NHK World HD Israeli strikes continue in Gaza. Using maps based on satellite imagery, open-source intelligence, and testimony, we reveal the full extent of destruction and examine where the occupation is heading. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Near the end of World War II, a Japanese soldier executed four American POWs. A year later, he was sent to Sugamo Prison and sentenced to death. His six-year diary offers a personal reflection on war. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time: a special packed with anisong fan favourites, plus popular anisong act MYTH & ROID who are in the studio to chat and perform. 2026-08-16 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-20. 2026-08-16 Frozen food products widely available in Japan include hundreds of pasta dishes and even sushi - new flash-freezing techniques are improving quality, reducing food waste, and driving innovation. 2026-08-16 A cat rides his owner's shoulder through Kurashiki, a city known for its beautiful white-walled storehouses. Friends Mikan and Mame visit a shop for a meal and even offer the shopkeeper some help. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character - we see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style, and go stargazing with an astronomer. 2026-08-16 This episode features 'Wakey's Door 'on the history of conveyor belt sushi, a Comedy Writers skit, 'Offering a Seat,' and 'Otonoke' Park Live performance. It energises kids. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Colmar, located in the Alsace region of northeastern France, developed significantly during the 13th century. The creative woodwork on the buildings is attributed to the city's wealthy merchants. 2026-08-16 Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise - catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 A satisfying, hearty bowl born in Yokohama Chinatown! Savour the fiery ramen beloved in Kawasaki's industrial zone. 2026-08-16 Elegant and practical, braided cords are essential for kimonos and other aspects of everyday life. 2026-08-16 Students in past editions of 'Easy Japanese for Work' return for a quiz-style business Japanese lesson - this time the students are Nu Nu Aung from Myanmar and Raphael Marso from Germany. 2026-08-16 Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai,' which values cherishing the things we have. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 A century ago, 'picture brides' sailed to the US to marry Japanese immigrant men seen only in a photo - this is the story of three generations' journeys in America with newly-uncovered audio tapes. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Near the end of World War II, a Japanese soldier executed four American POWs. A year later, he was sent to Sugamo Prison and sentenced to death. His six-year diary offers a personal reflection on war. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Colmar, located in the Alsace region of northeastern France, developed significantly during the 13th century. The creative woodwork on the buildings is attributed to the city's wealthy merchants. 2026-08-16 Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise - catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character - we see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style, and go stargazing with an astronomer. 2026-08-16 This episode features 'Wakey's Door 'on the history of conveyor belt sushi, a Comedy Writers skit, 'Offering a Seat,' and 'Otonoke' Park Live performance. It energises kids. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time: a special packed with anisong fan favourites, plus popular anisong act MYTH & ROID who are in the studio to chat and perform. 2026-08-16 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-20. 2026-08-16 Frozen food products widely available in Japan include hundreds of pasta dishes and even sushi - new flash-freezing techniques are improving quality, reducing food waste, and driving innovation. 2026-08-16 A cat rides his owner's shoulder through Kurashiki, a city known for its beautiful white-walled storehouses. Friends Mikan and Mame visit a shop for a meal and even offer the shopkeeper some help. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 A satisfying, hearty bowl born in Yokohama Chinatown! Savour the fiery ramen beloved in Kawasaki's industrial zone. 2026-08-16 Elegant and practical, braided cords are essential for kimonos and other aspects of everyday life. 2026-08-16 Students in past editions of 'Easy Japanese for Work' return for a quiz-style business Japanese lesson - this time the students are Nu Nu Aung from Myanmar and Raphael Marso from Germany. 2026-08-16 Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai,' which values cherishing the things we have. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 A century ago, 'picture brides' sailed to the US to marry Japanese immigrant men seen only in a photo - this is the story of three generations' journeys in America with newly-uncovered audio tapes. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Near the end of World War II, a Japanese soldier executed four American POWs. A year later, he was sent to Sugamo Prison and sentenced to death. His six-year diary offers a personal reflection on war. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character - we see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style, and go stargazing with an astronomer. 2026-08-16 This episode features 'Wakey's Door 'on the history of conveyor belt sushi, a Comedy Writers skit, 'Offering a Seat,' and 'Otonoke' Park Live performance. It energises kids. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time: a special packed with anisong fan favourites, plus popular anisong act MYTH & ROID who are in the studio to chat and perform. 2026-08-16 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-20. 2026-08-16 Frozen food products widely available in Japan include hundreds of pasta dishes and even sushi - new flash-freezing techniques are improving quality, reducing food waste, and driving innovation. 2026-08-16 A cat rides his owner's shoulder through Kurashiki, a city known for its beautiful white-walled storehouses. Friends Mikan and Mame visit a shop for a meal and even offer the shopkeeper some help. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Colmar, located in the Alsace region of northeastern France, developed significantly during the 13th century. The creative woodwork on the buildings is attributed to the city's wealthy merchants. 2026-08-16 Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise - catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 A satisfying, hearty bowl born in Yokohama Chinatown! Savour the fiery ramen beloved in Kawasaki's industrial zone. 2026-08-16 Elegant and practical, braided cords are essential for kimonos and other aspects of everyday life. 2026-08-16 Students in past editions of 'Easy Japanese for Work' return for a quiz-style business Japanese lesson - this time the students are Nu Nu Aung from Myanmar and Raphael Marso from Germany. 