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.

South Korean farmers launch initiatives to tackle crop shortages due to climate change, including the Sister's Garden program and smart farms.

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 of yakisoba, a popular noodle dish enjoyed at festivals, and visit local yakisoba restaurants all over 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.

Explores how drum beats are used to convey messages about sumo wrestling, with different beats playing depending on the context.

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

A unique project along Tokyo's JR Ome Line is turning the area's empty homes into hotel rooms with one station currently acting as the front desk. The filmmakers explore how tourism is revitalizing the community.

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.

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

The filmmakers examine the increase in climate refugees, people facing forced displacement due to climate change.

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan, including special projects they have launched to support their home communities.

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

South Korean farmers launch initiatives to tackle crop shortages due to climate change, including the Sister's Garden program and smart farms.

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

The filmmakers explore the history of yakisoba, a popular noodle dish enjoyed at festivals, and visit local yakisoba restaurants all over Japan.

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

The hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers' values and stories behind their creations.

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 host explains the different situations during the start of a sumo wrestling match which can result in "matta", or a false start.

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

South Korean farmers launch initiatives to tackle crop shortages due to climate change, including the Sister's Garden program and smart farms.

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

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

The filmmakers examine the increase in climate refugees, people facing forced displacement due to climate change.

We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle.

The filmmakers take a look at clinical trials in regenerative medicine and a large-scale study in Japan that has shown how improving one's diet and lifestyle can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease.

The filmmakers explore the history of yakisoba, a popular noodle dish enjoyed at festivals, and visit local yakisoba restaurants all over Japan.

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

The hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers' values and stories behind their creations.

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.

South Korean farmers launch initiatives to tackle crop shortages due to climate change, including the Sister's Garden program and smart farms.

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

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan, including special projects they have launched to support their home communities.

Reporter Cyrus Nozomu Sethna learns about the development and manufacture of non-loosening bolts.

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 host explains the different situations during the start of a sumo wrestling match which can result in "matta", or a false start.

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

A look at the lives of residents in the last slum in Seoul, South Korea. As the deadline for eviction to make way for a redevelopment project looms, what choice will the village's inhabitants make?

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

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

Successful professionals from various fields discuss how they overcame obstacles.

A camera crew captures stunning aerial footage of Japan, from Narita to Kumamoto, including views from above active volcanoes.

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

The hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers' values and stories behind their creations.

I try to assist U with his personal business, but U is unhappy and reluctant to express his feelings.

The filmmakers compare and examine different kinds of pinecones.

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

The filmmakers introduce asari, Japan's most popular clam. They visit Aichi to explore asari dishes and see how the clams are cultivated by using suspended cages.

Let's take a drive in Saitama and discover its natural beauty and hidden gems; from Omiya, we head to Chichibu to see its famed SL train; en route, we savor local dishes and try washi paper crafting.

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.

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 host explains the different situations during the start of a sumo wrestling match which can result in "matta", or a false start.