NHK World HD Sunday

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

NHK World-Japan presents Grand Sumo November Tournament Day 1 action live from Fukuoka as top wrestlers have their first 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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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: explaining that you can't make a decision on the spot. Astriana Faradillah from Indonesia works in sales - in a role play challenge, she deals with clients who request an on-the-spot discount.

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.

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: Shuri Castle.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 1 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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 stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: contactless IC cards and wasabi packets.

...Your Life. The sun's tremendous energy provides various benefits but also poses some significant risks - we explore the mysteries of solar flares and their threat to human activities.

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

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.

Today: explaining that you can't make a decision on the spot. Astriana Faradillah from Indonesia works in sales - in a role play challenge, she deals with clients who request an on-the-spot discount.

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

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: contactless IC cards and wasabi packets.

...Your Life. The sun's tremendous energy provides various benefits but also poses some significant risks - we explore the mysteries of solar flares and their threat to human activities.

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.

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: Shuri Castle.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 1 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

All mothers need some 'me time' - that's why one forward-thinking woman in Kyoto established Mamo Heart, a space for mothers to relax and also get their own business ideas off the ground.

We meet Syrian Iskandar Salama in Tokyo - who works to find job opportunities for his fellow Syrians in and out of Japan - then go on a river ride in Tochigi with Nepalese Shishir Mahat as our guide.

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 Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 B.C. - we examine various aspects of Jomon society with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Dogu.

Ogata Yuko has developed a medical device that can measure foetal heartbeat and send the results to a doctor remotely - the goal is to make childbirth safer in places without specialised OB-GYN care.

A research team led by Japanese professor Takebe Takanori won an Ig Nobel Prize for discovering that pigs are capable of breathing through the anus - we learn expressions related to 'iki' (breath).

#25 My throat hurts. / To explain what part of your body ails you, say the part, then the particle 'ga' followed by adjectives like 'itai' - meaning painful - and finally 'n desu'.

This episode introduces Japan's unique volunteer fire corps composed of local residents who often arrive at a disaster scene before professional firefighters. A Thai reporter visits Sano City.

This time we introduce 'Core Kyoto Special: Behind the Scenes of Gion Matsuri', which shows the eagerness of foreign volunteers who support the Matsuri among Japanese people including Kyoto locals.

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

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

From hotels to multi-purpose lockers, this episode features innovative storage-based business models.

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 sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 1 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Ogata Yuko has developed a medical device that can measure foetal heartbeat and send the results to a doctor remotely - the goal is to make childbirth safer in places without specialised OB-GYN care.

We meet Syrian Iskandar Salama in Tokyo - who works to find job opportunities for his fellow Syrians in and out of Japan - then go on a river ride in Tochigi with Nepalese Shishir Mahat as our guide.