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

Many Mongolian children dream of changing their family's lives by becoming a pro sumo wrestler in Japan - we meet the members of a school sumo club as they prepare for a national tournament.

Keiho Junior High School in Nagasaki lost 400 lives to an atomic bomb - three old core members of the alumni association explore the future of the memorial service held annually for the past 50 years.

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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

Iwagi, an island in the Seto Inland Sea, is home to some 4,000 sakura trees - visitors and locals alike gather to enjoy the cherry blossoms each spring. Join us as we explore an island in full bloom.

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

Torizuka Akira became Oigawa Railway's new president in June 2024 - with half the line still closed due to typhoon damage, see how the company is striving to recover.

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

Many Mongolian children dream of changing their family's lives by becoming a pro sumo wrestler in Japan - we meet the members of a school sumo club as they prepare for a national tournament.

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

Enami Noriyuki won the coveted Double Gold Award at the world's most prestigious marmalade-making competition in 2020 and 2022 - he talks about the secrets of his craft and his tumultuous journey.

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

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Odachi, a giant sword that showcases a swordsmith's astonishing expertise.

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.

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

Keiho Junior High School in Nagasaki lost 400 lives to an atomic bomb - three old core members of the alumni association explore the future of the memorial service held annually for the past 50 years.

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 wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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: Design Hunting in Osaka. A thriving trade and economic hub with a unique culture; join us on a hunt for regional designs that prioritise human connection in the welcoming city of Osaka.

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

Many Mongolian children dream of changing their family's lives by becoming a pro sumo wrestler in Japan - we meet the members of a school sumo club as they prepare for a national tournament.

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

Taira Yuiko promotes composting of food waste to create a sustainable cycle - she works with an NGO in Mongolia to form a local nutrient cycle enriching the soil and teaching composting techniques.

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

Keiho Junior High School in Nagasaki lost 400 lives to an atomic bomb - three old core members of the alumni association explore the future of the memorial service held annually for the past 50 years.

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

Enami Noriyuki won the coveted Double Gold Award at the world's most prestigious marmalade-making competition in 2020 and 2022 - he talks about the secrets of his craft and his tumultuous journey.

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

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Odachi, a giant sword that showcases a swordsmith's astonishing expertise.

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

Researchers in Japan are gathering scientific evidence on the effects of acupuncture and moxibustion - we examine how they improve stroke aftereffects, atopic dermatitis and other issues.

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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: Design Hunting in Osaka. A thriving trade and economic hub with a unique culture; join us on a hunt for regional designs that prioritise human connection in the welcoming city of Osaka.

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

Many Mongolian children dream of changing their family's lives by becoming a pro sumo wrestler in Japan - we meet the members of a school sumo club as they prepare for a national tournament.

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

Keiho Junior High School in Nagasaki lost 400 lives to an atomic bomb - three old core members of the alumni association explore the future of the memorial service held annually for the past 50 years.

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.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, motorised conveyor rollers.

One of the world's top three production centres for eyeglasses is Sabae in Fukui Prefecture - from the earliest examples to cutting-edge technology, we trace the history of Japanese glasses.

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

Kamikaze, explosive-laden ramming attacks, were carried out during World War II and sacrificed 4,000 lives - why did the Japanese push forward with this method? We uncover the truth.

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.

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 pledge in Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park caused a stir when it was unveiled in the years after the atomic bombing - it still raises the question 'Who do you think 'we' are?' in our war-torn 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

An atomic bomb hit Nagasaki in 1945 at the end of WWII - we enjoy the stunning scenery, but more importantly talk with those who survived and remember those who lost their lives.

Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at tatami mats, a quintessentially Japanese flooring material.

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: Design Hunting in Osaka. A thriving trade and economic hub with a unique culture; join us on a hunt for regional designs that prioritise human connection in the welcoming city of Osaka.

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

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

On a shopping street in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station sits Japan's original street piano, one which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

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

Karate, taekwondo, capoeira - kicks have evolved in different ways worldwide, and now an Okinawan karate master and a Muay Thai champion explore its cutting edge.

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

Contemporary artist Miyanaga Aiko visits Kyoto - the Mincho font, which was drawn by hand in around 1990, evokes 350-year-old hand-carved woodblocks made to print Buddhist sutras.