NHK WORLD - JAPAN HD Yoshida Miyako performed around the world as a Royal Ballet principal dancer and is now a top artistic director in Japan - she explains the challenges Japanese ballet faces on the international stage. 2026-04-03 The world is too divided to unite and tackle the issue of the Earth getting hotter every year - alongside the COP30 discussions, we explore possible ways to overcome this harsh reality. 2026-04-03 With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh - discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki. 2026-04-03 Japanese researchers have uncovered the mechanism behind vitamin D's bone-strengthening effects, and its potential impact on cancer is also becoming apparent - we explore the power of vitamin D. 2026-04-03 Edo Kiriko is characterised by coloured glass with intricate patterns cut into it - Shiina Takayuki is drawing on his father and brother's exceptional skills to produce new kaleidoscopes of beauty. 2026-04-03 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. 2026-04-03 Crafts, fashion, products, buildings, and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators. Our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories. 2026-04-03 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. 2026-04-03 Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-04-03 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. 2026-04-03 Children of migrant families in Bangkok's largest slum are taking up musical instruments to play in an orchestra in the hope of having a brighter future. 2026-04-03 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. 2026-04-03 A woman from France is now an organic farmer in Okuma Town in Fukushima Prefecture - the town was affected by the 2011 nuclear accident and she is working to change that image. 2026-04-03 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, smokeless grills. 2026-04-03 Roughly 90% of Japan's plastic models are made in Shizuoka, an area whose manufacturing roots date back to shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu - we explore the latest developments for Japan's plastic models. 2026-04-03 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. 2026-04-04