NHK World - Japan HD Saturday

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. Disasters resulting from torrential rain are occurring almost every year, and the main reason for the increasing severity of the damage is river flooding.

Shiga / Nagayama Yuko (Architect): A group of stonemasons have been building walls using natural stone for 400 years - Nagayama learns how a stone's qualities are assessed and utilised.

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 series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and 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

Crested ibises were released in the northern part of Sado Island in the Sea of Japan for the first time in 2024 - this programme features Kiyo and Akira, the driving force behind this initiative.

Experience the colours of Amami Oshima in beautiful time-lapse footage - unique hues include 'Amami blue' ocean waters and a glossy black of silk thread that's painstakingly dyed using wood and mud.

Sachiko has been making umeboshi (pickled plums) for over 50 years - discover the reason behind her goal of making umeboshi that last more than a century!

A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws a father into a panic - how should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise especially during disasters?

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

Sawajima Yuichi investigates matchmaking in the Edo period - matchmaker Oume is known for her skill in finding successful matches. Discover what it was like finding a partner in old Tokyo.

An expert cycling duo cuts across the Shiretoko Peninsula, a World Natural Heritage site located in eastern Hokkaido - they excitedly introduce local wildlife and magnificent summer views en route.

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

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

Today's theme: Reviving Lost Traditions. Many traditional arts have been lost to time - we meet creators who have reevaluated their value and are passionate about reviving these lost traditions.

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

Seki Tomoharu once turned his back on farming - now he grows legendary rice that wins international awards and pursues his own green farming amid rice shortages and global warming.

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

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. Disasters resulting from torrential rain are occurring almost every year, and the main reason for the increasing severity of the damage is river flooding.

Shiga / Nagayama Yuko (Architect): A group of stonemasons have been building walls using natural stone for 400 years - Nagayama learns how a stone's qualities are assessed and utilised.

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 series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and 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

Crested ibises were released in the northern part of Sado Island in the Sea of Japan for the first time in 2024 - this programme features Kiyo and Akira, the driving force behind this initiative.

Experience the colours of Amami Oshima in beautiful time-lapse footage - unique hues include 'Amami blue' ocean waters and a glossy black of silk thread that's painstakingly dyed using wood and mud.

Sachiko has been making umeboshi (pickled plums) for over 50 years - discover the reason behind her goal of making umeboshi that last more than a century!

A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws a father into a panic - how should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise especially during disasters?

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

Romance is 'ribbeting' for Kajika frogs - melodies reach ultrasonic frequencies, battles feature headlocks and chokeholds, and the tightest embrace lets pairs squeeze into tight crevices to spawn.

Kyoto in the autumn: the old capital is even more beautiful when dressed in autumn colours. Witness the contemplative and quiet beauty of Kyoto through time-lapse photography.

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

Seki Tomoharu once turned his back on farming - now he grows legendary rice that wins international awards and pursues his own green farming amid rice shortages and global warming.

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

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

Sawajima Yuichi investigates matchmaking in the Edo period - matchmaker Oume is known for her skill in finding successful matches. Discover what it was like finding a partner in old Tokyo.

An expert cycling duo cuts across the Shiretoko Peninsula, a World Natural Heritage site located in eastern Hokkaido - they excitedly introduce local wildlife and magnificent summer views en route.

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

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. Disasters resulting from torrential rain are occurring almost every year, and the main reason for the increasing severity of the damage is river flooding.

Shiga / Nagayama Yuko (Architect): A group of stonemasons have been building walls using natural stone for 400 years - Nagayama learns how a stone's qualities are assessed and utilised.

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 series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and 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

Crested ibises were released in the northern part of Sado Island in the Sea of Japan for the first time in 2024 - this programme features Kiyo and Akira, the driving force behind this initiative.

Experience the colours of Amami Oshima in beautiful time-lapse footage - unique hues include 'Amami blue' ocean waters and a glossy black of silk thread that's painstakingly dyed using wood and mud.

Sachiko has been making umeboshi (pickled plums) for over 50 years - discover the reason behind her goal of making umeboshi that last more than a century!

A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws a father into a panic - how should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise especially during disasters?

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

Romance is 'ribbeting' for Kajika frogs - melodies reach ultrasonic frequencies, battles feature headlocks and chokeholds, and the tightest embrace lets pairs squeeze into tight crevices to spawn.

Kyoto in the autumn: the old capital is even more beautiful when dressed in autumn colours. Witness the contemplative and quiet beauty of Kyoto through time-lapse photography.

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

Seki Tomoharu once turned his back on farming - now he grows legendary rice that wins international awards and pursues his own green farming amid rice shortages and global warming.

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

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. Disasters resulting from torrential rain are occurring almost every year, and the main reason for the increasing severity of the damage is river flooding.

Shiga / Nagayama Yuko (Architect): A group of stonemasons have been building walls using natural stone for 400 years - Nagayama learns how a stone's qualities are assessed and utilised.

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

Sawajima Yuichi investigates matchmaking in the Edo period - matchmaker Oume is known for her skill in finding successful matches. Discover what it was like finding a partner in old Tokyo.

An expert cycling duo cuts across the Shiretoko Peninsula, a World Natural Heritage site located in eastern Hokkaido - they excitedly introduce local wildlife and magnificent summer views en route.

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

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

New Year's Day, 2024: Japan's Noto Peninsula is hit by a huge earthquake and tsunami - many lives are lost. One year later, as they look to the future, survivors share stories of courage and grief.

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 word yakumi refers to using traditional herbs and spices - Japanese food wouldn't be the same without favourites like wasabi or yuzu. See how these and more are influencing global food trends.

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 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.

Japan is a hotspot for discovering dinosaur fossils - an excavation in Hokkaido sparked a nationwide enthusiasm for dinosaurs and led to entertainment such as dinosaur robots and mechanical suits.

Cats live near three torii gates in the sea as the beach changes at low tide, and we also meet a cat who lives in a pottery production area and is allowed in all the shops to inspect the merchandise.

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 spotlights director Yoshiura Yasuhiro, who is known for Sing a Bit of Harmony - we present three pivotal shorts and take a look at his creative experiments with kaiju, comedy and robots.

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

A close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist who visits places off the beaten path, meets ordinary people, and enjoys a travel experience that's only possible on foot.

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 World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

The festival on the 22nd of October pays homage to Kyoto's 1200-year history, with people parading in period costumes - discover the citizens' resilience as they created a new Kyoto.

Today: identifying your chance to speak at a meeting. Timothy James Mahrt from the United States works at an IT firm in Tokyo - he has difficulty finding the right time to speak up.