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. 2026-06-03 The popular Ebisu district developed alongside a brewery and even derives its name from beer - we trace the area's evolution, soak up its old-fashioned charm, and see what makes the community tick. 2026-06-03 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. 2026-06-03 Sato Yasuhiro coaches top snowboarders of many nationalities. Some of them took gold at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The coach explains how snowboarding can make the world a better place. 2026-06-03 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, capsule beds. 2026-06-03 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. 2026-06-03 Health tech entrepreneur Ajima Masumi has developed an app to analyse the condition of children with developmental disorders and help them reach their potential regardless of their background. 2026-06-03 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. 2026-06-03 Discover the science behind nature's favourite shape - the hexagon - plus a cutting-edge drone that uses insect antennae to sniff out scents. 2026-06-03 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. 2026-06-03 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-06-03 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. 2026-06-03 The popular Ebisu district developed alongside a brewery and even derives its name from beer - we trace the area's evolution, soak up its old-fashioned charm, and see what makes the community tick. 2026-06-03 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-06-03 Sato Yasuhiro coaches top snowboarders of many nationalities. Some of them took gold at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The coach explains how snowboarding can make the world a better place. 2026-06-03 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, capsule beds. 2026-06-03 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-06-03 Health tech entrepreneur Ajima Masumi has developed an app to analyse the condition of children with developmental disorders and help them reach their potential regardless of their background. 2026-06-03 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. 2026-06-03 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-06-03 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. 2026-06-03 Discover the science behind nature's favourite shape - the hexagon - plus a cutting-edge drone that uses insect antennae to sniff out scents. 2026-06-03 An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events. 2026-06-03 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. 2026-06-03 Due to global warming, the bamboo habitat range in Japan is expanding and abandoned bamboo groves are encroaching on forests and farmland nationwide. How should we associate with this iconic plant. 2026-06-03 Amami Oshima is a World Natural Heritage Site, with rare flora and fauna including many endemic species. Explore the biodiversity of its lush, subtropical forests in stunning time-lapse footage. 2026-06-03 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-06-03 Nail artist Kawajiri Mei is acclaimed by global fashion icons and artists for her boundless imagination and unique sense of humour - she tells us about the source of her inspiration. 2026-06-03 In this episode, we learn about boshu and geshi, two dates from early summer - the chefs prepare ume plums and tea leaves and teach us how to make a pair of refreshing summer dishes. 2026-06-03 Good or Evil Soul: In the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters, small humanoid creatures scurry about among lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices - what are they up to. 2026-06-03 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-06-03 Sato Yasuhiro coaches top snowboarders of many nationalities. Some of them took gold at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The coach explains how snowboarding can make the world a better place. 2026-06-03 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, capsule beds. 2026-06-03 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. 2026-06-03 Health tech entrepreneur Ajima Masumi has developed an app to analyse the condition of children with developmental disorders and help them reach their potential regardless of their background. 2026-06-03 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. 2026-06-03 enjoy juicy mizu-nasu and melt-in-your-mouth kamo-nasu. From traditional shojin ryori to sweets, discover the surprising range of Japanese eggplants. 2026-06-03 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. 2026-06-03 The popular Ebisu district developed alongside a brewery and even derives its name from beer - we trace the area's evolution, soak up its old-fashioned charm, and see what makes the community tick. 2026-06-03 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. 2026-06-03 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-06-03 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. 2026-06-03 Sato Yasuhiro coaches top snowboarders of many nationalities. Some of them took gold at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The coach explains how snowboarding can make the world a better place. 2026-06-03 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, capsule beds. 2026-06-03 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-06-03 Nail artist Kawajiri Mei is acclaimed by global fashion icons and artists for her boundless imagination and unique sense of humour - she tells us about the source of her inspiration. 2026-06-03 This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. 2026-06-03 1 in 156 Japanese are transgender - in a society still lacking in understanding, we talk to transgender people about work, marriage and leisure as they try to live their normal daily lives. 2026-06-03 A Secret Date: It's late at night, and all are fast asleep when a young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house and attend to a rooster. What could the pair be up to. 2026-06-03 Discover the science behind nature's favourite shape - the hexagon - plus a cutting-edge drone that uses insect antennae to sniff out scents. 2026-06-03 Health tech entrepreneur Ajima Masumi has developed an app to analyse the condition of children with developmental disorders and help them reach their potential regardless of their background. 2026-06-03 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. 2026-06-03 enjoy juicy mizu-nasu and melt-in-your-mouth kamo-nasu. From traditional shojin ryori to sweets, discover the surprising range of Japanese eggplants. 2026-06-03 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. 2026-06-03 The popular Ebisu district developed alongside a brewery and even derives its name from beer - we trace the area's evolution, soak up its old-fashioned charm, and see what makes the community tick. 2026-06-03 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. 2026-06-03 Sato Yasuhiro coaches top snowboarders of many nationalities. Some of them took gold at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The coach explains how snowboarding can make the world a better place. 2026-06-03 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, capsule beds. 2026-06-03 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. 2026-06-03 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-06-03 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. 2026-06-04 Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-06-04 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. 2026-06-04 A box is not a mere box in Kyoto - it protects the dignity and enhances the value of its contents and so has just as strong a presence. Discover the functionality and aesthetic sense imbued in boxes. 2026-06-04 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. 2026-06-04 Japanese confectionery has evolved over centuries, shaped by influences from China and beyond. In Kyoto, artisans honour tradition while advancing the craft with a fresh, modern sensibility. 2026-06-04 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. 2026-06-04 enjoy juicy mizu-nasu and melt-in-your-mouth kamo-nasu. From traditional shojin ryori to sweets, discover the surprising range of Japanese eggplants. 2026-06-04 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. 2026-06-04 Visit one of Japan's engineering marvels, an auto and train bridge spanning six islands, and meet the dedicated crew working to keep it as good as new for the next 200 years. 2026-06-04 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. 2026-06-04 Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-06-04 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-06-04 A box is not a mere box in Kyoto - it protects the dignity and enhances the value of its contents and so has just as strong a presence. Discover the functionality and aesthetic sense imbued in boxes. 2026-06-04 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-06-04 Japanese confectionery has evolved over centuries, shaped by influences from China and beyond. In Kyoto, artisans honour tradition while advancing the craft with a fresh, modern sensibility. 2026-06-04 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. 2026-06-04 Visit one of Japan's engineering marvels, an auto and train bridge spanning six islands, and meet the dedicated crew working to keep it as good as new for the next 200 years. 2026-06-04 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. 2026-06-04 enjoy juicy mizu-nasu and melt-in-your-mouth kamo-nasu. From traditional shojin ryori to sweets, discover the surprising range of Japanese eggplants. 2026-06-04 An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events. 2026-06-04 Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-06-04 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-06-04 Kadota Shunji has been working for many years to empower people with disabilities to live independently - his efforts have helped shape policies around the world. He talks about his journey so far. 2026-06-04 This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. 2026-06-04 1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth - a couple who lost their second son when two hours old talk about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan. 2026-06-04 A Secret Date: It's late at night, and all are fast asleep when a young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house and attend to a rooster. What could the pair be up to. 2026-06-04 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-06-04 A box is not a mere box in Kyoto - it protects the dignity and enhances the value of its contents and so has just as strong a presence. Discover the functionality and aesthetic sense imbued in boxes. 2026-06-04 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. 2026-06-04 Japanese confectionery has evolved over centuries, shaped by influences from China and beyond. In Kyoto, artisans honour tradition while advancing the craft with a fresh, modern sensibility. 2026-06-04 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. 2026-06-04 Railway news from the latter half of 2025 - join us as we look back on new railway vehicles, cutting-edge technologies, commemorative events and more from across Japan. 2026-06-04 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. 2026-06-04 Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-06-04 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. 2026-06-04 Visit one of Japan's engineering marvels, an auto and train bridge spanning six islands, and meet the dedicated crew working to keep it as good as new for the next 200 years. 2026-06-04 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. 2026-06-04 A box is not a mere box in Kyoto - it protects the dignity and enhances the value of its contents and so has just as strong a presence. Discover the functionality and aesthetic sense imbued in boxes. 2026-06-04 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-06-04 Kadota Shunji has been working for many years to empower people with disabilities to live independently - his efforts have helped shape policies around the world. He talks about his journey so far. 2026-06-04 A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season. 2026-06-04 1 in 45 Japanese are suspected to have a gambling addiction - we follow a man who made a clean break from gambling, overcame the crisis of a broken family, and is in a recovery process from addiction. 2026-06-04 A Spring Party: We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo - flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking, making merry and a chance for young men and women to mingle. 2026-06-04 A high school allows students with international roots to use their native language while learning Japanese. Teachers hope it will help them build confidence and adapt better to their environment. 2026-06-04 At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, 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. 2026-06-04 Japanese confectionery has evolved over centuries, shaped by influences from China and beyond. In Kyoto, artisans honour tradition while advancing the craft with a fresh, modern sensibility. 2026-06-04 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. 2026-06-04 Railway news from the latter half of 2025 - join us as we look back on new railway vehicles, cutting-edge technologies, commemorative events and more from across Japan. 2026-06-04 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. 2026-06-04 Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-06-04 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. 2026-06-04 A box is not a mere box in Kyoto - it protects the dignity and enhances the value of its contents and so has just as strong a presence. Discover the functionality and aesthetic sense imbued in boxes. 2026-06-04