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. 2026-08-28 Wind power helps fight climate change, but birds face growing risks as turbines spread across land and sea - this episode explores impacts and mitigation measures to protect birds and the climate. 2026-08-28 The top three geisha idol celebrities in Edo are Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita; see how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty, has illustrated them so differently. 2026-08-28 Hydrogen gas inhalation is proving to be a potential game-changer in emergency medicine. It improves survival rates and reduces severe aftereffects that can occur after the heart restarts. 2026-08-28 A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced. 2026-08-28 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. 2026-08-28 Today's theme: Design Hunting in Yamaguchi. Lying at the western edge of Japan's main island Yamaguchi is home to arts and crafts which draw on its rich natural landscape. Join us on a design hunt! 2026-08-28 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. 2026-08-28 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-28 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. 2026-08-28 An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. 2026-08-28 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. 2026-08-28 Maxine is a university student who joined a school providing educational support and life advice to international students wanting to enter Japanese high school, and this experience changed her life. 2026-08-28 Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidden behind the creation of Japan's most loved and intriguing inventions. 2026-08-28 Family restaurants are uniquely Japanese establishments that are also popular with solo diners - we see how innovative services have helped them survive the ups and downs of the restaurant industry. 2026-08-28 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. 2026-08-29 A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 Today's theme: Design Hunting in Yamaguchi. Lying at the western edge of Japan's main island Yamaguchi is home to arts and crafts which draw on its rich natural landscape. Join us on a design hunt! 2026-08-29 This programme presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature - in both original forms and modern translations - with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the world view of ancient Japan. 2026-08-29 This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 Influential ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige's '100 Famous Views of Edo' are a series of prints encoding his view of the changing face of Japan. 2026-08-29 A Summer Delicacy: A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving and undulating river while using 'drifting mosquito hooks' to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople. 2026-08-29 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-08-29 Okayama / Hara Kenya (graphic designer). Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape, without compromise. 2026-08-29 Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki; explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 Influential ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige's '100 Famous Views of Edo' are a series of prints encoding his view of the changing face of Japan. 2026-08-29 A Summer Delicacy: A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving and undulating river while using 'drifting mosquito hooks' to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople. 2026-08-29 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 Today's theme: Design Hunting in Yamaguchi. Lying at the western edge of Japan's main island Yamaguchi is home to arts and crafts which draw on its rich natural landscape. Join us on a design hunt! 2026-08-29 This programme presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature - in both original forms and modern translations - with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the world view of ancient Japan. 2026-08-29 This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-08-29 Okayama / Hara Kenya (graphic designer). Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape, without compromise. 2026-08-29 Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki; explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 A natural history show that's a huge hit with families in Japan has gone global! This series explores the amazing and delightful stories of animals from all around the world, including Japan. 2026-08-29 With over 120 islands, the Amakusa region is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed - see Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty through time-lapse photography. 2026-08-29 This programme presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature - in both original forms and modern translations - with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the world view of ancient Japan. 2026-08-29 This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 Influential ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige's '100 Famous Views of Edo' are a series of prints encoding his view of the changing face of Japan. 2026-08-29 A Summer Delicacy: A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving and undulating river while using 'drifting mosquito hooks' to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople. 2026-08-29 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-08-29 Okayama / Hara Kenya (graphic designer). Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape, without compromise. 2026-08-29 Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki; explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 A natural history show that's a huge hit with families in Japan has gone global! This series explores the amazing and delightful stories of animals from all around the world, including Japan. 2026-08-29 With over 120 islands, the Amakusa region is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed - see Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty through time-lapse photography. 2026-08-29 This programme presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature - in both original forms and modern translations - with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the world view of ancient Japan. 2026-08-29 This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 Influential ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige's '100 Famous Views of Edo' are a series of prints encoding his view of the changing face of Japan. 2026-08-29 A Summer Delicacy: A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving and undulating river while using 'drifting mosquito hooks' to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople. 2026-08-29 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-29 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. 2026-08-29 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-08-29 Okayama / Hara Kenya (graphic designer). Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape, without compromise. 2026-08-29 Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki; explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance. 2026-08-29 This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond. 2026-08-30