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. 2026-07-19 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. 2026-07-19 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. 2026-07-19 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. 2026-07-19 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 18, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-19 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... 2026-07-19 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 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-07-19 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. 2026-07-19 '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. 2026-07-19 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 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. 2026-07-19 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 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. 2026-07-19 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 Empowering Single Mothers: This episode features business models designed to provide single mothers with well-paid jobs and affordable housing. 2026-07-19 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. 2026-07-19 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. 2026-07-19 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 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. 2026-07-19 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 Iconic Japanese armour worn for defence - 16th-century helmets featured outlandish shapes like a giant crescent moon or the ears of a rabbit. We uncover the spirit of the samurai behind its creation. 2026-07-19 Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano - he hits the south in springtime to experience the breathtaking cherry blossoms and gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north. 2026-07-19 First Childbirth: In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life - it was also characterised by unique customs and beliefs. 2026-07-19 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 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-07-19 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. 2026-07-19 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 18, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-19 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... 2026-07-19 The Copper Belt in south central Africa is home to vast unexplored copper reserves. The US, China and Japan are vying to establish presences there to secure this critical industrial resource. 2026-07-19 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 Check out manga artist Oshimi Shuzo, whose trauma-probing stories have led to many screen adaptations. Learn how manga can be self-therapy as he works on Blood on the Tracks. 2026-07-19 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 Experience the cutting edge of Japanese entertainment as we turn the spotlight on virtual artists - this time, HIMEHINA, a female duo with over 600 million video views. 2026-07-19 An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. (S1, E16) 2026-07-19 End-of-life planning is spreading in Japan - some people are planning ahead and choosing low-cost shared graves over family graves, and some cities are offering end-of-life planning support. 2026-07-19 Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens - Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps! 2026-07-19 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 Anime Manga Explosion features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans. Each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity. 2026-07-19 This episode features 'Wakey's Door' on paints, a Comedy Writers skit, 'Pretending to be Asleep,' and a long version of the theme song, 'That's Good Too!' It energizes kids. 2026-07-19 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 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-07-19 A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season. 2026-07-19 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 18, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-19 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... 2026-07-19 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 This ekiben from Hita in Oita Prefecture stars a log-shaped piece of burdock root that you can playfully saw. It tells a story born from the wish to connect the forests to the future. 2026-07-19 Kyoto has many stores called oyatsu that specialise in traditional snacks and treats - some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods. 2026-07-19 Today: checking that others have understood instructions. Shang Yan from China works as a train cleaner in Tokyo - to improve her skills as a team leader, she tackles a role play challenge. 2026-07-19 At Miwa Sayuri's second-hand shop, nothing has a price tag. Bring in three items you no longer wear and take home three you love - a quiet movement and gathering place for people who treasure clothes. 2026-07-19 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 The challenges and struggles of women whose lives have been affected by factors like war or poverty are chronicled as they attend AUW in Bangladesh to gain education to become new leaders in society. 2026-07-19 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 Check out manga artist Oshimi Shuzo, whose trauma-probing stories have led to many screen adaptations. Learn how manga can be self-therapy as he works on Blood on the Tracks. 2026-07-19 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 NHK World-Jpaan will broadcast Grand Sumo July Tournament Day 8 action live from Nagoya, as top wrestlers have their eighth bouts of the 15-day contest. 2026-07-19 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 Anime Manga Explosion features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans. Each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity. 2026-07-19 This episode features 'Wakey's Door' on paints, a Comedy Writers skit, 'Pretending to be Asleep,' and a long version of the theme song, 'That's Good Too!' It energizes kids. 2026-07-19 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 Experience the cutting edge of Japanese entertainment as we turn the spotlight on virtual artists - this time, HIMEHINA, a female duo with over 600 million video views. 2026-07-19 An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. (S1, E16) 2026-07-19 End-of-life planning is spreading in Japan - some people are planning ahead and choosing low-cost shared graves over family graves, and some cities are offering end-of-life planning support. 2026-07-19 Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens - Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps! 2026-07-19 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 This ekiben from Hita in Oita Prefecture stars a log-shaped piece of burdock root that you can playfully saw. It tells a story born from the wish to connect the forests to the future. 2026-07-19 Kyoto has many stores called oyatsu that specialise in traditional snacks and treats - some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods. 2026-07-19 Today: checking that others have understood instructions. Shang Yan from China works as a train cleaner in Tokyo - to improve her skills as a team leader, she tackles a role play challenge. 2026-07-19 At Miwa Sayuri's second-hand shop, nothing has a price tag. Bring in three items you no longer wear and take home three you love - a quiet movement and gathering place for people who treasure clothes. 2026-07-19 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 The challenges and struggles of women whose lives have been affected by factors like war or poverty are chronicled as they attend AUW in Bangladesh to gain education to become new leaders in society. 2026-07-19 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 Check out manga artist Oshimi Shuzo, whose trauma-probing stories have led to many screen adaptations. Learn how manga can be self-therapy as he works on Blood on the Tracks. 2026-07-19 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 Anime Manga Explosion features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans. Each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity. 2026-07-19 This episode features 'Wakey's Door' on paints, a Comedy Writers skit, 'Pretending to be Asleep,' and a long version of the theme song, 'That's Good Too!' It energizes kids. 2026-07-19 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 Experience the cutting edge of Japanese entertainment as we turn the spotlight on virtual artists - this time, HIMEHINA, a female duo with over 600 million video views. 2026-07-19 An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. (S1, E16) 2026-07-19 End-of-life planning is spreading in Japan - some people are planning ahead and choosing low-cost shared graves over family graves, and some cities are offering end-of-life planning support. 2026-07-19 Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens - Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps! 2026-07-19 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. 2026-07-20 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-07-20 A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season. 2026-07-20 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 19, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-20 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... 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 This ekiben from Hita in Oita Prefecture stars a log-shaped piece of burdock root that you can playfully saw. It tells a story born from the wish to connect the forests to the future. 2026-07-20 Kyoto has many stores called oyatsu that specialise in traditional snacks and treats - some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods. 2026-07-20 Today: checking that others have understood instructions. Shang Yan from China works as a train cleaner in Tokyo - to improve her skills as a team leader, she tackles a role play challenge. 2026-07-20 At Miwa Sayuri's second-hand shop, nothing has a price tag. Bring in three items you no longer wear and take home three you love - a quiet movement and gathering place for people who treasure clothes. 2026-07-20 The Copper Belt in south central Africa is home to vast unexplored copper reserves. The US, China and Japan are vying to establish presences there to secure this critical industrial resource. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 Check out manga artist Oshimi Shuzo, whose trauma-probing stories have led to many screen adaptations. Learn how manga can be self-therapy as he works on Blood on the Tracks. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 Anime Manga Explosion features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans. Each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity. 2026-07-20 This episode features 'Wakey's Door' on paints, a Comedy Writers skit, 'Pretending to be Asleep,' and a long version of the theme song, 'That's Good Too!' It energizes kids. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 Experience the cutting edge of Japanese entertainment as we turn the spotlight on virtual artists - this time, HIMEHINA, a female duo with over 600 million video views. 2026-07-20 An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. (S1, E16) 2026-07-20 End-of-life planning is spreading in Japan - some people are planning ahead and choosing low-cost shared graves over family graves, and some cities are offering end-of-life planning support. 2026-07-20 Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens - Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps! 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 This ekiben from Hita in Oita Prefecture stars a log-shaped piece of burdock root that you can playfully saw. It tells a story born from the wish to connect the forests to the future. 2026-07-20 Kyoto has many stores called oyatsu that specialise in traditional snacks and treats - some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods. 2026-07-20 Today: checking that others have understood instructions. Shang Yan from China works as a train cleaner in Tokyo - to improve her skills as a team leader, she tackles a role play challenge. 2026-07-20 At Miwa Sayuri's second-hand shop, nothing has a price tag. Bring in three items you no longer wear and take home three you love - a quiet movement and gathering place for people who treasure clothes. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-07-20 A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season. 2026-07-20 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 19, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 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? 2026-07-20 The team visits Seki, Japan's 'blade capital' where once they made traditional swords, and now they make household instruments like knives, scissors and, as you'll see, many kinds of nail clippers. 