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

Modern dancer David Leventhal co-created a dance programme for people with Parkinson's - 20 years later, many studies have proven that dancing slows the progression of the neurodegenerative disorder.

Ochanomizu is a college town with roots going back 200 years to an academy started by the Edo Shogunate - come along and see why the area is known for used books, musical instruments and curry.

We look at how ninja used the distinctive swords they carried and try out mizugumo, a device that allowed ninja to seemingly walk across moats, to see if it really works.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to sumo. Explore the unique culture behind them.

The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye - discover the future of clamp-resistant dyeing.

Meet salt maker Sato Kyojiro, whose unique naturally-produced and labour-intensive creations have earned fans among Japan's leading chefs.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 3 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Thanks to Tinia's innovative approach, her eight-employee urban start-up in Brooklyn in New York City provides safe and nutritious fresh produce with no environmental impact.

All animals need sleep - explore why and how it evolved while also meeting the developer of an AI suitcase that helps the visually-impaired walk more freely.

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

Ochanomizu is a college town with roots going back 200 years to an academy started by the Edo Shogunate - come along and see why the area is known for used books, musical instruments and curry.

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

Modern dancer David Leventhal co-created a dance programme for people with Parkinson's - 20 years later, many studies have proven that dancing slows the progression of the neurodegenerative disorder.

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

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

We look at how ninja used the distinctive swords they carried and try out mizugumo, a device that allowed ninja to seemingly walk across moats, to see if it really works.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to sumo. Explore the unique culture behind them.

The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye - discover the future of clamp-resistant dyeing.

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

Meet salt maker Sato Kyojiro, whose unique naturally-produced and labour-intensive creations have earned fans among Japan's leading chefs.

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

Known to the world as panko, Japanese breadcrumbs are made by breaking apart fresh loaves of bread - experience Japan's crunchy, juicy, and truly unique fried food culture.

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

Ochanomizu is a college town with roots going back 200 years to an academy started by the Edo Shogunate - come along and see why the area is known for used books, musical instruments and curry.

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

Modern dancer David Leventhal co-created a dance programme for people with Parkinson's - 20 years later, many studies have proven that dancing slows the progression of the neurodegenerative disorder.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 4 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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 how ninja used the distinctive swords they carried and try out mizugumo, a device that allowed ninja to seemingly walk across moats, to see if it really works.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to sumo. Explore the unique culture behind them.

The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye - discover the future of clamp-resistant dyeing.

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

Thanks to Tinia's innovative approach, her eight-employee urban start-up in Brooklyn in New York City provides safe and nutritious fresh produce with no environmental impact.

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

Artist and style icon Jane Birkin was devoted to empowering the survivors of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami - her legacy lives on in their hearts even after her passing in 2023.

Meet salt maker Sato Kyojiro, whose unique naturally-produced and labour-intensive creations have earned fans among Japan's leading chefs.

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

Known to the world as panko, Japanese breadcrumbs are made by breaking apart fresh loaves of bread - experience Japan's crunchy, juicy, and truly unique fried food culture.

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

Ochanomizu is a college town with roots going back 200 years to an academy started by the Edo Shogunate - come along and see why the area is known for used books, musical instruments and curry.

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 how ninja used the distinctive swords they carried and try out mizugumo, a device that allowed ninja to seemingly walk across moats, to see if it really works.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to sumo. Explore the unique culture behind them.

The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye - discover the future of clamp-resistant dyeing.

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 4 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Thai journalist Nalutporn Krairiksh is the founder of ThisAble.me, a website about disabled people and disability rights - a disabled person herself, she seeks a society with true equality for all.

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings, and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators. Our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

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

Japanese honeybees are wild and difficult to farm, but the multifloral honey they produce has a rich and complex flavour - we learn about caring for them and examine their surprising behaviour.

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

Known to the world as panko, Japanese breadcrumbs are made by breaking apart fresh loaves of bread - experience Japan's crunchy, juicy, and truly unique fried food culture.

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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 4 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Thai journalist Nalutporn Krairiksh is the founder of ThisAble.me, a website about disabled people and disability rights - a disabled person herself, she seeks a society with true equality for all.

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.