NHK World - Japan HD Friday

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Yoshida Miyako performed around the world as a Royal Ballet principal dancer and is now a top artistic director in Japan - she explains the challenges Japanese ballet faces on the international stage.

33 wins over 45 bouts in 3 tournaments is one benchmark for promotion to Ozeki, but some have advanced with just 28 wins while others failed despite 35. Explore the stories behind these promotions.

We focus on aji (horse mackerel), one of Japan's most popular types of fish - take a look at some umami-packed high-grade aji caught by line fishing.

Xu Quanyi sees it as his mission to promote the charm of Fukushima - sharing his stories is how he counters the stigma Fukushima continues to suffer following the 2011 disaster.

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

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

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

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

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.

Yoshida Miyako performed around the world as a Royal Ballet principal dancer and is now a top artistic director in Japan - she explains the challenges Japanese ballet faces on the international stage.

33 wins over 45 bouts in 3 tournaments is one benchmark for promotion to Ozeki, but some have advanced with just 28 wins while others failed despite 35. Explore the stories behind these promotions.

We focus on aji (horse mackerel), one of Japan's most popular types of fish - take a look at some umami-packed high-grade aji caught by line fishing.

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.

Japanese research shows that losing three per cent of body weight in three months can reduce disease risk - learn weight loss tips from a doctor who has helped over 3,000 people at her obesity clinic.

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

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

Xu Quanyi sees it as his mission to promote the charm of Fukushima - sharing his stories is how he counters the stigma Fukushima continues to suffer following the 2011 disaster.

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

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

A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.

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 presents news, current affairs, and documentaries 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

Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities including sweet onions, handmade noodles, incense sticks and seaweed.

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 selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

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 title role in the TV series 'Shogun', which is based on a novel by James Clavell, was modelled on Tokugawa Ieyasu - we reveal his strategy for building Edo, Nagoya, Osaka and Nijo-jo Castles.

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork belly and raw egg of all things, enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!

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

Fashion designer Miyamae Yoshiyuki visits Kochi - Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations, and Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity.