NHK World HD Thursday

Creators have always been inspired by the power of natural phenomena that lie beyond our control - explore a world of designs informed by nature's might.

There's a new focus on repairing products as the need for circular economies grows - we look at how people in Japan maintain items using approaches ranging from traditional kintsugi to modern skills.

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 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 World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 11 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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

Thai journalist Nalutporn Krairiksh is the founder of ThisAble.me, a website about disabled people and disability rights - a disabled person herself, she seeks a society with true equality for all.

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

An iconic Kyoto destination popular for a millennium has the perfect climate and topography for autumn foliage - some people create new ways to enjoy autumn while others uphold its traditions.

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

Having experienced the removal of landmines with Japan's assistance, Cambodia is now aiding other countries with its demining technology - the leader of this initiative gives us his thoughts on peace.

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

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

Creators have always been inspired by the power of natural phenomena that lie beyond our control - explore a world of designs informed by nature's might.

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's a new focus on repairing products as the need for circular economies grows - we look at how people in Japan maintain items using approaches ranging from traditional kintsugi to modern skills.

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

Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use to travel tips and must-see places.

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

An iconic Kyoto destination popular for a millennium has the perfect climate and topography for autumn foliage - some people create new ways to enjoy autumn while others uphold its 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

Having experienced the removal of landmines with Japan's assistance, Cambodia is now aiding other countries with its demining technology - the leader of this initiative gives us his thoughts on peace.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 12 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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

Creators have always been inspired by the power of natural phenomena that lie beyond our control - explore a world of designs informed by nature's might.

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

Thai journalist Nalutporn Krairiksh is the founder of ThisAble.me, a website about disabled people and disability rights - a disabled person herself, she seeks a society with true equality for all.

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

The stories behind hit Japanese products and top creations for niche markets - this time, seismic oil dampers and fabric trim.

There's a new focus on repairing products as the need for circular economies grows - we look at how people in Japan maintain items using approaches ranging from traditional kintsugi to modern skills.

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

Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use to travel tips and must-see places.

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

An iconic Kyoto destination popular for a millennium has the perfect climate and topography for autumn foliage - some people create new ways to enjoy autumn while others uphold its 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

Creators have always been inspired by the power of natural phenomena that lie beyond our control - explore a world of designs informed by nature's might.

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: The Holiest Place.

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 World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 12 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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

As the coffee market in China rapidly grows, ethnic minorities in Yunnan province - which makes 98% of all Chinese coffee - are developing a unique speciality coffee brand using their local customs.

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

Author Julie Otsuka draws on the experiences of her Japanese-American family in her acclaimed novels and preserves stories that were once nearly forgotten.

Marc makes a sukiyaki-flavoured ground meat and spinach soboro bento and Maki a cute Scotch egg bento using quail eggs! Bento Topics look at the popularity of bentos using organic herbs in Thailand.

Takasago Masami generates almost no plastic waste composting instead of plastic bags for food scraps or doing dishes with a cloth instead of a disposable sponge - little ideas that are fun and easy.

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 wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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

Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use to travel tips and must-see places.

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 12 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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

Author Julie Otsuka draws on the experiences of her Japanese-American family in her acclaimed novels and preserves stories that were once nearly forgotten.

As the coffee market in China rapidly grows, ethnic minorities in Yunnan province - which makes 98% of all Chinese coffee - are developing a unique speciality coffee brand using their local customs.