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. 2026-08-22 Inside Japan's largest pediatric ICU, critically ill children fight for survival while families face life-or-death decisions - this is a six-month record of hope, struggle, and ethical dilemmas. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 This festival, held by World Heritage Kamigamo and Shimogamo Shrines, ties the community together through the Shinto faith that venerates the deities residing in the mountains, rivers, and forests. 2026-08-22 1 in 2 don't drink in Japan, where intense social drinking is normal. Through interviews of drinkers and non-drinkers we hear both sides, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 We travel the Izumo Highway, which has been used since ages past, and meet people who value human connection such as a magatama jewellery artisan and a pro wrestler learning farming in a village. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 Crafts, fashion, products, buildings and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators as our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories. 2026-08-22 Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates. 2026-08-22 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 With flashy armour and cunning tactics, samurai Maeda Toshiie struck fear in the heart of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu and left a lasting cultural influence. 2026-08-22 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.. 2026-08-22 The ninja developed weather forecasting techniques to help them survive and accomplish dangerous missions. With the help of a meteorologist, we examine several techniques found in the Bansenshukai. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 Can typhoons be controlled? A national project explores solutions using ships and artificial clouds. 2026-08-22 Shiga / Nagayama Yuko (architect). For 400 years, a group of stonemasons have been building walls using natural stone. Nagayama learns how a stone's qualities are assessed and utilised. 2026-08-22 Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores 'The Battles of Coxinga' by Chikamatsu Monzaemon; it's an epic tale about a Sino-Japanese hero taking up arms in China for the family that his father once served. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 Inside Japan's largest pediatric ICU, critically ill children fight for survival while families face life-or-death decisions - this is a six-month record of hope, struggle, and ethical dilemmas. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 This festival, held by World Heritage Kamigamo and Shimogamo Shrines, ties the community together through the Shinto faith that venerates the deities residing in the mountains, rivers, and forests. 2026-08-22 1 in 2 don't drink in Japan, where intense social drinking is normal. Through interviews of drinkers and non-drinkers we hear both sides, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 With flashy armour and cunning tactics, samurai Maeda Toshiie struck fear in the heart of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu and left a lasting cultural influence. 2026-08-22 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.. 2026-08-22 The ninja developed weather forecasting techniques to help them survive and accomplish dangerous missions. With the help of a meteorologist, we examine several techniques found in the Bansenshukai. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 Crafts, fashion, products, buildings and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators as our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories. 2026-08-22 Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates. 2026-08-22 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 We travel the Izumo Highway, which has been used since ages past, and meet people who value human connection such as a magatama jewellery artisan and a pro wrestler learning farming in a village. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 Can typhoons be controlled? A national project explores solutions using ships and artificial clouds. 2026-08-22 Shiga / Nagayama Yuko (architect). For 400 years, a group of stonemasons have been building walls using natural stone. Nagayama learns how a stone's qualities are assessed and utilised. 2026-08-22 Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores 'The Battles of Coxinga' by Chikamatsu Monzaemon; it's an epic tale about a Sino-Japanese hero taking up arms in China for the family that his father once served. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 Inside Japan's largest pediatric ICU, critically ill children fight for survival while families face life-or-death decisions - this is a six-month record of hope, struggle, and ethical dilemmas. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 This festival, held by World Heritage Kamigamo and Shimogamo Shrines, ties the community together through the Shinto faith that venerates the deities residing in the mountains, rivers, and forests. 2026-08-22 1 in 2 don't drink in Japan, where intense social drinking is normal. Through interviews of drinkers and non-drinkers we hear both sides, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 The meerkat stands tall in Africa's Kalahari Desert with the help of its tail! Pups are nursed and raised by their older sisters, but there are rules and severe consequences within the clan. 2026-08-22 Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan - see the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive. 2026-08-22 Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates. 2026-08-22 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 We travel the Izumo Highway, which has been used since ages past, and meet people who value human connection such as a magatama jewellery artisan and a pro wrestler learning farming in a village. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 With flashy armour and cunning tactics, samurai Maeda Toshiie struck fear in the heart of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu and left a lasting cultural influence. 2026-08-22 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.. 2026-08-22 The ninja developed weather forecasting techniques to help them survive and accomplish dangerous missions. With the help of a meteorologist, we examine several techniques found in the Bansenshukai. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 Can typhoons be controlled? A national project explores solutions using ships and artificial clouds. 