NHK World - Japan Today

Recovery is slow one year after the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, but non-profit organisations have been indispensable in supporting victims and helping them to rebuild their lives.

Glasswork is an art form featuring delicate yet bold designs - we take a closer look at Japanese glassmaking, where artisanal skills are passed down and the craft evolves with the times.

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 culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.

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

Sanma takes centre stage across Japan each autumn - Kyle visits a bustling port to explore its traditions, then meets a chef who highlights the fish's subtle bitterness in refined French dishes.

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

Japan's first central wholesale market goes beyond mere distribution - with strong ties to local chefs and producers, it plays a major role in training professional connoisseurs.

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

Sake brewer Noguchi Naohiko has made significant contributions to the sake industry over his seven-decade career - he talks about carrying on old traditions while innovating new ones.

Explore how rikishi perceive the sumo ring, a 4.55-meter circle built entirely by hand. Discover what it's made from, why it's so hard and how rikishi adapt to it, including foot gripping exercises!

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 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.

Recovery is slow one year after the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, but non-profit organisations have been indispensable in supporting victims and helping them to rebuild their lives.

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

Glasswork is an art form featuring delicate yet bold designs - we take a closer look at Japanese glassmaking, where artisanal skills are passed down and the craft evolves with the times.

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

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells - join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway 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

Japan's first central wholesale market goes beyond mere distribution - with strong ties to local chefs and producers, it plays a major role in training professional connoisseurs.

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 culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.

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

Recovery is slow one year after the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, but non-profit organisations have been indispensable in supporting victims and helping them to rebuild their lives.

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

Sake brewer Noguchi Naohiko has made significant contributions to the sake industry over his seven-decade career - he talks about carrying on old traditions while innovating new ones.

Explore how rikishi perceive the sumo ring, a 4.55-meter circle built entirely by hand. Discover what it's made from, why it's so hard and how rikishi adapt to it, including foot gripping exercises!

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

In northern Japan, a senior esports team with an average age of 69 is aiming high - pushed relentlessly by a coach more than 30 years their junior, they dream of competing in a world championship.

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

Glasswork is an art form featuring delicate yet bold designs - we take a closer look at Japanese glassmaking, where artisanal skills are passed down and the craft evolves with the times.

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

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells - join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway 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

Japan's first central wholesale market goes beyond mere distribution - with strong ties to local chefs and producers, it plays a major role in training professional connoisseurs.

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

Recovery is slow one year after the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, but non-profit organisations have been indispensable in supporting victims and helping them to rebuild their lives.

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 culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.

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

After a military coup d'etat in Myanmar, a growing number of citizens have rushed to the Chinese border city of Ruili and struggle to rebuild their lives as they hope for the day when peace returns.

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.

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

Kushikatsu is a firm favourite in the foodie's paradise of Osaka - fast, tasty and cheap, the deep-fried food on a stick is popular with Osakans who don't like wasting time and expect value for money.

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

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells - join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway 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 review looking back on the year 2025, a year in which many records were broken - we also look ahead to the Grand Sumo of 2026.

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

After a military coup d'etat in Myanmar, a growing number of citizens have rushed to the Chinese border city of Ruili and struggle to rebuild their lives as they hope for the day when peace returns.