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. 2026-07-16 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 15, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-16 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... 2026-07-16 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. 2026-07-16 Yagisawa Satoshi's novel, 'Days at the Morisaki Bookshop,' has been translated into 50 languages. He talks about the inspiration behind a heartwarming story that captivated readers around the globe. 2026-07-16 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, automated ginjo koji makers. 2026-07-16 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-07-16 Kosaka Kunpei holds multiple world records in spearfishing, a sport in which competitors hunt underwater and see who can catch the biggest fish. He talks about freediving and using a hand spear. 2026-07-16 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. 2026-07-16 1 in 36 people in Japan are foreign residents. As its population declines, we look at Japanese society in a new era of foreign workers, through an IT startup where 90% of staff are foreigners. 2026-07-16 Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge for a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in this bustling scene from everyday Edo life. 2026-07-16 Changing of the Guard: This episode shows how technology and entertainment are making an impact on safety and security services in Japan. 2026-07-16 This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future. 2026-07-16 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. 2026-07-16 Kibinago, sometimes called 'jewels of the sea,' is a fish seldom seen outside Kagoshima. We travel to its home prefecture and meet devoted locals who reveal what makes the fish so special. 2026-07-16 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. 2026-07-16 We trace the ongoing evolution of the Daiba waterfront district which began as defensive fortifications and transformed over time into a tourist destination, residential area, and innovation hub. 2026-07-16 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. 2026-07-16 Yagisawa Satoshi's novel, 'Days at the Morisaki Bookshop,' has been translated into 50 languages. He talks about the inspiration behind a heartwarming story that captivated readers around the globe. 2026-07-16 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, automated ginjo koji makers. 2026-07-16 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. 2026-07-16 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 15, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-16 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... 2026-07-16 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. 2026-07-16 Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-07-16 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. 2026-07-16 The Kyoto cityscape is a blend of historic Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, traditional Machiya-style townhouses, and inns with beautiful gardens - cleaning is vital for their longevity and look. 2026-07-16 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. 2026-07-16 Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974 - Peter discovers something new about Japan in every episode. 2026-07-16 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. 2026-07-16 Kibinago, sometimes called 'jewels of the sea,' is a fish seldom seen outside Kagoshima. We travel to its home prefecture and meet devoted locals who reveal what makes the fish so special. 2026-07-16 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. 2026-07-16 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 15, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-16 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... 2026-07-16 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. 2026-07-16 Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-07-16 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-07-16 The Kyoto cityscape is a blend of historic Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, traditional Machiya-style townhouses, and inns with beautiful gardens - cleaning is vital for their longevity and look. 2026-07-16 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-07-16 Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974 - Peter discovers something new about Japan in every episode. 2026-07-16 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. 2026-07-16 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 15, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-16 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... 2026-07-16 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. 2026-07-16 Kibinago, sometimes called 'jewels of the sea,' is a fish seldom seen outside Kagoshima. We travel to its home prefecture and meet devoted locals who reveal what makes the fish so special. 2026-07-16 An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events. 2026-07-16 Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-07-16 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-07-16 In March 2026, photographer Hamamoto Kanade won a prestigious award for work themed on the underwater suicide squads organized near the end of the Second World War. She tells us about the project. 2026-07-16 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. 2026-07-16 1 in 2500 people started farming in 2022 - as we talk to new farmers who've come from totally different industries, we examine the values they have found in this labour-intense yet rewarding field. 2026-07-16 Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge for a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in this bustling scene from everyday Edo life. 2026-07-16 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-07-16 The Kyoto cityscape is a blend of historic Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, traditional Machiya-style townhouses, and inns with beautiful gardens - cleaning is vital for their longevity and look. 2026-07-16 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. 2026-07-16 Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974 - Peter discovers something new about Japan in every episode. 2026-07-16 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. 2026-07-16 Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways with interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips, where to go, how to get there and more! 2026-07-16 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. 2026-07-16 Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-07-16 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. 2026-07-17 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe.. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 16, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-17 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... 