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NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme 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.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a special unit of highly trained experts, is ready to respond when disaster strikes. We follow them as they prepare for whatever might come their way.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Lanterns still bring charm to traditional settings at night - Kyoto artisans uphold their skills despite decreasing demand, producing lanterns for use across Japan while embracing new initiatives.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

In 2025, Yasuda Kan won the Isamu Noguchi Award, given to artists who embody a spirit of innovation, global consciousness, and commitment to cultural exchange. He talks about the power of sculpture.

Hop on a plane and view Japan from the sky! It's nearly the apex of summer, and we're heading to the nature-rich Amami Oshima island, which recently became a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

Kerama: Keramashoto National Park offers pristine waters that support a diverse ecosystem - it's also home to people who proactively carry out conservation activities and carry on a distinct culture.

The Piercing Gaze: A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku - who is the mysterious figure, what is he doing, and why did the artist want to commemorate the moment?

A free boxing gym helps people of all ages who are facing personal challenges to work hard and reach new goals. Meanwhile, its owner is battling cancer, and searching for a reason to keep on going.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974 - Peter discovers something new about Japan in every episode.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Amid financial struggles, local railways are increasingly turning to vertical separation (dividing the ownership of infrastructure and operations) in order to survive - see how it works in practice.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme 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.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Lanterns still bring charm to traditional settings at night - Kyoto artisans uphold their skills despite decreasing demand, producing lanterns for use across Japan while embracing new initiatives.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a special unit of highly trained experts, is ready to respond when disaster strikes. We follow them as they prepare for whatever might come their way.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme 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.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Chocolatier Ishihara Shingo is exploring the untapped potential of cacao - we follow him as he ventures beyond the traditional realm of a chocolatier in search of innovation!

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Amid financial struggles, local railways are increasingly turning to vertical separation (dividing the ownership of infrastructure and operations) in order to survive - see how it works in practice.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This programme 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 news programme 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.

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

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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

Chocolatier Ishihara Shingo is exploring the untapped potential of cacao - we follow him as he ventures beyond the traditional realm of a chocolatier in search of innovation!

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A yakiniku grilled meat restaurant in Tokyo's busy Shinbashi district is tailored to solo diners - why do these customers prefer to eat alone? We get down to the meat of the matter for three days.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Amid financial struggles, local railways are increasingly turning to vertical separation (dividing the ownership of infrastructure and operations) in order to survive - see how it works in practice.

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

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

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Ushioda Kazuya 's realistic art has been winning top prizes in international competitions. He tells us about creating his detailed portraits, and the thought that goes into each one.

Rising temperatures due to climate change have affected the behaviour of bees - with fewer bees and shorter pollination periods, a threat is posed to agriculture that could lead to a food crisis.

German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses (sento) - he hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Chocolatier Ishihara Shingo is exploring the untapped potential of cacao - we follow him as he ventures beyond the traditional realm of a chocolatier in search of innovation!

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Today's theme: Bringing Dolls to Life. To ward off evil, to celebrate a birth, or simply to comfort and entertain - dolls have a long history in Japan. We meet creators bringing those dolls to life.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme 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.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

92-year-old Shiraishi Yuriko teaches women in Cote d'Ivoire to make surimi, a Japanese fish paste, supporting their independence and improving nutrition across the nation.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Ushioda Kazuya 's realistic art has been winning top prizes in international competitions. He tells us about creating his detailed portraits, and the thought that goes into each one.

Rising temperatures due to climate change have affected the behaviour of bees - with fewer bees and shorter pollination periods, a threat is posed to agriculture that could lead to a food crisis.

Mt. Fuji's Faces: We observe 'Red Fuji' and 'Black Fuji', two dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mt. Fuji mean to the people of Edo?

High blood pressure can cause serious diseases - long-term studies in Japan reveal the importance of tracking sleep-time blood pressure and fluctuations. We share tips for controlling blood pressure.

Chocolatier Ishihara Shingo is exploring the untapped potential of cacao - we follow him as he ventures beyond the traditional realm of a chocolatier in search of innovation!

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Today's theme: Bringing Dolls to Life. To ward off evil, to celebrate a birth, or simply to comfort and entertain - dolls have a long history in Japan. We meet creators bringing those dolls to life.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme 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.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme 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 (sento) - he hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: dissolving microneedles.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974 - Peter discovers something new about Japan in every episode.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Japan is experiencing the worst surge of bear attacks on record - together with experts, we investigate bears' changing relationship with humans and how we can live safely alongside them.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Fermented foods are at the core of Japanese cuisine, and now they've gone global! Visit a miso workshop in Paris and check out the largest sake brewery in the US.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Travel along the Kurobe River on the Toyama Chihou and Kurobe Gorge Railways in Toyama Prefecture - the river provides water for farms, businesses, and households and has carved a deep gorge upstream.

