NHK World - Japan Saturday

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

Vlad has been deeply involved in the defense against Russia since 2014, and has recorded a great deal of his part in this effort. This is an emotional journey of a young Ukrainian over eight years.

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 Imperial Palace of Japan showcases peerless artworks, craftsmanship, and a tradition of thoughtful hospitality - join us on a journey into a world of supreme aesthetic elegance.

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

Always seeking the ideal master, samurai Todo Takatora was a skilled castlebuilder and a man of flexibility and rationality who saw the changes to come.

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

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.

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: Evolved Kawaii Design. An iconic facet of Japanese pop culture, Kawaii design charms people across borders - explore the people and designs of a new dimension to a Japanese phenomenon.

Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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 a special about cycling for beginners, we showcase rides in Kanagawa - featuring Japanese culture with an American twist - Izu, with a steep pass, and Fukushima, which has a special riding event.

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

Captivating audiences around the world, Hiromi is one of Japan's leading pianists - exclusive backstage footage and a special performance reveal her musical world and the challenges behind it.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - this show explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

The Nishimonai Bon Odori Festival has been held for over 700 years - Koike finds timeless beauty in its costumes remade using beloved family kimonos.

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

Vlad has been deeply involved in the defense against Russia since 2014, and has recorded a great deal of his part in this effort. This is an emotional journey of a young Ukrainian over eight years.

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 Imperial Palace of Japan showcases peerless artworks, craftsmanship, and a tradition of thoughtful hospitality - join us on a journey into a world of supreme aesthetic elegance.

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

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.

Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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 a special about cycling for beginners, we showcase rides in Kanagawa - featuring Japanese culture with an American twist - Izu, with a steep pass, and Fukushima, which has a special riding event.

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

Always seeking the ideal master, samurai Todo Takatora was a skilled castlebuilder and a man of flexibility and rationality who saw the changes to come.

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

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.

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

Captivating audiences around the world, Hiromi is one of Japan's leading pianists - exclusive backstage footage and a special performance reveal her musical world and the challenges behind it.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - this show explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

The Nishimonai Bon Odori Festival has been held for over 700 years - Koike finds timeless beauty in its costumes remade using beloved family kimonos.

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

Vlad has been deeply involved in the defense against Russia since 2014, and has recorded a great deal of his part in this effort. This is an emotional journey of a young Ukrainian over eight years.

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 Imperial Palace of Japan showcases peerless artworks, craftsmanship, and a tradition of thoughtful hospitality - join us on a journey into a world of supreme aesthetic elegance.

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

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.

Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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 a special about cycling for beginners, we showcase rides in Kanagawa - featuring Japanese culture with an American twist - Izu, with a steep pass, and Fukushima, which has a special riding event.

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

Captivating audiences around the world, Hiromi is one of Japan's leading pianists - exclusive backstage footage and a special performance reveal her musical world and the challenges behind it.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - this show explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

The Nishimonai Bon Odori Festival has been held for over 700 years - Koike finds timeless beauty in its costumes remade using beloved family kimonos.

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

Always seeking the ideal master, samurai Todo Takatora was a skilled castlebuilder and a man of flexibility and rationality who saw the changes to come.

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

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.

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

Wolfgang Beltracchi, who scammed collectors and museums out of huge sums of money, is one of the most notorious forgers of all time - we look at a scandal that shook the art world to its core.

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 the demolition of Japan's World Trade Center building at 162m - craftsmen take on the highest demolition in history with world-first new techniques.

A unique time-lapse photography project, shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.

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

One of Tokyo's most talked-about emerging trios, CHO CO PA CO CHO CO QUIN QUIN, comes to tiny desk - the performance also features special guest artists U-zhaan, Nii Tete Boye and Hajime Chitose.

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.

Japan is a hotspot for discovering dinosaur fossils - an excavation in Hokkaido sparked a nationwide enthusiasm for dinosaurs and led to entertainment such as dinosaur robots and mechanical suits.

Chibita is a friendly cat living at a souvenir shop near Chusonji Temple - a World Heritage Site - Popo lives at a horseback riding club with 20 horses, and we meet handsome Kikujiro at a rose garden.

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

Yamashita Shingo is known for naruto key animation and jujutsu kaisen openings - go behind the scenes of his new feature, Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, and learn how he uses cutting-edge tools to create.

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

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

Dumaguete, 'the City of Gentle People', is on Negros Island in the tropical Philippines - it's a town of calm and kind-hearted people, with several universities that add youthful intellectual energy.

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

Inoue Masae makes koji, an essential fermented ingredient in Japanese cuisine - her methods and her quaint shop have barely changed in generations.

The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye - discover the future of clamp-resistant dyeing.

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

Some 20% of flowers grown for sale in Japan are discarded as substandard. Nakanishi Megumi uses them to make candles. Just like the flawed beauty of humanity, waste flowers, too, have a unique charm