NHK World - Japan Monday

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Enomoto Megumi opened free learning centres modelled on traditional Japanese temple schools to provide education for disadvantaged children in Mozambique - she talks about breaking the poverty cycle.

Ari Beser's grandfather served on the planes that dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki - Harada Kosuzu's grandfather survived both. Now they are fighting for a world without nuclear weapons.

The key to achieving peace is feeling the pain of others - it's an idea Hayashida Mitsuhiro picked up from hibakusha in his native Nagasaki, and one he tries to teach young visitors to his city.

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.

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

Researchers in Japan are gathering scientific evidence on the effects of acupuncture and moxibustion - we examine how they improve stroke aftereffects, atopic dermatitis and other issues.

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

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

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.

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

Enomoto Megumi opened free learning centres modelled on traditional Japanese temple schools to provide education for disadvantaged children in Mozambique - she talks about breaking the poverty cycle.

Ari Beser's grandfather served on the planes that dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki - Harada Kosuzu's grandfather survived both. Now they are fighting for a world without nuclear weapons.

The key to achieving peace is feeling the pain of others - it's an idea Hayashida Mitsuhiro picked up from hibakusha in his native Nagasaki, and one he tries to teach young visitors to his city.

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

In a world with 10,000 nuclear weapons and endless conflict, what if an atomic bomb were dropped? This show visualises the A-bomb's impact through a man's testimony of being exposed in Hiroshima.

Yoshida Ryusei, an October matsuri, features rockets called ryusei that are made by local teams and carry community prayers high in the sky - team members pour heart and soul into their efforts.

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

Researchers in Japan are gathering scientific evidence on the effects of acupuncture and moxibustion - we examine how they improve stroke aftereffects, atopic dermatitis and other issues.

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

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

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

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

Photographer Alfie Goodrich trains his lens on the exotic flowers of subtropical Kaizoku.

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

Yakisoba: Japanese fried noodles. Chef Rika shows us an original recipe with shredded cabbage and a thin omelette, and introduces an authentic recipe from a yakisoba restaurant in Tokyo. Let's dig in!

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

Iwagi, an island in the Seto Inland Sea, is home to some 4,000 sakura trees - visitors and locals alike gather to enjoy the cherry blossoms each spring. Join us as we explore an island in full bloom.

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

Researchers in Japan are gathering scientific evidence on the effects of acupuncture and moxibustion - we examine how they improve stroke aftereffects, atopic dermatitis and other issues.

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

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

Japanese fashion is embracing sustainable ideas and new forms of individual expression - I'm George Williams... come along with me as we dig a little deeper!

Featured recipe: Ginger Chicken Wings. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

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

Photographer Alfie Goodrich trains his lens on the exotic flowers of subtropical Kaizoku.