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. 2026-07-24 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 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 24, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-25 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... 2026-07-25 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 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. 2026-07-25 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-07-25 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. 2026-07-25 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. 2026-07-25 A Spring Party: We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo - flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking, making merry and a chance for young men and women to mingle. 2026-07-25 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. 2026-07-25 Yakisoba, noodles cooked in a special sauce, are a Japanese festival favourite - discover its origins that are little-known even in Japan. 2026-07-25 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 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. 2026-07-25 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 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. 2026-07-25 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 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. 2026-07-25 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 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. 2026-07-25 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: non-loosening bolts. 2026-07-25 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 24, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-25 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... 2026-07-25 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 A look at the lives of residents in the last slum in Seoul, South Korea. As the deadline for eviction to make way for a redevelopment project looms, what choice will the village's inhabitants make? 2026-07-25 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 Global attention turns to 14-year-old Japanese violinist Himari. Follow the young prodigy after her world debut as she performs with many of the world's finest orchestras. 2026-07-25 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 'Sage of Ramen' Mori Toshiaki travelled from place to place, passing on his expertise and fostering bustling shops. Now, he's cooking up a new ramen recipe to bring his life's work to a close. 2026-07-25 Hop on from Narita - the air gateway to Japan - as breathtaking window views await flying above active volcanoes! 2026-07-25 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 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. 2026-07-25 This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. 2026-07-25 This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-07-25 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 Introducing asari, Japan's most popular clam - visit Aichi to feast your eyes on asari dishes and see how they're cultivated using suspended cages. How about diving for some giant asari? 2026-07-25 Let's take a drive in Saitama and discover its natural beauty and hidden gems - from Omiya we head to Chichibu to see its famed SL train, trying local dishes and washi paper crafting en route. 2026-07-25 Doodles or Ukiyo-e: A series of doodles by famous artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi turn out to be carefully considered depictions of the kabuki actors of the day; what kind of statement was he trying to make? 2026-07-25 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 24, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-25 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... 2026-07-25 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 In summer, accidents near the beach are a constant occurrence. But new technologies using smart devices are helping to prevent disaster in Japan. 2026-07-25 Yamagata / Minagawa Akira (designer) To make a 'dantsu' carpet, everything from yarn-making to weaving is done by hand. Minagawa experiences the deep allure of handmade goods. 2026-07-25 A family tragedy during a civil war sees two brothers, both brilliant strategists, fight on opposing sides - the story takes place against a real historical background. 2026-07-25 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 A look at the lives of residents in the last slum in Seoul, South Korea. As the deadline for eviction to make way for a redevelopment project looms, what choice will the village's inhabitants make? 2026-07-25 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 Global attention turns to 14-year-old Japanese violinist Himari. Follow the young prodigy after her world debut as she performs with many of the world's finest orchestras. 2026-07-25 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 NHK World-Japan will broadcast Grand Sumo July Tournament Day 14 action live from Nagoya, as top wrestlers have their fourteenth bouts of the 15-day contest. 2026-07-25 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 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. 2026-07-25 This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. 2026-07-25 This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-07-25 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 'Sage of Ramen' Mori Toshiaki travelled from place to place, passing on his expertise and fostering bustling shops. Now, he's cooking up a new ramen recipe to bring his life's work to a close. 2026-07-25 Hop on from Narita - the air gateway to Japan - as breathtaking window views await flying above active volcanoes! 2026-07-25 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 In summer, accidents near the beach are a constant occurrence. But new technologies using smart devices are helping to prevent disaster in Japan. 2026-07-25 Yamagata / Minagawa Akira (designer) To make a 'dantsu' carpet, everything from yarn-making to weaving is done by hand. Minagawa experiences the deep allure of handmade goods. 2026-07-25 A family tragedy during a civil war sees two brothers, both brilliant strategists, fight on opposing sides - the story takes place against a real historical background. 2026-07-25 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 A look at the lives of residents in the last slum in Seoul, South Korea. As the deadline for eviction to make way for a redevelopment project looms, what choice will the village's inhabitants make? 2026-07-25 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 Global attention turns to 14-year-old Japanese violinist Himari. Follow the young prodigy after her world debut as she performs with many of the world's finest orchestras. 2026-07-25 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 What bird would take on a fearful peregrine falcon, the fastest creature on earth? The Eurasian hobby employs a range of high-speed techniques to both capture prey and defend its nest and young. 2026-07-25 Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level - with a reflective pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography. 2026-07-25 This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. 2026-07-25 This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-07-25 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 'Sage of Ramen' Mori Toshiaki travelled from place to place, passing on his expertise and fostering bustling shops. Now, he's cooking up a new ramen recipe to bring his life's work to a close. 2026-07-25 Hop on from Narita - the air gateway to Japan - as breathtaking window views await flying above active volcanoes! 2026-07-25 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. 2026-07-26