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.

Time and Tide transcends time to detail extraordinary historical events in Japan and the world. Join NHK WORLD-JAPAN on a journey that reveals the truth behind some of the turning points of the past.

Shimanto is a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture. A piano is placed on a park's outdoor stage, and people stop to play from their heart.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities. People pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

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.

During the Warring States period, armored warfare flourished among the Samurai. In this program, Japan's traditional art experts from around the world will unravel the secrets of Budo.

Experience the fascinating sights of the airports and transport hubs which connect Japan with the world. Time-lapse photography will show you how these places bustle with activity around the clock.

Featured recipe: Dashi Udon with Lime Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

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.

As growth in the game industry accelerates, game makers pursue increased global attention through new strategies. Japanese game companies, once undisputed champions, now face competition to survive.

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.

Mt.Yarigatake is a superstar among Japan's mountains. From the peak, ridge lines stretch out toward the other summits, making it irresistible for hikers to experience of ridge traversal.

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.

During the Warring States period, armored warfare flourished among the Samurai. In this program, Japan's traditional art experts from around the world will unravel the secrets of Budo.

Experience the fascinating sights of the airports and transport hubs which connect Japan with the world. Time-lapse photography will show you how these places bustle with activity around the clock.

Featured recipe: Dashi Udon with Lime Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

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.

One way to cope with a pandemic is for our cyclists to film themselves close to home. Zac Reynolds shows his favorite local spots in Mie before exploring unknown parts of this fascinating prefecture.

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.

How many benches seating 4 are needed for 14 children? Barky steps in to illustrate how to understand divisions and remainders, concluding that 1 more bench is needed.

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.

Potter Baba Kojiro uses stones from the quarry that is said to have produced Japan's first porcelain but was abandoned for centuries. What drives him to create pieces from this unique type of clay?

#31 Why don't we all go together? / To ask someone to go somewhere with you, say "isshoni" (together), change the verb to the polite negative form, i.e. "ikimasu" to "ikimasen," and finally add "ka.".

Hina dolls, which represent the emperor, empress, and the imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March 3rd, Girl's Day celebration after they are born.

Mt. Mokoto in eastern Hokkaido is easily accessible to hikers. John, an expert climber and photographer, heads for its 1,000-m summit to overlook Lake Kussharo and witness a spectacular sea of clouds.

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.

Time and Tide transcends time to detail extraordinary historical events in Japan and the world. Join NHK WORLD-JAPAN on a journey that reveals the truth behind some of the turning points of the past.

Shimanto is a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture. A piano is placed on a park's outdoor stage, and people stop to play from their heart.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities. People pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

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 sale of sexual videos and photographs of minors is a lucrative international industry. Part two of our series examines this burgeoning trade and what can be done to stop it.

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.

World discussion in depth. Global opinion leaders debate key issues facing our modern world, presenting solutions to help solve these concerns.

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.

One way to cope with a pandemic is for our cyclists to film themselves close to home. Zac Reynolds shows his favorite local spots in Mie before exploring unknown parts of this fascinating prefecture.

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 2-3.

Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at bladed tools. Traditional techniques are used to make a range of state-of-the-art items.

Sanagijima Island is home to lots of free-roaming cats. Kuji rests on some cool shrine steps. Other cats hang out close to the sea, carefully making their way along a seawall. What are they doing?

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 time, we're featuring THE MOBILE POLICE PATLABOR, a hit that has captivated fans for over 30 years. Learn the secrets of its enduring charm and get an exclusive look at the new PATLABOR EZY!

Come learn "Pro Tips" for double unders, we'll also go over "Improvement Points" so that you don't get the rope caught on your feet!

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.

Monsanto, literally "The Sacred Mountain," is the stunning rock village of Portugal. Perched high atop a mountain bordering Spain, the village consists of rock houses sandwiched among the boulders.

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.

Potter Baba Kojiro uses stones from the quarry that is said to have produced Japan's first porcelain but was abandoned for centuries. What drives him to create pieces from this unique type of clay?

