NHK World - Japan Tuesday

We travel to Rebun - a remote Hokkaido island renowned for its kombu, the seaweed vital for Japanese dashi - to meet a passionate harvester whose kombu is utilised by Chef Kuwakino in superb cuisine.

Kerosene home delivery is a key lifeline for residents of Sapporo, Hokkaido. For three days in midwinter, we followed trucks delivering this heating oil and spoke to people who rely on this service.

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

What's next for Japan-US innovation? Miura Satoshi, the president of JETRO New York, offers his insights into the future of partnerships.

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

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

Faecal microbiota transplantation transfers gut bacteria from a healthy donor's stool into a patient's colon - it is being explored as a treatment for ulcerative colitis, Parkinson's disease and ADHD.

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

Through songs rooted in local communities, Alfie Goodrich explores Hokkaido's history, culture and traditions.

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

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year - how does he design games that captivate players around the world?

In 2023, one in 27 children in Japan was not attending school - a record high - but children at one free school enjoy themselves. Seeing them thrive reminds adults to see matters from a child's view.

Oshi-Katsu is the fan support of idols / characters through real and social means - with one in five Japanese adults taking part, we explore how this zealous fandom gives life purpose to one woman.

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.

We travel to Rebun - a remote Hokkaido island renowned for its kombu, the seaweed vital for Japanese dashi - to meet a passionate harvester whose kombu is utilised by Chef Kuwakino in superb 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

Kerosene home delivery is a key lifeline for residents of Sapporo, Hokkaido. For three days in midwinter, we followed trucks delivering this heating oil and spoke to people who rely on this service.

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 sea voyages to space travel, humanity has always faced one common problem: motion sickness. Discover how scientists are unravelling its mechanisms.

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

Through songs rooted in local communities, Alfie Goodrich explores Hokkaido's history, culture and traditions.

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

What's next for Japan-US innovation? Miura Satoshi, the president of JETRO New York, offers his insights into the future of partnerships.

Instead of throwing away things that are old or broken, Japan fixes and reuses them with the culture of 'mottainai' - let's dig a little deeper.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

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 travel to Rebun - a remote Hokkaido island renowned for its kombu, the seaweed vital for Japanese dashi - to meet a passionate harvester whose kombu is utilised by Chef Kuwakino in superb cuisine.

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

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year - how does he design games that captivate players around the world?

In 2023, one in 27 children in Japan was not attending school - a record high - but children at one free school enjoy themselves. Seeing them thrive reminds adults to see matters from a child's view.

Oshi-Katsu is the fan support of idols / characters through real and social means - with one in five Japanese adults taking part, we explore how this zealous fandom gives life purpose to one woman.

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

To place a greater focus on their careers, many women in Japan are using egg freezing to save pregnancy for later in their lives and accepting the cost and physical strain that treatment entails.

Kerosene home delivery is a key lifeline for residents of Sapporo, Hokkaido. For three days in midwinter, we followed trucks delivering this heating oil and spoke to people who rely on this service.

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 sea voyages to space travel, humanity has always faced one common problem: motion sickness. Discover how scientists are unravelling its mechanisms.

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

Through songs rooted in local communities, Alfie Goodrich explores Hokkaido's history, culture and traditions.

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 travel to Rebun - a remote Hokkaido island renowned for its kombu, the seaweed vital for Japanese dashi - to meet a passionate harvester whose kombu is utilised by Chef Kuwakino in superb 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

What's next for Japan-US innovation? Miura Satoshi, the president of JETRO New York, offers his insights into the future of partnerships.

Instead of throwing away things that are old or broken, Japan fixes and reuses them with the culture of 'mottainai' - let's dig a little deeper.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

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 take a trip to Sapporo, the city that served as a base for the development of Hokkaido - learn the history behind its central river and see how locals are now working to restore wild salmon runs.

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

Hiraoka Kasumi is in the international spotlight after winning an award at the Vertical Movie Festival 2025 - she talks about combining social commentary with fantasy-inspired storytelling.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: lotion tissues.

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

Every year, breeders of colourful carp (koi) compete in Tokyo for the title of world champion - brothers Futoshi and Shigeru Mano endured a devastating earthquake and are seeking victory.

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 sea voyages to space travel, humanity has always faced one common problem: motion sickness. Discover how scientists are unravelling its mechanisms.

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 the folklore and history behind Japanese oni, or demons, and guides us through three spectacular kabuki dramas in which they play a central role.

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 take a trip to Sapporo, the city that served as a base for the development of Hokkaido - learn the history behind its central river and see how locals are now working to restore wild salmon runs.