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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

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano - he hits the south in springtime to experience the breathtaking cherry blossoms and gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.

Niigata is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots - let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes.

We meet Makasini Tevita from Tonga - who works as a fisherman in Tosa Bay in Kochi Prefecture - and American Evan Benton, a beekeeper who produces pure honey on Omishima Island in Ehime Prefecture.

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

Some craftspeople have broken traditional boundaries to develop products from materials or designs they had long possessed but hadn't been using.

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

Actor Fujiwara Momona has been a wheelchair user since childhood - in a society that tends to limit how people with disabilities live their lives, what world does this budding actor hope to build?

NHK World Premium, a service aimed at people outside of Japan, broadcasts programmes and news in Japanese - we explain how to use it and introduce features like online streaming.

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

Journey through the air on virtual excursions from Tokyo Haneda to regional airports all over Japan - this time it's New Ishigaki Airport, islands in an emerald sea from over 40,000 feet up.

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

Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities - a piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station and people stop to play from their heart.

Mito Kosei was exposed to radiation in the womb when an atomic bomb exploded over Hiroshima - he's been a volunteer guide for 20 years or so telling foreign visitors the truth about the bombing.

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.'

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

A natural history show that's a huge hit with families in Japan is now set to go global! This series explores the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas 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

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano - he hits the south in springtime to experience the breathtaking cherry blossoms and gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.

We meet Makasini Tevita from Tonga - who works as a fisherman in Tosa Bay in Kochi Prefecture - and American Evan Benton, a beekeeper who produces pure honey on Omishima Island in Ehime Prefecture.

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

Some craftspeople have broken traditional boundaries to develop products from materials or designs they had long possessed but hadn't been using.

Ishigami Junya received the prestigious Austrian Frederick Kiesler Prize for Architecture and the Arts in 2024 - he talks about his groundbreaking work and ponders the meaning of architecture.

The Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha in the form of a monkey - in 2022, it became a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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

Actor Fujiwara Momona has been a wheelchair user since childhood - in a society that tends to limit how people with disabilities live their lives, what world does this budding actor hope to build?

NHK World Premium, a service aimed at people outside of Japan, broadcasts programmes and news in Japanese - we explain how to use it and introduce features like online streaming.

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

Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities - a piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station and people stop to play from their heart.

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

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

Rectal cancer is increasing among younger people - depending on the stage, a stoma may be needed. We report on efforts to preserve the anus using robotic-assisted surgery and artificial intelligence.

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

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano - he hits the south in springtime to experience the breathtaking cherry blossoms and gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.

Niigata is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots - let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes.

We meet Makasini Tevita from Tonga - who works as a fisherman in Tosa Bay in Kochi Prefecture - and American Evan Benton, a beekeeper who produces pure honey on Omishima Island in Ehime Prefecture.

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

Journey through the air on virtual excursions from Tokyo Haneda to regional airports all over Japan - this time it's New Ishigaki Airport, islands in an emerald sea from over 40,000 feet up.

Mito Kosei was exposed to radiation in the womb when an atomic bomb exploded over Hiroshima - he's been a volunteer guide for 20 years or so telling foreign visitors the truth about the bombing.

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.'

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

Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities - a piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station and people stop to play from their heart.

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

Actor Fujiwara Momona has been a wheelchair user since childhood - in a society that tends to limit how people with disabilities live their lives, what world does this budding actor hope to build?

NHK World Premium, a service aimed at people outside of Japan, broadcasts programmes and news in Japanese - we explain how to use it and introduce features like online streaming.

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

Some craftspeople have broken traditional boundaries to develop products from materials or designs they had long possessed but hadn't been using.

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.

Ishigami Junya received the prestigious Austrian Frederick Kiesler Prize for Architecture and the Arts in 2024 - he talks about his groundbreaking work and ponders the meaning of architecture.

The Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha in the form of a monkey - in 2022, it became a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.

NHK Hiroshima's theme song by PORNOGRAFFITTI, marking 80 years since the city was atomic bombed - full of wishes and prayers for peace, it depicts a streetcar that ran three days after the bombing.

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

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

Ari Beser's grandfather served on the planes that dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki - Harada Kosuzu's grandfather survived both. Now they are fighting for a world without nuclear weapons.

Rectal cancer is increasing among younger people - depending on the stage, a stoma may be needed. We report on efforts to preserve the anus using robotic-assisted surgery and artificial intelligence.

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

Some craftspeople have broken traditional boundaries to develop products from materials or designs they had long possessed but hadn't been using.

We meet Makasini Tevita from Tonga - who works as a fisherman in Tosa Bay in Kochi Prefecture - and American Evan Benton, a beekeeper who produces pure honey on Omishima Island in Ehime Prefecture.

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.

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.

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

Actor Fujiwara Momona has been a wheelchair user since childhood - in a society that tends to limit how people with disabilities live their lives, what world does this budding actor hope to build?

NHK World Premium, a service aimed at people outside of Japan, broadcasts programmes and news in Japanese - we explain how to use it and introduce features like online streaming.

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

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano - he hits the south in springtime to experience the breathtaking cherry blossoms and gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.

Mito Kosei was exposed to radiation in the womb when an atomic bomb exploded over Hiroshima - he's been a volunteer guide for 20 years or so telling foreign visitors the truth about the bombing.

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

Some craftspeople have broken traditional boundaries to develop products from materials or designs they had long possessed but hadn't been using.

Tijana traces the route of 19th-century British explorer Isabella Bird to meet the Ainu people in Hokkaido.

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

Chef Saito makes pan-fried eggplant with a savoury miso and sesame glaze in a Japanese home cooking class - paired with fine white somen noodles, this tasty summer dish is sure to whet your appetite!

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 socialise, learn, and even find employment.

1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020 - we interview women who use matchmaking apps including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.

Locals have slurped down bowls of noodles at a 24-hour ramen restaurant in Fukuoka for five decades - for three days we ask customers why this simple ramen is more than just a cheap meal.

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

Rectal cancer is increasing among younger people - depending on the stage, a stoma may be needed. We report on efforts to preserve the anus using robotic-assisted surgery and artificial intelligence.

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 socialise, learn, and even find employment.

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, a perfect distillation of craftsmanship: Gunchomon Hyogo-gusari no Tachi.

How can we keep the voices of hibakushas alive, and are hopes for a nuclear weapons-free world fading 80 years after the first atomic bombings? Wake Naoko explains.

The tragedy and reality of war seem remote eighty years after the end of World War II - we hear the voices of Hiroshima.

Featured recipe: Spoon-moulded Sushi. 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

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano - he hits the south in springtime to experience the breathtaking cherry blossoms and gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.

Niigata's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils!

Tijana traces the route of 19th-century British explorer Isabella Bird to meet the Ainu people in Hokkaido.