NHK World HD Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-06-12 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-06-12 Ito Satomi has designed costumes for many top-tier figure skaters from Japan and overseas - she shares her passion and inspiration for her craft. 2026-06-12 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. 2026-06-12 A monk from Myanmar came to Japan to build a temple for the people of his country - he believes it's his mission to offer them a place of sanctuary and provide them with physical and mental comfort. 2026-06-12 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-06-12 An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 2026-06-12 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. 2026-06-12 In Japan, 'goze' were blind female travelling performers - we look at the lives of the songstresses who travelled throughout Japan with shamisen in hand and sang their songs to earn a living. 2026-06-12 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. 2026-06-12 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. 2026-06-12 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. 2026-06-12 Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-06-12 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. 2026-06-13