NHK World TV

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

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.

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.

Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.

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

Visiting cod fishing areas; cod-based cuisine; a restaurant that uses cod's rich umami in Italian recipes.

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.

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

The filmmakers explore how some of the oldest establishments in Japan have managed to thrive successfully for over a hundred years by incorporating innovation into age-old traditions.

Observing Red Fuji and Black Fuji, two different views of Japan's famous mountain, captured by the artist Hokusai; what did Mount Fuji mean to the people of Edo?

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

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

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 filmmakers explore how a new shopping complex opened inside Hiroshima Station with trams running from the second floor in 2025.

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.

Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.

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

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.

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

Edo Kiriko cut glass techniques have been passed from artisan to artisan for over 100 years. As an increasing number of women are pursuing the craft, they create popular new designs.

The filmmakers explore how sweet and savory food helps the Edo townspeople keep warm in the snowy winter.

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.

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 filmmakers explore how a new shopping complex opened inside Hiroshima Station with trams running from the second floor in 2025.

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

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

Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.

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 filmmakers explore how an NGO in Indonesia uses bamboo to improve the environment and local livelihoods.

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

Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.

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

The filmmakers explore how a new shopping complex opened inside Hiroshima Station with trams running from the second floor in 2025.

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.

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 filmmakers explore how an NGO in Indonesia uses bamboo to improve the environment and local livelihoods.

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

Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.

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.

The filmmakers explore how a new shopping complex opened inside Hiroshima Station with trams running from the second floor in 2025.

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 Katsuji, a recipient of the Uemura Naomi Adventure Award for his work in Laos, reveals what makes cave exploration compelling.

Scientists warn that the Amazon rainforest is at risk of collapse and that exceeding 20% deforestation could disrupt the water cycle.

A young man from Vietnam uses his own struggles finding an apartment in Japan to help other foreigners settle in the country.

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

The filmmakers explore how an NGO in Indonesia uses bamboo to improve the environment and local livelihoods.

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

Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.

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

The hosts meet various creators to explore the evolution of kawaii design, a Japanese pop culture.

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.

92-year-old Shiraishi Yuriko teaches women in Côte d'Ivoire to make surimi, a Japanese fish paste, supporting their independence and improving nutrition across the nation.

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

The filmmakers explore how an NGO in Indonesia uses bamboo to improve the environment and local livelihoods.

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

Yoshida Katsuji, a recipient of the Uemura Naomi Adventure Award for his work in Laos, reveals what makes cave exploration compelling.

Scientists warn that the Amazon rainforest is at risk of collapse and that exceeding 20% deforestation could disrupt the water cycle.

Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter; on the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain; what is his destination?

Ultrasound as an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer.

Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.

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

The hosts meet various creators to explore the evolution of kawaii design, a Japanese pop culture.

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 filmmakers explore how an NGO in Indonesia uses bamboo to improve the environment and local livelihoods.

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

A young man from Vietnam uses his own struggles finding an apartment in Japan to help other foreigners settle in the country.

Reporter Ishii Terumi explores the development of luminescent ceramic tiles.

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.

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

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

Janni Olsson, a Swedish model and reporter, hops on her bicycle to explore Niigata. She visits a white radish farm, goes gill fishing and meets a manju maker.

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

The hosts meet various creators to explore the evolution of kawaii design, a Japanese pop culture.

Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries. Watch out, too, for the delightful illustrations!

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.

The truths about the traditional kimono, its styles and rich cultural history.

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.

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.

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

"Phase Free" is a disaster preparedness concept that does not distinguish between everyday life and emergency situations.

Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker, which holds a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape without compromise.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique makeup, its onnagata techniques and stage machinery.

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 truths about the traditional kimono, its styles and rich cultural history.

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.

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.

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

The hosts meet various creators to explore the evolution of kawaii design, a Japanese pop culture.

Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries. Watch out, too, for the delightful illustrations!

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.

Janni Olsson, a Swedish model and reporter, hops on her bicycle to explore Niigata. She visits a white radish farm, goes gill fishing and meets a manju maker.

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

"Phase Free" is a disaster preparedness concept that does not distinguish between everyday life and emergency situations.

Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker, which holds a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape without compromise.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique makeup, its onnagata techniques and stage machinery.

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

Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries. Watch out, too, for the delightful illustrations!

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.

Janni Olsson, a Swedish model and reporter, hops on her bicycle to explore Niigata. She visits a white radish farm, goes gill fishing and meets a manju maker.

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

The truths about the traditional kimono, its styles and rich cultural history.

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.

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.

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

"Phase Free" is a disaster preparedness concept that does not distinguish between everyday life and emergency situations.

Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker, which holds a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape without compromise.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique makeup, its onnagata techniques and stage machinery.

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

Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries. Watch out, too, for the delightful illustrations!

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.

Janni Olsson, a Swedish model and reporter, hops on her bicycle to explore Niigata. She visits a white radish farm, goes gill fishing and meets a manju maker.

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

The truths about the traditional kimono, its styles and rich cultural history.

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.

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.

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

"Phase Free" is a disaster preparedness concept that does not distinguish between everyday life and emergency situations.

Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker, which holds a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape without compromise.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique makeup, its onnagata techniques and stage machinery.

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

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.

An expert explores the moon's influence on Japanese culture, history and art, connecting its traditional significance to the new technologies being developed to study it.

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.

A gourmet cyclist explores the regional cuisine of Yamagata Prefecture, from edible chrysanthemums to turnips and salmon.

Wakey and his friends deliver interesting facts about science, nature, art and history through sketches and performances.

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.