NHK World - Japan HD Sunday

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

Japanese design, known for its beauty and functionality, is highly regarded around the world - we explore its craftsmanship, the people who sustain it, and the philosophy at its core.

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan - we examine its past and present with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: US Influences.

NHK World-Japan presents Grand Sumo November Tournament Day 15 action live from Fukuoka as top wrestlers have their fifteenth bouts of the 15-day contest.

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

Join us for a look at bones, the anime studio known for stunning action and works like Gachiakuta and My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, as charismatic animator Nakamura Yutaka also makes his TV debut.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

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

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: cocolashika, a guitarless trio getting lots of attention for their city-pop sound, and Utagokoro Rie, a singer whose J-Pop covers led to a major-label debut.

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7.

Sweet potatoes are often baked or turned into sweets in Japan, but they can also be used to generate electricity or protect from heat - we introduce the diverse ways in which they are used and sold.

Two herb farmers' cats live next door to each other - their relationship is tense due to a past fight. At Takeya Kannonji Temple, the chief priest lives with four cats that always stay by his side.

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

Tokyo's dazzling night views with a close-up on the ground crew's 'Airport Magic' for on-time flights!

Founded in 1880, the Kyoto City University of Arts has produced leading painters in the art world - its policy emphasises Shasei, painting from life through intensive observation.

Today: determining what is worrying a client. Lin Zhipeng from China works at a real estate firm - in a role play challenge, he must determine what is worrying his client.

Tanaka Ryosuke and Miyachi Yo use offcut lumber for furniture, but using multiple boards can lead to uneven colour, so they dye their work with indigo, a clever idea that's attracting real interest.

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

Japanese design, known for its beauty and functionality, is highly regarded around the world - we explore its craftsmanship, the people who sustain it, and the philosophy at its core.

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

Mount Fuji's bid for World Heritage status faced formidable obstacles, including devastation that would shock any mountain climber - this is the story of a long climb to becoming a cultural treasure.

Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: the story of a people who overcame disaster and their favourite bowl of ramen.

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

Join us for a look at bones, the anime studio known for stunning action and works like Gachiakuta and My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, as charismatic animator Nakamura Yutaka also makes his TV debut.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

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

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: cocolashika, a guitarless trio getting lots of attention for their city-pop sound, and Utagokoro Rie, a singer whose J-Pop covers led to a major-label debut.

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7.

Sweet potatoes are often baked or turned into sweets in Japan, but they can also be used to generate electricity or protect from heat - we introduce the diverse ways in which they are used and sold.

Two herb farmers' cats live next door to each other - their relationship is tense due to a past fight. At Takeya Kannonji Temple, the chief priest lives with four cats that always stay by his side.

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan - we examine its past and present with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: US Influences.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

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

Tokyo's dazzling night views with a close-up on the ground crew's 'Airport Magic' for on-time flights!

Founded in 1880, the Kyoto City University of Arts has produced leading painters in the art world - its policy emphasises Shasei, painting from life through intensive observation.

Today: determining what is worrying a client. Lin Zhipeng from China works at a real estate firm - in a role play challenge, he must determine what is worrying his client.

Tanaka Ryosuke and Miyachi Yo use offcut lumber for furniture, but using multiple boards can lead to uneven colour, so they dye their work with indigo, a clever idea that's attracting real interest.

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

Japanese design, known for its beauty and functionality, is highly regarded around the world - we explore its craftsmanship, the people who sustain it, and the philosophy at its core.

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

Mount Fuji's bid for World Heritage status faced formidable obstacles, including devastation that would shock any mountain climber - this is the story of a long climb to becoming a cultural treasure.

Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: the story of a people who overcame disaster and their favourite bowl of ramen.

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

Join us for a look at bones, the anime studio known for stunning action and works like Gachiakuta and My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, as charismatic animator Nakamura Yutaka also makes his TV debut.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

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

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: cocolashika, a guitarless trio getting lots of attention for their city-pop sound, and Utagokoro Rie, a singer whose J-Pop covers led to a major-label debut.

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7.

Two herb farmers' cats live next door to each other - their relationship is tense due to a past fight. At Takeya Kannonji Temple, the chief priest lives with four cats that always stay by his side.

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

Tokyo's dazzling night views with a close-up on the ground crew's 'Airport Magic' for on-time flights!

Today: determining what is worrying a client. Lin Zhipeng from China works at a real estate firm - in a role play challenge, he must determine what is worrying his client.

Tanaka Ryosuke and Miyachi Yo use offcut lumber for furniture, but using multiple boards can lead to uneven colour, so they dye their work with indigo, a clever idea that's attracting real interest.

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 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 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

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.

Global warming has raised sea temperatures and amplified powerful typhoons worldwide - we report on their impacts and explore the mechanisms and causes of their intensification with experts.

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.

We meet Afghani Gulhabib Habiby - who takes care of cattle on a farm in Kanoya in Kagoshima Prefecture - and Nepalese Rukesh Raj Giri, who runs a produce store in Tokyo.

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

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan - we examine its past and present with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Shuri Castle.

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

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.

People from all over the world try out bilingual jokes in a stand-up comedy club in Tokyo - comedy has changed the life of James from Australia and helped him find a place where he feels he belongs.

A sumo tournament is being held in London for the first time in 34 years - at a screening of 'Grand Sumo Legends', Wajima: The Golden Left, attendees can learn about NHK World-Japan's useful services.

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

Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

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.'

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

As snow melts in Yonezawa, it provides water used for growing rice - beautiful time-lapse images show how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake using human expertise instead of machines.

Japanese pond turtles are a near-threatened species, but a six-month tracking project revealed that they flourish in rice paddies, woods, and fields - take a close look at their surprising lives.

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

A Japanese festival favourite, yakisoba are noodles cooked in a special sauce - enjoy local yakisoba from all over Japan!

The temple chefs make butterbur miso - just boil butterbur shoots, then grind with sugar, mirin and white miso for a slightly bitter-tasting dish that's perfect for early spring.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

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 episode, we learn about ritto and shosetsu, two dates of early winter - the nuns teach us how to make seasonal pickles and dumplings.

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Odachi, a giant sword that showcases a swordsmith's astonishing expertise.

Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise - catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.

We meet Afghani Gulhabib Habiby - who takes care of cattle on a farm in Kanoya in Kagoshima Prefecture - and Nepalese Rukesh Raj Giri, who runs a produce store in Tokyo.