NHK World - Japan Friday

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

We follow a new survival race held in Ibaraki's Okukuji area - the event was supported by locals who aim to turn it into one of Japan's top road races and draw visitors to the underpopulated area.

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

Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use to travel tips and must-see places.

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

In Cambodia, the purge of intellectuals under Pol Pot and years of war caused traditional Khmer dishes to vanish from home kitchens - now chefs are working to bring them back.

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

Mimaki Toshiyuki is co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo, winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize - he talks about surviving the Hiroshima bombing and the group's work to achieve a world without nuclear weapons.

Emissions of methane gas, which has a strong effect on global warming, are at a peak. In Japan, where 40% of methane emissions come from rice farming, finding a solution is of great importance

Wang Yuan Wei knows what it's like to feel lost - he now offers children from overseas a safe place to call home where they too can say 'tadaima'.

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

We follow a new survival race held in Ibaraki's Okukuji area - the event was supported by locals who aim to turn it into one of Japan's top road races and draw visitors to the underpopulated area.

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

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Oita. Oita Prefecture in Kyushu is famed for its hot springs - meet a dyer who uses that water, explore 300-year-old folk pottery, and see how art revitalises a town.

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

In Cambodia, the purge of intellectuals under Pol Pot and years of war caused traditional Khmer dishes to vanish from home kitchens - now chefs are working to bring them back.

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

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.

Mimaki Toshiyuki is co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo, winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize - he talks about surviving the Hiroshima bombing and the group's work to achieve a world without nuclear weapons.

Emissions of methane gas, which has a strong effect on global warming, are at a peak. In Japan, where 40% of methane emissions come from rice farming, finding a solution is of great importance

We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing - the young students are dressed in their finest and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills.

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.

We follow a new survival race held in Ibaraki's Okukuji area - the event was supported by locals who aim to turn it into one of Japan's top road races and draw visitors to the underpopulated area.

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

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Oita. Oita Prefecture in Kyushu is famed for its hot springs - meet a dyer who uses that water, explore 300-year-old folk pottery, and see how art revitalises a town.

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

In Cambodia, the purge of intellectuals under Pol Pot and years of war caused traditional Khmer dishes to vanish from home kitchens - now chefs are working to bring them back.

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

Wang Yuan Wei knows what it's like to feel lost - he now offers children from overseas a safe place to call home where they too can say 'tadaima'.

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

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

A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.

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 explore some of the current social issues that Japan is facing in an overview of documentaries that gathered attention recently at international film festivals.

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

Down an old street in Yokohama is a shoe repair shop with requests from around the world - the artisan happily accepts shoes other shops refuse. A story unfolds around a pair of shoes and their owner.

Featured recipe: Chicken Thigh Kara-age. 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

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Oita. Oita Prefecture in Kyushu is famed for its hot springs - meet a dyer who uses that water, explore 300-year-old folk pottery, and see how art revitalises a town.

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

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode looks at words related to mouths. Explore the unique culture behind them.

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

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 a Kyoto niwashi who designs gardens for temples and private homes and learn how he listens to nature to create gardens that evoke a natural landscape.

A 140-year-old store sells delicate hand-crafted Japanese confectionery - traditional techniques present floral beauty in sweets, and the seasonal colours of Izumo are shown in time-lapse images.

...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

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.