#31 Why don't we all go together? / To ask someone to go somewhere with you, say "isshoni" (together), change the verb to the polite negative form, i.e. "ikimasu" to "ikimasen," and finally add "ka.".

Hina dolls, which represent the emperor, empress, and the imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March 3rd, Girl's Day celebration after they are born.

Mt. Mokoto in eastern Hokkaido is easily accessible to hikers. John, an expert climber and photographer, heads for its 1,000-m summit to overlook Lake Kussharo and witness a spectacular sea of clouds.

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 sale of sexual videos and photographs of minors is a lucrative international industry. Part two of our series examines this burgeoning trade and what can be done to stop it.

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.

World discussion in depth. Global opinion leaders debate key issues facing our modern world, presenting solutions to help solve these concerns.

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.

One way to cope with a pandemic is for our cyclists to film themselves close to home. Zac Reynolds shows his favorite local spots in Mie before exploring unknown parts of this fascinating prefecture.

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 2-3.

Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at bladed tools. Traditional techniques are used to make a range of state-of-the-art items.

Sanagijima Island is home to lots of free-roaming cats. Kuji rests on some cool shrine steps. Other cats hang out close to the sea, carefully making their way along a seawall. What are they doing?

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.

Potter Baba Kojiro uses stones from the quarry that is said to have produced Japan's first porcelain but was abandoned for centuries. What drives him to create pieces from this unique type of clay?

#31 Why don't we all go together? / To ask someone to go somewhere with you, say "isshoni" (together), change the verb to the polite negative form, i.e. "ikimasu" to "ikimasen," and finally add "ka.".

Hina dolls, which represent the emperor, empress, and the imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March 3rd, Girl's Day celebration after they are born.

Mt. Mokoto in eastern Hokkaido is easily accessible to hikers. John, an expert climber and photographer, heads for its 1,000-m summit to overlook Lake Kussharo and witness a spectacular sea of clouds.

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 time, we're featuring THE MOBILE POLICE PATLABOR, a hit that has captivated fans for over 30 years. Learn the secrets of its enduring charm and get an exclusive look at the new PATLABOR EZY!

Come learn "Pro Tips" for double unders, we'll also go over "Improvement Points" so that you don't get the rope caught on your feet!

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.

Monsanto, literally "The Sacred Mountain," is the stunning rock village of Portugal. Perched high atop a mountain bordering Spain, the village consists of rock houses sandwiched among the boulders.

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 sale of sexual videos and photographs of minors is a lucrative international industry. Part two of our series examines this burgeoning trade and what can be done to stop it.

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.

World discussion in depth. Global opinion leaders debate key issues facing our modern world, presenting solutions to help solve these concerns.

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 time, we're featuring THE MOBILE POLICE PATLABOR, a hit that has captivated fans for over 30 years. Learn the secrets of its enduring charm and get an exclusive look at the new PATLABOR EZY!

Come learn "Pro Tips" for double unders, we'll also go over "Improvement Points" so that you don't get the rope caught on your feet!

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.

Legendary B'z vocalist Inaba Koshi who has sold over 80 million CDs in Japan takes on the tiny desk.

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 "Which One is Real?", etc.

Students in past editions of Easy Japanese for Work return for a quiz-style business Japanese lesson. This time, the students are Tran Than Tuan (from Vietnam) and Warni Letty Yuhara (from Indonesia).

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.

Monsanto, literally "The Sacred Mountain," is the stunning rock village of Portugal. Perched high atop a mountain bordering Spain, the village consists of rock houses sandwiched among the boulders.

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 stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets.

In 2021, digital twin technology analyzed a landslide in Atami and prevented further disasters. Find out how it is also used for tsunami prediction.

Sanagijima Island is home to lots of free-roaming cats. Kuji rests on some cool shrine steps. Other cats hang out close to the sea, carefully making their way along a seawall. What are they doing?

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 sale of sexual videos and photographs of minors is a lucrative international industry. Part two of our series examines this burgeoning trade and what can be done to stop it.

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.

World discussion in depth. Global opinion leaders debate key issues facing our modern world, presenting solutions to help solve these concerns.

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.

