NHK World HD Kurosaki Yu is a blacksmith specialising in Echizen cutlery, a 700-year-old Japanese craft - his knives are sought after by chefs in Japan and overseas. He talks about achieving ultimate sharpness. 2026-05-29 The entire Earth is affected by climate change occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before - this programme uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact. 2026-05-29 Sudden Shower: Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter - on the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat unfazed by the rain. Where is he going. 2026-05-29 Japanese researchers have developed a science-backed strength-training method that helps maintain fitness without strain. It's a simple form of eccentric training, just five counts over three seconds. 2026-05-29 A look at the achievements of Blue Planet Prize winners Professor Robert B. Jackson, for carbon cycle research and greenhouse gas reduction, and Dr Jeremy Leggett for climate risk advocacy in finance. 2026-05-29 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. 2026-05-29 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. 2026-05-29 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. 2026-05-29 A construction firm in Hokkaido pours efforts into restoring old Japanese-style houses. They're also dedicated to preserving the traditional methods used to build those homes that can last centuries. 2026-05-29 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. 2026-05-29 An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. 2026-05-29 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. 2026-05-29 Passang Lama Bhotia fell in love with Mount Fuji as a child in Nepal - after becoming a Himalayan mountain guide, he came to Japan and now works on the mountain he dreamed of guiding foreign tourists. 2026-05-29 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: massage chairs. 2026-05-29 Stephen Turner from the UK loves Japanese trains so much that his passion became his job - we join him on a trip through Chiba Prefecture and explore the appeal of Japan's regional railways. 2026-05-29 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. 2026-05-30 Unsolved Cases: Baby mix-ups occurred repeatedly in Japanese hospitals between the 1950s and 70s. An investigation to trace a man's biological parents brings into question the meaning of identity. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-05-30 Ever heard of an-pan? From fruit sandwiches to curry-filled delights, Japanese bread is full of delicious surprises. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 A documentary series that focuses on first-class professionals from various fields. 2026-05-30 Japan's longest-loved noodle dish is udon - savour its undeniable appeal through local favourites and cutting-edge creations. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 Himeji Castle with its white keep is one of Japan's most famous castles, but its beauty is deceiving - the paths to the keep follow the hill's gradient and hold many surprises for potential attackers. 2026-05-30 Great Outdoors: Experience the wild San'in Coast - Kyle boats through Uradome's rocks, tries traditional fishing, rides fat bikes on dunes and treks ancient lava flows. 2026-05-30 Sudden Shower: Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter - on the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat unfazed by the rain. Where is he going. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 Fire Tornadoes: A major earthquake struck Japan on the 1st of September, 1923 - the Great Kanto Earthquake left an estimated 105,000 people dead or missing, but most perished in fires. 2026-05-30 Igarashi Hisae (Interior designer) visits Osaka. Glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s. Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks. 2026-05-30 Kabuki is full of music played both on and off-stage; actor Kataoka Ainosuke and musician Kawase Roshu guide us through the beautiful complexities of sankyoku. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 Unsolved Cases: Baby mix-ups occurred repeatedly in Japanese hospitals between the 1950s and 70s. An investigation to trace a man's biological parents brings into question the meaning of identity. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-05-30 Ever heard of an-pan? From fruit sandwiches to curry-filled delights, Japanese bread is full of delicious surprises. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 Himeji Castle with its white keep is one of Japan's most famous castles, but its beauty is deceiving - the paths to the keep follow the hill's gradient and hold many surprises for potential attackers. 2026-05-30 Great Outdoors: Experience the wild San'in Coast - Kyle boats through Uradome's rocks, tries traditional fishing, rides fat bikes on dunes and treks ancient lava flows. 2026-05-30 Sudden Shower: Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter - on the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat unfazed by the rain. Where is he going. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 A documentary series that focuses on first-class professionals from various fields. 2026-05-30 Japan's longest-loved noodle dish is udon - savour its undeniable appeal through local favourites and cutting-edge creations. