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. 2026-08-08 Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh that gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street and proves that they can make a positive contribution to society. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 Global coconut prices are plummeting due to surging competition. We meet the farmers in top producer Thailand who are fighting to survive through IT and organic farming methods. 2026-08-08 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-08-08 Umemoto Ayaka is captain of the Japan women's national Deaf volleyball team - she and her teammates, who include her twin sister Sayaka, are aiming for gold at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics. 2026-08-08 The IUCN lists 48,646 species facing extinction, a figure that has more than quadrupled in 25 years and been accelerated by climate change - has the 'Sixth Mass Extinction' begun? 2026-08-08 Will Sparks Fly?: A young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye - from the way they're looking at each other, it's clear there's something between them. 2026-08-08 Limited mobility can restrict blood flow and cause pressure injuries - Japanese experts are developing advanced bedding and other technologies to address them. 2026-08-08 Hatoba Shoryu and his son Yoho are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono - combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 Today's theme: A New Look at Shadows. Japanese have long found beauty in shadows, but new discoveries still astonish us in art and design. Discover how these designs can change how we see the world. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school. 2026-08-08 1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 Global coconut prices are plummeting due to surging competition. We meet the farmers in top producer Thailand who are fighting to survive through IT and organic farming methods. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 Maminata Ouandaogo's passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair, but she says social pressure outside her salon keeps some people from embracing it. 2026-08-08 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, portable foetal monitors. 2026-08-08 While food stalls are vanishing from cities across Japan, Hakata in Fukuoka City is one place where they remain popular. We explore a unique food culture that satisfies both the body and the soul. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 Kamikaze, explosive-laden ramming attacks, were carried out during World War II and sacrificed 4,000 lives - why did the Japanese push forward with this method? We uncover the truth. 2026-08-08 Izumo, known as the 'home of the gods,' fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 Japan is now a frozen foods powerhouse. Cutting-edge technology and producers' passion keep the hits coming. Dive into the world of Japanese frozen foods that are turning the world upside down. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 An atomic bomb hit Nagasaki in 1945 at the end of WWII - we enjoy the stunning scenery, but more importantly talk with those who survived and remember those who lost their lives. 2026-08-08 Octopuses have been part of the Japanese diet for centuries. Today, some people even keep them as pets. Octopus catches have been decreasing, but efforts to farm them on land are now underway. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 Today's theme: A New Look at Shadows. Japanese have long found beauty in shadows, but new discoveries still astonish us in art and design. Discover how these designs can change how we see the world. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-08 Endless Beauty: Actor Kyle Card hikes the San'in Kaigan Geopark trail and traces the Earth's memory through Uradome's jagged coast, Tottori's dunes, and Genbudo's hexagonal columns. 2026-08-08 The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 Earthquake Fire: After an earthquake strikes, there's a high risk of fire spreading - we look at the latest research on how to escape from these fires and what you can do to stay safe. 2026-08-08 Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (product designer). 'Kaiki' is a thin, brightly coloured silk fabric. Shibata discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image. 2026-08-08 Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 Kamikaze, explosive-laden ramming attacks, were carried out during World War II and sacrificed 4,000 lives - why did the Japanese push forward with this method? We uncover the truth. 2026-08-08 Izumo, known as the 'home of the gods,' fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 Japan is now a frozen foods powerhouse. Cutting-edge technology and producers' passion keep the hits coming. Dive into the world of Japanese frozen foods that are turning the world upside down. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-08 Endless Beauty: Actor Kyle Card hikes the San'in Kaigan Geopark trail and traces the Earth's memory through Uradome's jagged coast, Tottori's dunes, and Genbudo's hexagonal columns. 2026-08-08 The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 Today's theme: A New Look at Shadows. Japanese have long found beauty in shadows, but new discoveries still astonish us in art and design. Discover how these designs can change how we see the world. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 An atomic bomb hit Nagasaki in 1945 at the end of WWII - we enjoy the stunning scenery, but more importantly talk with those who survived and remember those who lost their lives. 