Legendary B'z vocalist Inaba Koshi who has sold over 80 million CDs in Japan takes on the tiny desk.

Students in past editions of Easy Japanese for Work return for a quiz-style business Japanese lesson. This time, the students are Tran Than Tuan (from Vietnam) and Warni Letty Yuhara (from Indonesia).

Sanagijima Island is home to lots of free-roaming cats. Kuji rests on some cool shrine steps. Other cats hang out close to the sea, carefully making their way along a seawall. What are they doing?

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 time, we're featuring THE MOBILE POLICE PATLABOR, a hit that has captivated fans for over 30 years. Learn the secrets of its enduring charm and get an exclusive look at the new PATLABOR EZY!

Come learn "Pro Tips" for double unders, we'll also go over "Improvement Points" so that you don't get the rope caught on your feet!

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.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets.

In 2021, digital twin technology analyzed a landslide in Atami and prevented further disasters. Find out how it is also used for tsunami prediction.

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 "Which One is Real?", 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.

Monsanto, literally "The Sacred Mountain," is the stunning rock village of Portugal. Perched high atop a mountain bordering Spain, the village consists of rock houses sandwiched among the boulders.

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.

Xu Quanyi sees it as his mission to promote the charm of Fukushima. Sharing his stories is how he counters the stigma Fukushima continues to suffer following the 2011 disaster.

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in 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.

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Shuri Castle.

Yamamoto Toshimasa has developed a way to cultivate saltwater fish by mixing a special powder into fresh water, making aquaculture possible in inland areas. He talks about addressing the food crisis.

Our new TV program helps you learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. You will learn not only Japanese expressions but also the latest situation of Japan.

#23 I like this cat. / To express what you like, say the name of a person, place, or thing and "ga suki desu.".

In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange program gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.

This time we introduce "Discovering Tomorrow's Manga Masters," an English version of the show aired on domestic channel. It presents youths trying to be Manga creators living in an artist-village.

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.

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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.

Legendary B'z vocalist Inaba Koshi who has sold over 80 million CDs in Japan takes on the tiny desk.

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.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets.

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.

Yamamoto Toshimasa has developed a way to cultivate saltwater fish by mixing a special powder into fresh water, making aquaculture possible in inland areas. He talks about addressing the food crisis.

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.

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

Our new TV program helps you learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. You will learn not only Japanese expressions but also the latest situation of Japan.

#23 I like this cat. / To express what you like, say the name of a person, place, or thing and "ga suki desu.".

In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange program gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.

This time we introduce "Discovering Tomorrow's Manga Masters," an English version of the show aired on domestic channel. It presents youths trying to be Manga creators living in an artist-village.

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

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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.

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.

Potter Baba Kojiro uses stones from the quarry that is said to have produced Japan's first porcelain but was abandoned for centuries. What drives him to create pieces from this unique type of clay?

#31 Why don't we all go together? / To ask someone to go somewhere with you, say "isshoni" (together), change the verb to the polite negative form, i.e. "ikimasu" to "ikimasen," and finally add "ka.".

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.

Matsuoka Satoshi oversees the operations of Fugaku, a Japanese supercomputer named for Mt. Fuji. It made global headlines when it succeeded in visualizing the aerosol dispersal of COVID-19.

Legendary B'z vocalist Inaba Koshi who has sold over 80 million CDs in Japan takes on the tiny desk.

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.

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.

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.

Yamamoto Toshimasa has developed a way to cultivate saltwater fish by mixing a special powder into fresh water, making aquaculture possible in inland areas. He talks about addressing the food crisis.

On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.

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

Our new TV program helps you learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. You will learn not only Japanese expressions but also the latest situation of Japan.

#23 I like this cat. / To express what you like, say the name of a person, place, or thing and "ga suki desu.".

In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange program gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.

This time we introduce "Discovering Tomorrow's Manga Masters," an English version of the show aired on domestic channel. It presents youths trying to be Manga creators living in an artist-village.

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.

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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.

From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises.

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.

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in 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.

Yamamoto Toshimasa has developed a way to cultivate saltwater fish by mixing a special powder into fresh water, making aquaculture possible in inland areas. He talks about addressing the food crisis.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets.

