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Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Kuwakino for a fresh and fast masterclass in veggie-filled Japanese cooking where rice takes centre stage - let's get cooking!

Bargain-hunters and people decluttering their homes flock to a huge thrift store near Tokyo. For three days, we asked customers what drew them to this place filled with an array of second-hand goods.

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

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

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

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

Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health check-ups since the 1960s - using this data, Kyushu University identified two markers linked to early dementia. We present the latest findings.

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

Kyle Card visits the abundant hot springs in Taketa in Oita Prefecture and finds a new style of onsen therapeutics.

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

Nakahara Sachiko translates the looks of popular Japanese anime and manga characters into costumes for live-action adaptations - she talks about making an impact on the global stage.

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.

When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue - we examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

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

Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Kuwakino for a fresh and fast masterclass in veggie-filled Japanese cooking where rice takes centre stage - 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

Bargain-hunters and people decluttering their homes flock to a huge thrift store near Tokyo. For three days, we asked customers what drew them to this place filled with an array of second-hand goods.

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's traditional papercraft of origami has come to be used in engineering as researchers observe insects and other specimens to develop 'crease patterns' that can be utilised in diverse fields.

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 visits the abundant hot springs in Taketa in Oita Prefecture and finds a new style of onsen therapeutics.

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

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

Harsh winters aren't just endured in Japan's snow country... they're enjoyed! Let's dig a little deeper.

Featured recipe: Ginger Chicken Wings. 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

Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Kuwakino for a fresh and fast masterclass in veggie-filled Japanese cooking where rice takes centre stage - let's get cooking!

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

Nakahara Sachiko translates the looks of popular Japanese anime and manga characters into costumes for live-action adaptations - she talks about making an impact on the global stage.

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.

When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue - we examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

People in Japan are living longer, a trend that's bringing a private struggle into the public eye - we look at the toll that continence issues take on the elderly as they adjust to later life.

Bargain-hunters and people decluttering their homes flock to a huge thrift store near Tokyo. For three days, we asked customers what drew them to this place filled with an array of second-hand goods.

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's traditional papercraft of origami has come to be used in engineering as researchers observe insects and other specimens to develop 'crease patterns' that can be utilised in diverse fields.

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 visits the abundant hot springs in Taketa in Oita Prefecture and finds a new style of onsen therapeutics.

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 Harry Sugiyama and Chef Kuwakino for a fresh and fast masterclass in veggie-filled Japanese cooking where rice takes centre stage - 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

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

Harsh winters aren't just endured in Japan's snow country... they're enjoyed! Let's dig a little deeper.

Featured recipe: Ginger Chicken Wings. 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

Koishikawa is a residential area in the city centre that is home to a botanical garden and a temple associated with the Edo shogunate - as we explore, we discover a legacy of printing and bookbinding.

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 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 the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: non-loosening bolts.

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

Much of the stonework supporting Japan's terraced fields is in danger of collapse - there's an urgent need to train new dry stone wallers to carry out repairs, and Kaneko Reo runs workshops.

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's traditional papercraft of origami has come to be used in engineering as researchers observe insects and other specimens to develop 'crease patterns' that can be utilised in diverse fields.

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

Kataoka Ainosuke looks at a play featuring a kabuki princess in a story of warring clans and the magic of a sacred helmet.

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

Koishikawa is a residential area in the city centre that is home to a botanical garden and a temple associated with the Edo shogunate - as we explore, we discover a legacy of printing and bookbinding.