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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-08-07 An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. 2026-08-07 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years - for three days we ask passengers of all ages where they are going and why they choose to travel by streetcar. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places. 2026-08-07 An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-08-07 Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 2026-08-07 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? 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-08-07 An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. 2026-08-07 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-08-07 Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 2026-08-07 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? 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 Limited mobility can restrict blood flow and cause pressure injuries - Japanese experts are developing advanced bedding and other technologies to address them. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, portable foetal monitors. 2026-08-07 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. 2026-08-07 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 A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and 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 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 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 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 has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 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 A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and 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 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 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 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 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 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 A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and 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 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 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 This upbeat programme combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around 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 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 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 has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 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 A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and 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 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 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 This upbeat programme combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around 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 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 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 has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 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 presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-09