NHK World - Japan HD Thursday

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

New footwear styles are gaining traction in Kyoto, home of the kimono. Age-old techniques are used to create geta sandals for healthy feet and leather shoes that suit Japanese and Western attire.

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

Each episode of this programme sees Peter Barakan meet experts with fascinating cultural insights while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.

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

Mr Masuki is a fisherman in Hiroshima - on weekends, his son joins him at sea to catch conger eel. After a morning of hard work, the two enjoy lunch at their favourite spot.

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 hoya, or sea pineapple, is one of the ocean's hidden delicacies - visit a major production area in northern Japan and feast your eyes on a number of tasty hoya dishes.

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

New footwear styles are gaining traction in Kyoto, home of the kimono. Age-old techniques are used to create geta sandals for healthy feet and leather shoes that suit Japanese and Western attire.

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

Kimura Masahiko is a legend of the bonsai world who has won the Prime Minister's Award, one of the industry's highest honours, 27 times - he talks about creating original works that break the mould.

Explore how rikishi perceive the sumo ring, a 4.55-meter circle built entirely by hand. Discover what it's made from, why it's so hard and how rikishi adapt to it, including foot gripping exercises!

The hoya (sea pineapple) is one of the ocean's hidden delicacies - visit a major production area in northern Japan and feast your eyes on a number of tasty hoya dishes.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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

Each episode of this programme sees Peter Barakan meet experts with fascinating cultural insights while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.

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

Railway news from the first half of 2025 - from new technologies to farewell runs, join us as we take a look at the latest railway trends and major stories from across Japan.

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

New footwear styles are gaining traction in Kyoto, home of the kimono. Age-old techniques are used to create geta sandals for healthy feet and leather shoes that suit Japanese and Western attire.

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

Mr Masuki is a fisherman in Hiroshima - on weekends, his son joins him at sea to catch conger eel. After a morning of hard work, the two enjoy lunch at their favourite spot.

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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

Kimura Masahiko is a legend of the bonsai world who has won the Prime Minister's Award, one of the industry's highest honours, 27 times - he talks about creating original works that break the mould.

Explore how rikishi perceive the sumo ring, a 4.55-meter circle built entirely by hand. Discover what it's made from, why it's so hard and how rikishi adapt to it, including foot gripping exercises!

The hoya (sea pineapple) is one of the ocean's hidden delicacies - visit a major production area in northern Japan and feast your eyes on a number of tasty hoya dishes.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

A young fisher is learning the art of aquaculture from his grandfather. But rising temperatures and labour shortages pose challenges. The grandson is reviving traditions, but will it save the day?

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic 'Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.'

Each episode of this programme sees Peter Barakan meet experts with fascinating cultural insights while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.

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

Railway news from the first half of 2025 - from new technologies to farewell runs, join us as we take a look at the latest railway trends and major stories from across Japan.

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

New footwear styles are gaining traction in Kyoto, home of the kimono. Age-old techniques are used to create geta sandals for healthy feet and leather shoes that suit Japanese and Western attire.

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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

Mr Masuki is a fisherman in Hiroshima - on weekends, his son joins him at sea to catch conger eel. After a morning of hard work, the two enjoy lunch at their favourite spot.

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 Kadazan Dusun people of North Borneo in Malaysia had been losing a tradition of rice farming with the passage of time, but new efforts are being made to preserve it through sustainable methods.

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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

Miyadaiku are carpenters who specialise in shrines and temples - explore the spirit and wisdom infused in the woodworking techniques of these artisans handed down through the ages.

A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws a father into a panic - how should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise especially during disasters?

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

Railway news from the first half of 2025 - from new technologies to farewell runs, join us as we take a look at the latest railway trends and major stories from across Japan.

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 will air its Grand Sumo preview for the tourney starting September 14. Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

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 Kadazan Dusun people of North Borneo in Malaysia had been losing a tradition of rice farming with the passage of time, but new efforts are being made to preserve it through sustainable methods.