NHK World HD World-class stuntman Obikane Nobuyuki won an Emmy award for his work on the hit historical TV drama series Shogun - he talks about his techniques for achieving realistic and thrilling action. 2026-04-13 Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history. 2026-04-13 A Bedtime Routine: On hot and humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes - we learn about the tools Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight these pesky insects. 2026-04-13 Drug-resistant bacteria are infecting healthy people without being noticed, leading to what the WHO calls a 'silent pandemic.' We look at what we can do to protect ourselves. 2026-04-13 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-04-13 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. 2026-04-13 Pancreatic disease develops deep inside the body and makes early detection difficult - we report on efforts to find it sooner using endoscopic ultrasound and the doctors working on new treatments. 2026-04-13 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. 2026-04-13 Phase Free is a disaster preparedness concept that does not distinguish between everyday life and emergency situations - we also see how everyday items can be used in times of disaster. 2026-04-13 This episode of a series on COP30 in Brazil focuses on Amazon 'dieback' - deforestation has reached 17 per cent and scientists warn that exceeding a figure of 20 per cent may disrupt the water cycle. 2026-04-13 Matsue is known as the 'city of water.' It is home to Lake Shinji, which is famous for its shijimi clams. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we see the lake's changing colours and expressions. 2026-04-13 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. 2026-04-13 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to birds. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-04-13 #16 This is a world-famous hot spring. / Learn about the type of adjective that ends with 'na' and enjoy more ways to express your impressions about something. 2026-04-13 A Sri Lankan student participates in the Mie Prefecture Youth Police Supporters volunteer programme that works with communities to build a safer society by preventing crimes before they occur. 2026-04-13 Throughout April, NHK World-Japan marks 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquake by showing related programs. Learn about efforts to restore Kumamoto Castle, and the Minami-Aso Luna Observatory. 2026-04-13 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. 2026-04-13 In winter, seasonal workers arrive at mandarin orange groves for the two-month harvest. While living in communal lodgings, they share their views of the world, and plot new paths in life. 2026-04-13 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 at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama. 2026-04-13 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. 2026-04-14