NHK World - Japan HD Friday

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

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.

50 years after the Vietnam War ended, some veterans are still on duty not as fighters, but as volunteer guardians of their hometowns - we go on a night patrol in Canh Thuy Ward.

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.

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.

Take a drive in Kagoshima! After circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, we head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilising geothermal energy where you'll feel the vitality of the Earth!

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

Bargain-hunters and people decluttering their homes flock to a huge thrift store near Tokyo. For three days, we asked customers what drew them to this place filled with an array of second-hand goods.

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

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

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

Yoshioka Hideto has led the international NGO Japan Heart for over 20 years - providing free medical support in developing nations, he shares plans to establish a hub for paediatric care in Cambodia.

Milk has sustained humanity for centuries, but today it's under threat worldwide. As cows exposed to heat stress under climate change produce less milk, what does the future hold for milk production?

A young man from Vietnam is using his own struggles finding an apartment in Japan to help other foreigners get settled - if you're new to Japan and face similar challenges, tell us.

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

50 years after the Vietnam War ended, some veterans are still on duty not as fighters, but as volunteer guardians of their hometowns - we go on a night patrol in Canh Thuy Ward.

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.

Take a drive in Kagoshima! After circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, we head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilising geothermal energy where you'll feel the vitality of the Earth!

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: The New Era of Japanese Modern Design. A fusion of rational Western Modernism and traditional Japanese materials and skills. Explore the beauty and potential of Japanese Modern Design

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

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

Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionising the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green 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

50 years after the Vietnam War ended, some veterans are still on duty not as fighters, but as volunteer guardians of their hometowns - we go on a night patrol in Canh Thuy Ward.

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

Yoshioka Hideto has led the international NGO Japan Heart for over 20 years - providing free medical support in developing nations, he shares plans to establish a hub for paediatric care in Cambodia.

Milk has sustained humanity for centuries, but today it's under threat worldwide. As cows exposed to heat stress under climate change produce less milk, what does the future hold for milk production?

In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life - it was also characterised by unique customs and beliefs.

Immunotherapy is offering a new approach to uterine cancer - genetic testing can help predict how effective it may be. We also explore a new iPS cell-based treatment that rejuvenates immune cells.

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.

Take a drive in Kagoshima! After circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, we head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilising geothermal energy where you'll feel the vitality of the Earth!

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: The New Era of Japanese Modern Design. A fusion of rational Western Modernism and traditional Japanese materials and skills. Explore the beauty and potential of Japanese Modern Design

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

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

50 years after the Vietnam War ended, some veterans are still on duty not as fighters, but as volunteer guardians of their hometowns - we go on a night patrol in Canh Thuy Ward.

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 young man from Vietnam is using his own struggles finding an apartment in Japan to help other foreigners get settled - if you're new to Japan and face similar challenges, tell us.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, curved escalators.

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

Unsolved Cases: Baby mix-ups occurred repeatedly in Japanese hospitals between the 1950s and 70s. An investigation to trace a man's biological parents brings into question the meaning of identity

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

Toei Animation turns 70! We trace the history of a studio that opened new paths for Japanese anime, explore its global push with Dragon Ball, and visit production on the latest One Piece

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

Train rides provide panoramas of landscapes and lifestyles, with opportunities to hop off and meet the people. The tracks run to well-known and less-explored parts of Japan.

Family restaurants are uniquely Japanese establishments, popular not only with families but also with solo diners these days. They offer a wide array of creative dishes and a fun dining experience

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: The New Era of Japanese Modern Design. A fusion of rational Western Modernism and traditional Japanese materials and skills. Explore the beauty and potential of Japanese Modern Design

Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries. Watch out, too, for the delightful illustrations!

Learn the principles of programming without a computer. Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of 5 core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction, and simulation

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

Yaobikuni was said to be a woman in the fishing town of Obama who was given eternal youth after consuming mermaid flesh, but this envied gift instead condemned her to an apparent life of sorrow

Kobe boasts the most street pianos in Japan. In an underground mall, a popular piano becomes a hub where people from all walks of life play from the heart

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

...Your Life. Droughts are increasing and simulations predict that megadroughts could occur in the future - discover Japan's technology that could solve water scarcity.

Tagawa Kinya (Design engineer) investigates the process of design by looking at the work of Yanagi Sori, who shaped products by making models using different materials

One of the most popular plays, Chushingura is based on a sensational historical incident when 47 masterless samurai avenged the death of their lord - Kataoka Ainosuke explores it in a two-part series.