NHK WORLD-JAPAN 2026-04-25 March 2011.The worst-case scenario for the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident involved the evacuation of all of eastern Japan. But a secret plan to contain the crisis was being prepared. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 This doctor can change the future of lung cancer, the cancer that causes the most deaths. We follow him as he pursues new cancer treatment at the head of a team of the world's best in Toronto, Canada. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 Today's theme: Bodies. As AI, digital and virtual spaces take over, thinking about physical bodies is more important than ever. Explore the role of designs which are rooted in human physicality. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 Japanese fireworks have long enchanted people with their spherical shape and range of colors. We trace the rise of fireworks in Japan and also examine the 400-year-old mystery of the senko hanabi. 2026-04-25 Kyle Card hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people. 2026-04-25 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. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 Morinaga Kunihiko (Fashion designer)visits Amami Oshima, Kagoshima. Priestesses on Amami wore patchwork robes with triangular butterfly designs, intended to protect the wearer from unseen spirits. 2026-04-25 Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon. It's an epic tale with a Sino-Japanese hero taking up arms in China for the family his father once served. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 Japanese fireworks have long enchanted people with their spherical shape and range of colors. We trace the rise of fireworks in Japan and also examine the 400-year-old mystery of the senko hanabi. 2026-04-25 Kyle Card hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people. 2026-04-25 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. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 Today's theme: Bodies. As AI, digital and virtual spaces take over, thinking about physical bodies is more important than ever. Explore the role of designs which are rooted in human physicality. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 This doctor can change the future of lung cancer, the cancer that causes the most deaths. We follow him as he pursues new cancer treatment at the head of a team of the world's best in Toronto, Canada. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 Morinaga Kunihiko (Fashion designer)visits Amami Oshima, Kagoshima. Priestesses on Amami wore patchwork robes with triangular butterfly designs, intended to protect the wearer from unseen spirits. 2026-04-25 Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon. It's an epic tale with a Sino-Japanese hero taking up arms in China for the family his father once served. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan. See the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 This doctor can change the future of lung cancer, the cancer that causes the most deaths. We follow him as he pursues new cancer treatment at the head of a team of the world's best in Toronto, Canada. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 Japanese fireworks have long enchanted people with their spherical shape and range of colors. We trace the rise of fireworks in Japan and also examine the 400-year-old mystery of the senko hanabi. 2026-04-25 Kyle Card hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people. 2026-04-25 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. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 Morinaga Kunihiko (Fashion designer)visits Amami Oshima, Kagoshima. Priestesses on Amami wore patchwork robes with triangular butterfly designs, intended to protect the wearer from unseen spirits. 2026-04-25 Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon. It's an epic tale with a Sino-Japanese hero taking up arms in China for the family his father once served. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan. See the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 This doctor can change the future of lung cancer, the cancer that causes the most deaths. We follow him as he pursues new cancer treatment at the head of a team of the world's best in Toronto, Canada. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 Japanese fireworks have long enchanted people with their spherical shape and range of colors. We trace the rise of fireworks in Japan and also examine the 400-year-old mystery of the senko hanabi. 2026-04-25 Kyle Card hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people. 2026-04-25 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. 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 Morinaga Kunihiko (Fashion designer)visits Amami Oshima, Kagoshima. Priestesses on Amami wore patchwork robes with triangular butterfly designs, intended to protect the wearer from unseen spirits. 2026-04-25 Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon. It's an epic tale with a Sino-Japanese hero taking up arms in China for the family his father once served. 2026-04-25 Germany and Japan's fates collide. As war erupts in 1939, wartime fervor lifts Hitler at home, Japan advances into French Indochina, US sanctions tighten, and conflict looms. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 First held in 1975, Comiket has long shaped Japan's creative culture from manga and anime to games and cosplay. The committee, exhibitors, volunteers, fans, and cosplayers share their devotion to it. 2026-04-26 Only one in seven fathers take parental leave in Japan, mostly only for under two weeks. This episode follows a man who took a full year off to raise two children, revealing a slice of modern Japan. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 ASKA, a legendary figure in Japanese music with a career spanning over four decades, brings his unmistakable voice and a powerhouse nine-piece band to deliver an unforgettable live performance. 2026-04-26 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-4. 2026-04-26 In Japan, sweet potatoes are often baked or turned into sweets. But they can also be used to generate electricity or protect from heat. We introduce the diverse ways in which they are used and sold. 2026-04-26 We meet a cat who fearlessly patrols crocodile enclosures heated by onsen steam. At a shopping arcade, we encounter early-rising cats and a tengu statue. We even meet cats who enjoy billiards! 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 The spotlight's on That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. Creator Fuse makes his TV debut to discuss the story's origins, and we visit the anime production to learn about the creative process. 2026-04-26 This episode features "FUNclusion Day," a day when people with and without disabilities can enjoy playing and chatting together, as well as other fun segments. It energizes kids. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 Erfurt, a city in Thuringia near the center of Germany, traces its roots back to the 8th century. By the 11th century, it had developed into a major crossroads uniting trade and culture across Europe. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 A fantastic tale of love for local flavor, set in Kurume, birthplace of tonkotsu ramen. 2026-04-26 Kyo-kanoko Shibori, untying the beauty bound within. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 Fish that overconsume seaweed, often called pests. A strong odor also makes them hard to sell. Kanazawa Ryuji uses these to make a distinctive fish sauce, so that no life from the sea goes to waste. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 In 2016, Obama became the first sitting US President to visit Hiroshima. Watch and learn how that historic day came to be, including interviews with hibakusha survivors and Obama's speechwriter. 