2026-08-16 Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai,' which values cherishing the things we have. 2026-08-16 Israeli strikes continue in Gaza. Using maps based on satellite imagery, open-source intelligence, and testimony, we reveal the full extent of destruction and examine where the occupation is heading. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Near the end of World War II, a Japanese soldier executed four American POWs. A year later, he was sent to Sugamo Prison and sentenced to death. His six-year diary offers a personal reflection on war. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character - we see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style, and go stargazing with an astronomer. 2026-08-16 This episode features 'Wakey's Door 'on the history of conveyor belt sushi, a Comedy Writers skit, 'Offering a Seat,' and 'Otonoke' Park Live performance. It energises kids. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Japan's exciting music scene, with pop, rock, traditional, live performances, artist interviews, all the latest news, video releases and more. 2026-08-16 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-20. 2026-08-16 Frozen food products widely available in Japan include hundreds of pasta dishes and even sushi - new flash-freezing techniques are improving quality, reducing food waste, and driving innovation. 2026-08-16 Discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats in this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-16 Elegant and practical, braided cords are essential for kimonos and other aspects of everyday life. 2026-08-16 Students in past editions of 'Easy Japanese for Work' return for a quiz-style business Japanese lesson - this time the students are Nu Nu Aung from Myanmar and Raphael Marso from Germany. 2026-08-16 Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 Colmar, located in the Alsace region of northeastern France, developed significantly during the 13th century. The creative woodwork on the buildings is attributed to the city's wealthy merchants. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-17 The latest research highlights a polar region crisis - with the lowest ever levels of sea ice and a polar bear population reduced by half in 42 years in some areas, we look at wildlife in the Arctic. 2026-08-17 Aichi / Kataoka Mami (curator). Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, creates products appropriate for the times. Kataoka finds the beauty that's present in functional objects. 2026-08-17 Our team visits the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made, and gets a rare look at their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Soil Liquefaction: When a major earthquake hits, the ground can turn into muddy water called liquefaction - find out the mechanisms behind liquefaction and how to prevent it. 2026-08-17 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode looks at words related to rivers and streams. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-08-17 #34 I've read it. / To explain that you've done something before, change a verb to the past tense (for example, 'yomu' - to read - to 'yonda' - to have read), then add 'koto arimasu'. 2026-08-17 Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions. 2026-08-17 NHK WORLD-JAPAN will commemorate the 81st anniversary of the end of the Second World War by showing programmes in English, with themes such as nuclear disarmament, and manga that made it to the USA. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 A 15-minute spin-off of the 'Somewhere Street' series, this programme explores cities around the world - this time we visit Faro, the southernmost city of Portugal. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai (three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum) and compete to give the most powerful synchronised performance. 2026-08-17 Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history. 2026-08-17 An unlikely mammal has made its home amidst the hustle and bustle of Singapore. We follow two otter families who encounter very different challenges in the waterways of this world-famous metropolis. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 A 15-minute spin-off of the 'Somewhere Street' series, this programme explores cities around the world - this time we visit Faro, the southernmost city of Portugal. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 A clinic in Japan serves terminal patients their favourite dish one last time. The staff carefully makes each meal to fit their dietary restrictions, allowing the patients to relive their happy past. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets. 2026-08-17 Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: this is the story of a people who overcame disaster with their favourite bowl of ramen. 2026-08-17 Our team visits the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made, and gets a rare look at their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Shoring Up Short-Handed Kitchens: This episode features new services and cooking equipment designed to help restaurants in Japan overcome a deepening labour shortage. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode looks at words related to rivers and streams. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-08-17 #34 I've read it. / To explain that you've done something before, change a verb to the past tense (for example, 'yomu' - to read - to 'yonda' - to have read), then add 'koto arimasu'. 2026-08-17 Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions. 2026-08-17 NHK WORLD-JAPAN will commemorate the 81st anniversary of the end of the Second World War by showing programmes in English, with themes such as nuclear disarmament, and manga that made it to the USA. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 In this episode, we learn about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui - the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialities of neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers. 2026-08-17 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 On a shopping street in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station sits Japan's original street piano, one which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart. 2026-08-17 A clinic in Japan serves terminal patients their favourite dish one last time. The staff carefully makes each meal to fit their dietary restrictions, allowing the patients to relive their happy past. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai (three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum) and compete to give the most powerful synchronised performance. 2026-08-17 Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history. 2026-08-17 BT finds masters of horseback archery and swordsmanship in Kyushu that are keeping the samurai spirit alive. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets. 2026-08-17 Our team visits the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made, and gets a rare look at their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Shoring Up Short-Handed Kitchens: This episode features new services and cooking equipment designed to help restaurants in Japan overcome a deepening labour shortage. 2026-08-17 In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year - how does he design games that captivate players around the world. 2026-08-17 Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 An astonishing 49 burial mounds of various shapes and sizes are scattered across Osaka - these 1,600-year-old mounds are the resting places of past rulers and elites. Research reveals new discoveries. 2026-08-17 Ryogoku is known as the home of sumo - as we explore, we learn how the sport took root after a devastating fire in the 17th century. It turns out that the neighbourhood has a history of bouncing back. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai (three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum) and compete to give the most powerful synchronised performance. 2026-08-17 Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history. 2026-08-17 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 In this episode, we learn about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui - the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialities of neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers. 2026-08-17 Lung cancer is on the rise among nonsmokers. Japanese doctors have advanced surgery that removes less lung tissue while maintaining high survival rates when the disease is detected early. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets. 2026-08-17 Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: this is the story of a people who overcame disaster with their favourite bowl of ramen. 2026-08-17 Our team visits the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made, and gets a rare look at their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 On a shopping street in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station sits Japan's original street piano, one which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart. 2026-08-17 A clinic in Japan serves terminal patients their favourite dish one last time. The staff carefully makes each meal to fit their dietary restrictions, allowing the patients to relive their happy past. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai (three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum) and compete to give the most powerful synchronised performance. 2026-08-17 Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history. 2026-08-17 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode looks at words related to rivers and streams. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-08-17 #34 I've read it. / To explain that you've done something before, change a verb to the past tense (for example, 'yomu' - to read - to 'yonda' - to have read), then add 'koto arimasu'. 2026-08-17 Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions. 2026-08-17 NHK WORLD-JAPAN will commemorate the 81st anniversary of the end of the Second World War by showing programmes in English, with themes such as nuclear disarmament, and manga that made it to the USA. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Shoring Up Short-Handed Kitchens: This episode features new services and cooking equipment designed to help restaurants in Japan overcome a deepening labour shortage. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year - how does he design games that captivate players around the world. 2026-08-17 Gojinjo Taiko is a wild and powerful performance by masked drummers - it originated 400 years ago when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army. 2026-08-17 Clam-Digging at the Beach in Style: It's spring and a group of young men and women are at the beach for some recreational clam-digging - the sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. 2026-08-17 Izakayas offer the Japanese a third place where they can relax and socialise over food and drinks. Our explorers join the locals to experience these sanctuaries for themselves. 2026-08-17 1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner. 2026-08-17 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 In this episode, we learn about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui - the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialities of neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers. 2026-08-17 Lung cancer is on the rise among nonsmokers. Japanese doctors have advanced surgery that removes less lung tissue while maintaining high survival rates when the disease is detected early. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Shoring Up Short-Handed Kitchens: This episode features new services and cooking equipment designed to help restaurants in Japan overcome a deepening labour shortage. 2026-08-17 Soil Liquefaction: When a major earthquake hits, the ground can turn into muddy water called liquefaction - find out the mechanisms behind liquefaction and how to prevent it. 2026-08-17 The latest research highlights a polar region crisis - with the lowest ever levels of sea ice and a polar bear population reduced by half in 42 years in some areas, we look at wildlife in the Arctic. 2026-08-17 A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan saved the Yonezawa Domain from financial ruin 250 years ago. Stunning time-lapse images show the historic sites that preserve his legacy. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 On a shopping street in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station sits Japan's original street piano, one which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart. 2026-08-17 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode looks at words related to rivers and streams. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-08-17 Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-17 Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets. 2026-08-17 A clinic in Japan serves terminal patients their favourite dish one last time. The staff carefully makes each meal to fit their dietary restrictions, allowing the patients to relive their happy past. 2026-08-17 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. 2026-08-18