NHK World - Japan Wednesday

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 visit Mount Mitake in western Tokyo - known for the Shinto shrine on its summit and sacred areas of virtually unspoiled nature - to learn about samurai devotees and mountain worship traditions.

Kuwayama Norihiko has been providing psychological care for over 20 years to children traumatised by war in places such as Palestine and the former Yugoslavia - he talks about being there for others.

The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is 'Japan's Top Inventions'

Kitamura Asako is the first female floatmaker in the 300-year history of Aomori's Nebuta Matsuri and battling prejudice as she upholds this male tradition while also imbuing a fresh new sensibility.

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

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Professor Takanori Takebe of Tokyo Medical and Dental University is breaking new ground with research on iPS cell-derived organoids - discover how lives could be saved with Takebe's bold new ideas.

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

We visit Mount Mitake in western Tokyo - known for the Shinto shrine on its summit and sacred areas of virtually unspoiled nature - to learn about samurai devotees and mountain worship traditions.

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

Okumura Arisa created the Slow Order Cafe, a pop-up concept staffed entirely by people who stutter - she talks about her speech impediment and the vision behind her project.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

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

Kuwayama Norihiko has been providing psychological care for over 20 years to children traumatised by war in places such as Palestine and the former Yugoslavia - he talks about being there for others.

The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is 'Japan's Top Inventions'

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

Kitamura Asako is the first female floatmaker in the 300-year history of Aomori's Nebuta Matsuri and battling prejudice as she upholds this male tradition while also imbuing a fresh new sensibility.

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

Turnips are a versatile ingredient that spark the imagination of skilled chefs - visit Japan's largest turnip production area and explore a variety of dishes from Japanese to French cuisine.

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 visit Mount Mitake in western Tokyo - known for the Shinto shrine on its summit and sacred areas of virtually unspoiled nature - to learn about samurai devotees and mountain worship traditions.

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

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Kuwayama Norihiko has been providing psychological care for over 20 years to children traumatised by war in places such as Palestine and the former Yugoslavia - he talks about being there for others.

The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is 'Japan's Top Inventions'

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

Okumura Arisa created the Slow Order Cafe, a pop-up concept staffed entirely by people who stutter - she talks about her speech impediment and the vision behind her project.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

Professor Takanori Takebe of Tokyo Medical and Dental University is breaking new ground with research on iPS cell-derived organoids - discover how lives could be saved with Takebe's bold new ideas.

Kitamura Asako is the first female floatmaker in the 300-year history of Aomori's Nebuta Matsuri and battling prejudice as she upholds this male tradition while also imbuing a fresh new sensibility.

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

Turnips are a versatile ingredient that spark the imagination of skilled chefs - visit Japan's largest turnip production area and explore a variety of dishes from Japanese to French cuisine.

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 visit Mount Mitake in western Tokyo - known for the Shinto shrine on its summit and sacred areas of virtually unspoiled nature - to learn about samurai devotees and mountain worship traditions.

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

Kuwayama Norihiko has been providing psychological care for over 20 years to children traumatised by war in places such as Palestine and the former Yugoslavia - he talks about being there for others.

The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is 'Japan's Top Inventions'

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

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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: The Cinema Capital, the professionals behind the samurai filming industry. The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years - we dive deep into its core in this programme.

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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

Wakocha, a black tea grown and processed in Japan, is winning major international awards. To discover why, Peter Barakan speaks to tea farmers, picks tea leaves and tastes different varieties.

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

Turnips are a versatile ingredient that spark the imagination of skilled chefs - visit Japan's largest turnip production area and explore a variety of dishes from Japanese to French cuisine.

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

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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: The Cinema Capital, the professionals behind the samurai filming industry. The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years - we dive deep into its core in this programme.