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. 2026-06-16 The Funky Girls are a women's tug-of-war team with an average age of 50. Three nights a week, they forget all their personal problems and practice in pursuit of a shared dream - champions of Japan. 2026-06-16 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 at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama. 2026-06-16 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. 2026-06-16 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to roots. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-06-16 #25 My throat hurts. / To explain what part of your body ails you, say the part, then the particle 'ga' followed by adjectives like 'itai' - meaning painful - and finally 'n desu'. 2026-06-16 More and more foreign students come to Japan to become certified auto mechanics and find long-term employment - we follow one such student, a young woman from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream. 2026-06-16 At the University of Tokyo's Study Abroad Fair, NHK World-Japan showed students how its content can be used to learn practical English, and introduced an educational program in Japanese schools. 2026-06-16 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-06-16 TiA led a group of 86 Japanese singers to victory in the choir division of a major gospel event held in New York in May 2025 - she tells us about the significance of gospel music. 2026-06-16 Sweet bean paste-filled taiyaki comes in the auspicious shape of a sea bream or tai - the Japanese have loved these sweet treats for over 100 years. 2026-06-16 Edo's Rush Hour: Edo was a city of waterways; the Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, a main commercial artery. A captain's job was high-pressure and required skill and guts. 2026-06-16 Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-06-16 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food. 2026-06-16 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. 2026-06-16 Japanese research shows that losing three per cent of body weight in three months can reduce disease risk - learn weight loss tips from a doctor who has helped over 3,000 people at her obesity clinic. 2026-06-16 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. 2026-06-16 Massive logistics facilities underpin online retail, but robust warehouse structures, state-of-the-art systems, and other features make them suitable as evacuation sites too. 2026-06-16 The key to global warming may lie underground: soil contains far more carbon than the atmosphere, but overdevelopment of farmland releases it as CO2. We explore efforts to capture carbon in the soil. 2026-06-16 Tanaka Isson had a unique gift for portraying Amami Oshima's nature in art. A child prodigy, his career faltered until he moved to the island. Time-lapse footage hints at scenes that inspired him. 2026-06-16 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. 2026-06-16 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to roots. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-06-16 #25 My throat hurts. / To explain what part of your body ails you, say the part, then the particle 'ga' followed by adjectives like 'itai' - meaning painful - and finally 'n desu'. 2026-06-16 More and more foreign students come to Japan to become certified auto mechanics and find long-term employment - we follow one such student, a young woman from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream. 2026-06-16 At the University of Tokyo's Study Abroad Fair, NHK World-Japan showed students how its content can be used to learn practical English, and introduced an educational program in Japanese schools. 2026-06-16 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. 2026-06-16 The Funky Girls are a women's tug-of-war team with an average age of 50. Three nights a week, they forget all their personal problems and practice in pursuit of a shared dream - champions of Japan. 2026-06-16 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 at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama. 2026-06-16 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. 2026-06-16 Explore a different side of Japan by meeting the locals and discovering traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks! 2026-06-16 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. 2026-06-16 Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food! 2026-06-16 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. 2026-06-16 Even as record-breaking snow blankets Kanazawa on the Sea of Japan coast, a car rental business stays open for its customers. For three days in January, we asked them where they will go and why. 2026-06-16 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. 2026-06-16 Japanese research shows that losing three per cent of body weight in three months can reduce disease risk - learn weight loss tips from a doctor who has helped over 3,000 people at her obesity clinic. 2026-06-16 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. 2026-06-16 Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan. 2026-06-16 Japan is home to over 30,000 rivers, long a familiar part of its people's lives. Take a look at life along the rivers of Japan today as we dig a little deeper. 2026-06-16 Featured recipe: Squid Yakisoba. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes! 2026-06-16 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. 2026-06-16 Explore a different side of Japan by meeting the locals and discovering traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks! 2026-06-16 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-06-16 Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food! 2026-06-16 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-06-16 Even as record-breaking snow blankets Kanazawa on the Sea of Japan coast, a car rental business stays open for its customers. For three days in January, we asked them where they will go and why. 2026-06-16 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. 2026-06-16 Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan. 2026-06-16 Massive logistics facilities underpin online retail, but robust warehouse structures, state-of-the-art systems, and other features make them suitable as evacuation sites too. 2026-06-16 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. 2026-06-16 Japanese research shows that losing three per cent of body weight in three months can reduce disease risk - learn weight loss tips from a doctor who has helped over 3,000 people at her obesity clinic. 2026-06-16 An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events. 2026-06-16 Air to Oysters, Decentralising Water: From drinking water to sewage disposal, discover how new tech is enabling off-grid water solutions. 2026-06-16 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-06-16 Hosono Hitomi's botanically-themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world - she talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique. 2026-06-16 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to roots. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-06-16 #25 My throat hurts. / To explain what part of your body ails you, say the part, then the particle 'ga' followed by adjectives like 'itai' - meaning painful - and finally 'n desu'. 2026-06-16 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-06-16 Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food! 2026-06-16 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. 2026-06-16 Even as record-breaking snow blankets Kanazawa on the Sea of Japan coast, a car rental business stays open for its customers. For three days in January, we asked them where they will go and why. 2026-06-16 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. 2026-06-16 Japan turns to seawater to tackle global issues with desalination technology and hydrogen generation, plus a robot that enhances pianists' abilities. 2026-06-16 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. 2026-06-16 Explore a different side of Japan by meeting the locals and discovering traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks! 2026-06-16 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. 2026-06-17 Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan. 2026-06-17 Japan is home to over 30,000 rivers, long a familiar part of its people's lives. Take a look at life along the rivers of Japan today as we dig a little deeper. 2026-06-17 Featured recipe: Squid Yakisoba. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes! 2026-06-17 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. 2026-06-17 Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food! 2026-06-17 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-06-17 Hosono Hitomi's botanically-themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world - she talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique. 2026-06-17 A 100-year-old cafe was born out of the friendship between Brazil and Japan - the coffee there is so great that it was even loved by superstar John Lennon. 2026-06-17 The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time. 2026-06-17 Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-06-17 Even as record-breaking snow blankets Kanazawa on the Sea of Japan coast, a car rental business stays open for its customers. For three days in January, we asked them where they will go and why. 2026-06-17 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. 2026-06-17 Japan turns to seawater to tackle global issues with desalination technology and hydrogen generation, plus a robot that enhances pianists' abilities. 2026-06-17 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. 2026-06-17 Explore a different side of Japan by meeting the locals and discovering traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks! 2026-06-17 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. 2026-06-17 Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food! 2026-06-17