NHK World Monday

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.

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

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.

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

Mitsuta Haruo is the only craftsman in Japan specialising in jizai okimono, meticulously-made and highly-articulated metal figures of animals such as insects and crustaceans. He talks about his craft.

Stay in the groove and keep up to date with the latest Japanese music of all genres ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

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

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society

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

In the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Ashizawa Keiji founded Ishinomaki Laboratory, a furniture company now winning global acclaim that incorporates stories of the disaster in its designs.

Riverside Sawmill: Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life; long, narrow beams, bamboo stems, and leftover wood stacked high as buildings.

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

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.

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

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

New research results have revealed that resetting a disrupted body clock can improve sleep - we introduce a hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments and share dietary tips for better sleep.

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

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society

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

In the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Ashizawa Keiji founded Ishinomaki Laboratory, a furniture company now winning global acclaim that incorporates stories of the disaster in its designs.

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

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.

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

Mitsuta Haruo is the only craftsman in Japan specialising in jizai okimono, meticulously-made and highly-articulated metal figures of animals such as insects and crustaceans. He talks about his craft.

Riverside Sawmill: Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life; long, narrow beams, bamboo stems, and leftover wood stacked high as buildings.

The residents of Tomioka had to evacuate after the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station accident - as people gradually return and rebuild, will a new school song help bring them together?

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

Kyoto has many stores called oyatsu that specialise in traditional snacks and treats - some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.

A travel show focused on the great nature of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island. We visit exquisite locations and present a wealth of great images from NHK's archives.

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.

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.

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

New research results have revealed that resetting a disrupted body clock can improve sleep - we introduce a hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments and share dietary tips for better sleep.

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

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society

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

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.

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

Riverside Sawmill: Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life; long, narrow beams, bamboo stems, and leftover wood stacked high as buildings.

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: Dogu.

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.

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

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks

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

Shiraishi Yuriko is working to popularise surimi, a type of processed fish paste, in Africa - she talks about how her efforts are helping empower African women and improve their status in society.

Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine

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

Musashino Art University's annual festival is a showcase for the students' creativity - for three days we watch them prepare for an event open to the public for the first time in three 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

New research results have revealed that resetting a disrupted body clock can improve sleep - we introduce a hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments and share dietary tips for better sleep.

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

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season

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

Shiraishi Yuriko is working to popularise surimi, a type of processed fish paste, in Africa - she talks about how her efforts are helping empower African women and improve their status in society.

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks