and severe weather.

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

A Japanese hospital has succeeded in having chronic spinal cord injury patients walk without crutches in daily life by using two types of robotic devices in rehabilitation.

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 men in Shimane - Korean Sanghyun uses local rice in Unnan City to brew makgeolli as it's done in his homeland, and Nepalese Nandeshwar tends the front desk of an inn in Tamatsukuri Onsen.

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

An iconic story from bunraku puppet theatre features the legendary Princess Yaegaki - see how people living near the lake where the story is set work together to bring the tale back to its roots.

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

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.

People from all over the world try out bilingual jokes in a stand-up comedy club in Tokyo - comedy has changed the life of James from Australia and helped him find a place where he feels he belongs.

We show how NHK World-Japan's app now provides disaster alerts in 11 languages and includes push notifications for earthquakes, tsunamis, and severe weather.

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

Ishihara Yurina has created a workplace and farm in Laos to empower people with disabilities to be self-reliant - she talks about how she's trying to improve social welfare in developing countries.

1 in 2 don't drink in Japan, where intense social drinking is normal - we hear both sides, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar, by interviewing drinkers and non-drinkers.

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, one of the 'five greatest swords under heaven': Mikazuki Munechika.

Historic capitals in the Kansai region are home to a wealth of national treasures and masterpieces - discover an array of artworks inspired by Buddhism, international trade and the nobility.

Lithium-ion batteries contained in portable products have become an essential part of our daily lives, but accidents caused by batteries catching fire are on the rise - we look at how to stay safe.

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

A Japanese hospital has succeeded in having chronic spinal cord injury patients walk without crutches in daily life by using two types of robotic devices in rehabilitation.

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 men in Shimane - Korean Sanghyun uses local rice in Unnan City to brew makgeolli as it's done in his homeland, and Nepalese Nandeshwar tends the front desk of an inn in Tamatsukuri Onsen.

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

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.

People from all over the world try out bilingual jokes in a stand-up comedy club in Tokyo - comedy has changed the life of James from Australia and helped him find a place where he feels he belongs.

We show how NHK World-Japan's app now provides disaster alerts in 11 languages and includes push notifications for earthquakes, tsunamis, and severe weather.

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

Hiroshima recently hosted the G7 Summit, and a piano where players from all walks of life stop to share their favourite melodies sits in an underground shopping area near the famous Atomic Bomb Dome.

An iconic story from bunraku puppet theatre features the legendary Princess Yaegaki - see how people living near the lake where the story is set work together to bring the tale back to its roots.

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 Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness - we follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's 'The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin.'

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks

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

Experience the fascinating sights of airports and transport hubs that connect Japan with the world. Time-lapse photography will show you how these places bustle with activity around the clock.

Enjoy Chef Rika's eye-opening recipes as we discover how sashimi can be served as Italian carpaccio - with a Japanese twist - and use butter and soy sauce to boost the flavour of mushrooms!

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 this episode, we learn about the spring dates of seimei and kokuu - the temple chefs show us how to make two seasonal specialities, yomogi rice cakes and bamboo shoots mixed with sansho leaves.

When a major earthquake hits, a father posts a video online spreading a rumour that the quake was 'manmade' - this earns a scolding from his daughter, but not much changes like always.

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'.

A national road winds through a rugged mountain range on the Kii Peninsula - we drive the length of this road over three days to meet some of the residents in this remote region.

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

Shirasu are baby Japanese anchovies - known for their clear and silvery-white appearance, these tiny things are packed with umami and nutrients.

Fishing boats in the herring industry that thrived here until the 1950s featured swirling decorations that made a big impression on Hokkaido native Takeya.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic 'Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.'

A Japanese hospital has succeeded in having chronic spinal cord injury patients walk without crutches in daily life by using two types of robotic devices in rehabilitation.

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 Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness - we follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's 'The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin.'

China's pressure in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait is increasing uncertainties in the Indo-Pacific region - former US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage offers his insights.

The World Expo is returning to Osaka after 55 years and bringing renewed global attention - we dig a little deeper into this amazing city!

Featured recipe: Tempura Udon. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

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

Karuizawa is a popular summer getaway - a piano was set up in a public space for a limited period during autumn, and players from all walks of life stopped by to share their favourite melodies.

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks