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. 2026-06-15 A monk from Myanmar came to Japan to build a temple for the people of his country - he believes it's his mission to offer them a place of sanctuary and provide them with physical and mental comfort. 2026-06-15 The key to global warming may lie underground: soil contains far more carbon than the atmosphere, but overdevelopment of farmland releases it as CO2. We explore efforts to capture carbon in the soil. 2026-06-15 Fukasawa Naoto (Product designer) visits Shimane. Red 'Sekishu' roof tiles are perfectly suited to cold, snowy regions. Fukasawa considers design that embodies the community it comes from. 2026-06-15 We visit a factory in Kobe that has overcome multiple challenges to keep making tasty 'ekiben' railway bento (boxed meals) of local delicacies like the famous 'octopus trap' and self-heating sukiyaki. 2026-06-15 A centuries-old eel catching technique. Bridges designed to be submerged in the river. Locals have found ingenious ways to coexist with the Shimanto. See this mighty river in time-lapse. 2026-06-15 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. 2026-06-15 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. 2026-06-15 Massive logistics facilities underpin online retail, but robust warehouse structures, state-of-the-art systems, and other features make them suitable as evacuation sites too. 2026-06-15 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to roots. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-06-15 #25 My throat hurts. / To explain what part of your body ails you, say the part, then the particle 'ga' followed by adjectives like 'itai' - meaning painful - and finally 'n desu'. 2026-06-15 More and more foreign students come to Japan to become certified auto mechanics and find long-term employment - we follow one such student, a young woman from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream. 2026-06-15 At the University of Tokyo's Study Abroad Fair, NHK World-Japan showed students how its content can be used to learn practical English, and introduced an educational program in Japanese schools. 2026-06-15 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. 2026-06-15 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food. 2026-06-15 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. 2026-06-15 Air to Oysters, Decentralising Water: From drinking water to sewage disposal, discover how new tech is enabling off-grid water solutions. 2026-06-15 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. 2026-06-15 The Funky Girls are a women's tug-of-war team with an average age of 50. Three nights a week, they forget all their personal problems and practice in pursuit of a shared dream - champions of Japan. 2026-06-15 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. 2026-06-15 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. 2026-06-15 We visit a factory in Kobe that has overcome multiple challenges to keep making tasty 'ekiben' railway bento (boxed meals) of local delicacies like the famous 'octopus trap' and self-heating sukiyaki. 2026-06-15 A centuries-old eel catching technique. Bridges designed to be submerged in the river. Locals have found ingenious ways to coexist with the Shimanto. See this mighty river in time-lapse. 2026-06-15 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-06-15 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to roots. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-06-15 #25 My throat hurts. / To explain what part of your body ails you, say the part, then the particle 'ga' followed by adjectives like 'itai' - meaning painful - and finally 'n desu'. 2026-06-15 More and more foreign students come to Japan to become certified auto mechanics and find long-term employment - we follow one such student, a young woman from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream. 2026-06-15 At the University of Tokyo's Study Abroad Fair, NHK World-Japan showed students how its content can be used to learn practical English, and introduced an educational program in Japanese schools. 2026-06-15 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-06-15 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food. 2026-06-15 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. 2026-06-15 The Funky Girls are a women's tug-of-war team with an average age of 50. Three nights a week, they forget all their personal problems and practice in pursuit of a shared dream - champions of Japan. 2026-06-15 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. 2026-06-15 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. 2026-06-15 Actor Charles Glover discovers a hidden village of thatched roofs right in the city of Kobe - he delights in the architecture, the charming people, and even a rural kabuki performance. 2026-06-15 An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events. 2026-06-15 We visit a factory in Kobe that has overcome multiple challenges to keep making tasty 'ekiben' railway bento (boxed meals) of local delicacies like the famous 'octopus trap' and self-heating sukiyaki. 2026-06-15 A centuries-old eel catching technique. Bridges designed to be submerged in the river. Locals have found ingenious ways to coexist with the Shimanto. See this mighty river in time-lapse. 