NHK World HD Saturday

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

13 years since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the Japanese government's plan to decommission the plant is at a crossroads - we take a close look at efforts to secure Fukushima's future.

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

A left-hand underarm throw propelled Wajima to the yokozuna rank in just 15 tournaments after his pro debut - two retired rikishi analyse his legendary throw and a rival also shares his memories.

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: BRIDEAR - a five-piece all-female heavy metal band with a growing fanbase in Europe - and Matsuura Kodai, a singer with an astonishingly versatile voice.

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.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at soba restaurants. As a quick meal or part of a New Year's tradition, soba is an iconic Japanese dish.

Karuizawa is cool even in summer, making it a popular resort town - we meet local cats at a fashionable home goods shop and a restaurant in a remodelled folk home who are sure to bring in customers!

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

Snow fairies are real and oh so cute! Join the Darwin team as the film crew heads north to Hokkaido to discover a range of behaviours of this long-tailed tit subspecies that will leave you spellbound.

Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms for over 100 years - see the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.

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

Reggio Calabria is the largest city in Calabria, forming the 'toe' of the Italian Peninsula which resembles a boot - known as the jewel of southern Italy, it has flourished since ancient times.

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

A retired man with dementia and his wife struggle to address his worsening symptoms - faced with an uncertain future, the two remain deeply devoted to one another despite their challenges.

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

Cycling the Matsumae Peninsula during the spring cherry blossom season, we explore a scenic road lined with cherry trees, Hokkaido's southernmost Cape Shirakami, and the magnificent Matsumae Castle.