NHK World - Japan 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

Kyoto dominated the oil market 1,000 years ago - various oils fuelled votive lamps, flavoured food, preserved wood, were used in pomade and cosmetics and still play a key role in the culture today.

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

Each episode of this programme sees Peter Barakan meet experts with fascinating cultural insights while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.

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 Sado, Niigata, to meet a renowned taiko drum performance group. Their meals, prepared by three dedicated women, are infused with the unique flavours of Sado, including local wild plants.

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

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

Kyoto dominated the oil market 1,000 years ago - various oils fuelled votive lamps, flavoured food, preserved wood, were used in pomade and cosmetics and still play a key role in the culture today.

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

Mishiro Kenshi creates installations with ornate bamboo lanterns known as 'take-akari' - he talks about the potential of the craft including his work to bring light to disaster-stricken communities.

Crisp, hot, and delicious Japanese gyoza - how did gyoza come to be so beloved in Japan? Taste the delicious truth for yourself!

Hop on from Narita - the air gateway to Japan - as breathtaking window views await flying above active volcanoes!

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

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

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

Each episode of this programme sees Peter Barakan meet experts with fascinating cultural insights while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.

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

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells - join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture.

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

Kyoto dominated the oil market 1,000 years ago - various oils fuelled votive lamps, flavoured food, preserved wood, were used in pomade and cosmetics and still play a key role in the culture today.

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 Sado, Niigata, to meet a renowned taiko drum performance group. Their meals, prepared by three dedicated women, are infused with the unique flavours of Sado, including local wild plants.

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.

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

Mishiro Kenshi creates installations with ornate bamboo lanterns known as 'take-akari' - he talks about the potential of the craft including his work to bring light to disaster-stricken communities.

Crisp, hot, and delicious Japanese gyoza - how did gyoza come to be so beloved in Japan? Taste the delicious truth for yourself!

Hop on from Narita - the air gateway to Japan - as breathtaking window views await flying above active volcanoes!

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

With colourful pile fabric and comfortable knits, Wakayama Prefecture is drawing global attention as a textile hub - we bring you striking images of its machines and the beat of its factories.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic 'Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.'

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season

Each episode of this programme sees Peter Barakan meet experts with fascinating cultural insights while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.

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

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells - join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture.

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

Kyoto dominated the oil market 1,000 years ago - various oils fuelled votive lamps, flavoured food, preserved wood, were used in pomade and cosmetics and still play a key role in the culture today.

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

We visit Sado, Niigata, to meet a renowned taiko drum performance group. Their meals, prepared by three dedicated women, are infused with the unique flavours of Sado, including local wild plants.

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 woman in the Philippines has developed an advanced organic fertiliser made from food waste - she hopes that her product can be a dual solution to issues of waste and poverty.

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

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells - join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture.

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. Today: Sado Island - Into the Mystic Dreams.

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 woman in the Philippines has developed an advanced organic fertiliser made from food waste - she hopes that her product can be a dual solution to issues of waste and poverty.