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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 group of men in Nagasaki practise for a traditional performance so tough that some have to drop out with injuries - will they succeed and pass on the custom under their motto of 'Smile'?

#19 I'd like a pair of gloves. / Tell store clerks what you want by putting 'ga hoshiin desu ga' after the name of the item.

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of drawers to its former glory.

Hike up a snow-covered mountain and explore superb scenery enlivened by a bitter winter - we find monstrous creations of ice and snow found only in this season, but what other wonderous sights await?

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 tragedy of the Great Kanto Earthquake continued for three days, during which a rare 'fire tornado' consumed a crowded evacuation site and violence against foreign residents ran rampant.

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 look at 'The Box Man' and other Japanese films from the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival and also revisit Ozu's masterpiece 'Tokyo Story'.

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

Yamagata is famous for its food, some of which is unique to late autumn and certain localities - our gourmet cyclist explores the regional cuisine from edible chrysanthemums to turnips and salmon.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

Cats love hanging out by the seaside in Ehime's pleasant and warm climate, see a kitty making rounds at an orange farm, and find some beautiful autumn foliage with the help of a kitty guide.

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 group of men in Nagasaki practise for a traditional performance so tough that some have to drop out with injuries - will they succeed and pass on the custom under their motto of 'Smile'?

#19 I'd like a pair of gloves. / Tell store clerks what you want by putting 'ga hoshiin desu ga' after the name of the item.

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of drawers to its former glory.

Hike up a snow-covered mountain and explore superb scenery enlivened by a bitter winter - we find monstrous creations of ice and snow found only in this season, but what other wonderous sights await?

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

Anime titan Maruyama Masao is behind hits like 'Ninja Scroll', 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time', 'In This Corner of the World' and 'PLUTO', and the legendary producer continues to lead the industry.

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

Located on the Mediterranean Sea, the beauty of the port city of Barcelona in Spain attracts tourists from all over the world - its rich history and unique architecture make it a popular destination.

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 tragedy of the Great Kanto Earthquake continued for three days, during which a rare 'fire tornado' consumed a crowded evacuation site and violence against foreign residents ran rampant.

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 look at 'The Box Man' and other Japanese films from the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival and also revisit Ozu's masterpiece 'Tokyo Story'.

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

Anime titan Maruyama Masao is behind hits like 'Ninja Scroll', 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time', 'In This Corner of the World' and 'PLUTO', and the legendary producer continues to lead the industry.

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 presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia

Kaiki is a thin and brightly coloured silk fabric - Fumie discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives; get ready for fun with anime, songs, exercises and Pythagora tools! This time: 'You Don't Believe It! #1'.

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

Located on the Mediterranean Sea, the beauty of the port city of Barcelona in Spain attracts tourists from all over the world - its rich history and unique architecture make it a popular destination.

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 behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is 'Japan's Top Inventions'

...Your Life. A large-scale blackout is the total loss of power in an entire region - Hokkaido had one of these in 2018. Find out the mechanisms and how to prevent them here.

Cats love hanging out by the seaside in Ehime's pleasant and warm climate, see a kitty making rounds at an orange farm, and find some beautiful autumn foliage with the help of a kitty guide.

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 tragedy of the Great Kanto Earthquake continued for three days, during which a rare 'fire tornado' consumed a crowded evacuation site and violence against foreign residents ran rampant.

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 look at 'The Box Man' and other Japanese films from the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival and also revisit Ozu's masterpiece 'Tokyo Story'.

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 presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia

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

Cats love hanging out by the seaside in Ehime's pleasant and warm climate, see a kitty making rounds at an orange farm, and find some beautiful autumn foliage with the help of a kitty guide.

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

Anime titan Maruyama Masao is behind hits like 'Ninja Scroll', 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time', 'In This Corner of the World' and 'PLUTO', and the legendary producer continues to lead the industry.

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 behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is 'Japan's Top Inventions'

...Your Life. A large-scale blackout is the total loss of power in an entire region - Hokkaido had one of these in 2018. Find out the mechanisms and how to prevent them here.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives; get ready for fun with anime, songs, exercises and Pythagora tools! This time: 'You Don't Believe It! #1'.

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

Located on the Mediterranean Sea, the beauty of the port city of Barcelona in Spain attracts tourists from all over the world - its rich history and unique architecture make it a popular destination.

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

Journey through the air on virtual excursions from Tokyo Haneda to regional airports all over Japan - this time it's New Ishigaki Airport, islands in an emerald sea from over 40,000 feet up.

'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

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

Safety pictograms are useful tools for learning about disaster hazards without the need for words - learning the key points of their colours and designs will surely help you protect yourself.

This time we introduce 'Culture Crossroads' - which comprises of several regular programmes with the theme of creating a multicultural society - and show episodes presenting international exchanges.

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

Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine; along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!

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

Fishing boats in the herring industry that thrived here until the 1950s featured swirling decorations that made a big impression on Hokkaido native Takeya.

NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia

Kaiki is a thin and brightly coloured silk fabric - Fumie discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image.

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

Fly over northern Japan in autumn on a plane! Hop onboard a flight from Tokyo to New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido and see the beautiful mountains in full autumnal foliage from 40,000 feet in the air.

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

A line-up for ramen in the morning? Head to an area attracting visitors from around the country in search of it!

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

Take a drive in Kagoshima! After circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, we head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilising geothermal energy where you'll feel the vitality of the Earth!

'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

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