NHK World TV

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Historian and author Dr Barak Kushner is on a quest to deepen his knowledge of Japan's ramen culture. From postwar noodle stalls to regional ramen, he uncovers how a humble bowl became a global icon.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The hosts learn about Japan's food culture as they explore the country to find unique Japanese food and attempt to trace their original sources.

NHK's core news program wraps up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.

The host explores the use of festival horses in various ancient Shinto rituals such as Aoi Matsuri and Fujinomori-sai.

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Matsuo Takahiro has gained international recognition for installations that fuse light with cutting-edge technology. He talks about how he creates his one-of-a-kind light art.

The filmmakers visit Towada-Hachimantai National Park, home to the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, Lake Towada and the marshlands of Mount Hachimantai.

The rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period.

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974; each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Miki Clark and Takagi Ryo discuss the use of traditional craftsmanship in railway cars, from tourist trains to commuter vehicles.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The host explores the use of festival horses in various ancient Shinto rituals such as Aoi Matsuri and Fujinomori-sai.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Historian and author Dr Barak Kushner is on a quest to deepen his knowledge of Japan's ramen culture. From postwar noodle stalls to regional ramen, he uncovers how a humble bowl became a global icon.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Matsuo Takahiro has gained international recognition for installations that fuse light with cutting-edge technology. He talks about how he creates his one-of-a-kind light art.

The filmmakers visit Towada-Hachimantai National Park, home to the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, Lake Towada and the marshlands of Mount Hachimantai.

The rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period.

Kurosawa Kanichi works as a caretaker for the crash site of a passenger jet in Osutaka Ridge. He maintains memorials and assists families in visiting the mountainous location.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974; each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Miki Clark and Takagi Ryo discuss the use of traditional craftsmanship in railway cars, from tourist trains to commuter vehicles.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The host explores the use of festival horses in various ancient Shinto rituals such as Aoi Matsuri and Fujinomori-sai.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Historian and author Dr Barak Kushner is on a quest to deepen his knowledge of Japan's ramen culture. From postwar noodle stalls to regional ramen, he uncovers how a humble bowl became a global icon.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Gunma-chan embarks on exciting adventures in Gunma Prefecture, exploring its traditions, culture and specialties.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Miki Clark and Takagi Ryo discuss the use of traditional craftsmanship in railway cars, from tourist trains to commuter vehicles.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers explore Japan's various types of tsukemono, or pickled vegetables, an essential part of the Japanese diet.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

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

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

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

Gunma-chan embarks on exciting adventures in Gunma Prefecture, exploring its traditions, culture and specialties.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers talk to customers of all ages, from solo diners to families and big groups, at a family diner. These diners' stories may seem ordinary, but all kinds of quiet dramas lie within these everyday moments.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Miki Clark and Takagi Ryo discuss the use of traditional craftsmanship in railway cars, from tourist trains to commuter vehicles.

NHK's core news program wraps up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Tsuji Masachika uses sounds that birds dislike to keep them away from airplanes and prevent bird strikes. He also talks about seeking ways for wild animals and humans to coexist in harmony.

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.

Kang Sang-mi, a third-generation Korean born and raised in Japan, embraced her Korean name and heritage after struggling with her identity. She now empowers kids with foreign roots.

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Gunma-chan embarks on exciting adventures in Gunma Prefecture, exploring its traditions, culture and specialties.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers's values and stories behind their creations.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmaker illuminates top-level professionals who are at the forefront of their fields and interviews them about their work, inspiration and experiences.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Tsuji Masachika uses sounds that birds dislike to keep them away from airplanes and prevent bird strikes. He also talks about seeking ways for wild animals and humans to coexist in harmony.

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.

The filmmakers examine a print of a mother comforting her son after having a bad dream, showing how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

The filmmakers explore Adult Spinal Deformity, often referred to as ASD, covering exercise therapy and AI-based efforts for early detection.

