NHK World TV

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

Enormous floats called "neputa," decorated with vibrant images and sometimes featuring wire-frame 3D figures, are paraded through the streets during the Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri.

In winter, a group of people from Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda hike up the mountains of Yoshino for kudzu.

The filmmakers shed light on how cooking utensils help enhance the inherent flavors of local ingredients in Kyoto cuisine.

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

The filmmakers shed light on a woman in Hiroshima Prefecture who preserves the memories of atomic bomb survivors in her hometown.

In June 2025, Kobayashi Yoshitsugu published a trailblazing paper, illuminating the evolutionary process of large tyrannosaurs. He explains how such research helps us consider the future of humanity.

The host takes a look into the training and preparations for the Onabare festival, which include parading a portable shrine through the streets and performing along the way.

A mother and daughter brave the rain to visit their local bathhouse, exchanging words with a young girl along the way. The filmmakers examine how the painting highlights bathing as an essential part of life for the townspeople.

Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others.

Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.

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 take a look at taiyaki, a sweet-bean-paste-filled treat that comes in the auspicious shape of a sea bream. This sweet has been loved by the Japanese for over 100 years.

The filmmakers explore the traditional Japanese times of rikka and shoman, two dates in the early summer season; the temple chefs show how to make Japanese kimpira stir-fry with itadori and mehari-zushi.

The hosts shed light on the efforts of the local governments to keep the JR Geibi Line open, including adding trains, providing taxi services and holding events.

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

One in 2,500 Japanese people started farming in 2022. New farmers, who worked in different industries, examine the values they have found in this demanding yet rewarding field.

For 800 years, the Ogasawara family has taught Japanese etiquette through daily actions, learning how this cultivates self-awareness and understanding of others.

Lay judges in Japan share their experience of working in courts and joining a networking event for former lay judges.

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

In Shibuya, one of Tokyo's largest districts, a piano near a station ticket gate draws passersby to stop and play, filling the air with heartfelt melodies.

The filmmakers shed light on how cooking utensils help enhance the inherent flavors of local ingredients in Kyoto cuisine.

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

Kyle Card hikes along the 621 miles trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan, where he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.

The host explores Wakayama, the birthplace of shoyu, and discovers a distinctive ramen culture which pairs ramen with sushi.

The filmmakers shed light on the systems that ensure the safety and comfort of passengers in Narita International Airport.

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

The filmmakers shed light on a woman in Hiroshima Prefecture who preserves the memories of atomic bomb survivors in her hometown.

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

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

In Shibuya, one of Tokyo's largest districts, a piano near a station ticket gate draws passersby to stop and play, filling the air with heartfelt melodies.

This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and publ

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

One in 36 people in Japan are foreign residents. As the country's population declines, the filmmakers look at Japanese society in a new era of foreign workers.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

Men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire during the Fire Prevention Festival, Hibuse Matsuri.

Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, knowledge of medicinal herbs is shared with younger generations.

The hosts shed light on the efforts of the local governments to keep the JR Geibi Line open, including adding trains, providing taxi services and holding events.

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

The narrator sheds light on the renowned hot springs of Beppu, a city in Oita Prefecture on the east coast of Kyushu island.

Visiting places across Japan to learn about their fascinating culture and experiencing the charms of their daily life.

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

Kyle Card hikes along the southern section of the Michinoku Coastal Trail to explore local lives, nature, traces of disaster and resilience.

A look at Tokushima Prefecture's one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen, topped with pork belly and raw egg.

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

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

The hosts explore groundbreaking business initiatives aimed at increasing the use of Japanese timber and wood waste.

One in 36 people in Japan are foreign residents. As the country's population declines, the filmmakers look at Japanese society in a new era of foreign workers.

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

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

The filmmakers visit a 100-year-old café born out of the friendship between Brazil and Japan, where the coffee is so great that it was even loved by superstar John Lennon.

Learning about early summer dates of Boshu and Geshi from the Japanese calendar; the chefs demonstrate how to prepare a pair of refreshing summer dishes.

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

The filmmakers place a piano inside a station in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, and share footage of passersby playing music.

The filmmakers follow the daily life of gold mine workers of various ages and backgrounds in Kagoshima, Japan, for three days.

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

Men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire during the Fire Prevention Festival, Hibuse Matsuri.

Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, knowledge of medicinal herbs is shared with younger generations.

The hosts shed light on the efforts of the local governments to keep the JR Geibi Line open, including adding trains, providing taxi services and holding events.

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

Kyle Card hikes along the southern section of the Michinoku Coastal Trail to explore local lives, nature, traces of disaster and resilience.

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

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

The hosts explore groundbreaking business initiatives aimed at increasing the use of Japanese timber and wood waste.

Architect Sejima Kazuyo discusses her style of creating open spaces and her architectural philosophy.

The filmmakers explore how global warming transforms the Taisetsu Mountains in Hokkaido, where the loss of alpine plants threatens the survival of the rare animals.

A Brazilian couple share their journey of moving to Shiga Prefecture, Japan, and teaching taekwondo to local children.

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

The filmmakers shed light on the architectural and symbolic aspects of Itsukushima Shrine, which appears to float on the sea.

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

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

Men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire during the Fire Prevention Festival, Hibuse Matsuri.

Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, knowledge of medicinal herbs is shared with younger generations.

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

The filmmakers visit a 100-year-old café born out of the friendship between Brazil and Japan, where the coffee is so great that it was even loved by superstar John Lennon.

Learning about early summer dates of Boshu and Geshi from the Japanese calendar; the chefs demonstrate how to prepare a pair of refreshing summer dishes.

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.

