NHK World - Japan Tomorrow

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

North Korean agents abducted at least 17 Japanese citizens in the late 1970s - only 5 returned. We interview over 100 former investigators and others to reveal why the case remains unresolved.

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

North Korean agents abducted at least 17 Japanese citizens in the late 1970s - only 5 returned. We interview over 100 former investigators and others to reveal why the case remains unresolved.

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

Bari is a port town located at the heel of the Italian peninsula; an important hub of commerce since the time of ancient Rome, it's known for welcoming people of diverse cultures from Asia and Africa.

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 Sanriku Coast was the area hit hardest by the massive earthquake and tsunami of 2011 - its restored communities are rediscovering their local traditions and the unique beauty of this landscape.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

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 Japanese music! This time, all-female band SILENT SIREN (to mark their 15th anniversary) and 11-member Hello! Project idol group Juice=Juice are in the studio to chat and perform.

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.

Japan's plastic models are popular worldwide - Shizuoka City leads the nation in plastic model shipments. We look at the city's plastic model industry, from its history to the latest developments.

Photographer Iwago Mitsuaki reunites with cats from his past as he meets temple cat Kurobe for the first time in six years and visits a seaside town to see Ponzu for the first time in twelve 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

Electrified spoons can make food taste salty and aid people on special diets - Miyashita Homei uses this technology to recreate a variety of flavours that might reshape the future of food.

The festival on the 22nd of October pays homage to Kyoto's 1200-year history, with people parading in period costumes - discover the citizens' resilience as they created a new Kyoto.

Kyaw Swar Aung from Myanmar works behind the scenes at Narita Airport - he tackles a role play challenge in which he notices a senior worker's mistake.

Okinawa is home to 'Ryukyu Glass', a local industry for over 100 years. Matsumoto Sakae uses discarded bottles to make things to be loved and never again thrown away, doing his part to reduce waste.

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

North Korean agents abducted at least 17 Japanese citizens in the late 1970s - only 5 returned. We interview over 100 former investigators and others to reveal why the case remains unresolved.

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

North Korean agents abducted at least 17 Japanese citizens in the late 1970s - only 5 returned. We interview over 100 former investigators and others to reveal why the case remains unresolved.

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 Sanriku Coast was the area hit hardest by the massive earthquake and tsunami of 2011 - its restored communities are rediscovering their local traditions and the unique beauty of this landscape.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

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 Japanese music! This time, all-female band SILENT SIREN (to mark their 15th anniversary) and 11-member Hello! Project idol group Juice=Juice are in the studio to chat and perform.

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.

Japan's plastic models are popular worldwide - Shizuoka City leads the nation in plastic model shipments. We look at the city's plastic model industry, from its history to the latest developments.

Photographer Iwago Mitsuaki reunites with cats from his past as he meets temple cat Kurobe for the first time in six years and visits a seaside town to see Ponzu for the first time in twelve 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

Bari is a port town located at the heel of the Italian peninsula; an important hub of commerce since the time of ancient Rome, it's known for welcoming people of diverse cultures from Asia and Africa.

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

Electrified spoons can make food taste salty and aid people on special diets - Miyashita Homei uses this technology to recreate a variety of flavours that might reshape the future of food.

The festival on the 22nd of October pays homage to Kyoto's 1200-year history, with people parading in period costumes - discover the citizens' resilience as they created a new Kyoto.

Kyaw Swar Aung from Myanmar works behind the scenes at Narita Airport - he tackles a role play challenge in which he notices a senior worker's mistake.

Okinawa is home to 'Ryukyu Glass', a local industry for over 100 years. Matsumoto Sakae uses discarded bottles to make things to be loved and never again thrown away, doing his part to reduce waste.

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

North Korean agents abducted at least 17 Japanese citizens in the late 1970s - only 5 returned. We interview over 100 former investigators and others to reveal why the case remains unresolved.

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

North Korean agents abducted at least 17 Japanese citizens in the late 1970s - only 5 returned. We interview over 100 former investigators and others to reveal why the case remains unresolved.

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 Sanriku Coast was the area hit hardest by the massive earthquake and tsunami of 2011 - its restored communities are rediscovering their local traditions and the unique beauty of this landscape.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

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 Japanese music! This time, all-female band SILENT SIREN (to mark their 15th anniversary) and 11-member Hello! Project idol group Juice=Juice are in the studio to chat and perform.

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.

Japan's plastic models are popular worldwide - Shizuoka City leads the nation in plastic model shipments. We look at the city's plastic model industry, from its history to the latest developments.

Photographer Iwago Mitsuaki reunites with cats from his past as he meets temple cat Kurobe for the first time in six years and visits a seaside town to see Ponzu for the first time in twelve 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

Electrified spoons can make food taste salty and aid people on special diets - Miyashita Homei uses this technology to recreate a variety of flavours that might reshape the future of food.

The festival on the 22nd of October pays homage to Kyoto's 1200-year history, with people parading in period costumes - discover the citizens' resilience as they created a new Kyoto.

Kyaw Swar Aung from Myanmar works behind the scenes at Narita Airport - he tackles a role play challenge in which he notices a senior worker's mistake.

Okinawa is home to 'Ryukyu Glass', a local industry for over 100 years. Matsumoto Sakae uses discarded bottles to make things to be loved and never again thrown away, doing his part to reduce waste.

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

Bari is a port town located at the heel of the Italian peninsula; an important hub of commerce since the time of ancient Rome, it's known for welcoming people of diverse cultures from Asia and Africa.

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

Global warming is impacting ecosystems and bird habitats in the World's mountainous regions. In the Japanese Alps, various efforts are underway to protect the endangered Japanese rock ptarmigan.

We meet two crafters of bespoke fashion in Tokyo, German Melanie Uematsu - whose specialities include wedding gowns for non-Japanese customers - and Australian Thom O'Brien, who creates handmade hats.

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 Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 B.C. - we examine various aspects of Jomon society with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Oyu Stone Circles.

...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 mud. 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

A cultural exchange programme in Edogawa City - where 40 per cent of Tokyo's Indian population reside - gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.

Cycle Around Japan has teamed up with Taiwan's public broadcaster PTS for a three-part series airing in autumn 2025 - experience Taiwan's lush scenery and meet guardians of traditional culture.

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

Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.

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

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

A 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-metre mountain where it sits - see the spring's guardian at work in gorgeous footage.

This episode features new services and cooking equipment designed to help restaurants in Japan overcome a deepening labour shortage.

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.

Crisp, hot, and delicious Japanese gyoza - how did gyoza come to be so beloved in Japan? Taste the delicious truth for yourself!

The temple chefs show us how to make su-no-mono with dried daikon radish - just mix rehydrated daikon with red radish and sweet vinegar and this tasty pink-coloured dish is ready to serve.

Nishino Masatoshi didn't know what he wanted to do with his life until he learned about horse logging - now he's chasing his dream in the forests of Hokkaido with the help of his trusty sidekick Kap.

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

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

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of the local culture and history.

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, two naginata (polearms) associated with legendary warriors: Benkei and Tomoe Gozen.

Kyoto in the autumn: the old capital is even more beautiful when dressed in autumn colours. Witness the contemplative and quiet beauty of Kyoto through time-lapse photography.

We meet two crafters of bespoke fashion in Tokyo, German Melanie Uematsu - whose specialities include wedding gowns for non-Japanese customers - and Australian Thom O'Brien, who creates handmade hats.