NHK World - Japan HD Friday

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. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

Recently popular in China are 'otome games' allowing female gamers to experience romance with male characters - services providing costumed dates have emerged as a related business for fans.

Japanese comedian Tonikaku, also known as Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura in Japan, has garnered big laughs with his 'naked' act - we take a look at how he is bringing Japanese comedy to overseas audiences.

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 is a living art form that requires attention to detail and patience - for three days we ask visitors to a hub of bonsai nurseries near Tokyo about the appeal of bonsai in a fast-paced world.

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs. 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.

Inoue Hiroko is the president of an NGO that has been running exchange programmes for young people from Israel, Palestine and Japan for 20 years - she talks about their goals and her hope for peace.

Food waste is a major driver of global warming - one institute warns that greenhouse gas emissions from food waste exceed those of nations like India and Russia. We examine the data behind this issue.

A Chinese woman living in Japan holds gatherings for Chinese children with the goal of boosting their confidence in their international background.

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

Recently popular in China are 'otome games' allowing female gamers to experience romance with male characters - services providing costumed dates have emerged as a related business for fans.

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 comedian Tonikaku, also known as Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura in Japan, has garnered big laughs with his 'naked' act - we take a look at how he is bringing Japanese comedy to overseas audiences.

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: Designing for portability. The spotlight is on portable and mobile designs. From lighting to houses and transport, explore the appeal and potential of designing for portability

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. 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

Health tech entrepreneur Ajima Masumi has developed an app to analyse the condition of children with developmental disorders and help them reach their potential regardless of their background.

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

Recently popular in China are 'otome games' allowing female gamers to experience romance with male characters - services providing costumed dates have emerged as a related business for fans.

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

Inoue Hiroko is the president of an NGO that has been running exchange programmes for young people from Israel, Palestine and Japan for 20 years - she talks about their goals and her hope for peace.

Food waste is a major driver of global warming - one institute warns that greenhouse gas emissions from food waste exceed those of nations like India and Russia. We examine the data behind this issue.

A series of doodles by famous artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi turn out to be carefully considered depictions of the kabuki actors of the day; what kind of statement was he trying to make?

From prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare! This programme offers tips for superfoods and easy exercises for a healthy lifestyle.

Japanese comedian Tonikaku, also known as Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura in Japan, has garnered big laughs with his 'naked' act - we take a look at how he is bringing Japanese comedy to overseas audiences.

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: Designing for portability. The spotlight is on portable and mobile designs. From lighting to houses and transport, explore the appeal and potential of designing for portability

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. 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

Recently popular in China are 'otome games' allowing female gamers to experience romance with male characters - services providing costumed dates have emerged as a related business for fans.

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 Chinese woman living in Japan holds gatherings for Chinese children with the goal of boosting their confidence in their international background.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, capsule beds.

Japanese confectionery has evolved over centuries, shaped by influences from China and beyond. In Kyoto, artisans honour tradition while advancing the craft with a fresh, modern sensibility.

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

Visionary woman Akamatsu Ryoko advocated for the passage of Japan's Equal Employment Opportunity Act in 1985 - now a new generation continues the fight for gender equality.

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

Bulgarian-born Kotooshu was the first European to become an Ozeki - he even beat two powerful Yokozuna to win a tournament in 2008. We dive into his career through archival footage and interviews.

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

Travel northern Kyushu on the JR Kyudai Line that follows the course of the Chikugo River and its tributaries. Discover how residents live with the blessings and trouble the wild rivers bring.

Many types of fish are discarded due to their small size and unusual shape - as the global catch of fish dwindles, these 'unused fish' offer immense potential and a path to fishing sustainability.

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: Designing for portability. The spotlight is on portable and mobile designs. From lighting to houses and transport, explore the appeal and potential of designing for portability

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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

Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts the tallest extant main keep in Japan - the elegant main keep and the sub-keeps are connected by corridors forming a sturdy defence.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

In the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters, small humanoid creatures scurry about among lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices - what are they up to?

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

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

Hishikawa Seiichi (Video and craft artist) visits Tottori. Dyeing firms make fishing flags with vivid, hand-drawn designs that carry the feelings of both fishermen and people sending them gifts.

Several old theatre buildings around Japan give a feeling of what it was like to see kabuki in the Edo period; experience these performances up close.