NHK World - Japan 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

Gotanda is a hilly district shaped by the Meguro River - it's home to high-end residential areas, as well as low-lying areas with an industrial past, and has a growing reputation as a start-up hub.

In March 2026, photographer Hamamoto Kanade won a prestigious award for work themed on the underwater suicide squads organized near the end of the Second World War. She tells us about the project

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, eggshell field chalk.

Kobayashi Kunio is a celebrated bonsai artist working to secure the future of this traditional art form through outreach to children and through efforts to protect the iconic shimpaku juniper.

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

'Face To Face' is a talk show with the people making a difference in Japanese society today. The show's host is Robert Campbell, who is an expert in Japanese literature and 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 turns to seawater to tackle global issues with desalination technology and hydrogen generation, plus a robot that enhances pianists' abilities.

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

...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

The key to global warming may lie underground: soil contains far more carbon than the atmosphere, but overdevelopment of farmland releases it as CO2. We explore efforts to capture carbon in the soil

Tanaka Isson had a unique gift for portraying Amami Oshima's nature in art. A child prodigy, his career faltered until he moved to the island. Time-lapse footage hints at scenes that inspired him

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

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year - how does he design games that captivate players around the world?

Sweet bean paste-filled taiyaki comes in the auspicious shape of a sea bream or tai - the Japanese have loved these sweet treats for over 100 years.

We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time.

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

In March 2026, photographer Hamamoto Kanade won a prestigious award for work themed on the underwater suicide squads organized near the end of the Second World War. She tells us about the project

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, eggshell field chalk.

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

Kobayashi Kunio is a celebrated bonsai artist working to secure the future of this traditional art form through outreach to children and through efforts to protect the iconic shimpaku juniper.

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 Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Gotanda is a hilly district shaped by the Meguro River - it's home to high-end residential areas, as well as low-lying areas with an industrial past, and has a growing reputation as a start-up hub.

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

'Face To Face' is a talk show with the people making a difference in Japanese society today. The show's host is Robert Campbell, who is an expert in Japanese literature and 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

In March 2026, photographer Hamamoto Kanade won a prestigious award for work themed on the underwater suicide squads organized near the end of the Second World War. She tells us about the project

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, eggshell field chalk.

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

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year - how does he design games that captivate players around the world?

Tokyo's oldest izakaya - with its traditional fare and lucky cats surviving wars and pandemics - has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years.

A master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity types at a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, and in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP...

Air to Oysters, Decentralising Water: From drinking water to sewage disposal, discover how new tech is enabling off-grid water solutions

Kobayashi Kunio is a celebrated bonsai artist working to secure the future of this traditional art form through outreach to children and through efforts to protect the iconic shimpaku juniper.

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 Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Gotanda is a hilly district shaped by the Meguro River - it's home to high-end residential areas, as well as low-lying areas with an industrial past, and has a growing reputation as a start-up hub.

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

In March 2026, photographer Hamamoto Kanade won a prestigious award for work themed on the underwater suicide squads organized near the end of the Second World War. She tells us about the project

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, eggshell field chalk.

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

'Face To Face' is a talk show with the people making a difference in Japanese society today. The show's host is Robert Campbell, who is an expert in Japanese literature and 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

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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 Seven Lucky Gods, who have varied origins and are often depicted on a boat, have sparked a boom in shrine visits - a pilgrimage of seven temples and shrines dedicated to each originated in Kyoto.

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

How do we deal with modern clutter? From clever decluttering techniques in tiny homes to refined organisation methods practiced by experts, we explore the Japanese sense of beauty in tidying up

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 Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Join us for an exciting journey through the history of Japan's railroads, as we explore exhibitions delving into the Shinkansen, steam locomotives, and other archival gems

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 selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.