NHK World 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

We feature a scientist, Eniya Listiani Dewi, who is leading energy reform in Indonesia by aiming to create a sustainable society using 'green' hydrogen produced from only natural energy.

This time we venture out to Sawara in Chiba Prefecture - a 300-year-old town where merchant families prospered thanks to the Tone River - and see how the community is upholding its traditions.

The ninja are said to have devised over 230 uses for gunpowder - in this episode, we recreate the daikokuhiya, a gunpowder-laden fire arrow.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to fire. Explore the unique culture behind them.

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

Mizui Yu is tackling poverty in the Philippines using coconuts - he develops food and cosmetics for sale in Japan. Yu's business is improving lives, but what will he develop next?

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

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 10 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

Professor Jason Arday focuses on the UK education system in his work as a sociologist - he made history in 2023 when he became the youngest Black professor at Cambridge University at 37.

This episode looks at energy savings and carbon reduction in Japan's leading train systems - including hydrogen fuel cells and silicon carbide power electronics - and visualising emotions.

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 time we venture out to Sawara in Chiba Prefecture - a 300-year-old town where merchant families prospered thanks to the Tone River - and see how the community is upholding 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.

We feature a scientist, Eniya Listiani Dewi, who is leading energy reform in Indonesia by aiming to create a sustainable society using 'green' hydrogen produced from only natural energy.

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.

The ninja are said to have devised over 230 uses for gunpowder - in this episode, we recreate the daikokuhiya, a gunpowder-laden fire arrow.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to fire. Explore the unique culture behind them.

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

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

Mizui Yu is tackling poverty in the Philippines using coconuts - he develops food and cosmetics for sale in Japan. Yu's business is improving lives, but what will he develop next?

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

Pungent and aromatic, rakkyo is grown in Tottori, a major production area famous for sand dunes - see how farmers battle with a harsh environment to eventually produce a quality and versatile veggie.

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 time we venture out to Sawara in Chiba Prefecture - a 300-year-old town where merchant families prospered thanks to the Tone River - and see how the community is upholding 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

We feature a scientist, Eniya Listiani Dewi, who is leading energy reform in Indonesia by aiming to create a sustainable society using 'green' hydrogen produced from only natural energy.

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

The ninja are said to have devised over 230 uses for gunpowder - in this episode, we recreate the daikokuhiya, a gunpowder-laden fire arrow.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to fire. Explore the unique culture behind them.

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

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

Professor Jason Arday focuses on the UK education system in his work as a sociologist - he made history in 2023 when he became the youngest Black professor at Cambridge University at 37.

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.

Will help come when disaster strikes? We consider what's needed to prepare for natural disasters by examining the initial response to January 2024's Noto Peninsula earthquake.

Mizui Yu is tackling poverty in the Philippines using coconuts - he develops food and cosmetics for sale in Japan. Yu's business is improving lives, but what will he develop next?

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

Pungent and aromatic, rakkyo is grown in Tottori, a major production area famous for sand dunes - see how farmers battle with a harsh environment to eventually produce a quality and versatile veggie.

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 time we venture out to Sawara in Chiba Prefecture - a 300-year-old town where merchant families prospered thanks to the Tone River - and see how the community is upholding 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

The ninja are said to have devised over 230 uses for gunpowder - in this episode, we recreate the daikokuhiya, a gunpowder-laden fire arrow.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to fire. Explore the unique culture behind them.

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

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.

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

The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years - we dive deep into its core in this definitive series. Today: Gion Matsuri as Kyoto's festive spirit.

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

Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music he heard at the Japanese-American internment camp he spent his childhood during WWII in - how did the war affect him and what does music mean to him?

Today's theme: Science & Design: Evoking the Future. Visit the 'Future Elements: Experimental Laboratory for Prototyping in Science and Design' exhibition with Director Yamanaka Shunji 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

Water-free fire engines and AI-powered robots are among the new firefighting technologies being used in Japan to address changing emergency circumstances - we introduce some recent approaches.

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

Pungent and aromatic, rakkyo is grown in Tottori, a major production area famous for sand dunes - see how farmers battle with a harsh environment to eventually produce a quality and versatile veggie.

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 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

Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music he heard at the Japanese-American internment camp he spent his childhood during WWII in - how did the war affect him and what does music mean to him?

The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years - we dive deep into its core in this definitive series. Today: Gion Matsuri as Kyoto's festive spirit.