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.

The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!

Sawayanagi Naoshi and Hirota Takuya see the clothes they make from beginning to end, using only all-natural materials so they can be safely decomposed by microorganisms in soil.

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

A monk from Myanmar came to Japan to build a temple for the people of his country - he believes it's his mission to offer them a place of sanctuary and provide them with physical and mental comfort.

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, a blade wielded by the world's most famous swordsman Miyamoto Musashi: Musashi Masamune.

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 Shin-Yokohama Line, run by Sagami Railway and Tokyu Railways in the Greater Tokyo Area, opened in 2023. See the extensive rail network created by opening the through service.

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 stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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.

Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!

Sawayanagi Naoshi and Hirota Takuya see the clothes they make from beginning to end, using only all-natural materials so they can be safely decomposed by microorganisms in soil.

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

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

The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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.

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, a blade wielded by the world's most famous swordsman Miyamoto Musashi: Musashi Masamune.

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

Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!

Sawayanagi Naoshi and Hirota Takuya see the clothes they make from beginning to end, using only all-natural materials so they can be safely decomposed by microorganisms in soil.

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.

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

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

The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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

Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!

Sawayanagi Naoshi and Hirota Takuya see the clothes they make from beginning to end, using only all-natural materials so they can be safely decomposed by microorganisms in soil.

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 monk from Myanmar came to Japan to build a temple for the people of his country - he believes it's his mission to offer them a place of sanctuary and provide them with physical and mental comfort.

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

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Nii Oshima Island.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at deep-fried food. These mouth-watering Japanese dishes are enjoyed as takeaway items and made at home.

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, a blade wielded by the world's most famous swordsman Miyamoto Musashi: Musashi Masamune.

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 series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and 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 selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's 'The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin.'

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 travel the JR Hakushin and Uetsu Lines of Niigata and Yamagata in search of traditional food culture in a major rice-producing region: sampling sake, fine salmon dishes and other culinary delights.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at donburi rice bowls, Japan's ultimate comfort food.

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.

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

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Karesansui is a dry-gardening style of arranging stones and gravel that developed as a place for Buddhist monks in their ascetic training.

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'

Find out about Japan's emergency food options that meet the needs of various people and discover the rolling stock method, a smart way to stockpile emergency food.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun!