NHK World TV

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.

Scientists uncover fungi's surprising abilities, including regulating body clocks and potential Parkinson's treatment; Tokyo University's research reveals mushrooms as unexpected heroes in medicine, promising health breakthroughs.

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.

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.

Reporters visit Tokyo's fresh food market and explore various recipes that celebrate ingredients sourced from across Japan.

A mother and daughter brave the rain to visit their local bathhouse, exchanging words with a young girl along the way. The filmmakers examine how the painting highlights bathing as an essential part of life for the townspeople.

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

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

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

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.

Reporter Janni Olsson tries fishing in an icy lake for wakasagi, a small 10-centimeter fish, and explores various wakasagi dishes in Japanese and French cuisines.

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.

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.

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

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.

Reporters visit Tokyo's fresh food market and explore various recipes that celebrate ingredients sourced from across Japan.

A mother and daughter brave the rain to visit their local bathhouse, exchanging words with a young girl along the way. The filmmakers examine how the painting highlights bathing as an essential part of life for the townspeople.

Scientists uncover fungi's surprising abilities, including regulating body clocks and potential Parkinson's treatment; Tokyo University's research reveals mushrooms as unexpected heroes in medicine, promising health breakthroughs.

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.

Reporter Janni Olsson tries fishing in an icy lake for wakasagi, a small 10-centimeter fish, and explores various wakasagi dishes in Japanese and French cuisines.

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.

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

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 explore the significance of flora in traditional and modern Kyoto life and the centennial celebration of Japan's oldest public botanical garden.

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.

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.

Reporter Janni Olsson tries fishing in an icy lake for wakasagi, a small 10-centimeter fish, and explores various wakasagi dishes in Japanese and French cuisines.

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

The filmmakers take a look at nori tsukudani, a beloved rice topping in Japan that is uniquely made with local seaweed harvested from Tokyo Bay.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

Goran Vaage, a Norwegian sociolinguist, discusses his research on Japanese laughter. He examines how comedy plays a vital role in daily communication and building social connections.

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

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

Features shimauta, a traditional form of music that hails from the Amami Islands, an archipelago that was once part of the Ryukyu Kingdom in southern Japan.

The filmmakers explore the significance of flora in traditional and modern Kyoto life and the centennial celebration of Japan's oldest public botanical garden.