NHK World HD Monday

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.

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

Kaiki is a thin and brightly coloured silk fabric - Fumie discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image.

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.

We introduce 'Discovering Tomorrow's Manga Masters', an English version of a show aired on our domestic channel, that follows young people trying to be manga creators and living in an artist village.

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

Enjoy a hot helping of ramen in Asahikawa, the coldest town in Japan! College kids give their all to a summer of ramen.

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

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

Nara, Japan's capital back in the 8th century A.D., is home to many temples with Buddhist statues believed to ward off calamity and grant prosperity and good health - join us in taking a tour of some.

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

Let's drive through Chiba Prefecture! We depart from Tokyo Station and enjoy magic hour at scenic Byobugaura. Along the way, encounter Chiba's traditions and be amazed by their artistic quality.

Fujimoto Yasushi developed an ultra-high pressure cleaning machine that can remove unauthorised graffiti on walls with ease - he talks about his innovative, non-chemical, eco-friendly cleaning system.

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

Join animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki as he meets cats around the world! Today: in Val D'Orcia in Italy and Nagasaki in Japan, and we also learn why cats like to ride on shoulders in 'Kitty Trivia'.

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

Visit a plantation in one of the country's snowiest regions and learn how sweetness is carefully developed in large Tokyo warehouses during the import process.

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.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

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

Fly high from Shizuoka Airport - the nearest airport to Mount Fuji - as breathtaking window views and special cockpit footage await!

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.

We introduce 'Discovering Tomorrow's Manga Masters', an English version of a show aired on our domestic channel, that follows young people trying to be manga creators and living in an artist village.

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

Aichi / Kataoka Mami (Curator): Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, creates products appropriate for the times - Kataoka finds the beauty that's present in functional objects.

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

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

To truly enjoy Gunma, travel by car is key. We start from Takasaki, where the bullet train stops, and make our way to Kusatsu hot springs, with world Heritage sites and local food along the way.

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

Hop on from Narita - the air gateway to Japan - as breathtaking window views await flying above active volcanoes!

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.

What makes some one-of-a-kind handmade noodles so unique? Come to Sano for a taste you won't find anywhere else!

Tokyo's original ramen was born during the postwar reconstruction - try some for yourself on this ramen journey by train!

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

Shiga / Nagayama Yuko (Architect): A group of stonemasons have been building walls using natural stone for 400 years - Nagayama learns how a stone's qualities are assessed and utilised.

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.

We introduce 'Discovering Tomorrow's Manga Masters', an English version of a show aired on our domestic channel, that follows young people trying to be manga creators and living in an artist village.

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 animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki as he meets cats around the world! Today: in Val D'Orcia in Italy and Nagasaki in Japan, and we also learn why cats like to ride on shoulders in 'Kitty Trivia'.

Fujimoto Yasushi developed an ultra-high pressure cleaning machine that can remove unauthorised graffiti on walls with ease - he talks about his innovative, non-chemical, eco-friendly cleaning system.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

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.

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

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

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.

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 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

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.

We introduce 'Discovering Tomorrow's Manga Masters', an English version of a show aired on our domestic channel, that follows young people trying to be manga creators and living in an artist village.

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

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

Nara, Japan's capital back in the 8th century A.D., is home to many temples with Buddhist statues believed to ward off calamity and grant prosperity and good health - join us in taking a tour of some.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

What makes some one-of-a-kind handmade noodles so unique? Come to Sano for a taste you won't find anywhere else!

Tokyo's original ramen was born during the postwar reconstruction - try some for yourself on this ramen journey by train!

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 Owase (Mie Pref.), Stephen Carter finds out about the culture, customs and climate of this 'city of rain.' On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips

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

Fukuda Keisuke heads an NPO that has been organising volunteer clean-up events in Japan for over 20 years - he talks about his efforts to bring communities together.

Wakayama Prefecture is a historic sanctuary on a peninsula near Osaka with hot springs, beaches and a proud fishing culture - join the top-rated chef Hayashi on a culinary tour of its rich traditions.

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 menu at a 24-hour Chinese restaurant in western Tokyo includes ramen, gyoza dumplings, and a wide range of set meals - for three days we ask customers why they come here to fill their bellies.

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 Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

The Japanese have long lived side-by-side with horses - with unique cultures found in every region, let's dig a little deeper!

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season

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

Fukuda Keisuke heads an NPO that has been organising volunteer clean-up events in Japan for over 20 years - he talks about his efforts to bring communities together.

In Owase (Mie Pref.), Stephen Carter finds out about the culture, customs and climate of this 'city of rain.' On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips