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

Elisabeth Llopis explores Nishio in Aichi Prefecture, a historic town that is one of Japan's largest producers of matcha.

NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together

Chef Saito makes pan-fried eggplant with a savoury miso and sesame glaze in a Japanese home cooking class - paired with fine white somen noodles, this tasty summer dish is sure to whet your appetite!

NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together

An apartment building in Kobe offers residents on-site care - the lounge is open to the public and locals and kids gather to socialise. We spend three days in the comforting warmth of a shared home.

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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 14, Day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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 new treatment for irregular heartbeats, pulsed field ablation, or PFA, reduces patient burden and offers high success rates. We also explore a food component that may help prevent the condition.

Labor of Love: This episode features initiatives designed to provide support for struggling parents from childbirth through childcare

Newsroom Tokyo dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues

In March 2026, photographer Hamamoto Kanade won a prestigious award for work themed on the underwater suicide squads organized near the end of the Second World War. She tells us about the project

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode looks at words related to theatre. Explore the unique culture behind them.

#38 I prefer outside. / To say which of 2 options you prefer, say the name of your choice, and 'no hoo ga ii desu.'

Newsroom Tokyo dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues

Chef Saito makes pan-fried eggplant with a savoury miso and sesame glaze in a Japanese home cooking class - paired with fine white somen noodles, this tasty summer dish is sure to whet your appetite!

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 apartment building in Kobe offers residents on-site care - the lounge is open to the public and locals and kids gather to socialise. We spend three days in the comforting warmth of a shared home.

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 looks at energy savings and carbon reduction in Japan's leading train systems - including hydrogen fuel cells and silicon carbide power electronics - and visualising emotions.

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

Elisabeth Llopis explores Nishio in Aichi Prefecture, a historic town that is one of Japan's largest producers of matcha.

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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 15, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Chef Saito makes pan-fried eggplant with a savoury miso and sesame glaze in a Japanese home cooking class - paired with fine white somen noodles, this tasty summer dish is sure to whet your appetite!

Newsroom Tokyo dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues

In March 2026, photographer Hamamoto Kanade won a prestigious award for work themed on the underwater suicide squads organized near the end of the Second World War. She tells us about the project

Sawara Taisai looks back 300 years to a time when the town of Sawara was a vibrant cultural centre - large and elaborately decorated floats are paraded through the streets during the event.

Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter - on the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat unfazed by the rain. Where is he going?

Claude Mythos is a frontier AI model said to possess an unmatched ability to detect system vulnerabilities. Companies are now scrambling to come up with defences against Mythos-level cyberattacks

An apartment building in Kobe offers residents on-site care - the lounge is open to the public and locals and kids gather to socialise. We spend three days in the comforting warmth of a shared home.

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 looks at energy savings and carbon reduction in Japan's leading train systems - including hydrogen fuel cells and silicon carbide power electronics - and visualising emotions.

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

Elisabeth Llopis explores Nishio in Aichi Prefecture, a historic town that is one of Japan's largest producers of matcha.

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

Chef Saito makes pan-fried eggplant with a savoury miso and sesame glaze in a Japanese home cooking class - paired with fine white somen noodles, this tasty summer dish is sure to whet your appetite!

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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 15, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Nagoya is a major urban centre situated between Tokyo and Osaka. We marvel at the city's ultra-wide roads and grid-like layout and learn how its laid-back charm was shaped over the centuries

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

In June 2026, Taniguchi Goro's latest feature won the Audience Award at the prestigious Animafest Zagreb film festival. He talks about his genre-spanning works and his dedication to animation

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: automatic floodgates

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

Every year, breeders of colourful carp (koi) compete in Tokyo for the title of world champion - brothers Futoshi and Shigeru Mano endured a devastating earthquake and are seeking victory.

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 looks at energy savings and carbon reduction in Japan's leading train systems - including hydrogen fuel cells and silicon carbide power electronics - and visualising emotions.

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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 15, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Nagoya is a major urban centre situated between Tokyo and Osaka. We marvel at the city's ultra-wide roads and grid-like layout and learn how its laid-back charm was shaped over the centuries