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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

The team explores a factory in Saitama making globes for educational use and much more besides. See the skill it takes to turn flat maps into spherical globes - and what in the world is an 'AR globe'?

The world's thinnest washi (traditional paper) is just 0.03 mm thick but tough, and is used to restore cultural artifacts. See Tosa's natural landscape and washi artisans at work, 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 hair. 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'.

Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions

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

A retired kindergarten principal has a magical ability to understand her former students' needs. But illness is affecting her ability to speak. What lies ahead for her and those who seek her advice?

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

Charles Glover discovers the stone culture of Komatsu, a castle town in Ishikawa Prefecture. He explores old quarries, famous porcelain ware, a 1300-year-old temple, and culinary delights

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

The team explores a factory in Saitama making globes for educational use and much more besides. See the skill it takes to turn flat maps into spherical globes - and what in the world is an 'AR globe'?

The world's thinnest washi (traditional paper) is just 0.03 mm thick but tough, and is used to restore cultural artifacts. See Tosa's natural landscape and washi artisans at work, 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.

Kobayashi Yoshitsugu published a trailblazing paper in June 2025 illuminating the evolutionary process of large tyrannosaurs - he explains how such research helps us consider the future of humanity.

Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions

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.

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

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

GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment.

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 team explores a factory in Saitama making globes for educational use and much more besides. See the skill it takes to turn flat maps into spherical globes - and what in the world is an 'AR globe'?

The world's thinnest washi (traditional paper) is just 0.03 mm thick but tough, and is used to restore cultural artifacts. See Tosa's natural landscape and washi artisans at work, 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

A retired kindergarten principal has a magical ability to understand her former students' needs. But illness is affecting her ability to speak. What lies ahead for her and those who seek her advice?

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 hair. 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'.

Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions

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.

Kobayashi Yoshitsugu published a trailblazing paper in June 2025 illuminating the evolutionary process of large tyrannosaurs - he explains how such research helps us consider the future of humanity.

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo - more than a million people enjoyed life in this city, and they live on in ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Take a deep dive into ukiyo-e and explore old Tokyo's soul.

Japanese firms are rethinking mass production and disposal - the world's third-largest clothing company is recycling and reusing used clothes while one firm is reducing e-waste and helping refugees.

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

GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment.

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.

Data centres, the engines of our digital age, consume vast energy and drive a surge in CO2 emissions that intensify climate risks while powering global connectivity.

Izumo, known as the 'home of the gods,' fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart.

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 hair. 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'.

Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions

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

A retired kindergarten principal has a magical ability to understand her former students' needs. But illness is affecting her ability to speak. What lies ahead for her and those who seek her advice?

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

Chef Rika shares modern Japanese flavours: a juicy chicken tsukune rice burger and sweet-and-savoury bell pepper kimpira-fresh twists on classic dishes that you'll want to try at home

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 roaring golden lion statue outside Shinjuku Station is a donation box for disaster relief and youth support - many walk past while others offer small kindnesses. Who donates over 72 hours, 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

GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment.

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.

NHK World-Japan broadcasts a variety of programmes with over 50 titles. This programme 'Dig More Japan' will extract the essence of these programmes and further deepen the charm of Japanese culture.

Featured recipes: (1) Atsu-age; (2) Simmered Atsu-age. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!

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