Gunma-chan embarks on exciting adventures in Gunma Prefecture, exploring its traditions, culture and specialties.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers's values and stories behind their creations.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Kang Sang-mi, a third-generation Korean born and raised in Japan, embraced her Korean name and heritage after struggling with her identity. She now empowers kids with foreign roots.

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974; each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focussing on Japan and Asia.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The charms of the cruising boom are explored in a rail trip through Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers's values and stories behind their creations.

The host explores the mechanism of a digital camera and how the image sensor converts light into a photo.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The host explores the influence of history, nature and culture on the words and expressions used in the Japanese language.

The filmmakers showcase the traditional Japanese night of the oni, Oniyo, where people are cleansed of troubles.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The host examines flavorful foreign dishes adopted by the Japanese and uncovers how they were transformed into local favorites.

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Fashion designer Morinaga Kunihiko heads to Amami Oshima, Kagoshima, to check out the patchwork robes with triangular butterfly designs that priestesses wore to protect themselves against unseen spirits.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focussing on Japan and Asia.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to rivers or streams and the culture behind them.

The filmmakers showcase the traditional Japanese night of the oni, Oniyo, where people are cleansed of troubles.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers's values and stories behind their creations.

Barky comes up with a plan to solve a problem for a first grader who is unable to find a seat in her class.

The host explores the mechanism of a digital camera and how the image sensor converts light into a photo.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The charms of the cruising boom are explored in a rail trip through Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The host examines flavorful foreign dishes adopted by the Japanese and uncovers how they were transformed into local favorites.

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Fashion designer Morinaga Kunihiko heads to Amami Oshima, Kagoshima, to check out the patchwork robes with triangular butterfly designs that priestesses wore to protect themselves against unseen spirits.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focussing on Japan and Asia.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The hosts share the latest stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations while discussing their global impact from multiple perspectives.

Barky comes up with a plan to solve a problem for a first grader who is unable to find a seat in her class.

The host explores the mechanism of a digital camera and how the image sensor converts light into a photo.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The charms of the cruising boom are explored in a rail trip through Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to rivers or streams and the culture behind them.

The filmmakers showcase the traditional Japanese night of the oni, Oniyo, where people are cleansed of troubles.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The host examines flavorful foreign dishes adopted by the Japanese and uncovers how they were transformed into local favorites.

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Fashion designer Morinaga Kunihiko heads to Amami Oshima, Kagoshima, to check out the patchwork robes with triangular butterfly designs that priestesses wore to protect themselves against unseen spirits.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focussing on Japan and Asia.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The hosts share the latest stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations while discussing their global impact from multiple perspectives.

Barky comes up with a plan to solve a problem for a first grader who is unable to find a seat in her class.

The host explores the mechanism of a digital camera and how the image sensor converts light into a photo.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The charms of the cruising boom are explored in a rail trip through Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The host examines flavorful foreign dishes adopted by the Japanese and uncovers how they were transformed into local favorites.

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Fashion designer Morinaga Kunihiko heads to Amami Oshima, Kagoshima, to check out the patchwork robes with triangular butterfly designs that priestesses wore to protect themselves against unseen spirits.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to rivers or streams and the culture behind them.

The filmmakers showcase the traditional Japanese night of the oni, Oniyo, where people are cleansed of troubles.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The father posts a video online, spreading misinformation that the latest earthquake was man-made, unaware the information he received was fake.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Staying in the groove with updates from the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

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.

The host explores the evolution of male aesthetics, with a focus on the growing popularity of male cosmetics and hair removal treatments in Japan, a country where men have used makeup for over a millennium.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Discovering Japan by bicycle, exploring a side of Japan not found in guidebooks.

Rockie and a range of other puppets, including a snail, hippopotamus and crocodile, go on adventures and learn about school life, growing up and fairness.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

A close-up look at cities around the world, from the eyes of a tourist on foot.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The host embarks on a journey across Japan to explore the food culture surrounding one of its most popular dishes: ramen.

The filmmakers shed light on the history and significance of Fushimi Inari Taisha, famous for the vermillion shrine gates that line mountain paths.

Meeting people who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.