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. 2026-05-19 Alfie Goodrich heads to dynamic Osaka to savour its food culture, the waterways that made the city a commercial hub, its architecture and the wonderfully outgoing people who make the city so fun. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 Learn how to cook kabayaki - a savoury grilled dish - as Chef Saito introduces a recipe with mackerel that helps us to enjoy kabayaki and rice at home. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 People eat and drink at a line of food stalls in Kure, Hiroshima while rubbing shoulders with strangers who quickly become friends. Listen to the conversations that unfold during a few winter nights. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 Nucleic acid therapeutics, which target mRNA, are bringing hope for both intractable diseases such as ALS and common conditions like knee osteoarthritis. We explore the latest advances. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 18, Day 9 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-19 Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 Alfie Goodrich heads to dynamic Osaka to savour its food culture, the waterways that made the city a commercial hub, its architecture and the wonderfully outgoing people who make the city so fun. 2026-05-19 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-05-19 Learn how to cook kabayaki - a savoury grilled dish - as Chef Saito introduces a recipe with mackerel that helps us to enjoy kabayaki and rice at home. 2026-05-19 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-05-19 People eat and drink at a line of food stalls in Kure, Hiroshima while rubbing shoulders with strangers who quickly become friends. Listen to the conversations that unfold during a few winter nights. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 18, Day 9 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-19 Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 Nucleic acid therapeutics, which target mRNA, are bringing hope for both intractable diseases such as ALS and common conditions like knee osteoarthritis. We explore the latest advances. 2026-05-19 An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events. 2026-05-19 A Fish Tale with a Twist: This episode shows how local seafood businesses are filling labour needs by combining work and pleasure. 2026-05-19 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-05-19 Matsumoto Toshihide delivers toothbrushes to children who fled Myanmar and live in evacuation shelters that lack proper medical facilities. He talks about protecting their lives through oral care. 2026-05-19 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to shadow or shade. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-05-19 #21 I'm in the clock tower. / To explain where you are, say the place name and 'ni imasu'. 2026-05-19 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-05-19 Learn how to cook kabayaki - a savoury grilled dish - as Chef Saito introduces a recipe with mackerel that helps us to enjoy kabayaki and rice at home. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 People eat and drink at a line of food stalls in Kure, Hiroshima while rubbing shoulders with strangers who quickly become friends. Listen to the conversations that unfold during a few winter nights. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 Filtering out harmful substances and taking on global challenges, Japan's world-leading hollow fibre membranes help keep our air, water, and even blood safe and clean. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 Alfie Goodrich heads to dynamic Osaka to savour its food culture, the waterways that made the city a commercial hub, its architecture and the wonderfully outgoing people who make the city so fun. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 19, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-19 Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 Learn how to cook kabayaki - a savoury grilled dish - as Chef Saito introduces a recipe with mackerel that helps us to enjoy kabayaki and rice at home. 2026-05-19 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-05-19 Matsumoto Toshihide delivers toothbrushes to children who fled Myanmar and live in evacuation shelters that lack proper medical facilities. He talks about protecting their lives through oral care. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 Calligraphy Day: We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing - the young students are dressed in their finest and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills. 2026-05-19 Characters that appeal to adults as well as kids are growing in popularity thanks to both their cuteness and realistic portrayal of the world. Next, can Japan make more of their success. 2026-05-19 People eat and drink at a line of food stalls in Kure, Hiroshima while rubbing shoulders with strangers who quickly become friends. Listen to the conversations that unfold during a few winter nights. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 Filtering out harmful substances and taking on global challenges, Japan's world-leading hollow fibre membranes help keep our air, water, and even blood safe and clean. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 Alfie Goodrich heads to dynamic Osaka to savour its food culture, the waterways that made the city a commercial hub, its architecture and the wonderfully outgoing people who make the city so fun. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 Learn how to cook kabayaki - a savoury grilled dish - as Chef Saito introduces a recipe with mackerel that helps us to enjoy kabayaki and rice at home. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-19 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 19, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-19 Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye. 2026-05-19 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. 2026-05-20 The island of Hachijojima is a tourist destination that once served as a penal colon - we learn how the elements and the arrival of exiles and castaways helped shape unique industries and culture. 