NHK World TV

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

Lemi Duncan examines the government's efforts to ensure the safety of foreigners visiting Japan during disasters.

Tsukamoto Yoshiharu visits Nara; long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics.

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

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

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

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.

The host presents classical Japanese literature, in both original form and modern rendition, that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

A comprehensive compilation of insightful tales that cater to the interests of young viewers by incorporating elements of humor.

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

Bicycle touring around the world.

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

Experts help uncover the history of Japan and its people through important stories vital to the country's culture.

Kyle Card explores the ancient forces that shaped the San'in Kaigan Geopark Trail, which connects the coastlines of Tottori, Hyogo and Kyoto.

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

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

Lemi Duncan examines the government's efforts to ensure the safety of foreigners visiting Japan during disasters.

Tsukamoto Yoshiharu visits Nara; long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics.

NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focussing on Japan and Asia.

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

The host takes a closer look at the technology and talent behind the incredible performance of self-driving trains, exploring their history and future possibilities.

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

May J. presents DJ Night Tempo, the driving force behind a worldwide city-pop boom, and up-and-coming indie rock band MEminor are in the studio to chat and perform.

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.

Ueno is home to world-class cultural facilities, a bustling street market, a historic shrine, and much more. We look at some of the many features that make this diverse urban environment so popular.

The filmmaker follows the local cats in Chichibu as they watch over the fields and guide tourists through the mountains.

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

Pedalling along the less-travelled routes to experience Japan's unexplored beauty, from shorelines and mountains to architectural wonders and more.

A popular edutainment show for kids in Japan, featuring the main character Wakey and his friends, who bring interesting facts to make every day more fun; the show opens a "Door to Knowledge," sparking children's curiosity about science, nature, art, history, and more; packed with exciting segments such as games, dance, live music, cooking, comedy skits, town explorations, and manga, it's loaded wi

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

The filmmakers shed light on the history, function and beauty of Himeji Castle, a wooden castle built without a single nail.

The filmmaker presents poetic videos in collaboration with Mine Kawakami, a renowned pianist, to make one experience the seasons of Yamato, a former province in Japan.

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 filmmakers take a look at the tradition of salt-tossing as a way to purge the ring before the match in sumo wrestling.

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

Eccentric scientists share insights into their unconventional research and reveal the methods behind their out-of-the-box thinking.

A look at Japan's ancient capital; against its backdrop of culture and tradition, Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire, even after being established 1200 years ago.

Foreigners learn useful Japanese workplace expressions, explore unique business cultures and improve kanji proficiency.

Himei Akira transforms substandard fabric from his dye works into a new composite material, which can be made into furniture or small accessories.

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

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

The filmmakers shed light on the history, function and beauty of Himeji Castle, a wooden castle built without a single nail.

The filmmaker presents poetic videos in collaboration with Mine Kawakami, a renowned pianist, to make one experience the seasons of Yamato, a former province in Japan.

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

Pedalling along the less-travelled routes to experience Japan's unexplored beauty, from shorelines and mountains to architectural wonders and more.

A popular edutainment show for kids in Japan, featuring the main character Wakey and his friends, who bring interesting facts to make every day more fun; the show opens a "Door to Knowledge," sparking children's curiosity about science, nature, art, history, and more; packed with exciting segments such as games, dance, live music, cooking, comedy skits, town explorations, and manga, it's loaded wi

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

May J. presents DJ Night Tempo, the driving force behind a worldwide city-pop boom, and up-and-coming indie rock band MEminor are in the studio to chat and perform.

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.

Ueno is home to world-class cultural facilities, a bustling street market, a historic shrine, and much more. We look at some of the many features that make this diverse urban environment so popular.

The filmmaker follows the local cats in Chichibu as they watch over the fields and guide tourists through the mountains.

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

Eccentric scientists share insights into their unconventional research and reveal the methods behind their out-of-the-box thinking.

A look at Japan's ancient capital; against its backdrop of culture and tradition, Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire, even after being established 1200 years ago.

Foreigners learn useful Japanese workplace expressions, explore unique business cultures and improve kanji proficiency.

Himei Akira transforms substandard fabric from his dye works into a new composite material, which can be made into furniture or small accessories.

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

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

The host takes a closer look at the technology and talent behind the incredible performance of self-driving trains, exploring their history and future possibilities.

