NHK World - Japan Wednesday

'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is 'Japan's Top Inventions'

Fukuoka's summer festival Hakata Gion Yamakasa features huge floats decorated with elaborate dolls - we meet Nakamura Hiromine, a fourth-generation doll maker fusing this tradition with modern ideas.

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

Originally used to study habitats and behaviours, sensors attached to animals are now being used to monitor the Earth's environment more broadly.

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

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

Akasaka Yogetsu, a priest with an international following, is known for combining beatboxing with Buddhist mantras. He talks about Zen philosophy and the spirit of 'living in the here and now.'

Emissions of methane gas, which has a strong effect on global warming, are at a peak. In Japan, where 40% of methane emissions come from rice farming, finding a solution is of great importance

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

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

'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is 'Japan's Top Inventions'

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

Fukuoka's summer festival Hakata Gion Yamakasa features huge floats decorated with elaborate dolls - we meet Nakamura Hiromine, a fourth-generation doll maker fusing this tradition with modern ideas.

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

Japan's pears are a thing of juicy and sweet luxury thanks to strict quality control and unique ripening methods - see how they're cultivated and check out some amazing pear-focused recipes.

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

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

'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is 'Japan's Top Inventions'

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

Akasaka Yogetsu, a priest with an international following, is known for combining beatboxing with Buddhist mantras. He talks about Zen philosophy and the spirit of 'living in the here and now.'

Emissions of methane gas, which has a strong effect on global warming, are at a peak. In Japan, where 40% of methane emissions come from rice farming, finding a solution is of great importance

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

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.

Fukuoka's summer festival Hakata Gion Yamakasa features huge floats decorated with elaborate dolls - we meet Nakamura Hiromine, a fourth-generation doll maker fusing this tradition with modern ideas.

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

Japan's pears are a thing of juicy and sweet luxury thanks to strict quality control and unique ripening methods - see how they're cultivated and check out some amazing pear-focused recipes.

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

'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is 'Japan's Top Inventions'

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

The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to innovate after 1,200 years - this definitive programme dives deep into its core, exploring its charm, people and landscape.

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

End-of-life planning is spreading in Japan, with many people now thinking hard about what to do with their cremated remains. We learn about diverse graves, including options such as 'tree burials.'

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

Japan's pears are a thing of juicy and sweet luxury thanks to strict quality control and unique ripening methods - see how they're cultivated and check out some amazing pear-focused recipes.

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

The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to innovate after 1,200 years - this definitive programme dives deep into its core, exploring its charm, people and landscape.