NHK World - Japan Sunday

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 Sakura shrimp is a rare delicacy caught at just one port in Japan. The locals want to ensure it can be enjoyed for years to come.

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.

Today: making small talk with a client. Raphael Marso from Germany works at a company that makes manufacturing equipment - he takes on a role play challenge to help improve his Japanese skills.

Abashiri is known for drift ice - local glass artisan Gunji Noboru uses recycled fluorescent bulbs to make eco-friendly art inspired by the natural environment while striving to reduce his energy use.

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

Chinese journalist Kou Aizhe spent 14 years searching for a Japanese midwife who delivered 10,000 infants in postwar China with him among them - his work uncovered the tragic past of the heroic woman.

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 presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia

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

Lyon, about 500 kilometres south of Paris, is France's second-largest city. Its UNESCO-listed historic districts reflect a rich past. It's also celebrated as one of France's culinary capitals

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 features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans - each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.

Today is Mee's birthday. Everyone offers birthday wishes, but Mee wonders, 'Why do we say 'Happy Birthday'?' So Papa decides to take Mee on a drive to retrace 'The Story of Mee's Birth.'

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

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

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.

Japan's plastic models are popular worldwide - Shizuoka City leads the nation in plastic model shipments. We look at the city's plastic model industry, from its history to the latest developments.

Kojiro lives in a nashi pear orchard and is good at climbing trees. Warawara lives in the mountains and is friends with dogs. She plays with them on shared walks before napping together

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 Sakura shrimp is a rare delicacy caught at just one port in Japan. The locals want to ensure it can be enjoyed for years to come.

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.

Today: making small talk with a client. Raphael Marso from Germany works at a company that makes manufacturing equipment - he takes on a role play challenge to help improve his Japanese skills.

Abashiri is known for drift ice - local glass artisan Gunji Noboru uses recycled fluorescent bulbs to make eco-friendly art inspired by the natural environment while striving to reduce his energy use.

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

Chinese journalist Kou Aizhe spent 14 years searching for a Japanese midwife who delivered 10,000 infants in postwar China with him among them - his work uncovered the tragic past of the heroic woman.

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 presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia

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 features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans - each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.

Today is Mee's birthday. Everyone offers birthday wishes, but Mee wonders, 'Why do we say 'Happy Birthday'?' So Papa decides to take Mee on a drive to retrace 'The Story of Mee's Birth.'

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

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

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.

Japan's plastic models are popular worldwide - Shizuoka City leads the nation in plastic model shipments. We look at the city's plastic model industry, from its history to the latest developments.

Kojiro lives in a nashi pear orchard and is good at climbing trees. Warawara lives in the mountains and is friends with dogs. She plays with them on shared walks before napping together

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

Lyon, about 500 kilometres south of Paris, is France's second-largest city. Its UNESCO-listed historic districts reflect a rich past. It's also celebrated as one of France's culinary capitals

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 Sakura shrimp is a rare delicacy caught at just one port in Japan. The locals want to ensure it can be enjoyed for years to come.

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.

Today: making small talk with a client. Raphael Marso from Germany works at a company that makes manufacturing equipment - he takes on a role play challenge to help improve his Japanese skills.

Abashiri is known for drift ice - local glass artisan Gunji Noboru uses recycled fluorescent bulbs to make eco-friendly art inspired by the natural environment while striving to reduce his energy use.

After repeated defeats, Germany and Japan plunge into a brutal war of attrition. The fervour of their initial victories dissipates, and citizens are finally confronted with the grim realities of war

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 presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia

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 features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans - each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.

Today is Mee's birthday. Everyone offers birthday wishes, but Mee wonders, 'Why do we say 'Happy Birthday'?' So Papa decides to take Mee on a drive to retrace 'The Story of Mee's Birth.'

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

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

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.

Japan's plastic models are popular worldwide - Shizuoka City leads the nation in plastic model shipments. We look at the city's plastic model industry, from its history to the latest developments.

On this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats!

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.

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.

Today: making small talk with a client. Raphael Marso from Germany works at a company that makes manufacturing equipment - he takes on a role play challenge to help improve his Japanese skills.

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

Lyon, about 500 kilometres south of Paris, is France's second-largest city. Its UNESCO-listed historic districts reflect a rich past. It's also celebrated as one of France's culinary capitals

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 spotlight on our diverse international community as we report on issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan.

Emissions of methane gas, which has a strong effect on global warming, are at a peak. In Japan, where 40% of methane emissions come from rice farming, finding a solution is of great importance

Sato Taku (Graphic designer) visits Miyazaki. The crowded signs of local bars inspire Sato to reconsider the conventions of modern design, and embrace the appeal of the unknown.

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

Experience the colours of Amami Oshima in beautiful time-lapse footage. Unique hues include 'Amami Blue' ocean waters and the glossy black of silk thread that's painstakingly dyed using wood and mud

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 series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season

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

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain what part of your body ails you, say the part, then the particle 'ga' followed by adjectives like 'itai' - meaning painful - and finally 'n desu'.

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements and disaster preparedness.

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

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

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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

Helping hands from Japan have arrived in Bhutan to aid local efforts in saving the endangered white-bellied heron from extinction. With just 60 or so remaining worldwide, it's a race against time

Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes - its ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous. See the widely-beloved Nikko 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

Ikuno Ward in Osaka has one of Japan's most diverse communities with people from all over the world - a local NPO provides them with help and tutoring trying to ensure that everybody can live together.

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.

Experience the colours of Amami Oshima in beautiful time-lapse footage. Unique hues include 'Amami Blue' ocean waters and the glossy black of silk thread that's painstakingly dyed using wood and mud