NHK World HD NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 14, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-15 Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye. 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-15 Carbon-fibre and glass-fibre textiles hold potential for a sustainable society, textile art boasts photographic and delicate expression, and artisans weaving with their nails create future prospects. 2026-05-15 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-05-15 Ito Junji is a horror manga artist renowned worldwide for his intricate artwork and unique vision which earned him a place in the prestigious Eisner Awards Hall of Fame in 2025 - what inspires him? 2026-05-15 The key to tasty kiwi is a ripening process that takes place after harvest - discover new varieties being developed in Kagawa and feast your eyes on innovative dishes. 2026-05-15 Off to Go Bathing: A mother and daughter brave the rain to visit their local bathhouse - in the process, we learn that regular bathing was an essential part of life for townspeople. 2026-05-15 More than a decade after the Great East Japan Earthquake, two women who lost their daughters ask a painter to portray them as grown-ups - will the portraits bring solace to the bereaved families? 2026-05-15 At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. 2026-05-15 Japan's many vacant homes are being used as investments, hotel rooms, and opportunities for creative renovation - we discover ways to reimagine properties that were once regarded as almost worthless. 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-15 Amid financial struggles, local railways are increasingly turning to vertical separation (dividing the ownership of infrastructure and operations) in order to survive - see how it works in practice. 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-15 A new form of poverty is quietly spreading among young people in Japan. Barely making ends meet through one-off jobs, many don't have a stable home, which hinders their access to public assistance. 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-15 Carbon-fibre and glass-fibre textiles hold potential for a sustainable society, textile art boasts photographic and delicate expression, and artisans weaving with their nails create future prospects. 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 14, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-15 Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye. 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-15 Characters that appeal to adults as well as kids are growing in popularity thanks to both their cuteness and realistic portrayal of the world. Next, can Japan make more of their success? 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-15 As the coffee market in China rapidly grows, ethnic minorities in Yunnan province - which makes 98% of all Chinese coffee - are developing a unique speciality coffee brand using their local customs. 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-15 Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights. 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-15 Amid financial struggles, local railways are increasingly turning to vertical separation (dividing the ownership of infrastructure and operations) in order to survive - see how it works in practice. 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 14, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-15 Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye. 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-15 Characters that appeal to adults as well as kids are growing in popularity thanks to both their cuteness and realistic portrayal of the world. Next, can Japan make more of their success? 2026-05-15 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-05-15 As the coffee market in China rapidly grows, ethnic minorities in Yunnan province - which makes 98% of all Chinese coffee - are developing a unique speciality coffee brand using their local customs. 2026-05-15 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-05-15 Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights. 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 14, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-15 Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye. 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-15 Amid financial struggles, local railways are increasingly turning to vertical separation (dividing the ownership of infrastructure and operations) in order to survive - see how it works in practice. 2026-05-15 An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events. 2026-05-15 Characters that appeal to adults as well as kids are growing in popularity thanks to both their cuteness and realistic portrayal of the world. Next, can Japan make more of their success? 2026-05-15 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-05-15 In 2025, Ohtake Makiko won a NASA award for significant accomplishments relating to Solar System exploration science. She talks about investigating the birth of our planet and moon. 2026-05-15 What happens to lake water when it no longer freezes in winter? Detailed records of a 'divine' freezing phenomenon of Lake Suwa in Japan have been kept for 580 years, but since 2018 it has not frozen. 2026-05-15 German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses (sento) - he hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses. 2026-05-15 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-05-15 As the coffee market in China rapidly grows, ethnic minorities in Yunnan province - which makes 98% of all Chinese coffee - are developing a unique speciality coffee brand using their local customs. 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-15 Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights. 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-15 Today's theme: Design Hunting in Shiga. This central prefecture is home to Lake Biwa and rich water resources led to a unique regional culture. Our design hunt explores modern updates on tradition. 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-15 Characters that appeal to adults as well as kids are growing in popularity thanks to both their cuteness and realistic portrayal of the world. Next, can Japan make more of their success? 2026-05-15 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 15, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-16 Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 As the coffee market in China rapidly grows, ethnic minorities in Yunnan province - which makes 98% of all Chinese coffee - are developing a unique speciality coffee brand using their local customs. 2026-05-16 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-05-16 In 2025, Ohtake Makiko won a NASA award for significant accomplishments relating to Solar System exploration science. She talks about investigating the birth of our planet and moon. 2026-05-16 What happens to lake water when it no longer freezes in winter? Detailed records of a 'divine' freezing phenomenon of Lake Suwa in Japan have been kept for 580 years, but since 2018 it has not frozen. 2026-05-16 Night on the Town: A full moon shines above a bustling neighbourhood - featured prominently are kabuki theatres on hiatus, but people have still come out to take in the nightlife. 