NHK World TV

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

Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

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.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the new treatments.

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

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

Dentist Matsumoto Toshihide discusses protecting the lives of children from Myanmar through oral care and distributing toothbrushes in evacuation shelters lacking medical facilities.

The host discusses Japanese words that are related to shadows and shade.

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

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

Chef Saito demonstrates how to easily cook mackerel kabayaki.

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

Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

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

Experts talk about technological advancements in Japan's medical field that have a significant positive impact on human life.

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.

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.

Certain forbidden moves are strictly against the rules in sumo wrestling, and can result in disqualification.

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

Chef Saito demonstrates how to easily cook mackerel kabayaki.

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

Dentist Matsumoto Toshihide discusses protecting the lives of children from Myanmar through oral care and distributing toothbrushes in evacuation shelters lacking medical facilities.

A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy; born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history.

Young students at a private institution meticulously put brush to paper, demonstrating their calligraphy skills.

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

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

Experts talk about technological advancements in Japan's medical field that have a significant positive impact on human life.

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.

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

Chef Saito demonstrates how to easily cook mackerel kabayaki.

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.

Certain forbidden moves are strictly against the rules in sumo wrestling, and can result in disqualification.

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

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.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: concrete testing equipment.

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

The filmmaker illuminates top-level professionals who are at the forefront of their fields and interviews them about their work, inspiration and experiences.

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

Experts talk about technological advancements in Japan's medical field that have a significant positive impact on human life.

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.

Certain forbidden moves are strictly against the rules in sumo wrestling, and can result in disqualification.

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

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

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

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: concrete testing equipment.

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

The filmmaker illuminates top-level professionals who are at the forefront of their fields and interviews them about their work, inspiration and experiences.

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.

Certain forbidden moves are strictly against the rules in sumo wrestling, and can result in disqualification.

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

Experts talk about technological advancements in Japan's medical field that have a significant positive impact on human life.

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 filmmakers shed light on Japan's emergency food options and the rolling stock method, a smart way to stockpile emergency food.

What happens to lake water when it no longer freezes in winter? Detailed records of a divine freezing phenomenon of Lake Suwa in Japan have been kept for 580 years, but since 2018 it has not frozen.

The filmmakers show how snow melts into water, which is used to grow rice in Yonezawa, and how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines.

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

Musician Ichiko Aoba discusses why her sound captivates international audiences despite language barriers.

The filmmakers explore a restaurant, an oasis in central Tokyo, that has influenced Japanese food trends for over 100 years and holds ties to the post-WWII US occupation.

Young students at a private institution meticulously put brush to paper, demonstrating their calligraphy skills.

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

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: concrete testing equipment.

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

The filmmaker illuminates top-level professionals who are at the forefront of their fields and interviews them about their work, inspiration and experiences.

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

The host explores eggs that are safe for raw consumption by visiting farms and a restaurant in Kyoto with diverse egg-based culinary delights.

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

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.

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 explore the history of the tsuriyane, a hanging roof above the sumo wrestling ring that resembles a Shinto shrine.

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

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: concrete testing equipment.

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

Musician Ichiko Aoba discusses why her sound captivates international audiences despite language barriers.

The filmmakers look at Amazake, the sweet drink made from rice fermented with koji mold that has been a secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years.

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.

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

The filmmaker illuminates top-level professionals who are at the forefront of their fields and interviews them about their work, inspiration and experiences.

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

The host explores eggs that are safe for raw consumption by visiting farms and a restaurant in Kyoto with diverse egg-based culinary delights.

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

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.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: concrete testing equipment.

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 explore the history of the tsuriyane, a hanging roof above the sumo wrestling ring that resembles a Shinto shrine.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

The filmmaker showcases how flowers in bloom continue to play a special role in the lives of the locals of Kyoto.

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

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a British broadcaster based in Japan.

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

The host explores eggs that are safe for raw consumption by visiting farms and a restaurant in Kyoto with diverse egg-based culinary delights.

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 explore the history of the tsuriyane, a hanging roof above the sumo wrestling ring that resembles a Shinto shrine.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

The filmmaker showcases how flowers in bloom continue to play a special role in the lives of the locals of Kyoto.

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 British broadcaster based in Japan.

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 explore the history of the tsuriyane, a hanging roof above the sumo wrestling ring that resembles a Shinto shrine.

