NHK World TV

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

Peter MacMillan, a poet and a literary translator, presents various Japanese words and expressions related to mud.

Helping viewers to learn the Japanese language with the meaning 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.

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 culture of Sendai, a city in Honshu that was founded by a well-known samurai named Date Masamune in the 1600s.

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 filmmakers shed light on the long-standing history and the making of the sagari belt cords worn by wrestlers during combat.

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

Colleen experiences the cosmopolitan port city of Nagasaki during Obon. She explores the city's deep Chinese influences, from its annual festival to its architecture and food.

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.

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

The filmmaker explores the rich ecosystem of the Kii Mountains, their dynamic landscapes and the rock formations created by a volcanic eruption.

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

Yoshioka Hideto discusses his tenure leading the international NGO Japan Heart for over 20 years, providing free medical support in developing nations. He shares plans to establish a hub for paediatric care in Cambodia.

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 Jimbocho's famous secondhand book district and learns about its history from the locals.

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

The filmmakers explore the history and culture of Sendai, a city in Honshu that was founded by a well-known samurai named Date Masamune in the 1600s.

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

The host discusses hearing loss as a major risk factor for dementia and a rehabilitation program that helps people recognize words while wearing hearing aids.

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.

The filmmaker explores the rich ecosystem of the Kii Mountains, their dynamic landscapes and the rock formations created by a volcanic eruption.

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 filmmakers shed light on yumitori-shiki, the bamboo bow twirling ceremony that fends off evil spirits after completing bouts of the day.

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

Peter MacMillan, a poet and a literary translator, presents various Japanese words and expressions related to mud.

Helping viewers to learn the Japanese language with the meaning 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.

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

Yoshioka Hideto discusses his tenure leading the international NGO Japan Heart for over 20 years, providing free medical support in developing nations. He shares plans to establish a hub for paediatric care in Cambodia.

A visit to Kesennuma, Japan, a sanma port in Tohoku, to learn about the popular fish that glitters like a sword.

A group of young men and women come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly cooked seafood.

The filmmakers take a look at non-profit organizations that offer free tutoring to Japanese children born with foreign roots. The organizations aim to help them establish a sense of belonging and to promote inclusivity.

The filmmakers explore the history and culture of Sendai, a city in Honshu that was founded by a well-known samurai named Date Masamune in the 1600s.

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

The host discusses hearing loss as a major risk factor for dementia and a rehabilitation program that helps people recognize words while wearing hearing aids.

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

The filmmakers illustrate how to safely navigate flooded streets and escape sinking cars.

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.

The filmmakers shed light on a 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen, which is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-meter mountain.

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

Peter MacMillan, a poet and a literary translator, presents various Japanese words and expressions related to mud.

Helping viewers to learn the Japanese language with the meaning 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.

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 shed light on yumitori-shiki, the bamboo bow twirling ceremony that fends off evil spirits after completing bouts of the day.

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 filmmakers talk to people who climb Nozokizaka, a steep hill in Tokyo's Toshima Ward.

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

The host discusses hearing loss as a major risk factor for dementia and a rehabilitation program that helps people recognize words while wearing hearing aids.

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 filmmakers shed light on yumitori-shiki, the bamboo bow twirling ceremony that fends off evil spirits after completing bouts of the day.