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. 2026-07-26 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? 2026-07-26 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. 2026-07-26 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? 2026-07-26 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 25, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-26 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... 2026-07-26 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 In summer, accidents near the beach are a constant occurrence. But new technologies using smart devices are helping to prevent disaster in Japan. 2026-07-26 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. 2026-07-26 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. 2026-07-26 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 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? 2026-07-26 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 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. 2026-07-26 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 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. 2026-07-26 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. 2026-07-26 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. 2026-07-26 This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-07-26 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 '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. 2026-07-26 Hop on from Narita - the air gateway to Japan - as breathtaking window views await flying above active volcanoes! 2026-07-26 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 Clad in shining gold, Kinkakuji stands out even in Kyoto - what inspired the samurai who built this stunning temple? 2026-07-26 Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people. 2026-07-26 Riverside Sawmill: Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life; long, narrow beams, bamboo stems, and leftover wood stacked high as buildings. 2026-07-26 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 In summer, accidents near the beach are a constant occurrence. But new technologies using smart devices are helping to prevent disaster in Japan. 2026-07-26 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. 2026-07-26 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 25, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-26 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... 2026-07-26 The final year of WWII. Germany and Japan are locked in their wars of attrition, and the Allied powers are driven to the brink. Humanity opens the gates of hell. 2026-07-26 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 We look at director Koreeda Hirokazu's 'Sheep in the Box' screened in competition at the Cannes Film Festival and the classic 'Late Spring' by legendary filmmaker Ozu Yasujiro. 2026-07-26 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 Now celebrating their 20th anniversary, Ikimonogakari joins tiny desk concerts! They bring a selection of hit songs you're sure to recognise, featuring special arrangements created exclusively for tdc 2026-07-26 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-17. 2026-07-26 From restaurants to skate parks, spaces under Japan's elevated train tracks are being used in a variety of ways - some towns utilise these spaces as part of their regional revitalisation efforts. 2026-07-26 Chibita is a friendly cat living at a souvenir shop near Chusonji Temple - a World Heritage Site - Popo lives at a horseback riding club with 20 horses, and we meet handsome Kikujiro at a rose garden. 2026-07-26 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 Detective Conan, a mystery loved for over 30 years. Discover the manga's appeal, the studio behind the anime, how mysteries become animation, and the meetings that lead to the original stories. 2026-07-26 Among Mee's friends, there's a popular game where you sneak up and squeeze your friends' butts. When someone does it to Mee, Mee shivers and feels weird. Papa says 'That's your Inner Alarm's alert.' 2026-07-26 'Assemble' Special: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. 2026-07-26 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 NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-07-26 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. 2026-07-26 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 25, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-26 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... 2026-07-26 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 Care worker Kodama Takehiro runs a Saturday-only cafe with just one meal on the menu, bringing people from all walks of life together. 2026-07-26 Miyama is famous for its roof-thatching tradition - the town of Hanase continues to serve its local speciality, foraged wild food cuisine. 2026-07-26 Today: reporting to a superior that a co-worker is ill. Tran Dinh Thang works at a construction firm in Kanagawa - in a role play challenge, he must report to a superior that a co-worker is ill. 2026-07-26 Branches from trees culled to thin the forest, once of no value, are the ideal material for Ishibashi Tetsushi - extracting essential oils, he transforms them into forest fragrances and hand soaps. 2026-07-26 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 A look at the history of Nihon Hidankyo - the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations - from the group's inception to its reception of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. 2026-07-26 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 NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-07-26 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. 2026-07-26 NHK World-Japan will broadcast Grand Sumo July Tournament Day 15 action live from Nagoya, as top wrestlers have their fifteenth bouts of the 15-day contest. 2026-07-26 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 Detective Conan, a mystery loved for over 30 years. Discover the manga's appeal, the studio behind the anime, how mysteries become animation, and the meetings that lead to the original stories. 2026-07-26 Among Mee's friends, there's a popular game where you sneak up and squeeze your friends' butts. When someone does it to Mee, Mee shivers and feels weird. Papa says 'That's your Inner Alarm's alert.' 2026-07-26 'Assemble' Special: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. 2026-07-26 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 Now celebrating their 20th anniversary, Ikimonogakari joins tiny desk concerts! They bring a selection of hit songs you're sure to recognise, featuring special arrangements created exclusively for tdc 2026-07-26 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-17. 2026-07-26 From restaurants to skate parks, spaces under Japan's elevated train tracks are being used in a variety of ways - some towns utilise these spaces as part of their regional revitalisation efforts. 2026-07-26 Chibita is a friendly cat living at a souvenir shop near Chusonji Temple - a World Heritage Site - Popo lives at a horseback riding club with 20 horses, and we meet handsome Kikujiro at a rose garden. 2026-07-26 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 Care worker Kodama Takehiro runs a Saturday-only cafe with just one meal on the menu, bringing people from all walks of life together. 2026-07-26 Miyama is famous for its roof-thatching tradition - the town of Hanase continues to serve its local speciality, foraged wild food cuisine. 2026-07-26 Today: reporting to a superior that a co-worker is ill. Tran Dinh Thang works at a construction firm in Kanagawa - in a role play challenge, he must report to a superior that a co-worker is ill. 2026-07-26 Branches from trees culled to thin the forest, once of no value, are the ideal material for Ishibashi Tetsushi - extracting essential oils, he transforms them into forest fragrances and hand soaps. 2026-07-26 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 A look at the history of Nihon Hidankyo - the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations - from the group's inception to its reception of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. 2026-07-26 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 We look at director Koreeda Hirokazu's 'Sheep in the Box' screened in competition at the Cannes Film Festival and the classic 'Late Spring' by legendary filmmaker Ozu Yasujiro. 2026-07-26 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 Detective Conan, a mystery loved for over 30 years. Discover the manga's appeal, the studio behind the anime, how mysteries become animation, and the meetings that lead to the original stories. 2026-07-26 Among Mee's friends, there's a popular game where you sneak up and squeeze your friends' butts. When someone does it to Mee, Mee shivers and feels weird. Papa says 'That's your Inner Alarm's alert.' 2026-07-26 'Assemble' Special: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. 2026-07-26 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 Now celebrating their 20th anniversary, Ikimonogakari joins tiny desk concerts! They bring a selection of hit songs you're sure to recognise, featuring special arrangements created exclusively for tdc 2026-07-26 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-17. 2026-07-26 From restaurants to skate parks, spaces under Japan's elevated train tracks are being used in a variety of ways - some towns utilise these spaces as part of their regional revitalisation efforts. 2026-07-26 Chibita is a friendly cat living at a souvenir shop near Chusonji Temple - a World Heritage Site - Popo lives at a horseback riding club with 20 horses, and we meet handsome Kikujiro at a rose garden. 2026-07-26 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. 2026-07-27 NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 26, Day 15 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 Care worker Kodama Takehiro runs a Saturday-only cafe with just one meal on the menu, bringing people from all walks of life together. 2026-07-27 Miyama is famous for its roof-thatching tradition - the town of Hanase continues to serve its local speciality, foraged wild food cuisine. 2026-07-27 Today: reporting to a superior that a co-worker is ill. Tran Dinh Thang works at a construction firm in Kanagawa - in a role play challenge, he must report to a superior that a co-worker is ill. 2026-07-27 Branches from trees culled to thin the forest, once of no value, are the ideal material for Ishibashi Tetsushi - extracting essential oils, he transforms them into forest fragrances and hand soaps. 2026-07-27 A look at the history of Nihon Hidankyo - the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations - from the group's inception to its reception of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. 2026-07-27 An oasis in the heart of Tokyo with ties to the post-World War II US occupation, one restaurant has shaped Japanese food trends for over 100 years. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 We look at director Koreeda Hirokazu's 'Sheep in the Box' screened in competition at the Cannes Film Festival and the classic 'Late Spring' by legendary filmmaker Ozu Yasujiro. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 Detective Conan, a mystery loved for over 30 years. Discover the manga's appeal, the studio behind the anime, how mysteries become animation, and the meetings that lead to the original stories. 2026-07-27 Among Mee's friends, there's a popular game where you sneak up and squeeze your friends' butts. When someone does it to Mee, Mee shivers and feels weird. Papa says 'That's your Inner Alarm's alert.' 