NHK World - Japan HD Friday

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

Chocolatier Ishihara Shingo is exploring the untapped potential of cacao - we follow him as he ventures beyond the traditional realm of a chocolatier in search of innovation!

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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 12 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 Shin-Yokohama Line, run by Sagami Railway and Tokyu Railways in the Greater Tokyo Area, opened in 2023. See the extensive rail network created by opening the through service.

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

The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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.

Emissions of methane gas, which has a strong effect on global warming, are at a peak. In Japan, where 40% of methane emissions come from rice farming, finding a solution is of great importance

A Brazilian woman living in Japan tries to promote a music video that she made for kids about sexual abuse while navigating the differences between the two cultures.

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

Chocolatier Ishihara Shingo is exploring the untapped potential of cacao - we follow him as he ventures beyond the traditional realm of a chocolatier in search of innovation!

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: Compact. This is the key to comfort in limited space, giving rise to designs that fold, layer and enclose - explore the beauty and potential in Japan's wide variety of compact designs.

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 stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 13 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

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.

Emissions of methane gas, which has a strong effect on global warming, are at a peak. In Japan, where 40% of methane emissions come from rice farming, finding a solution is of great importance

First Childbirth: In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life; it was also characterised by unique customs and beliefs.

Limited mobility can restrict blood flow and cause pressure injuries - Japanese experts are developing advanced bedding and other technologies to address them.

Chocolatier Ishihara Shingo is exploring the untapped potential of cacao - we follow him as he ventures beyond the traditional realm of a chocolatier in search of innovation!

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: Compact. This is the key to comfort in limited space, giving rise to designs that fold, layer and enclose - explore the beauty and potential in Japan's wide variety of compact designs.

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 stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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

A Brazilian woman living in Japan tries to promote a music video that she made for kids about sexual abuse while navigating the differences between the two cultures.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, motorised conveyor rollers.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 13 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

What are 'words', and what does it mean to communicate? Deaf photographer Saito Harumichi seeks answers as he raises his hearing children and prepares an exhibition reflecting a quest for connection.

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

90 years after the creation of Japan's national parks, this programme introduces the charms of the Seto Inland Sea, Aso, and other natural wonders which are key to the Nature Positive strategy.

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 the third episode of our Taiwan series, we travel to Taiwan's south to meet vibrant and energetic families - one grows unique vegetables while another farms dragon tiger groupers.

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: Compact. This is the key to comfort in limited space, giving rise to designs that fold, layer and enclose - explore the beauty and potential in Japan's wide variety of compact designs.

Numbler comes and distracts a boy trying to count his cows at a farm - Barky helps with the counting by grouping the cows into units of 10.

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 salt. 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

First Childbirth: In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life; it was also characterised by unique customs and beliefs.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 13 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

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

Okayama / Hara Kenya (Graphic Designer): Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30 percent global market share to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape without compromise.