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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 Japan, Buddhist temple land has become the target of profiteers. Many temples in financial difficulty are being sold off, leading to cases where graves and entrusted remains are going missing

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

In the Philippines, a lengthy COVID-19 lockdown sparked unemployment that broke families apart. One theatre troupe offers sanctuary to kids who support each other through life's hardships.

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

Explore Japan through nature in Yamaguchi, Honshu's western tip. See Omijima from the sea, explore Akiyoshidai caves, experience samurai culture in Shimonoseki, and enjoy Hawaiian hula in Suo-Oshima

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 17, Day 5 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

Japan's night trains all but disappeared with the expansion of the Shinkansen - now the last remaining sleeper expresses, along with a new night train, are trending once more. We take a closer look.

In Japan, Buddhist temple land has become the target of profiteers. Many temples in financial difficulty are being sold off, leading to cases where graves and entrusted remains are going missing

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

Yagisawa Satoshi's novel, 'Days at the Morisaki Bookshop,' has been translated into 50 languages. He talks about the inspiration behind a heartwarming story that captivated readers around the globe

The US-Iran conflict led to what the IEA called the worst-ever energy crisis, and more power demand was predicted with the summer heat. How do the crisis and a surge in coal use affect climate change?

A spotlight on our diverse international community as we report on issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan.

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 the Philippines, a lengthy COVID-19 lockdown sparked unemployment that broke families apart. One theatre troupe offers sanctuary to kids who support each other through life's hardships.

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

Explore Japan through nature in Yamaguchi, Honshu's western tip. See Omijima from the sea, explore Akiyoshidai caves, experience samurai culture in Shimonoseki, and enjoy Hawaiian hula in Suo-Oshima

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: Guruguru Designs. Nature's spirals, circles, and swirls are reflected in 'guruguru' designs. From prehistoric pottery to modern art and fashion, these shapes still fascinate us today

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 Japan, Buddhist temple land has become the target of profiteers. Many temples in financial difficulty are being sold off, leading to cases where graves and entrusted remains are going missing

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 18, Day 6 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

In the Philippines, a lengthy COVID-19 lockdown sparked unemployment that broke families apart. One theatre troupe offers sanctuary to kids who support each other through life's hardships.

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

Yagisawa Satoshi's novel, 'Days at the Morisaki Bookshop,' has been translated into 50 languages. He talks about the inspiration behind a heartwarming story that captivated readers around the globe

The US-Iran conflict led to what the IEA called the worst-ever energy crisis, and more power demand was predicted with the summer heat. How do the crisis and a surge in coal use affect climate change?

Mt. Fuji's Faces: We observe 'Red Fuji' and 'Black Fuji', two dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mt. Fuji mean to the people of Edo?

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.

Explore Japan through nature in Yamaguchi, Honshu's western tip. See Omijima from the sea, explore Akiyoshidai caves, experience samurai culture in Shimonoseki, and enjoy Hawaiian hula in Suo-Oshima

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: Guruguru Designs. Nature's spirals, circles, and swirls are reflected in 'guruguru' designs. From prehistoric pottery to modern art and fashion, these shapes still fascinate us today

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 Japan, Buddhist temple land has become the target of profiteers. Many temples in financial difficulty are being sold off, leading to cases where graves and entrusted remains are going missing

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 the Philippines, a lengthy COVID-19 lockdown sparked unemployment that broke families apart. One theatre troupe offers sanctuary to kids who support each other through life's hardships.

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 spotlight on our diverse international community as we report on issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan.

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

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 18, Day 6 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

Once extinct in Japan, the toki has been reintroduced. Today, nearly 500 of these magnificent birds live in the wild. Cameras follow them throughout the four seasons, along with their human helpers

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

Journey across Japan to discover its many giant trees. Some of these majestic arboreal colossi are over 1,000 years old and have been revered as sacred protectors of local communities and cultures

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

We ride through Akita's fleeting summer, meeting artisans of local products, such as Inaniwa udon noodles and Honjo kokeshi. We also visit summer festival performers and feel their strong passion

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: Guruguru Designs. Nature's spirals, circles, and swirls are reflected in 'guruguru' designs. From prehistoric pottery to modern art and fashion, these shapes still fascinate us today

The proactive science education programme that encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries that puzzle them.

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

Eggplants (nasu) take the spotlight - enjoy juicy mizu-nasu and melt-in-your-mouth Kamo nasu, and discover the surprising range of Japanese eggplants from traditional shojin ryori to sweets

Let's drive through Chiba Prefecture! We depart from Tokyo Station and enjoy magic hour at scenic Byobugaura. Along the way, encounter Chiba's traditions and be amazed by their artistic quality.

It's late at night, and all are fast asleep when a young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house and attend to a rooster. What could the pair be up to?

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 18, Day 6 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

The world's first robot fire brigade has been developed in Japan - see how these incredible robots equipped with AI can tackle large-scale fires in areas that are inaccessible to humans.

Ehime / Nagazumi Takashi (musician). Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.

How do the cast and crew prepare for a kabuki performance? Actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the rehearsals and technical complexities of a recent nationwide tour