2026-07-20 As the samurai age ended, citrus production provided a way forward for former warriors in Hagi. Locals still love century-old sweets made using the aromatic skin. Watch them being made in time-lapse. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons. 2026-07-20 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-07-20 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to eyes. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-07-20 #30 We sang songs and danced together. / Say you did several things at the same time by using the 'tari' form of a verb. 'Utattari odottari' means 'to sing and dance'. 2026-07-20 This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness. 2026-07-20 In July, NHK World-Japan focuses on Yamaguchi. 'Hit the Road' presents its history, environment and food. 'Design x Stories' shows creative potters. And 'Dive in Shimonoseki' looks at a unique city. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 Experience the fascinating sights of airports and transport hubs that connect Japan with the world. Time-lapse photography will show you how these places bustle with activity around the clock. 2026-07-20 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities - a piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station and people stop to play from their heart. 2026-07-20 Empowering Single Mothers: This episode features business models designed to provide single mothers with well-paid jobs and affordable housing. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-07-20 A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws a father into a panic - how should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise especially during disasters? 2026-07-20 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 19, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 A 15-minute spin-off of the 'Somewhere Street' series, this programme explores cities around the world - this episode invites people who love hills to explore Genoa in Italy. 2026-07-20 Uncover the mysteries behind the unusual local ramen in Yamagata, a city that eats more ramen than any other in Japan! 2026-07-20 The team visits Seki, Japan's 'blade capital' where once they made traditional swords, and now they make household instruments like knives, scissors and, as you'll see, many kinds of nail clippers. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history. 2026-07-20 1 in 45 Japanese are suspected of a gambling addiction. We follow a man who made a clean break from gambling, overcoming the crisis of a broken family, and is in the recovery process from addiction. 2026-07-20 This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's 'The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin'. 2026-07-20 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to eyes. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-07-20 This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 A sweet drink loved since the samurai days, amazake is made from rice fermented with koji mould, a secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years. 2026-07-20 Akan-Mashu: Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture. 2026-07-20 The temple chefs make goshiki-zuke, finely chopping 5 types of pickles and mixing with sake lees. 2026-07-20 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 The world comes alive in a different way after sunset, with bright city lights or the glow of a 24-hour industrial complex. See how the scenery changes through the night with time-lapse photography. 2026-07-20 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 19, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 Kumamoto is recovering from the 2016 earthquake - a piano is placed in a shopping arcade for a limited period and people stop to play from their heart. 2026-07-20 Michael Keida treks across Fukushima and enjoys close-up views of live volcanoes and gushing hot springs. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-07-20 The team visits Seki, Japan's 'blade capital' where once they made traditional swords, and now they make household instruments like knives, scissors and, as you'll see, many kinds of nail clippers. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history. 2026-07-20 This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'. 2026-07-20 Nagira Kohei's received a high commendation in the People's Choice Award category at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. What does he hope to convey through his work? 2026-07-20 This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 An entertainment hall has been home to rakugo comic stories and more for over 100 years - it's a place to relax and forget your cares while food and drink are welcome. 2026-07-20 The temple chefs deep fry summer vegetables, then dip them into a flavourful dashi broth for a colourful dish that is a feast for both mouth and eyes! 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 A 15-minute spin-off of the 'Somewhere Street' series, this programme explores cities around the world - this time we visit Faro, the southernmost city of Portugal. 2026-07-20 Niigata is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots - let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes! 2026-07-20 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 Journey to the great northern land of Japan: Hokkaido. Its scenery changes dramatically throughout the year. Witness the beauty of Hokkaido through time-lapse photography. 2026-07-20 A large-scale study in Japan has shown that improving one's diet and lifestyle can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease - clinical trials in regenerative medicine are also under way. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-20 Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture is known for its Western architecture - a piano is placed inside the station and people stop to play from their hearts. 2026-07-20 The team visits Seki, Japan's 'blade capital' where once they made traditional swords, and now they make household instruments like knives, scissors and, as you'll see, many kinds of nail clippers. 2026-07-20 As the samurai age ended, citrus production provided a way forward for former warriors in Hagi. Locals still love century-old sweets made using the aromatic skin. Watch them being made in time-lapse. 2026-07-20 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. 2026-07-21