NHK World - Japan Wednesday

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

Jimbocho's famous second-hand book district is home to stores carrying everything from old academic texts to manga. Join us as we trace its history as a college town and spotlight new initiatives

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

Edo Kiriko cut glass techniques have been passed from artisan to artisan for over 100 years - more women who now pursue the craft create popular new designs.

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

Sugiura Mitsuyoshi is gaining attention both at home and abroad for transforming old kimonos into new fashion statements. He talks about his unique efforts to revitalise a traditional industry

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, laser flaw inspection systems.

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 Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of the local culture and history.

Wagyu captivates food lovers worldwide with fine marbling, melt-in-the-mouth texture, and a rich aroma - join us as we explore strict cattle management and the dishes that highlight wagyu's appeal.

Taira Yuiko promotes composting of food waste to create a sustainable cycle - she works with an NGO in Mongolia to form a local nutrient cycle enriching the soil and teaching composting techniques.

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

Furano is full of vast wheat fields, the perfect place for a local farmer's cat to hunt or go for a run - we also meet two cats who live at an inn and love to play on exposed hot water pipes.

Formal gardens showcase the essence of Japan's aesthetic identity. A garden expert helps us appreciate various aspects of the historic and spacious Koishikawa Korakuen in the bustling heart of Tokyo

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

Squid and cuttlefish use camouflage not just to hide but to communicate. Vanguard Researchers explores the mechanism behind plant immunity

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

The historic city of Kyoto faces threats of landslides and post-earthquake fires - what modern systems defend this ancient city from natural disasters?

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

Sweet bean paste-filled taiyaki comes in the auspicious shape of a sea bream or tai - the Japanese have loved these sweet treats for over 100 years.

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

Leading Japanese dancer and choreographer Kondo Ryohei served as director of the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Deaflympics in November 2025 - he talks about the potential of physical expression.

1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness - we follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.

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 15-minute spin-off of the 'Somewhere Street' series, this programme explores cities around the world - this episode invites people who love hills to explore Genoa in Italy

Sugiura Mitsuyoshi is gaining attention both at home and abroad for transforming old kimonos into new fashion statements. He talks about his unique efforts to revitalise a traditional industry

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, laser flaw inspection systems.

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

Taira Yuiko promotes composting of food waste to create a sustainable cycle - she works with an NGO in Mongolia to form a local nutrient cycle enriching the soil and teaching composting techniques.

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

Edo Kiriko cut glass techniques have been passed from artisan to artisan for over 100 years - more women who now pursue the craft create popular new designs.

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.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo is a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country

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 Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

Wagyu captivates food lovers worldwide with fine marbling, melt-in-the-mouth texture, and a rich aroma - join us as we explore strict cattle management and the dishes that highlight wagyu's appeal.

Jimbocho's famous second-hand book district is home to stores carrying everything from old academic texts to manga. Join us as we trace its history as a college town and spotlight new initiatives

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

Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture is a known castle town - in one commercial area sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

Formal gardens showcase the essence of Japan's aesthetic identity. A garden expert helps us appreciate various aspects of the historic and spacious Koishikawa Korakuen in the bustling heart of Tokyo

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

Sugiura Mitsuyoshi is gaining attention both at home and abroad for transforming old kimonos into new fashion statements. He talks about his unique efforts to revitalise a traditional industry

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, laser flaw inspection systems.

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 using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer has developed its own original flavour and breathed new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.

1 in 1000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases - we witness a networking event for former lay judges where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others?

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic 'Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.'

Leading Japanese dancer and choreographer Kondo Ryohei served as director of the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Deaflympics in November 2025 - he talks about the potential of physical expression.

Only 7 per cent of rikishi make it to the top division - we learn what kind of special perks such top-division rikishi receive and hear how even some famous Yokozuna had inauspicious beginnings.

1 in 1000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases - we witness a networking event for former lay judges where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others?

When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue - we examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

Squid and cuttlefish use camouflage not just to hide but to communicate. Vanguard Researchers explores the mechanism behind plant immunity

Taira Yuiko promotes composting of food waste to create a sustainable cycle - she works with an NGO in Mongolia to form a local nutrient cycle enriching the soil and teaching composting techniques.

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

Shimanto is a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture - a piano is placed on a park's outdoor stage and people stop to play from their hearts.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo is a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

Jimbocho's famous second-hand book district is home to stores carrying everything from old academic texts to manga. Join us as we trace its history as a college town and spotlight new initiatives

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

An entertainment hall has been home to rakugo comic stories and more for over 100 years - it's a place to relax and forget your cares while food and drink are welcome.

The highlight of Onabare is nerikomi, which involves the careful wielding of a long and heavy pole - follow the parade of a portable shrine through the streets with performances along the way.

Sugiura Mitsuyoshi is gaining attention both at home and abroad for transforming old kimonos into new fashion statements. He talks about his unique efforts to revitalise a traditional industry

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, laser flaw inspection systems.

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 Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of the local culture and history.

Nira, with its garlic-like pungency and ability to boost stamina, is a true star; visit a production site to marvel at nira's vitality and see how the ingredient can be used in a wide range of dishes.

Formal gardens showcase the essence of Japan's aesthetic identity. A garden expert helps us appreciate various aspects of the historic and spacious Koishikawa Korakuen in the bustling heart of Tokyo

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

On a shopping street in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station sits Japan's original street piano, one which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

An NPO offers free tutoring to children born in Japan with foreign roots - more than just a study space, it's a second home where belonging grows and hopes for the future quietly take root.

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

The imperial court 1200 years ago used cloth dyed with the colours of prayer, many of which are lost to time - some are fascinated with these forgotten colours and are attempting to revive them today.

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 using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer has developed its own original flavour and breathed new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

Sashiko is a type of traditional Japanese embroidery, once vital for the durability and warmth of clothes in cold climates. We explore how the charm of this enduring craft is being rediscovered

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo is a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country

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 close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist who visits places off the beaten path, meets ordinary people, and enjoys a travel experience that's only possible on foot.

Join us for an exciting journey through the history of Japan's railroads, as we explore exhibitions delving into the Shinkansen, steam locomotives, and other archival gems

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 scientific trek into Earth's memory - see Anami's ancient strata, the singing sands of Kotobikihama, and the geological time gaps of Uradome's rocks.

An NPO offers free tutoring to children born in Japan with foreign roots - more than just a study space, it's a second home where belonging grows and hopes for the future quietly take root.