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

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives

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

Raden, a decorative lacquerware technique, uses the glimmering inner layer of shells. The inlay appears to float resplendently on the black lacquer, inspiring artisans to take the art into the future

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

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan

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 with us across Tokyo Bay through a massive work of tunnel and bridge engineering, and discover the many systems designed to keep travellers safe at all times

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

Amazake, a traditional fermented drink made from rice and koji, is rich in nutrients with a mild sweetness that enhances recipes - discover the hidden power of this drinkable IV drip.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives

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

Hosono Hitomi's botanically-themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world - she talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique.

Peaches take the spotlight - from June to October, new varieties appear every two weeks letting people enjoy them for months. Big, sweet and juicy, discover the charm of Japan's finest peaches.

On hot and humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes - we learn about the tools Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight these pesky insects.

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

Raden, a decorative lacquerware technique, uses the glimmering inner layer of shells. The inlay appears to float resplendently on the black lacquer, inspiring artisans to take the art into the future

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

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan

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.

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

Journey with us across Tokyo Bay through a massive work of tunnel and bridge engineering, and discover the many systems designed to keep travellers safe at all times

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

Raden, a decorative lacquerware technique, uses the glimmering inner layer of shells. The inlay appears to float resplendently on the black lacquer, inspiring artisans to take the art into the future

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

Hosono Hitomi's botanically-themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world - she talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique.

Introducing asari, Japan's most popular clam - visit Aichi to feast your eyes on asari dishes and see how they're cultivated using suspended cages. How about diving for some giant asari?

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?

Far from the ocean, a small community in the mountains of Western Japan bonds over ancient whales. An amateur excavation club digs up fossils while providing residents with a sense of belonging

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

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan

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.

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

Raden, a decorative lacquerware technique, uses the glimmering inner layer of shells. The inlay appears to float resplendently on the black lacquer, inspiring artisans to take the art into the future

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 with us across Tokyo Bay through a massive work of tunnel and bridge engineering, and discover the many systems designed to keep travellers safe at all times

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

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

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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.

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

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

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.