NHK World TV

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

The filmmakers explore an apartment building in Kobe that offers on-site care for its residents and opens its lounge as a public social hub.

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

The recovery of nearly 4,070 km of destroyed railway network.

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

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

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

In the choir division of a major gospel event, held in New York in May 2025, Tia leads a group of 86 Japanese singers to victory; she tells about the significance of gospel music.

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.

A Brazilian couple share their journey of moving to Shiga Prefecture, Japan, and teaching taekwondo to local children.

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

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

Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro expresses the concept of Satoyama wisdom through delectable dishes prepared using the best locally sourced ingredients.

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.

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

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.

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

In the choir division of a major gospel event, held in New York in May 2025, Tia leads a group of 86 Japanese singers to victory; she tells about the significance of gospel music.

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.

The filmmakers explore how sweet and savory food helps the Edo townspeople keep warm in the snowy winter.

The host discusses hearing loss as a major risk factor for dementia and a rehabilitation program that helps people recognize words while wearing hearing aids.

Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro expresses the concept of Satoyama wisdom through delectable dishes prepared using the best locally sourced ingredients.

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.

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

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

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

A Brazilian couple share their journey of moving to Shiga Prefecture, Japan, and teaching taekwondo to local children.

The host explores the world of capsule figures and meets Miyawaki Shuichi, an expert who shows her an impressive collection.

Peter Barakan explores how people in Japan maintain items using approaches ranging from traditional kintsugi to modern skills.

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

Volodymyr Demchenko shows his video diary providing in-depth details on Ukraine's conflict.

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

The filmmakers visit Akan-Mashu National Park, home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

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

For cycling for beginners, we showcase rides in Kanagawa, featuring Japanese culture with an American twist; Izu, with a steep pass; Fukushima, which has a special riding event.

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.

The host explores words associated with shells through interesting images and music, allowing children to enjoy exploring ideas and details of various designs.

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

The host explores the process of making ryusei rockets that carry prayers from people in the community to the sky.

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

The filmmakers look at how Sendai has transformed into a disaster-resilient city with its multiple defenses and countermeasures taken in its coastal area to minimize damage from a tsunami.

Koike Kazuko finds timeless beauty in used kimonos and transforms them into costumes for the Nishimonai Bon Odori Festival.

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

Volodymyr Demchenko shows his video diary providing in-depth details on Ukraine's conflict.

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

The filmmakers visit Akan-Mashu National Park, home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

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

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

The host explores the process of making ryusei rockets that carry prayers from people in the community to the sky.

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.

The host explores words associated with shells through interesting images and music, allowing children to enjoy exploring ideas and details of various designs.

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.

For cycling for beginners, we showcase rides in Kanagawa, featuring Japanese culture with an American twist; Izu, with a steep pass; Fukushima, which has a special riding event.

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

The filmmakers look at how Sendai has transformed into a disaster-resilient city with its multiple defenses and countermeasures taken in its coastal area to minimize damage from a tsunami.

Koike Kazuko finds timeless beauty in used kimonos and transforms them into costumes for the Nishimonai Bon Odori Festival.

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

Volodymyr Demchenko shows his video diary providing in-depth details on Ukraine's conflict.

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

The filmmakers visit Akan-Mashu National Park, home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

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.

The host explores words associated with shells through interesting images and music, allowing children to enjoy exploring ideas and details of various designs.

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.

For cycling for beginners, we showcase rides in Kanagawa, featuring Japanese culture with an American twist; Izu, with a steep pass; Fukushima, which has a special riding event.

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

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

The host explores the process of making ryusei rockets that carry prayers from people in the community to the sky.

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

The filmmakers look at how Sendai has transformed into a disaster-resilient city with its multiple defenses and countermeasures taken in its coastal area to minimize damage from a tsunami.

Koike Kazuko finds timeless beauty in used kimonos and transforms them into costumes for the Nishimonai Bon Odori Festival.

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

Volodymyr Demchenko shows his video diary providing in-depth details on Ukraine's conflict.

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

The filmmakers visit Akan-Mashu National Park, home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

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.

The host explores words associated with shells through interesting images and music, allowing children to enjoy exploring ideas and details of various designs.

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.

For cycling for beginners, we showcase rides in Kanagawa, featuring Japanese culture with an American twist; Izu, with a steep pass; Fukushima, which has a special riding event.

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

The filmmakers look at how Sendai has transformed into a disaster-resilient city with its multiple defenses and countermeasures taken in its coastal area to minimize damage from a tsunami.

Koike Kazuko finds timeless beauty in used kimonos and transforms them into costumes for the Nishimonai Bon Odori Festival.

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

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

The host explores the process of making ryusei rockets that carry prayers from people in the community to the sky.

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

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

The filmmaker sheds light on factories across Japan running through the night to maintain industrial momentum.

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.

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.

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.

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

Inoue Masae makes koji, an essential fermented ingredient in Japanese cuisine; her methods and her quaint shop have barely changed in generations.

The filmmakers shed light on the art of clamp-resist dyeing, which results in unique color patterns on fabrics.

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