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

Miyamae Yoshiyuki (Fashion designer) visits Kochi. Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations. Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity

From the colourful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa to the thrilling climax, kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the second half of 'Chushingura'.

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

When the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima, 78 people who were within 500 metres of the hypocentre survived - we visualise what happened at ground zero that day based on rare recordings of eyewitnesses.

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

Climb Japan's tallest mountain on a quiet, scenic route with the right gear, stay overnight in a traditional mountain hut, pass the mid-mountain crater, and head toward the thrilling summit!

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 episode features the aquatic Namikozo, which warns locals in the area of the Enshu-nada Sea of coming changes in the weather by beating its drum to give waves a distinct rumbling tone.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

It's late at night, and all are fast asleep when a young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house and attend to a rooster. What could the pair be up to?

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.

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 ride in Ibaraki and Tochigi, looking for the bounties of spring. We meet a farming couple growing sweet bell peppers and a motorcycle shop owner who restored a beloved classic model

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

Miyamae Yoshiyuki (Fashion designer) visits Kochi. Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations. Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity

From the colourful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa to the thrilling climax, kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the second half of 'Chushingura'.

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

When the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima, 78 people who were within 500 metres of the hypocentre survived - we visualise what happened at ground zero that day based on rare recordings of eyewitnesses.

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

Climb Japan's tallest mountain on a quiet, scenic route with the right gear, stay overnight in a traditional mountain hut, pass the mid-mountain crater, and head toward the thrilling summit!

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 natural history show that's a huge hit with families in Japan is now set to go global! This series explores the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas and Asia.

Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise - catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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 ride in Ibaraki and Tochigi, looking for the bounties of spring. We meet a farming couple growing sweet bell peppers and a motorcycle shop owner who restored a beloved classic model

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 episode features the aquatic Namikozo, which warns locals in the area of the Enshu-nada Sea of coming changes in the weather by beating its drum to give waves a distinct rumbling tone.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

It's late at night, and all are fast asleep when a young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house and attend to a rooster. What could the pair be up to?

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

Miyamae Yoshiyuki (Fashion designer) visits Kochi. Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations. Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity

From the colourful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa to the thrilling climax, kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the second half of 'Chushingura'.

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

When the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima, 78 people who were within 500 metres of the hypocentre survived - we visualise what happened at ground zero that day based on rare recordings of eyewitnesses.

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

Climb Japan's tallest mountain on a quiet, scenic route with the right gear, stay overnight in a traditional mountain hut, pass the mid-mountain crater, and head toward the thrilling summit!

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 natural history show that's a huge hit with families in Japan is now set to go global! This series explores the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas and Asia.

Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise - catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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 ride in Ibaraki and Tochigi, looking for the bounties of spring. We meet a farming couple growing sweet bell peppers and a motorcycle shop owner who restored a beloved classic model

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 episode features the aquatic Namikozo, which warns locals in the area of the Enshu-nada Sea of coming changes in the weather by beating its drum to give waves a distinct rumbling tone.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

It's late at night, and all are fast asleep when a young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house and attend to a rooster. What could the pair be up to?

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

Miyamae Yoshiyuki (Fashion designer) visits Kochi. Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations. Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity

From the colourful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa to the thrilling climax, kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the second half of 'Chushingura'.

A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.

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 covers a variety of genres, including pilot episodes of newly-developed programmes and special features.

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

Join May J. for music from Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie (getting international attention for their free-spirited style) and vocalist Suzuhana Yuko, who fuses rock with traditional Japanese instruments.

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.

There are about 900 service areas along Japan's expressways - some feature aquariums, amusement parks, or hot spring baths as they continue to evolve and fulfil a growing variety of functions.

Yufuin District is known for hot springs. Meme lives at a temple and loves to sunbathe with the chief priest. Mari likes to relax in baskets or on top of manhole covers. Fuku lives at a sake brewery

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.

This episode features 'Wakey's Door' on hair dryers, 'Become an Athlete for three minutes,' with karate exercises, and a music performance, 'Plants Song.' It energises kids

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.

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

Today: adjusting a schedule with a client. Lan Cheng from China works in Gunma Prefecture at a company that makes pizza ovens - he'd like to learn how to communicate better with customers.

Potters Matsubara Emi and Matsushita Ryohei use waste from their island home, bean pods, seashells, and even animal bones, in their work. A deep respect for the island helps them convey its beauty