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.

Our new TV program helps you learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. You will learn not only Japanese expressions but also the latest situation of Japan.

#23 I like this cat. / To express what you like, say the name of a person, place, or thing and "ga suki desu.".

In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange program gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.

This time we introduce "Discovering Tomorrow's Manga Masters," an English version of the show aired on domestic channel. It presents youths trying to be Manga creators living in an artist-village.

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.

Matsuoka Satoshi oversees the operations of Fugaku, a Japanese supercomputer named for Mt. Fuji. It made global headlines when it succeeded in visualizing the aerosol dispersal of COVID-19.

On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.

Potter Baba Kojiro uses stones from the quarry that is said to have produced Japan's first porcelain but was abandoned for centuries. What drives him to create pieces from this unique type of clay?

#31 Why don't we all go together? / To ask someone to go somewhere with you, say "isshoni" (together), change the verb to the polite negative form, i.e. "ikimasu" to "ikimasen," and finally add "ka.".

Hina dolls, which represent the emperor, empress, and the imperial court, are presented to girls on the first March 3rd, Girl's Day celebration after they are born.

Mt. Mokoto in eastern Hokkaido is easily accessible to hikers. John, an expert climber and photographer, heads for its 1,000-m summit to overlook Lake Kussharo and witness a spectacular sea of clouds.

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Shuri Castle.

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'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.

From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises.

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.

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in 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.

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

Our new TV program helps you learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. You will learn not only Japanese expressions but also the latest situation of Japan.

#23 I like this cat. / To express what you like, say the name of a person, place, or thing and "ga suki desu.".

In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange program gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.

This time we introduce "Discovering Tomorrow's Manga Masters," an English version of the show aired on domestic channel. It presents youths trying to be Manga creators living in an artist-village.

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.

On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Homes.

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.

Potter Baba Kojiro uses stones from the quarry that is said to have produced Japan's first porcelain but was abandoned for centuries. What drives him to create pieces from this unique type of clay?

#31 Why don't we all go together? / To ask someone to go somewhere with you, say "isshoni" (together), change the verb to the polite negative form, i.e. "ikimasu" to "ikimasen," and finally add "ka.".

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.

Explore a different side of Japan. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!

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.

Katoh Gizan's works have fetched substantial sums at auctions in New York, earning him an international reputation. He talks about making sculptures for temples damaged in the 2011 Tohoku earthquake.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika, present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

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.

An electronics retail store in Yokohama, Japan, has six floors filled with home appliances. For three days in spring, we asked customers what they came to buy in this season of new beginnings.

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.

From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises.

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.

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

A network of highways has crisscrossed Japan since the 17th century. Walking them today is a trip through Japan's history and culture. Let's dig a little deeper!

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.

Katoh Gizan's works have fetched substantial sums at auctions in New York, earning him an international reputation. He talks about making sculptures for temples damaged in the 2011 Tohoku earthquake.

Explore a different side of Japan. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!

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

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika, present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

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

An electronics retail store in Yokohama, Japan, has six floors filled with home appliances. For three days in spring, we asked customers what they came to buy in this season of new beginnings.

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.

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.

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

In 2021, digital twin technology analyzed a landslide in Atami and prevented further disasters. Find out how it is also used for tsunami prediction.

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.

Hirabayashi Kei wants to break down the barriers between able-bodied people and those with disabilities. He shares his passion for stylish, accessible, and inclusive fashion.

From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises.

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.

Explore a different side of Japan. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!

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.

Katoh Gizan's works have fetched substantial sums at auctions in New York, earning him an international reputation. He talks about making sculptures for temples damaged in the 2011 Tohoku earthquake.

We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to?

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

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika, present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

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.

An electronics retail store in Yokohama, Japan, has six floors filled with home appliances. For three days in spring, we asked customers what they came to buy in this season of new beginnings.

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.

Hibernation enables animals to survive low temperatures and starvation by minimizing energy use. At the forefront of hibernation research, science seeks to achieve artificial hibernation in humans.

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.