NHK World 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. 2026-04-04 This episode explores the vast diplomatic records of the late political scientist Iokibe Makoto, including exchanges with prime ministers which offer insights into navigating today's turbulent world. 2026-04-04 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 Kyoto: Journey through Kyoto's historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple - from its iconic stage and tranquil sacred spring, we unveil the definitive two-hour condensed course while basking in springtime beauty. 2026-04-04 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 Late April: spring has come to northern Japan. Travel the JR Ou and Gono Lines discovering cherry blossoms, hiking in a lush beech forest, soaking in a seaside spring and trying fermented soybeans. 2026-04-04 Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'. 2026-04-04 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 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. 2026-04-04 This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. 2026-04-04 This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-04-04 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 Sushi is an iconic dish of Japan, with nigirizushi being the most popular style - we take a look at its evolution and the creation of key ingredients. 2026-04-04 Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets. 2026-04-04 Discover the story behind the 36 Views of Mount Fuji woodprint series. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai is not just a huge wave, and the boat caught in the wave is there for a reason. 2026-04-04 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 Shibuya is one of Japan's most famous tourist spots, but the low-lying city is also at risk of flooding and earthquakes - we look at Shibuya's advanced efforts to prepare for disasters. 2026-04-04 Shiga / Nagayama Yuko (architect). For 400 years, a group of stonemasons have been building walls using natural stone. Nagayama learns how a stone's qualities are assessed and utilised. 2026-04-04 Kataoka Ainosuke takes his first turn as our host. Ainosuke is a renowned kabuki actor. He'll be our guide to the attractions of kabuki looking at some of the roles he's played. 2026-04-04 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 This episode explores the vast diplomatic records of the late political scientist Iokibe Makoto, including exchanges with prime ministers which offer insights into navigating today's turbulent world. 2026-04-04 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 Kyoto: Journey through Kyoto's historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple - from its iconic stage and tranquil sacred spring, we unveil the definitive two-hour condensed course while basking in springtime beauty. 2026-04-04 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 Sushi is an iconic dish of Japan, with nigirizushi being the most popular style - we take a look at its evolution and the creation of key ingredients. 2026-04-04 Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets. 2026-04-04 Discover the story behind the 36 Views of Mount Fuji woodprint series. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai is not just a huge wave, and the boat caught in the wave is there for a reason. 2026-04-04 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 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. 2026-04-04 This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. 2026-04-04 This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-04-04 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 Late April: spring has come to northern Japan. Travel the JR Ou and Gono Lines discovering cherry blossoms, hiking in a lush beech forest, soaking in a seaside spring and trying fermented soybeans. 2026-04-04 Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'. 2026-04-04 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 Shibuya is one of Japan's most famous tourist spots, but the low-lying city is also at risk of flooding and earthquakes - we look at Shibuya's advanced efforts to prepare for disasters. 2026-04-04 Shiga / Nagayama Yuko (architect). For 400 years, a group of stonemasons have been building walls using natural stone. Nagayama learns how a stone's qualities are assessed and utilised. 2026-04-04 Kataoka Ainosuke takes his first turn as our host. Ainosuke is a renowned kabuki actor. He'll be our guide to the attractions of kabuki looking at some of the roles he's played. 2026-04-04 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 This episode explores the vast diplomatic records of the late political scientist Iokibe Makoto, including exchanges with prime ministers which offer insights into navigating today's turbulent world. 2026-04-04 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 Kyoto: Journey through Kyoto's historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple - from its iconic stage and tranquil sacred spring, we unveil the definitive two-hour condensed course while basking in springtime beauty. 2026-04-04 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 Two-meter-long dinosaurs terrorizing downtown Bangkok? Not exactly! Water monitors are indeed big but pose no threat if left alone. Join us as we discover how they've adapted to their urban kingdom. 2026-04-04 Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces - see the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography. 2026-04-04 This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. 2026-04-04 This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-04-04 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 Late April: spring has come to northern Japan. Travel the JR Ou and Gono Lines discovering cherry blossoms, hiking in a lush beech forest, soaking in a seaside spring and trying fermented soybeans. 2026-04-04 Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'. 2026-04-04 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 Sushi is an iconic dish of Japan, with nigirizushi being the most popular style - we take a look at its evolution and the creation of key ingredients. 2026-04-04 Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets. 2026-04-04 Discover the story behind the 36 Views of Mount Fuji woodprint series. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai is not just a huge wave, and the boat caught in the wave is there for a reason. 2026-04-04 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 Shibuya is one of Japan's most famous tourist spots, but the low-lying city is also at risk of flooding and earthquakes - we look at Shibuya's advanced efforts to prepare for disasters. 2026-04-04 Shiga / Nagayama Yuko (architect). For 400 years, a group of stonemasons have been building walls using natural stone. Nagayama learns how a stone's qualities are assessed and utilised. 2026-04-04 Kataoka Ainosuke takes his first turn as our host. Ainosuke is a renowned kabuki actor. He'll be our guide to the attractions of kabuki looking at some of the roles he's played. 2026-04-04 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 This episode explores the vast diplomatic records of the late political scientist Iokibe Makoto, including exchanges with prime ministers which offer insights into navigating today's turbulent world. 2026-04-04 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 Kyoto: Journey through Kyoto's historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple - from its iconic stage and tranquil sacred spring, we unveil the definitive two-hour condensed course while basking in springtime beauty. 2026-04-04 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 Two-meter-long dinosaurs terrorizing downtown Bangkok? Not exactly! Water monitors are indeed big but pose no threat if left alone. Join us as we discover how they've adapted to their urban kingdom. 2026-04-04 Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces - see the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography. 2026-04-04 This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. 2026-04-04 This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-04-04 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 Late April: spring has come to northern Japan. Travel the JR Ou and Gono Lines discovering cherry blossoms, hiking in a lush beech forest, soaking in a seaside spring and trying fermented soybeans. 2026-04-04 Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'. 2026-04-04 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 Sushi is an iconic dish of Japan, with nigirizushi being the most popular style - we take a look at its evolution and the creation of key ingredients. 2026-04-04 Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets. 2026-04-04 Discover the story behind the 36 Views of Mount Fuji woodprint series. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai is not just a huge wave, and the boat caught in the wave is there for a reason. 2026-04-04