NHK World - Japan HD Today

Architect Sejima Kazuyo has won global attention for her delicate style, breaking from the norm to achieve free and open spaces - she explains her architectural philosophy.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs

Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionising the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives.

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

Exploring a fantastic dance play called 'The Snowbound Barrier', from the 18th century, with an ambitious villain defeated by the spirit of a cherry tree in the form of a beautiful woman.

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

From regulating the body's internal clock to possibly curing Parkinson's disease, mushrooms have been revealing one amazing ability after another!

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

The Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward - join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats, and meet members of the community.

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

Tsuji Masachika is working on using sounds that birds dislike to keep them away from airplanes and prevent bird strikes - he talks about seeking ways for wild animals and humans to coexist in harmony.

Peaches take the spotlight - from June to October, new varieties appear every two weeks letting people enjoy them for months. Big, sweet and juicy, discover the charm of Japan's finest peaches.

A mother and daughter brave the rain to visit their local bathhouse - in the process, we learn that regular bathing was an essential part of life for townspeople.

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

Architect Sejima Kazuyo has won global attention for her delicate style, breaking from the norm to achieve free and open spaces - she explains her architectural philosophy.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs

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

Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionising the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives.

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

Wakasagi, small 10-centimetre fish, are the star of Japan's winter fishing season - drill holes in an icy lake for some line fishing and meet fishers who are passionate about conservation efforts.

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 Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward - join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats, and meet members of the community.

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

Exploring a fantastic dance play called 'The Snowbound Barrier', from the 18th century, with an ambitious villain defeated by the spirit of a cherry tree in the form of a beautiful woman.

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

Architect Sejima Kazuyo has won global attention for her delicate style, breaking from the norm to achieve free and open spaces - she explains her architectural philosophy.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs

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

Tsuji Masachika is working on using sounds that birds dislike to keep them away from airplanes and prevent bird strikes - he talks about seeking ways for wild animals and humans to coexist in harmony.

Peaches take the spotlight - from June to October, new varieties appear every two weeks letting people enjoy them for months. Big, sweet and juicy, discover the charm of Japan's finest peaches.

A mother and daughter brave the rain to visit their local bathhouse - in the process, we learn that regular bathing was an essential part of life for townspeople.

From regulating the body's internal clock to possibly curing Parkinson's disease, mushrooms have been revealing one amazing ability after another!

Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionising the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives.

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

Wakasagi, small 10-centimetre fish, are the star of Japan's winter fishing season - drill holes in an icy lake for some line fishing and meet fishers who are passionate about conservation efforts.

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 Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward - join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats, and meet members of the community.

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

Architect Sejima Kazuyo has won global attention for her delicate style, breaking from the norm to achieve free and open spaces - she explains her architectural philosophy.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs

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

Exploring a fantastic dance play called 'The Snowbound Barrier', from the 18th century, with an ambitious villain defeated by the spirit of a cherry tree in the form of a beautiful woman.

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

Flora is integral to traditional and modern Kyoto life - as Japan's oldest public botanical garden celebrates its centennial, a medicinal plant garden preserve rare plants for posterity.

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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

Onigiri are becoming a global phenomenon - colourful new styles are generating a buzz on social media and convenience stores continue to develop new products. We investigate the latest developments.

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

Wakasagi, small 10-centimetre fish, are the star of Japan's winter fishing season - drill holes in an icy lake for some line fishing and meet fishers who are passionate about conservation efforts.

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

Norwegian sociolinguist Goran Vaage investigates Japanese laughter (warai) - he analyses how comedy is ingrained into communication in everyday life and plays a vital role in social connection.

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

Flora is integral to traditional and modern Kyoto life - as Japan's oldest public botanical garden celebrates its centennial, a medicinal plant garden preserve rare plants for posterity.