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

In this behind-the-scenes look at an unprecedented production of Shakespeare's comedy, deaf and hearing actors discover how they can work and learn together to create a special piece.

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 special edition of the series about COP30 - it describes the threats facing the Amazon rainforest as we see the potential of agroforestry and discover Japanese technologies aiding farmers' incomes.

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

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed.

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

Today's theme: Hodgepodge. Japan has a long tradition of collecting and displaying items based on their aesthetic appeal to their owner - explore how new designs leverage this hodgepodge approach.

Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured, but Barky realises that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimetre items are needed.

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

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 bags. Explore the unique culture behind them.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 6 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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 Summer Deaflympic Games will be held in Tokyo in November 2025 - we meet some of the athletes who will take part and look at local efforts toward inclusivity for people with hearing disabilities.

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

Shiga / Nagayama Yuko (Architect): A group of stonemasons have been building walls using natural stone for 400 years - Nagayama learns how a stone's qualities are assessed and utilised.