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.

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

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

Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the latest treatments.

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.

Nakajima Hiromitsu discusses how he creates supportive devices for elite para-athletes and how he helps them achieve their peak performance.

Explores how sumo wrestling bouts are refereed by professionals known as gyojis, with insights from experts about their role both in and out of the ring.

The filmmakers shed light on a woman in Hiroshima Prefecture who preserves the memories of atomic bomb survivors in her hometown.

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.

Top Japanese scientists delve into the worlds of technology and natural science.

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 filmmakers spotlight various aspects of Japan through its landscapes, wildlife, art, culture, governance and lifestyle.

Chef Saito and Chef Rika prepare two Japanese-style stir-fry menus, including crispy pork with myoga and stir-fried eggplants.

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.

Nakajima Hiromitsu discusses how he creates supportive devices for elite para-athletes and how he helps them achieve their peak performance.

Explores how sumo wrestling bouts are refereed by professionals known as gyojis, with insights from experts about their role both in and out of the ring.

The filmmakers shed light on a woman in Hiroshima Prefecture who preserves the memories of atomic bomb survivors in her hometown.

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 filmmaker captures the struggle of Wajima's ama divers, who seek to restore the damaged seabed after 2024's devastating natural disasters.

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

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

Top Japanese scientists delve into the worlds of technology and natural science.

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 filmmakers spotlight various aspects of Japan through its landscapes, wildlife, art, culture, governance and lifestyle.

Chef Saito and Chef Rika prepare two Japanese-style stir-fry menus, including crispy pork with myoga and stir-fried eggplants.

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

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and latest trends coexist while uncovering many surprises along the way.

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

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

Experts talk about the evolution of cosmetic sponges and how they are manufactured to achieve their specific capabilities.

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.

Top Japanese scientists delve into the worlds of technology and natural science.

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

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

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

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and latest trends coexist while uncovering many surprises along the way.

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.

Experts talk about the evolution of cosmetic sponges and how they are manufactured to achieve their specific capabilities.

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

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.

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

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

Top Japanese scientists delve into the worlds of technology and natural science.

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

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and latest trends coexist while uncovering many surprises along the way.

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

Michie Yasufuso, a Brazilian of Japanese descent, works in Kanagawa Prefecture with foreign residents in Japan and helps them learn Japanese.

Experts give a breakdown of the sumo world through in-depth analyses and unique stats, revealing the secrets and techniques of the traditional Japanese sport.

The narrator sheds light on the renowned hot springs of Beppu, a city in Oita Prefecture on the east coast of Kyushu island.

We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle.

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

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

Experts talk about the evolution of cosmetic sponges and how they are manufactured to achieve their specific capabilities.

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.

A visit to Kesennuma, Japan, a sanma port in Tohoku, to learn about the popular fish that glitters like a sword.

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

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and latest trends coexist while uncovering many surprises along the way.

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

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

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

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

Experts talk about the evolution of cosmetic sponges and how they are manufactured to achieve their specific capabilities.

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

Michie Yasufuso, a Brazilian of Japanese descent, works in Kanagawa Prefecture with foreign residents in Japan and helps them learn Japanese.

Experts give a breakdown of the sumo world through in-depth analyses and unique stats, revealing the secrets and techniques of the traditional Japanese sport.

The narrator sheds light on the renowned hot springs of Beppu, a city in Oita Prefecture on the east coast of Kyushu island.

We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle.

Top Japanese scientists delve into the worlds of technology and natural science.

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.

A visit to Kesennuma, Japan, a sanma port in Tohoku, to learn about the popular fish that glitters like a sword.

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

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and latest trends coexist while uncovering many surprises along the way.

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

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

Experts talk about the evolution of cosmetic sponges and how they are manufactured to achieve their specific capabilities.

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

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

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

The filmmakers shed light on professional connoisseurs working at Japan's first central wholesale market and the strong ties between buyers and sellers.

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

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.

A visit to Kesennuma, Japan, a sanma port in Tohoku, to learn about the popular fish that glitters like a sword.

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 filmmakers shed light on professional connoisseurs working at Japan's first central wholesale market and the strong ties between buyers and sellers.