NHK World Monday

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Kinota Braithwaite is an African-Canadian educator whose daughter was bullied because of her skin colour - Braithwaite was inspired to create picture books that let all children know they are valued.

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

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.

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

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.

Pleasure seekers take in an aquatics show on a river - seemingly a display of ragtag theatricality, the performers here are actually practising a centuries-old form of swimming.

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

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

Research in Japan is advancing on heavy ion radiotherapy, a promising alternative to conventional radiotherapy that could be more powerful and effective on difficult-to-treat cancers.

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 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

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.

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

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.

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

Kinota Braithwaite is an African-Canadian educator whose daughter was bullied because of her skin colour - Braithwaite was inspired to create picture books that let all children know they are valued.

Pleasure seekers take in an aquatics show on a river - seemingly a display of ragtag theatricality, the performers here are actually practising a centuries-old form of swimming.

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.

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

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.

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

Research in Japan is advancing on heavy ion radiotherapy, a promising alternative to conventional radiotherapy that could be more powerful and effective on difficult-to-treat cancers.

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 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

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

Pleasure seekers take in an aquatics show on a river - seemingly a display of ragtag theatricality, the performers here are actually practising a centuries-old form of swimming.

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

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.

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

Michael Keida explores the inspiring beauty and mystical sacred places along the Iseji route of the Kumano Kodo while fast-hiking.

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

Based in South Korea and Japan, Kim Insook highlights diverse individuals through photography and video - she interacts with her subjects while looking beyond the labels society has given them.

Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine

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 large parking lot and hearty servings make a 24-hour restaurant a haven for truckers in Okayama Prefecture - for three days we speak to diners taking a break before hitting the road again.

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

Research in Japan is advancing on heavy ion radiotherapy, a promising alternative to conventional radiotherapy that could be more powerful and effective on difficult-to-treat cancers.

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 power balance of the Indo-Pacific region is shifting as China and India increase their presence there - how can the Japan-US alliance, with the help of Indo-Pacific countries, bring stability?

Japan is home to some amazing museums - we dig a little deeper into museums showcasing the culture and spirituality of Japan!

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season

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

Based in South Korea and Japan, Kim Insook highlights diverse individuals through photography and video - she interacts with her subjects while looking beyond the labels society has given them.

Michael Keida explores the inspiring beauty and mystical sacred places along the Iseji route of the Kumano Kodo while fast-hiking.