NHK World TV

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

A winter journey on the newly built Taklamakan Desert railroad traces the path of the Silk Road. The line reveals the descendants of ancient cultures and brings changes to local communities.

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

This shrine in Kumamoto Pref. was razed in the 2016 earthquake. The seven-year restoration fused traditional craftsmanship with the latest technology.

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

The crew explores the historic port town of Angra do Heroismo, a designated World Heritage site located on Terceira Island.

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

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

The narrator takes viewers on a linguistic journey through a water bottle, introducing many related vocabulary words.

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.

The filmmakers explore the history of Japanese frozen food and flash freezing technology.

The filmmaker meets a cat that leads him to an overlook of Lake Biwa and discovers another cat hiding in a Shigaraki ceramics shop.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the history and craftsmanship of Arita porcelain ware, used to serve the curry rice bento made with local spices and beef.

The host features Tsubo-niwa gardens, small spaces that are built to provide ventilation to traditional Kyoto Machiya townhouses.

Culinary researcher Nakajima Deco demonstrates how she embodies the waste-free philosophy in her innovative cafe.

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

A winter journey on the newly built Taklamakan Desert railroad traces the path of the Silk Road. The line reveals the descendants of ancient cultures and brings changes to local communities.

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

This shrine in Kumamoto Pref. was razed in the 2016 earthquake. The seven-year restoration fused traditional craftsmanship with the latest technology.

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

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

The narrator takes viewers on a linguistic journey through a water bottle, introducing many related vocabulary words.

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.

The filmmakers explore the history of Japanese frozen food and flash freezing technology.

The filmmaker meets a cat that leads him to an overlook of Lake Biwa and discovers another cat hiding in a Shigaraki ceramics shop.

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

The crew explores the historic port town of Angra do Heroismo, a designated World Heritage site located on Terceira Island.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the history and craftsmanship of Arita porcelain ware, used to serve the curry rice bento made with local spices and beef.

The host features Tsubo-niwa gardens, small spaces that are built to provide ventilation to traditional Kyoto Machiya townhouses.

Culinary researcher Nakajima Deco demonstrates how she embodies the waste-free philosophy in her innovative cafe.

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

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

This shrine in Kumamoto Pref. was razed in the 2016 earthquake. The seven-year restoration fused traditional craftsmanship with the latest technology.

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

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

The narrator takes viewers on a linguistic journey through a water bottle, introducing many related vocabulary words.

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.

The filmmakers explore the history of Japanese frozen food and flash freezing technology.

The filmmaker meets a cat that leads him to an overlook of Lake Biwa and discovers another cat hiding in a Shigaraki ceramics shop.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the history and craftsmanship of Arita porcelain ware, used to serve the curry rice bento made with local spices and beef.

The host features Tsubo-niwa gardens, small spaces that are built to provide ventilation to traditional Kyoto Machiya townhouses.

Culinary researcher Nakajima Deco demonstrates how she embodies the waste-free philosophy in her innovative cafe.

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

The crew explores the historic port town of Angra do Heroismo, a designated World Heritage site located on Terceira Island.

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.

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

Nagayama learns the stonemason's process of assessing and utilizing a natural stone's qualities for wall construction.

Comedians Reiji and Tsuyoshi of the duo Nakagawake and Suchiko explore various Japanese manufacturing technologies.

Explores Amami Oshima, an island in the Japanese archipelago, through time-lapse footage highlighting the unique hues of the glossy black silk threads dyed on it and the blue ocean surrounding it.

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

Videographer Koichi Hozan showcases the blossoming cherry trees on Mount Yoshino, accompanied by music from Mine Kawakami.

The host showcases Shibuya's advanced efforts to prepare for potential flooding and earthquakes. The region implements cutting-edge disaster preparedness measures for future generations.

Peter MacMillan, poet and literary translator, explores the unique culture and heritage behind Japanese words related to the color blue.

Helping viewers to learn the Japanese language with the meaning of various words and their correct usage with context.

Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they do not understand Japanese.

The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.

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

Visiting places across Japan to learn about their fascinating culture and experiencing the charms of their daily life.

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.

The filmmakers capture the beauty of the many different faces of Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan southwest of Tokyo, through time-lapse photography.

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

An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine, and way of life. In addition, understand Japanese life outside major metropolitan areas.

At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.

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

Comedians Reiji and Tsuyoshi of the duo Nakagawake and Suchiko explore various Japanese manufacturing technologies.

Explores Amami Oshima, an island in the Japanese archipelago, through time-lapse footage highlighting the unique hues of the glossy black silk threads dyed on it and the blue ocean surrounding it.

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

Peter MacMillan, poet and literary translator, explores the unique culture and heritage behind Japanese words related to the color blue.

Helping viewers to learn the Japanese language with the meaning of various words and their correct usage with context.

Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they do not understand Japanese.

The host introduces "The Factory Wonders" and "Backstage Japan," two English-language programs scheduled to start airing in April 2026.

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

The filmmakers explore the history and significance of a pilgrimage route in Shikoku, Japan, marked by blooming flowers and 88 sacred sites.

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

An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine, and way of life. In addition, understand Japanese life outside major metropolitan areas.

At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.

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

Photographer Androniki Christodoulou explores some of the most popular areas on Shodoshima Island, Kagawa Prefecture.

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

Comedians Reiji and Tsuyoshi of the duo Nakagawake and Suchiko explore various Japanese manufacturing technologies.

Explores Amami Oshima, an island in the Japanese archipelago, through time-lapse footage highlighting the unique hues of the glossy black silk threads dyed on it and the blue ocean surrounding it.

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.

Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they do not understand Japanese.

The host introduces "The Factory Wonders" and "Backstage Japan," two English-language programs scheduled to start airing in April 2026.

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

The filmmakers explore Hino, a western Tokyo town famous for its Edo-era irrigation systems and rice fields that paved the way for the legendary Shinsengumi.

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

The filmmakers explore the history and significance of a pilgrimage route in Shikoku, Japan, marked by blooming flowers and 88 sacred sites.

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

Ultrasound as an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer.

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

Comedians Reiji and Tsuyoshi of the duo Nakagawake and Suchiko explore various Japanese manufacturing technologies.

Explores Amami Oshima, an island in the Japanese archipelago, through time-lapse footage highlighting the unique hues of the glossy black silk threads dyed on it and the blue ocean surrounding it.

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

An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine, and way of life. In addition, understand Japanese life outside major metropolitan areas.

At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.

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

Peter MacMillan, poet and literary translator, explores the unique culture and heritage behind Japanese words related to the color blue.

Helping viewers to learn the Japanese language with the meaning of various words and their correct usage with context.

Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they do not understand Japanese.

The host introduces "The Factory Wonders" and "Backstage Japan," two English-language programs scheduled to start airing in April 2026.

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.

Explore Tokyo's oldest izakaya; with its traditional fare and lucky cats, surviving war and pandemic, it has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years.

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

The filmmakers shed light on how the plant chief led disaster management after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident.

The filmmakers explore the history and significance of a pilgrimage route in Shikoku, Japan, marked by blooming flowers and 88 sacred sites.

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

Ultrasound as an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer.

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

The host showcases Shibuya's advanced efforts to prepare for potential flooding and earthquakes. The region implements cutting-edge disaster preparedness measures for future generations.

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

A variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

Peter MacMillan, poet and literary translator, explores the unique culture and heritage behind Japanese words related to the color blue.

Helping viewers to learn the Japanese language with the meaning of various words and their correct usage with context.

Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they do not understand Japanese.

The host introduces "The Factory Wonders" and "Backstage Japan," two English-language programs scheduled to start airing in April 2026.

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

An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine, and way of life. In addition, understand Japanese life outside major metropolitan areas.

At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.

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 only supermarket in Nishiwaga, Iwate Prefecture is stocked with a dazzling array of products. The filmmakers spend three days meeting customers as they trek through heavy snowfall to visit this food hub.

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

Ultrasound as an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer.

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

Language students learn to make the most of their Japanese skills by watching dramas featuring useful communication strategies, snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and documentaries on senpai in Japan.

The filmmakers spotlight various aspects of Japan through its landscapes, wildlife, art, culture, governance and lifestyle.

Chef Rika prepares the delicious and healthy yaki udon with yuzukosho while sharing easy-to-follow tips.