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

At 9, Nalleli Cobo, her mom, and their community began battling toxic oil drilling. In 2020, LA Council passed the 'Phase-Out' resolution. We talked to Cobo about her unwavering passion for the cause.

Outside of Indonesia's capital of Jakarta lies one of Asia's largest dumps - some 6,000 people make a living scavenging, while one local runs a free weekend school for kids living among the trash.

Japan loves baseball! But gear can be so costly that some young players give up. Yonezawaya Tomohiro and Oki Satoshi refurbish and sell old gloves at a low price, so that every child can... play ball!

Via FOODEX JAPAN - one of Asia's largest food and beverage exhibitions - we closely follow fishery producers taking on the challenge of expanding business opportunities overseas.

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 spotlight on our diverse international community as we report on issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan.

Iwagi, an island in the Seto Inland Sea, is home to some 4,000 sakura trees - visitors and locals alike gather to enjoy the cherry blossoms each spring. Join us as we explore an island in full bloom.

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

Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis

Hapi-Line Fukui is a parallel conventional line that opened alongside the Hokuriku Shinkansen and runs between Kanazawa and Tsuruga - see how the company plans to face its financial challenges.

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

Outside of Indonesia's capital of Jakarta lies one of Asia's largest dumps - some 6,000 people make a living scavenging, while one local runs a free weekend school for kids living among the trash.

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

At 9, Nalleli Cobo, her mom, and their community began battling toxic oil drilling. In 2020, LA Council passed the 'Phase-Out' resolution. We talked to Cobo about her unwavering passion for the cause.

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.

Japan loves baseball! But gear can be so costly that some young players give up. Yonezawaya Tomohiro and Oki Satoshi refurbish and sell old gloves at a low price, so that every child can... play ball!

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

Via FOODEX JAPAN - one of Asia's largest food and beverage exhibitions - we closely follow fishery producers taking on the challenge of expanding business opportunities overseas.

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

Outside of Indonesia's capital of Jakarta lies one of Asia's largest dumps - some 6,000 people make a living scavenging, while one local runs a free weekend school for kids living among the trash.

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

At 9, Nalleli Cobo, her mom, and their community began battling toxic oil drilling. In 2020, LA Council passed the 'Phase-Out' resolution. We talked to Cobo about her unwavering passion for the cause.

Globally-renowned chef Kuwakino Keiko uses a new take on traditional methods to showcase the culture, climate and produce of Minami-Uonuma, one of the snowiest places in Japan.

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

Japan loves baseball! But gear can be so costly that some young players give up. Yonezawaya Tomohiro and Oki Satoshi refurbish and sell old gloves at a low price, so that every child can... play ball!

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

Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis

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.

Osteoporosis causes bones to become so brittle and weak that they easily break - it's common in women in their 50s and over. Detailed studies are looking at causes to develop new treatments.

Via FOODEX JAPAN - one of Asia's largest food and beverage exhibitions - we closely follow fishery producers taking on the challenge of expanding business opportunities overseas.

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

Outside of Indonesia's capital of Jakarta lies one of Asia's largest dumps - some 6,000 people make a living scavenging, while one local runs a free weekend school for kids living among the trash.

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

Japan loves baseball! But gear can be so costly that some young players give up. Yonezawaya Tomohiro and Oki Satoshi refurbish and sell old gloves at a low price, so that every child can... play ball!

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 spotlight on our diverse international community as we report on issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan.

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.

The Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions - this time: Ainu Houses.

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

Wakasagi, small 10-centimetre fish, are the star of Japan's winter fishing season - drill holes in an icy lake for some line fishing and meet fishers who are passionate about conservation efforts.

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 series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.

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

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 documentary series that focuses on first-class professionals from various fields.

Featured recipe: Beef with Kombu Dashi Sauce. Learn about Japanese home cooking in five minutes with Master Chef Saito, who bases his cooking on traditional Japanese techniques!

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.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

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

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.

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.

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'.