NHK World – Japan (HD)

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 12, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes in just 5 minutes! Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

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 WORLD-JAPAN's 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.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Nara. Home to Japan's ancient capital, Nara's cultural links to East Asia inspire local young creators whose designs stimulate the senses, blending ancient and modern.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's 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.

Food waste is a major problem. A founder of a non-profit in Germany is tackling the issue by rescuing food destined for the dustbin.

We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.

The fascinating stories and behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: stand-up personal watercrafts & rice crackers with peanuts.

Japanese raccoon dogs, or tanuki, are globally rare but have increasingly been seen in Japan's cities since the COVID-19 pandemic. We investigate their long history in tradition and folklore.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's 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.

As luxury tourist trains gain attention, Kintetsu Railway is popularizing its sightseeing limited express trains with affordable fares. See how the company is using its express network for tourism.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's 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.

Lights were always treasured in the ancient capital with its many shrines and temples. They lit the dark and were symbols of devotion. Some people still prize and use lighting in their daily lives.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's 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.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Nara. Home to Japan's ancient capital, Nara's cultural links to East Asia inspire local young creators whose designs stimulate the senses, blending ancient and modern.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

This program 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.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 12, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes in just 5 minutes! Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

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 WORLD-JAPAN's 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.

In Bangkok's largest slum, children of migrant families are taking up musical instruments to play in an orchestra in hopes of having a better future.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

Today: a special episode focusing on scenic Wakayama Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Malaysia, Poland, and Indonesia. Maki and Marc make bentos using umeboshi, a Wakayama specialty.

Chef Murota Takuto insists on using wild game, culled as so-called pests that can destroy crops. His culinary creations express his belief that if we take a life, we owe that life a debt of respect.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's 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.

Jiu-jitsu first began as armored wrestling. It then sportified into Judo, and later derived as Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Today we will unravel its techniques.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's 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.

As luxury tourist trains gain attention, Kintetsu Railway is popularizing its sightseeing limited express trains with affordable fares. See how the company is using its express network for tourism.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's 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.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 12, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

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 WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

In Bangkok's largest slum, children of migrant families are taking up musical instruments to play in an orchestra in hopes of having a better future.

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

Today: a special episode focusing on scenic Wakayama Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Malaysia, Poland, and Indonesia. Maki and Marc make bentos using umeboshi, a Wakayama specialty.

Chef Murota Takuto insists on using wild game, culled as so-called pests that can destroy crops. His culinary creations express his belief that if we take a life, we owe that life a debt of respect.

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

Jiu-jitsu first began as armored wrestling. It then sportified into Judo, and later derived as Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Today we will unravel its techniques.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's 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.

German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses, or "Sento." He hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 12, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

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 WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Thai activist Patima Tungpuchayakul is co-founder of the NGO called Labour Protection Network. She has been saving workers victimized by the giant fishing industry that is exporting seafood worldwide.

As luxury tourist trains gain attention, Kintetsu Railway is popularizing its sightseeing limited express trains with affordable fares. See how the company is using its express network for tourism.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's 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.

In Bangkok's largest slum, children of migrant families are taking up musical instruments to play in an orchestra in hopes of having a better future.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's 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.

Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

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

Today: a special episode focusing on scenic Wakayama Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Malaysia, Poland, and Indonesia. Maki and Marc make bentos using umeboshi, a Wakayama specialty.

Chef Murota Takuto insists on using wild game, culled as so-called pests that can destroy crops. His culinary creations express his belief that if we take a life, we owe that life a debt of respect.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's 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.

Jiu-jitsu first began as armored wrestling. It then sportified into Judo, and later derived as Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Today we will unravel its techniques.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's 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.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's 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.

In Bangkok's largest slum, children of migrant families are taking up musical instruments to play in an orchestra in hopes of having a better future.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Lee Jong-rak is a South Korean pastor who has worked for the rights of mothers with unwanted pregnancies, overcoming criticism to establish the first "baby box" there to anonymously give up infants.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 13, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

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 WORLD-JAPAN's 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.

Today: a special episode focusing on scenic Wakayama Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Malaysia, Poland, and Indonesia. Maki and Marc make bentos using umeboshi, a Wakayama specialty.

Chef Murota Takuto insists on using wild game, culled as so-called pests that can destroy crops. His culinary creations express his belief that if we take a life, we owe that life a debt of respect.

This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's 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.

Thai activist Patima Tungpuchayakul is co-founder of the NGO called Labour Protection Network. She has been saving workers victimized by the giant fishing industry that is exporting seafood worldwide.

In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

Studies are revealing that some strains of bacteria in our mouths could contribute to heart and brain diseases. Discover the impact of oral bacteria on health with the latest information.

Jiu-jitsu first began as armored wrestling. It then sportified into Judo, and later derived as Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Today we will unravel its techniques.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's 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.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's 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.

In Bangkok's largest slum, children of migrant families are taking up musical instruments to play in an orchestra in hopes of having a better future.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's 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.

