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

Set out on a journey through Nagasaki, a cultural gateway shaped by tides and time - wander old streets before sailing to Fukue, where ocean vistas and the quiet harmony of distant cultures await.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

Today: asking others for favours. Warni Letty Yuhara from Indonesia works at a farm in Ibaraki Prefecture - she struggles with others to stay late, so she tackles a role play challenge to improve.

Komuro Maito makes dyes from things normally discarded like fruit skins or twigs, but the results are stunning. Colours vary by plant and even by season - as he often says, 'Trash is treasure'.

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 Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital was one of the only hospitals still standing after the dropping of the atomic bomb - newly-uncovered files shed light on the ensuing weeks and months at the hospital.

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

Some 76 years after the atomic bomb was unleashed on the city of Nagasaki, NHK and the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum asked survivors to create pictures, preserving their memories for future generations.

NHK Hiroshima's theme song by PORNOGRAFFITTI, marking 80 years since the city was atomic bombed - full of wishes and prayers for peace, it depicts a streetcar that ran three days after the bombing.

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 a bustling garment district, Sentier is now home to many Internet start-ups and hosts new restaurants, galleries and boutiques that make it a dynamic hub for trendsetting businesses in Paris.

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

Shizuoka has everything from beaches to mountains, but our road this time takes us through its deep forests, from wild rides on timber trails to a wild taste experience in the birthplace of wasabi.

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

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

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time: cool R&B-rooted J-Pop from girl duo Natsudaidai and EDM-influenced rock from THE SIXTH LIE - both acts are in the J-Melo studio to chat and perform.

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7.

Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at scissors. After arriving in Japan, they evolved in unique ways.

Watch Noh rehearsals in Tokyo's romantic Kagurazaka district with a kitty named Torakichi, then follow an alley cat to a popular coffee shop before enjoying geisha shamisen performances after dark.

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

Set out on a journey through Nagasaki, a cultural gateway shaped by tides and time - wander old streets before sailing to Fukue, where ocean vistas and the quiet harmony of distant cultures await.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

Today: asking others for favours. Warni Letty Yuhara from Indonesia works at a farm in Ibaraki Prefecture - she struggles with others to stay late, so she tackles a role play challenge to improve.

Komuro Maito makes dyes from things normally discarded like fruit skins or twigs, but the results are stunning. Colours vary by plant and even by season - as he often says, 'Trash is treasure'.

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 Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital was one of the only hospitals still standing after the dropping of the atomic bomb - newly-uncovered files shed light on the ensuing weeks and months at the hospital.

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

Some 76 years after the atomic bomb was unleashed on the city of Nagasaki, NHK and the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum asked survivors to create pictures, preserving their memories for future generations.

NHK Hiroshima's theme song by PORNOGRAFFITTI, marking 80 years since the city was atomic bombed - full of wishes and prayers for peace, it depicts a streetcar that ran three days after the bombing.

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

Shizuoka has everything from beaches to mountains, but our road this time takes us through its deep forests, from wild rides on timber trails to a wild taste experience in the birthplace of wasabi.

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

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

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time: cool R&B-rooted J-Pop from girl duo Natsudaidai and EDM-influenced rock from THE SIXTH LIE - both acts are in the J-Melo studio to chat and perform.

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7.

Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at scissors. After arriving in Japan, they evolved in unique ways.

Watch Noh rehearsals in Tokyo's romantic Kagurazaka district with a kitty named Torakichi, then follow an alley cat to a popular coffee shop before enjoying geisha shamisen performances after dark.

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 a bustling garment district, Sentier is now home to many Internet start-ups and hosts new restaurants, galleries and boutiques that make it a dynamic hub for trendsetting businesses in Paris.

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

Set out on a journey through Nagasaki, a cultural gateway shaped by tides and time - wander old streets before sailing to Fukue, where ocean vistas and the quiet harmony of distant cultures await.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

Today: asking others for favours. Warni Letty Yuhara from Indonesia works at a farm in Ibaraki Prefecture - she struggles with others to stay late, so she tackles a role play challenge to improve.

Komuro Maito makes dyes from things normally discarded like fruit skins or twigs, but the results are stunning. Colours vary by plant and even by season - as he often says, 'Trash is treasure'.

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 Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital was one of the only hospitals still standing after the dropping of the atomic bomb - newly-uncovered files shed light on the ensuing weeks and months at the hospital.

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

Some 76 years after the atomic bomb was unleashed on the city of Nagasaki, NHK and the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum asked survivors to create pictures, preserving their memories for future generations.

NHK Hiroshima's theme song by PORNOGRAFFITTI, marking 80 years since the city was atomic bombed - full of wishes and prayers for peace, it depicts a streetcar that ran three days after the bombing.

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

Shizuoka has everything from beaches to mountains, but our road this time takes us through its deep forests, from wild rides on timber trails to a wild taste experience in the birthplace of wasabi.

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

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

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time: cool R&B-rooted J-Pop from girl duo Natsudaidai and EDM-influenced rock from THE SIXTH LIE - both acts are in the J-Melo studio to chat and perform.

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7.

Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at scissors. After arriving in Japan, they evolved in unique ways.

Watch Noh rehearsals in Tokyo's romantic Kagurazaka district with a kitty named Torakichi, then follow an alley cat to a popular coffee shop before enjoying geisha shamisen performances after dark.

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

Set out on a journey through Nagasaki, a cultural gateway shaped by tides and time - wander old streets before sailing to Fukue, where ocean vistas and the quiet harmony of distant cultures await.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

Today: asking others for favours. Warni Letty Yuhara from Indonesia works at a farm in Ibaraki Prefecture - she struggles with others to stay late, so she tackles a role play challenge to improve.

Komuro Maito makes dyes from things normally discarded like fruit skins or twigs, but the results are stunning. Colours vary by plant and even by season - as he often says, 'Trash is treasure'.

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 a bustling garment district, Sentier is now home to many Internet start-ups and hosts new restaurants, galleries and boutiques that make it a dynamic hub for trendsetting businesses in Paris.

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

Aditya Sharma seeks a sustainable balance between protecting the planet and meeting consumer demand for clothing - he explores a Japanese tradition in the hopes of finding inspiration.

Pianist Sumino Hayato is winning international acclaim for a style that blends various genres while remaining rooted in classical music - he tells us what he hopes to communicate through his art.

We follow a Ukrainian music duo performing in Nagasaki's Sasebo City and formed by Alek Pashkowski and Vadym Bezvuliak, and Spanish-born Anna Fornieles Orti, who runs a pottery school in Osaka.

When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land

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 Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Nii Oshima Island.

...Your Life. Mount Fuji is known for its repeated eruptions - after 300 years of silence, we can expect another eruption soon. Learn how to protect yourself from volcanic disasters.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

Practical knowledge to save yourself from natural disaster - in this episode, we learn how to evacuate from floods and rainstorms.

We introduce NHK's live international coverage of Japan's Upper House election which took place in July 2025 - we go behind the scenes and see NHK's crew rehearsing until the very last minute.

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

From finding business successors to preserving prized recipes, this episode focuses on ensuring the survival of companies and products that are at risk of disappearing.

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

Kiriake Chieko helped cremate schoolmates after the atomic bombing in Hiroshima - at 95, as the oldest surviving witness, she continues to give her testimony urging people to hold on dearly to peace.

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

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 follow a Ukrainian music duo performing in Nagasaki's Sasebo City and formed by Alek Pashkowski and Vadym Bezvuliak, and Spanish-born Anna Fornieles Orti, who runs a pottery school in Osaka.

When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land