Sweet potatoes are often baked or turned into sweets in Japan, but they can also be used to generate electricity or protect from heat - we introduce the diverse ways in which they are used and sold.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Today's theme: Bringing Dolls to Life. To ward off evil, to celebrate a birth, or simply to comfort and entertain - dolls have a long history in Japan. We meet creators bringing those dolls to life.

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.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This programme 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 history.

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

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

River Flooding: Disasters resulting from torrential rain are occurring almost every year, and the main reason for the increasing severity of the damage is river flooding. What is responsible?

Ehime / Nagazumi Takashi (musician). Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke reveals the wide variety of props used by tachiyaku, the male roles in kabuki. Explore the all-important katana sword, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Japan is experiencing the worst surge of bear attacks on record - together with experts, we investigate bears' changing relationship with humans and how we can live safely alongside them.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Fermented foods are at the core of Japanese cuisine, and now they've gone global! Visit a miso workshop in Paris and check out the largest sake brewery in the US.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This programme 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 history.

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

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Today's theme: Bringing Dolls to Life. To ward off evil, to celebrate a birth, or simply to comfort and entertain - dolls have a long history in Japan. We meet creators bringing those dolls to life.

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.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Travel along the Kurobe River on the Toyama Chihou and Kurobe Gorge Railways in Toyama Prefecture - the river provides water for farms, businesses, and households and has carved a deep gorge upstream.

Sweet potatoes are often baked or turned into sweets in Japan, but they can also be used to generate electricity or protect from heat - we introduce the diverse ways in which they are used and sold.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

River Flooding: Disasters resulting from torrential rain are occurring almost every year, and the main reason for the increasing severity of the damage is river flooding. What is responsible?

Ehime / Nagazumi Takashi (musician). Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke reveals the wide variety of props used by tachiyaku, the male roles in kabuki. Explore the all-important katana sword, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Japan is experiencing the worst surge of bear attacks on record - together with experts, we investigate bears' changing relationship with humans and how we can live safely alongside them.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Fermented foods are at the core of Japanese cuisine, and now they've gone global! Visit a miso workshop in Paris and check out the largest sake brewery in the US.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

For the best babysitter, look no further than the snow monkey of North Africa - the Barbary macaque! Young males jump at the chance to gain trust and prove their worth as fully-fledged group members.

Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido and is home to vast fields and sprawling pastures - experience its vibrant summer colours through time-lapse photography.

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.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Travel along the Kurobe River on the Toyama Chihou and Kurobe Gorge Railways in Toyama Prefecture - the river provides water for farms, businesses, and households and has carved a deep gorge upstream.

Sweet potatoes are often baked or turned into sweets in Japan, but they can also be used to generate electricity or protect from heat - we introduce the diverse ways in which they are used and sold.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This programme 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 history.

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

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

River Flooding: Disasters resulting from torrential rain are occurring almost every year, and the main reason for the increasing severity of the damage is river flooding. What is responsible?

Ehime / Nagazumi Takashi (musician). Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke reveals the wide variety of props used by tachiyaku, the male roles in kabuki. Explore the all-important katana sword, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Japan is experiencing the worst surge of bear attacks on record - together with experts, we investigate bears' changing relationship with humans and how we can live safely alongside them.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Fermented foods are at the core of Japanese cuisine, and now they've gone global! Visit a miso workshop in Paris and check out the largest sake brewery in the US.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

For the best babysitter, look no further than the snow monkey of North Africa - the Barbary macaque! Young males jump at the chance to gain trust and prove their worth as fully-fledged group members.

Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido and is home to vast fields and sprawling pastures - experience its vibrant summer colours through time-lapse photography.

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.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Travel along the Kurobe River on the Toyama Chihou and Kurobe Gorge Railways in Toyama Prefecture - the river provides water for farms, businesses, and households and has carved a deep gorge upstream.

Sweet potatoes are often baked or turned into sweets in Japan, but they can also be used to generate electricity or protect from heat - we introduce the diverse ways in which they are used and sold.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This programme 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 history.

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

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

River Flooding: Disasters resulting from torrential rain are occurring almost every year, and the main reason for the increasing severity of the damage is river flooding. What is responsible?

Ehime / Nagazumi Takashi (musician). Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke reveals the wide variety of props used by tachiyaku, the male roles in kabuki. Explore the all-important katana sword, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.

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

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

An educational programme about the appeal of famous video games - this special edition dives deep into 'Death Stranding' with its legendary creator Hideo Kojima discussing its development.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, three exciting young acts who are all on the rise: Omiya Hiyori, GOOD BYE APRIL, and nishina. Plus, May J. sings!