Today: a special episode focusing on scenic Wakayama Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Malaysia, Poland, and Indonesia. Maki and Marc make bentos using umeboshi, a Wakayama specialty.

Chef Murota Takuto insists on using wild game, culled as so-called pests that can destroy crops. His culinary creations express his belief that if we take a life, we owe that life a debt of respect.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses, or "Sento." He hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses.

In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

In the Kii Mountains, a sacred area for ascetic practitioners, three shrines bearing the name of their region, Kumano, have been visited by followers since ancient times.

Konnyaku is an important element of Japanese cuisine. It offers various health benefits and is drawing international attention. We learn about the many uses of this surprising superfood.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 13, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

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 WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

An increasing number of Nepali youths are travelling to Japan to study, hoping to repay their migration debts and make lives for themselves, but they face the harsh realities of Japanese society.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Core Kyoto narrator Gary Tegler gets a close-up look at the Gion Matsuri, which began over 1,000 years ago, as he unravels the mystery of the decorations and meets the foreign volunteers.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character. We see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style, go stargazing with an astronomer and explore a bird sanctuary forest.

Five-minute shows presenting the limitless, kaleidoscopic appeal of Japanese culture, traditions, and lifestyles in sushi-sized helpings. (Digest versions of "Japanology Plus.").

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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.

Numbler comes and distracts a boy trying to count his cows at a farm. Barky helps with the counting by grouping the cows into units of 10.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Shirasu are baby Japanese anchovies. Known for their clear, silvery-white appearance, these tiny things are packed with umami and nutrients.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.

It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 13, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

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 WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: lint rollers & rotating beacon lights.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The Algorithm Exercise", etc.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

An increasing number of Nepali youths are travelling to Japan to study, hoping to repay their migration debts and make lives for themselves, but they face the harsh realities of Japanese society.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Core Kyoto narrator Gary Tegler gets a close-up look at the Gion Matsuri, which began over 1,000 years ago, as he unravels the mystery of the decorations and meets the foreign volunteers.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The Algorithm Exercise", etc.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 13, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

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 WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character. We see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style, go stargazing with an astronomer and explore a bird sanctuary forest.

Five-minute shows presenting the limitless, kaleidoscopic appeal of Japanese culture, traditions, and lifestyles in sushi-sized helpings. (Digest versions of "Japanology Plus.").

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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.

Numbler comes and distracts a boy trying to count his cows at a farm. Barky helps with the counting by grouping the cows into units of 10.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: lint rollers & rotating beacon lights.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

An increasing number of Nepali youths are travelling to Japan to study, hoping to repay their migration debts and make lives for themselves, but they face the harsh realities of Japanese society.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Core Kyoto narrator Gary Tegler gets a close-up look at the Gion Matsuri, which began over 1,000 years ago, as he unravels the mystery of the decorations and meets the foreign volunteers.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This upbeat program combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

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.

Numbler comes and distracts a boy trying to count his cows at a farm. Barky helps with the counting by grouping the cows into units of 10.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

In the city of Sakata in northeastern Japan, maiko have entertained people for centuries. Now, a master of the art is helping younger women follow in her path, and gain confidence with every step.

#30 We sang songs and danced together. / Say you did several things at the same time by using the "tari" form of a verb. "Utattari odottari" means "to sing and dance.".

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of draws to its former glory.

A lure fishing expert tries fishing for rockfish by kayak on the clear blue waters off the Shakotan peninsula, enjoying the nice ocean view as he puts his skills to the test to reel in a big one!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.

Shirasu are baby Japanese anchovies. Known for their clear, silvery-white appearance, these tiny things are packed with umami and nutrients.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 14, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

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 WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character. We see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style, go stargazing with an astronomer and explore a bird sanctuary forest.

Five-minute shows presenting the limitless, kaleidoscopic appeal of Japanese culture, traditions, and lifestyles in sushi-sized helpings. (Digest versions of "Japanology Plus.").

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

An increasing number of Nepali youths are travelling to Japan to study, hoping to repay their migration debts and make lives for themselves, but they face the harsh realities of Japanese society.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Core Kyoto narrator Gary Tegler gets a close-up look at the Gion Matsuri, which began over 1,000 years ago, as he unravels the mystery of the decorations and meets the foreign volunteers.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character. We see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style, go stargazing with an astronomer and explore a bird sanctuary forest.

Five-minute shows presenting the limitless, kaleidoscopic appeal of Japanese culture, traditions, and lifestyles in sushi-sized helpings. (Digest versions of "Japanology Plus.").

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This upbeat program combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

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.

Numbler comes and distracts a boy trying to count his cows at a farm. Barky helps with the counting by grouping the cows into units of 10.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

In the city of Sakata in northeastern Japan, maiko have entertained people for centuries. Now, a master of the art is helping younger women follow in her path, and gain confidence with every step.

#30 We sang songs and danced together. / Say you did several things at the same time by using the "tari" form of a verb. "Utattari odottari" means "to sing and dance.".

