NHK World TV

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

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.

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 filmmakers explore why customers visit a large thrift store near Tokyo, which offers a variety of second-hand goods.

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.

Photographer Ishikawa Mao discusses her personal journey and explains the intentions behind her work documenting the lives of people in Okinawa.

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

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan, including special projects they have launched to support their home communities.

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.

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 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.

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.

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

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

Photographer Ishikawa Mao discusses her personal journey and explains the intentions behind her work documenting the lives of people in Okinawa.

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

A group of young men and women come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly cooked seafood.

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

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 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.

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

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

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan, including special projects they have launched to support their home communities.

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

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.

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

In this series, prestigious award-winning programs produced by broadcasters across Japan.

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

Successful professionals from various fields discuss how they overcame obstacles.

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.

Experts help uncover the history of Japan and its people through important stories vital to the country's culture.

Peter MacMillan discusses the theme of love in the Manyoshu, the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry.

Enormous floats called "neputa," decorated with vibrant images and sometimes featuring wire-frame 3D figures, are paraded through the streets during the Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri.

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

Lemi Duncan explores efforts to better understand the underlying mechanisms of slab avalanches and to protect lives from this disaster.

Fashion designer Miyamae Yoshiyuki visits Kochi's Sunday market to discover how communication strengthens the local community.

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

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

In this series, prestigious award-winning programs produced by broadcasters across Japan.

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

Experts help uncover the history of Japan and its people through important stories vital to the country's culture.

Peter MacMillan discusses the theme of love in the Manyoshu, the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry.

Enormous floats called "neputa," decorated with vibrant images and sometimes featuring wire-frame 3D figures, are paraded through the streets during the Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri.

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.

Successful professionals from various fields discuss how they overcame obstacles.

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

Lemi Duncan explores efforts to better understand the underlying mechanisms of slab avalanches and to protect lives from this disaster.

Fashion designer Miyamae Yoshiyuki visits Kochi's Sunday market to discover how communication strengthens the local community.

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

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

In this series, prestigious award-winning programs produced by broadcasters across Japan.

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 beautiful scenery of Seto Inland Sea, located in between Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu.

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.

Successful professionals from various fields discuss how they overcame obstacles.

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

Experts help uncover the history of Japan and its people through important stories vital to the country's culture.

Peter MacMillan discusses the theme of love in the Manyoshu, the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry.

Enormous floats called "neputa," decorated with vibrant images and sometimes featuring wire-frame 3D figures, are paraded through the streets during the Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri.

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

Lemi Duncan explores efforts to better understand the underlying mechanisms of slab avalanches and to protect lives from this disaster.

Fashion designer Miyamae Yoshiyuki visits Kochi's Sunday market to discover how communication strengthens the local community.

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

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

In this series, prestigious award-winning programs produced by broadcasters across Japan.

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 beautiful scenery of Seto Inland Sea, located in between Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu.

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.

Successful professionals from various fields discuss how they overcame obstacles.

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

Lemi Duncan explores efforts to better understand the underlying mechanisms of slab avalanches and to protect lives from this disaster.

Fashion designer Miyamae Yoshiyuki visits Kochi's Sunday market to discover how communication strengthens the local community.

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

Experts help uncover the history of Japan and its people through important stories vital to the country's culture.

Peter MacMillan discusses the theme of love in the Manyoshu, the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry.

Enormous floats called "neputa," decorated with vibrant images and sometimes featuring wire-frame 3D figures, are paraded through the streets during the Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri.

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

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

Experts give a breakdown of the sumo world through in-depth analyses and unique stats, revealing the secrets and techniques of the traditional Japanese sport.

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

Staying in the groove with updates from the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

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.

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

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.

A close-up look at cities around the world, from the eyes of a tourist on foot.

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

The host explores the variety and charm of boxed meals that are sold at train stations in Japan, prepared primarily for consumption during train journeys.

The host visits shops across Kyoto to explore the world of oyatsu, or traditional Japanese snacks and treats.

With a falling birthrate, school closures are on the rise in Japan, and things like desks and chairs have no place to go; Doi Kenji upcycles these discards into stylish and unique interior items.