2026-07-27 'Assemble' Special: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-07-27 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-17. 2026-07-27 From restaurants to skate parks, spaces under Japan's elevated train tracks are being used in a variety of ways - some towns utilise these spaces as part of their regional revitalisation efforts. 2026-07-27 Chibita is a friendly cat living at a souvenir shop near Chusonji Temple - a World Heritage Site - Popo lives at a horseback riding club with 20 horses, and we meet handsome Kikujiro at a rose garden. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 Care worker Kodama Takehiro runs a Saturday-only cafe with just one meal on the menu, bringing people from all walks of life together. 2026-07-27 Miyama is famous for its roof-thatching tradition - the town of Hanase continues to serve its local speciality, foraged wild food cuisine. 2026-07-27 Today: reporting to a superior that a co-worker is ill. Tran Dinh Thang works at a construction firm in Kanagawa - in a role play challenge, he must report to a superior that a co-worker is ill. 2026-07-27 Branches from trees culled to thin the forest, once of no value, are the ideal material for Ishibashi Tetsushi - extracting essential oils, he transforms them into forest fragrances and hand soaps. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 26, Day 15 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 We visit a factory making straw hats. Find out how new ideas about design and quality transformed a producer of cheap farmers' hats into an international-award-winning brand of fashionable headwear. 2026-07-27 Hagi ware has been cherished in tea ceremonies for over 400 years. Cracks in the glaze create patterns whose colour evolves with time and use. Watch masterful pottery production in time-lapse. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 In summer, accidents near the beach are a constant occurrence. But new technologies using smart devices are helping to prevent disaster in Japan. 2026-07-27 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to bags. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-07-27 #31 Why don't we all go together? / To ask someone to go somewhere with you, say 'isshoni' (together), change the verb to the polite negative form, i.e. 'ikimasu' to 'ikimasen', and then add 'ka'. 2026-07-27 A Dutchman makes traditional washi paper, growing the raw materials and even creating artworks with it. His mission is to add new value to washi and forge a path forward into the future. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 26, Day 15 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 We visit a factory making straw hats. Find out how new ideas about design and quality transformed a producer of cheap farmers' hats into an international-award-winning brand of fashionable headwear. 2026-07-27 Hagi ware has been cherished in tea ceremonies for over 400 years. Cracks in the glaze create patterns whose colour evolves with time and use. Watch masterful pottery production in time-lapse. 2026-07-27 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-07-27 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to bags. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-07-27 #31 Why don't we all go together? / To ask someone to go somewhere with you, say 'isshoni' (together), change the verb to the polite negative form, i.e. 'ikimasu' to 'ikimasen', and then add 'ka'. 2026-07-27 A Dutchman makes traditional washi paper, growing the raw materials and even creating artworks with it. His mission is to add new value to washi and forge a path forward into the future. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-07-27 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 26, Day 15 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 Do Minh Khai travels into Ise-Shima, the heart of pearls where they were first cultivated - she experiences harvesting, sees pearl art, and even tastes a new pearl product. 2026-07-27 An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events. 2026-07-27 We visit a factory making straw hats. Find out how new ideas about design and quality transformed a producer of cheap farmers' hats into an international-award-winning brand of fashionable headwear. 2026-07-27 Hagi ware has been cherished in tea ceremonies for over 400 years. Cracks in the glaze create patterns whose colour evolves with time and use. Watch masterful pottery production in time-lapse. 2026-07-27 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-07-27 World-class stuntman Obikane Nobuyuki won an Emmy award for his work on the hit historical TV drama series Shogun - he talks about his techniques for achieving realistic and thrilling action. 2026-07-27 In recent years, World Heritage Sites have been severely impacted by climate change. Addressing this issue is a top priority at the UNESCO World Heritage Committee session being held this summer. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-07-27 Shimonoseki is situated along the Kanmon Straits, which have long served as a key shipping lane. Join us as we learn how the city has had a front seat to several turning points in Japanese history. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 From prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare! This programme offers tips for superfoods and easy exercises for a healthy lifestyle. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-27 We visit a factory making straw hats. Find out how new ideas about design and quality transformed a producer of cheap farmers' hats into an international-award-winning brand of fashionable headwear. 2026-07-27 Hagi ware has been cherished in tea ceremonies for over 400 years. Cracks in the glaze create patterns whose colour evolves with time and use. Watch masterful pottery production in time-lapse. 2026-07-27 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. 2026-07-28