2026-08-08 Octopuses have been part of the Japanese diet for centuries. Today, some people even keep them as pets. Octopus catches have been decreasing, but efforts to farm them on land are now underway. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 Earthquake Fire: After an earthquake strikes, there's a high risk of fire spreading - we look at the latest research on how to escape from these fires and what you can do to stay safe. 2026-08-08 Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (product designer). 'Kaiki' is a thin, brightly coloured silk fabric. Shibata discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image. 2026-08-08 Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 Kamikaze, explosive-laden ramming attacks, were carried out during World War II and sacrificed 4,000 lives - why did the Japanese push forward with this method? We uncover the truth. 2026-08-08 Izumo, known as the 'home of the gods,' fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 Japan is now a frozen foods powerhouse. Cutting-edge technology and producers' passion keep the hits coming. Dive into the world of Japanese frozen foods that are turning the world upside down. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 Art on Demand: This episode features companies using creative ways to get fine art by undiscovered artists into people's homes and public spaces. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-08 An atomic bomb hit Nagasaki in 1945 at the end of WWII - we enjoy the stunning scenery, but more importantly talk with those who survived and remember those who lost their lives. 2026-08-08 Octopuses have been part of the Japanese diet for centuries. Today, some people even keep them as pets. Octopus catches have been decreasing, but efforts to farm them on land are now underway. 2026-08-08 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. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-09 Endless Beauty: Actor Kyle Card hikes the San'in Kaigan Geopark trail and traces the Earth's memory through Uradome's jagged coast, Tottori's dunes, and Genbudo's hexagonal columns. 2026-08-09 The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 Earthquake Fire: After an earthquake strikes, there's a high risk of fire spreading - we look at the latest research on how to escape from these fires and what you can do to stay safe. 2026-08-09 Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (product designer). 'Kaiki' is a thin, brightly coloured silk fabric. Shibata discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image. 2026-08-09 Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 Kamikaze, explosive-laden ramming attacks, were carried out during World War II and sacrificed 4,000 lives - why did the Japanese push forward with this method? We uncover the truth. 2026-08-09 Izumo, known as the 'home of the gods,' fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 Japan is now a frozen foods powerhouse. Cutting-edge technology and producers' passion keep the hits coming. Dive into the world of Japanese frozen foods that are turning the world upside down. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 Art on Demand: This episode features companies using creative ways to get fine art by undiscovered artists into people's homes and public spaces. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 An atomic bomb hit Nagasaki in 1945 at the end of WWII - we enjoy the stunning scenery, but more importantly talk with those who survived and remember those who lost their lives. 2026-08-09 Octopuses have been part of the Japanese diet for centuries. Today, some people even keep them as pets. Octopus catches have been decreasing, but efforts to farm them on land are now underway. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-09 Endless Beauty: Actor Kyle Card hikes the San'in Kaigan Geopark trail and traces the Earth's memory through Uradome's jagged coast, Tottori's dunes, and Genbudo's hexagonal columns. 2026-08-09 The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 Earthquake Fire: After an earthquake strikes, there's a high risk of fire spreading - we look at the latest research on how to escape from these fires and what you can do to stay safe. 2026-08-09 Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (product designer). 'Kaiki' is a thin, brightly coloured silk fabric. Shibata discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image. 2026-08-09 Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery. 2026-08-09 A group of atomic bomb survivors travel to the United States in pursuit of a path to nuclear abolition. Through dialogue, they share their stories and gain insight into public perception in the US. 2026-08-09 Through using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer has developed its own original flavour and breathed new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 Keiho Junior High School in Nagasaki lost 400 lives to an atomic bomb - three old core members of the alumni association explore the future of the memorial service held annually for the past 50 years. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 Izumo, known as the 'home of the gods,' fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 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 1-19. 2026-08-09 Fuku-chan is popular with tourists visiting Matsumoto Castle, a National Treasure. Elsewhere, five cats live in a restaurant offering green soba noodles. Mya-chan lives at an inn in a hot spring area. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh - our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to co-operate closely in everything in order to survive. 2026-08-09 Somen traditional white noodles that are thin like threads - test out and savour the hidden strength of Japan's ultra-thin somen noodles! 2026-08-09 Escape Routes: 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. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 Located in northern Italy, Parma is famous for cheese and prosciutto - as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, it offers a rich culinary tradition and the Festival Verdi celebrating composer Giuseppe Verdi. 2026-08-09 Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan - see the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 There's a brand-new ekiben in Okinawa, Japan's southern prefecture. Featuring beloved local dishes with a long history, it's sparking a new ekiben culture in the region. 2026-08-09 Students in past 'Easy Japanese for Work' editions return for a quiz-style business Japanese lesson - this time the students are Tran Than Tuan (from Vietnam) and Warni Letty Yuhara (from Indonesia). 2026-08-09 Uda Etsuko turns fibre from hard-to-process waste pineapple leaves into yarn and fabric for textiles in Kaizoku. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 A group of atomic bomb survivors travel to the United States in pursuit of a path to nuclear abolition. Through dialogue, they share their stories and gain insight into public perception in the US. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 Keiho Junior High School in Nagasaki lost 400 lives to an atomic bomb - three old core members of the alumni association explore the future of the memorial service held annually for the past 50 years. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 Izumo, known as the 'home of the gods,' fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 Located in northern Italy, Parma is famous for cheese and prosciutto - as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, it offers a rich culinary tradition and the Festival Verdi celebrating composer Giuseppe Verdi. 2026-08-09 Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan - see the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh - our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to co-operate closely in everything in order to survive. 2026-08-09 When Mee and Hee run around, a sound like 'thump, thump...' is heard from inside their bodies. Mee wonders, 'Is there a creature inside me?' and has a 'Thump-Thump Investigator' reveal what it is. 2026-08-09 Escape Routes: 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. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 Tune in to J-Melo for great Japanese music! This week: Madkid, a leading male dance-and-vocal group on the anisong scene; and Yuika, a singer-songwriter with a rapidly growing international fanbase. 2026-08-09 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 1-19. 2026-08-09 Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'. 2026-08-09 Fuku-chan is popular with tourists visiting Matsumoto Castle, a National Treasure. Elsewhere, five cats live in a restaurant offering green soba noodles. Mya-chan lives at an inn in a hot spring area. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 There's a brand-new ekiben in Okinawa, Japan's southern prefecture. Featuring beloved local dishes with a long history, it's sparking a new ekiben culture in the region. 2026-08-09 On the 3rd of February - the Lunar New Year's Eve - various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year. 2026-08-09 Students in past 'Easy Japanese for Work' editions return for a quiz-style business Japanese lesson - this time the students are Tran Than Tuan (from Vietnam) and Warni Letty Yuhara (from Indonesia). 2026-08-09 Uda Etsuko turns fibre from hard-to-process waste pineapple leaves into yarn and fabric for textiles in Kaizoku. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 A group of atomic bomb survivors travel to the United States in pursuit of a path to nuclear abolition. Through dialogue, they share their stories and gain insight into public perception in the US. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 Keiho Junior High School in Nagasaki lost 400 lives to an atomic bomb - three old core members of the alumni association explore the future of the memorial service held annually for the past 50 years. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 Izumo, known as the 'home of the gods,' fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh - our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to co-operate closely in everything in order to survive. 2026-08-09 When Mee and Hee run around, a sound like 'thump, thump...' is heard from inside their bodies. Mee wonders, 'Is there a creature inside me?' and has a 'Thump-Thump Investigator' reveal what it is. 2026-08-09 Escape Routes: 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. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-09 Tune in to J-Melo for great Japanese music! This week: Madkid, a leading male dance-and-vocal group on the anisong scene; and Yuika, a singer-songwriter with a rapidly growing international fanbase. 2026-08-09 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 1-19. 2026-08-09 Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'. 2026-08-09 Fuku-chan is popular with tourists visiting Matsumoto Castle, a National Treasure. Elsewhere, five cats live in a restaurant offering green soba noodles. Mya-chan lives at an inn in a hot spring area. 2026-08-09 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. 2026-08-10