NHK World TV

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.

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

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

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

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.

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 hosts learn about Japan's food culture as they explore the country to find unique Japanese food and attempt to trace their original sources.

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

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

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

Oyama Shuichi introduces his method of increasing vegetation using household waste to combat desertification in Niger.

Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, knowledge of medicinal herbs is shared with younger generations.

The filmmakers shed light on the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay as shown in an artwork where a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

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

Oyama Shuichi introduces his method of increasing vegetation using household waste to combat desertification in Niger.

Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, knowledge of medicinal herbs is shared with younger generations.

The filmmakers shed light on the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay as shown in an artwork where a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

The host sheds light on various aspects of Japan that demonstrate the country's uniqueness and innovation in a wide range of fields.

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

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

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.

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