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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 former civil servant plunging into the world of traditional freedive fishing finds it difficult to adjust to his new career, but his love of deep diving only increases his love for this region.

Does this train go to Ikebukuro? Find out how to ask if public transportation goes to your destination; use the name of the place plus 'ni ikimasu ka'

Hina dolls which represent the emperor, empress and imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March the third after they are born as part of Girl's Day celebrations.

A French fly-fisher enjoys fishing in a tributary that flows into the Tokachi River - the river has a gentle current and provides a hiding place for large rainbow trout.

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

Many children of religious devotees have been affected by their parents' beliefs - now they are speaking out about the anguish religion has caused them and searching for a way to move on.

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

Ethnic Korean filmmaker Yang Yonghi has focused her camera on her family torn between Japan and North Korea - her search for identity continues in a tenuous balance of love, politics, and 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

NHK World-Japan presents Grand Sumo May Tournament Day 1 action live from Tokyo as top wrestlers have their first bouts of the 15-day contest.

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 former civil servant plunging into the world of traditional freedive fishing finds it difficult to adjust to his new career, but his love of deep diving only increases his love for this region.

Does this train go to Ikebukuro? Find out how to ask if public transportation goes to your destination; use the name of the place plus 'ni ikimasu ka'

Hina dolls which represent the emperor, empress and imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March the third after they are born as part of Girl's Day celebrations.

A French fly-fisher enjoys fishing in a tributary that flows into the Tokachi River - the river has a gentle current and provides a hiding place for large rainbow trout.

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 return to the Tama River Triangle to assess the damage after a major typhoon. A dead tree provides the perfect vantage point for many birds of prey while the waters at its base teem with fish.

With over 120 islands, the Amakusa region is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed - see Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty 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

Reggio Calabria is the largest city in Calabria, forming the 'toe' of the Italian Peninsula which resembles a boot - known as the jewel of southern Italy, it has flourished since ancient times.

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

Many children of religious devotees have been affected by their parents' beliefs - now they are speaking out about the anguish religion has caused them and searching for a way to move on.

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

Ethnic Korean filmmaker Yang Yonghi has focused her camera on her family torn between Japan and North Korea - her search for identity continues in a tenuous balance of love, politics, and 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

We return to the Tama River Triangle to assess the damage after a major typhoon. A dead tree provides the perfect vantage point for many birds of prey while the waters at its base teem with fish.

With over 120 islands, the Amakusa region is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed - see Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty 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

Join May J. for Japanese music with eight-piece dance-and-vocal group ICEx, who've marked a year together in the EBiDAN music collective, and Philippine-born singer REIKO who debuted in October 2023.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives; get ready for fun with anime, songs, exercises and Pythagora tools! This time: 'FRAMY'...

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

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.

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Noshima Island.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 1 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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 fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: canned bread & automatic dorayaki machines.

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

We visit Lake Biwa, Japan's largest and oldest lake, as a cat leads us to an overlook with a great view of the lake and another cat hides among the multitude of wares at a Shigaraki ceramics shop.

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

Many children of religious devotees have been affected by their parents' beliefs - now they are speaking out about the anguish religion has caused them and searching for a way to move on.

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

Ethnic Korean filmmaker Yang Yonghi has focused her camera on her family torn between Japan and North Korea - her search for identity continues in a tenuous balance of love, politics, and 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

Join May J. for Japanese music with eight-piece dance-and-vocal group ICEx, who've marked a year together in the EBiDAN music collective, and Philippine-born singer REIKO who debuted in October 2023.

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

We visit Lake Biwa, Japan's largest and oldest lake, as a cat leads us to an overlook with a great view of the lake and another cat hides among the multitude of wares at a Shigaraki ceramics shop.

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 return to the Tama River Triangle to assess the damage after a major typhoon. A dead tree provides the perfect vantage point for many birds of prey while the waters at its base teem with fish.

With over 120 islands, the Amakusa region is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed - see Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty 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

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: canned bread & automatic dorayaki machines.

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

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives; get ready for fun with anime, songs, exercises and Pythagora tools! This time: 'FRAMY'...

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.

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Noshima Island.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 1 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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 young man from Vietnam is using his own struggles finding an apartment in Japan to help other foreigners get settled - if you're new to Japan and face similar challenges, tell us.

We join Siddique from Pakistan in his search for a curry recipe to unify the Pakistani and Japanese residents of Yashio, plus Filipino Mayrene, who works at an elderly care facility in Nagoya.

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

Okada Nozomi became the first Japanese person to win a gold medal at the World Logging Championship in 2023 - she talks about achieving the feat just six years after first picking up a chainsaw.

Japanese railway companies are introducing an AI-powered system that helps customers recover items that they lost or left behind - we learn helpful phrases and go through practice scenarios.

#13 I want to see the snow. / To say what you want to do, replace the 'masu' ending of a verb with 'tai desu'. For example, 'mimasu' (to see) becomes 'mitai desu' (to want to see).

Japanese high-tech toys, fusing advanced technology and 'kawaii' culture, are booming, even in education and space exploration. Through a Chinese woman at a toy maker, we look at their global advance.

We introduce 'Herbal Symphony' which follows an elderly couple who keep a medical herbal garden in Nara Prefecture - the show presents them alongside the beautiful scenery of the four seasons.

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

Join May J. for Japanese music with eight-piece dance-and-vocal group ICEx, who've marked a year together in the EBiDAN music collective, and Philippine-born singer REIKO who debuted in October 2023.

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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 1 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Okada Nozomi became the first Japanese person to win a gold medal at the World Logging Championship in 2023 - she talks about achieving the feat just six years after first picking up a chainsaw.

We join Siddique from Pakistan in his search for a curry recipe to unify the Pakistani and Japanese residents of Yashio, plus Filipino Mayrene, who works at an elderly care facility in Nagoya.