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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

PORNOGRAFFITTI make a song for NHK Hiroshima to convey efforts for peace 80 years on from its atomic bombing; we cover their struggle, from meeting survivors who inspire the lyrics to its recording.

Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine; along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!

...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.

Graphic designer Kikuchi Atsuki is drawn to enamelware that reflects the creators' own instincts - he talks about the appeal of designs made and used by the same person.

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-American Takeshi Furumoto, born in an incarceration camp and raised in Hiroshima after the atomic bombing, fought in the Vietnam War - he travels in search of closure to his complicated past.

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 film follows the lives and words of three people - two atomic bomb survivors and a young ally - to convey a powerful wish: make Nagasaki the last place to experience the horrors of the atom bomb.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

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 castle 200km north of Tokyo was a battleground in Japan's last civil war in the mid-19th century - modern warfare did not bring it down. We look at the secrets to the its strengths and its lords.

Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture is a known castle town - in one commercial area sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

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 two-part series on EXPO 2025 and its theme, Designing Future Society for Our Lives. Meet the people taking on challenges for a better future.

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

The streetcar that survived the atom bomb and still runs today is a symbol of Hiroshima's recovery - travel 20km to visit two Unesco World Heritage Sites, the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Jinja.

Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at the significance of cats in 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

PORNOGRAFFITTI make a song for NHK Hiroshima to convey efforts for peace 80 years on from its atomic bombing; we cover their struggle, from meeting survivors who inspire the lyrics to its recording.

Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine; along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!

...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.

Graphic designer Kikuchi Atsuki is drawn to enamelware that reflects the creators' own instincts - he talks about the appeal of designs made and used by the same person.

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-American Takeshi Furumoto, born in an incarceration camp and raised in Hiroshima after the atomic bombing, fought in the Vietnam War - he travels in search of closure to his complicated past.

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 film follows the lives and words of three people - two atomic bomb survivors and a young ally - to convey a powerful wish: make Nagasaki the last place to experience the horrors of the atom bomb.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

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.

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

The streetcar that survived the atom bomb and still runs today is a symbol of Hiroshima's recovery - travel 20km to visit two Unesco World Heritage Sites, the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Jinja.

Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at the significance of cats in 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

A castle 200km north of Tokyo was a battleground in Japan's last civil war in the mid-19th century - modern warfare did not bring it down. We look at the secrets to the its strengths and its lords.

Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture is a known castle town - in one commercial area sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

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

PORNOGRAFFITTI make a song for NHK Hiroshima to convey efforts for peace 80 years on from its atomic bombing; we cover their struggle, from meeting survivors who inspire the lyrics to its recording.

Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine; along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!

...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.

Graphic designer Kikuchi Atsuki is drawn to enamelware that reflects the creators' own instincts - he talks about the appeal of designs made and used by the same person.

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-American Takeshi Furumoto, born in an incarceration camp and raised in Hiroshima after the atomic bombing, fought in the Vietnam War - he travels in search of closure to his complicated past.

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 film follows the lives and words of three people - two atomic bomb survivors and a young ally - to convey a powerful wish: make Nagasaki the last place to experience the horrors of the atom bomb.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

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.

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

The streetcar that survived the atom bomb and still runs today is a symbol of Hiroshima's recovery - travel 20km to visit two Unesco World Heritage Sites, the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Jinja.

Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at the significance of cats in 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

PORNOGRAFFITTI make a song for NHK Hiroshima to convey efforts for peace 80 years on from its atomic bombing; we cover their struggle, from meeting survivors who inspire the lyrics to its recording.

Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine; along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!

...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.

Graphic designer Kikuchi Atsuki is drawn to enamelware that reflects the creators' own instincts - he talks about the appeal of designs made and used by the same person.

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 castle 200km north of Tokyo was a battleground in Japan's last civil war in the mid-19th century - modern warfare did not bring it down. We look at the secrets to the its strengths and its lords.

Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture is a known castle town - in one commercial area sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

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

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

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

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'.