NHK World TV The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world. 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 In this series, prestigious award-winning programs produced by broadcasters across Japan. 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 May J showcases a selection of anisong fan favorites and welcomes MYTH & ROID to the studio for a chat and a live performance. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 The filmmakers explore the history of Japanese frozen food and flash freezing technology. 2026-08-16 Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan. 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 Michael Rice cycles along Yatsugatake highlands, tries eating prehistoric style and explores a bird sanctuary forest. 2026-08-16 A popular edutainment show for kids in Japan, featuring the main character Wakey and his friends, who bring interesting facts to make every day more fun; the show opens a "Door to Knowledge," sparking children's curiosity about science, nature, art, history, and more; packed with exciting segments such as games, dance, live music, cooking, comedy skits, town explorations, and manga, it's loaded wi 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 The host travels to various cities around the world to explore tourist attractions and monuments and speaks to the local people there. 2026-08-16 Exploring the scenery of Iwate Prefecture and its historic sites representing a Buddhist paradise. 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 The host embarks on a journey across Japan to explore the food culture surrounding one of its most popular dishes: ramen. 2026-08-16 Kyoto's braided cords become fashion accessories for the nobility during the Heian period, valued in religious and formal settings. 2026-08-16 Foreigners learn useful Japanese workplace expressions, explore business cultures and improve kanji proficiency. 2026-08-16 A look at the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai. 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 In this series, prestigious award-winning programs produced by broadcasters across Japan. 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 The host travels to various cities around the world to explore tourist attractions and monuments and speaks to the local people there. 2026-08-16 Exploring the scenery of Iwate Prefecture and its historic sites representing a Buddhist paradise. 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 Michael Rice cycles along Yatsugatake highlands, tries eating prehistoric style and explores a bird sanctuary forest. 2026-08-16 A popular edutainment show for kids in Japan, featuring the main character Wakey and his friends, who bring interesting facts to make every day more fun; the show opens a "Door to Knowledge," sparking children's curiosity about science, nature, art, history, and more; packed with exciting segments such as games, dance, live music, cooking, comedy skits, town explorations, and manga, it's loaded wi 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 May J showcases a selection of anisong fan favorites and welcomes MYTH & ROID to the studio for a chat and a live performance. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 The filmmakers explore the history of Japanese frozen food and flash freezing technology. 2026-08-16 Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan. 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 The host embarks on a journey across Japan to explore the food culture surrounding one of its most popular dishes: ramen. 2026-08-16 Kyoto's braided cords become fashion accessories for the nobility during the Heian period, valued in religious and formal settings. 2026-08-16 Foreigners learn useful Japanese workplace expressions, explore business cultures and improve kanji proficiency. 2026-08-16 A look at the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai. 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 In this series, prestigious award-winning programs produced by broadcasters across Japan. 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 Michael Rice cycles along Yatsugatake highlands, tries eating prehistoric style and explores a bird sanctuary forest. 2026-08-16 A popular edutainment show for kids in Japan, featuring the main character Wakey and his friends, who bring interesting facts to make every day more fun; the show opens a "Door to Knowledge," sparking children's curiosity about science, nature, art, history, and more; packed with exciting segments such as games, dance, live music, cooking, comedy skits, town explorations, and manga, it's loaded wi 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 May J showcases a selection of anisong fan favorites and welcomes MYTH & ROID to the studio for a chat and a live performance. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 The filmmakers explore the history of Japanese frozen food and flash freezing technology. 2026-08-16 Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan. 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 The host travels to various cities around the world to explore tourist attractions and monuments and speaks to the local people there. 2026-08-16 Exploring the scenery of Iwate Prefecture and its historic sites representing a Buddhist paradise. 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 The host embarks on a journey across Japan to explore the food culture surrounding one of its most popular dishes: ramen. 2026-08-16 Kyoto's braided cords become fashion accessories for the nobility during the Heian period, valued in religious and formal settings. 2026-08-16 Foreigners learn useful Japanese workplace expressions, explore business cultures and improve kanji proficiency. 2026-08-16 A look at the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai. 2026-08-16 The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world. 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 In this series, prestigious award-winning programs produced by broadcasters across Japan. 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 Michael Rice cycles along Yatsugatake highlands, tries eating prehistoric style and explores a bird sanctuary forest. 2026-08-16 A popular edutainment show for kids in Japan, featuring the main character Wakey and his friends, who bring interesting facts to make every day more fun; the show opens a "Door to Knowledge," sparking children's curiosity about science, nature, art, history, and more; packed with exciting segments such as games, dance, live music, cooking, comedy skits, town explorations, and manga, it's loaded wi 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 May J showcases a selection of anisong fan favorites and welcomes MYTH & ROID to the studio for a chat and a live performance. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 The filmmakers explore the history of Japanese frozen food and flash freezing technology. 2026-08-16 Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan. 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 The host embarks on a journey across Japan to explore the food culture surrounding one of its most popular dishes: ramen. 2026-08-16 Kyoto's braided cords become fashion accessories for the nobility during the Heian period, valued in religious and formal settings. 2026-08-16 Foreigners learn useful Japanese workplace expressions, explore business cultures and improve kanji proficiency. 2026-08-16 A look at the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai. 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-16 The host travels to various cities around the world to explore tourist attractions and monuments and speaks to the local people there. 2026-08-16 Exploring the scenery of Iwate Prefecture and its historic sites representing a Buddhist paradise. 2026-08-16 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 Xu Quanyi talks about his mission to counter the stigma Fukushima suffered following the 2011 disaster and promote the prefecture's charm. 2026-08-17 Experts discuss the lives of wildlife amid the decline of Arctic sea ice and the effort to create artificial sea ice. 2026-08-17 Kataoka explores Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, and finds the beauty in functional objects. 2026-08-17 The filmmakers visit the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made to see their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists. 2026-08-17 The filmmakers show how snow melts into water, which is used to grow rice in Yonezawa, and how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 The filmmaker presents poetic videos in collaboration with Mine Kawakami, a renowned pianist, to make one experience the seasons of Yamato, a former province in Japan. 2026-08-17 The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters. 2026-08-17 Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to rivers or streams and the culture behind them. 2026-08-17 Amy Ota explains how to say one has done something before by changing a verb to past tense and adding koto arimasu. 2026-08-17 Janni Olsson speaks with Hasebe Ai, a weather forecaster and disaster relief specialist, about what populations vulnerable to typhoons can prepare ahead of time to minimize damage. 2026-08-17 The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 The filmmaker explores the streets of Faro, the southernmost city in Portugal. 2026-08-17 Transgender people discuss work, marriage and leisure, as they try to live their normal daily lives in a society still lacking in understanding. 2026-08-17 Visiting places across Japan to learn about their fascinating culture and experiencing the charms of their daily life. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 Teams of around 150 people carry "taikodai," large parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Up-close with some of the planet's most amazing animals. Enter a world of unique creatures from Asia, Africa and the Americas. 2026-08-17 The filmmakers capture the beauty of the many different faces of Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan southwest of Tokyo, through time-lapse photography. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 The filmmaker explores the streets of Faro, the southernmost city in Portugal. 2026-08-17 A hot spring doctor in Noboribetsu, one of the best-known onsen towns, shares how he manages the resort town's water sources for customers and the challenges he has to overcome. 2026-08-17 Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others. 2026-08-17 Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets. 2026-08-17 The filmmakers spotlight the ramen of Kamaishi, Iwate, its ultra-thin noodles and amber broth, and the story of a people who overcame disaster. 2026-08-17 The filmmakers visit the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made to see their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists. 2026-08-17 The filmmakers show how snow melts into water, which is used to grow rice in Yonezawa, and how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 2026-08-17 Transgender people discuss work, marriage and leisure, as they try to live their normal daily lives in a society still lacking in understanding. 2026-08-17 Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to rivers or streams and the culture behind them. 2026-08-17 Amy Ota explains how to say one has done something before by changing a verb to past tense and adding koto arimasu. 2026-08-17 Janni Olsson speaks with Hasebe Ai, a weather forecaster and disaster relief specialist, about what populations vulnerable to typhoons can prepare ahead of time to minimize damage. 2026-08-17 The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy; born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history. 2026-08-17 Learning about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui; the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers. 2026-08-17 Visiting places across Japan to learn about their fascinating culture and experiencing the charms of their daily life. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 Various passersby, from a kindergarten teacher to high school friends, play the street piano in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station. 2026-08-17 Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others. 2026-08-17 Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 Teams of around 150 people carry "taikodai," large parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Masters of horseback archery and swordsmanship keep the samurai spirit alive in Kyushu. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets. 2026-08-17 The filmmakers visit the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made to see their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists. 2026-08-17 The filmmakers show how snow melts into water, which is used to grow rice in Yonezawa, and how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 2026-08-17 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? 2026-08-17 Janni Olsson speaks with Hasebe Ai, a weather forecaster and disaster relief specialist, about what populations vulnerable to typhoons can prepare ahead of time to minimize damage. 2026-08-17 The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 Experts reveal ancient burial mounds on a plateau above the Osaka Plain; they explore how these 1,600-year-old structures served as the resting places for powerful rulers and elites. 2026-08-17 The filmmakers explore Ryogoku, the home of sumo, and learn how the sport took root after a devastating fire in the 17th century. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 Teams of around 150 people carry "taikodai," large parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Visiting places across Japan to learn about their fascinating culture and experiencing the charms of their daily life. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy; born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history. 2026-08-17 Learning about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui; the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers. 2026-08-17 From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips on superfoods and easy exercises. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets. 2026-08-17 The filmmakers spotlight the ramen of Kamaishi, Iwate, its ultra-thin noodles and amber broth, and the story of a people who overcame disaster. 2026-08-17 The filmmakers visit the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made to see their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists. 2026-08-17 The filmmakers show how snow melts into water, which is used to grow rice in Yonezawa, and how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 Various passersby, from a kindergarten teacher to high school friends, play the street piano in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station. 2026-08-17 Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others. 2026-08-17 Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 Teams of around 150 people carry "taikodai," large parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to rivers or streams and the culture behind them. 2026-08-17 Amy Ota explains how to say one has done something before by changing a verb to past tense and adding koto arimasu. 2026-08-17 Janni Olsson speaks with Hasebe Ai, a weather forecaster and disaster relief specialist, about what populations vulnerable to typhoons can prepare ahead of time to minimize damage. 2026-08-17 The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 2026-08-17 A hot spring doctor in Noboribetsu, one of the best-known onsen towns, shares how he manages the resort town's water sources for customers and the challenges he has to overcome. 2026-08-17 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? 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 A group of young men and women come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly cooked seafood. 2026-08-17 Yuen Leung and Michael explore how izakaya serves as a sanctuary for socializing and enjoying food and drinks. 2026-08-17 The filmmakers interview Japanese women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner. 2026-08-17 Visiting places across Japan to learn about their fascinating culture and experiencing the charms of their daily life. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy; born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history. 2026-08-17 Learning about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui; the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers. 2026-08-17 From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips on superfoods and easy exercises. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 2026-08-17 Transgender people discuss work, marriage and leisure, as they try to live their normal daily lives in a society still lacking in understanding. 2026-08-17 When a major earthquake hits, the ground can turn into muddy water; this is called liquefaction; buildings may sink or tilt and become uninhabitable; find out the mechanisms and how to prevent it. 2026-08-17 Experts discuss the lives of wildlife amid the decline of Arctic sea ice and the effort to create artificial sea ice. 2026-08-17 The filmmaker sheds light on the historic sites that preserve the legacy of Uesugi Yozan, a feudal lord who saved the Yonezawa Domain from financial ruin. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 Various passersby, from a kindergarten teacher to high school friends, play the street piano in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station. 2026-08-17 Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to rivers or streams and the culture behind them. 2026-08-17 Amy Ota explains how to say one has done something before by changing a verb to past tense and adding koto arimasu. 2026-08-17 Janni Olsson speaks with Hasebe Ai, a weather forecaster and disaster relief specialist, about what populations vulnerable to typhoons can prepare ahead of time to minimize damage. 2026-08-17 The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-17 Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets. 2026-08-17 The filmmakers spotlight the ramen of Kamaishi, Iwate, its ultra-thin noodles and amber broth, and the story of a people who overcame disaster. 2026-08-17 Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others. 2026-08-17 Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture. 2026-08-17 Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 2026-08-18