NHK World TV

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.

The host explores the stories behind Japanese automated ginjo koji makers and the intricate sake brewing process.

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 host examines various sumo wrestling techniques, highlighting their effectiveness in securing a win and their levels of difficulty.

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.

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.

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 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 host examines various sumo wrestling techniques, highlighting their effectiveness in securing a win and their levels of difficulty.

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.

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.

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

Peter MacMillan explores the history and culture behind Japanese words related to feet and legs.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Jessie Shaku Hokai presides over services and organizes various events as the abbess of a Buddhist temple; Rohimat Tri Saputra works at a Welsh onion farm, hoping to grow the produce back home in Indonesia.

The filmmakers explore the production of Hagi ware, a style of Japanese pottery prized in tea ceremonies, captured through masterful time-lapse.

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

Yoshida Miyako, a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet, explains the challenges Japanese ballet faces on the international stage.

Witness the virtual excursion from an airplane and take a look at the wonderful view during the flight to Fukuoka from an airplane window.

The filmmakers explore two differing local takes on ramen, the food that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction.

Japan is a seismically active land, the Edo period is no exception; in the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, a guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.

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

Peter MacMillan explores the history and culture behind Japanese words related to feet and legs.

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.

The host explores the latest findings from Kyushu University, which reveal two crucial markers for early dementia..

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

Jessie Shaku Hokai presides over services and organizes various events as the abbess of a Buddhist temple; Rohimat Tri Saputra works at a Welsh onion farm, hoping to grow the produce back home in Indonesia.

The filmmakers explore the production of Hagi ware, a style of Japanese pottery prized in tea ceremonies, captured through masterful time-lapse.

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

Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.

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

Peter MacMillan explores the history and culture behind Japanese words related to feet and legs.

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.

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

Yoshida Miyako, a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet, explains the challenges Japanese ballet faces on the international stage.

Witness the virtual excursion from an airplane and take a look at the wonderful view during the flight to Fukuoka from an airplane window.

The filmmakers explore two differing local takes on ramen, the food that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction.

Japan is a seismically active land, the Edo period is no exception; in the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, a guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.

The host explores the importance of handwriting in the digital age and the studies on how writing by hand is good for the brain.

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.

The host explores the latest findings from Kyushu University, which reveal two crucial markers for early dementia..

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

Jessie Shaku Hokai presides over services and organizes various events as the abbess of a Buddhist temple; Rohimat Tri Saputra works at a Welsh onion farm, hoping to grow the produce back home in Indonesia.

The filmmakers explore the production of Hagi ware, a style of Japanese pottery prized in tea ceremonies, captured through masterful time-lapse.

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

Peter MacMillan explores the history and culture behind Japanese words related to feet and legs.

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.

Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.

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.

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

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

The host explores the latest findings from Kyushu University, which reveal two crucial markers for early dementia..

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 Rika presents an easy-to-follow recipe for ginger chicken wings for two servings.

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.

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

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.

The host explores the latest findings from Kyushu University, which reveal two crucial markers for early dementia..

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.

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

Nakahara Sachiko talks about her work of translating the aesthetics of popular Japanese characters from comics and animes into live-action costumes.

Learning about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui; the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers.

The filmmakers examine a print of a mother comforting her son after having a bad dream, showing how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

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 traditional papercraft, origami, has come to be used in engineering, as researchers observe insects and other specimens to develop `crease patterns' that can be utilised in diverse fields.

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 Rika presents an easy-to-follow recipe for ginger chicken wings for two servings.

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.

Nakahara Sachiko talks about her work of translating the aesthetics of popular Japanese characters from comics and animes into live-action costumes.

Learning about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui; the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers.

The filmmakers examine a print of a mother comforting her son after having a bad dream, showing how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

People in Japan are living longer, a trend that's bringing a private struggle into the public eye. The filmmakers look at the toll that continence issues take on the elderly as they adjust to late life.

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 traditional papercraft, origami, has come to be used in engineering, as researchers observe insects and other specimens to develop `crease patterns' that can be utilised in diverse fields.

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 Rika presents an easy-to-follow recipe for ginger chicken wings for two servings.

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.

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

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

Kaneko Reo runs workshops to train new stonemasons to repair terraced fields across Japan.

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

Japan's traditional papercraft, origami, has come to be used in engineering, as researchers observe insects and other specimens to develop `crease patterns' that can be utilised in diverse fields.

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

A kabuki princess with a magical helmet is caught in the middle of warring clans. With the help of her magical helmet and magical foxes, she is determined to save her lover's life.

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.

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.

Kaneko Reo runs workshops to train new stonemasons to repair terraced fields across Japan.

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

A kabuki princess with a magical helmet is caught in the middle of warring clans. With the help of her magical helmet and magical foxes, she is determined to save her lover's life.

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

Japan's traditional papercraft, origami, has come to be used in engineering, as researchers observe insects and other specimens to develop `crease patterns' that can be utilised in diverse fields.

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.

Kitajima Masaaki discusses his paper on how the spread of COVID-19 could be tracked by monitoring wastewater, exploring its impact on infectious disease control.

In winter, a group of people from Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda hike up the mountains of Yoshino for kudzu.

The filmmakers shed light on pilgrims purifying themselves in a waterfall before continuing their journey to a sacred mountain.

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.

Kaneko Reo runs workshops to train new stonemasons to repair terraced fields across 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.

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.

A kabuki princess with a magical helmet is caught in the middle of warring clans. With the help of her magical helmet and magical foxes, she is determined to save her lover's life.

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.

Kitajima Masaaki discusses his paper on how the spread of COVID-19 could be tracked by monitoring wastewater, exploring its impact on infectious disease control.

In winter, a group of people from Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda hike up the mountains of Yoshino for kudzu.

The filmmakers shed light on pilgrims purifying themselves in a waterfall before continuing their journey to a sacred mountain.

Japan's traditional papercraft, origami, has come to be used in engineering, as researchers observe insects and other specimens to develop `crease patterns' that can be utilised in diverse fields.

Kaneko Reo runs workshops to train new stonemasons to repair terraced fields across 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.

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.

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

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

A kabuki princess with a magical helmet is caught in the middle of warring clans. With the help of her magical helmet and magical foxes, she is determined to save her lover's life.

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

The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years.

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 various businesses established in the spaces under Japan's elevated train tracks.

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 ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years.