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of draws to its former glory.

A lure fishing expert tries fishing for rockfish by kayak on the clear blue waters off the Shakotan peninsula, enjoying the nice ocean view as he puts his skills to the test to reel in a big one!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Shirasu are baby Japanese anchovies. Known for their clear, silvery-white appearance, these tiny things are packed with umami and nutrients.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.

It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 14, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

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 WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Under intense fire from the Russian forces, Ukrainian civilians-turned-soldiers document their first experiences on the battlefield using smartphones and cameras to show the do-or-die reality of war.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Mizuki Shigeru, the legendary manga artist known for GeGeGe no Kitaro. Urasawa Naoki is joined by Mizuki's former assistants to discuss the yokai master's techniques with original manuscripts.

Fly high from Shizuoka Airport, the nearest to Mt. Fuji! Breathtaking window views and special cockpit footage await!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This upbeat program combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

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 2-1.

Konnyaku is an important element of Japanese cuisine. It offers various health benefits and is drawing international attention. We learn about the many uses of this surprising superfood.

Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens. Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Declared extinct in the wild in Japan in the 1980s, the crested ibis has made a dramatic comeback following an artificial breeding and release program. But in the end, mother nature has the last word.

Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.

Come check out "Pro Tips" and "Improvement Points" that will help you jump hurdles with confidence and rhythm.

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea. We explore their history and legacy, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time, Nii Oshima Island.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 14, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

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 WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

In the city of Sakata in northeastern Japan, maiko have entertained people for centuries. Now, a master of the art is helping younger women follow in her path, and gain confidence with every step.

#30 We sang songs and danced together. / Say you did several things at the same time by using the "tari" form of a verb. "Utattari odottari" means "to sing and dance.".

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of draws to its former glory.

A lure fishing expert tries fishing for rockfish by kayak on the clear blue waters off the Shakotan peninsula, enjoying the nice ocean view as he puts his skills to the test to reel in a big one!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Under intense fire from the Russian forces, Ukrainian civilians-turned-soldiers document their first experiences on the battlefield using smartphones and cameras to show the do-or-die reality of war.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Mizuki Shigeru, the legendary manga artist known for GeGeGe no Kitaro. Urasawa Naoki is joined by Mizuki's former assistants to discuss the yokai master's techniques with original manuscripts.

Five-minute shows presenting the limitless, kaleidoscopic appeal of Japanese culture, traditions, and lifestyles in sushi-sized helpings. (Digest versions of "Japanology Plus.").

On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki.

Fly high from Shizuoka Airport, the nearest to Mt. Fuji! Breathtaking window views and special cockpit footage await!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will broadcast GRAND SUMO September Tournament Day 8 action live from Tokyo, as top wrestlers have their eighth bouts of the 15-day contest.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).

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.

Five-minute shows presenting the limitless, kaleidoscopic appeal of Japanese culture, traditions, and lifestyles in sushi-sized helpings. (Digest versions of "Japanology Plus.").

On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki.

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 WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

In the city of Sakata in northeastern Japan, maiko have entertained people for centuries. Now, a master of the art is helping younger women follow in her path, and gain confidence with every step.

#30 We sang songs and danced together. / Say you did several things at the same time by using the "tari" form of a verb. "Utattari odottari" means "to sing and dance.".

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of draws to its former glory.

A lure fishing expert tries fishing for rockfish by kayak on the clear blue waters off the Shakotan peninsula, enjoying the nice ocean view as he puts his skills to the test to reel in a big one!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Declared extinct in the wild in Japan in the 1980s, the crested ibis has made a dramatic comeback following an artificial breeding and release program. But in the end, mother nature has the last word.

Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.

Come check out "Pro Tips" and "Improvement Points" that will help you jump hurdles with confidence and rhythm.

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Asakusa, an area of Tokyo with a long and fascinating history. An area brimming with tradition as well as embracing the innovation of the new. We explore this area and meet its fascinating residents.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Under intense fire from the Russian forces, Ukrainian civilians-turned-soldiers document their first experiences on the battlefield using smartphones and cameras to show the do-or-die reality of war.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Mizuki Shigeru, the legendary manga artist known for GeGeGe no Kitaro. Urasawa Naoki is joined by Mizuki's former assistants to discuss the yokai master's techniques with original manuscripts.

Fly high from Shizuoka Airport, the nearest to Mt. Fuji! Breathtaking window views and special cockpit footage await!

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Declared extinct in the wild in Japan in the 1980s, the crested ibis has made a dramatic comeback following an artificial breeding and release program. But in the end, mother nature has the last word.

Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.

Come check out "Pro Tips" and "Improvement Points" that will help you jump hurdles with confidence and rhythm.

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: enka singer Nagayama Yoko, who debuted as a pop idol 40 years ago; and MYTH & ROID, who work on themes for internationally successful games and anime shows.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The Algorithm Exercise", etc.