NHK World - Japan HD Tuesday

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 world comes alive in a different way after sunset, with bright city lights or the glow of a 24-hour industrial complex. See how the scenery changes through the night with time-lapse photography.

Colleen experiences the cosmopolitan port city of Nagasaki during Obon - when people welcome home deceased family members with fireworks - and sees ways in which China has influenced it.

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

Nori tsukudani is a popular topping in rice-loving Japan - made with local nori from Tokyo Bay, it's a taste and tradition preserved for over 100 years.

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

Learn how to cook tempura at home as Chef Saito demonstrates the techniques needed to make crispy tempura using mountain vegetables of spring.

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

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

Kiriboshi daikon: daikon radish that's cut and sun-dried to preserve it. Both tasty and nutritious, it's gaining traction as a health food - discover more about its unique texture and versatility.

Locals have slurped down bowls of noodles at a 24-hour ramen restaurant in Fukuoka for five decades - for three days we ask customers why this simple ramen is more than just a cheap meal.

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

Shimanto is a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture - a piano is placed on a park's outdoor stage and people stop to play from their hearts.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

The historic city of Kyoto faces threats of landslides and post-earthquake fires - what modern systems defend this ancient city from natural disasters?

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

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.

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

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 entertainment hall has been home to rakugo comic stories and more for over 100 years - it's a place to relax and forget your cares while food and drink are welcome.

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.

Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition in July 2025 - he talks about his swift rise to success and explains how he comes up with original tricks.

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 15-minute spin-off of the 'Somewhere Street' series, 'A Short Stroll' explores cities through a traveller's eyes. Today we visit Vancouver, a seaport Canadian city

Learn how to cook tempura at home as Chef Saito demonstrates the techniques needed to make crispy tempura using mountain vegetables of spring.

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 world comes alive in a different way after sunset, with bright city lights or the glow of a 24-hour industrial complex. See how the scenery changes through the night with time-lapse photography.

Locals have slurped down bowls of noodles at a 24-hour ramen restaurant in Fukuoka for five decades - for three days we ask customers why this simple ramen is more than just a cheap meal.

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

Nori tsukudani is a popular topping in rice-loving Japan - made with local nori from Tokyo Bay, it's a taste and tradition preserved for over 100 years.

Gojinjo Taiko is a wild and powerful performance by masked drummers - it originated 400 years ago when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army.

Squid and cuttlefish use camouflage not just to hide but to communicate. Vanguard Researchers explores the mechanism behind plant immunity

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

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.

Kiriboshi daikon: daikon radish that's cut and sun-dried to preserve it. Both tasty and nutritious, it's gaining traction as a health food - discover more about its unique texture and versatility.

Colleen experiences the cosmopolitan port city of Nagasaki during Obon - when people welcome home deceased family members with fireworks - and sees ways in which China has influenced it.

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

On a shopping street in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station sits Japan's original street piano, one which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

This show introduces NHK World's many attractive programmes in fun short videos - the clips will also be introduced on social media to meet the needs of people who are interested in Japan.

Featured recipe: Cherry Blossom-shaped Crab Rice. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

Learn how to cook tempura at home as Chef Saito demonstrates the techniques needed to make crispy tempura using mountain vegetables of spring.

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

Tokyo's oldest izakaya - with its traditional fare and lucky cats surviving wars and pandemics - has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years.

1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020 - we interview women who use matchmaking apps including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.

This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.

Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition in July 2025 - he talks about his swift rise to success and explains how he comes up with original tricks.

This time, a technique that has been used in clutch moments in some historic bouts - we learn how it's different from the overarm throw and hear secrets of how it's done from the masters!

1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020 - we interview women who use matchmaking apps including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.

Japan is seismically active - the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those deemed responsible.

Night high schools in Japan have admitted more students with international roots in recent years - we look at a school in Tokyo and a teacher dedicated to guiding his students toward a better future.

Locals have slurped down bowls of noodles at a 24-hour ramen restaurant in Fukuoka for five decades - for three days we ask customers why this simple ramen is more than just a cheap meal.

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

Kumamoto is recovering from the 2016 earthquake - a piano is placed in a shopping arcade for a limited period and people stop to play from their heart.

Squid and cuttlefish use camouflage not just to hide but to communicate. Vanguard Researchers explores the mechanism behind plant immunity

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 world comes alive in a different way after sunset, with bright city lights or the glow of a 24-hour industrial complex. See how the scenery changes through the night with time-lapse photography.

Colleen experiences the cosmopolitan port city of Nagasaki during Obon - when people welcome home deceased family members with fireworks - and sees ways in which China has influenced it.

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 sweet drink loved since the samurai days, amazake is made from rice fermented with koji mould, a secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years.

Yoshida Ryusei, an October matsuri, features rockets called ryusei that are made by local teams and carry community prayers high in the sky - team members pour heart and soul into their efforts.

Learn how to cook tempura at home as Chef Saito demonstrates the techniques needed to make crispy tempura using mountain vegetables of spring.

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

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

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.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in 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

Furano is full of vast wheat fields, the perfect place for a local farmer's cat to hunt or go for a run - we also meet two cats who live at an inn and love to play on exposed hot water pipes.

Jimbocho's famous second-hand book district is home to stores carrying everything from old academic texts to manga. Join us as we trace its history as a college town and spotlight new 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

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

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

Sugiura Mitsuyoshi is gaining attention both at home and abroad for transforming old kimonos into new fashion statements. He talks about his unique efforts to revitalise a traditional industry

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, laser flaw inspection systems.

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

Tokyo's oldest izakaya - with its traditional fare and lucky cats surviving wars and pandemics - has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years.

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

Taira Yuiko promotes composting of food waste to create a sustainable cycle - she works with an NGO in Mongolia to form a local nutrient cycle enriching the soil and teaching composting techniques.

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

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.

Unique Japanese egg dishes like raw egg over rice are a hit with inbound tourists - visit farms that produce eggs safe to eat raw and savour a variety of dishes at a long-established Kyoto restaurant

Squid and cuttlefish use camouflage not just to hide but to communicate. Vanguard Researchers explores the mechanism behind plant immunity

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

Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities - a piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station and people stop to play from their heart.

Formal gardens showcase the essence of Japan's aesthetic identity. A garden expert helps us appreciate various aspects of the historic and spacious Koishikawa Korakuen in the bustling heart of 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

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

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

Jimbocho's famous second-hand book district is home to stores carrying everything from old academic texts to manga. Join us as we trace its history as a college town and spotlight new initiatives