2026-04-26 This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic "Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.". 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 First held in 1975, Comiket has long shaped Japan's creative culture from manga and anime to games and cosplay. The committee, exhibitors, volunteers, fans, and cosplayers share their devotion to it. 2026-04-26 Only one in seven fathers take parental leave in Japan, mostly only for under two weeks. This episode follows a man who took a full year off to raise two children, revealing a slice of modern Japan. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 Erfurt, a city in Thuringia near the center of Germany, traces its roots back to the 8th century. By the 11th century, it had developed into a major crossroads uniting trade and culture across Europe. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 The spotlight's on That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. Creator Fuse makes his TV debut to discuss the story's origins, and we visit the anime production to learn about the creative process. 2026-04-26 This episode features "FUNclusion Day," a day when people with and without disabilities can enjoy playing and chatting together, as well as other fun segments. It energizes kids. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 ASKA, a legendary figure in Japanese music with a career spanning over four decades, brings his unmistakable voice and a powerhouse nine-piece band to deliver an unforgettable live performance. 2026-04-26 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-4. 2026-04-26 In Japan, sweet potatoes are often baked or turned into sweets. But they can also be used to generate electricity or protect from heat. We introduce the diverse ways in which they are used and sold. 2026-04-26 We meet a cat who fearlessly patrols crocodile enclosures heated by onsen steam. At a shopping arcade, we encounter early-rising cats and a tengu statue. We even meet cats who enjoy billiards! 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 A fantastic tale of love for local flavor, set in Kurume, birthplace of tonkotsu ramen. 2026-04-26 Kyo-kanoko Shibori, untying the beauty bound within. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 Fish that overconsume seaweed, often called pests. A strong odor also makes them hard to sell. Kanazawa Ryuji uses these to make a distinctive fish sauce, so that no life from the sea goes to waste. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 In 2016, Obama became the first sitting US President to visit Hiroshima. Watch and learn how that historic day came to be, including interviews with hibakusha survivors and Obama's speechwriter. 2026-04-26 This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic "Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.". 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 First held in 1975, Comiket has long shaped Japan's creative culture from manga and anime to games and cosplay. The committee, exhibitors, volunteers, fans, and cosplayers share their devotion to it. 2026-04-26 Only one in seven fathers take parental leave in Japan, mostly only for under two weeks. This episode follows a man who took a full year off to raise two children, revealing a slice of modern Japan. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 The spotlight's on That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. Creator Fuse makes his TV debut to discuss the story's origins, and we visit the anime production to learn about the creative process. 2026-04-26 This episode features "FUNclusion Day," a day when people with and without disabilities can enjoy playing and chatting together, as well as other fun segments. It energizes kids. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 ASKA, a legendary figure in Japanese music with a career spanning over four decades, brings his unmistakable voice and a powerhouse nine-piece band to deliver an unforgettable live performance. 2026-04-26 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-4. 2026-04-26 In Japan, sweet potatoes are often baked or turned into sweets. But they can also be used to generate electricity or protect from heat. We introduce the diverse ways in which they are used and sold. 2026-04-26 We meet a cat who fearlessly patrols crocodile enclosures heated by onsen steam. At a shopping arcade, we encounter early-rising cats and a tengu statue. We even meet cats who enjoy billiards! 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 Erfurt, a city in Thuringia near the center of Germany, traces its roots back to the 8th century. By the 11th century, it had developed into a major crossroads uniting trade and culture across Europe. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 A fantastic tale of love for local flavor, set in Kurume, birthplace of tonkotsu ramen. 2026-04-26 Kyo-kanoko Shibori, untying the beauty bound within. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 Fish that overconsume seaweed, often called pests. A strong odor also makes them hard to sell. Kanazawa Ryuji uses these to make a distinctive fish sauce, so that no life from the sea goes to waste. 2026-04-26 Germany and Japan's fates collide. As war erupts in 1939, wartime fervor lifts Hitler at home, Japan advances into French Indochina, US sanctions tighten, and conflict looms. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 First held in 1975, Comiket has long shaped Japan's creative culture from manga and anime to games and cosplay. The committee, exhibitors, volunteers, fans, and cosplayers share their devotion to it. 2026-04-26 Only one in seven fathers take parental leave in Japan, mostly only for under two weeks. This episode follows a man who took a full year off to raise two children, revealing a slice of modern Japan. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 The spotlight's on That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. Creator Fuse makes his TV debut to discuss the story's origins, and we visit the anime production to learn about the creative process. 2026-04-26 This episode features "FUNclusion Day," a day when people with and without disabilities can enjoy playing and chatting together, as well as other fun segments. It energizes kids. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 ASKA, a legendary figure in Japanese music with a career spanning over four decades, brings his unmistakable voice and a powerhouse nine-piece band to deliver an unforgettable live performance. 2026-04-26 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-4. 2026-04-26 In Japan, sweet potatoes are often baked or turned into sweets. But they can also be used to generate electricity or protect from heat. We introduce the diverse ways in which they are used and sold. 2026-04-26 We meet a cat who fearlessly patrols crocodile enclosures heated by onsen steam. At a shopping arcade, we encounter early-rising cats and a tengu statue. We even meet cats who enjoy billiards! 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 A fantastic tale of love for local flavor, set in Kurume, birthplace of tonkotsu ramen. 2026-04-26 Kyo-kanoko Shibori, untying the beauty bound within. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 Fish that overconsume seaweed, often called pests. A strong odor also makes them hard to sell. Kanazawa Ryuji uses these to make a distinctive fish sauce, so that no life from the sea goes to waste. 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 Erfurt, a city in Thuringia near the center of Germany, traces its roots back to the 8th century. By the 11th century, it had developed into a major crossroads uniting trade and culture across Europe. 2026-04-26