NHK World Wednesday

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

The Manyoshu is the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry - through poems presented in both manga and modern settings, we glimpse sentiments from centuries ago as the topic this time is love.

Karesansui is a dry-gardening style of arranging stones and gravel that developed as a place for Buddhist monks in their ascetic training.

Dr Oshiro Kazue is a skilled mountain medic dedicated to promoting awareness of alpine safety, even spending her summers treating climbers from a cabin near the peak of the iconic Mount Fuji.

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 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.

Several old theatre buildings around Japan give a feeling of what it was like to see kabuki in the Edo period; experience these performances up close.

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

Accomplished conductor Ronald Braunstein founded an orchestra to help classical musicians with mental illness - diagnosed with bipolar disorder himself, he wants to eliminate stigmas for all.

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

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

Nishi-Ogikubo is an eclectic town on the western edge of central Tokyo - join us as we learn about its roots as a farming area and trace its evolution into a cosy neighbourhood of small businesses.

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

Having experienced the removal of landmines with Japan's assistance, Cambodia is now aiding other countries with its demining technology - the leader of this initiative gives us his thoughts on peace.

Starting with dogs and cats, Ebiko Yohta has been drawing his favourite animals all his life and done over 10,000 drawings - without making a rough sketch, he dashes off a picture using oil pastels.

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

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

The Manyoshu is the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry - through poems presented in both manga and modern settings, we glimpse sentiments from centuries ago as the topic this time is love.

Karesansui is a dry-gardening style of arranging stones and gravel that developed as a place for Buddhist monks in their ascetic training.

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

Dr Oshiro Kazue is a skilled mountain medic dedicated to promoting awareness of alpine safety, even spending her summers treating climbers from a cabin near the peak of the iconic Mount Fuji.

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

World-famous edamame are soybeans harvested before maturity - they're great simply boiled and seasoned with salt, but check out some other ways to savour their sweet aroma and rich umami.

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

Nishi-Ogikubo is an eclectic town on the western edge of central Tokyo - join us as we learn about its roots as a farming area and trace its evolution into a cosy neighbourhood of small businesses.

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

Having experienced the removal of landmines with Japan's assistance, Cambodia is now aiding other countries with its demining technology - the leader of this initiative gives us his thoughts on peace.

Several old theatre buildings around Japan give a feeling of what it was like to see kabuki in the Edo period; experience these performances up close.

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.

The Manyoshu is the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry - through poems presented in both manga and modern settings, we glimpse sentiments from centuries ago as the topic this time is love.

Karesansui is a dry-gardening style of arranging stones and gravel that developed as a place for Buddhist monks in their ascetic training.

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

Accomplished conductor Ronald Braunstein founded an orchestra to help classical musicians with mental illness - diagnosed with bipolar disorder himself, he wants to eliminate stigmas for all.

Starting with dogs and cats, Ebiko Yohta has been drawing his favourite animals all his life and done over 10,000 drawings - without making a rough sketch, he dashes off a picture using oil pastels.

Preschools in Japan are diversifying with more kids from international backgrounds or with special needs, yet most daycare takes a 'one-size-fits-all' model - we see a space that is changing all that.

Dr Oshiro Kazue is a skilled mountain medic dedicated to promoting awareness of alpine safety, even spending her summers treating climbers from a cabin near the peak of the iconic Mount Fuji.

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

World-famous edamame are soybeans harvested before maturity - they're great simply boiled and seasoned with salt, but check out some other ways to savour their sweet aroma and rich umami.

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

Nishi-Ogikubo is an eclectic town on the western edge of central Tokyo - join us as we learn about its roots as a farming area and trace its evolution into a cosy neighbourhood of small businesses.

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.

The Manyoshu is the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry - through poems presented in both manga and modern settings, we glimpse sentiments from centuries ago as the topic this time is love.

Karesansui is a dry-gardening style of arranging stones and gravel that developed as a place for Buddhist monks in their ascetic training.

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

Starting with dogs and cats, Ebiko Yohta has been drawing his favourite animals all his life and done over 10,000 drawings - without making a rough sketch, he dashes off a picture using oil pastels.

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. This time: Seto Inland Sea.

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.

Several old theatre buildings around Japan give a feeling of what it was like to see kabuki in the Edo period; experience these performances up close.

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

Fudo Myo-o has flames at his back and wears a wrathful expression - a monk-come-Buddhist sculptor who is enchanted by this protective guardian finds ways to overcome in the time of coronavirus.

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

Jo-Ann Yoo is dedicated to advancing the wellbeing of Asian Americans long overlooked and discriminated against, especially during Covid - she says it's time to kick down doors to demand their rights.

Today's theme: Sleeping. It's said that sleep in Japan is some of the shortest in the world - no wonder a variety of designs put it front and centre! Explore designs that promote healthy sleep habits.

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

Peter Barakan visits key locations and meets more experts with fascinating cultural 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

World-famous edamame are soybeans harvested before maturity - they're great simply boiled and seasoned with salt, but check out some other ways to savour their sweet aroma and rich umami.

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 hop on a dredging ship that removes sediment from the seabed to allow large ships to navigate in the Port of Nagoya - the crew's biggest joy is the delicious meals prepared by the onboard cooks!

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

Jo-Ann Yoo is dedicated to advancing the wellbeing of Asian Americans long overlooked and discriminated against, especially during Covid - she says it's time to kick down doors to demand their rights.

Fudo Myo-o has flames at his back and wears a wrathful expression - a monk-come-Buddhist sculptor who is enchanted by this protective guardian finds ways to overcome in the time of coronavirus.