NHK World Thursday

It's a 20th anniversary special as presenters and viewers join Peter Barakan to look at some highlights - part one features musician and Japanology fan Todd Rundgren, sake tasting and taiko drumming.

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 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.

'Lunch On!' offers insights into working people of all kinds by looking at their lunch. Discover what they eat as they strive to reach new heights!

Featured recipe: Cherry Blossom-shaped Crab Rice. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

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.

'Trails to Oishii Tokyo' is a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market, where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.

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

Gold and silver threads are indispensable in woven Nishijin brocade, which was used in noble and festive attire for its splendour - now artisans strive to give it new value for modern sensibilities.

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.

Summer is winding down and the streets by Edo Bay are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers and revellers - it's getting late, but this party is just getting started...

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

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

It's a 20th anniversary special as presenters and viewers join Peter Barakan to look at some highlights - part one features musician and Japanology fan Todd Rundgren, sake tasting and taiko drumming.

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 Iizaka Line is a small 9.2km private railway line in Fukushima Prefecture - see how its business remains stable while many rural railways are facing severe business conditions.

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

Gold and silver threads are indispensable in woven Nishijin brocade, which was used in noble and festive attire for its splendour - now artisans strive to give it new value for modern sensibilities.

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.

'Lunch On!' offers insights into working people of all kinds by looking at their lunch. Discover what they eat as they strive to reach new heights!

Featured recipe: Cherry Blossom-shaped Crab Rice. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

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 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.

Summer is winding down and the streets by Edo Bay are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers and revellers - it's getting late, but this party is just getting started...

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

It's a 20th anniversary special as presenters and viewers join Peter Barakan to look at some highlights - part one features musician and Japanology fan Todd Rundgren, sake tasting and taiko drumming.

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 Iizaka Line is a small 9.2km private railway line in Fukushima Prefecture - see how its business remains stable while many rural railways are facing severe business conditions.

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

Gold and silver threads are indispensable in woven Nishijin brocade, which was used in noble and festive attire for its splendour - now artisans strive to give it new value for modern sensibilities.

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

Summer is winding down and the streets by Edo Bay are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers and revellers - it's getting late, but this party is just getting started...

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 B.C. - we examine various aspects of Jomon society with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Sannai Maruyama Site.

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.

'Lunch On!' offers insights into working people of all kinds by looking at their lunch. Discover what they eat as they strive to reach new heights!

Featured recipe: Cherry Blossom-shaped Crab Rice. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

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.

Marc's bento features pork chops with Japan's original ketchup-flavoured Spaghetti Napolitan, Maki makes a one-dish Curry Pilaf, and from Tokyo Bay, a traditional bento of sweet and savoury anago eel!

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

The Iizaka Line is a small 9.2km private railway line in Fukushima Prefecture - see how its business remains stable while many rural railways are facing severe business conditions.

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

'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.