2026-05-16 According to a report in the Lancet, age-related hearing loss is a risk factor for dementia - a unique rehabilitation programme in Japan is helping people recognise words while wearing hearing aids. 2026-05-16 Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 Today's theme: Design Hunting in Shiga. This central prefecture is home to Lake Biwa and rich water resources led to a unique regional culture. Our design hunt explores modern updates on tradition. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 Characters that appeal to adults as well as kids are growing in popularity thanks to both their cuteness and realistic portrayal of the world. Next, can Japan make more of their success? 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 As the coffee market in China rapidly grows, ethnic minorities in Yunnan province - which makes 98% of all Chinese coffee - are developing a unique speciality coffee brand using their local customs. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses (sento) - he hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses. 2026-05-16 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, curved escalators. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 15, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-16 Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 A doctor in Japan helps patients navigate their final days; visiting healthcare systems around the world, he grapples with a key question: what can medicine do to help us live with hope until the end? 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 Canned food is no longer just for storage or emergencies - it has become fine cuisine. Join us in this special episode as we explore the frontlines of Japan's uniquely-evolved canning industry. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 Shiga - the site of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake - is home to centuries-old crafts like Shigaraki ware and Wana velvet. We explore an island in the lake before climbing into the mountains. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 Today's theme: Design Hunting in Shiga. This central prefecture is home to Lake Biwa and rich water resources led to a unique regional culture. Our design hunt explores modern updates on tradition. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 A programme for upper primary to lower secondary school children about exploring everyday technologies all around them - each episode takes a piece of familiar tech and finds out what it does and how. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 Spear squid is immensely popular in squid-loving Japan - tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savour some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish. 2026-05-16 Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine - along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you! 2026-05-16 Folding Fans: We visit a store selling folding fans where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind - the accessories were popular because the shape of an open fan suggested prosperity. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 15, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-16 Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 Miyanaga Aiko (Contemporary artist) visits Kyoto. The Mincho font, drawn by hand in around 1990, evokes 350-year-old hand-carved woodblocks, made to print Buddhist sutras. 2026-05-16 Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores two acts from a gidayu kyogen play that's a fantastical, dramatic, and deeply moving piece of theatre. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 A doctor in Japan helps patients navigate their final days; visiting healthcare systems around the world, he grapples with a key question: what can medicine do to help us live with hope until the end? 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 Canned food is no longer just for storage or emergencies - it has become fine cuisine. Join us in this special episode as we explore the frontlines of Japan's uniquely-evolved canning industry. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 Spear squid is immensely popular in squid-loving Japan - tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savour some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish. 2026-05-16 Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine - along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you! 2026-05-16 Folding Fans: We visit a store selling folding fans where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind - the accessories were popular because the shape of an open fan suggested prosperity. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 15, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-16 Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 Today's theme: Design Hunting in Shiga. This central prefecture is home to Lake Biwa and rich water resources led to a unique regional culture. Our design hunt explores modern updates on tradition. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 A programme for upper primary to lower secondary school children about exploring everyday technologies all around them - each episode takes a piece of familiar tech and finds out what it does and how. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 Shiga - the site of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake - is home to centuries-old crafts like Shigaraki ware and Wana velvet. We explore an island in the lake before climbing into the mountains. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 Miyanaga Aiko (Contemporary artist) visits Kyoto. The Mincho font, drawn by hand in around 1990, evokes 350-year-old hand-carved woodblocks, made to print Buddhist sutras. 2026-05-16 Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores two acts from a gidayu kyogen play that's a fantastical, dramatic, and deeply moving piece of theatre. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 A doctor in Japan helps patients navigate their final days; visiting healthcare systems around the world, he grapples with a key question: what can medicine do to help us live with hope until the end? 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 Canned food is no longer just for storage or emergencies - it has become fine cuisine. Join us in this special episode as we explore the frontlines of Japan's uniquely-evolved canning industry. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 A Fish Tale with a Twist: This episode shows how local seafood businesses are filling labour needs by combining work and pleasure. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 A programme for upper primary to lower secondary school children about exploring everyday technologies all around them - each episode takes a piece of familiar tech and finds out what it does and how. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-16 Shiga - the site of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake - is home to centuries-old crafts like Shigaraki ware and Wana velvet. We explore an island in the lake before climbing into the mountains. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-05-17