2026-06-15 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-06-15 TiA led a group of 86 Japanese singers to victory in the choir division of a major gospel event held in New York in May 2025 - she tells us about the significance of gospel music. 2026-06-15 More and more foreign students come to Japan to become certified auto mechanics and find long-term employment - we follow one such student, a young woman from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream. 2026-06-15 At the University of Tokyo's Study Abroad Fair, NHK World-Japan showed students how its content can be used to learn practical English, and introduced an educational program in Japanese schools. 2026-06-15 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-06-15 Join us for a stroll around Shirokane, a town nestled on the edge of a plateau. We visit a luxury residential area, then explore lowlands home to skilled workers and old-school shopping streets. 2026-06-15 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. 2026-06-15 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food. 2026-06-15 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. 2026-06-15 Japanese research shows that losing three per cent of body weight in three months can reduce disease risk - learn weight loss tips from a doctor who has helped over 3,000 people at her obesity clinic. 2026-06-15 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. 2026-06-15 We visit a factory in Kobe that has overcome multiple challenges to keep making tasty 'ekiben' railway bento (boxed meals) of local delicacies like the famous 'octopus trap' and self-heating sukiyaki. 2026-06-15 A centuries-old eel catching technique. Bridges designed to be submerged in the river. Locals have found ingenious ways to coexist with the Shimanto. See this mighty river in time-lapse. 2026-06-15 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. 2026-06-15 The Funky Girls are a women's tug-of-war team with an average age of 50. Three nights a week, they forget all their personal problems and practice in pursuit of a shared dream - champions of Japan. 2026-06-15 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. 2026-06-15 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. 2026-06-15 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to roots. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-06-15 #25 My throat hurts. / To explain what part of your body ails you, say the part, then the particle 'ga' followed by adjectives like 'itai' - meaning painful - and finally 'n desu'. 2026-06-15 More and more foreign students come to Japan to become certified auto mechanics and find long-term employment - we follow one such student, a young woman from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream. 2026-06-15 At the University of Tokyo's Study Abroad Fair, NHK World-Japan showed students how its content can be used to learn practical English, and introduced an educational program in Japanese schools. 2026-06-15 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-06-15 TiA led a group of 86 Japanese singers to victory in the choir division of a major gospel event held in New York in May 2025 - she tells us about the significance of gospel music. 2026-06-15 Sweet bean paste-filled taiyaki comes in the auspicious shape of a sea bream or tai - the Japanese have loved these sweet treats for over 100 years. 2026-06-15 Edo's Rush Hour: Edo was a city of waterways; the Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, a main commercial artery. A captain's job was high-pressure and required skill and guts. 2026-06-15 Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. 2026-06-15 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food. 2026-06-15 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. 2026-06-15 Japanese research shows that losing three per cent of body weight in three months can reduce disease risk - learn weight loss tips from a doctor who has helped over 3,000 people at her obesity clinic. 2026-06-15 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. 2026-06-15 Massive logistics facilities underpin online retail, but robust warehouse structures, state-of-the-art systems, and other features make them suitable as evacuation sites too. 2026-06-15 The key to global warming may lie underground: soil contains far more carbon than the atmosphere, but overdevelopment of farmland releases it as CO2. We explore efforts to capture carbon in the soil. 2026-06-15 Tanaka Isson had a unique gift for portraying Amami Oshima's nature in art. A child prodigy, his career faltered until he moved to the island. Time-lapse footage hints at scenes that inspired him. 2026-06-15 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. 2026-06-15 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to roots. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-06-15 #25 My throat hurts. / To explain what part of your body ails you, say the part, then the particle 'ga' followed by adjectives like 'itai' - meaning painful - and finally 'n desu'. 2026-06-15 More and more foreign students come to Japan to become certified auto mechanics and find long-term employment - we follow one such student, a young woman from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream. 2026-06-15 At the University of Tokyo's Study Abroad Fair, NHK World-Japan showed students how its content can be used to learn practical English, and introduced an educational program in Japanese schools. 2026-06-15