NHK World HD Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-07-23 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-07-23 Ishikawa Mao is an award-winning photographer who has been documenting the lives of people in Okinawa for 50 years - she talks about what she wants to express through her work. 2026-07-23 Unique Japanese egg dishes like raw egg over rice are a hit with inbound tourists - visit farms that produce eggs safe to eat raw and savour a variety of dishes at a long-established Kyoto restaurant. 2026-07-23 Good or Evil Soul: In the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters, small humanoid creatures scurry about among lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices - what are they up to? 2026-07-23 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-07-23 Young people, born into Kyoto-pottery families, aimed to radically rethink traditional ceramics and founded Sodeisha in 1948. The group's influence spread locally and abroad and continues to this day. 2026-07-23 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. 2026-07-23 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. 2026-07-23 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. 2026-07-23 A unique project along Tokyo's JR Ome Line is turning the area's empty homes into hotel rooms with one station currently acting as the front desk - see how tourism is revitalising the community. 2026-07-23 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. 2026-07-23 Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-07-23 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. 2026-07-24 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 23, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-24 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... 2026-07-24 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. 2026-07-24 Young people, born into Kyoto-pottery families, aimed to radically rethink traditional ceramics and founded Sodeisha in 1948. The group's influence spread locally and abroad and continues to this day. 2026-07-24 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-07-24 Ishikawa Mao is an award-winning photographer who has been documenting the lives of people in Okinawa for 50 years - she talks about what she wants to express through her work. 2026-07-24 Kiriboshi daikon: daikon radish that's cut and sun-dried to preserve it. Both tasty and nutritious, it's gaining traction as a health food - discover more about its unique texture and versatility. 2026-07-24 A Secret Date: It's late at night, and all are fast asleep when a young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house and attend to a rooster. What could the pair be up to? 2026-07-24 With colourful pile fabric and comfortable knits, Wakayama Prefecture is drawing global attention as a textile hub - we bring you striking images of its machines and the beat of its factories. 2026-07-24 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. 2026-07-24 Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka - behold the sublime beauty of Mount Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities. 2026-07-24 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. 2026-07-24 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. 2026-07-24 A unique project along Tokyo's JR Ome Line is turning the area's empty homes into hotel rooms with one station currently acting as the front desk - see how tourism is revitalising the community. 2026-07-24 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. 2026-07-24 Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-07-24 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. 2026-07-24 Young people, born into Kyoto-pottery families, aimed to radically rethink traditional ceramics and founded Sodeisha in 1948. The group's influence spread locally and abroad and continues to this day. 2026-07-24 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. 2026-07-24 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 23, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-24 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... 2026-07-24 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. 2026-07-24 Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-07-24 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. 2026-07-24 Climate change has seen vegetable harvests fall in South Korea - one group of women is embracing hardy organic techniques while the government is training a new generation of farmers with technology. 2026-07-24 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. 2026-07-24 Yakisoba, noodles cooked in a special sauce, are a Japanese festival favourite - discover its origins that are little-known even in Japan. 2026-07-24 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. 2026-07-24 A unique project along Tokyo's JR Ome Line is turning the area's empty homes into hotel rooms with one station currently acting as the front desk - see how tourism is revitalising the community. 2026-07-24 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. 2026-07-24 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 23, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-24 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... 2026-07-24 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. 2026-07-24 Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-07-24 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-07-24 Climate change has seen vegetable harvests fall in South Korea - one group of women is embracing hardy organic techniques while the government is training a new generation of farmers with technology. 2026-07-24 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-07-24 Yakisoba, noodles cooked in a special sauce, are a Japanese festival favourite - discover its origins that are little-known even in Japan. 2026-07-24 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. 2026-07-24 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 23, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-24 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... 2026-07-24 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. 2026-07-24 A unique project along Tokyo's JR Ome Line is turning the area's empty homes into hotel rooms with one station currently acting as the front desk - see how tourism is revitalising the community. 2026-07-24 An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events. 2026-07-24 Soaring costs and labour shortages have stalled Japan's mega redevelopment projects. Cities are pivoting to smaller renovations, reused foundations and open spaces to create lasting urban value. 2026-07-24 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-07-24 Yoshida Katsuji investigates unexplored caves around the world and won the Uemura Naomi Adventure Award for his achievements in Laos - here he talks about the appeal of cave exploration. 2026-07-24 Each year, 20 million people are displaced by climate change. If nothing is done, these 'climate refugees' will number 216 million by 2050. We examine footage of problem areas and the latest research. 2026-07-24 Cahyo Laksono is passionate about carbon neutrality - the PhD student sees an opportunity to reuse carbon dioxide emissions in Japan and his native Indonesia to help produce plastics. 2026-07-24 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-07-24 Climate change has seen vegetable harvests fall in South Korea - one group of women is embracing hardy organic techniques while the government is training a new generation of farmers with technology. 2026-07-24 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. 2026-07-24 Yakisoba, noodles cooked in a special sauce, are a Japanese festival favourite - discover its origins that are little-known even in Japan. 2026-07-24 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. 2026-07-24 Today's theme: Bringing Dolls to Life. To ward off evil, to celebrate a birth, or simply to comfort and entertain - dolls have a long history in Japan. We meet creators bringing those dolls to life. 2026-07-24 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. 2026-07-24 Soaring costs and labour shortages have stalled Japan's mega redevelopment projects. Cities are pivoting to smaller renovations, reused foundations and open spaces to create lasting urban value. 2026-07-24 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. 2026-07-25