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

...Your Life. A major earthquake struck Japan on the 1st of September, 1923 - the Great Kanto Earthquake left an estimated 105,000 people dead or missing, but most perished in fires.

Igarashi Hisae (Interior designer) visits Osaka. Glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s. Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks.

Several old theatre buildings around Japan give a feeling of what it was like to see kabuki in the Edo period; experience these performances up close.

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

Unsolved Cases: Baby mix-ups occurred repeatedly in Japanese hospitals between the 1950s and 70s. An investigation to trace a man's biological parents brings into question the meaning of identity

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

Explore the traditional thatched roofs of World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go, 30 years since its recognition. Discover 'yui,' the culture of mutual aid within the local community.

Ever heard of an-pan? From fruit sandwiches to curry-filled delights, Japanese bread is full of delicious surprises!

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

Himeji Castle with its white keep is one of Japan's most famous castles, but its beauty is deceiving - the paths to the keep follow the hill's gradient and hold many surprises for potential attackers.

Experience the wild San'in Coast - Kyle boats through Uradome's rocks, tries traditional fishing, rides fat bikes on dunes and treks ancient lava flows.

Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter - on the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat unfazed by the rain. Where is he going?

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

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings, and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators. Our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

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

Nicknamed Mr. Perfect, tuna fisherman Kikuchi Takeichi (64) attempts to catch the prize 'First Tuna' in a winter of low hauls. We cover his fierce battle in Oma, Aomori in the frigid Tsugaru Strait.

Japan's longest-loved noodle dish is udon - savour its undeniable appeal through local favourites and cutting-edge creations!

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

...Your Life. A major earthquake struck Japan on the 1st of September, 1923 - the Great Kanto Earthquake left an estimated 105,000 people dead or missing, but most perished in fires.

Igarashi Hisae (Interior designer) visits Osaka. Glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s. Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks.

Several old theatre buildings around Japan give a feeling of what it was like to see kabuki in the Edo period; experience these performances up close.

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

Unsolved Cases: Baby mix-ups occurred repeatedly in Japanese hospitals between the 1950s and 70s. An investigation to trace a man's biological parents brings into question the meaning of identity

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

Explore the traditional thatched roofs of World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go, 30 years since its recognition. Discover 'yui,' the culture of mutual aid within the local community.

Ever heard of an-pan? From fruit sandwiches to curry-filled delights, Japanese bread is full of delicious surprises!

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

Newts symbolise pure, clean water in Japanese paddies. The tiny amphibians rely on predator-resistant properties and an astonishing regenerative ability. Now, a new surprise has researchers stunned!

Kyoto in the autumn: the old capital is even more beautiful when dressed in autumn colours. Witness the contemplative and quiet beauty of Kyoto through time-lapse photography.

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

Nicknamed Mr. Perfect, tuna fisherman Kikuchi Takeichi (64) attempts to catch the prize 'First Tuna' in a winter of low hauls. We cover his fierce battle in Oma, Aomori in the frigid Tsugaru Strait.

Japan's longest-loved noodle dish is udon - savour its undeniable appeal through local favourites and cutting-edge creations!

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

Himeji Castle with its white keep is one of Japan's most famous castles, but its beauty is deceiving - the paths to the keep follow the hill's gradient and hold many surprises for potential attackers.

Experience the wild San'in Coast - Kyle boats through Uradome's rocks, tries traditional fishing, rides fat bikes on dunes and treks ancient lava flows.

Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter - on the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat unfazed by the rain. Where is he going?

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

...Your Life. A major earthquake struck Japan on the 1st of September, 1923 - the Great Kanto Earthquake left an estimated 105,000 people dead or missing, but most perished in fires.

Igarashi Hisae (Interior designer) visits Osaka. Glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s. Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks.

Several old theatre buildings around Japan give a feeling of what it was like to see kabuki in the Edo period; experience these performances up close.

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

Unsolved Cases: Baby mix-ups occurred repeatedly in Japanese hospitals between the 1950s and 70s. An investigation to trace a man's biological parents brings into question the meaning of identity

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

Explore the traditional thatched roofs of World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go, 30 years since its recognition. Discover 'yui,' the culture of mutual aid within the local community.

Ever heard of an-pan? From fruit sandwiches to curry-filled delights, Japanese bread is full of delicious surprises!

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

Newts symbolise pure, clean water in Japanese paddies. The tiny amphibians rely on predator-resistant properties and an astonishing regenerative ability. Now, a new surprise has researchers stunned!

Kyoto in the autumn: the old capital is even more beautiful when dressed in autumn colours. Witness the contemplative and quiet beauty of Kyoto through time-lapse photography.

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

Nicknamed Mr. Perfect, tuna fisherman Kikuchi Takeichi (64) attempts to catch the prize 'First Tuna' in a winter of low hauls. We cover his fierce battle in Oma, Aomori in the frigid Tsugaru Strait.

Japan's longest-loved noodle dish is udon - savour its undeniable appeal through local favourites and cutting-edge creations!

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

Himeji Castle with its white keep is one of Japan's most famous castles, but its beauty is deceiving - the paths to the keep follow the hill's gradient and hold many surprises for potential attackers.

Experience the wild San'in Coast - Kyle boats through Uradome's rocks, tries traditional fishing, rides fat bikes on dunes and treks ancient lava flows.

Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter - on the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat unfazed by the rain. Where is he going?

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

...Your Life. A major earthquake struck Japan on the 1st of September, 1923 - the Great Kanto Earthquake left an estimated 105,000 people dead or missing, but most perished in fires.

Igarashi Hisae (Interior designer) visits Osaka. Glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s. Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks.

Several old theatre buildings around Japan give a feeling of what it was like to see kabuki in the Edo period; experience these performances up close.

A Century on Film: It's 1942; Germany and Japan continue their rapid military advance. Ukraine and Southeast Asia are stripped of resources, but Stalingrad and Midway soon mark a major turning point

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

QR codes are now part of everyday life. This breakthrough began in a corner of an auto parts company. Driven by a dream and a father's words, a determined team set out to create a global standard.

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 city pop is being rediscovered around the world, and EPO, one of the genre's most celebrated singers, captures everything that makes this music so loved across borders and generations.

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.

Most commercial honey in Japan comes from Western honeybees whose honey can be harvested several times a year - Japanese honeybees are much less productive, but keeping them can be a real education.

A local cat guides us to a fairy-tale palace - or rather, a shrine that looks like the palace - and we join Iwago to visit scenic spots including a tea farm that's patrolled by an early-rising cat.

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

Anime Manga Explosion features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans. Each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.

Seeing the baby laugh when tickled, Me thinks everyone likes tickles and happily tickles every child in sight. But Mee's friend Hee suddenly gets angry and says, 'Stop it! Don't tickle me!'

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.

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 British city of Oxford is home to the renowned University of Oxford; the city's 900-year academic history shapes its streets with rich traditions, historic colleges, and a unique scholarly spirit.

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

Slip on a banana peel, take a tumble: a classic comedy gag! Mabuchi Kiyoshi's serious search for scientific proof of that slipperiness revealed that peels are like body parts...

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

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

Kojima Sachiyo runs a different sort of bar - customers make small items out of scrap material and find new appreciation for things once seen as disposable while enjoying a drink with friends.