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. 2026-08-17 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 Shoring Up Short-Handed Kitchens: This episode features new services and cooking equipment designed to help restaurants in Japan overcome a deepening labour shortage. 2026-08-18 Kyle Card tastes the influence of the Kitamaebune trading ships in Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture and Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture. 2026-08-18 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 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. 2026-08-18 Beat the summer heat with Japanese home cooking! Chef Saito makes juicy chicken wings, glazed with mirin and soy sauce, and serves them with a refreshing zucchini salad. Easy, tasty, and satisfying. 2026-08-18 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 Shoring Up Short-Handed Kitchens: This episode features new services and cooking equipment designed to help restaurants in Japan overcome a deepening labour shortage. 2026-08-18 1 in 45 Japanese are suspected of a gambling addiction. We follow a man who made a clean break from gambling, overcoming the crisis of a broken family, and is in the recovery process from addiction. 2026-08-18 A gold mine in Kagoshima has 190 staff, from teens to veterans in their 60s, who work to extract gold used in jewellery and electronics. Spend three days with people toiling above and below ground. 2026-08-18 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 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. 2026-08-18 Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history. 2026-08-18 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. 2026-08-18 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 Shoring Up Short-Handed Kitchens: This episode features new services and cooking equipment designed to help restaurants in Japan overcome a deepening labour shortage. 2026-08-18 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. 2026-08-18 Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan. 2026-08-18 Through festivals and other living culture, Spiritual Explorers is a program that offers a glimpse of the Japanese heart. Let's dig, a little deeper. 2026-08-18 Featured recipe: Miso-mayo Baked Eggs. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes. 2026-08-18 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 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. 2026-08-18 Embark on a flavourful journey through Kagoshima's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm. 2026-08-18 Kyle Card tastes the influence of the Kitamaebune trading ships in Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture and Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture. 2026-08-18 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 Fin-tastic Fish Farming: This episode introduces two aquaculture companies that have turned to new types of fish to overcome challenges in their quest for sustainable seafood production. 2026-08-18 Beat the summer heat with Japanese home cooking! Chef Saito makes juicy chicken wings, glazed with mirin and soy sauce, and serves them with a refreshing zucchini salad. Easy, tasty, and satisfying. 2026-08-18 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 A sweet drink loved since the samurai days, amazake is made from rice fermented with koji mould, a secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years. 2026-08-18 In this episode, we learn about the spring dates of keichitsu and shunbun - the chefs enjoy nobiru and fresh bamboo shoots, two staples of the springtime menu. 2026-08-18 A gold mine in Kagoshima has 190 staff, from teens to veterans in their 60s, who work to extract gold used in jewellery and electronics. Spend three days with people toiling above and below ground. 2026-08-18 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 Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture is a known castle town - in one commercial area sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart. 2026-08-18 Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan. 2026-08-18 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. 2026-08-18 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 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. 2026-08-18 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. 2026-08-18 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 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. 2026-08-18 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. 2026-08-18 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 Fin-tastic Fish Farming: This episode introduces two aquaculture companies that have turned to new types of fish to overcome challenges in their quest for sustainable seafood production. 2026-08-18 Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition in July 2025 - he talks about his swift rise to success and explains how he comes up with original tricks. 2026-08-18 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. 2026-08-18 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 Japanese Christians went into hiding after Christianity was outlawed in Japan during the 17th century - explore the ruins where some made their last stand and the beautiful Oura Cathedral. 2026-08-18 Beat the summer heat with Japanese home cooking! Chef Saito makes juicy chicken wings, glazed with mirin and soy sauce, and serves them with a refreshing zucchini salad. Easy, tasty, and satisfying. 2026-08-18 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 Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history. 2026-08-18 A gold mine in Kagoshima has 190 staff, from teens to veterans in their 60s, who work to extract gold used in jewellery and electronics. Spend three days with people toiling above and below ground. 