NHK World Thursday

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 imperial court 1200 years ago used cloth dyed with the colours of prayer, many of which are lost to time - some are fascinated with these forgotten colours and are attempting to revive them today.

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

Each episode of this programme sees Peter Barakan meet experts with fascinating cultural insights while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.

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

An auto repair shop in Yokkaichi in Mie Prefecture serves a rice bowl once a week - Ms Kuroda, who helped run the company for years with her late husband, started making these meals at the age of 70.

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

Spring oysters, packed with umami before spawning, have been attracting attention in recent years. We visit Hiroshima, Japan's largest oyster-producing region, to learn more.

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

The imperial court 1200 years ago used cloth dyed with the colours of prayer, many of which are lost to time - some are fascinated with these forgotten colours and are attempting to revive them today.

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

Mishiro Kenshi creates installations with ornate bamboo lanterns known as 'take-akari' - he talks about the potential of the craft including his work to bring light to disaster-stricken communities.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

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

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

Each episode of this programme sees Peter Barakan meet experts with fascinating cultural insights while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.

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

Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use to travel tips and must-see places.

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 imperial court 1200 years ago used cloth dyed with the colours of prayer, many of which are lost to time - some are fascinated with these forgotten colours and are attempting to revive them 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

An auto repair shop in Yokkaichi in Mie Prefecture serves a rice bowl once a week - Ms Kuroda, who helped run the company for years with her late husband, started making these meals at the age of 70.

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.

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

Mishiro Kenshi creates installations with ornate bamboo lanterns known as 'take-akari' - he talks about the potential of the craft including his work to bring light to disaster-stricken communities.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

A popular hiking guide in northern Japan brings smiles to the faces of all her clients - what events from her past brought her to where she is today, and what is her secret for spreading happiness?

This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.

Each episode of this programme sees Peter Barakan meet experts with fascinating cultural insights while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.

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

Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use to travel tips and must-see places.

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 imperial court 1200 years ago used cloth dyed with the colours of prayer, many of which are lost to time - some are fascinated with these forgotten colours and are attempting to revive them 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

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

An auto repair shop in Yokkaichi in Mie Prefecture serves a rice bowl once a week - Ms Kuroda, who helped run the company for years with her late husband, started making these meals at the age of 70.

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 the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological 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

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

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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

Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use to travel tips and must-see places.

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

The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.