NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Newsline in Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
Grand Sumo Highlights
All top-division bouts from July 21, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.
Sumopedia
Learning all about the belt fighting style that is practised by sumo wrestlers to defeat their opponents.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Direct Talk
Kuwayama Norihiko talks about being there for others, reflecting on over 20 years of providing psychological care to children traumatised by war in places such as Palestine and the former Yugoslavia.
Where We Call Home
We meet Richard Pearce, a British ecotourism guide who runs an NPO dedicated to Japanese giant salamander conservation in Tottori, and Swedish Peter Paalsson, a crafter of furniture in Hokkaido.
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
Learn Japanese From the News
Learn words related to 'hikkoshi', meaning 'moving', and discover how Saku City in Nagano started a system to subsidise transportation costs for remote workers travelling back and forth between the prefecture and urban hubs.
Easy Japanese
To express impressions of what you've experienced, drop the final i of an adjective that ends with i, and add katta desu. Tanoshii becomes tanoshikatta desu.
BOSAI: Be Prepared
Learning how to evacuate from flood and rainstorm.
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Introducing special series of Iwate in June.
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
Seasoning the Seasons
The Arakawa tram runs from Minowabashi to Waseda in Tokyo, and is the last surviving tram of the Tokyo Toden streetcar system.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
Japan From Above: Up Close
A journey along the renowned Tsugaru Railway in the snow-blanketed region of Aomori Prefecture in northeastern Japan.
Grand Sumo Highlights
All top-division bouts from July 21, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.
Sumopedia
Learning all about the belt fighting style that is practised by sumo wrestlers to defeat their opponents.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
Direct Talk
Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, Chujo Hideto has been working to support children who have been traumatised by the conflict. He talks about how he hopes to make a difference.
J-MELO
Joining May J for Japanese music with All at Once (a vocal duo who create lots of anime songs) and Coda Mahiru (a singer-songwriter, model, and actor) who both come to chat and perform.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
Where We Call Home
We meet Richard Pearce, a British ecotourism guide who runs an NPO dedicated to Japanese giant salamander conservation in Tottori, and Swedish Peter Paalsson, a crafter of furniture in Hokkaido.
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
Newsline in Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
Direct Talk
Kuwayama Norihiko talks about being there for others, reflecting on over 20 years of providing psychological care to children traumatised by war in places such as Palestine and the former Yugoslavia.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
Learn Japanese From the News
Learn words related to 'hikkoshi', meaning 'moving', and discover how Saku City in Nagano started a system to subsidise transportation costs for remote workers travelling back and forth between the prefecture and urban hubs.
Easy Japanese
To express impressions of what you've experienced, drop the final i of an adjective that ends with i, and add katta desu. Tanoshii becomes tanoshikatta desu.
BOSAI: Be Prepared
Learning how to evacuate from flood and rainstorm.
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Introducing special series of Iwate in June.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Newsline in Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
Seasoning the Seasons
The Arakawa tram runs from Minowabashi to Waseda in Tokyo, and is the last surviving tram of the Tokyo Toden streetcar system.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Newsline in Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
Medical Frontiers
Japanese and US pharmaceutical companies develop a new chemotherapy drug that is linked to an antibody and targets HER2-positive breast cancers.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Newsline in Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
Where We Call Home
We meet Richard Pearce, a British ecotourism guide who runs an NPO dedicated to Japanese giant salamander conservation in Tottori, and Swedish Peter Paalsson, a crafter of furniture in Hokkaido.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Direct Talk
Kuwayama Norihiko talks about being there for others, reflecting on over 20 years of providing psychological care to children traumatised by war in places such as Palestine and the former Yugoslavia.
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from July 22, day nine of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.
Sumopedia
Learning about the leg tripping techniques that are used by sumo wrestlers to put their opponents down.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Newsline in Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
Learn Japanese From the News
Learn words related to 'hikkoshi', meaning 'moving', and discover how Saku City in Nagano started a system to subsidise transportation costs for remote workers travelling back and forth between the prefecture and urban hubs.
Easy Japanese
To express impressions of what you've experienced, drop the final i of an adjective that ends with i, and add katta desu. Tanoshii becomes tanoshikatta desu.
BOSAI: Be Prepared
Learning how to evacuate from flood and rainstorm.
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Introducing special series of Iwate in June.
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
Newsline in Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
Direct Talk
Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, Chujo Hideto has been working to support children who have been traumatised by the conflict. He talks about how he hopes to make a difference.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.
Hometown Stories
About 1,500 local men in traditional white costumes run down a mountain path, lighting up the night with sacred torches, in a centuries-old fire festival in Shingu City, western Japan.
Core Kyoto Mini
Filled with noble, graceful dignity, Kyoto dolls have long embodied people's prayers, relieved loneliness, and represented prayers for their children's growth. A look at the Hina dolls that reflect adoration for nobility.
Wild Hokkaido!
Hokkaido Prefecture, a treasure trove of nature, entertains them with unique sight-worthy cycling courses. A place of interest this time is Rishiri Island, lying off the northern coast of Hokkaido, with a spectacular mountain towering at the centre.
Time-Lapse Japan
The filmmaker sheds light on various aspects of the Ainu, indigenous people of northern Japan, including their culture, traditions, and housing.
Japan From Above: Up Close
A journey along the renowned Tsugaru Railway in the snow-blanketed region of Aomori Prefecture in northeastern Japan.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
Medical Frontiers
Japanese and US pharmaceutical companies develop a new chemotherapy drug that is linked to an antibody and targets HER2-positive breast cancers.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
Where We Call Home
We meet Richard Pearce, a British ecotourism guide who runs an NPO dedicated to Japanese giant salamander conservation in Tottori, and Swedish Peter Paalsson, a crafter of furniture in Hokkaido.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
Learn Japanese From the News
Learn words related to 'hikkoshi', meaning 'moving', and discover how Saku City in Nagano started a system to subsidise transportation costs for remote workers travelling back and forth between the prefecture and urban hubs.
Easy Japanese
To express impressions of what you've experienced, drop the final i of an adjective that ends with i, and add katta desu. Tanoshii becomes tanoshikatta desu.
BOSAI: Be Prepared
Learning how to evacuate from flood and rainstorm.
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Introducing special series of Iwate in June.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.
Time-Lapse Japan
The Ainu are the indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions. This time, a look at visual Ainu patterns.
Japan From Above: Up Close
A journey along the renowned Tsugaru Railway in the snow-blanketed region of Aomori Prefecture in northeastern Japan.
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from July 22, day nine of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.
Sumopedia
Learning about the leg tripping techniques that are used by sumo wrestlers to put their opponents down.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Newsline in Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
Journeys in Japan
Covered by subtropical forest, Yanbaru is home to a diverse range of native species and a unique ecosystem. A father and his daughter visit villages scattered across Yanbaru and meet locals who share a strong bond with their land.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Direct Talk
Interviews with leaders, academics, visionaries and entrepreneurs whose work is changing the world. Offers insight into those who are applying their skills to solve challenges at a local, regional and international level.
Dining with the Chef
Featured recipes are namban marinated tuna and white mizu-yokan with matcha syrup.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Newsline in Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
Document 72 Hours
Many insect fans are drawn to a store in Tokyo, Japan, that sells about 100 different species and equipment for keeping them. For three days, the team explore why people adore these tiny creatures.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Newsline in Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
Medical Frontiers
Japanese and US pharmaceutical companies develop a new chemotherapy drug that is linked to an antibody and targets HER2-positive breast cancers.