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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

We visit a factory in Kobe that has overcome multiple challenges to keep making tasty 'ekiben' railway bento (boxed meals) of local delicacies like the famous 'octopus trap' and self-heating sukiyaki

A centuries-old eel catching technique. Bridges designed to be submerged in the river. Locals have found ingenious ways to coexist with the Shimanto. See this mighty river in time-lapse.

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

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain what part of your body ails you, say the part, then the particle 'ga' followed by adjectives like 'itai' - meaning painful - and finally 'n desu'.

More and more foreign students come to Japan to become certified auto mechanics and find long-term employment - we follow one such student, a young woman from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream.

At the University of Tokyo's Study Abroad Fair, NHK World-Japan showed students how its content can be used to learn practical English, and introduced an educational program in Japanese schools

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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 Funky Girls are a women's tug-of-war team with an average age of 50. Three nights a week, they forget all their personal problems and practice in pursuit of a shared dream - champions of Japan

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.

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

Actor Charles Glover discovers a hidden village of thatched roofs right in the city of Kobe - he delights in the architecture, the charming people, and even a rural kabuki performance.

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

We visit a factory in Kobe that has overcome multiple challenges to keep making tasty 'ekiben' railway bento (boxed meals) of local delicacies like the famous 'octopus trap' and self-heating sukiyaki

A centuries-old eel catching technique. Bridges designed to be submerged in the river. Locals have found ingenious ways to coexist with the Shimanto. See this mighty river in time-lapse.

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

TiA led a group of 86 Japanese singers to victory in the choir division of a major gospel event held in New York in May 2025 - she tells us about the significance of gospel music.

More and more foreign students come to Japan to become certified auto mechanics and find long-term employment - we follow one such student, a young woman from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream.

At the University of Tokyo's Study Abroad Fair, NHK World-Japan showed students how its content can be used to learn practical English, and introduced an educational program in Japanese schools

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

Join us for a stroll around Shirokane, a town nestled on the edge of a plateau. We visit a luxury residential area, then explore lowlands home to skilled workers and old-school shopping streets

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

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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 research shows that losing three per cent of body weight in three months can reduce disease risk - learn weight loss tips from a doctor who has helped over 3,000 people at her obesity clinic.

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 factory in Kobe that has overcome multiple challenges to keep making tasty 'ekiben' railway bento (boxed meals) of local delicacies like the famous 'octopus trap' and self-heating sukiyaki

A centuries-old eel catching technique. Bridges designed to be submerged in the river. Locals have found ingenious ways to coexist with the Shimanto. See this mighty river in time-lapse.

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 Funky Girls are a women's tug-of-war team with an average age of 50. Three nights a week, they forget all their personal problems and practice in pursuit of a shared dream - champions of Japan

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.

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

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain what part of your body ails you, say the part, then the particle 'ga' followed by adjectives like 'itai' - meaning painful - and finally 'n desu'.

More and more foreign students come to Japan to become certified auto mechanics and find long-term employment - we follow one such student, a young woman from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream.

At the University of Tokyo's Study Abroad Fair, NHK World-Japan showed students how its content can be used to learn practical English, and introduced an educational program in Japanese schools

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

TiA led a group of 86 Japanese singers to victory in the choir division of a major gospel event held in New York in May 2025 - she tells us about the significance of gospel music.

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.

Edo was a city of waterways; the Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, a main commercial artery. A captain's job was high-pressure and required skill and guts.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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 research shows that losing three per cent of body weight in three months can reduce disease risk - learn weight loss tips from a doctor who has helped over 3,000 people at her obesity clinic.

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

...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

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

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain what part of your body ails you, say the part, then the particle 'ga' followed by adjectives like 'itai' - meaning painful - and finally 'n desu'.

More and more foreign students come to Japan to become certified auto mechanics and find long-term employment - we follow one such student, a young woman from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream.

At the University of Tokyo's Study Abroad Fair, NHK World-Japan showed students how its content can be used to learn practical English, and introduced an educational program in Japanese schools

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 Funky Girls are a women's tug-of-war team with an average age of 50. Three nights a week, they forget all their personal problems and practice in pursuit of a shared dream - champions of Japan

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.

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

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks

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

Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine

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

Even as record-breaking snow blankets Kanazawa on the Sea of Japan coast, a car rental business stays open for its customers. For three days in January, we asked them where they will go and why

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 research shows that losing three per cent of body weight in three months can reduce disease risk - learn weight loss tips from a doctor who has helped over 3,000 people at her obesity clinic.

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

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

Japan is home to over 30,000 rivers, long a familiar part of its people's lives. Take a look at life along the rivers of Japan today as we dig a little deeper

Featured recipe: Squid Yakisoba. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

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

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks