NHK World TV

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

The host explores Shiina Takayuki's innovative approach and his aspirations for the evolution of Edo "kiriko," a 200-year-old craft distinguished by vibrant colored glass.

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

For three days, the filmmakers interview visitors of an amusement arcade near Tokyo about the appeal of games that offer no cash or prizes, no matter how many tokens are won.

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

A unique project along Tokyo's JR Ome Line is turning the area's empty homes into hotel rooms with one station currently acting as the front desk. The filmmakers explore how tourism is revitalizing the community.

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

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

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.

Experts examine how geopolitical frictions undermine a collective response to rising global temperatures.

The filmmaker examines how an organic farmer who moved from France to Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture, is trying to change the town's image after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.

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

The filmmaker sheds light on the children of migrant families who pick up musical instruments in the hope of having a brighter future.

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

The host explores Shiina Takayuki's innovative approach and his aspirations for the evolution of Edo "kiriko," a 200-year-old craft distinguished by vibrant colored glass.

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.

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

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

Ishikawa Naohito creates opportunities for Sri Lankans to enrich their lives. His projects include an organic vegetable business and a massage salon employing the visually impaired.

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

The filmmaker sheds light on the children of migrant families who pick up musical instruments in the hope of having a brighter future.

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.

Experts examine how geopolitical frictions undermine a collective response to rising global temperatures.

With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh; discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

The mechanism behind vitamin D's bone-strengthening effects and its potential impact on cancer.

The host explores Shiina Takayuki's innovative approach and his aspirations for the evolution of Edo "kiriko," a 200-year-old craft distinguished by vibrant colored glass.

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.

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

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

The filmmaker sheds light on the children of migrant families who pick up musical instruments in the hope of having a brighter future.

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

The filmmaker examines how an organic farmer who moved from France to Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture, is trying to change the town's image after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Reporter Ishii Terumi explores the history behind the invention of smokeless grills, learning about the first model and its mechanics.

Roughly 90% of Japan's plastic models are made in Shizuoka, an area whose manufacturing roots date back to shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. Peter Barakan explores the latest developments for Japan's superb plastic models.

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

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

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

The charms of the cruising boom are explored in a rail trip through Japan.

The filmmakers present a variety of stories on Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

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.

Nithya and Kalyan are parting ways even though the court gives them six months to reconsider their divorce; to further complicate things, lockdown hits and makes them stay in the same apartment.

The host demonstrates how one can make an ant out of clay and wire without looking at a reference.

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

Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

Discover the story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodblock print series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boats caught in the wave have a reason.