NHK World TV

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

Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

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

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are heating up again; former U.S. National Security Council member and leading expert on the Korean Peninsula and East Asia, Sue Mi Terry, offers her insights.

Reporter Lemi Duncan examines the cause of a superbolt, interviews tourists about encountering lightning and explores measuring devices used to study the mechanism of lightning generation.

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

A look at the long-lasting artificial hip joint that a Japanese university and a company have developed to help osteoarthritis patients.

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

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

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

Ishigaki Yo introduces a gaming device designed to improve children's vision, sharing his philosophy on creating products that benefit society.

A-bomb survivor trees are treasured in Hiroshima. A former student has formed a bond with a cherry tree in her schoolyard.

The father learns about filter bubbles, echo chambers and confirmation bias to avoid common online pitfalls.

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.

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

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

Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

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

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

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

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

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are heating up again; former U.S. National Security Council member and leading expert on the Korean Peninsula and East Asia, Sue Mi Terry, offers her insights.

The host explores the essence of the sumo spirit by showcasing a rare look at an all-night competition and a profile of a Ukrainian sumo wrestler.

Chef Rika prepares easy and delicious homemade udon noodles with poached eggs.

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

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

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

Ishigaki Yo introduces a gaming device designed to improve children's vision, sharing his philosophy on creating products that benefit society.

A-bomb survivor trees are treasured in Hiroshima. A former student has formed a bond with a cherry tree in her schoolyard.

The father learns about filter bubbles, echo chambers and confirmation bias to avoid common online pitfalls.

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.

The host discusses suspected drone intrusions above Kyushu's Genkai Nuclear Power Station and other key facilities around the world.

Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

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

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

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

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

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

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

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are heating up again; former U.S. National Security Council member and leading expert on the Korean Peninsula and East Asia, Sue Mi Terry, offers her insights.

The host explores the essence of the sumo spirit by showcasing a rare look at an all-night competition and a profile of a Ukrainian sumo wrestler.

Chef Rika prepares easy and delicious homemade udon noodles with poached eggs.

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

The filmmakers take a trip along the Setagaya Line, a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward, and explore a flea market and a temple brimming with cats.

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

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the work of wildlife vet Saito Keisuke, who treats and releases many birds injured by human activity while working to prevent such accidents.

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

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

Kataoka Ainosuke presents the story of the skilled warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune, exploring how he has been immortalized in many kabuki plays.

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

The filmmakers take a trip along the Setagaya Line, a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward, and explore a flea market and a temple brimming with cats.

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

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the work of wildlife vet Saito Keisuke, who treats and releases many birds injured by human activity while working to prevent such accidents.

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

Kataoka Ainosuke presents the story of the skilled warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune, exploring how he has been immortalized in many kabuki plays.

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

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

The filmmakers take a trip along the Setagaya Line, a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward, and explore a flea market and a temple brimming with cats.

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

Designer Ito Satomi, known for creating attire for many top-tier Japanese and international figure skaters, shares the passion and inspiration behind her craft.

An American rapper explains why he joined anti-nuclear groups after uncovering the legacy of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The host visits a store selling folding fans, which are popular because the shape of the open fan symbolizes increasing prosperity.

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

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the work of wildlife vet Saito Keisuke, who treats and releases many birds injured by human activity while working to prevent such accidents.

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.

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

The filmmakers take a trip along the Setagaya Line, a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward, and explore a flea market and a temple brimming with cats.

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

Kataoka Ainosuke presents the story of the skilled warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune, exploring how he has been immortalized in many kabuki plays.

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

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

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

Designer Ito Satomi, known for creating attire for many top-tier Japanese and international figure skaters, shares the passion and inspiration behind her craft.

An American rapper explains why he joined anti-nuclear groups after uncovering the legacy of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The host visits a store selling folding fans, which are popular because the shape of the open fan symbolizes increasing prosperity.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the work of wildlife vet Saito Keisuke, who treats and releases many birds injured by human activity while working to prevent such accidents.

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.

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

The filmmakers take a trip along the Setagaya Line, a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward, and explore a flea market and a temple brimming with cats.

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

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

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

Kataoka Ainosuke presents the story of the skilled warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune, exploring how he has been immortalized in many kabuki plays.

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

The host explores "kemari," an ancient football game, examining how the game is played and how the balls are made.

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.

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

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

International scholars examine various cultural aspects of Japan in bold, original ways, as they explore the nation's lifestyle and traditions.

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

The host explores "kemari," an ancient football game, examining how the game is played and how the balls are made.