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 non-Japanese living in Fukuoka City - Craig Kingsley from the US performs traditional kyogen theatre while Vietnamese Bui Thi Thu Sang provides support for kids with international roots.

When you want to ask someone to do something for you, use Onegai shimasu (Please...)

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.

A major earthquake in Tokyo 100 years ago claimed about 105,000 lives - walking today's streets with an urban disaster prevention expert, we consider what lessons we can learn from that catastrophe.

Throughout 2025, NHK World-Japan is marking 80 years since WW2's end with content from Japan's unique peace-seeking perspective - we introduce three programmes available to stream on demand.

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

Tree surgeon Kobayashi Masaru helps people in Fukushima prefecture revitalise cherry trees neglected after the 2011 earthquake and nuclear accident - we follow him and local volunteers over one year.

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

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

With their bulging eyes and huge mouth, potoos are distinctive residents of Brazil's forests; our coverage reveals the true nature of these mysterious and funny-faced birds for the first time.

Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms for over 100 years - see the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.

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

We meet two non-Japanese living in Fukuoka City - Craig Kingsley from the US performs traditional kyogen theatre while Vietnamese Bui Thi Thu Sang provides support for kids with international roots.

When you want to ask someone to do something for you, use Onegai shimasu (Please...)

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

Yoshida Hirofumi has been the principal guest conductor of the Odesa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet in Ukraine since 2021 - he talks about what he hopes to convey through music.

In this episode, we learn about the fall chrysanthemum festival and the autumnal equinox, or shubun - the nuns enjoy sushi, salad and dumplings made specially for the occasion.

When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue - we examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

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.

A major earthquake in Tokyo 100 years ago claimed about 105,000 lives - walking today's streets with an urban disaster prevention expert, we consider what lessons we can learn from that catastrophe.

Throughout 2025, NHK World-Japan is marking 80 years since WW2's end with content from Japan's unique peace-seeking perspective - we introduce three programmes available to stream on 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

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

High blood pressure can cause serious diseases - long-term studies in Japan reveal the importance of tracking sleep-time blood pressure and fluctuations. We share tips for controlling blood pressure.

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 non-Japanese living in Fukuoka City - Craig Kingsley from the US performs traditional kyogen theatre while Vietnamese Bui Thi Thu Sang provides support for kids with international roots.

When you want to ask someone to do something for you, use Onegai shimasu (Please...)

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

Tree surgeon Kobayashi Masaru helps people in Fukushima prefecture revitalise cherry trees neglected after the 2011 earthquake and nuclear accident - we follow him and local volunteers over one year.

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

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.

A major earthquake in Tokyo 100 years ago claimed about 105,000 lives - walking today's streets with an urban disaster prevention expert, we consider what lessons we can learn from that catastrophe.

Throughout 2025, NHK World-Japan is marking 80 years since WW2's end with content from Japan's unique peace-seeking perspective - we introduce three programmes available to stream on demand.

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

Yoshida Hirofumi has been the principal guest conductor of the Odesa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet in Ukraine since 2021 - he talks about what he hopes to convey through music.

In this episode, we learn about the fall chrysanthemum festival and the autumnal equinox, or shubun - the nuns enjoy sushi, salad and dumplings made specially for the occasion.

When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue - we examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

69 of the 96 employees at a chalk factory in Japan have intellectual disabilities - as veteran workers prepare to retire, they pass on skills and encouragement to the next generation.

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

High blood pressure can cause serious diseases - long-term studies in Japan reveal the importance of tracking sleep-time blood pressure and fluctuations. We share tips for controlling blood pressure.

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 non-Japanese living in Fukuoka City - Craig Kingsley from the US performs traditional kyogen theatre while Vietnamese Bui Thi Thu Sang provides support for kids with international roots.

When you want to ask someone to do something for you, use Onegai shimasu (Please...)

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.

A major earthquake in Tokyo 100 years ago claimed about 105,000 lives - walking today's streets with an urban disaster prevention expert, we consider what lessons we can learn from that catastrophe.

Throughout 2025, NHK World-Japan is marking 80 years since WW2's end with content from Japan's unique peace-seeking perspective - we introduce three programmes available to stream on 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

Tree surgeon Kobayashi Masaru helps people in Fukushima prefecture revitalise cherry trees neglected after the 2011 earthquake and nuclear accident - we follow him and local volunteers over one year.

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

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

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

In a country renowned for its food, Osaka is particularly noted for its culinary offerings. Join chef Saito Tatsuo as he explores flavours that originated in his hometown.

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

There's a soba joint in Akita City that opens late at night until lunch the next day - all kinds of people come for drinks and food as we document this midnight soba shop amidst late March snow.

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

High blood pressure can cause serious diseases - long-term studies in Japan reveal the importance of tracking sleep-time blood pressure and fluctuations. We share tips for controlling blood pressure.

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

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

Japan's unique drinking culture, found in izakaya and snack bars, has become a draw for international tourists - let's dig a little deeper!

Featured recipes: (1) Atsu-age; (2) Simmered Atsu-age. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking 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

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