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. 2026-08-14 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-14 This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. 2026-08-14 In a world with 10, 000 nuclear weapons and endless conflict, what if an atomic bomb were dropped? This show visualises the A-bomb's impact through a man's testimony of being exposed in Hiroshima. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 Shimanto is a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture - a piano is placed on a park's outdoor stage and people stop to play from their hearts. 2026-08-14 An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-14 1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth. A couple who lost their second son when two hours old talks about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan. 2026-08-14 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 Higashinada Danjiri involves a parade of decorated floats pulled by teams of veterans and ridden by young performers that lean out over the crowd - 32 districts take part with their own float. 2026-08-14 Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history. 2026-08-14 Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-14 This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. 2026-08-14 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 A scientific trek into Earth's memory - see Anami's ancient strata, the singing sands of Kotobikihama, and the geological time gaps of Uradome's rocks. 2026-08-14 Ramen packed with seafood goodness has been loved in bitterly cold northern Japan for over 100 years - try a bowl for yourself! 2026-08-14 In a world with 10, 000 nuclear weapons and endless conflict, what if an atomic bomb were dropped? This show visualises the A-bomb's impact through a man's testimony of being exposed in Hiroshima. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-14 1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth. A couple who lost their second son when two hours old talks about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan. 2026-08-14 An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan - the nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice, and dried vegetables. 2026-08-14 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 Tokyo's Arakawa Ward has a shopping street with over 100 years of history - there sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart. 2026-08-14 This is an unusual series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 Higashinada Danjiri involves a parade of decorated floats pulled by teams of veterans and ridden by young performers that lean out over the crowd - 32 districts take part with their own float. 2026-08-14 Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history. 2026-08-14 Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 A scientific trek into Earth's memory - see Anami's ancient strata, the singing sands of Kotobikihama, and the geological time gaps of Uradome's rocks. 2026-08-14 In a world with 10, 000 nuclear weapons and endless conflict, what if an atomic bomb were dropped? This show visualises the A-bomb's impact through a man's testimony of being exposed in Hiroshima. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-14 Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 2026-08-14 The latest research highlights a polar region crisis - with the lowest ever levels of sea ice and a polar bear population reduced by half in 42 years in some areas, we look at wildlife in the Arctic. 2026-08-14 Xu Quanyi sees it as his mission to promote the charm of Fukushima. Sharing his stories is how he counters the stigma Fukushima continues to suffer following the 2011 disaster. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 Mount Fuji is Japan's tallest and most famous peak - it has long inspired awe and terror and is a source of artistic inspiration. Join us to explore the iconic beauty of this famous mountain. 2026-08-14 An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 Higashinada Danjiri involves a parade of decorated floats pulled by teams of veterans and ridden by young performers that lean out over the crowd - 32 districts take part with their own float. 2026-08-14 Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history. 2026-08-14 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan - the nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice, and dried vegetables. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 A scientific trek into Earth's memory - see Anami's ancient strata, the singing sands of Kotobikihama, and the geological time gaps of Uradome's rocks. 2026-08-14 Ramen packed with seafood goodness has been loved in bitterly cold northern Japan for over 100 years - try a bowl for yourself! 2026-08-14 In a world with 10, 000 nuclear weapons and endless conflict, what if an atomic bomb were dropped? This show visualises the A-bomb's impact through a man's testimony of being exposed in Hiroshima. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 Tokyo's Arakawa Ward has a shopping street with over 100 years of history - there sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart. 2026-08-14 This programme highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 Higashinada Danjiri involves a parade of decorated floats pulled by teams of veterans and ridden by young performers that lean out over the crowd - 32 districts take part with their own float. 2026-08-14 Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history. 2026-08-14 An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-14 This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. 2026-08-14 Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 2026-08-14 The latest research highlights a polar region crisis - with the lowest ever levels of sea ice and a polar bear population reduced by half in 42 years in some areas, we look at wildlife in the Arctic. 2026-08-14 The Niwaka Costume Festival: In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron and a jester tries to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan - the nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice, and dried vegetables. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-14 1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth. A couple who lost their second son when two hours old talks about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan. 2026-08-14 In a world with 10, 000 nuclear weapons and endless conflict, what if an atomic bomb were dropped? This show visualises the A-bomb's impact through a man's testimony of being exposed in Hiroshima. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 Tokyo's Arakawa Ward has a shopping street with over 100 years of history - there sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart. 2026-08-14 An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-14 Xu Quanyi sees it as his mission to promote the charm of Fukushima. Sharing his stories is how he counters the stigma Fukushima continues to suffer following the 2011 disaster. 2026-08-14 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, concentrated laundry detergent. 2026-08-14 Ziaul Karim, an agricultural scientist from Bangladesh, practices unique farming methods in Okayama to show how accessible agriculture can be - he works with locals to grow and use uncommon crops. 2026-08-14 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. 2026-08-15 A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries - watch out for some delightful illustrations too! 2026-08-15 Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-08-15 Aichi / Kataoka Mami (curator). Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, creates products appropriate for the times. Kataoka finds the beauty that's present in functional objects. 2026-08-15 Explore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries - watch out for some delightful illustrations too! 2026-08-15 Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-08-15 Aichi / Kataoka Mami (curator). Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, creates products appropriate for the times. Kataoka finds the beauty that's present in functional objects. 2026-08-15 Explore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 An unlikely mammal has made its home amidst the hustle and bustle of Singapore. We follow two otter families who encounter very different challenges in the waterways of this world-famous metropolis. 2026-08-15 Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces - see the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography. 2026-08-15 Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries - watch out for some delightful illustrations too! 2026-08-15 Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-08-15 Aichi / Kataoka Mami (curator). Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, creates products appropriate for the times. Kataoka finds the beauty that's present in functional objects. 2026-08-15 Explore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 An unlikely mammal has made its home amidst the hustle and bustle of Singapore. We follow two otter families who encounter very different challenges in the waterways of this world-famous metropolis. 2026-08-15 Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces - see the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography. 2026-08-15 Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries - watch out for some delightful illustrations too! 2026-08-15 Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-15 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. 2026-08-15 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-08-15 Aichi / Kataoka Mami (curator). Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, creates products appropriate for the times. Kataoka finds the beauty that's present in functional objects. 2026-08-15 Explore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes. 2026-08-15 This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond. 2026-08-16