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

Indonesian environmental activist Yuyun Ismawati, co-founder of the Nexus3 Foundation NGO, has been tackling the mercury poisoning issues caused by illegal gold mining practices

Yotsuya is a central neighbourhood that sits between the Imperial Palace and Shinjuku - join us as we venture down side streets and encounter pockets of Edo (the former name of Tokyo).

We meet Fukushima Takamasa, who found the Kanrinseiyo which is said to be the basis of the Bansenshukai, and Professor Yuji Yamada, who uncovered ancient manuscripts in the US.

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

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

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.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores The Battles of Coxinga by Chikamatsu Monzaemon. It's an epic tale with a Sino-Japanese hero taking up arms in China for the family his father once served.

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

Joshua Miele designs accessibility tools for people with disabilities to interact equitably with the world - he explains how the pursuit of equal access has driven innovations for the benefit of all.

In 2021, a massive submarine volcano erupted off of Japan - we follow Japanese researchers' efforts to understand the eruption and witness their discovery of obsidian and even new sea creatures.

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

Yotsuya is a central neighbourhood that sits between the Imperial Palace and Shinjuku - join us as we venture down side streets and encounter pockets of Edo (the former name of Tokyo).

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

Indonesian environmental activist Yuyun Ismawati, co-founder of the Nexus3 Foundation NGO, has been tackling the mercury poisoning issues caused by illegal gold mining practices

We travel to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks and sitting down for picnics.

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

We meet Fukushima Takamasa, who found the Kanrinseiyo which is said to be the basis of the Bansenshukai, and Professor Yuji Yamada, who uncovered ancient manuscripts in the US.

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

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

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

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

Yotsuya is a central neighbourhood that sits between the Imperial Palace and Shinjuku - join us as we venture down side streets and encounter pockets of Edo (the former name of Tokyo).

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

Indonesian environmental activist Yuyun Ismawati, co-founder of the Nexus3 Foundation NGO, has been tackling the mercury poisoning issues caused by illegal gold mining practices

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores The Battles of Coxinga by Chikamatsu Monzaemon. It's an epic tale with a Sino-Japanese hero taking up arms in China for the family his father once served.

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 meet Fukushima Takamasa, who found the Kanrinseiyo which is said to be the basis of the Bansenshukai, and Professor Yuji Yamada, who uncovered ancient manuscripts in the US.

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

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

Joshua Miele designs accessibility tools for people with disabilities to interact equitably with the world - he explains how the pursuit of equal access has driven innovations for the benefit of all.

We travel to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks and sitting down for picnics.

Three months on from an earthquake that rattled Japan's Noto Peninsula, many survivors remain in limbo desperate to rebuild their livelihoods but unable to meet the criteria for financial help.

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

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

Yotsuya is a central neighbourhood that sits between the Imperial Palace and Shinjuku - join us as we venture down side streets and encounter pockets of Edo (the former name of Tokyo).

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 meet Fukushima Takamasa, who found the Kanrinseiyo which is said to be the basis of the Bansenshukai, and Professor Yuji Yamada, who uncovered ancient manuscripts in the US.

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

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 travel to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks and sitting down for picnics.

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: Seto Inland Sea.

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.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores The Battles of Coxinga by Chikamatsu Monzaemon. It's an epic tale with a Sino-Japanese hero taking up arms in China for the family his father once served.

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

Kyoto potters refine their skills in a division of labour - two painters wield brushes to create delicate designs in majestic strokes and colours and gain much attention in the industry and beyond.

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

Favela native Rene Silva dos Santos began the paper 'Voz das Comunidades' at 11 to share local views - he tells us how he underscores the crucial role of disseminating information from the favelas.

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's many vacant homes are being used as investments, hotel rooms, and opportunities for creative renovation - we discover ways to reimagine properties that were once regarded as almost worthless.

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

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

We visit a small fish taxidermy workshop in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. We look at the lunch of Mr. Ogawa, the amazing taxidermist who runs the workshop all alone.

Featured recipe: Chicken Thigh Kara-age. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking in five minutes with Chef Rika!

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

Favela native Rene Silva dos Santos began the paper 'Voz das Comunidades' at 11 to share local views - he tells us how he underscores the crucial role of disseminating information from the favelas.

Kyoto potters refine their skills in a division of labour - two painters wield brushes to create delicate designs in majestic strokes and colours and gain much attention in the industry and beyond.