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.
Kabuki Kool
Explore the different types of romantic heroes who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes and their appeal.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Direct Talk
Cambodian mental health expert Chhim Sotheara tells us about his distinctly Asian methods of healing the many people said to be still suffering the psychological after-effects of the 1970s genocide.
Dive in Tokyo
Senju in northeastern Tokyo developed 400 years ago as a post town providing lodging for travellers. Exploring this historic area and meeting the people and places at the heart of the community.
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
Ninja Truth
Two men have been called the last ninja. While Fujita Seiko lived about a hundred years ago, Kawakami Jinichi is still alive in 2023. Traces their footsteps in order to get closer to the ninja truth.
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to kimono. Explore the unique culture behind them.
Core Kyoto Mini
A look at the maki-e, a Japanese lacquer decoration technique in which pictures, patterns, and letters are drawn with lacquer on the surface of lacquerware before metal powder such as gold is sprinkled and fixed on the surface.
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
Frontrunners
The thatched roofs found on traditional Japanese houses are declining in number, but Sagara Ikuya works hard to explore new possibilities, pass on his skills, and preserve the craft for the future.
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 hot spring doctor in Noboribetsu, one of the best-known onsen towns, shares how he manages the resort town's water sources for customers and the challenges he has to overcome.
Kabuki Kool
Explore the different types of romantic heroes who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes and their appeal.
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
A focus on photographer and artist, Leena Kejriwal. She blends art and technology to create awareness about India's child trafficking, using stencils, games and digital comics based on true stories.
Science View
Japanese scientists discovered microorganisms that can survive for more than 100 million years deep below the ocean floor. A look at what they can tell us about the big question of `What is life?'.
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.
Dive in Tokyo
Senju in northeastern Tokyo developed 400 years ago as a post town providing lodging for travellers. Exploring this historic area and meeting the people and places at the heart of the community.
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
Cambodian mental health expert Chhim Sotheara tells us about his distinctly Asian methods of healing the many people said to be still suffering the psychological after-effects of the 1970s genocide.
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.
Ninja Truth
Two men have been called the last ninja. While Fujita Seiko lived about a hundred years ago, Kawakami Jinichi is still alive in 2023. Traces their footsteps in order to get closer to the ninja truth.
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to kimono. Explore the unique culture behind them.
Core Kyoto Mini
A look at the maki-e, a Japanese lacquer decoration technique in which pictures, patterns, and letters are drawn with lacquer on the surface of lacquerware before metal powder such as gold is sprinkled and fixed on the surface.
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.
Frontrunners
The thatched roofs found on traditional Japanese houses are declining in number, but Sagara Ikuya works hard to explore new possibilities, pass on his skills, and preserve the craft for the future.
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.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Nagano in central Japan gets long sunlight hours and large temperature drops between day and night. This makes for some tasty apples. Feast your eyes on unique sweets made from native varieties.
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.
Dive in Tokyo
Senju in northeastern Tokyo developed 400 years ago as a post town providing lodging for travellers. Exploring this historic area and meeting the people and places at the heart of the community.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Direct Talk
Cambodian mental health expert Chhim Sotheara tells us about his distinctly Asian methods of healing the many people said to be still suffering the psychological after-effects of the 1970s genocide.
Kabuki Kool
Explore the different types of romantic heroes who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes and their appeal.
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.
Ninja Truth
Two men have been called the last ninja. While Fujita Seiko lived about a hundred years ago, Kawakami Jinichi is still alive in 2023. Traces their footsteps in order to get closer to the ninja truth.
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to kimono. Explore the unique culture behind them.
Core Kyoto Mini
A look at the maki-e, a Japanese lacquer decoration technique in which pictures, patterns, and letters are drawn with lacquer on the surface of lacquerware before metal powder such as gold is sprinkled and fixed on the surface.
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
A focus on photographer and artist, Leena Kejriwal. She blends art and technology to create awareness about India's child trafficking, using stencils, games and digital comics based on true stories.
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.
Into the Gray: Redemption of an Ex-Yakuza
Explores the life of Morohashi Yoshitomo, a criminal defence lawyer in Tokyo who used to be a yakuza, and what made him completely change his lifestyle and career.
Frontrunners
The thatched roofs found on traditional Japanese houses are declining in number, but Sagara Ikuya works hard to explore new possibilities, pass on his skills, and preserve the craft for the future.
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.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Nagano in central Japan gets long sunlight hours and large temperature drops between day and night. This makes for some tasty apples. Feast your eyes on unique sweets made from native varieties.
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.
Dive in Tokyo
Senju in northeastern Tokyo developed 400 years ago as a post town providing lodging for travellers. Exploring this historic area and meeting the people and places at the heart of the community.
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.
Ninja Truth
Two men have been called the last ninja. While Fujita Seiko lived about a hundred years ago, Kawakami Jinichi is still alive in 2023. Traces their footsteps in order to get closer to the ninja truth.
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to kimono. Explore the unique culture behind them.
Core Kyoto Mini
A look at the maki-e, a Japanese lacquer decoration technique in which pictures, patterns, and letters are drawn with lacquer on the surface of lacquerware before metal powder such as gold is sprinkled and fixed on the surface.
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
Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: The Holiest Place.
Japan From Above: Up Close
A hot spring doctor in Noboribetsu, one of the best-known onsen towns, shares how he manages the resort town's water sources for customers and the challenges he has to overcome.
Kabuki Kool
Explore the different types of romantic heroes who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes and their appeal.
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.
Core Kyoto
Kyle looks out for the remaining Buddhist temples in Minamiyamashiro, the land that was a hub for transportation.
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Direct Talk
Monique Holt is a deaf actress who leads the uprising of disabled stars and makes the theatre world know the potential of those who have difficulties to overcome.
Design X Stories
The featured theme is lifestyle tools.
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.
Japanology Plus
In Japan, one in every seven homes is empty. These 8.5 million vacant properties may increase the risk of fire and burglary, or negatively impact local real estate prices. A look at the new ways that are emerging to make use of them.
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.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Nagano in central Japan gets long sunlight hours and large temperature drops between day and night. This makes for some tasty apples. Feast your eyes on unique sweets made from native varieties.