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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

Embark on Japan's southernmost flight and witness stunning low-altitude views and the challenges of pilots flying there!

On the 3rd of February - the Lunar New Year's Eve - various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year.

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

Trash Tribe is a band led by Oomote Fumiaki whose instruments are made with marine trash. Fishing line and driftwood on strings, plastic bottle percussion - their laid-back music has fans of all ages.

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

Lacquerware artisans in Wajima struggle to recover after a devastating earthquake, but they are determined to keep a 600-year-old tradition alive by reaffirming their bond in the creation of a bowl.

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

Torrential rains are causing increasing devastation worldwide - this episode shares Japan's disaster prevention expertise and the latest research.

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

Soho in London was formerly a town of immigrants - long known as one of the most bohemian areas of London, Soho is considered a place for enjoying the arts, revelry, and late-night entertainment.

In this episode, we learn about the early spring dates of risshun and usui - the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialities of neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers.

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 on a trip to Gifu - located near the centre of Japan's main island - and experience its blossoming cherry trees, its snow-covered central mountains, and its inspiring people and traditions.

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

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

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: Hamaura Ayano (a former Hello! Project artist who moved into acting and is now a solo singer) and BUDDiiS, a dance-and-vocal group with 10 unique members.

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7.

Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact and comfortable spaces for cooking and eating - we look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home.

A cat finds an intruder at a contemporary art museum - will we have a winner? We also join another kitty at a traditional crafts workshop that is lovingly watching its owner's craftsmanship.

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

Embark on Japan's southernmost flight and witness stunning low-altitude views and the challenges of pilots flying there!

On the 3rd of February - the Lunar New Year's Eve - various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year.

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

Trash Tribe is a band led by Oomote Fumiaki whose instruments are made with marine trash. Fishing line and driftwood on strings, plastic bottle percussion - their laid-back music has fans of all ages.

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

Lacquerware artisans in Wajima struggle to recover after a devastating earthquake, but they are determined to keep a 600-year-old tradition alive by reaffirming their bond in the creation of a bowl.

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

Torrential rains are causing increasing devastation worldwide - this episode shares Japan's disaster prevention expertise and the latest research.

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 on a trip to Gifu - located near the centre of Japan's main island - and experience its blossoming cherry trees, its snow-covered central mountains, and its inspiring people and traditions.

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

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

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: Hamaura Ayano (a former Hello! Project artist who moved into acting and is now a solo singer) and BUDDiiS, a dance-and-vocal group with 10 unique members.

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7.

Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact and comfortable spaces for cooking and eating - we look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home.

A cat finds an intruder at a contemporary art museum - will we have a winner? We also join another kitty at a traditional crafts workshop that is lovingly watching its owner's craftsmanship.

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

Soho in London was formerly a town of immigrants - long known as one of the most bohemian areas of London, Soho is considered a place for enjoying the arts, revelry, and late-night entertainment.

In this episode, we learn about the early spring dates of risshun and usui - the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialities of neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers.

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

Embark on Japan's southernmost flight and witness stunning low-altitude views and the challenges of pilots flying there!

On the 3rd of February - the Lunar New Year's Eve - various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year.

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

Trash Tribe is a band led by Oomote Fumiaki whose instruments are made with marine trash. Fishing line and driftwood on strings, plastic bottle percussion - their laid-back music has fans of all ages.

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

Lacquerware artisans in Wajima struggle to recover after a devastating earthquake, but they are determined to keep a 600-year-old tradition alive by reaffirming their bond in the creation of a bowl.

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

Torrential rains are causing increasing devastation worldwide - this episode shares Japan's disaster prevention expertise and the latest research.

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 on a trip to Gifu - located near the centre of Japan's main island - and experience its blossoming cherry trees, its snow-covered central mountains, and its inspiring people and traditions.

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

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

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: Hamaura Ayano (a former Hello! Project artist who moved into acting and is now a solo singer) and BUDDiiS, a dance-and-vocal group with 10 unique members.

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7.

Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact and comfortable spaces for cooking and eating - we look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home.

A cat finds an intruder at a contemporary art museum - will we have a winner? We also join another kitty at a traditional crafts workshop that is lovingly watching its owner's craftsmanship.

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

Embark on Japan's southernmost flight and witness stunning low-altitude views and the challenges of pilots flying there!

On the 3rd of February - the Lunar New Year's Eve - various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year.

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

Trash Tribe is a band led by Oomote Fumiaki whose instruments are made with marine trash. Fishing line and driftwood on strings, plastic bottle percussion - their laid-back music has fans of all ages.

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

Soho in London was formerly a town of immigrants - long known as one of the most bohemian areas of London, Soho is considered a place for enjoying the arts, revelry, and late-night entertainment.

In this episode, we learn about the early spring dates of risshun and usui - the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialities of neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers.

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

Chinese mother Yang Hu finds reassurance in a Japanese word that helps her connect with others while navigating cultural differences in Tokyo.

A team led by Saito Kentaro won the bronze trophy and a special prize at the prestigious Montreal International Fireworks Competition in 2024 - he talks about what fireworks mean to him.

We meet Brazilian Vanusa Santiago - a professional dancer who teaches samba in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture - and American Kenneth Mukai, who runs a craft beer brewery in Niyodogawa in Kochi Prefecture.

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 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.

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

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

Ren from Vietnam started a guesthouse in Nagano Prefecture - her belief is that a welcoming environment leads to a friendlier community. We take a look at interactions between Ren and the townspeople.

This programme highlights our 'Osaka Month' feature, aired in May, that showcased Osaka's food culture including udon and seafood - it also covers an NHK World-Japan PR event at NHK Osaka.

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 visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Sado Island - Into the Mystic Dreams.

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 episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travellers to lesser-known towns and cities 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

With colourful pile fabric and comfortable knits, Wakayama Prefecture is drawing global attention as a textile hub - we bring you striking images of its machines and the beat of its factories.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic 'Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.'

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season

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 Brazilian Vanusa Santiago - a professional dancer who teaches samba in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture - and American Kenneth Mukai, who runs a craft beer brewery in Niyodogawa in Kochi Prefecture.