2026-05-20 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. 2026-05-20 An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis. 2026-05-20 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: concrete testing equipment. 2026-05-20 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. 2026-05-20 Children with microtia are born with an underdeveloped ear - wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon. 2026-05-20 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. 2026-05-20 Filtering out harmful substances and taking on global challenges, Japan's world-leading hollow fibre membranes help keep our air, water, and even blood safe and clean. 2026-05-20 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. 2026-05-20 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 19, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-20 Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye. 2026-05-20 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. 2026-05-20 The island of Hachijojima is a tourist destination that once served as a penal colon - we learn how the elements and the arrival of exiles and castaways helped shape unique industries and culture. 2026-05-20 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-05-20 An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis. 2026-05-20 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: concrete testing equipment. 2026-05-20 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-05-20 Children with microtia are born with an underdeveloped ear - wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon. 2026-05-20 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. 2026-05-20 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 19, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-20 Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye. 2026-05-20 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. 2026-05-20 Filtering out harmful substances and taking on global challenges, Japan's world-leading hollow fibre membranes help keep our air, water, and even blood safe and clean. 2026-05-20 An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events. 2026-05-20 Find out about Japan's emergency food options that meet the needs of various people and discover the rolling stock method, a smart way to stockpile emergency food. 2026-05-20 What happens to lake water when it no longer freezes in winter? Detailed records of a 'divine' freezing phenomenon of Lake Suwa in Japan have been kept for 580 years, but since 2018 it has not frozen. 2026-05-20 As snow melts in Yonezawa, it provides water used for growing rice. Beautiful time-lapse images show how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines. 2026-05-20 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-05-20 Ichiko Aoba puts distinctive, whispery vocals over floating, classical guitar melodies. We explore why her music captivates listeners around the world, despite being sung in Japanese. 2026-05-20 An oasis in the heart of Tokyo with ties to the post-World War II US occupation, one restaurant has shaped Japanese food trends for over 100 years. 2026-05-20 Calligraphy Day: We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing - the young students are dressed in their finest and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills. 2026-05-20 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-05-20 An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis. 2026-05-20 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: concrete testing equipment. 2026-05-20 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. 2026-05-20 Children with microtia are born with an underdeveloped ear - wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon. 2026-05-20 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. 2026-05-20 Unique Japanese egg dishes like raw egg over rice are a hit with inbound tourists - visit farms that produce eggs that are safe to eat raw. 2026-05-20 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. 2026-05-20 The island of Hachijojima is a tourist destination that once served as a penal colon - we learn how the elements and the arrival of exiles and castaways helped shape unique industries and culture. 2026-05-20 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. 2026-05-20 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-20 Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye. 2026-05-20 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. 2026-05-20 An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis. 2026-05-20 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: concrete testing equipment. 2026-05-20 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-05-20 Ichiko Aoba puts distinctive, whispery vocals over floating, classical guitar melodies. We explore why her music captivates listeners around the world, despite being sung in Japanese. 2026-05-20 A sweet drink loved since the samurai days, amazake is made from rice fermented with koji mould, a secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years. 2026-05-20 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. 2026-05-20 A Fish Tale with a Twist: This episode shows how local seafood businesses are filling labour needs by combining work and pleasure. 2026-05-20 Children with microtia are born with an underdeveloped ear - wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon. 2026-05-20 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. 2026-05-20 Unique Japanese egg dishes like raw egg over rice are a hit with inbound tourists - visit farms that produce eggs that are safe to eat raw. 2026-05-20 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. 2026-05-20 The island of Hachijojima is a tourist destination that once served as a penal colon - we learn how the elements and the arrival of exiles and castaways helped shape unique industries and culture. 2026-05-20 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. 2026-05-20 An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis. 2026-05-20 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: concrete testing equipment. 2026-05-20