NHK World Today

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

Millions of forest trees are disappearing every year - we use the power of digital technology to unravel the reality of the deforestation process.

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

Hokkaido summers are short, but you can soak in hidden hot springs, marvel at the views from onsen in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit an area abundant in waters.

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 stories behind hit Japanese products and top creations for niche markets - this time, cultured pearls and casting systems.

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

There are various interesting laws and rules and philosophies hidden in our daily lives; this programme introduces children to them and teaches them how to think about them.

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

Travel the Soya Line through the northern part of the island to Wakkanai, Japan's northernmost station - disused trains lines and stations remain along the way. Head to Cape Soya and gaze at Sakhalin.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at osechi, a special New Year's meal that offers a traditional start to the year.

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

Nihon Hidankyo, a group in support of atomic bomb sufferers, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize - with A-bomb survivors getting older, how can we ensure that their memories are kept alive?

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

Clad in shining gold, Kinkakuji stands out even in Kyoto - what inspired the samurai who built this stunning temple?

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

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

Millions of forest trees are disappearing every year - we use the power of digital technology to unravel the reality of the deforestation process.

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

Hokkaido summers are short, but you can soak in hidden hot springs, marvel at the views from onsen in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit an area abundant in waters.

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 episode features businesses that have come up with unique ways of finding new homes for unhoused animals.

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

A young doctor returns to his home, a remote island in far northern Japan, to manage a small hospital - he offers his patients the best possible care and helps them live life to the fullest.

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

The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan - since its foundation in 711 A.D. / C.E., the Inari deities have attracted worshippers with varying needs.

Hop on electric mountain bikes to explore the town of Biei's spectacular water scenery - highlighted by the beautifully blue Biei river, discover new high-tech ways to enjoy the outdoors.

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

Clad in shining gold, Kinkakuji stands out even in Kyoto - what inspired the samurai who built this stunning temple?

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

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

Travel the Soya Line through the northern part of the island to Wakkanai, Japan's northernmost station - disused trains lines and stations remain along the way. Head to Cape Soya and gaze at Sakhalin.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at osechi, a special New Year's meal that offers a traditional start to the year.

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

Millions of forest trees are disappearing every year - we use the power of digital technology to unravel the reality of the deforestation process.

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

Hokkaido summers are short, but you can soak in hidden hot springs, marvel at the views from onsen in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit an area abundant in waters.

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

Travel the Soya Line through the northern part of the island to Wakkanai, Japan's northernmost station - disused trains lines and stations remain along the way. Head to Cape Soya and gaze at Sakhalin.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at osechi, a special New Year's meal that offers a traditional start to the year.

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 episode features businesses that have come up with unique ways of finding new homes for unhoused animals.

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

A young doctor returns to his home, a remote island in far northern Japan, to manage a small hospital - he offers his patients the best possible care and helps them live life to the fullest.

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

The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan - since its foundation in 711 A.D. / C.E., the Inari deities have attracted worshippers with varying needs.

Hop on electric mountain bikes to explore the town of Biei's spectacular water scenery - highlighted by the beautifully blue Biei river, discover new high-tech ways to enjoy the outdoors.

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

Clad in shining gold, Kinkakuji stands out even in Kyoto - what inspired the samurai who built this stunning temple?

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

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

Amid the global race for large rocket development, Japan's most advanced rocket has finally taken flight - we look into a year-long battle of the engineers who overcame its initial failure.

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 look into one man's mission to rid the Seto Inland Sea of polluting trash - dubbed a garbage fool by some, his wish is to restore the sea and beaches' beauty for future generations.

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 great Japanese music! In the studio this time: singer-songwriter and guitar star Rei and singer-songwriter Ieiri Leo, who brings a unique sensibility and a great voice to her music.

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.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at rice cultivation. It takes a lot of hard work to produce Japan's delicious staple food.

The seaside town of Hakodate has long flourished as a port - one savvy cat waits by a fisherman hoping he'll share his catch! We also meet more local cats at a fish market and a historic graveyard.

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

All young male lions must leave their birth prides at some point and venture into the unknown - what destiny awaits them? A long-term survey is under way to better understand their road to the top.

Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level - with a reflective pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography.

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

Rumoured to be one of the oldest towns in northern Italy, Padua was founded during Roman times - its picturesque medieval buildings and cobblestone streets have been carefully preserved.

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 young doctor returns to his home, a remote island in far northern Japan, to manage a small hospital - he offers his patients the best possible care and helps them live life to the fullest.

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

The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan - since its foundation in 711 A.D. / C.E., the Inari deities have attracted worshippers with varying needs.

Hop on electric mountain bikes to explore the town of Biei's spectacular water scenery - highlighted by the beautifully blue Biei river, discover new high-tech ways to enjoy the outdoors.