NHK WORLD-JAPAN Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 2026-04-06 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-04-06 Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge for a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in this bustling scene from everyday Edo life. 2026-04-06 Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-04-06 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 Japan is a world leader in health care; this programme explores cutting-edge Japanese medical technologies and tips for a healthy lifestyle. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-04-06 The entire Earth is affected by climate change occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before - this programme uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact. 2026-04-06 Known as the 'home of the gods', Izumo 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. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 We look at the unique world of the Japanese language accompanied with scenes from Japan - many fascinating aspects of Japanese like onomatopoeia are also introduced. 2026-04-06 #15 To the monkey hot spring, please. / To tell a taxi driver where you want to go, just say the destination and 'made onegai-shimasu'. 2026-04-06 This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness. 2026-04-06 We introduce two brand-new English-language programmes, 'The Factory Wonders' and 'Backstage Japan, ' which will be screened regularly from April 2026. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-06 Stories about people, stories about life - intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others. 2026-04-06 At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, 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. 2026-04-06 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. 2026-04-07