NHK World Tuesday

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.

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

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

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.

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

Mishiro Kenshi creates installations with ornate bamboo lanterns known as 'take-akari' - he talks about the potential of the craft including his work to bring light to disaster-stricken communities.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

From stocking convenience stores to operating heavy machinery and even serving as a labour force in space, we take a closer look at how robots and remote-control technology could transform work.

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.

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

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

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

Mishiro Kenshi creates installations with ornate bamboo lanterns known as 'take-akari' - he talks about the potential of the craft including his work to bring light to disaster-stricken communities.

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...

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.

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

From stocking convenience stores to operating heavy machinery and even serving as a labour force in space, we take a closer look at how robots and remote-control technology could transform work.

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

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

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

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.

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

We hit the town around Shinjuku East Exit, one of Tokyo's vibrant hubs - it has roots as a lodging area which later welcomed a train terminal and eventually became a business and entertainment centre.

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

Music is the first language of teenage drum prodigy Soma Yoyoka - when video of her playing a Led Zeppelin song went viral, Yoyoka and her family moved to the US to pursue her dreams of making music.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to blue. Explore the unique culture behind them.

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.

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

Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh that gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street and proves that they can make a positive contribution to society.

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

From stocking convenience stores to operating heavy machinery and even serving as a labour force in space, we take a closer look at how robots and remote-control technology could transform work.

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 family tragedy during a civil war sees two brothers, both brilliant strategists, fight on opposing sides - the story takes place against a real historical background.

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

Music is the first language of teenage drum prodigy Soma Yoyoka - when video of her playing a Led Zeppelin song went viral, Yoyoka and her family moved to the US to pursue her dreams of making music.

We hit the town around Shinjuku East Exit, one of Tokyo's vibrant hubs - it has roots as a lodging area which later welcomed a train terminal and eventually became a business and entertainment centre.