NHK World TV Explore Tokyo's oldest izakaya; with its traditional fare and lucky cats, surviving war and pandemic, it has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years. 2026-05-03 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-03 The world of Japanese cinema; interviews with leading players. 2026-05-03 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-03 2026-05-03 Mee wets the bed even after making sure to go to the bathroom before bed. Mee learns from a counselor that physical growth varies from person to person. 2026-05-03 The filmmakers shed light on a variety of entrance designs in different applications. 2026-05-03 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-03 Staying in the groove with updates from the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical. 2026-05-03 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. 2026-05-03 The host explores the evolution of male aesthetics, with a focus on the growing popularity of male cosmetics and hair removal treatments in Japan, a country where men have used makeup for over a millennium. 2026-05-03 The filmmaker encounters cats and deer living in Todaiji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nara, and a cat residing in a pickle shop. 2026-05-03 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-03 The filmmakers explore Fukui Prefecture by walking through a historic town with Edo-period charm and discovering the exquisite craftsmanship of lacquered chopsticks. 2026-05-03 We explore Kata-yuzen, Kyoto's stencil dyeing tradition spanning 1,200 years. 2026-05-03 Valerii Praid, a Russian IT engineer working as a manager at a start-up, learns Japanese words and phrases to support his team members. 2026-05-03 Yoshioka Kenichi, a bread maker, talks about turning leftover bread crusts into craft beer. 2026-05-03 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-03 The filmmakers head to Bari, Italy and explore the landscape by foot. 2026-05-03 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 Kevin Ashimura discusses the inspiration behind establishing Mamo Heart, a space for mothers to relax and execute their business ideas. 2026-05-04 Experts examine how global warming threatens widespread famine, predicting significant drops in maize, soybean and wheat yields by the end of the century. 2026-05-04 Tagawa Kinya investigates the process of design by looking at the work of Yanagi Sori, who shapes products by making models using different materials. 2026-05-04 Explore a Nanbu ironware factory blending traditional molds and casting techniques with modern design; see masterful skills and a president's passion for ironware reimagined. 2026-05-04 Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years; through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 The filmmaker sheds light on the summer scenery of a small village along the pilgrimage route of the World Heritage Site Kumano Kodo. 2026-05-04 Experts examine why Kyoto is a leader in disaster preparedness, focusing on the modern technology that protects the city from natural disasters. 2026-05-04 Poet and translator Peter MacMillan talks about the idea of the bow and arrow in Japanese culture and how they have deep connections to the spiritual world. 2026-05-04 The hosts explain how to ask a store clerk if the goods are available. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers shed light on Comm Cafe, a popular spot in Osaka Prefecture that offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis. 2026-05-04 The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers take a look at taiyaki, a sweet-bean-paste-filled treat that comes in the auspicious shape of a sea bream. This sweet has been loved by the Japanese for over 100 years. 2026-05-04 11 districts in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture, parade along different routes to celebrate the Owara Kaze no Bon Festival, a 300-year-old event that features elegant music, dancing and singing. 2026-05-04 The host explores the Tateyama Mountain Range, an alpine area dotted with sacred sites. Its peaks are home to "Tateyama Shinko," a unique system of local religious beliefs. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 In winter, a group of people from Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda hike up the mountains of Yoshino for kudzu. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers introduce asari, Japan's most popular clam. They visit Aichi to explore asari dishes and see how the clams are cultivated by using suspended cages. 2026-05-04 It is the world's fastest land animal, but that rarely helps in Africa's bush where the cheetah thrives; let's discover some of its amazing hunting techniques, including what looks like teleporting. 2026-05-04 The filmmaker sheds light on the historic sites and natural scene of Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers place a piano at a commercial area in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. 2026-05-04 Every winter, a group of performers in Kikonai, Hokkaido drench themselves in freezing water in hopes of inviting a bountiful harvest and catch. We follow efforts to preserve this timeless ritual. 2026-05-04 At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 Features time-lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world. 2026-05-04 Explore a Nanbu ironware factory blending traditional molds and casting techniques with modern design; see masterful skills and a president's passion for ironware reimagined. 2026-05-04 Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years; through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 Using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer developed its own original flavor, breathing new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce. 2026-05-04 Onomichi Betcha, a three-day festival in Hiroshima Prefecture, features masked figures who torment spectators with sticks. 2026-05-04 Poet and translator Peter MacMillan talks about the idea of the bow and arrow in Japanese culture and how they have deep connections to the spiritual world. 2026-05-04 The hosts explain how to ask a store clerk if the goods are available. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers shed light on Comm Cafe, a popular spot in Osaka Prefecture that offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis. 2026-05-04 The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers explore how Harano Etsuro and his family take care of their private herb garden and preserve the wisdom and the legacy of their ancestors. 2026-05-04 A visit to Kesennuma, Japan, a sanma port in Tohoku, to learn about the popular fish that glitters like a sword. 2026-05-04 The host explores the Tateyama Mountain Range, an alpine area dotted with sacred sites. Its peaks are home to "Tateyama Shinko," a unique system of local religious beliefs. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers place a piano inside a shopping arcade in Kumamoto, where people stop to play from their hearts. 2026-05-04 Every winter, a group of performers in Kikonai, Hokkaido drench themselves in freezing water in hopes of inviting a bountiful harvest and catch. We follow efforts to preserve this timeless ritual. 2026-05-04 At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and nature. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers present a bird's-eye view of Mino in Gifu Prefecture and a conversation between a local couple about the art of Japanese papermaking. 2026-05-04 Michael Keida sets out on a fast hiking trip and explores the beauty and mystical sacred places along the Iseji route of the Kumano Kodo. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers explore the beautiful scenery of Nagasaki and discover the Goto Islands and their history of hidden Christians. 2026-05-04 Explore a Nanbu ironware factory blending traditional molds and casting techniques with modern design; see masterful skills and a president's passion for ironware reimagined. 2026-05-04 Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years; through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers look at Amazake, the sweet drink made from rice fermented with koji mold that has been a secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years. 2026-05-04 Chef Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto visit their neighbor to learn how to make pickles. 2026-05-04 In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year; how does he design games that captivate players around the world? 2026-05-04 The filmmakers shed light on Comm Cafe, a popular spot in Osaka Prefecture that offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis. 2026-05-04 The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 The filmmaker explores the streets of Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. 2026-05-04 Tateishi is a riverside neighborhood in eastern Tokyo that developed as a center of manufacturing; we learn about the local dyeing and toy industries and explore an old-fashioned shopping arcade. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 Features time-lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world. 2026-05-04 The host explores the Tateyama Mountain Range, an alpine area dotted with sacred sites. Its peaks are home to "Tateyama Shinko," a unique system of local religious beliefs. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 Using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer developed its own original flavor, breathing new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers shed light on a major kagura event in Buzen, Fukuoka Prefecture, featuring 24 music and dance performances to entertain the gods for two days. 2026-05-04 The host explores the latest findings from Kyushu University, which reveal two crucial markers for early dementia. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 In winter, a group of people from Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda hike up the mountains of Yoshino for kudzu. 2026-05-04 A visit to Kesennuma, Japan, a sanma port in Tohoku, to learn about the popular fish that glitters like a sword. 2026-05-04 Explore a Nanbu ironware factory blending traditional molds and casting techniques with modern design; see masterful skills and a president's passion for ironware reimagined. 2026-05-04 Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years; through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers place a piano in Tokyo's Arakawa Ward, a shopping street rich in history. 2026-05-04 Every winter, a group of performers in Kikonai, Hokkaido drench themselves in freezing water in hopes of inviting a bountiful harvest and catch. We follow efforts to preserve this timeless ritual. 2026-05-04 At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and nature. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers present a bird's-eye view of Mino in Gifu Prefecture and a conversation between a local couple about the art of Japanese papermaking. 2026-05-04 Poet and translator Peter MacMillan talks about the idea of the bow and arrow in Japanese culture and how they have deep connections to the spiritual world. 2026-05-04 The hosts explain how to ask a store clerk if the goods are available. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers shed light on Comm Cafe, a popular spot in Osaka Prefecture that offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis. 2026-05-04 The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers visit a 100-year-old café born out of the friendship between Brazil and Japan, where the coffee is so great that it was even loved by superstar John Lennon. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers follow the life and the rehabilitation of a Japanese woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her mental illness. 2026-05-04 The host provides a closer look at the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a Japanese ukiyo-e artist from the Edo Period. 2026-05-04 In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year; how does he design games that captivate players around the world? 2026-05-04 Experts give a breakdown of the sumo world through in-depth analyses and unique stats, revealing the secrets and techniques of the traditional Japanese sport. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers follow the life and the rehabilitation of a Japanese woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her mental illness. 2026-05-04 The rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period. 2026-05-04 Extreme weather has wrought havoc on Japan's rice paddies. The farmers face an ultimatum: adapt or lose their livelihoods. 2026-05-04 The host explores the Tateyama Mountain Range, an alpine area dotted with sacred sites. Its peaks are home to "Tateyama Shinko," a unique system of local religious beliefs. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 In Shibuya, one of Tokyo's largest districts, a piano near a station ticket gate draws passersby to stop and play, filling the air with heartfelt melodies. 2026-05-04 The host explores the latest findings from Kyushu University, which reveal two crucial markers for early dementia. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 Features time-lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world. 2026-05-04 Experts examine why Kyoto is a leader in disaster preparedness, focusing on the modern technology that protects the city from natural disasters. 2026-05-04 Experts examine how global warming threatens widespread famine, predicting significant drops in maize, soybean and wheat yields by the end of the century. 2026-05-04 The filmmaker explores Yonezawa's safflowers and their deep red color resembling the sun used for dyeing fabric. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers explore how some of the oldest establishments in Japan have managed to thrive successfully for over a hundred years by incorporating innovation into age-old traditions. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers take a look at the history of Gojinjo Taiko, a powerful performance by masked drummers that originated hundreds of years ago in Japan. 2026-05-04 Poet and translator Peter MacMillan talks about the idea of the bow and arrow in Japanese culture and how they have deep connections to the spiritual world. 2026-05-04 The hosts explain how to ask a store clerk if the goods are available. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers shed light on Comm Cafe, a popular spot in Osaka Prefecture that offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis. 2026-05-04 The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-04 The filmmakers explore how Harano Etsuro and his family take care of their private herb garden and preserve the wisdom and the legacy of their ancestors. 2026-05-04 Michael gets on a boat with fishermen in Hokkaido and explores various Japanese and fusion dishes made with spear squid. 2026-05-04 Every winter, a group of performers in Kikonai, Hokkaido drench themselves in freezing water in hopes of inviting a bountiful harvest and catch. We follow efforts to preserve this timeless ritual. 2026-05-04 At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. 2026-05-04 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-05-05