NHK World - Japan Tomorrow

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 variety of programmes focusing on Japan.

Cambodia has witnessed remarkable economic growth and women are on track to be the next driving force - with government support, more women are opting to launch their own businesses.

Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.

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

Even as record-breaking snow blankets Kanazawa on the Sea of Japan coast, a car rental business stays open for its customers. For three days in January, we asked them where they will go and why

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: Bodies. As AI, digital and virtual spaces take over, thinking about physical bodies is more important than ever - explore the role of designs which are rooted in human physicality.

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of programmes focusing on Japan.

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

Leading Japanese dancer and choreographer Kondo Ryohei served as director of the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Deaflympics in November 2025 - he talks about the potential of physical expression.

Data centres, the engines of our digital age, consume vast energy and drive a surge in CO2 emissions that intensify climate risks while powering global connectivity.

David Bull came to Japan to master the art of woodblock printing - he learned valuable lessons about Japanese culture and that there is more to the works of art than the paper they are printed on.

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

Cambodia has witnessed remarkable economic growth and women are on track to be the next driving force - with government support, more women are opting to launch their own businesses.

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 culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.

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 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 variety of programmes focusing on 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

Kobayashi Kunio is a celebrated bonsai artist working to secure the future of this traditional art form through outreach to children and through efforts to protect the iconic shimpaku juniper.

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

Cambodia has witnessed remarkable economic growth and women are on track to be the next driving force - with government support, more women are opting to launch their own businesses.

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

Leading Japanese dancer and choreographer Kondo Ryohei served as director of the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Deaflympics in November 2025 - he talks about the potential of physical expression.

Data centres, the engines of our digital age, consume vast energy and drive a surge in CO2 emissions that intensify climate risks while powering global connectivity.

A young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye - from the way they're looking at each other, it's clear there's something between them.

Japanese research shows that losing three per cent of body weight in three months can reduce disease risk - learn weight loss tips from a doctor who has helped over 3,000 people at her obesity clinic.

Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.

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 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 variety of programmes focusing on 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

Cambodia has witnessed remarkable economic growth and women are on track to be the next driving force - with government support, more women are opting to launch their own businesses.

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

David Bull came to Japan to master the art of woodblock printing - he learned valuable lessons about Japanese culture and that there is more to the works of art than the paper they are printed on.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, eggshell field chalk.

How do we deal with modern clutter? From clever decluttering techniques in tiny homes to refined organisation methods practiced by experts, we explore the Japanese sense of beauty in tidying up

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

When the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima, 78 people who were within 500 metres of the hypocentre survived - we visualise what happened at ground zero that day based on rare recordings of eyewitnesses.

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

Climb Japan's tallest mountain on a quiet, scenic route with the right gear, stay overnight in a traditional mountain hut, pass the mid-mountain crater, and head toward the thrilling summit!

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 in Ibaraki and Tochigi, looking for the bounties of spring. We meet a farming couple growing sweet bell peppers and a motorcycle shop owner who restored a beloved classic model

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 selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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 features the aquatic Namikozo, which warns locals in the area of the Enshu-nada Sea of coming changes in the weather by beating its drum to give waves a distinct rumbling tone.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

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 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. Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

Miyamae Yoshiyuki (Fashion designer) visits Kochi. Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations. Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity

From the colourful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa to the thrilling climax, kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the second half of 'Chushingura'.