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. 2026-07-17 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 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 17, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-18 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... 2026-07-18 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 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. 2026-07-18 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-07-18 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. 2026-07-18 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? 2026-07-18 Mt. Fuji's Faces: We observe 'Red Fuji' and 'Black Fuji', two dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mt. Fuji mean to the people of Edo? 2026-07-18 Kidney function cannot be restored once it is lost - if CKD progresses, the only options are dialysis or transplantation. We provide the latest information on maintaining kidney health. 2026-07-18 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. 2026-07-18 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 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! 2026-07-18 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 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.' 2026-07-18 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 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. 2026-07-18 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 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. 2026-07-18 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, automated ginjo koji makers. 2026-07-18 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 17, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-18 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... 2026-07-18 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 Climate change is transforming Shiretoko, Hokkaido. As sea ice declines and key food sources disappear, brown bears are being forced to adapt. High-resolution footage reveals a shifting ecosystem. 2026-07-18 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 Yoshida Shoin was an educator whose students played key roles in Japan's modernisation - he died at 29, but his ideals still live on 160 years later. Peter Barakan visits Shoin's hometown of Hagi. 2026-07-18 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 We travel to Miyagi and Yamagata, where nature is most colourful in early summer. We taste shijimi clams and bamboo shoots, and encounter the mysterious scenery of submerged forest in a lake. 2026-07-18 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 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! 2026-07-18 This programme presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature - in both original forms and modern translations - with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the world view of ancient Japan. 2026-07-18 This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. 2026-07-18 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 Nira, with its garlic-like pungency and ability to boost stamina, is a true star; visit a production site to marvel at nira's vitality and see how the ingredient can be used in a wide range of dishes. 2026-07-18 Take a drive in Fukushima! 13 years since a disaster there, see its rejuvenated community and daily life, visit a rest stop emblematic of this resilience, and sense the locals' unyielding spirit. 2026-07-18 On a Snowy Night: We come across a tranquil and snow-covered Edo cityscape, but there's something in the air - the aroma of foods both sweet and savoury that helps townspeople keep warm in the winter. 2026-07-18 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 17, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-18 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... 2026-07-18 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 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-07-18 Yamagata / Nakui Naoko (book designer) Thread for traditional 'shina' fabric takes a year to make. Ultrafine mohair is also made here with a 60-year-old device. Nakui admires the hunt for improvement. 2026-07-18 'Scarface Yosaburo' is one of the most famous plays of late Edo period kabuki - it's a romance between a young and beautiful couple, with shocking twists that showcases Edo style. 2026-07-18 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 Climate change is transforming Shiretoko, Hokkaido. As sea ice declines and key food sources disappear, brown bears are being forced to adapt. High-resolution footage reveals a shifting ecosystem. 2026-07-18 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 Yoshida Shoin was an educator whose students played key roles in Japan's modernisation - he died at 29, but his ideals still live on 160 years later. Peter Barakan visits Shoin's hometown of Hagi. 2026-07-18 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 Nira, with its garlic-like pungency and ability to boost stamina, is a true star; visit a production site to marvel at nira's vitality and see how the ingredient can be used in a wide range of dishes. 2026-07-18 Take a drive in Fukushima! 13 years since a disaster there, see its rejuvenated community and daily life, visit a rest stop emblematic of this resilience, and sense the locals' unyielding spirit. 2026-07-18 On a Snowy Night: We come across a tranquil and snow-covered Edo cityscape, but there's something in the air - the aroma of foods both sweet and savoury that helps townspeople keep warm in the winter. 2026-07-18 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 17, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-18 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... 2026-07-18 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 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! 2026-07-18 This programme presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature - in both original forms and modern translations - with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the world view of ancient Japan. 2026-07-18 This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. 2026-07-18 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 We travel to Miyagi and Yamagata, where nature is most colourful in early summer. We taste shijimi clams and bamboo shoots, and encounter the mysterious scenery of submerged forest in a lake. 2026-07-18 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 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-07-18 Yamagata / Nakui Naoko (book designer) Thread for traditional 'shina' fabric takes a year to make. Ultrafine mohair is also made here with a 60-year-old device. Nakui admires the hunt for improvement. 2026-07-18 'Scarface Yosaburo' is one of the most famous plays of late Edo period kabuki - it's a romance between a young and beautiful couple, with shocking twists that showcases Edo style. 2026-07-18 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 Climate change is transforming Shiretoko, Hokkaido. As sea ice declines and key food sources disappear, brown bears are being forced to adapt. High-resolution footage reveals a shifting ecosystem. 2026-07-18 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 Yoshida Shoin was an educator whose students played key roles in Japan's modernisation - he died at 29, but his ideals still live on 160 years later. Peter Barakan visits Shoin's hometown of Hagi. 2026-07-18 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 This upbeat programme combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world. 2026-07-18 This programme presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature - in both original forms and modern translations - with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the world view of ancient Japan. 2026-07-18 This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. 2026-07-18 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 We travel to Miyagi and Yamagata, where nature is most colourful in early summer. We taste shijimi clams and bamboo shoots, and encounter the mysterious scenery of submerged forest in a lake. 2026-07-18 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. 2026-07-19