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

The host explores eggs that are safe for raw consumption by visiting farms and a restaurant in Kyoto with diverse egg-based culinary delights.

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

Yasuda Kan discusses the power of sculpture, following his receipt of the 2025 Isamu Noguchi Award for innovation and global cultural exchange.

A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy; born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history.

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.

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

The filmmaker showcases how flowers in bloom continue to play a special role in the lives of the locals of Kyoto.

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

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a British broadcaster based in Japan.

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

The hosts shed light on how railway companies use AI to enhance efficiency and safety, including an AI station attendant and AI-assisted bogie inspection system.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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 "yobidashi", or announcers who call out the names of wrestlers before a match, have an important role to play at professional sumo wrestling events.

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

The filmmaker showcases how flowers in bloom continue to play a special role in the lives of the locals of Kyoto.

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

Yasuda Kan discusses the power of sculpture, following his receipt of the 2025 Isamu Noguchi Award for innovation and global cultural exchange.

The filmmakers look at an entertainment hall home to rakugo comic stories and more for over a century. It is a place to relax and forget worries, where food and drink are welcome.

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 host visits the north-eastern part of Japan to explore a local tradition related to monster-like figures called namahage.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a British broadcaster based in Japan.

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

The hosts shed light on how railway companies use AI to enhance efficiency and safety, including an AI station attendant and AI-assisted bogie inspection system.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

The filmmaker showcases how flowers in bloom continue to play a special role in the lives of the locals of Kyoto.

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 "yobidashi", or announcers who call out the names of wrestlers before a match, have an important role to play at professional sumo wrestling events.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

The filmmakers shed light on Cambodia's plan to build a new canal for more business opportunities at the cost of the displacement of around 1.6 million people.

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

Emerging and renowned Japanese artists from across different genres showcase their musical talent through exciting performances.

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

The hosts shed light on how railway companies use AI to enhance efficiency and safety, including an AI station attendant and AI-assisted bogie inspection system.

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 "yobidashi", or announcers who call out the names of wrestlers before a match, have an important role to play at professional sumo wrestling events.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

The filmmakers shed light on Cambodia's plan to build a new canal for more business opportunities at the cost of the displacement of around 1.6 million people.

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

Emerging and renowned Japanese artists from across different genres showcase their musical talent through exciting performances.

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 "yobidashi", or announcers who call out the names of wrestlers before a match, have an important role to play at professional sumo wrestling events.

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

The hosts shed light on how railway companies use AI to enhance efficiency and safety, including an AI station attendant and AI-assisted bogie inspection system.

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

Ushioda Kazuya, an award-winning artist, discusses the artistry and philosophy defining his realistic portraits.

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

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

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

The filmmakers shed light on Cambodia's plan to build a new canal for more business opportunities at the cost of the displacement of around 1.6 million people.

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

Emerging and renowned Japanese artists from across different genres showcase their musical talent through exciting performances.

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

The hosts explore a variety of stair designs in architecture and art, reflecting the creativity and artistry of the creators.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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 learn about Kinboshi, a notation used in professional sumo wrestling to record a lower-ranked wrestler's victory over a yokozuna.

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

The filmmakers shed light on Cambodia's plan to build a new canal for more business opportunities at the cost of the displacement of around 1.6 million people.

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

Ushioda Kazuya, an award-winning artist, discusses the artistry and philosophy defining his realistic portraits.

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

At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.

The filmmakers take a look at how nucleic acid therapeutics offer new hope for treating ALS and knee osteoarthritis.

Emerging and renowned Japanese artists from across different genres showcase their musical talent through exciting performances.

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

The hosts explore a variety of stair designs in architecture and art, reflecting the creativity and artistry of the creators.

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

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

The filmmakers shed light on Cambodia's plan to build a new canal for more business opportunities at the cost of the displacement of around 1.6 million people.

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.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: concrete testing equipment.

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 learn about Kinboshi, a notation used in professional sumo wrestling to record a lower-ranked wrestler's victory over a yokozuna.

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.

Bicycle touring around the world.

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

The hosts explore a variety of stair designs in architecture and art, reflecting the creativity and artistry of the creators.

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.

Cultivating Japanese peaches; new ways to enjoy peaches unique to their cultivation areas; a chef uses peaches in Italian dishes.

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.

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 learn about Kinboshi, a notation used in professional sumo wrestling to record a lower-ranked wrestler's victory over a yokozuna.