2026-08-18 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 A sweet drink loved since the samurai days, amazake is made from rice fermented with koji mould, a secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years. 2026-08-18 In this episode, we learn about the spring dates of keichitsu and shunbun - the chefs enjoy nobiru and fresh bamboo shoots, two staples of the springtime menu. 2026-08-18 There is hardly a greater paradise than Japan for cat lovers - researchers here explore subjects such as the evolutionary reason for cuteness and how cat DNA may help treat kidney disease. 2026-08-18 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 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. 2026-08-18 Embark on a flavourful journey through Kagoshima's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm. 2026-08-18 Kyle Card tastes the influence of the Kitamaebune trading ships in Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture and Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture. 2026-08-18 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 Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture is a known castle town - in one commercial area sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart. 2026-08-18 Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan. 2026-08-18 Through festivals and other living culture, Spiritual Explorers is a program that offers a glimpse of the Japanese heart. Let's dig, a little deeper. 2026-08-18 Featured recipe: Miso-mayo Baked Eggs. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes. 2026-08-18 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 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. 2026-08-18 Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history. 2026-08-18 Beat the summer heat with Japanese home cooking! Chef Saito makes juicy chicken wings, glazed with mirin and soy sauce, and serves them with a refreshing zucchini salad. Easy, tasty, and satisfying. 2026-08-18 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 Fin-tastic Fish Farming: This episode introduces two aquaculture companies that have turned to new types of fish to overcome challenges in their quest for sustainable seafood production. 2026-08-18 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. 2026-08-18 Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition in July 2025 - he talks about his swift rise to success and explains how he comes up with original tricks. 2026-08-18 Yoshida Ryusei, an October matsuri, features rockets called ryusei that are made by local teams and carry community prayers high in the sky - team members pour heart and soul into their efforts. 2026-08-18 Cooling Off Along The Takinogawa River: We travel to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks and sitting down for picnics. 2026-08-18 In a world with 10,000 nuclear weapons and endless conflict, what if an atomic bomb were dropped? This show visualises the A-bomb's impact through a man's testimony of being exposed in Hiroshima. 2026-08-18 Spear squid is immensely popular in squid-loving Japan - tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savour some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish. 2026-08-18 A gold mine in Kagoshima has 190 staff, from teens to veterans in their 60s, who work to extract gold used in jewellery and electronics. Spend three days with people toiling above and below ground. 2026-08-18 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 A sweet drink loved since the samurai days, amazake is made from rice fermented with koji mould, a secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years. 2026-08-18 In this episode, we learn about the spring dates of keichitsu and shunbun - the chefs enjoy nobiru and fresh bamboo shoots, two staples of the springtime menu. 2026-08-18 There is hardly a greater paradise than Japan for cat lovers - researchers here explore subjects such as the evolutionary reason for cuteness and how cat DNA may help treat kidney disease. 2026-08-18 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 Fin-tastic Fish Farming: This episode introduces two aquaculture companies that have turned to new types of fish to overcome challenges in their quest for sustainable seafood production. 2026-08-18 1 in 45 Japanese are suspected of a gambling addiction. We follow a man who made a clean break from gambling, overcoming the crisis of a broken family, and is in the recovery process from addiction. 2026-08-18 Kyle Card tastes the influence of the Kitamaebune trading ships in Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture and Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture. 2026-08-18 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 Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture is a known castle town - in one commercial area sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart. 2026-08-18 Beat the summer heat with Japanese home cooking! Chef Saito makes juicy chicken wings, glazed with mirin and soy sauce, and serves them with a refreshing zucchini salad. Easy, tasty, and satisfying. 2026-08-18 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 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. 2026-08-18 Embark on a flavourful journey through Kagoshima's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm. 2026-08-18 Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan. 2026-08-18 Through festivals and other living culture, Spiritual Explorers is a program that offers a glimpse of the Japanese heart. Let's dig, a little deeper. 2026-08-18 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. 2026-08-19