NHK World TV

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.

Nikki Tsukamoto Kininmonth learns about heat-resistant labels and meets Takehisa Kenji, the CEO of a company that manufactures them.

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

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.

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.

The "dohyo" is a sacred stage for sumo wrestling. There are some secrets and beliefs associated with its creation.

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

Microscopic euglena algae helps produce an adhesive that could be used in car manufacturing.

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.

The filmmakers shed light on the resilience of the local entrepreneurs in Miyagi, Japan, after the region was struck by a tsunami.

Reporter Safiya Quinley visits a wagyu farm and explores various dishes that bring out wagyu's unique texture and flavor.

The host examines "The Garden of the Shika Chaya," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Utagawa Toyokuni that features townspeople in an open-air teahouse.

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

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Nikki Tsukamoto Kininmonth learns about heat-resistant labels and meets Takehisa Kenji, the CEO of a company that manufactures them.

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.

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.

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.

Sumo wrestlers perform a sacred ritual to expel evil spirits, which includes drinking water to cleanse and purify their bodies.

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

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Nikki Tsukamoto Kininmonth learns about heat-resistant labels and meets Takehisa Kenji, the CEO of a company that manufactures them.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the resilience of the local entrepreneurs in Miyagi, Japan, after the region was struck by a tsunami.

Reporter Safiya Quinley visits a wagyu farm and explores various dishes that bring out wagyu's unique texture and flavor.

The host examines "The Garden of the Shika Chaya," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Utagawa Toyokuni that features townspeople in an open-air teahouse.

The hosts share the latest stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations while discussing their global impact from multiple perspectives.

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 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.

Nikki Tsukamoto Kininmonth learns about heat-resistant labels and meets Takehisa Kenji, the CEO of a company that manufactures them.

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.

Sumo wrestlers perform a sacred ritual to expel evil spirits, which includes drinking water to cleanse and purify their bodies.

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

The filmmakers explore fall landmarks in Saga-Arashiyama, including Horin-ji Temple and Togetsukyo Bridge, and various traditions to enjoy the season.

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

News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

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.

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.

Sumo wrestlers perform a sacred ritual to expel evil spirits, which includes drinking water to cleanse and purify their bodies.