NHK WORLD JAPAN

This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Oda Yuriko suffers from a progressive disease, but by running a patient association, developing an app, and other activities, shes working toward a society in which anybody can enjoy life.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the birdseye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

NHK WORLDJAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all topdivision bouts from November 12, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Sunita Danuwar, of Shakti Samuha and Sunita Foundation, works to educate women from human trafficking and promotes economic independence. Her passion comes as a victim of human trafficking herself.

Poisons from more than 200,000 species are being studied for uses to improve human lives. Theres also progress on pesticides and kidney disease drugs that apply the features of biological toxins.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

We visit Akasaka, a commercial district in the heart of Tokyo. As we explore, we learn how the hilly terrain shaped its development as a hub for politicians, business leaders, and foreign dignitaries.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the days developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Having experienced the removal of landmines with Japans assistance, Cambodia is now helping other countries with its demining technology. The leader of this initiative gives us his thoughts on peace.

Discover story behind the 36 Views of Mt. Fuji woodprint series The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the days developments and what is behind them.

NHK WORLDJAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to the number eight. Explore the unique culture behind them.

The Makie lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jetblack background to dazzling effect.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Oda Yuriko suffers from a progressive disease, but by running a patient association, developing an app, and other activities, shes working toward a society in which anybody can enjoy life.