NHK World HD Wednesday

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

Takashimadaira is north of central Tokyo and home to one of the city's largest 'danchi' housing complexes - we explore the grounds and meet members of the community who are making an impact.

'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is 'Japan's Top Inventions'

This programme highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the 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

Several old theatre buildings around Japan give a feeling of what it was like to see kabuki in the Edo period; experience these performances up close.

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

Top Japanese scientists delve into the fascinating worlds of cutting-edge technology and the natural sciences

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

Takashimadaira is north of central Tokyo and home to one of the city's largest 'danchi' housing complexes - we explore the grounds and meet members of the community who are making an impact.

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

Kinota Braithwaite is an African-Canadian educator whose daughter was bullied because of her skin colour - Braithwaite was inspired to create picture books that let all children know they are valued.

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.

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

'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is 'Japan's Top Inventions'

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 highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the 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

Spring oysters, packed with umami before spawning, have been attracting attention in recent years. We visit Hiroshima, Japan's largest oyster-producing region, to learn more.

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

Takashimadaira is north of central Tokyo and home to one of the city's largest 'danchi' housing complexes - we explore the grounds and meet members of the community who are making an impact.

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

Several old theatre buildings around Japan give a feeling of what it was like to see kabuki in the Edo period; experience these performances up close.

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

'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is 'Japan's Top Inventions'

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

Kinota Braithwaite is an African-Canadian educator whose daughter was bullied because of her skin colour - Braithwaite was inspired to create picture books that let all children know they are valued.

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.

This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.

This programme highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the 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

Spring oysters, packed with umami before spawning, have been attracting attention in recent years. We visit Hiroshima, Japan's largest oyster-producing region, to learn more.

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

Takashimadaira is north of central Tokyo and home to one of the city's largest 'danchi' housing complexes - we explore the grounds and meet members of the community who are making an impact.

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

'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is 'Japan's Top Inventions'

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

Several old theatre buildings around Japan give a feeling of what it was like to see kabuki in the Edo period; experience these performances up close.

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 imperial court 1200 years ago used cloth dyed with the colours of prayer, many of which are lost to time - some are fascinated with these forgotten colours and are attempting to revive them today.

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

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

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

Each episode of this programme sees Peter Barakan meet experts with fascinating cultural insights while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.

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

Spring oysters, packed with umami before spawning, have been attracting attention in recent years. We visit Hiroshima, Japan's largest oyster-producing region, to learn more.

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 auto repair shop in Yokkaichi in Mie Prefecture serves a rice bowl once a week - Ms Kuroda, who helped run the company for years with her late husband, started making these meals at the age of 70.

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 imperial court 1200 years ago used cloth dyed with the colours of prayer, many of which are lost to time - some are fascinated with these forgotten colours and are attempting to revive them today.