NHK World - Japan HD Wednesday

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

Tsukuda and Tsukishima sit on reclaimed land at the mouth of the Sumida River. We take in the old-town charms, discover a legacy of fishing and industry, and savour monjayaki, a local comfort food

Tsubonoya Tomomi founded an organisation that provides prenatal and postnatal support for foreign women living in Japan. She talks about the challenges non-Japanese expectant and nursing mothers face

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: dissolving microneedles

92-year-old Shiraishi Yuriko teaches women in Cote d'Ivoire to make surimi, a Japanese fish paste, supporting their independence and improving nutrition across the nation.

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

Spring arrives in a snowy village, a time to garden, plant rice, and pick wild vegetables. Karl's doing his final restoration in the village. For Karl and Tina, precious moments gently flow by

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

Tiny nematodes can survive in harsh environments, regenerate damaged tissue, and make decisions - they're being studied for hints about new medicines as we also look at recycled concrete.

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

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

Wind power helps fight climate change, but birds face growing risks as turbines spread across land and sea - this episode explores impacts and mitigation measures to protect birds and the climate.

The world's thinnest washi (traditional paper) is just 0.03 mm thick but tough, and is used to restore cultural artifacts. See Tosa's natural landscape and washi artisans at work, in time-lapse

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

Ichiko Aoba puts distinctive, whispery vocals over floating, classical guitar melodies. We explore why her music captivates listeners around the world, despite being sung in Japanese.

In this episode, we learn about the fall chrysanthemum festival and the autumnal equinox, or shubun - the nuns enjoy sushi, salad and dumplings made specially for the occasion.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

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

Tsubonoya Tomomi founded an organisation that provides prenatal and postnatal support for foreign women living in Japan. She talks about the challenges non-Japanese expectant and nursing mothers face

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: dissolving microneedles

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

92-year-old Shiraishi Yuriko teaches women in Cote d'Ivoire to make surimi, a Japanese fish paste, supporting their independence and improving nutrition across the nation.

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

Shiso: a Japanese herb gaining fans worldwide. Refreshing shiso is key in Japanese cuisine which features a lot of raw fish - see how shiso's leaves, flowers and seeds are all used in oishii dishes.

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

Tsukuda and Tsukishima sit on reclaimed land at the mouth of the Sumida River. We take in the old-town charms, discover a legacy of fishing and industry, and savour monjayaki, a local comfort food

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

Spring arrives in a snowy village, a time to garden, plant rice, and pick wild vegetables. Karl's doing his final restoration in the village. For Karl and Tina, precious moments gently flow by

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

Tsubonoya Tomomi founded an organisation that provides prenatal and postnatal support for foreign women living in Japan. She talks about the challenges non-Japanese expectant and nursing mothers face

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: dissolving microneedles

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

Ichiko Aoba puts distinctive, whispery vocals over floating, classical guitar melodies. We explore why her music captivates listeners around the world, despite being sung in Japanese.

Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka - behold the sublime beauty of Mount Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.

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

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

Tiny nematodes can survive in harsh environments, regenerate damaged tissue, and make decisions - they're being studied for hints about new medicines as we also look at recycled concrete.

92-year-old Shiraishi Yuriko teaches women in Cote d'Ivoire to make surimi, a Japanese fish paste, supporting their independence and improving nutrition across the nation.

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

Shiso: a Japanese herb gaining fans worldwide. Refreshing shiso is key in Japanese cuisine which features a lot of raw fish - see how shiso's leaves, flowers and seeds are all used in oishii dishes.

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

Tsukuda and Tsukishima sit on reclaimed land at the mouth of the Sumida River. We take in the old-town charms, discover a legacy of fishing and industry, and savour monjayaki, a local comfort food

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

Tsubonoya Tomomi founded an organisation that provides prenatal and postnatal support for foreign women living in Japan. She talks about the challenges non-Japanese expectant and nursing mothers face

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: dissolving microneedles

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

Spring arrives in a snowy village, a time to garden, plant rice, and pick wild vegetables. Karl's doing his final restoration in the village. For Karl and Tina, precious moments gently flow by

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

Lanterns still bring charm to traditional settings at night - Kyoto artisans uphold their skills despite decreasing demand, producing lanterns for use across Japan while embracing 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

Each episode of this programme sees Peter Barakan meet experts with fascinating cultural insights while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.

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

Shiso: a Japanese herb gaining fans worldwide. Refreshing shiso is key in Japanese cuisine which features a lot of raw fish - see how shiso's leaves, flowers and seeds are all used in oishii dishes.

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

Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a special unit of highly trained experts, is ready to respond when disaster strikes. We follow them as they prepare for whatever might come their way

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