NHK World TV

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.

"Otome" games, which allow female gamers to experience romance with male characters, are popular in China. Services providing costumed dates have emerged as a related business for fans.

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

Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro expresses the concept of Satoyama wisdom through delectable dishes prepared using the best locally sourced ingredients.

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.

The hosts discuss railway highlights across Japan in the latter half of 2025, from cutting-edge technologies to commemorative events.

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.

Inoue Hiroko discusses how her NGO has been running exchange programs for young people from Israel, Palestine and Japan for 20 years. She talks about their goals and her hope for peace.

Food waste is a major driver of global warming; one institute warns that greenhouse gas emissions from food waste exceed those of nations like India and Russia; we examine the data behind this issue.

The filmmakers shed light on a Chinese woman living in Japan who holds gatherings for Chinese children with the goal of boosting their confidence in their international background.

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

"Otome" games, which allow female gamers to experience romance with male characters, are popular in China. Services providing costumed dates have emerged as a related business for fans.

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

Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro expresses the concept of Satoyama wisdom through delectable dishes prepared using the best locally sourced ingredients.

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

The hosts explore the appeal and various innovations of mobile and portable designs, from lighting to homes and transport.

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.

Health technology entrepreneur Ajima Masumi discusses developing an app to analyze the condition of children with developmental disorders, focusing on helping them reach their full potential.

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

"Otome" games, which allow female gamers to experience romance with male characters, are popular in China. Services providing costumed dates have emerged as a related business for fans.

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

Inoue Hiroko discusses how her NGO has been running exchange programs for young people from Israel, Palestine and Japan for 20 years. She talks about their goals and her hope for peace.

Food waste is a major driver of global warming; one institute warns that greenhouse gas emissions from food waste exceed those of nations like India and Russia; we examine the data behind this issue.

The filmmakers investigate what kind of artistic statement Utagawa Kuniyoshi tries to make in his series of doodles depicting the kabuki actors of the day.

Discoveries on the health benefits of natto, which contains a high amount of vitamin K2 and can help lower blood sugar levels.

Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro expresses the concept of Satoyama wisdom through delectable dishes prepared using the best locally sourced ingredients.

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

The hosts explore the appeal and various innovations of mobile and portable designs, from lighting to homes and transport.

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.

"Otome" games, which allow female gamers to experience romance with male characters, are popular in China. Services providing costumed dates have emerged as a related business for fans.

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

The filmmakers shed light on a Chinese woman living in Japan who holds gatherings for Chinese children with the goal of boosting their confidence in their international background.

Cyrus Nozomu Sethna speaks with experts about the development of capsule beds and capsule hotels.

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 filmmakers shed light on the life and work of Akamatsu Ryoko, a woman who advocated for the passage of Japan's Equal Employment Opportunity Act.

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

Bulgarian-born Kotooshu was the first European to become an Ozeki. He even beat two powerful Yokozuna to win a tournament in 2008. We dive into his career through archival footage and interviews.

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

Crisscross Japan by rail; enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.

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

The hosts explore the appeal and various innovations of mobile and portable designs, from lighting to homes and transport.

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 400-year-old Matsue Castle retains its original keep, a national treasure; black and imposing, it stands like a battleship; why did the lord build such an enormous keep on such a small site?

Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period.

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

Lemi Duncan sheds light on linear rainbands, a phenomenon which causes frequent torrential rain and floods in Japan, and why it is hard to make accurate forecasts.

Hishikawa Seiichi, a video and craft artist based in Tottori Prefecture, makes fishing flags with colorful, hand-drawn designs.

The hosts explore various styles of kabuki dances for male characters.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the life and work of Akamatsu Ryoko, a woman who advocated for the passage of Japan's Equal Employment Opportunity Act.

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

Bulgarian-born Kotooshu was the first European to become an Ozeki. He even beat two powerful Yokozuna to win a tournament in 2008. We dive into his career through archival footage and interviews.

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

The 400-year-old Matsue Castle retains its original keep, a national treasure; black and imposing, it stands like a battleship; why did the lord build such an enormous keep on such a small site?

Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period.

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

The hosts explore the appeal and various innovations of mobile and portable designs, from lighting to homes and transport.

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.

Crisscross Japan by rail; enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.

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

Lemi Duncan sheds light on linear rainbands, a phenomenon which causes frequent torrential rain and floods in Japan, and why it is hard to make accurate forecasts.

Hishikawa Seiichi, a video and craft artist based in Tottori Prefecture, makes fishing flags with colorful, hand-drawn designs.

The hosts explore various styles of kabuki dances for male characters.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the life and work of Akamatsu Ryoko, a woman who advocated for the passage of Japan's Equal Employment Opportunity Act.

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

Bulgarian-born Kotooshu was the first European to become an Ozeki. He even beat two powerful Yokozuna to win a tournament in 2008. We dive into his career through archival footage and interviews.

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.

Crisscross Japan by rail; enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.

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

The 400-year-old Matsue Castle retains its original keep, a national treasure; black and imposing, it stands like a battleship; why did the lord build such an enormous keep on such a small site?

Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period.

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

Lemi Duncan sheds light on linear rainbands, a phenomenon which causes frequent torrential rain and floods in Japan, and why it is hard to make accurate forecasts.

Hishikawa Seiichi, a video and craft artist based in Tottori Prefecture, makes fishing flags with colorful, hand-drawn designs.

The hosts explore various styles of kabuki dances for male characters.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the life and work of Akamatsu Ryoko, a woman who advocated for the passage of Japan's Equal Employment Opportunity Act.

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

Bulgarian-born Kotooshu was the first European to become an Ozeki. He even beat two powerful Yokozuna to win a tournament in 2008. We dive into his career through archival footage and interviews.

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.

Crisscross Japan by rail; enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.

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

The 400-year-old Matsue Castle retains its original keep, a national treasure; black and imposing, it stands like a battleship; why did the lord build such an enormous keep on such a small site?

Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

The rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period.

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

Lemi Duncan sheds light on linear rainbands, a phenomenon which causes frequent torrential rain and floods in Japan, and why it is hard to make accurate forecasts.

Hishikawa Seiichi, a video and craft artist based in Tottori Prefecture, makes fishing flags with colorful, hand-drawn designs.

The hosts explore various styles of kabuki dances for male characters.

Saito Harumichi, a deaf photographer, explores the nature of language and communication while raising his hearing children and preparing an exhibition reflecting his quest for connection.

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.

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

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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.

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.

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.