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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

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

In this episode, we learn about the autumn dates of kanro and soko - the nuns show us how to make seasonal specialities gammodoki and gohei-mochi rice cakes.

Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi for a fresh and fast masterclass in ultra-simple Japanese cooking where shrimp and eggs take the spotlight - let's get cooking!

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 features innovative agricultural technology that is helping farmers to raise healthy crops while reducing reliance on pesticides.

A public library in Kanazawa resembles a sublime theatre and offers more than 1.1 million books - we ask people for three days what books pique their interest and how they spend their time here.

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

Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

Embark on a flavourful journey through Kagoshima's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm!

As nuclear threats remain, what can we learn from A-bomb survivors? Michigan State University's Wake Naoko shares stories from hibakushas in America.

Japan's snow is a big draw for tourists, but snow and ice can also pose dangers to drivers - we look at some Japanese technology being developed to prevent whiteouts and accidents.

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

Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture is a known castle town - in one commercial area sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

A large-scale study in Japan has shown that improving one's diet and lifestyle can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease. Clinical trials in regenerative medicine are also underway.

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 heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

Kyle Card finds a tranquil townscape with a retro feel by the Uchikawa River in Toyama Prefecture - get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips on this programme.

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 this episode, we learn about the spring dates of keichitsu and shunbun - the chefs enjoy nobiru and fresh bamboo shoots, two staples of the springtime menu.

Yamamoto Yasuo's family has made soy sauce in wooden barrels for over 150 years - this traditional method is close to dying out, but Yamamoto intends to keep it alive for future generations.

Kuzu is a Japanese ingredient with over 1,000 years of history and kuzu powder is used in many ways - sweeten it to make a tasty treat, use it as a thickener, or sprinkle it on food to enhance umami.

Hop on a plane and view Japan from the sky! It's nearly the apex of summer, and we're heading to the nature-rich Amami Oshima island, which recently became a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes 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

This episode features innovative agricultural technology that is helping farmers to raise healthy crops while reducing reliance on pesticides.

Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi for a fresh and fast masterclass in ultra-simple Japanese cooking where shrimp and eggs take the spotlight - let's get cooking!

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.

In this episode, we learn about the autumn dates of kanro and soko - the nuns show us how to make seasonal specialities gammodoki and gohei-mochi rice cakes.

A public library in Kanazawa resembles a sublime theatre and offers more than 1.1 million books - we ask people for three days what books pique their interest and how they spend their time here.

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

Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

This episode explores moss and possible uses of its extraordinary ability to absorb and retain water, plus how ultrasound can create touch sensations.

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 heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

Take a drive in Fukushima! 13 years since a disaster there, see its rejuvenated community and daily life, visit a rest stop emblematic of this resilience, and sense the locals' unyielding spirit.

Kyle Card finds a tranquil townscape with a retro feel by the Uchikawa River in Toyama Prefecture - get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips on this programme.

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

Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture is a known castle town - in one commercial area sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

As nuclear threats remain, what can we learn from A-bomb survivors? Michigan State University's Wake Naoko shares stories from hibakushas in America.

Japan is home to countless good luck charms meant to bring health or long life - we dig a little deeper and hope you're feeling lucky!

Featured recipe: Cherry Blossom-shaped Crab Rice. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, 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

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

In this episode, we learn about the autumn dates of kanro and soko - the nuns show us how to make seasonal specialities gammodoki and gohei-mochi rice cakes.

Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi for a fresh and fast masterclass in ultra-simple Japanese cooking where shrimp and eggs take the spotlight - let's get cooking!

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 features innovative agricultural technology that is helping farmers to raise healthy crops while reducing reliance on pesticides.

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Hotei Kunihiro, a sword conveying a swordsmith's wish for peace.

Yamamoto Yasuo's family has made soy sauce in wooden barrels for over 150 years - this traditional method is close to dying out, but Yamamoto intends to keep it alive for future generations.

Kuzu is a Japanese ingredient with over 1,000 years of history and kuzu powder is used in many ways - sweeten it to make a tasty treat, use it as a thickener, or sprinkle it on food to enhance umami.

Hop on a plane and view Japan from the sky! It's nearly the apex of summer, and we're heading to the nature-rich Amami Oshima island, which recently became a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

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

A Japanese organisation where people with mental illness discuss and consider how best to live rather than relying on doctors is spotlighted - we look closely at how they come to accept themselves.

A public library in Kanazawa resembles a sublime theatre and offers more than 1.1 million books - we ask people for three days what books pique their interest and how they spend their time here.

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.

In this episode, we learn about the autumn dates of kanro and soko - the nuns show us how to make seasonal specialities gammodoki and gohei-mochi rice cakes.

This episode explores moss and possible uses of its extraordinary ability to absorb and retain water, plus how ultrasound can create touch sensations.

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

Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

Embark on a flavourful journey through Kagoshima's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm!

Kyle Card finds a tranquil townscape with a retro feel by the Uchikawa River in Toyama Prefecture - get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips on this programme.

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 features innovative agricultural technology that is helping farmers to raise healthy crops while reducing reliance on pesticides.

Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi for a fresh and fast masterclass in ultra-simple Japanese cooking where shrimp and eggs take the spotlight - let's get cooking!

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 heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

As nuclear threats remain, what can we learn from A-bomb survivors? Michigan State University's Wake Naoko shares stories from hibakushas in America.

Japan is home to countless good luck charms meant to bring health or long life - we dig a little deeper and hope you're feeling lucky!

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 features innovative agricultural technology that is helping farmers to raise healthy crops while reducing reliance on pesticides.

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Hotei Kunihiro, a sword conveying a swordsmith's wish for peace.

The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects - we trace its evolution from samurai quarter to office district to sophisticated business 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

Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture is a known castle town - in one commercial area sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition in July 2025 - he talks about his swift rise to success and explains how he comes up with original tricks.

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

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

In this episode, we learn about ritto and shosetsu, two dates of early winter - the nuns teach us how to make seasonal pickles and dumplings.

Children with microtia are born with an underdeveloped ear - wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon.

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 features innovative agricultural technology that is helping farmers to raise healthy crops while reducing reliance on pesticides.

1 in 27 people don't own a smartphone - we follow a man who chose not to own one and his reasons not to. What has he gained in life by giving up his smartphone, a modern-day necessity and obsession?

This episode explores moss and possible uses of its extraordinary ability to absorb and retain water, plus how ultrasound can create touch sensations.

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 features innovative agricultural technology that is helping farmers to raise healthy crops while reducing reliance on pesticides.

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, a famous swordsmith's blade that was cherished by the shoguns who ruled Edo-period Japan.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the enduring appeal of two outlaws - despite their crimes, they protect the weak and can be tender lovers.

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

Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

The unique garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen is a bowl of resilience!

The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects - we trace its evolution from samurai quarter to office district to sophisticated business hub.