NHK World - Japan Today

Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine

With betting tickets in hand, customers at a no-frills bar near a motorboat racing stadium in Fukuoka ride the ups and downs of the exciting races - for three days we follow their fortunes.

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.

In Japan, extremely powerful lightning known as a superbolt can occur in the Hokuriku region during winter - what is the source of a power which is comparable to a small nuclear explosion?

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

Hip osteoarthritis causes severe pain and may require artificial hip joint surgery - a Japanese university and a company have developed a long-lasting artificial joint offering hope to many patients.

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

Estella Mak visits Seto to explore a ceramic heritage dating back at least 1,000 years that is vibrant today - she gets hands-on in workshops and tries a local comfort food that replenished potters.

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

Amblyopia is a condition where vision in one eye doesn't develop properly - Ishigaki Yo has created a device that improves vision through gaming. He talks about designing products that benefit society.

A-bomb survivor trees are treasured in Hiroshima - one cherry tree in a schoolyard has forged a bond with a former student and brought her hope and enduring joy after the bombing.

Have a cold? Take a cheese shower! A father has once again fallen victim to the filter bubble - when it comes to searching for health information, careful judgment is key so take time to think!

A full moon shines above a bustling neighbourhood - featured prominently are kabuki theatres on hiatus, but people have still come out to take in the nightlife.

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

Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish 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

With betting tickets in hand, customers at a no-frills bar near a motorboat racing stadium in Fukuoka ride the ups and downs of the exciting races - for three days we follow their fortunes.

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

Dr Kitagawa Susumu was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) - in this programme, we explore MOFs and their potential to help combat global warming.

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

Estella Mak visits Seto to explore a ceramic heritage dating back at least 1,000 years that is vibrant today - she gets hands-on in workshops and tries a local comfort food that replenished potters.

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.

Japan's national sport, sumo has fans worldwide - we dig a little deeper into the sumo spirit!

Featured recipe: Homemade Udon Noodles with Poached Eggs. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking in five minutes with Chef Rika!

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

Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine

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

Amblyopia is a condition where vision in one eye doesn't develop properly - Ishigaki Yo has created a device that improves vision through gaming. He talks about designing products that benefit society.

A-bomb survivor trees are treasured in Hiroshima - one cherry tree in a schoolyard has forged a bond with a former student and brought her hope and enduring joy after the bombing.

Have a cold? Take a cheese shower! A father has once again fallen victim to the filter bubble - when it comes to searching for health information, careful judgment is key so take time to think!

A full moon shines above a bustling neighbourhood - featured prominently are kabuki theatres on hiatus, but people have still come out to take in the nightlife.

This programme delivers today's information about Japan, probing into timely themes from various perspectives in the quickest possible manner.

With betting tickets in hand, customers at a no-frills bar near a motorboat racing stadium in Fukuoka ride the ups and downs of the exciting races - for three days we follow their fortunes.

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

Dr Kitagawa Susumu was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) - in this programme, we explore MOFs and their potential to help combat global warming.

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

Estella Mak visits Seto to explore a ceramic heritage dating back at least 1,000 years that is vibrant today - she gets hands-on in workshops and tries a local comfort food that replenished potters.

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

Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish 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

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

Japan's national sport, sumo has fans worldwide - we dig a little deeper into the sumo spirit!

Featured recipe: Homemade Udon Noodles with Poached Eggs. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking in five minutes with Chef Rika!

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 Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward - join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats, and meet members of the community.

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

Hosono Hitomi's botanically-themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world - she talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, capsule beds.

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

Wildlife vet Saito Keisuke has worked with endangered raptors in Hokkaido for 30 years - he treats and releases many birds injured by human activity while also working to prevent such accidents.

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

Dr Kitagawa Susumu was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) - in this programme, we explore MOFs and their potential to help combat global warming.

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 dives into the world of kabuki, exploring shows selected based on modern themes and featuring kabuki's creative staging and highlights.

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 Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward - join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats, and meet members of the community.