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

Horses take centre stage in the ancient capital's events including two May festivals, the Aoi Matsuri that boasts ornate historical attire and the 1,200-year-old Fujinomori-sai.

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

Scholar Minakata Kumagusu made contributions to biology, folklore, and other fields. He laid the foundation for environmental conservation in Japan. We explore the environments that inspired his work.

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

More than just a meal! Enjoy lunch around Japan, learning about people's lives and workplaces and the stories behind workers' daily meals.

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.

Horses take centre stage in the ancient capital's events including two May festivals, the Aoi Matsuri that boasts ornate historical attire and the 1,200-year-old Fujinomori-sai.

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

Maksym Haichenko has created a free Japanese language learning app for fellow Ukrainian evacuees at the Japanese IT company where he works. He talks about the development process.

Let's drive through Chiba Prefecture! We depart from Tokyo Station and enjoy magic hour at scenic Byobugaura. Along the way, encounter Chiba's traditions and be amazed by their artistic quality.

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Izumi no Kami Kanesada, the much-loved sword of the 'Shogun's last samurai' Hijikata Toshizo.

Pleasure seekers take in an aquatics show on a river - seemingly a display of ragtag theatricality, the performers here are actually practising a centuries-old form of swimming.

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

Scholar Minakata Kumagusu made contributions to biology, folklore, and other fields. He laid the foundation for environmental conservation in Japan. We explore the environments that inspired his work.

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

JR West's Limited Express Yakumo has been renewed and boldly redesigned inside and out with improvements made to the comfort and ride quality - join us as we feature the new Yakumo.

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

Horses take centre stage in the ancient capital's events including two May festivals, the Aoi Matsuri that boasts ornate historical attire and the 1,200-year-old Fujinomori-sai.

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

More than just a meal! Enjoy lunch around Japan, learning about people's lives and workplaces and the stories behind workers' daily meals.

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.

Maksym Haichenko has created a free Japanese language learning app for fellow Ukrainian evacuees at the Japanese IT company where he works. He talks about the development process.

Let's drive through Chiba Prefecture! We depart from Tokyo Station and enjoy magic hour at scenic Byobugaura. Along the way, encounter Chiba's traditions and be amazed by their artistic quality.

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Izumi no Kami Kanesada, the much-loved sword of the 'Shogun's last samurai' Hijikata Toshizo.

Pleasure seekers take in an aquatics show on a river - seemingly a display of ragtag theatricality, the performers here are actually practising a centuries-old form of swimming.

An improper diagnosis in early childhood led Shibasaki Akane to spend nearly half her life in a world without words - we follow her as she expands her horizons and moves toward an independent future.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's 'The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin.'

Scholar Minakata Kumagusu made contributions to biology, folklore, and other fields. He laid the foundation for environmental conservation in Japan. We explore the environments that inspired his work.

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

JR West's Limited Express Yakumo has been renewed and boldly redesigned inside and out with improvements made to the comfort and ride quality - join us as we feature the new Yakumo.

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

Horses take centre stage in the ancient capital's events including two May festivals, the Aoi Matsuri that boasts ornate historical attire and the 1,200-year-old Fujinomori-sai.

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

More than just a meal! Enjoy lunch around Japan, learning about people's lives and workplaces and the stories behind workers' daily meals.

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