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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

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 brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together

Ebi-fry, deep-fried breaded shrimp with panko, is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside - Chef Saito serves it as part of a classic Japanese teishoku set meal.

NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together

An ancient, fire-heated sauna in Kagawa Prefecture hits 160 degrees Celsius. Users must wear clothes and cover themselves to go inside. For three days, we asked why they came to feel the heat

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.

Explore how Japan uses artificial satellites and surface observation to quickly assess flood and earthquake damage, supporting disaster preparedness

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 five-year survival rate for lung cancer is increasing as tests can now identify gene mutations and enable treatment with targeted drugs - we share the latest developments in lung cancer treatment.

Cheetah cubs face daunting survival odds on the African savanna. But their mothers go to great lengths to pass on the skills they'll need to fulfil their destiny as the world's fastest land animal

Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido and is home to vast fields and sprawling pastures - experience its vibrant summer colours through time-lapse photography.

Newsroom Tokyo dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues

In 2025, Sanada Hiromi was honoured by the Florence Nightingale International Foundation for her work in nursing science and engineering and bedsore treatment. She shares her vision for nursing

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

#40 Since it was my first earthquake, I was startled. / To explain the reason for your action, say the reason followed by the particle 'kara,' then the action

Newsroom Tokyo dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues

Ebi-fry, deep-fried breaded shrimp with panko, is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside - Chef Saito serves it as part of a classic Japanese teishoku set meal.

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

An ancient, fire-heated sauna in Kagawa Prefecture hits 160 degrees Celsius. Users must wear clothes and cover themselves to go inside. For three days, we asked why they came to feel the heat

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

Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers

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

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.

Coffee can calm you, or it can give you sheer joy. Dig a little deeper, hearing stories told over a piping hot cup of coffee

Featured recipe: Crystal-clear Cherry Blossom Jelly and Matcha. 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

Ebi-fry, deep-fried breaded shrimp with panko, is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside - Chef Saito serves it as part of a classic Japanese teishoku set meal.

Newsroom Tokyo dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues

In 2025, Sanada Hiromi was honoured by the Florence Nightingale International Foundation for her work in nursing science and engineering and bedsore treatment. She shares her vision for nursing

Peaches take the spotlight - from June to October, new varieties appear every two weeks letting people enjoy them for months. Big, sweet and juicy, discover the charm of Japan's finest peaches.

Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter - on the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat unfazed by the rain. Where is he going?

A snowy town in northern Japan with a declining birthrate and aging population is in the spotlight for its efforts to revitalize the community by involving locals in children's education

An ancient, fire-heated sauna in Kagawa Prefecture hits 160 degrees Celsius. Users must wear clothes and cover themselves to go inside. For three days, we asked why they came to feel the heat

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

Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers

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

Ebi-fry, deep-fried breaded shrimp with panko, is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside - Chef Saito serves it as part of a classic Japanese teishoku set meal.

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.

Coffee can calm you, or it can give you sheer joy. Dig a little deeper, hearing stories told over a piping hot cup of coffee

Featured recipe: Crystal-clear Cherry Blossom Jelly and Matcha. 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

Shibuya is nestled at the bottom of a valley shaped by rivers - join us as we trace how its unique topography gave rise to a multi-level transportation hub and ever-evolving arts and culture.

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

Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time:

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 highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

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

Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers

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

Kusakizome (botanical dyeing) is a tradition reflected in Japanese colours - our explorer experiences being one with nature as she learns the ropes.

1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness - we follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.

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

Shibuya is nestled at the bottom of a valley shaped by rivers - join us as we trace how its unique topography gave rise to a multi-level transportation hub and ever-evolving arts and culture.