NHK World - Japan Wednesday

Katayama Mari has earned international acclaim for her self-portraits with hand-sewn objects she made herself - she talks about her creative origins and producing work that challenges social norms.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Capsule Figures.

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

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores 'Numazu', a play in which a chance meeting leads to tragic consequences as the divided loyalties of family and duty tear three people apart.

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

Robotics engineer Haruna Masaki is intent on making life better in developing countries by designing remote-controlled robotic avatars so more people can do various work from home.

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

The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects - we trace its evolution from samurai quarter to office district to sophisticated business hub.

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.

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

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

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.

Katayama Mari has earned international acclaim for her self-portraits with hand-sewn objects she made herself - she talks about her creative origins and producing work that challenges social norms.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Capsule Figures.

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 Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Asparagus brings a pop of colour to early summer - with increasing demand promoting a bevy of new varieties, witness cutting-edge cultivation in Japan's largest production area of Hokkaido.

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 Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects - we trace its evolution from samurai quarter to office district to sophisticated business hub.

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

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores 'Numazu', a play in which a chance meeting leads to tragic consequences as the divided loyalties of family and duty tear three people apart.

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

Katayama Mari has earned international acclaim for her self-portraits with hand-sewn objects she made herself - she talks about her creative origins and producing work that challenges social norms.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Capsule Figures.

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.

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

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

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

This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.

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

Asparagus brings a pop of colour to early summer - with increasing demand promoting a bevy of new varieties, witness cutting-edge cultivation in Japan's largest production area of Hokkaido.

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 Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects - we trace its evolution from samurai quarter to office district to sophisticated business hub.

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

Katayama Mari has earned international acclaim for her self-portraits with hand-sewn objects she made herself - she talks about her creative origins and producing work that challenges social norms.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Capsule Figures.

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

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores 'Numazu', a play in which a chance meeting leads to tragic consequences as the divided loyalties of family and duty tear three people apart.

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 Tayama Hana Odori is held to pray for rain in Minamiyamashiro, a major Uji tea producer - the village is facing depopulation and this festival brings long-time locals and newcomers together.

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 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

There's a new focus on repairing products as the need for circular economies grows - we look at how people in Japan maintain items using approaches ranging from traditional kintsugi to modern skills.

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

Asparagus brings a pop of colour to early summer - with increasing demand promoting a bevy of new varieties, witness cutting-edge cultivation in Japan's largest production area of Hokkaido.

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 culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.

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 Tayama Hana Odori is held to pray for rain in Minamiyamashiro, a major Uji tea producer - the village is facing depopulation and this festival brings long-time locals and newcomers together.