NHK World - Japan HD Thursday

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

The spaces under Japan's elevated train tracks are now being used not just for pubs and restaurants, but in many new ways in various urban settings - we explore the economic and community benefits.

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 Thai media and culture scholar dives into Comic Market, a vast showcase for self-published works - she uncovers how doujin culture drives creativity and how virtual and physical worlds are blending.

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

Wagyu captivates food lovers worldwide with fine marbling, melt-in-the-mouth texture, and rich aroma - join us as we explore strict cattle management and the dishes that highlight wagyu's appeal.

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

Bonsai came from China over 1000 years ago, evolving into a unique artform - in Kyoto, the emphasis is on beauty and harmony in space, the same aesthetic that flows through ikebana and the Way of Tea.

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

The majority of Niger in Africa is occupied by the Sahara - desertification is a major problem. Oyama Shuichi introduces his method of increasing vegetation using household waste.

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron and a jester tries to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese 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

The spaces under Japan's elevated train tracks are now being used not just for pubs and restaurants, but in many new ways in various urban settings - we explore the economic and community benefits.

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

Railway news from the latter half of 2025 - join us as we look back on new railway vehicles, cutting-edge technologies, commemorative events and more from across 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

Bonsai came from China over 1000 years ago, evolving into a unique artform - in Kyoto, the emphasis is on beauty and harmony in space, the same aesthetic that flows through ikebana and the Way of Tea.

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 Thai media and culture scholar dives into Comic Market, a vast showcase for self-published works - she uncovers how doujin culture drives creativity and how virtual and physical worlds are blending.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

The majority of Niger in Africa is occupied by the Sahara - desertification is a major problem. Oyama Shuichi introduces his method of increasing vegetation using household waste.

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron and a jester tries to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

Despite earthquakes and isolation, the people of Akusekijima Island work to uphold local traditions including the mysterious Boze deities - a new generation is helping to keep those traditions alive.

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

The spaces under Japan's elevated train tracks are now being used not just for pubs and restaurants, but in many new ways in various urban settings - we explore the economic and community benefits.

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

Railway news from the latter half of 2025 - join us as we look back on new railway vehicles, cutting-edge technologies, commemorative events and more from across 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

Bonsai came from China over 1000 years ago, evolving into a unique artform - in Kyoto, the emphasis is on beauty and harmony in space, the same aesthetic that flows through ikebana and the Way of Tea.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese 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

A Thai media and culture scholar dives into Comic Market, a vast showcase for self-published works - she uncovers how doujin culture drives creativity and how virtual and physical worlds are blending.

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

Government-approved online casinos have provided a major source of national revenue in the Philippines, but their availability has brought a crisis where citizens develop severe gambling addictions.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese 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

Showcasing the charm of Japan's countryside through local food and unique experiences, frozen sushi with a taste as if it were freshly prepared, and a visit to Eiheiji Temple and artisans in Fukui.

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

Railway news from the latter half of 2025 - join us as we look back on new railway vehicles, cutting-edge technologies, commemorative events and more from across 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

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

Government-approved online casinos have provided a major source of national revenue in the Philippines, but their availability has brought a crisis where citizens develop severe gambling addictions.