2026-08-22 Shiga / Nagayama Yuko (architect). For 400 years, a group of stonemasons have been building walls using natural stone. Nagayama learns how a stone's qualities are assessed and utilised. 2026-08-22 Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores 'The Battles of Coxinga' by Chikamatsu Monzaemon; it's an epic tale about a Sino-Japanese hero taking up arms in China for the family that his father once served. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 Inside Japan's largest pediatric ICU, critically ill children fight for survival while families face life-or-death decisions - this is a six-month record of hope, struggle, and ethical dilemmas. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 This festival, held by World Heritage Kamigamo and Shimogamo Shrines, ties the community together through the Shinto faith that venerates the deities residing in the mountains, rivers, and forests. 2026-08-22 1 in 2 don't drink in Japan, where intense social drinking is normal. Through interviews of drinkers and non-drinkers we hear both sides, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 The meerkat stands tall in Africa's Kalahari Desert with the help of its tail! Pups are nursed and raised by their older sisters, but there are rules and severe consequences within the clan. 2026-08-22 Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan - see the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive. 2026-08-22 Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates. 2026-08-22 A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 We travel the Izumo Highway, which has been used since ages past, and meet people who value human connection such as a magatama jewellery artisan and a pro wrestler learning farming in a village. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 With flashy armour and cunning tactics, samurai Maeda Toshiie struck fear in the heart of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu and left a lasting cultural influence. 2026-08-22 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.. 2026-08-22 The ninja developed weather forecasting techniques to help them survive and accomplish dangerous missions. With the help of a meteorologist, we examine several techniques found in the Bansenshukai. 2026-08-22 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. 2026-08-22 Can typhoons be controlled? A national project explores solutions using ships and artificial clouds. 2026-08-22 Shiga / Nagayama Yuko (architect). For 400 years, a group of stonemasons have been building walls using natural stone. Nagayama learns how a stone's qualities are assessed and utilised. 2026-08-22 Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores 'The Battles of Coxinga' by Chikamatsu Monzaemon; it's an epic tale about a Sino-Japanese hero taking up arms in China for the family that his father once served. 2026-08-22 In 1963, a Japanese court ruled that using atomic bombs violated international law - how did the case come about, and what is its legacy? Families of the plaintiffs and their lawyer tell their story. 2026-08-23 It was recently revealed that a centuries-old fusuma painting in Japan is part of the same series as panels at the British Museum. 8K graphics uncover the hidden techniques concealed within them. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 Japanese Life and Culture: A Journey Through 37,000 Years. The National Museum of Japanese History boasts a vast collection that traces everyday life and culture through Japan's history. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 Tune in to J-Melo for great Japanese music! This week: Ado, the most-streamed Japanese artist overseas. Discover what makes her unique as an artist. 2026-08-23 An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. 2026-08-23 The waxing and waning moon has been loved, cherished, and given many special names throughout Japan's history - we explore the moon's continuing significance in agriculture, fishing, and daily life. 2026-08-23 Francine rests on the steps of Oura Cathedral, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We see short and bent tails common among Nagasaki cats. And one cat sits in an unusual spot overlooking the city. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 The prefecture of Nagasaki, historically Japan's gateway to the west, has a culture influenced by centuries of foreign trade - with over 1,400 islands, it also makes for a unique cycling experience. 2026-08-23 When Mee shows centipedes as Mee's treasure, everyone gets grossed out and runs away. Thinking it would be nice if other people liked them too, Mee investigates 'A World Only for Centipede Lovers. 2026-08-23 Under the Lid: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 A unique walking-eye view of cities around the globe! Chat to the locals and enjoy encounters that only strolling the streets can bring. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 Meet the two legends behind Kanagawa's ramen! A bowl that redefined the industry with a focus on ingredients. 2026-08-23 Tsubo-niwa - life enhanced by quintessential spaces. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital which is still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 2026-08-23 Today: dealing with a complaint from a neighbour. Luu Van Chien from Vietnam works as a carpenter - in a role play challenge, he handles a complaint from a neighbour living near a construction site. 2026-08-23 Repurposing used wine corks, old clothing... even eggshells into interior design materials, upcycling expert Miura Seiya is in high demand with companies looking for ways to reduce their waste. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 In 1963, a Japanese court ruled that using atomic bombs violated international law - how did the case come about, and what is its legacy? Families of the plaintiffs and their lawyer tell their story. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 Japanese Life and Culture: A Journey Through 37,000 Years. The National Museum of Japanese History boasts a vast collection that traces everyday life and culture through Japan's history. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 A unique walking-eye view of cities around the globe! Chat to the locals and enjoy encounters that only strolling the streets can bring. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 The prefecture of Nagasaki, historically Japan's gateway to the west, has a culture influenced by centuries of foreign trade - with over 1,400 islands, it also makes for a unique cycling experience. 