NHK World HD Inoue Hiroko is the president of an NGO that has been running exchange programmes for young people from Israel, Palestine and Japan for 20 years - she talks about their goals and her hope for peace. 2026-08-05 Hop on a plane and view Japan from the sky! It's nearly the apex of summer, and we're heading to the nature-rich Amami Oshima island, which recently became a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. 2026-08-05 Akan-Mashu: Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture. 2026-08-05 A Stylish Concert: A master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity types at a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, and in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP.. 2026-08-05 A Japanese marine research team looks for plastics on the Pacific Ocean floor 6,000 metres down, plus monitoring of neutrinos to better understand the Earth's long-term future. 2026-08-05 Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh that gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street and proves that they can make a positive contribution to society. 2026-08-05 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. 2026-08-05 from June to October, new varieties appear every two weeks and let people enjoy them for months. Big, sweet and juicy, discover the charm of Japan's finest peaches. 2026-08-05 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. 2026-08-05 The 8 km-long Meguro River has long supported the lives of people in the southwest of central Tokyo. Come along as we discover how its tumultuous history mirrors the evolution of the city itself. 2026-08-05 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. 2026-08-05 Okuizumi Kazuya heads Yamagata Prefecture's Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium, which has the world's largest number of jellyfish species on display. He talks about his work and passion for jellyfish. 2026-08-05 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, portable foetal monitors. 2026-08-05 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. 2026-08-05 Karl restores another traditional house in a Niigata village. New residents arrive from abroad and Tokyo, revitalizing a place once on the brink of disappearing. It's time for the spring festival. 2026-08-05 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. 2026-08-06 Traditional Japanese crafts combine natural materials and age-old techniques. Mass-produced goods have led to less demand, but now a new generation is crafting ethically for modern consumers. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 One tenth of Kyoto's population is university students: the driving force behind the revitalization of the city and its cultural activities. Get an alternative glimpse of Kyoto as a student town. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 While food stalls are vanishing from cities across Japan, Hakata in Fukuoka City is one place where they remain popular. We explore a unique food culture that satisfies both the body and the soul. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 from June to October, new varieties appear every two weeks and let people enjoy them for months. Big, sweet and juicy, discover the charm of Japan's finest peaches. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a special unit of highly trained experts, is ready to respond when disaster strikes. We follow them as they prepare for whatever might come their way. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 Traditional Japanese crafts combine natural materials and age-old techniques. Mass-produced goods have led to less demand, but now a new generation is crafting ethically for modern consumers. 2026-08-06 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-08-06 One tenth of Kyoto's population is university students: the driving force behind the revitalization of the city and its cultural activities. Get an alternative glimpse of Kyoto as a student town. 2026-08-06 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-08-06 While food stalls are vanishing from cities across Japan, Hakata in Fukuoka City is one place where they remain popular. We explore a unique food culture that satisfies both the body and the soul. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a special unit of highly trained experts, is ready to respond when disaster strikes. We follow them as they prepare for whatever might come their way. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 from June to October, new varieties appear every two weeks and let people enjoy them for months. Big, sweet and juicy, discover the charm of Japan's finest peaches. 2026-08-06 An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events. 2026-08-06 Traditional Japanese crafts combine natural materials and age-old techniques. Mass-produced goods have led to less demand, but now a new generation is crafting ethically for modern consumers. 2026-08-06 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-08-06 Otani Akira's book 'The Night of Baba Yaga' won the UK's prestigious Dagger Prize for crime fiction in translation, a first for a Japanese author, in 2025 - she shares the inspiration behind her work. 2026-08-06 Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka - behold the sublime beauty of Mount Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities. 2026-08-06 Daisen-Oki: Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that inspired myths and legends. 2026-08-06 A Stylish Concert: A master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity types at a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, and in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP.. 2026-08-06 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-08-06 One tenth of Kyoto's population is university students: the driving force behind the revitalization of the city and its cultural activities. Get an alternative glimpse of Kyoto as a student town. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 While food stalls are vanishing from cities across Japan, Hakata in Fukuoka City is one place where they remain popular. We explore a unique food culture that satisfies both the body and the soul. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 As reported in June 2025, Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years - see the company's plans to survive this time following its previous triumphs over crises. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 Traditional Japanese crafts combine natural materials and age-old techniques. Mass-produced goods have led to less demand, but now a new generation is crafting ethically for modern consumers. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a special unit of highly trained experts, is ready to respond when disaster strikes. We follow them as they prepare for whatever might come their way. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 One tenth of Kyoto's population is university students: the driving force behind the revitalization of the city and its cultural activities. Get an alternative glimpse of Kyoto as a student town. 2026-08-06 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-08-06 Otani Akira's book 'The Night of Baba Yaga' won the UK's prestigious Dagger Prize for crime fiction in translation, a first for a Japanese author, in 2025 - she shares the inspiration behind her work. 2026-08-06 Fly high from Shizuoka Airport - the nearest airport to Mount Fuji - as breathtaking window views and special cockpit footage await. 2026-08-06 Towada: Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mount Hachimantai - it presents nature in its many forms. 2026-08-06 Late Summer Fun: Summer is winding down and the streets by Edo Bay are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers and revellers - it's getting late, but this party is just getting started.. 2026-08-06 About 150 people experienced both atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They are known as 'double hibakusha.' One woman is trying to retrace their steps and learn the truth about their stories. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 While food stalls are vanishing from cities across Japan, Hakata in Fukuoka City is one place where they remain popular. We explore a unique food culture that satisfies both the body and the soul. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 As reported in June 2025, Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years - see the company's plans to survive this time following its previous triumphs over crises. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 Traditional Japanese crafts combine natural materials and age-old techniques. Mass-produced goods have led to less demand, but now a new generation is crafting ethically for modern consumers. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 One tenth of Kyoto's population is university students: the driving force behind the revitalization of the city and its cultural activities. Get an alternative glimpse of Kyoto as a student town. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-06 Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a special unit of highly trained experts, is ready to respond when disaster strikes. We follow them as they prepare for whatever might come their way. 2026-08-06 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. 2026-08-07