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

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

With cherry blossoms in full bloom, there are many tastes only to be found in Spring. Go for a stroll in the soft light and gentle breezes in this beautiful Japanese season

Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

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

Komagome is the birthplace of Somei-yoshino, the most popular cherry blossom variety in Japan - we visit a scenic garden, meet locals who cultivate cherry tree saplings, and explore shopping streets.

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

Fujimoto Akio's film 'Lost Land,' about Rohingya siblings in a refugee camp who embark on a perilous journey, was honoured at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. He talks about his passion for film-making.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, super-absorbent towels.

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

As atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima age, preserving their memories has become a pressing issue - we follow Sumioka Kenta's efforts to further the cause of peace through the creativity of youth.

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 looks at 'point clouds' for 3D data visuals used in architecture, archaeology and autonomous driving, plus robots learning new moves.

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

Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.

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

Komagome is the birthplace of Somei-yoshino, the most popular cherry blossom variety in Japan - we visit a scenic garden, meet locals who cultivate cherry tree saplings, and explore shopping streets.

Fujimoto Akio's film 'Lost Land,' about Rohingya siblings in a refugee camp who embark on a perilous journey, was honoured at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. He talks about his passion for film-making.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, super-absorbent towels.

As atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima age, preserving their memories has become a pressing issue - we follow Sumioka Kenta's efforts to further the cause of peace through the creativity of youth.

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

Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.

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 looks at 'point clouds' for 3D data visuals used in architecture, archaeology and autonomous driving, plus robots learning new moves.

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

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

This episode of a series on COP30 in Brazil focuses on Amazon 'dieback' - deforestation has reached 17 per cent and scientists warn that exceeding a figure of 20 per cent may disrupt the water cycle.

Matsue is known as the 'city of water.' It is home to Lake Shinji, which is famous for its shijimi clams. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we see the lake's changing colours and expressions.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Kurosaki Yu is a blacksmith specializing in Echizen cutlery, a 700-year-old Japanese craft - his knives are sought after by chefs in Japan and overseas. He talks about achieving ultimate sharpness.

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

In the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters, small humanoid creatures scurry about among lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices - what are they up to?

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

Fujimoto Akio's film 'Lost Land,' about Rohingya siblings in a refugee camp who embark on a perilous journey, was honoured at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. He talks about his passion for film-making.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, super-absorbent towels.

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

As atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima age, preserving their memories has become a pressing issue - we follow Sumioka Kenta's efforts to further the cause of peace through the creativity of youth.

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

Oils shape Japan's food culture, where households choose from a wide range of oils to suit each dish. This episode explores Japanese plant-based oils, focusing on flavour, safety, and health.

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

Komagome is the birthplace of Somei-yoshino, the most popular cherry blossom variety in Japan - we visit a scenic garden, meet locals who cultivate cherry tree saplings, and explore shopping streets.

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

Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.