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 1-23.

Japan is a hot spot for discovering dinosaur fossils - an excavation in Hokkaido sparked a nationwide enthusiasm for dinosaurs and led to entertainment such as dinosaur robots and mechanical suits.

We meet cats whose owner grows plants used to make cloth in a traditional way, and another cat - Lock - lives at a temple, takes part in sutra reading, and is practically the chief priest's assistant!

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Toilet Paper: 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.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Erfurt, a city in Thuringia near the centre of Germany, traces its roots to the 8th century - by the 11th century, it had developed into a major crossroads uniting trade and culture across Europe.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Enjoy Nagoya's fiery ramen, inspired by the city's one-of-a-kind food culture! Discover these unique local ramens!

Discover the unique traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

Today: saying how much you can do. Naing Myo Oo from Myanmar works at a sign-making company - in a role play challenge, he must let his supervisor know how much work he can accomplish in a day.

Suyama Chimi's eatery uses 'substandard' vegetables donated by local farmers - discoloured or misshapen, their flavour and nutrition aren't affected, and since costs are low, meals are low-cost too.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme 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 - once undisputed champions, Japanese game companies now face competition to survive.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

An educational programme about the appeal of famous video games - this special edition dives deep into 'Death Stranding' with its legendary creator Hideo Kojima discussing its development.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Erfurt, a city in Thuringia near the centre of Germany, traces its roots to the 8th century - by the 11th century, it had developed into a major crossroads uniting trade and culture across Europe.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Toilet Paper: 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.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, three exciting young acts who are all on the rise: Omiya Hiyori, GOOD BYE APRIL, and nishina. Plus, May J. sings!

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 1-23.

Japan is a hot spot for discovering dinosaur fossils - an excavation in Hokkaido sparked a nationwide enthusiasm for dinosaurs and led to entertainment such as dinosaur robots and mechanical suits.

We meet cats whose owner grows plants used to make cloth in a traditional way, and another cat - Lock - lives at a temple, takes part in sutra reading, and is practically the chief priest's assistant!

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Enjoy Nagoya's fiery ramen, inspired by the city's one-of-a-kind food culture! Discover these unique local ramens!

Discover the unique traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

Today: saying how much you can do. Naing Myo Oo from Myanmar works at a sign-making company - in a role play challenge, he must let his supervisor know how much work he can accomplish in a day.

Suyama Chimi's eatery uses 'substandard' vegetables donated by local farmers - discoloured or misshapen, their flavour and nutrition aren't affected, and since costs are low, meals are low-cost too.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme 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 - once undisputed champions, Japanese game companies now face competition to survive.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

An educational programme about the appeal of famous video games - this special edition dives deep into 'Death Stranding' with its legendary creator Hideo Kojima discussing its development.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Toilet Paper: 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.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, three exciting young acts who are all on the rise: Omiya Hiyori, GOOD BYE APRIL, and nishina. Plus, May J. sings!

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 1-23.

Japan is a hot spot for discovering dinosaur fossils - an excavation in Hokkaido sparked a nationwide enthusiasm for dinosaurs and led to entertainment such as dinosaur robots and mechanical suits.

We meet cats whose owner grows plants used to make cloth in a traditional way, and another cat - Lock - lives at a temple, takes part in sutra reading, and is practically the chief priest's assistant!

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Erfurt, a city in Thuringia near the centre of Germany, traces its roots to the 8th century - by the 11th century, it had developed into a major crossroads uniting trade and culture across Europe.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Enjoy Nagoya's fiery ramen, inspired by the city's one-of-a-kind food culture! Discover these unique local ramens!

Discover the unique traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

Today: saying how much you can do. Naing Myo Oo from Myanmar works at a sign-making company - in a role play challenge, he must let his supervisor know how much work he can accomplish in a day.

Suyama Chimi's eatery uses 'substandard' vegetables donated by local farmers - discoloured or misshapen, their flavour and nutrition aren't affected, and since costs are low, meals are low-cost too.

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

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

An educational programme about the appeal of famous video games - this special edition dives deep into 'Death Stranding' with its legendary creator Hideo Kojima discussing its development.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Toilet Paper: 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.

NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Japan's exciting music scene, with pop, rock, traditional, live performances, artist interviews, all the latest news, video releases and more!

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 1-23.

Japan is a hot spot for discovering dinosaur fossils - an excavation in Hokkaido sparked a nationwide enthusiasm for dinosaurs and led to entertainment such as dinosaur robots and mechanical suits.

We meet cats whose owner grows plants used to make cloth in a traditional way, and another cat - Lock - lives at a temple, takes part in sutra reading, and is practically the chief priest's assistant!