NHK World TV

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.

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

Edo Kiriko cut glass techniques have been passed from artisan to artisan for over 100 years. As an increasing number of women are pursuing the craft, they create popular new designs.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple showcase their kitchen and prepare tasty delicacies from their seasonal cookbook, including shiba-zuke pickles.

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

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

The filmmakers take a look at the history of Gojinjo Taiko, a powerful performance by masked drummers that originated hundreds of years ago in Japan.

The host sheds light on Tanaka Takashi, also known as Tanaka Isson, a Japanese Nihonga painter from the Showa period, particularly noted for his flower-and-bird paintings of the Amami Islands.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Hayashiya Tsuruko, a rakugo storyteller who breaks new ground by reinterpreting the traditional art form from a woman's perspective, shares her message for modern audiences.

Robin Barde learns more about nira by following its cultivation process in a greenhouse and savoring various dishes made with the ingredient.

The filmmakers shed light on kabuki theaters on hiatus, people enjoying the nightlife in a bustling neighborhood and a celebrity sighting.

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

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.

The host explores how private railway companies in Greater Tokyo focus on community growth and help redevelop areas along their train lines.

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.

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.

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

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

Hayashiya Tsuruko, a rakugo storyteller who breaks new ground by reinterpreting the traditional art form from a woman's perspective, shares her message for modern audiences.

Robin Barde learns more about nira by following its cultivation process in a greenhouse and savoring various dishes made with the ingredient.

The filmmakers shed light on kabuki theaters on hiatus, people enjoying the nightlife in a bustling neighborhood and a celebrity sighting.

An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine, and way of life. In addition, understand Japanese life outside major metropolitan areas.

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.

The host explores how private railway companies in Greater Tokyo focus on community growth and help redevelop areas along their train lines.

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.

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.

This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and publ

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.

Gunma-chan embarks on exciting adventures in Gunma Prefecture, exploring its traditions, culture, and specialties.

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

The host explores how private railway companies in Greater Tokyo focus on community growth and help redevelop areas along their train lines.

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

The filmmakers shed light on various people and marine animals living with drift ice on the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk in Hokkaido Prefecture.

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

This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and publ