NHK World - Japan HD Friday

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

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

Bargain-hunters and people decluttering their homes flock to a huge thrift store near Tokyo. For three days, we asked customers what drew them to this place filled with an array of second-hand goods.

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.

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

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.

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

Ishikawa Mao is an award-winning photographer who has been documenting the lives of people in Okinawa for 50 years - she talks about what she wants to express through her work.

One effect of climate change worldwide has been changes in plankton levels due to global warming such as algal blooms - these cause major damage to local fishing and aquaculture industries.

How would you reach out to the person next to you in times of disaster? That is the question Amy Takebe asks her students based on an experience in 2011.

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

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

Today's theme: Evolved Kawaii Design. An iconic facet of Japanese pop culture, Kawaii design charms people across borders - explore the people and designs of a new dimension to a Japanese phenomenon.

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

Much of the stonework supporting Japan's terraced fields is in danger of collapse - there's an urgent need to train new dry stone wallers to carry out repairs, and Kaneko Reo runs workshops.

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.

Ishikawa Mao is an award-winning photographer who has been documenting the lives of people in Okinawa for 50 years - she talks about what she wants to express through her work.

One effect of climate change worldwide has been changes in plankton levels due to global warming such as algal blooms - these cause major damage to local fishing and aquaculture industries.

It's spring and a group of young men and women are at the beach for some recreational clam-digging - the sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood.

Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health check-ups since the 1960s - using this data, Kyushu University identified two markers linked to early dementia. We present the latest findings.

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

Today's theme: Evolved Kawaii Design. An iconic facet of Japanese pop culture, Kawaii design charms people across borders - explore the people and designs of a new dimension to a Japanese phenomenon.

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

How would you reach out to the person next to you in times of disaster? That is the question Amy Takebe asks her students based on an experience in 2011.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: non-loosening bolts.

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

Nearly a year after a devastating Los Angeles wildfire, recovery has not been equal - survivors face disaster capitalism and hard choices while fighting to protect their community and their future.

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

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route sees some of the world's heaviest snowfall - follow the snowploughing crew as they spend 50 days carving a 30km road, shaping snow walls and training the next generation.

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 soundtrack composer behind hit anime shows and movies is driving the world wild with his music - as he begins a new project, we follow the struggle that his unique sound emerges from.

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: Evolved Kawaii Design. An iconic facet of Japanese pop culture, Kawaii design charms people across borders - explore the people and designs of a new dimension to a Japanese phenomenon.

Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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

Influential ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige's '100 Famous Views of Edo' are a series of prints encoding his view of the changing face of Japan.

The Manyoshu is the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry - through poems presented in both manga and modern settings, we glimpse sentiments from centuries ago as the topic this time is love.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

Thoughtful preparation and meticulous attention to detail contribute to a warm welcome for distinguished guests at the Imperial Palace - join us as we go behind the scenes.

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

Fashion designer Miyamae Yoshiyuki visits Kochi - Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations, and Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity.