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.

The city has some 150 shopping areas that manifest the diversity of the local culture - some are reinventing themselves to once again become the focus of the community as well as handle overtourism.

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.

Octopuses are not only eaten in Japan, but also depicted in works of art - they may be regarded as objects of worship or even kept as pets. We untangle Japan's long relationship with these creatures.

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

At a zoo in western Japan, animals are not confined in cages. Explore the innovative approaches used to recreate natural habitats and allow visitors to experience wildlife up close.

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

Blueberries developed in Japan come in a rich variety: large, extra sweet, cluster harvested, and year-round types. From shaved ice shops to picking farms, we explore their wide appeal

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

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

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.

Journey through the air on virtual excursions from Tokyo Haneda to regional airports all over Japan - this time it's New Ishigaki Airport, islands in an emerald sea from over 40,000 feet up.

1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness - we follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.

We venture to the outskirts of Edo just after sunset - a group of women and children have come to a stream to enjoy a popular summer activity, but what could they be looking for?

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

The city has some 150 shopping areas that manifest the diversity of the local culture - some are reinventing themselves to once again become the focus of the community as well as handle overtourism.

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

Octopuses are not only eaten in Japan, but also depicted in works of art - they may be regarded as objects of worship or even kept as pets. We untangle Japan's long relationship with these creatures.

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 regions that experience heavy snowfall, railways use snowploughs in combination with other systems to keep the trains running. See how the railways maintain service in Japan's snow country

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

At a zoo in western Japan, animals are not confined in cages. Explore the innovative approaches used to recreate natural habitats and allow visitors to experience wildlife up close.

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 city has some 150 shopping areas that manifest the diversity of the local culture - some are reinventing themselves to once again become the focus of the community as well as handle overtourism.

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

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.

Soar over the silvery snow-clad expanses of northern Japan where the majestic Japanese Alps rise to greet you.

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?

Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life; long, narrow beams, bamboo stems, and leftover wood stacked high as buildings.

Iwate charcoal is known for its high quality, but it faces increased competition, and an aging and shrinking number of artisans. But one young person is trying to breathe new life into the craft

#39 I lost my wallet. To explain that you did something you didn't intend to, use the 'te' form of a verb, and add 'shite shimaimashita.' So, 'otosu' (to drop) becomes 'otoshite shimaimashita.'

Octopuses are not only eaten in Japan, but also depicted in works of art - they may be regarded as objects of worship or even kept as pets. We untangle Japan's long relationship with these creatures.

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 regions that experience heavy snowfall, railways use snowploughs in combination with other systems to keep the trains running. See how the railways maintain service in Japan's snow country

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 city has some 150 shopping areas that manifest the diversity of the local culture - some are reinventing themselves to once again become the focus of the community as well as handle overtourism.

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

At a zoo in western Japan, animals are not confined in cages. Explore the innovative approaches used to recreate natural habitats and allow visitors to experience wildlife up close.

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

Our explorer visits a historic store in Kyoto to delve into the world of wagashi and experiences making these delicate sweets that are a depiction of nature and the seasons.

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

In regions that experience heavy snowfall, railways use snowploughs in combination with other systems to keep the trains running. See how the railways maintain service in Japan's snow country

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 programme visits 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

There are more middle-aged and older single people in Japan than ever before, but not many landlords are willing to rent to them. We look at the causes and possible solutions to the problem