NHK World - Japan Wednesday

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition in July 2025 - he talks about his swift rise to success and explains how he comes up with original tricks.

Okinawa soba, the oldest version still made today, tells the story behind the creation of this southern island classic!

Savour Soki soba and visit a diner that is run by the world's oldest married couple as certified by Guinness World Records.

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.

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

Schools of nishin, or Pacific herring, enter Japan's cooler northern waters in spring. Once a lucrative part of local economies, the fish remains a staple ingredient in various Japanese dishes.

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

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

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.

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

Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition in July 2025 - he talks about his swift rise to success and explains how he comes up with original tricks.

Okinawa soba, the oldest version still made today, tells the story behind the creation of this southern island classic!

Savour Soki soba and visit a diner that is run by the world's oldest married couple as certified by Guinness World Records.

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.

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

Schools of nishin, or Pacific herring, enter Japan's cooler northern waters in spring. Once a lucrative part of local economies, the fish remains a staple ingredient in various Japanese dishes.

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

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

Kyoto has about 13,000 alleys with a total distance of 940km - an increasing number of their houses are unoccupied, but people are working on projects and tours to preserve and revitalise these areas.

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.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

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

Australian Phillip Richards gives back to his adopted home of Nozawaonsen by crafting gin and whiskey using local ingredients - we explore what draws him to this small village in Nagano Prefecture.

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

Schools of nishin, or Pacific herring, enter Japan's cooler northern waters in spring. Once a lucrative part of local economies, the fish remains a staple ingredient in various Japanese dishes.

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

American linguistic anthropologist Debra Occhi dives into the fascinating world of mascots and characters - from adorable to heroic, she explores how their naming is shaped by sound.

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

Kyoto has about 13,000 alleys with a total distance of 940km - an increasing number of their houses are unoccupied, but people are working on projects and tours to preserve and revitalise these areas.