NHK World TV

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.

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.

Cyclists explore Japan's scenery, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in lesser-known areas of the country.

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

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

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

The crew visits Shimane Prefecture to explore red Sekishu roof tiles, which are designed for cold and snowy weather.

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.

Explore the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Japan.

A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the scenery of Nikko, a town famous for its national park and Tokugawa Leyasu's mausoleum.

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.

Cyclists explore Japan's scenery, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in lesser-known areas of the country.

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

Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to kiru or to wear.

The filmmaker presents poetic videos in collaboration with Mine Kawakami, a renowned pianist, to make one experience the seasons of Yamato, a former province in Japan.

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.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

The filmmakers explore the role of the gyoji, or referee, in sumo wrestling before and after a tournament.

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

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

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

The crew visits Shimane Prefecture to explore red Sekishu roof tiles, which are designed for cold and snowy weather.

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.

Explore the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Japan.

A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the scenery of Nikko, a town famous for its national park and Tokugawa Leyasu's mausoleum.

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.

Cyclists explore Japan's scenery, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in lesser-known areas of the country.

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

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

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

The crew visits Shimane Prefecture to explore red Sekishu roof tiles, which are designed for cold and snowy weather.

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

Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to kiru or to wear.

The filmmaker presents poetic videos in collaboration with Mine Kawakami, a renowned pianist, to make one experience the seasons of Yamato, a former province in Japan.

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.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

The filmmakers explore the role of the gyoji, or referee, in sumo wrestling before and after a tournament.

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

A panel of experts examines unsolved cases in Japan and abroad, exploring both the investigative roadblocks and their impact on society.

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

The hosts explore collections of artifacts at the Tokyo National Museum and a special exhibition celebrating 150 years of the museum.

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

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic catalogue of channels dubbed into English.

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-3.

The filmmakers present a variety of stories on Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

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.

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga that are beloved by fans and an exploration of what makes them so popular.

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 heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with tall peaks. Its extraordinary, intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

The filmmaker sheds light on US influences in Okinawa Prefecture, a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan, through time-lapse footage.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

The filmmakers explore the role of the gyoji, or referee, in sumo wrestling before and after a tournament.

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 Zuiki Matsuri, a festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables and parades in the streets during early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

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

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

The filmmakers examine how land swindlers defrauded $50 million from a Japanese housing giant in 2017.

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

The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with tall peaks. Its extraordinary, intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

The filmmaker sheds light on US influences in Okinawa Prefecture, a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan, through time-lapse footage.

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

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga that are beloved by fans and an exploration of what makes them so popular.

Rocco, who likes to play with Rockie's group, goes missing after Rockie tells him that he is too small to join.

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.

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

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 filmmakers present a variety of stories on Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

The filmmaker visits Gunma and meets Kotaro, a cat living in an inn in Kusatsu Onsen, and Mike, who lives in a daruma doll shop in Takasaki City.

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

The filmmakers visit Tottori to explore a unique beef-bone ramen, a simple local dish with surprising flavors.

The filmmakers shed light on Zuiki Matsuri, a festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables and parades in the streets during early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

Tomanik, from Poland, tends to make long explanations when speaking Japanese, so he learns how to express himself more directly by role-playing.

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

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

The filmmakers examine how land swindlers defrauded $50 million from a Japanese housing giant in 2017.

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

The hosts explore collections of artifacts at the Tokyo National Museum and a special exhibition celebrating 150 years of the museum.

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

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga that are beloved by fans and an exploration of what makes them so popular.

Rocco, who likes to play with Rockie's group, goes missing after Rockie tells him that he is too small to join.

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.

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

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 filmmakers present a variety of stories on Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

The filmmaker visits Gunma and meets Kotaro, a cat living in an inn in Kusatsu Onsen, and Mike, who lives in a daruma doll shop in Takasaki City.

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

The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with tall peaks. Its extraordinary, intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

The filmmaker sheds light on US influences in Okinawa Prefecture, a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan, through time-lapse footage.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

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

The filmmakers visit Tottori to explore a unique beef-bone ramen, a simple local dish with surprising flavors.

The filmmakers shed light on Zuiki Matsuri, a festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables and parades in the streets during early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

Tomanik, from Poland, tends to make long explanations when speaking Japanese, so he learns how to express himself more directly by role-playing.

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

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

The filmmakers examine how land swindlers defrauded $50 million from a Japanese housing giant in 2017.

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

The hosts explore collections of artifacts at the Tokyo National Museum and a special exhibition celebrating 150 years of the museum.

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

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga that are beloved by fans and an exploration of what makes them so popular.

Rocco, who likes to play with Rockie's group, goes missing after Rockie tells him that he is too small to join.

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.

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

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 filmmakers present a variety of stories on Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

The filmmaker visits Gunma and meets Kotaro, a cat living in an inn in Kusatsu Onsen, and Mike, who lives in a daruma doll shop in Takasaki City.

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

The filmmakers visit Tottori to explore a unique beef-bone ramen, a simple local dish with surprising flavors.

The filmmakers shed light on Zuiki Matsuri, a festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables and parades in the streets during early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

Tomanik, from Poland, tends to make long explanations when speaking Japanese, so he learns how to express himself more directly by role-playing.

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

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

The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with tall peaks. Its extraordinary, intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

The filmmaker sheds light on US influences in Okinawa Prefecture, a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan, through time-lapse footage.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

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

Elsa is from the Faroe Islands, and her two children attend a Japanese public school. She feels sad that she cannot always help them because of the language barrier.

Japanese researchers develop rice that can withstand hotter summers and stronger typhoons, challenges brought on by severe climate change.

The crew visits Shimane Prefecture to explore red Sekishu roof tiles, which are designed for cold and snowy weather.

Individuals from across the globe who have settled in Japan share insights into their daily lives and the hardships they face in the country.

A variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Shuri Castle.

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

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

What should one say in Japanese when seeing something for the first time and wanting to know what it is?

Ramune, a descendant of Japanese emigrants to Brazil, performs rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling, in multiple languages and helps foreigners experience Japanese culture.

The filmmakers explore services provided by the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo to support foreign residents with disaster prevention and daily life.

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

Explores the legend of two gods, Izanagi and Izanami, who were the founders of Japan and passed the country on to the people.

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

Explore the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Japan.

A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the scenery of Nikko, a town famous for its national park and Tokugawa Leyasu's mausoleum.

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

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

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

Individuals from across the globe who have settled in Japan share insights into their daily lives and the hardships they face in the country.

A variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.