NHK World - Japan HD Thursday

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

Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

This time in Wakayama - the heartland of shoyu - we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and... sushi?!

Our explorer gains an insight into 'Iki,' a unique aesthetic cultivated by the people of Edo, now known as Tokyo. Defined by modesty and compassion, it endures to this day

1 in 1000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases - we witness a networking event for former lay judges where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others?

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

This episode features clever innovations that are making manual labour faster and easier

1 in 2500 people started farming in 2022 - as we talk to new farmers who've come from totally different industries, we examine the values they have found in this labour-intense yet rewarding field.

Cooking utensils influence Kyoto cuisine and help to bring out the inherent flavour of local ingredients - artisans and chefs believe that upholding the handicrafts sustains the taste of Kyoto.

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

Sweet bean paste-filled taiyaki comes in the auspicious shape of a sea bream or tai - the Japanese have loved these sweet treats for over 100 years.

In this episode, we learn about rikka and shoman, two dates of early summer - the temple chefs teach us how to make kimpira stir-fry with itadori and mehari-zushi (eye-popping sushi).

From camping to karaoke and afternoon tea, people of all ages in Japan are enjoying 'solo-katsu,' doing social activities solo. We explore how this unique trend is changing consumption and design

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.

Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex 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

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

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.

Is octopus a superfood? Enjoy traditional fishing and dishes in Akashi - a major production area - and see how low-fat, high-protein octopus can be used in French cuisine to highlight its potential.

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

Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

Our explorer gains an insight into 'Iki,' a unique aesthetic cultivated by the people of Edo, now known as Tokyo. Defined by modesty and compassion, it endures to this day

1 in 1000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases - we witness a networking event for former lay judges where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others?

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

This episode features clever innovations that are making manual labour faster and easier

Kobayashi Yoshitsugu published a trailblazing paper in June 2025 illuminating the evolutionary process of large tyrannosaurs - he explains how such research helps us consider the future of humanity.

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.

It's summer and a group of women have gathered at the local well - we learn about the different techniques and tools used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

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.

Cooking utensils influence Kyoto cuisine and help to bring out the inherent flavour of local ingredients - artisans and chefs believe that upholding the handicrafts sustains the taste of Kyoto.

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.

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.

From camping to karaoke and afternoon tea, people of all ages in Japan are enjoying 'solo-katsu,' doing social activities solo. We explore how this unique trend is changing consumption and design

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

Sweet bean paste-filled taiyaki comes in the auspicious shape of a sea bream or tai - the Japanese have loved these sweet treats for over 100 years.

In this episode, we learn about rikka and shoman, two dates of early summer - the temple chefs teach us how to make kimpira stir-fry with itadori and mehari-zushi (eye-popping sushi).

The JR Geibi Line has begun running extra trains as talks commence regarding the line's future - see local governments' response to the added trains and their efforts to keep the line open.

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

Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

This time in Wakayama - the heartland of shoyu - we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and... sushi?!

Our explorer gains an insight into 'Iki,' a unique aesthetic cultivated by the people of Edo, now known as Tokyo. Defined by modesty and compassion, it endures to this day

1 in 1000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases - we witness a networking event for former lay judges where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others?

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.

Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex 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

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

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.

Cooking utensils influence Kyoto cuisine and help to bring out the inherent flavour of local ingredients - artisans and chefs believe that upholding the handicrafts sustains the taste of Kyoto.

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

This episode features clever innovations that are making manual labour faster and easier

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.

Kobayashi Yoshitsugu published a trailblazing paper in June 2025 illuminating the evolutionary process of large tyrannosaurs - he explains how such research helps us consider the future of humanity.

The highlight of Onabare is nerikomi, which involves the careful wielding of a long and heavy pole - follow the parade of a portable shrine through the streets with performances along the way.

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.

A clinic in Japan serves terminal patients their favourite dish one last time. The staff carefully makes each meal to fit their dietary restrictions, allowing the patients to relive their happy past

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.

From camping to karaoke and afternoon tea, people of all ages in Japan are enjoying 'solo-katsu,' doing social activities solo. We explore how this unique trend is changing consumption and design

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

Sweet bean paste-filled taiyaki comes in the auspicious shape of a sea bream or tai - the Japanese have loved these sweet treats for over 100 years.

In this episode, we learn about rikka and shoman, two dates of early summer - the temple chefs teach us how to make kimpira stir-fry with itadori and mehari-zushi (eye-popping sushi).

The JR Geibi Line has begun running extra trains as talks commence regarding the line's future - see local governments' response to the added trains and their efforts to keep the line open.

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

This episode features clever innovations that are making manual labour faster and easier

1 in 2500 people started farming in 2022 - as we talk to new farmers who've come from totally different industries, we examine the values they have found in this labour-intense yet rewarding field.

Our explorer gains an insight into 'Iki,' a unique aesthetic cultivated by the people of Edo, now known as Tokyo. Defined by modesty and compassion, it endures to this day

1 in 1000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases - we witness a networking event for former lay judges where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others?

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.

Cooking utensils influence Kyoto cuisine and help to bring out the inherent flavour of local ingredients - artisans and chefs believe that upholding the handicrafts sustains the taste of Kyoto.

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

Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

This time in Wakayama - the heartland of shoyu - we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and... sushi?!

Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex 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

This episode features clever innovations that are making manual labour faster and easier

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.

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

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.

The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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

This episode features clever innovations that are making manual labour faster and easier

1 in 36 people in Japan are foreign residents. As its population declines, we look at Japanese society in a new era of foreign workers, through an IT startup where 90% of staff are foreigners.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. 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

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

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.

The JR Geibi Line has begun running extra trains as talks commence regarding the line's future - see local governments' response to the added trains and their efforts to keep the line open.

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

This episode features clever innovations that are making manual labour faster and easier

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.

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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

Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork belly and raw egg of all things, enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!

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