NHK World Sunday

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

Ise katagami is the art of crafting stencils for kimono patterns - now the artisans practising it are ageing and their numbers shrinking. We look at the people devoted to preserving this tradition.

#13 I want to see the snow. / To say what you want to do, replace the 'masu' ending of a verb with 'tai desu'. For example, 'mimasu' (to see) becomes 'mitai desu' (to want to see).

An expert cycling duo cuts across the Shiretoko Peninsula, a World Natural Heritage site located in eastern Hokkaido - they excitedly introduce local wildlife and magnificent summer views en route.

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 tragedy of the Great Kanto Earthquake continued for three days, during which a rare 'fire tornado' consumed a crowded evacuation site and violence against foreign residents ran rampant.

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

Renowned ecologist Minakata Kumagusu defended the sacred forests of Kumano in the Kii Mountain Range - he saved them from extinction by fighting the government near the start of the 20th century.

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

Our cyclist travels three large rivers in central Japan - the Kiso, the Nagara and the Ibi - and explores unique cultures related to them like cormorant fishing and an exciting float festival.

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.

Women-only trips and solo camping are some of the many ways that people enjoy camping in Japan - camping can even serve as a method of preparing for disaster. We examine its increasing popularity.

Todaiji Temple is a World Heritage Site - we encounter cats and deer who live at the temple, one cat keeps an eye on his owner's pickle shop, and another cat enjoys listening to flute music.

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

Ise katagami is the art of crafting stencils for kimono patterns - now the artisans practising it are ageing and their numbers shrinking. We look at the people devoted to preserving this tradition.

#13 I want to see the snow. / To say what you want to do, replace the 'masu' ending of a verb with 'tai desu'. For example, 'mimasu' (to see) becomes 'mitai desu' (to want to see).

An expert cycling duo cuts across the Shiretoko Peninsula, a World Natural Heritage site located in eastern Hokkaido - they excitedly introduce local wildlife and magnificent summer views en route.

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 massive twisting column rising from the depths features thousands of arabesque greenlings, a type of mackerel. More surprises await as a vortex form at the top, attracting prey and predator alike.

Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido and is home to vast fields and sprawling pastures - experience its vibrant summer colours through time-lapse photography.

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

A close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist who visits places off the beaten path, meets ordinary people, and enjoys a travel experience that's only possible on foot.

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 tragedy of the Great Kanto Earthquake continued for three days, during which a rare 'fire tornado' consumed a crowded evacuation site and violence against foreign residents ran rampant.

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

Renowned ecologist Minakata Kumagusu defended the sacred forests of Kumano in the Kii Mountain Range - he saved them from extinction by fighting the government near the start of the 20th century.

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 massive twisting column rising from the depths features thousands of arabesque greenlings, a type of mackerel. More surprises await as a vortex form at the top, attracting prey and predator alike.

Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido and is home to vast fields and sprawling pastures - experience its vibrant summer colours through time-lapse photography.

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

Join May J. for Japanese music - this time, Five New Old - a four-piece rock band from Kobe - and sajou no hana (an act getting lots of attention for anime theme songs) come to chat and perform.

There are various interesting laws and rules and philosophies hidden in our daily lives; this programme introduces children to them and teaches them how to think about them.

Today: asking others for favours. Warni Letty Yuhara from Indonesia works at a farm in Ibaraki Prefecture - she struggles with others to stay late, so she tackles a role play challenge to improve.

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 close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist who visits places off the beaten path, meets ordinary people, and enjoys a travel experience that's only possible on foot.

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 hit Japanese products plus top creations for niche markets - this time, tactile paving and crab stick machines.

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

Todaiji Temple is a World Heritage Site - we encounter cats and deer who live at the temple, one cat keeps an eye on his owner's pickle shop, and another cat enjoys listening to flute music.

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 tragedy of the Great Kanto Earthquake continued for three days, during which a rare 'fire tornado' consumed a crowded evacuation site and violence against foreign residents ran rampant.

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

Renowned ecologist Minakata Kumagusu defended the sacred forests of Kumano in the Kii Mountain Range - he saved them from extinction by fighting the government near the start of the 20th century.

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

Join May J. for Japanese music - this time, Five New Old - a four-piece rock band from Kobe - and sajou no hana (an act getting lots of attention for anime theme songs) come to chat and perform.

Today: asking others for favours. Warni Letty Yuhara from Indonesia works at a farm in Ibaraki Prefecture - she struggles with others to stay late, so she tackles a role play challenge to improve.

Todaiji Temple is a World Heritage Site - we encounter cats and deer who live at the temple, one cat keeps an eye on his owner's pickle shop, and another cat enjoys listening to flute music.

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 massive twisting column rising from the depths features thousands of arabesque greenlings, a type of mackerel. More surprises await as a vortex form at the top, attracting prey and predator alike.

Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido and is home to vast fields and sprawling pastures - experience its vibrant summer colours through time-lapse photography.

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

The stories behind hit Japanese products plus top creations for niche markets - this time, tactile paving and crab stick machines.

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

There are various interesting laws and rules and philosophies hidden in our daily lives; this programme introduces children to them and teaches them how to think about 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

A close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist who visits places off the beaten path, meets ordinary people, and enjoys a travel experience that's only possible on foot.

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 Brazilian couple who moved to Shiga Prefecture in Japan teach taekwondo to children - their efforts are helping kids develop more than just athletically.

In this episode we meet Taiwanese Chen Yu-Chin - who works as a glassware artisan in Otaru in Hokkaido - and Indonesian Nursalam Hidayat, who trains as a metal caster in Kawaguchi in Saitama.

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 Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions - this time: Ainu Houses.

Kanamori Jo is the artistic director of Noism, the first dance company in Japan with a permanent residency at a public theatre - he discusses the importance of physical spaces for the performing arts.

We listen to a story about fire corps that played an active role during January 2024's Noto quake - follow along and learn the difference between 'tetsudau' (to help out) and 'tasukeru' (to rescue).

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

Panic, isolation, evacuation shelter life, community cooperation, network support - foreign workers living in the Noto Peninsula area describe their experience of a major earthquake in January 2024.

This time we introduce 'Navigating Disasters', which presents various ways to reduce the damage of crises - in this episode, we show some methods that the Japanese have obtained through earthquakes.

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

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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

Join May J. for Japanese music - this time, Five New Old - a four-piece rock band from Kobe - and sajou no hana (an act getting lots of attention for anime theme songs) come to chat and perform.

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

Explore Wakayama's Kumano region by car, see ancient landscapes and sacred sites along the World Heritage Kumano Kodo trail, visit local roadside stations and delve deeper into the region's charm.

This time in Wakayama - the heartland of shoyu - we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and sushi...

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

Kanamori Jo is the artistic director of Noism, the first dance company in Japan with a permanent residency at a public theatre - he discusses the importance of physical spaces for the performing arts.

In this episode we meet Taiwanese Chen Yu-Chin - who works as a glassware artisan in Otaru in Hokkaido - and Indonesian Nursalam Hidayat, who trains as a metal caster in Kawaguchi in Saitama.