NHK World - Japan Wednesday

Inoue Hiroko is the president of an NGO that has been running exchange programmes for young people from Israel, Palestine and Japan for 20 years - she talks about their goals and her hope for peace.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, smokeless grills.

As atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima age, preserving their memories has become a pressing issue - we follow Sumioka Kenta's efforts to further the cause of peace through the creativity of youth.

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 dives into the world of kabuki, exploring shows selected based on modern themes and featuring kabuki's creative staging and highlights.

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

Researchers pursue the technology of threads from a microscopic world, from durable synthetic spider silk to the growth of tiny metal strands which may have a huge application in hi-tech devices.

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

Hinohara is a mountain village located along the border between Tokyo and Yamanashi Prefecture - we explore its ridge trails which served as a lifeline for local settlements throughout the centuries.

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

Tomita Hiroshi is the founder of a company that specialises in detecting underground cavities - he discusses how his technology is reducing risks and mitigating damage from all sorts of disasters.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

To make a 'dantsu' carpet, everything from yarn-making to weaving is done by hand - Minagawa experiences the deep allure of handmade goods.

We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing - the young students are dressed in their finest and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills.

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

Inoue Hiroko is the president of an NGO that has been running exchange programmes for young people from Israel, Palestine and Japan for 20 years - she talks about their goals and her hope for peace.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, smokeless grills.

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 atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima age, preserving their memories has become a pressing issue - we follow Sumioka Kenta's efforts to further the cause of peace through the creativity of youth.

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

Amazake, a traditional fermented drink made from rice and koji, is rich in nutrients with a mild sweetness that enhances recipes - discover the hidden power of this drinkable IV drip.

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

Hinohara is a mountain village located along the border between Tokyo and Yamanashi Prefecture - we explore its ridge trails which served as a lifeline for local settlements throughout the centuries.

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 dives into the world of kabuki, exploring shows selected based on modern themes and featuring kabuki's creative staging and highlights.

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

Inoue Hiroko is the president of an NGO that has been running exchange programmes for young people from Israel, Palestine and Japan for 20 years - she talks about their goals and her hope for peace.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, smokeless grills.

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

Tomita Hiroshi is the founder of a company that specialises in detecting underground cavities - he discusses how his technology is reducing risks and mitigating damage from all sorts of disasters.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

To make a 'dantsu' carpet, everything from yarn-making to weaving is done by hand - Minagawa experiences the deep allure of handmade goods.

We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing - the young students are dressed in their finest and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills.

Researchers pursue the technology of threads from a microscopic world, from durable synthetic spider silk to the growth of tiny metal strands which may have a huge application in hi-tech devices.

As atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima age, preserving their memories has become a pressing issue - we follow Sumioka Kenta's efforts to further the cause of peace through the creativity of youth.

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

Amazake, a traditional fermented drink made from rice and koji, is rich in nutrients with a mild sweetness that enhances recipes - discover the hidden power of this drinkable IV drip.

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

Hinohara is a mountain village located along the border between Tokyo and Yamanashi Prefecture - we explore its ridge trails which served as a lifeline for local settlements throughout the centuries.

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

Inoue Hiroko is the president of an NGO that has been running exchange programmes for young people from Israel, Palestine and Japan for 20 years - she talks about their goals and her hope for peace.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, smokeless grills.

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 dives into the world of kabuki, exploring shows selected based on modern themes and featuring kabuki's creative staging and highlights.

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 11th-century novel set in the imperial court captured people's hearts as a work of literature and paintings and profoundly influenced the culture of the ancient capital for a millennium.

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

Renowned pianist Lee Kyung-mi uses her talent to foster better ties between Japan and South Korea - we trace her journey from childhood to sharing the stage with special friends in Seoul in 2025.

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

French journalist and 'sento ambassador' Stephanie Crohin promotes sento, or public bathhouses, on social media - she tells Peter Barakan about her love for the heartwarming world of public baths.

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

Amazake, a traditional fermented drink made from rice and koji, is rich in nutrients with a mild sweetness that enhances recipes - discover the hidden power of this drinkable IV drip.

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

Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.

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 11th-century novel set in the imperial court captured people's hearts as a work of literature and paintings and profoundly influenced the culture of the ancient capital for a millennium.