2026-07-17 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. 2026-07-17 The Kyoto cityscape is a blend of historic Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, traditional Machiya-style townhouses, and inns with beautiful gardens - cleaning is vital for their longevity and look. 2026-07-17 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-07-17 In March 2026, photographer Hamamoto Kanade won a prestigious award for work themed on the underwater suicide squads organized near the end of the Second World War. She tells us about the project. 2026-07-17 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. 2026-07-17 Only one in seven fathers take parental leave in Japan, mostly for under two weeks. This episode follows a man who took a full year off to raise two children, revealing a slice of modern Japan. 2026-07-17 The Piercing Gaze: A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku - who is the mysterious figure, what is he doing, and why did the artist want to commemorate the moment? 2026-07-17 After 40 years, a local yumori, or hot spring caretaker, is retiring. A crew of young workers has been chosen to replace him. But with no manual to guide them, will these novices be up to the task? 2026-07-17 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. 2026-07-17 Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974 - Peter discovers something new about Japan in every episode. 2026-07-17 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. 2026-07-17 Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways with interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips, where to go, how to get there and more! 2026-07-17 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. 2026-07-17 Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-07-17 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. 2026-07-17 The Kyoto cityscape is a blend of historic Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, traditional Machiya-style townhouses, and inns with beautiful gardens - cleaning is vital for their longevity and look. 2026-07-17 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. 2026-07-17 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe.. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 16, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-17 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... 2026-07-17 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. 2026-07-17 Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-07-17 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. 2026-07-17 In recent years, young entrepreneurs have flocked from all over China to Liangzhu, an area that has become known for AI-based business development, searching for newfound freedom and opportunities. 2026-07-17 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. 2026-07-17 The Kogawas take us on a tasty journey with traditional recipes from the mountainous region of Hida. This time, they weather the heat of the summer season with dishes steeped into Buddhist tradition. 2026-07-17 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. 2026-07-17 Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways with interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips, where to go, how to get there and more! 2026-07-17 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. 2026-07-17 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe.. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 16, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-17 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... 2026-07-17 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. 2026-07-17 Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-07-17 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-07-17 In recent years, young entrepreneurs have flocked from all over China to Liangzhu, an area that has become known for AI-based business development, searching for newfound freedom and opportunities. 2026-07-17 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-07-17 The Kogawas take us on a tasty journey with traditional recipes from the mountainous region of Hida. This time, they weather the heat of the summer season with dishes steeped into Buddhist tradition. 2026-07-17 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. 2026-07-17 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe.. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 16, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-17 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... 2026-07-17 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. 2026-07-17 Iwakuni City has decided to keep the third-sector Nishikigawa Railway running for the next 10 years. See the efforts being made to revitalise the local line, including a tourist train. 2026-07-17 An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events. 2026-07-17 Japan's resale market is booming. Amid rising costs of living, appliance stores and municipalities join in while resellers expand abroad, leveraging the quality and reliability of 'Used in Japan.' 2026-07-17 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-07-17 Highly respected sports trainer Kitani Masashi works with world-class soccer players, relieving fatigue, pain, and conditioning the body to be less prone to injury. He talks about his unique methods. 2026-07-17 With about 28 times the warming effect of CO2, methane lies in an ice-like form beneath the seabed. Rising sea temperatures dissociates it, releasing methane gas. How do we stop this time bomb? 2026-07-17 How can farming in Japan be made more exciting? That question drives a farmer from Indonesia who sees potential to help his community via agriculture. 2026-07-17 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-07-17 In recent years, young entrepreneurs have flocked from all over China to Liangzhu, an area that has become known for AI-based business development, searching for newfound freedom and opportunities. 2026-07-17 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. 2026-07-17 The Kogawas take us on a tasty journey with traditional recipes from the mountainous region of Hida. This time, they weather the heat of the summer season with dishes steeped into Buddhist tradition. 2026-07-17 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. 2026-07-17 Today's theme: Design Hunting in Yamaguchi. Lying at the western edge of Japan's main island Yamaguchi is home to arts and crafts which draw on its rich natural landscape. Join us on a design hunt! 2026-07-17 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. 2026-07-17 Japan's resale market is booming. Amid rising costs of living, appliance stores and municipalities join in while resellers expand abroad, leveraging the quality and reliability of 'Used in Japan.' 2026-07-17 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. 2026-07-18