NHK World TV

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

The founder of a local supermarket specializing in seafood teams up with a supermarket chain to keep its 50 years of legacy alive.

Chef Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto visit their neighbor to learn how to make pickles.

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

The host takes a look at Japanese words related to hair and explores the unique culture behind them.

The host teaches how to ask the price of an item in a goods store in Japanese through an illustrated scenario.

The filmmakers shed light on Japan's multicultural society, foreigners's perspectives on Japan, tips on student exchange programs and disaster preparedness.

The host presents the updates on Thailand's general election in early February 2026 and the opinions of the voters.

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

Matsuo Takahiro has gained international recognition for installations that fuse light with cutting-edge technology. He talks about how he creates his one-of-a-kind light art.

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

The filmmakers examine the painting of two cranes on the edge of a series of paddy fields and discover its hidden meaning.

The host sheds light on the risks of using AI chatbots as supportive companions or making them replicate deceased loved ones.

10 Stories with Cherry Blossoms. These stories highlight Japan's love of Cherry Blossoms.

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

A team of surgeons uses robotic-assisted surgery and artificial intelligence to preserve the anus in patients with rectal cancer.

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.

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

The host takes a look at Japanese words related to hair and explores the unique culture behind them.

The host teaches how to ask the price of an item in a goods store in Japanese through an illustrated scenario.

The filmmakers shed light on Japan's multicultural society, foreigners's perspectives on Japan, tips on student exchange programs and disaster preparedness.

The host presents the updates on Thailand's general election in early February 2026 and the opinions of the voters.

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

The founder of a local supermarket specializing in seafood teams up with a supermarket chain to keep its 50 years of legacy alive.

Chef Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto visit their neighbor to learn how to make pickles.

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.

The filmmakers delve into the lives of Shosanbetsu residents, who rely on a single convenience store for necessities, particularly during the winter.

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

A team of surgeons uses robotic-assisted surgery and artificial intelligence to preserve the anus in patients with rectal cancer.

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 cooks alongside two famous chefs to show viewers how to prepare a number of delicious Japanese dishes within five minutes.

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.

The filmmakers delve into the lives of Shosanbetsu residents, who rely on a single convenience store for necessities, particularly during the winter.

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 host explores various disaster preparedness technologies protecting Japan's cultural properties.

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

A team of surgeons uses robotic-assisted surgery and artificial intelligence to preserve the anus in patients with rectal cancer.

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

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.

Nail artist Kawajiri Mei discusses the inspiration behind her work. She explains how her imagination and unique sense of humour helped her earn widespread recognition.

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

Young students at a private institution meticulously put brush to paper, demonstrating their calligraphy skills.

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.

The filmmakers delve into the lives of Shosanbetsu residents, who rely on a single convenience store for necessities, particularly during the winter.

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

Osaka University assistant professor Shunsuke Shigaki seeks to design a robot that realizes the challenging function of odor detection by recreating the capabilities of the silk moth.

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 cooks alongside two famous chefs to show viewers how to prepare a number of delicious Japanese dishes within five minutes.

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.

Nail artist Kawajiri Mei discusses the inspiration behind her work. She explains how her imagination and unique sense of humour helped her earn widespread recognition.

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

Young students at a private institution meticulously put brush to paper, demonstrating their calligraphy skills.

The filmmakers take a look at hospice-style housing for those with terminal or incurable illnesses in Japan.

The filmmakers delve into the lives of Shosanbetsu residents, who rely on a single convenience store for necessities, particularly during the winter.

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

Osaka University assistant professor Shunsuke Shigaki seeks to design a robot that realizes the challenging function of odor detection by recreating the capabilities of the silk moth.

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.

The filmmakers portray the beauty of famous locations across Japan through time-lapse photography, capturing nature throughout the four seasons.

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 cooks alongside two famous chefs to show viewers how to prepare a number of delicious Japanese dishes within five minutes.

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

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.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple demonstrate the correct way to prepare butterbur miso, also known as coltsfoots miso.

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.

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 filmmakers show how snow melts into water, which is used to grow rice in Yonezawa, and how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines.

