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

In 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of 50 million dollars by land swindlers - how did the firm miss the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook Japan.

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 heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

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 January Tournament Day 15 action live from Tokyo 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

Yamashita Shingo is known for naruto key animation and jujutsu kaisen openings - go behind the scenes of his new feature, Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, and learn how he uses cutting-edge tools to create.

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

Horigome Yasuyuki, formerly of the acclaimed band KIRINJI, appears joined by guest vocalist Toki Asako - he performs Aliens, a timeless masterpiece in J-Pop history.

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.

Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'.

Kotaro lives in an inn in Kusatsu Onsen and shows us around the popular hot spring town - meanwhile, Mike lives in a store in Takasaki City that sells daruma dolls and keeps the staff company.

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

Savour a rare beef-bone broth ramen and try a strikingly simple local ramen that overturns expectations boldly!

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

Repurposing used wine corks, old clothing... even eggshells into interior design materials, upcycling expert Miura Seiya is in high demand with companies looking for ways to reduce their waste.

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 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of 50 million dollars by land swindlers - how did the firm miss the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook Japan.

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 Tokyo National Museum's vast collection includes 89 national treasures - in 2022, it marked 150 years with a special exhibition. Explore everything from ancient artefacts to hi-tech exhibits!

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

Yamashita Shingo is known for naruto key animation and jujutsu kaisen openings - go behind the scenes of his new feature, Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, and learn how he uses cutting-edge tools to create.

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

Horigome Yasuyuki, formerly of the acclaimed band KIRINJI, appears joined by guest vocalist Toki Asako - he performs Aliens, a timeless masterpiece in J-Pop history.

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.

Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'.

Kotaro lives in an inn in Kusatsu Onsen and shows us around the popular hot spring town - meanwhile, Mike lives in a store in Takasaki City that sells daruma dolls and keeps the staff company.

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 heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

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 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

Savour a rare beef-bone broth ramen and try a strikingly simple local ramen that overturns expectations boldly!

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

Repurposing used wine corks, old clothing... even eggshells into interior design materials, upcycling expert Miura Seiya is in high demand with companies looking for ways to reduce their waste.

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 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of 50 million dollars by land swindlers - how did the firm miss the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook Japan.

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 Tokyo National Museum's vast collection includes 89 national treasures - in 2022, it marked 150 years with a special exhibition. Explore everything from ancient artefacts to hi-tech exhibits!

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

Yamashita Shingo is known for naruto key animation and jujutsu kaisen openings - go behind the scenes of his new feature, Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, and learn how he uses cutting-edge tools to create.

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

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

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.

Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'.

Kotaro lives in an inn in Kusatsu Onsen and shows us around the popular hot spring town - meanwhile, Mike lives in a store in Takasaki City that sells daruma dolls and keeps the staff company.

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

Savour a rare beef-bone broth ramen and try a strikingly simple local ramen that overturns expectations boldly!

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

Repurposing used wine corks, old clothing... even eggshells into interior design materials, upcycling expert Miura Seiya is in high demand with companies looking for ways to reduce their waste.

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 heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

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 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

Elsa is from the Faroe Islands and ger two children attend a Japanese public school - she feels sad that she cannot always help them because of language issues.

Climate change has begun to impact the food supply - in Japan, hotter summers and stronger typhoons are affecting rice. Researchers are now working to develop rice that can withstand such challenges.

Product designer Fukasawa Naoto visits Shimane - red 'Sekishu' roof tiles are perfectly suited to cold snowy regions, and Fukasawa considers design that embodies the community it comes from.

We meet two foreigners living in Fukui - Jessie Shaku Hokai from Switzerland is the abbess of a Buddhist temple, while Indonesian Rohimat Tri Saputra works on a Welsh onion farm.

Hagi ware has been cherished in tea ceremonies for over 400 years - cracks in the glaze create patterns whose colour evolves with time and use. Watch masterful pottery production in time-lapse.

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.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to the foot and leg. Explore the unique culture behind them.

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

RAMUNE - a descendant of Japanese emigrants to Brazil - is a performer of rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling. Performing in multiple languages, she helps foreigners experience Japanese culture.

With multilingual services, NHK World-Japan helps foreign residents with disaster prevention and daily life - a presentation introducing these services was given at the Embassy of Bangladesh 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

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

A natural history show that's a huge hit with families in Japan is now set to go global! This series explores the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas and Asia.

Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes - its ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous. See the widely-beloved Nikko through time-lapse photography.

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 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament 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

We meet two foreigners living in Fukui - Jessie Shaku Hokai from Switzerland is the abbess of a Buddhist temple, while Indonesian Rohimat Tri Saputra works on a Welsh onion farm.

Hagi ware has been cherished in tea ceremonies for over 400 years - cracks in the glaze create patterns whose colour evolves with time and use. Watch masterful pottery production in time-lapse.