2026-08-23 When Mee shows centipedes as Mee's treasure, everyone gets grossed out and runs away. Thinking it would be nice if other people liked them too, Mee investigates 'A World Only for Centipede Lovers. 2026-08-23 Under the Lid: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 Tune in to J-Melo for great Japanese music! This week: Ado, the most-streamed Japanese artist overseas. Discover what makes her unique as an artist. 2026-08-23 An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. 2026-08-23 The waxing and waning moon has been loved, cherished, and given many special names throughout Japan's history - we explore the moon's continuing significance in agriculture, fishing, and daily life. 2026-08-23 Francine rests on the steps of Oura Cathedral, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We see short and bent tails common among Nagasaki cats. And one cat sits in an unusual spot overlooking the city. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 Meet the two legends behind Kanagawa's ramen! A bowl that redefined the industry with a focus on ingredients. 2026-08-23 Tsubo-niwa - life enhanced by quintessential spaces. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital which is still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 2026-08-23 Today: dealing with a complaint from a neighbour. Luu Van Chien from Vietnam works as a carpenter - in a role play challenge, he handles a complaint from a neighbour living near a construction site. 2026-08-23 Repurposing used wine corks, old clothing... even eggshells into interior design materials, upcycling expert Miura Seiya is in high demand with companies looking for ways to reduce their waste. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 In 1963, a Japanese court ruled that using atomic bombs violated international law - how did the case come about, and what is its legacy? Families of the plaintiffs and their lawyer tell their story. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 Japanese Life and Culture: A Journey Through 37,000 Years. The National Museum of Japanese History boasts a vast collection that traces everyday life and culture through Japan's history. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 The prefecture of Nagasaki, historically Japan's gateway to the west, has a culture influenced by centuries of foreign trade - with over 1,400 islands, it also makes for a unique cycling experience. 2026-08-23 When Mee shows centipedes as Mee's treasure, everyone gets grossed out and runs away. Thinking it would be nice if other people liked them too, Mee investigates 'A World Only for Centipede Lovers. 2026-08-23 Under the Lid: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 Tune in to J-Melo for great Japanese music! This week: Ado, the most-streamed Japanese artist overseas. Discover what makes her unique as an artist. 2026-08-23 An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. 2026-08-23 The waxing and waning moon has been loved, cherished, and given many special names throughout Japan's history - we explore the moon's continuing significance in agriculture, fishing, and daily life. 2026-08-23 Francine rests on the steps of Oura Cathedral, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We see short and bent tails common among Nagasaki cats. And one cat sits in an unusual spot overlooking the city. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 A unique walking-eye view of cities around the globe! Chat to the locals and enjoy encounters that only strolling the streets can bring. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 Meet the two legends behind Kanagawa's ramen! A bowl that redefined the industry with a focus on ingredients. 2026-08-23 Tsubo-niwa - life enhanced by quintessential spaces. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital which is still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 2026-08-23 Today: dealing with a complaint from a neighbour. Luu Van Chien from Vietnam works as a carpenter - in a role play challenge, he handles a complaint from a neighbour living near a construction site. 2026-08-23 Repurposing used wine corks, old clothing... even eggshells into interior design materials, upcycling expert Miura Seiya is in high demand with companies looking for ways to reduce their waste. 2026-08-23 In 1963, a Japanese court ruled that using atomic bombs violated international law - how did the case come about, and what is its legacy? Families of the plaintiffs and their lawyer tell their story. 2026-08-23 It was recently revealed that a centuries-old fusuma painting in Japan is part of the same series as panels at the British Museum. 8K graphics uncover the hidden techniques concealed within them. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 Japanese Life and Culture: A Journey Through 37,000 Years. The National Museum of Japanese History boasts a vast collection that traces everyday life and culture through Japan's history. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 The prefecture of Nagasaki, historically Japan's gateway to the west, has a culture influenced by centuries of foreign trade - with over 1,400 islands, it also makes for a unique cycling experience. 2026-08-23 NHK World-Japan presents a variety of programmes focusing on Japan. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 Japan's exciting music scene, with pop, rock, traditional, live performances, artist interviews, all the latest news, video releases and more. 2026-08-23 An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. 2026-08-23 The waxing and waning moon has been loved, cherished, and given many special names throughout Japan's history - we explore the moon's continuing significance in agriculture, fishing, and daily life. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-23 Tsubo-niwa - life enhanced by quintessential spaces. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital which is still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 2026-08-23 Today: dealing with a complaint from a neighbour. Luu Van Chien from Vietnam works as a carpenter - in a role play challenge, he handles a complaint from a neighbour living near a construction site. 2026-08-23 Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-23 Built for the 1889 Paris World's Fair, the Eiffel Tower rose 300 meters above Paris, becoming the world's tallest structure. Today, nearly seven million people visit this iconic landmark every year. 2026-08-23 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. 2026-08-24