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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

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.

Kyoto has many stores called oyatsu that specialise in traditional snacks and treats - some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.

One of the most refreshing summer activities in Hokkaido is canyoning, jumping bravely from rocks and gliding down natural waterslides - get that adrenaline pumping as we enjoy some Furano thrills.

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

There are almost daily reports of voyeurism and sexual abuse targeting children in Japan - this two-part series turns a spotlight on a disturbing threat looming at the edges of society.

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 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 has nine million vacant homes - we investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and see how they're being used creatively to promote population growth and regional revitalisation.

Chibita is a friendly cat living at a souvenir shop near Chusonji Temple - a World Heritage Site - Popo lives at a horseback riding club with 20 horses, and we meet handsome Kikujiro at a rose garden.

NHK World-Japan presents Grand Sumo September Tournament Day 15 action live from Tokyo as top wrestlers have their 15th 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

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.

Kyoto has many stores called oyatsu that specialise in traditional snacks and treats - some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.

One of the most refreshing summer activities in Hokkaido is canyoning, jumping bravely from rocks and gliding down natural waterslides - get that adrenaline pumping as we enjoy some Furano thrills.

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

Tachikawa Yuzuru is a popular director known for hits like Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine and Blue Giant. Watch Tachikawa's thrilling first theatrical release, Death Billiards, in full.

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

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

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

Ghent, Belgium's third-largest city, is located at the confluence of the Lys and Scheldt rivers. It's a town built by merchants who prospered due to river trade and is known as the 'City of Art'.

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

There are almost daily reports of voyeurism and sexual abuse targeting children in Japan - this two-part series turns a spotlight on a disturbing threat looming at the edges of society.

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 parents face wrongful accusations of child abuse due to symptoms related to unexplained brain injuries - we follow one family's five-year battle to challenge false accusations against them.

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

Tachikawa Yuzuru is a popular director known for hits like Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine and Blue Giant. Watch Tachikawa's thrilling first theatrical release, Death Billiards, in full.

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

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

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! This time: idol group SKE48, who are marking their 15th anniversary, and Tomioka Ai, who is a university student and a singer-songwriter with an international fanbase.

There are various interesting laws and rules and philosophies hidden in our daily lives; this programme introduces children to them and teaches them how to think about them.

Today: turning down a request for support politely. Wang Chihsun is a pastry chef at an American restaurant in Tokyo - in a role play challenge, he must turn down a busy co-worker's request for help.

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

The Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions - this time: Ainu Patterns.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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, parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: car navigation systems and vapour heat treatment systems.

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

Chibita is a friendly cat living at a souvenir shop near Chusonji Temple - a World Heritage Site - Popo lives at a horseback riding club with 20 horses, and we meet handsome Kikujiro at a rose garden.

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

There are almost daily reports of voyeurism and sexual abuse targeting children in Japan - this two-part series turns a spotlight on a disturbing threat looming at the edges of society.

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 parents face wrongful accusations of child abuse due to symptoms related to unexplained brain injuries - we follow one family's five-year battle to challenge false accusations against them.

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! This time: idol group SKE48, who are marking their 15th anniversary, and Tomioka Ai, who is a university student and a singer-songwriter with an international fanbase.

Today: turning down a request for support politely. Wang Chihsun is a pastry chef at an American restaurant in Tokyo - in a role play challenge, he must turn down a busy co-worker's request for help.

Chibita is a friendly cat living at a souvenir shop near Chusonji Temple - a World Heritage Site - Popo lives at a horseback riding club with 20 horses, and we meet handsome Kikujiro at a rose garden.

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

Tachikawa Yuzuru is a popular director known for hits like Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine and Blue Giant. Watch Tachikawa's thrilling first theatrical release, Death Billiards, in full.

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

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

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, parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: car navigation systems and vapour heat treatment systems.

...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 various interesting laws and rules and philosophies hidden in our daily lives; this programme introduces children to them and teaches them how to think about them.

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

The Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions - this time: Ainu Patterns.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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 variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

We meet Americans Bianca Smith - a former pro baseball coach who now trains children and teens in Hokkaido - and Francis Geyrozaga Lapinig, who works as an autobody refinisher in Tokyo.

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 Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions - this time: Ainu Boats.

Takahashi Moe was a member of the Japanese team that won the top prize at the 2023 Pastry World Cup - she reflects on the experience and talks about the desserts concocted by the team.

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.

Several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall every summer - by understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions.

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

Boat builders in one coastal district used their skills to make houses - Nishizawa considers how architecture is affected by a community's terrain and values.

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

In Hakodate, ramen is salt or shio-style! Enjoy a delicious bowl of ramen that carries on the tradition.

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: idol group SKE48, who are marking their 15th anniversary, and Tomioka Ai, who is a university student and a singer-songwriter with an international fanbase.

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

Let's take a drive in Saitama and discover its natural beauty and hidden gems - from Omiya we head to Chichibu to see its famed SL train, trying local dishes and washi paper crafting en route.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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

Hop on a plane and view Japan from the sky! It's nearly the apex of summer, and we're heading to the nature-rich Amami Oshima island, which recently became a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

Takahashi Moe was a member of the Japanese team that won the top prize at the 2023 Pastry World Cup - she reflects on the experience and talks about the desserts concocted by the team.

We meet Americans Bianca Smith - a former pro baseball coach who now trains children and teens in Hokkaido - and Francis Geyrozaga Lapinig, who works as an autobody refinisher in Tokyo.