NHK World Friday

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.

A labour shortage in South Korea has caused a spike in foreign workers - many of them work under harsh conditions and grassroots efforts are underway to ease tensions between foreigners and locals.

Today: a look at some popular bentos posted to our website, Maki and Marc make savoury bentos perfect for an autumn picnic, and a tasty and protein-rich tempeh bento comes from Bali in Indonesia.

A popular tourist train in Kyushu's Takachiho area is powered by fuel made from leftover ramen soup - starting from nothing, trucking company owner Nishida Masumi has developed his own biodiesel.

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

Elsa is from the Faroe Islands and ger two children attend a Japanese public school - she feels sad that she cannot always help them because of language issues.

Three shrines in the Kii Mountains - a sacred area for ascetic practitioners - bearing the name of their region of Kumano have been visited by followers since ancient times.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

Thanks to Tinia's innovative approach, her eight-employee urban start-up in Brooklyn in New York City provides safe and nutritious fresh produce with no environmental impact.

Iwate Prefecture is home to a number of unique railways and popular tourist trains. See the different initiatives JR and Iwate Prefecture are taking to increase railway tourism.

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 labour shortage in South Korea has caused a spike in foreign workers - many of them work under harsh conditions and grassroots efforts are underway to ease tensions between foreigners and locals.

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.

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.

Today: a look at some popular bentos posted to our website, Maki and Marc make savoury bentos perfect for an autumn picnic, and a tasty and protein-rich tempeh bento comes from Bali in Indonesia.

A popular tourist train in Kyushu's Takachiho area is powered by fuel made from leftover ramen soup - starting from nothing, trucking company owner Nishida Masumi has developed his own biodiesel.

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

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 labour shortage in South Korea has caused a spike in foreign workers - many of them work under harsh conditions and grassroots efforts are underway to ease tensions between foreigners and 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

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

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

Today: a look at some popular bentos posted to our website, Maki and Marc make savoury bentos perfect for an autumn picnic, and a tasty and protein-rich tempeh bento comes from Bali in Indonesia.

A popular tourist train in Kyushu's Takachiho area is powered by fuel made from leftover ramen soup - starting from nothing, trucking company owner Nishida Masumi has developed his own biodiesel.

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

Thanks to Tinia's innovative approach, her eight-employee urban start-up in Brooklyn in New York City provides safe and nutritious fresh produce with no environmental impact.

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

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

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 labour shortage in South Korea has caused a spike in foreign workers - many of them work under harsh conditions and grassroots efforts are underway to ease tensions between foreigners and 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

Today: a look at some popular bentos posted to our website, Maki and Marc make savoury bentos perfect for an autumn picnic, and a tasty and protein-rich tempeh bento comes from Bali in Indonesia.

A popular tourist train in Kyushu's Takachiho area is powered by fuel made from leftover ramen soup - starting from nothing, trucking company owner Nishida Masumi has developed his own biodiesel.

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

Elsa is from the Faroe Islands and ger two children attend a Japanese public school - she feels sad that she cannot always help them because of language issues.

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

Three shrines in the Kii Mountains - a sacred area for ascetic practitioners - bearing the name of their region of Kumano have been visited by followers since ancient times.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at bladed tools. Traditional techniques are used to make a range of state-of-the-art items.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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 growth in the game industry accelerates, game makers pursue increased global attention through new strategies - once undisputed champions, Japanese game companies now face competition to survive.

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

Armoured warfare flourished among the samurai during the Warring States period - Japan's traditional art experts from around the world unravel the secrets of budo in this programme.

Experience the fascinating sights of airports and transport hubs that connect Japan with the world. Time-lapse photography will show you how these places bustle with activity around the clock.

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

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia

Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture is known for its Western architecture - a piano is placed inside the station and people stop to play from their hearts.

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

...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time: Which One is Real?