NHK World Saturday

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?

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

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?

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

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

One way to cope with a pandemic is for our cyclists to film themselves close to home - Zac Reynolds shows his favourite local spots in Mie before exploring unknown parts of the fascinating prefecture.

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

Potter Baba Kojiro uses stones from the quarry that is said to have produced Japan's first porcelain but was abandoned for centuries - what drives him to create pieces from this unique type of clay?

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

Hina dolls which represent the emperor, empress and imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March the third after they are born as part of Girl's Day celebrations.

Mt. Mokoto in eastern Hokkaido is easily accessible to hikers. John, an expert climber and photographer, heads for its 1,000-m summit to overlook Lake Kussharo and witness a spectacular sea of clouds.

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

Shimanto is a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture - a piano is placed on a park's outdoor stage 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

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

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

One way to cope with a pandemic is for our cyclists to film themselves close to home - Zac Reynolds shows his favourite local spots in Mie before exploring unknown parts of the fascinating prefecture.

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

Potter Baba Kojiro uses stones from the quarry that is said to have produced Japan's first porcelain but was abandoned for centuries - what drives him to create pieces from this unique type of clay?

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

Hina dolls which represent the emperor, empress and imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March the third after they are born as part of Girl's Day celebrations.

Mt. Mokoto in eastern Hokkaido is easily accessible to hikers. John, an expert climber and photographer, heads for its 1,000-m summit to overlook Lake Kussharo and witness a spectacular sea of clouds.

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

Shimanto is a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture - a piano is placed on a park's outdoor stage 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 sale of sexual videos and photographs of minors is a lucrative international industry - this programme examines this burgeoning trade and what can be done to stop it.

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

In-depth world discussion; global opinion leaders debate key issues facing our modern world, presenting solutions to help solve these concerns.

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

One way to cope with a pandemic is for our cyclists to film themselves close to home - Zac Reynolds shows his favourite local spots in Mie before exploring unknown parts of the fascinating prefecture.

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7.

'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.

Sanagijima Island is home to lots of free-roaming cats - Kuji rests on some cool shrine steps as other cats hang out close to the sea carefully making their way along a seawall... what are they doing?

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're featuring 'The Mobile Police Patlabor', a hit that has captivated fans for over 30 years - learn the secrets of its enduring charm and get an exclusive look at the new 'Patlabor Ezy'!

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

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

Monsanto, literally 'The Sacred Mountain', is a stunning rock village in Portugal - perched high atop a mountain bordering Spain, the village consists of rock houses sandwiched among boulders.

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

Potter Baba Kojiro uses stones from the quarry that is said to have produced Japan's first porcelain but was abandoned for centuries - what drives him to create pieces from this unique type of clay?

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

Hina dolls which represent the emperor, empress and imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March the third after they are born as part of Girl's Day celebrations.

Mt. Mokoto in eastern Hokkaido is easily accessible to hikers. John, an expert climber and photographer, heads for its 1,000-m summit to overlook Lake Kussharo and witness a spectacular sea of clouds.