NHK WORLD-JAPAN 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. 2026-05-16 A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 This programme covers a variety of genres, including pilot episodes of newly-developed programmes and special features. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 Shiga - the site of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake - is home to centuries-old crafts like Shigaraki ware and Wana velvet. We explore an island in the lake before climbing into the mountains. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 Crafts, fashion, products, buildings and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators as our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories. 2026-05-16 Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates. 2026-05-16 A programme for upper primary to lower secondary school children about exploring everyday technologies all around them - each episode takes a piece of familiar tech and finds out what it does and how. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 Spear squid is immensely popular in squid-loving Japan - tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savour some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish. 2026-05-16 Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine - along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you! 2026-05-16 Folding Fans: We visit a store selling folding fans where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind - the accessories were popular because the shape of an open fan suggested prosperity. 2026-05-16 As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV. 2026-05-16 '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. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-05-16 Miyanaga Aiko (Contemporary artist) visits Kyoto. The Mincho font, drawn by hand in around 1990, evokes 350-year-old hand-carved woodblocks, made to print Buddhist sutras. 2026-05-16 Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores two acts from a gidayu kyogen play that's a fantastical, dramatic, and deeply moving piece of theatre. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 This programme covers a variety of genres, including pilot episodes of newly-developed programmes and special features. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 Spear squid is immensely popular in squid-loving Japan - tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savour some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish. 2026-05-16 Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine - along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you! 2026-05-16 Folding Fans: We visit a store selling folding fans where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind - the accessories were popular because the shape of an open fan suggested prosperity. 2026-05-16 As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV. 2026-05-16 '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. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 Crafts, fashion, products, buildings and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators as our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories. 2026-05-16 Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates. 2026-05-16 A programme for upper primary to lower secondary school children about exploring everyday technologies all around them - each episode takes a piece of familiar tech and finds out what it does and how. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 Shiga - the site of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake - is home to centuries-old crafts like Shigaraki ware and Wana velvet. We explore an island in the lake before climbing into the mountains. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-05-16 Miyanaga Aiko (Contemporary artist) visits Kyoto. The Mincho font, drawn by hand in around 1990, evokes 350-year-old hand-carved woodblocks, made to print Buddhist sutras. 2026-05-16 Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores two acts from a gidayu kyogen play that's a fantastical, dramatic, and deeply moving piece of theatre. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 This programme covers a variety of genres, including pilot episodes of newly-developed programmes and special features. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives. 2026-05-16 Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates. 2026-05-16 A programme for upper primary to lower secondary school children about exploring everyday technologies all around them - each episode takes a piece of familiar tech and finds out what it does and how. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 Shiga - the site of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake - is home to centuries-old crafts like Shigaraki ware and Wana velvet. We explore an island in the lake before climbing into the mountains. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 Spear squid is immensely popular in squid-loving Japan - tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savour some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish. 2026-05-16 Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine - along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you! 2026-05-16 Folding Fans: We visit a store selling folding fans where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind - the accessories were popular because the shape of an open fan suggested prosperity. 2026-05-16 As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV. 2026-05-16 '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. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-05-16 Miyanaga Aiko (Contemporary artist) visits Kyoto. The Mincho font, drawn by hand in around 1990, evokes 350-year-old hand-carved woodblocks, made to print Buddhist sutras. 2026-05-16 Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores two acts from a gidayu kyogen play that's a fantastical, dramatic, and deeply moving piece of theatre. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 This programme covers a variety of genres, including pilot episodes of newly-developed programmes and special features. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives. 2026-05-16 Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates. 2026-05-16 A programme for upper primary to lower secondary school children about exploring everyday technologies all around them - each episode takes a piece of familiar tech and finds out what it does and how. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 Shiga - the site of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake - is home to centuries-old crafts like Shigaraki ware and Wana velvet. We explore an island in the lake before climbing into the mountains. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-05-16 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. 2026-05-16 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-05-16 Miyanaga Aiko (Contemporary artist) visits Kyoto. The Mincho font, drawn by hand in around 1990, evokes 350-year-old hand-carved woodblocks, made to print Buddhist sutras. 2026-05-16 As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV. 2026-05-16 '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. 2026-05-16 This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 This programme covers a variety of genres, including pilot episodes of newly-developed programmes and special features. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Japan's exciting music scene, with pop, rock, traditional, live performances, artist interviews, all the latest news, video releases and more! 2026-05-17 An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. 2026-05-17 Japan has nine million vacant homes - we investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and see how they're being used creatively to promote population growth and regional revitalisation. 2026-05-17 A cat patrols the rice fields - but there's always time for a midday nap - and we get a tour at a vineyard from a cat named Pinot Noir who is popular with visitors but always plays it cool. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles and seaweed. 2026-05-17 After mastering writing autographs, Mee heads to the park only to find a huge white statue! Feeling a strong urge to sign it and seeing no-one else around, Mee gives in to temptation... 2026-05-17 Sandwiches: 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. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV. 2026-05-17 '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. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-05-17 Raden - the iridescent sheen of Kyoto craftwork. Dive deep into the ancient capital which is still innovative 1, 200 years after its foundation. 2026-05-17 Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji. 2026-05-17 Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 This programme covers a variety of genres, including pilot episodes of newly-developed programmes and special features. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles and seaweed. 2026-05-17 After mastering writing autographs, Mee heads to the park only to find a huge white statue! Feeling a strong urge to sign it and seeing no-one else around, Mee gives in to temptation... 2026-05-17 Sandwiches: 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. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Japan's exciting music scene, with pop, rock, traditional, live performances, artist interviews, all the latest news, video releases and more! 2026-05-17 An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. 2026-05-17 Japan has nine million vacant homes - we investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and see how they're being used creatively to promote population growth and regional revitalisation. 2026-05-17 A cat patrols the rice fields - but there's always time for a midday nap - and we get a tour at a vineyard from a cat named Pinot Noir who is popular with visitors but always plays it cool. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-05-17 Raden - the iridescent sheen of Kyoto craftwork. Dive deep into the ancient capital which is still innovative 1, 200 years after its foundation. 2026-05-17 Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji. 2026-05-17 Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 This programme covers a variety of genres, including pilot episodes of newly-developed programmes and special features. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles and seaweed. 2026-05-17 After mastering writing autographs, Mee heads to the park only to find a huge white statue! Feeling a strong urge to sign it and seeing no-one else around, Mee gives in to temptation... 2026-05-17 Sandwiches: 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. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Japan's exciting music scene, with pop, rock, traditional, live performances, artist interviews, all the latest news, video releases and more! 2026-05-17 An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. 2026-05-17 Japan has nine million vacant homes - we investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and see how they're being used creatively to promote population growth and regional revitalisation. 2026-05-17 A cat patrols the rice fields - but there's always time for a midday nap - and we get a tour at a vineyard from a cat named Pinot Noir who is popular with visitors but always plays it cool. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 17, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Enjoy a bowl of ramen to greet the New Year in the snowy mountains of Hida Takayama! 2026-05-17 Raden - the iridescent sheen of Kyoto craftwork. Dive deep into the ancient capital which is still innovative 1, 200 years after its foundation. 2026-05-17 Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji. 2026-05-17 Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have. 2026-05-17 This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 This programme covers a variety of genres, including pilot episodes of newly-developed programmes and special features. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles and seaweed. 2026-05-17 After mastering writing autographs, Mee heads to the park only to find a huge white statue! Feeling a strong urge to sign it and seeing no-one else around, Mee gives in to temptation... 2026-05-17 Sandwiches: 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. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Japan's exciting music scene, with pop, rock, traditional, live performances, artist interviews, all the latest news, video releases and more! 2026-05-17 An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. 2026-05-17 Japan has nine million vacant homes - we investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and see how they're being used creatively to promote population growth and regional revitalisation. 2026-05-17 A cat patrols the rice fields - but there's always time for a midday nap - and we get a tour at a vineyard from a cat named Pinot Noir who is popular with visitors but always plays it cool. 2026-05-17 2026-05-17 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-05-17 Raden - the iridescent sheen of Kyoto craftwork. Dive deep into the ancient capital which is still innovative 1, 200 years after its foundation. 2026-05-17 Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji. 2026-05-17 Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV. 2026-05-17 '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. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-18