NHK WORLD - JAPAN HD 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 German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses (sento) - he hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses. 2026-05-18 The entire Earth is affected by climate change occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before - this programme uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 We visit a factory in Hamamatsu, where they use technology, hand craft, and finely tuned instinct to make keyboard harmonicas (a.k.a. "melodicas") for everyone from schoolchildren to pro musicians. 2026-05-18 Kumano's heavy rainfall nurtures the 1,340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the flow of Kumano's water and the work of rice farmers. 2026-05-18 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 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. 2026-05-18 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-05-18 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to shadow or shade. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-05-18 #21 I'm in the clock tower. / To explain where you are, say the place name and 'ni imasu'. 2026-05-18 This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements and disaster preparedness. 2026-05-18 NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-05-18 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 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-05-18 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 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. 2026-05-18 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 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. 2026-05-18 '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. 2026-05-18 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 We visit a factory in Hamamatsu, where they use technology, hand craft, and finely tuned instinct to make keyboard harmonicas (a.k.a. "melodicas") for everyone from schoolchildren to pro musicians. 2026-05-18 Kumano's heavy rainfall nurtures the 1,340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the flow of Kumano's water and the work of rice farmers. 2026-05-18 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-05-18 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to shadow or shade. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-05-18 #21 I'm in the clock tower. / To explain where you are, say the place name and 'ni imasu'. 2026-05-18 This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements and disaster preparedness. 2026-05-18 NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-05-18 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-05-18 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-05-18 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 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. 2026-05-18 '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. 2026-05-18 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 James Lambiasi delights in the beauty of Toyama's mingei-everyday handcrafted objects. He meets artisans, experts, as well as amateur collectors, and stays in a converted farmhouse full of mingei. 2026-05-18 An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events. 2026-05-18 We visit a factory in Hamamatsu, where they use technology, hand craft, and finely tuned instinct to make keyboard harmonicas (a.k.a. "melodicas") for everyone from schoolchildren to pro musicians. 2026-05-18 Kumano's heavy rainfall nurtures the 1,340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the flow of Kumano's water and the work of rice farmers. 2026-05-18 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-05-18 Fujimoto Akio's film "Lost Land," about Rohingya siblings in a refugee camp who embark on a perilous journey, was honoured at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. He talks about his passion for film-making. 2026-05-18 This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements and disaster preparedness. 2026-05-18 NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-05-18 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-05-18 Tokyo: a place where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way! 2026-05-18 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 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-05-18 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 Japan is a world leader in health care; this programme explores cutting-edge Japanese medical technologies and tips for a healthy lifestyle. 2026-05-18 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 We visit a factory in Hamamatsu, where they use technology, hand craft, and finely tuned instinct to make keyboard harmonicas (a.k.a. "melodicas") for everyone from schoolchildren to pro musicians. 2026-05-18 Kumano's heavy rainfall nurtures the 1,340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the flow of Kumano's water and the work of rice farmers. 2026-05-18 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 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. 2026-05-18 '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. 2026-05-18 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 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to shadow or shade. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-05-18 #21 I'm in the clock tower. / To explain where you are, say the place name and 'ni imasu'. 2026-05-18 This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements and disaster preparedness. 2026-05-18 NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-05-18 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-05-18 Fujimoto Akio's film "Lost Land," about Rohingya siblings in a refugee camp who embark on a perilous journey, was honoured at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. He talks about his passion for film-making. 2026-05-18 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-05-18 Sacred Cranes: Two cranes hang out on the edge of a series of paddy fields where a man walks back and forth scattering something on the ground - they've been lured to a falconry preserve... 2026-05-18 Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-05-18 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-05-18 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 Japan is a world leader in health care; this programme explores cutting-edge Japanese medical technologies and tips for a healthy lifestyle. 2026-05-18 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 Japan has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. 2026-05-18 The entire Earth is affected by climate change occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before - this programme uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact. 2026-05-18 As snow melts in Yonezawa, it provides water used for growing rice. Beautiful time-lapse images show how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines. 2026-05-18 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 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to shadow or shade. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-05-18 #21 I'm in the clock tower. / To explain where you are, say the place name and 'ni imasu'. 2026-05-18 This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements and disaster preparedness. 2026-05-18 NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-05-18 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 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. 2026-05-18 '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. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-19 English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 Learn how to cook kabayaki - a savoury grilled dish - as Chef Saito introduces a recipe with mackerel that helps us to enjoy kabayaki and rice at home. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 This is an unusual series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 Japan is a world leader in health care; this programme explores cutting-edge Japanese medical technologies and tips for a healthy lifestyle. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 '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. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks. 2026-05-19 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-05-19 Learn how to cook kabayaki - a savoury grilled dish - as Chef Saito introduces a recipe with mackerel that helps us to enjoy kabayaki and rice at home. 2026-05-19 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-05-19 This is an unusual series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 '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. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 Japan is a world leader in health care; this programme explores cutting-edge Japanese medical technologies and tips for a healthy lifestyle. 2026-05-19 An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-05-19 Matsumoto Toshihide delivers toothbrushes to children who fled Myanmar and live in evacuation shelters that lack proper medical facilities. He talks about protecting their lives through oral care. 2026-05-19 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to shadow or shade. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-05-19 #21 I'm in the clock tower. / To explain where you are, say the place name and 'ni imasu'. 2026-05-19 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-05-19 Learn how to cook kabayaki - a savoury grilled dish - as Chef Saito introduces a recipe with mackerel that helps us to enjoy kabayaki and rice at home. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 This is an unusual series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 Science for our future - we look at the cutting-edge research, innovations and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 '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. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 Learn how to cook kabayaki - a savoury grilled dish - as Chef Saito introduces a recipe with mackerel that helps us to enjoy kabayaki and rice at home. 2026-05-19 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-05-19 Matsumoto Toshihide delivers toothbrushes to children who fled Myanmar and live in evacuation shelters that lack proper medical facilities. He talks about protecting their lives through oral care. 2026-05-19 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-05-19 Calligraphy Day: We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing - the young students are dressed in their finest and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills. 2026-05-19 Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-05-19 This is an unusual series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 Science for our future - we look at the cutting-edge research, innovations and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 Learn how to cook kabayaki - a savoury grilled dish - as Chef Saito introduces a recipe with mackerel that helps us to enjoy kabayaki and rice at home. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 '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. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-20