NHK World - Japan HD Saturday

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

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

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

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

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.

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

High in the Himalayas lives a legendary beast with the body of a cow and the head of a goat - listed as a vulnerable species, the takin now faces a deadly disease spreading through its mountain home.

Seto Inland Sea is the largest body of water of its kind in Japan - see the sights of the Great Seto Bridge and the shallow coastal waters through time-lapse photography.

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

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

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.

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

High in the Himalayas lives a legendary beast with the body of a cow and the head of a goat - listed as a vulnerable species, the takin now faces a deadly disease spreading through its mountain home.

Seto Inland Sea is the largest body of water of its kind in Japan - see the sights of the Great Seto Bridge and the shallow coastal waters through time-lapse photography.

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

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

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.

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

Ice crystals in a wintry river come together to form a road of white - we show you spectacular never-before-seen footage of nature and ice, but is global warming changing this natural wonder?

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

Komusubi, the fourth-highest rank, is near the top of the sumo hierarchy - we shed light on the harsh realities and unexpected benefits experienced by rikishi who achieve this milestone.

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: singer Miyakawa Airi - who's popular for her natural charm - and Atarayo, a three-piece band whose young fans love their emotional lyrics, vocals, and sound.

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.

Frozen food products widely available in Japan include hundreds of pasta dishes and even sushi - new flash-freezing techniques are improving quality, reducing food waste, and driving innovation.

Ran lives with wakame divers and watches their work - if neighbouring cat Fukusuke comes over, Ran goes on high alert. Meanwhile, Pei lives at an inn near the lakeshore and is popular with customers.

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 visit the Goto Islands on Japan's western tip, meeting people with hospitality like a couple passing on the history of hidden Christians and islanders trying to preserve their small community.

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

Erfurt, a city in Thuringia near the centre of Germany, traces its roots to the 8th century - by the 11th century, it had developed into a major crossroads uniting trade and culture across Europe.

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

An ekiben from Hokkaido's Hidaka region uses kombu and shellfish - it's a bento filled with the bounty of the sea nurtured by northern fishermen.

Kyoto has many stores called oyatsu that specialise in traditional snacks and treats - some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.

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

With a falling birth rate, school closures are on the rise in Japan and things like desks and chairs have no place to go - Doi Kenji upcycles these discards into stylish and unique interior items.