NHK World - Japan HD Tuesday

Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine

Each episode offers a three-day slice-of-life at a different location in Japan; chance encounters, unexpected dramas and surprising insights into the 'now' 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

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 9 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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

Made mainly from antibodies, biologic drugs have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis - we explore their mechanisms and potential.

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

Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom while enjoying local food and musical traditions along the way.

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

Mizushiri Yoriko won the Silver Bear in the Short Film competition at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival - she talks about her passion for creating animations that evoke a sense of touch.

The key to achieving peace is feeling the pain of others - it's an idea Hayashida Mitsuhiro picked up from hibakusha in his native Nagasaki, and one he tries to teach young visitors to his city.

The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and has been home to artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills like kigumi and wood joinery.

A master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity types at a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, and in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP...

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

Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine

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 offers a three-day slice-of-life at a different location in Japan; chance encounters, unexpected dramas and surprising insights into the 'now' 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 ferocious hornet's stingers have evolved over 300 million years - how do they work? Discover the secrets behind the hornet's incredible strength.

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

Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom while enjoying local food and musical traditions along the way.

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 10 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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

Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine

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

Mizushiri Yoriko won the Silver Bear in the Short Film competition at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival - she talks about her passion for creating animations that evoke a sense of touch.

The key to achieving peace is feeling the pain of others - it's an idea Hayashida Mitsuhiro picked up from hibakusha in his native Nagasaki, and one he tries to teach young visitors to his city.

The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and has been home to artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills like kigumi and wood joinery.

A master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity types at a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, and in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP...

Gold prices are surging as anxiety drives a global rush - while Japan sees renewed prospecting and competition in e-waste recycling, illegal mining exposing the boom's darker side spreads in Africa.

Each episode offers a three-day slice-of-life at a different location in Japan; chance encounters, unexpected dramas and surprising insights into the 'now' 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 ferocious hornet's stingers have evolved over 300 million years - how do they work? Discover the secrets behind the hornet's incredible strength.

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

Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom while enjoying local food and musical traditions along the way.

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

Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine

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 10 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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

Home to manga, anime and toy stores, the Nakano neighbourhood is famous for its subculture spirit - as we explore, we discover its rich past as a dog sanctuary, blossom-viewing spot and military hub.

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

'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, automated ginjo koji makers.

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 ferocious hornet's stingers have evolved over 300 million years - how do they work? Discover the secrets behind the hornet's incredible strength.

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 10 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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

Home to manga, anime and toy stores, the Nakano neighbourhood is famous for its subculture spirit - as we explore, we discover its rich past as a dog sanctuary, blossom-viewing spot and military hub.