NHK World TV

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 spend three days investigating why customers visit a yakiniku restaurant caters specifically to lone diners in Shinbashi, Tokyo.

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

The host explores how private railway companies in Greater Tokyo focus on community growth and help redevelop areas along their train lines.

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

This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and publ

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

Blacksmith Kurosaki Yu, specializing in Echizen cutlery, discusses his work and why his crafts are sought after by chefs around the world.

Leading scientists examine the underlying reasons for the decline of chum salmon migrating to Japan and propose mitigation strategies.

Aditya travels to Japan to find a better way to produce fabric after witnessing how India's textile industry operates. While there, he works with a start-up that is hoping to change how clothes are created.

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.

This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and publ

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.

Blacksmith Kurosaki Yu, specializing in Echizen cutlery, discusses his work and why his crafts are sought after by chefs around the world.

Leading scientists examine the underlying reasons for the decline of chum salmon migrating to Japan and propose mitigation strategies.

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

Interval walking training, developed in Japan, attracts global attention; scientific findings show that alternating between fast walking and slow walking promotes health.

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.

This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and publ

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.

Aditya travels to Japan to find a better way to produce fabric after witnessing how India's textile industry operates. While there, he works with a start-up that is hoping to change how clothes are created.

Reporter Ishii Terumi showcases the latest model of a massage chair. Engineer Ode Kentaro gives an explanation about massage chairs.

Peter Barakan explores the developments of onigiri, from colorful styles generating a buzz on social media to convenience stores continuing to develop new products.

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

Fujita Hisao, a 71-year-old diver, works to educate people about the significance of the ocean ecosystem and the endangered lives of sea lions.

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

A 27-year-old Japanese mountaineer achieved the feat of crossing a watershed that runs across Hokkaido Prefecture; we see the chronicles of his journey as he confronts the harsh nature and examines his life.

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.

An expert explores the moon's influence on Japanese culture, history and art, connecting its traditional significance to the new technologies being developed to study it.

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.

As different colors, blue and yellow can make green by getting together, similarly different lives can coexist by helping each other. This is a program to develop the mind of living together.

A comprehensive compilation of insightful tales that cater to the interests of young viewers by incorporating elements of humor.

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

Peter MacMillan discusses the theme of business in the Manyoshu, the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry.

Men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire during the Fire Prevention Festival, Hibuse Matsuri.

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

How can we reduce our burden on the global environment? We'll share some simple, practical ideas about little things each of us can do right now to help create a healthier society.

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

Graphic designer Sato Taku visits Miyazaki to explore the crowded signs of the city's local bars for inspiration.

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

Fujita Hisao, a 71-year-old diver, works to educate people about the significance of the ocean ecosystem and the endangered lives of sea lions.

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

A 27-year-old Japanese mountaineer achieved the feat of crossing a watershed that runs across Hokkaido Prefecture; we see the chronicles of his journey as he confronts the harsh nature and examines his life.

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

Peter MacMillan discusses the theme of business in the Manyoshu, the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry.

Men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire during the Fire Prevention Festival, Hibuse Matsuri.

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.

As different colors, blue and yellow can make green by getting together, similarly different lives can coexist by helping each other. This is a program to develop the mind of living together.

A comprehensive compilation of insightful tales that cater to the interests of young viewers by incorporating elements of humor.

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.

An expert explores the moon's influence on Japanese culture, history and art, connecting its traditional significance to the new technologies being developed to study it.

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

How can we reduce our burden on the global environment? We'll share some simple, practical ideas about little things each of us can do right now to help create a healthier society.

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

Graphic designer Sato Taku visits Miyazaki to explore the crowded signs of the city's local bars for inspiration.

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

Fujita Hisao, a 71-year-old diver, works to educate people about the significance of the ocean ecosystem and the endangered lives of sea lions.

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

A 27-year-old Japanese mountaineer achieved the feat of crossing a watershed that runs across Hokkaido Prefecture; we see the chronicles of his journey as he confronts the harsh nature and examines his life.

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.

As different colors, blue and yellow can make green by getting together, similarly different lives can coexist by helping each other. This is a program to develop the mind of living together.

A comprehensive compilation of insightful tales that cater to the interests of young viewers by incorporating elements of humor.

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.

An expert explores the moon's influence on Japanese culture, history and art, connecting its traditional significance to the new technologies being developed to study it.

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

Peter MacMillan discusses the theme of business in the Manyoshu, the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry.

Men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire during the Fire Prevention Festival, Hibuse Matsuri.

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

How can we reduce our burden on the global environment? We'll share some simple, practical ideas about little things each of us can do right now to help create a healthier society.

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

Graphic designer Sato Taku visits Miyazaki to explore the crowded signs of the city's local bars for inspiration.

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

Fujita Hisao, a 71-year-old diver, works to educate people about the significance of the ocean ecosystem and the endangered lives of sea lions.

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

A 27-year-old Japanese mountaineer achieved the feat of crossing a watershed that runs across Hokkaido Prefecture; we see the chronicles of his journey as he confronts the harsh nature and examines his life.

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.

As different colors, blue and yellow can make green by getting together, similarly different lives can coexist by helping each other. This is a program to develop the mind of living together.

A comprehensive compilation of insightful tales that cater to the interests of young viewers by incorporating elements of humor.

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.

An expert explores the moon's influence on Japanese culture, history and art, connecting its traditional significance to the new technologies being developed to study it.

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

How can we reduce our burden on the global environment? We'll share some simple, practical ideas about little things each of us can do right now to help create a healthier society.

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

Graphic designer Sato Taku visits Miyazaki to explore the crowded signs of the city's local bars for inspiration.

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

Peter MacMillan discusses the theme of business in the Manyoshu, the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry.

Men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire during the Fire Prevention Festival, Hibuse Matsuri.

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.

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.

Matsuyama City was once home to author Natsume Soseki; two cats living there show us a beautiful garden and other historical scenery; at a temple, a cat gets breakfast from a monk and naps in a tree.

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

A ride through Hokkaido in early summer; we meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation; a trainer of an unusual horse race.

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.

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in many aspects of daily life and experiments that help visualize sequences and predict future outcomes.

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

The filmmakers head to Bari, Italy and explore the landscape by foot.

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

The filmmakers showcase scenic views of Hokkaido Prefecture and explore its famous products: fresh dairy and oysters.

The filmmakers spotlight the satoyama style of living and the customs that influenced life in the ancient capital of Kyoto.

Dong Quoc Dung, a Vietnamese man working in Japan, learns how to accurately relay messages in Japanese.

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