NHK World - Japan Sunday

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 bento from Akashi in Hyogo features a local octopus speciality - the container of this unique bento is also interesting as they're shaped the same as the pots used in traditional octopus fishing.

Miyama is famous for its roof-thatching tradition - the town of Hanase continues to serve its local speciality, foraged wild food cuisine.

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

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

Cooking expert Kurihara Harumi began looking for ways to deal with her grief after the death of her beloved husband - she now works on 'meals for one' recipes to help people cope with living alone.

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 explore some of the current social issues that Japan is facing in an overview of documentaries that gathered attention recently at international film festivals.

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 Grand Sumo May Tournament Day 8 action live from Tokyo as top wrestlers have their eighth bouts of the 15-day contest.

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

Join us as we explore Japanese anime adaptations of American comics and the creativity that emerges when two pop culture giants collide, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the latest Batman Ninja.

Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time, three energetic idol groups: 12-member group Not Equal Me, Hello! Project group Angerme, and Cho Tokimeki Sendenbu who have released a new single.

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.

People in Japan use roughly 150 new cardboard boxes a year. In a 5-minute digest, we examine a broad range of Japan's innovative cardboard products, including waterproof packaging and emergency goods.

A kitty leads us to traditional food near a local shrine on a hot summer's day, and get cool in a maiko's home with another kitty before enjoying sparklers at night.

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 bento from Akashi in Hyogo features a local octopus speciality - the container of this unique bento is also interesting as they're shaped the same as the pots used in traditional octopus fishing.

Miyama is famous for its roof-thatching tradition - the town of Hanase continues to serve its local speciality, foraged wild food cuisine.

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

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

Cooking expert Kurihara Harumi began looking for ways to deal with her grief after the death of her beloved husband - she now works on 'meals for one' recipes to help people cope with living alone.

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 explore some of the current social issues that Japan is facing in an overview of documentaries that gathered attention recently at international film festivals.

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

Join us as we explore Japanese anime adaptations of American comics and the creativity that emerges when two pop culture giants collide, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the latest Batman Ninja.

Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time, three energetic idol groups: 12-member group Not Equal Me, Hello! Project group Angerme, and Cho Tokimeki Sendenbu who have released a new single.

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.

People in Japan use roughly 150 new cardboard boxes a year. In a 5-minute digest, we examine a broad range of Japan's innovative cardboard products, including waterproof packaging and emergency goods.

A kitty leads us to traditional food near a local shrine on a hot summer's day, and get cool in a maiko's home with another kitty before enjoying sparklers at night.

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 astonishing 49 burial mounds of various shapes and sizes are scattered across Osaka - these 1,600-year-old mounds are the resting places of past rulers and elites. Research reveals new discoveries.

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 8 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

A bento from Akashi in Hyogo features a local octopus speciality - the container of this unique bento is also interesting as they're shaped the same as the pots used in traditional octopus fishing.

Miyama is famous for its roof-thatching tradition - the town of Hanase continues to serve its local speciality, foraged wild food cuisine.

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

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

Cooking expert Kurihara Harumi began looking for ways to deal with her grief after the death of her beloved husband - she now works on 'meals for one' recipes to help people cope with living alone.

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 explore some of the current social issues that Japan is facing in an overview of documentaries that gathered attention recently at international film festivals.

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

Join us as we explore Japanese anime adaptations of American comics and the creativity that emerges when two pop culture giants collide, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the latest Batman Ninja.

Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time, three energetic idol groups: 12-member group Not Equal Me, Hello! Project group Angerme, and Cho Tokimeki Sendenbu who have released a new single.

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.

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

On this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats!

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 bento from Akashi in Hyogo features a local octopus speciality - the container of this unique bento is also interesting as they're shaped the same as the pots used in traditional octopus fishing.

Miyama is famous for its roof-thatching tradition - the town of Hanase continues to serve its local speciality, foraged wild food cuisine.

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

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 selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

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

A spotlight on our diverse international community as we report on issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan.

Kuwayama Norihiko has been providing psychological care for over 20 years to children traumatised by war in places such as Palestine and the former Yugoslavia - he talks about being there for others.

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society

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.

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

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

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

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.

We introduce the renewed Newsroom Tokyo while featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

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

This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.

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

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

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

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society