NHK World Sunday

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

Countries and businesses are scrambling to act as the world hurtles toward climate catastrophe, but there are problems with their methods - we look at blind spots in the fight against climate change.

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 Russian invasion of Ukraine will soon enter its fourth year - will Trump 2.0 help bring the conflict to an end? We discuss the situation in Russia and Ukraine and its impact on global security.

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 are encouraging people at or near retirement age to continue working as long as they feel they can put their skills and experience to good use.

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 furoshiki, beautiful and multifunctional wrapping cloths.

A cat finds an intruder at a contemporary art museum - will we have a winner? We also join another kitty at a traditional crafts workshop that is lovingly watching its owner's craftsmanship.

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

There's a Korean restaurant in northeastern Japan run by a woman from South Korea - she moved to the area over 30 years ago to marry a Japanese man. We follow her as she connects with local people.

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

Hina dolls which represent the emperor, empress and imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March the third after they are born as part of Girl's Day celebrations.

Memorable photo ops await on a trek to find curious formations of ice and snow on freezing snow-covered mountains and in a cave full of ice pillars standing like bamboo shoots!

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

Great grey owls are superior hunters, their large faces serving as a parabolic antenna to catch sounds and locations of prey - discover their soft side as cameras capture them raising fluffy chicks.

Seto Inland Sea is the largest body of water of its kind in Japan - see the sights of the Great Seto Bridge and the shallow coastal waters through time-lapse photography.

How many benches seating four are needed for 14 children? Barky steps in to illustrate how to understand divisions and remainders, concluding that one more bench is needed.

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

Bologna, a city in northern Italy, has been a commercial and transportation hub since ancient Rome - the pride of the city is Bologna University and porticoes which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes - its ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous. See the widely-beloved Nikko 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

Countries and businesses are scrambling to act as the world hurtles toward climate catastrophe, but there are problems with their methods - we look at blind spots in the fight against climate change.

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 Russian invasion of Ukraine will soon enter its fourth year - will Trump 2.0 help bring the conflict to an end? We discuss the situation in Russia and Ukraine and its impact on global security.

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

Great grey owls are superior hunters, their large faces serving as a parabolic antenna to catch sounds and locations of prey - discover their soft side as cameras capture them raising fluffy chicks.

Seto Inland Sea is the largest body of water of its kind in Japan - see the sights of the Great Seto Bridge and the shallow coastal waters through time-lapse photography.

How many benches seating four are needed for 14 children? Barky steps in to illustrate how to understand divisions and remainders, concluding that one more bench is needed.

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

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time: SARD UNDERGROUND - a tribute band who play songs by legendary J-pop group ZARD - and Lienel, a six-member dance and vocal group who debuted in 2023.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun!

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

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

Bologna, a city in northern Italy, has been a commercial and transportation hub since ancient Rome - the pride of the city is Bologna University and porticoes which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes - its ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous. See the widely-beloved Nikko 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

The stories behind hit Japanese products and top creations for niche markets - this time, ultra-thin silk fabrics and membrane structures.

The world's first robot fire brigade has been developed in Japan - see how these incredible robots equipped with AI can tackle large-scale fires in areas that are inaccessible to humans.

A cat finds an intruder at a contemporary art museum - will we have a winner? We also join another kitty at a traditional crafts workshop that is lovingly watching its owner's craftsmanship.

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

Countries and businesses are scrambling to act as the world hurtles toward climate catastrophe, but there are problems with their methods - we look at blind spots in the fight against climate change.

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 Russian invasion of Ukraine will soon enter its fourth year - will Trump 2.0 help bring the conflict to an end? We discuss the situation in Russia and Ukraine and its impact on global security.

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! This time: SARD UNDERGROUND - a tribute band who play songs by legendary J-pop group ZARD - and Lienel, a six-member dance and vocal group who debuted in 2023.

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

A cat finds an intruder at a contemporary art museum - will we have a winner? We also join another kitty at a traditional crafts workshop that is lovingly watching its owner's craftsmanship.

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

Great grey owls are superior hunters, their large faces serving as a parabolic antenna to catch sounds and locations of prey - discover their soft side as cameras capture them raising fluffy chicks.

Seto Inland Sea is the largest body of water of its kind in Japan - see the sights of the Great Seto Bridge and the shallow coastal waters through time-lapse photography.

How many benches seating four are needed for 14 children? Barky steps in to illustrate how to understand divisions and remainders, concluding that one more bench is needed.

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

The stories behind hit Japanese products and top creations for niche markets - this time, ultra-thin silk fabrics and membrane structures.

The world's first robot fire brigade has been developed in Japan - see how these incredible robots equipped with AI can tackle large-scale fires in areas that are inaccessible to humans.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun!

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

Bologna, a city in northern Italy, has been a commercial and transportation hub since ancient Rome - the pride of the city is Bologna University and porticoes which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes - its ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous. See the widely-beloved Nikko 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

A Brazilian couple who moved to Shiga Prefecture in Japan teach taekwondo to children - their efforts are helping kids develop more than just athletically.

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

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: Nii Oshima Island.

Colon Erika is the artistic director of a choir for children with hearing and visual impairments - the group's aim is to make music accessible to all. She talks about developing a new form of music.

Tanaka Terumi, a member of a Japanese organisation of atomic bomb survivors, spoke at a high school in Saitama City and urged students to think about how to create a future without nuclear weapons.

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

What should you do when an earthquake occurs? Learn how TV and cell phone alerts work and the correct actions to take in different situations, such as when cooking at home or riding on a train.

We introduce NHK World-Japan's content to a global audience - this episode features a programme about Japan's latest medical advancements.

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

This episode features businesses that are encouraging people at or near retirement age to continue working as long as they feel they can put their skills and experience to good use.

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

Winter 2025 has brought a record wave of influenza and other infectious diseases to Japan and pushed medical resources to the limit - we look at the factors behind the rapid resurgence in cases.

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

Colon Erika is the artistic director of a choir for children with hearing and visual impairments - the group's aim is to make music accessible to all. She talks about developing a new form of music.

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