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.

The hosts showcase breathtaking images of mountains, natural landscapes and wild animals in Hokkaido, Japan.

Exploring the scenery of Iwate Prefecture and its historic sites representing a Buddhist paradise.

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.

The host explores the story behind one of Tsutaju's most well-known masterpieces, "The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei," which is the artist's debut work.

Osaka University assistant professor Shunsuke Shigaki seeks to design a robot that realizes the challenging function of odor detection by recreating the capabilities of the silk moth.

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

The filmmakers explore the ramen culture and history of Hokkaido Prefecture and the origin story of the Sapporo miso ramen.

The filmmakers shed light on a 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen, which is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-meter mountain.

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

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 filmmakers show how snow melts into water, which is used to grow rice in Yonezawa, and how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines.

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.

Kyle Card hikes along the 621 miles trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan, where he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

The filmmakers portray the beauty of famous locations across Japan through time-lapse photography, capturing nature throughout the four seasons.

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.

The host explores the story behind one of Tsutaju's most well-known masterpieces, "The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei," which is the artist's debut work.

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.

The hosts showcase breathtaking images of mountains, natural landscapes and wild animals in Hokkaido, Japan.

The filmmakers shed light on a 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen, which is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-meter mountain.

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

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 filmmakers show how snow melts into water, which is used to grow rice in Yonezawa, and how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines.

Osaka University assistant professor Shunsuke Shigaki seeks to design a robot that realizes the challenging function of odor detection by recreating the capabilities of the silk moth.

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

Kyle Card hikes along the 621 miles trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan, where he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.

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.

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 portray the beauty of famous locations across Japan through time-lapse photography, capturing nature throughout the four seasons.

Kadota Shunji, president of the Mainstream Association of Persons with Disabilities, discusses his journey and ongoing efforts to empower people with disabilities.

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

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

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.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple demonstrate the correct way to prepare butterbur miso, also known as coltsfoots miso.

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.

The host explores the story behind one of Tsutaju's most well-known masterpieces, "The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei," which is the artist's debut work.

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.

The hosts showcase breathtaking images of mountains, natural landscapes and wild animals in Hokkaido, Japan.

The filmmakers shed light on a 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen, which is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-meter mountain.

Michael gets on a boat with fishermen in Hokkaido and explores various Japanese and fusion dishes made with spear squid.

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

The filmmakers explore the ramen culture and history of Hokkaido Prefecture and the origin story of the Sapporo miso ramen.

The filmmakers shed light on a 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen, which is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-meter mountain.

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.

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.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple demonstrate the correct way to prepare butterbur miso, also known as coltsfoots miso.

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

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

The filmmakers shed light on a 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen, which is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-meter mountain.

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.

The hosts showcase breathtaking images of mountains, natural landscapes and wild animals in Hokkaido, Japan.

The filmmakers shed light on a 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen, which is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-meter mountain.

Kadota Shunji, president of the Mainstream Association of Persons with Disabilities, discusses his journey and ongoing efforts to empower people with disabilities.

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

The host explores the mechanism of ultra-light carbon nanotubes used in the aerospace industry and a jacket fabric that regulates body temperature.

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.

Michael gets on a boat with fishermen in Hokkaido and explores various Japanese and fusion dishes made with spear squid.

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 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.

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.

The filmmakers portray the beauty of famous locations across Japan through time-lapse photography, capturing nature throughout the four seasons.

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.

Kyle Card hikes along the 621 miles trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan, where he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

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

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 portray the beauty of famous locations across Japan through time-lapse photography, capturing nature throughout the four seasons.

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

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

The filmmakers explore the ramen culture and history of Hokkaido Prefecture and the origin story of the Sapporo miso ramen.

For 800 years, the Ogasawara family has taught Japanese etiquette through daily actions, learning how this cultivates self-awareness and understanding of others.

Features the Hida region in Gifu Prefecture, home to some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills.

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

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974; each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

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

Michael gets on a boat with fishermen in Hokkaido and explores various Japanese and fusion dishes made with spear squid.

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.