NHK World - Japan Friday

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

After twenty years of activism to preserve their community, the residents of Treasure Hill in Taipei began living alongside artists in the city's first artist-in-residence programme.

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

Edo Kiriko is characterised by coloured glass with intricate patterns cut into it - Shiina Takayuki is drawing on his father and brother's exceptional skills to produce new kaleidoscopes of beauty.

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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 5 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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 luxury tourist trains gain attention, Kintetsu Railway is popularising its sightseeing limited express trains with affordable fares - see how the company is using its express network for tourism.

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

After twenty years of activism to preserve their community, the residents of Treasure Hill in Taipei began living alongside artists in the city's first artist-in-residence programme.

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

Kawahara Naoyuki has been providing medical assistance and more to people in Sudan for nearly 20 years - he talks about the ongoing armed conflict and what he hopes to accomplish with his activities.

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 monk from Myanmar came to Japan to build a temple for the people of his country - he believes it's his mission to offer them a place of sanctuary and provide them with physical and mental comfort.

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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

Edo Kiriko is characterised by coloured glass with intricate patterns cut into it - Shiina Takayuki is drawing on his father and brother's exceptional skills to produce new kaleidoscopes of beauty.

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

After twenty years of activism to preserve their community, the residents of Treasure Hill in Taipei began living alongside artists in the city's first artist-in-residence programme.

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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 6 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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

Kawahara Naoyuki has been providing medical assistance and more to people in Sudan for nearly 20 years - he talks about the ongoing armed conflict and what he hopes to accomplish with his activities.

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.

Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo - more than a million people enjoyed life in this city, and they live on in ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Take a deep dive into ukiyo-e and explore old Tokyo's soul.

Ultrasound is emerging as an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer - HIFU uses focused heat to target and destroy cancer cells, and there is minimal harm to the body. We report on its potential.

Edo Kiriko is characterised by coloured glass with intricate patterns cut into it - Shiina Takayuki is drawing on his father and brother's exceptional skills to produce new kaleidoscopes of beauty.

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

After twenty years of activism to preserve their community, the residents of Treasure Hill in Taipei began living alongside artists in the city's first artist-in-residence programme.

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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 monk from Myanmar came to Japan to build a temple for the people of his country - he believes it's his mission to offer them a place of sanctuary and provide them with physical and mental comfort.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Capsule Figures.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 6 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Thalidomide poisoning struck Japan around 1960 - a 2014 health survey found many undetected disabilities. We follow victims as they revisit their exposure 50 years after the incident began.

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

Trees that survived the A-bomb have inspired many in Hiroshima - 159 such trees are still alive, but some are nearing their end. We follow a tree surgeon and others who love and care for them.

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?

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.

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 prefecture of Nagasaki, historically Japan's gateway to the west, has a culture influenced by centuries of foreign trade - with over 1,400 islands, it also makes for a unique cycling experience.

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

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

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season

In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron and a jester tries to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 6 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Kushikatsu is a firm favourite in the foodie's paradise of Osaka - fast, tasty and cheap, the deep-fried food on a stick is popular with Osakans who don't like wasting time and expect value for money.

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

Boat builders in one coastal district used their skills to make houses - Nishizawa considers how architecture is affected by a community's terrain and values.