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 Fire Tornadoes: A major earthquake struck Japan on the 1st of September, 1923 - the Great Kanto Earthquake left an estimated 105,000 people dead or missing, but most perished in fires. 2026-05-30 Igarashi Hisae (Interior designer) visits Osaka. Glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s. Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks. 2026-05-30 Kabuki is full of music played both on and off-stage; actor Kataoka Ainosuke and musician Kawase Roshu guide us through the beautiful complexities of sankyoku. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 Unsolved Cases: Baby mix-ups occurred repeatedly in Japanese hospitals between the 1950s and 70s. An investigation to trace a man's biological parents brings into question the meaning of identity. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-05-30 Ever heard of an-pan? From fruit sandwiches to curry-filled delights, Japanese bread is full of delicious surprises. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 Newts symbolise pure, clean water in Japanese paddies. The tiny amphibians rely on predator-resistant properties and an astonishing regenerative ability. Now, a new surprise has researchers stunned. 2026-05-30 Kyoto in the autumn: the old capital is even more beautiful when dressed in autumn colours. Witness the contemplative and quiet beauty of Kyoto through time-lapse photography. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 A documentary series that focuses on first-class professionals from various fields. 2026-05-30 Japan's longest-loved noodle dish is udon - savour its undeniable appeal through local favourites and cutting-edge creations. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 Himeji Castle with its white keep is one of Japan's most famous castles, but its beauty is deceiving - the paths to the keep follow the hill's gradient and hold many surprises for potential attackers. 2026-05-30 Great Outdoors: Experience the wild San'in Coast - Kyle boats through Uradome's rocks, tries traditional fishing, rides fat bikes on dunes and treks ancient lava flows. 2026-05-30 Sudden Shower: Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter - on the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat unfazed by the rain. Where is he going. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 Fire Tornadoes: A major earthquake struck Japan on the 1st of September, 1923 - the Great Kanto Earthquake left an estimated 105,000 people dead or missing, but most perished in fires. 2026-05-30 Igarashi Hisae (Interior designer) visits Osaka. Glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s. Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks. 2026-05-30 Kabuki is full of music played both on and off-stage; actor Kataoka Ainosuke and musician Kawase Roshu guide us through the beautiful complexities of sankyoku. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 Unsolved Cases: Baby mix-ups occurred repeatedly in Japanese hospitals between the 1950s and 70s. An investigation to trace a man's biological parents brings into question the meaning of identity. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-05-30 Ever heard of an-pan? From fruit sandwiches to curry-filled delights, Japanese bread is full of delicious surprises. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 Newts symbolise pure, clean water in Japanese paddies. The tiny amphibians rely on predator-resistant properties and an astonishing regenerative ability. Now, a new surprise has researchers stunned. 2026-05-30 Kyoto in the autumn: the old capital is even more beautiful when dressed in autumn colours. Witness the contemplative and quiet beauty of Kyoto through time-lapse photography. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 A documentary series that focuses on first-class professionals from various fields. 2026-05-30 Japan's longest-loved noodle dish is udon - savour its undeniable appeal through local favourites and cutting-edge creations. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 Himeji Castle with its white keep is one of Japan's most famous castles, but its beauty is deceiving - the paths to the keep follow the hill's gradient and hold many surprises for potential attackers. 2026-05-30 Great Outdoors: Experience the wild San'in Coast - Kyle boats through Uradome's rocks, tries traditional fishing, rides fat bikes on dunes and treks ancient lava flows. 2026-05-30 Sudden Shower: Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter - on the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat unfazed by the rain. Where is he going. 2026-05-30 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. 2026-05-30 Fire Tornadoes: A major earthquake struck Japan on the 1st of September, 1923 - the Great Kanto Earthquake left an estimated 105,000 people dead or missing, but most perished in fires. 2026-05-30 Igarashi Hisae (Interior designer) visits Osaka. Glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s. Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks. 2026-05-30 Kabuki is full of music played both on and off-stage; actor Kataoka Ainosuke and musician Kawase Roshu guide us through the beautiful complexities of sankyoku. 2026-05-30 A Century on Film: It's 1942; Germany and Japan continue their rapid military advance. Ukraine and Southeast Asia are stripped of resources, but Stalingrad and Midway soon mark a major turning point. 2026-05-31