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

Pedalling along the less-travelled routes to experience Japan's unexplored beauty, from shorelines and mountains to architectural wonders and more.

A popular edutainment show for kids in Japan, featuring the main character Wakey and his friends, who bring interesting facts to make every day more fun; the show opens a "Door to Knowledge," sparking children's curiosity about science, nature, art, history, and more; packed with exciting segments such as games, dance, live music, cooking, comedy skits, town explorations, and manga, it's loaded wi

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

May J. presents DJ Night Tempo, the driving force behind a worldwide city-pop boom, and up-and-coming indie rock band MEminor are in the studio to chat and perform.

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.

Ueno is home to world-class cultural facilities, a bustling street market, a historic shrine, and much more. We look at some of the many features that make this diverse urban environment so popular.

The filmmaker follows the local cats in Chichibu as they watch over the fields and guide tourists through the mountains.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the history, function and beauty of Himeji Castle, a wooden castle built without a single nail.

The filmmaker presents poetic videos in collaboration with Mine Kawakami, a renowned pianist, to make one experience the seasons of Yamato, a former province in Japan.

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.

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

Eccentric scientists share insights into their unconventional research and reveal the methods behind their out-of-the-box thinking.

A look at Japan's ancient capital; against its backdrop of culture and tradition, Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire, even after being established 1200 years ago.

Following the demolition of Japan's World Trade Center Building; craftsmen take on the demolition with world-first new techniques!

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

The host takes a closer look at the technology and talent behind the incredible performance of self-driving trains, exploring their history and future possibilities.

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

Pedalling along the less-travelled routes to experience Japan's unexplored beauty, from shorelines and mountains to architectural wonders and more.

A popular edutainment show for kids in Japan, featuring the main character Wakey and his friends, who bring interesting facts to make every day more fun; the show opens a "Door to Knowledge," sparking children's curiosity about science, nature, art, history, and more; packed with exciting segments such as games, dance, live music, cooking, comedy skits, town explorations, and manga, it's loaded wi

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

May J. presents DJ Night Tempo, the driving force behind a worldwide city-pop boom, and up-and-coming indie rock band MEminor are in the studio to chat and perform.

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.

Ueno is home to world-class cultural facilities, a bustling street market, a historic shrine, and much more. We look at some of the many features that make this diverse urban environment so popular.

The filmmaker follows the local cats in Chichibu as they watch over the fields and guide tourists through the mountains.

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

Eccentric scientists share insights into their unconventional research and reveal the methods behind their out-of-the-box thinking.

A look at Japan's ancient capital; against its backdrop of culture and tradition, Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire, even after being established 1200 years ago.

Foreigners learn useful Japanese workplace expressions, explore unique business cultures and improve kanji proficiency.

Himei Akira transforms substandard fabric from his dye works into a new composite material, which can be made into furniture or small accessories.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the history, function and beauty of Himeji Castle, a wooden castle built without a single nail.

The filmmaker presents poetic videos in collaboration with Mine Kawakami, a renowned pianist, to make one experience the seasons of Yamato, a former province in Japan.

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.

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

Chinese mother Yang Hu finds reassurance in a Japanese word that helps her connect with others while navigating cultural differences in Tokyo.

Experts investigate how warming oceans intensify typhoons worldwide, breaking down the scientific mechanisms involved.

Tsukamoto Yoshiharu visits Nara; long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics.

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

Daisuke Shimizu captures the beauty of Japan's topography, local cuisine, culture, lifestyle, biodiversity and more.

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

Videographer Koichi Hozan captures the landscape of newly planted rice paddies and the sounds of frogs and birds.

Lemi Duncan examines the government's efforts to ensure the safety of foreigners visiting Japan during disasters.

Poet Peter MacMillan introduces Japanese words that relate to hot water and a bath and explains the significance of hot water in daily life of the Japanese.

Learn Japanese along with the meanings of various words and their correct usage with context.

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

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.

Explores the legend of two gods, Izanagi and Izanami, who were the founders of Japan and passed the country on to the people.

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.

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.

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

The team explores a factory in Saitama making globes for educational use and much more besides. See the skill it takes to turn flat maps into spherical globes - and what in the world is an AR globe?

Daisuke Shimizu captures the beauty of Japan's topography, local cuisine, culture, lifestyle, biodiversity and more.

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

Poet Peter MacMillan introduces Japanese words that relate to hot water and a bath and explains the significance of hot water in daily life of the Japanese.

Fun and easy Japanese!; fast track your language learning with these simple expressions!; plus handy travel tips and easy kanji!; give it a try!

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

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

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

Explores the legend of two gods, Izanagi and Izanami, who were the founders of Japan and passed the country on to the people.

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.

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

Photographer Alfie Goodrich heads to Osaka to explore the food culture, the waterways that made the city a commercial hub and the historical architecture.

NEWS7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio; it's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.

The team explores a factory in Saitama making globes for educational use and much more besides. See the skill it takes to turn flat maps into spherical globes - and what in the world is an AR globe?

Daisuke Shimizu captures the beauty of Japan's topography, local cuisine, culture, lifestyle, biodiversity and more.

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

Niizawa Iwao, a four-year prestigious sake award winner, discusses his approach to brewing and the role of sake in a meal.

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

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

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

The host explores how the arrival of exiles and castaways shaped industries on Hachijojima, an island that is now a popular tourist destination.

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

Explores the legend of two gods, Izanagi and Izanami, who were the founders of Japan and passed the country on to the people.

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

Japanese researchers have developed a science-backed strength-training method that helps maintain fitness without strain. It's a simple form of eccentric training, just five counts over three seconds.

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

The team explores a factory in Saitama making globes for educational use and much more besides. See the skill it takes to turn flat maps into spherical globes - and what in the world is an AR globe?

Daisuke Shimizu captures the beauty of Japan's topography, local cuisine, culture, lifestyle, biodiversity and more.

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.

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama embark on a tasty journey of local cuisine focusing on bamboo shoots.

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

Poet Peter MacMillan introduces Japanese words that relate to hot water and a bath and explains the significance of hot water in daily life of the Japanese.

Fun and easy Japanese!; fast track your language learning with these simple expressions!; plus handy travel tips and easy kanji!; give it a try!

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

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

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

Niizawa Iwao, a four-year prestigious sake award winner, discusses his approach to brewing and the role of sake in a meal.

The filmmakers explore how Harano Etsuro and his family take care of their private herb garden and preserve the wisdom and the legacy of their ancestors.

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 host examines what Trump's administration plans to achieve by pushing Cuba and its aim to reshape the global order.

Explores the legend of two gods, Izanagi and Izanami, who were the founders of Japan and passed the country on to the people.

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

Japanese researchers have developed a science-backed strength-training method that helps maintain fitness without strain. It's a simple form of eccentric training, just five counts over three seconds.

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

Lemi Duncan examines the government's efforts to ensure the safety of foreigners visiting Japan during disasters.

Experts investigate how warming oceans intensify typhoons worldwide, breaking down the scientific mechanisms involved.

Daisuke Shimizu captures the beauty of Japan's topography, local cuisine, culture, lifestyle, biodiversity and more.

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

Poet Peter MacMillan introduces Japanese words that relate to hot water and a bath and explains the significance of hot water in daily life of the Japanese.

Fun and easy Japanese!; fast track your language learning with these simple expressions!; plus handy travel tips and easy kanji!; give it a try!

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

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.

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.

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama embark on a tasty journey of local cuisine focusing on bamboo shoots.

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

This travel series from Japan International Broadcasting provides a look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors explore Japan's cultural and historical sites, meet with locals and offer travel insights for destinations that are off the beaten path. Episodes feature the Yatsugatake Mountains; Tomonoura in Hiroshima Prefecture; Mihonoseki, on the eastern cape of the S

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

Simmered beef over rice, topped with a poached egg.

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

The filmmakers learn about the friendships and frustrations of the foreign residents of a university dorm in Oita Prefecture, Japan.

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

Japanese researchers have developed a science-backed strength-training method that helps maintain fitness without strain. It's a simple form of eccentric training, just five counts over three seconds.

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

Ota asks Xuan to come along, and they head to Kaan's food truck. However, Xuan finds herself constantly struggling as her attempts to formulate what to say in Japanese are always interrupted.

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

Chef Rika presents an easy-to-follow recipe for spoon-molded sushi, an uncommon style that is hard to find.