Kyle Card hikes along the southern section of the Michinoku Coastal Trail to explore local lives, nature, traces of disaster and resilience.

A look at Tokushima Prefecture's one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen, topped with pork belly and raw egg.

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

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

The filmmakers place a piano inside a station in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, and share footage of passersby playing music.

The legacy of Matsumoto Myokei, a master sculptor of Buddhist statues, lives on through his grandson, Shukan. 80 years after the atomic bomb attacks, Shukan channels his inherited skills to sculpt a message of peace.

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

Men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire during the Fire Prevention Festival, Hibuse Matsuri.

Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, knowledge of medicinal herbs is shared with younger generations.

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

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

The hosts explore groundbreaking business initiatives aimed at increasing the use of Japanese timber and wood waste.

The narrator sheds light on the renowned hot springs of Beppu, a city in Oita Prefecture on the east coast of Kyushu island.

Architect Sejima Kazuyo discusses her style of creating open spaces and her architectural philosophy.

The filmmakers explore how global warming transforms the Taisetsu Mountains in Hokkaido, where the loss of alpine plants threatens the survival of the rare animals.

The filmmakers shed light on kabuki theaters on hiatus, people enjoying the nightlife in a bustling neighborhood and a celebrity sighting.

From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips on superfoods and easy exercises.

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

The filmmakers visit a 100-year-old café born out of the friendship between Brazil and Japan, where the coffee is so great that it was even loved by superstar John Lennon.

Learning about early summer dates of Boshu and Geshi from the Japanese calendar; the chefs demonstrate how to prepare a pair of refreshing summer dishes.

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.

The hosts explore groundbreaking business initiatives aimed at increasing the use of Japanese timber and wood waste.

One in 36 people in Japan are foreign residents. As the country's population declines, the filmmakers look at Japanese society in a new era of foreign workers.

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

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

The filmmakers place a piano inside a station in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, and share footage of passersby playing music.

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

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

A Brazilian couple share their journey of moving to Shiga Prefecture, Japan, and teaching taekwondo to local children.

Reporter Cyrus Nozomu Sethna learns about the development of liquid glass coating from Shioda Masatoshi.

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.

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

The filmmakers interview drinkers and non-drinkers in Japan, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar.

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

The host travels along the Izumo Highway, which has been in use for ages, and meets people who value human connection.

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.

Rockie meets a nightingale who loses her singing voice and is thrown away by the king. However, upon hearing about the king's illness, she decides to return to him.

The filmmakers explore the mechanism inside a clock that enables it to keep time and the role of the crystal oscillator.

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

The filmmakers explore Edo Bay streets, enjoy performances by professional entertainers and try foods from different stalls during the summer.

The filmmaker attempts to uncover the truth about authentic ninjas by exploring their fighting skills, tools and techniques.

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

Lemi Duncan learns about a national project that explores ways to weaken typhoons using fleets of ships and artificial clouds.

Nagayama learns the stonemason's process of assessing and utilizing a natural stone's qualities for wall construction.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon, which is about a Sino-Japanese hero fighting for a family that his father used to work for.

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

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

The filmmakers interview drinkers and non-drinkers in Japan, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar.

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

The filmmakers explore Edo Bay streets, enjoy performances by professional entertainers and try foods from different stalls during the summer.

The filmmaker attempts to uncover the truth about authentic ninjas by exploring their fighting skills, tools and techniques.

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.

Rockie meets a nightingale who loses her singing voice and is thrown away by the king. However, upon hearing about the king's illness, she decides to return to him.

The filmmakers explore the mechanism inside a clock that enables it to keep time and the role of the crystal oscillator.

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

The host travels along the Izumo Highway, which has been in use for ages, and meets people who value human connection.

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

Lemi Duncan learns about a national project that explores ways to weaken typhoons using fleets of ships and artificial clouds.

Nagayama learns the stonemason's process of assessing and utilizing a natural stone's qualities for wall construction.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon, which is about a Sino-Japanese hero fighting for a family that his father used to work for.

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

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

The filmmakers interview drinkers and non-drinkers in Japan, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar.

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

Up-close with some of the planet's most amazing animals. Enter a world of unique creatures from Asia, Africa and the Americas.

The host showcases the beauty of Oze National Park, where time-lapse photography brings the flowers and morning dew to life.

Rockie meets a nightingale who loses her singing voice and is thrown away by the king. However, upon hearing about the king's illness, she decides to return to him.

The filmmakers explore the mechanism inside a clock that enables it to keep time and the role of the crystal oscillator.

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

The host travels along the Izumo Highway, which has been in use for ages, and meets people who value human connection.

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

The filmmakers explore Edo Bay streets, enjoy performances by professional entertainers and try foods from different stalls during the summer.

The filmmaker attempts to uncover the truth about authentic ninjas by exploring their fighting skills, tools and techniques.

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

Lemi Duncan learns about a national project that explores ways to weaken typhoons using fleets of ships and artificial clouds.

Nagayama learns the stonemason's process of assessing and utilizing a natural stone's qualities for wall construction.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon, which is about a Sino-Japanese hero fighting for a family that his father used to work for.

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

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

The filmmakers interview drinkers and non-drinkers in Japan, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar.

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

Up-close with some of the planet's most amazing animals. Enter a world of unique creatures from Asia, Africa and the Americas.

The host showcases the beauty of Oze National Park, where time-lapse photography brings the flowers and morning dew to life.

Rockie meets a nightingale who loses her singing voice and is thrown away by the king. However, upon hearing about the king's illness, she decides to return to him.

The filmmakers explore the mechanism inside a clock that enables it to keep time and the role of the crystal oscillator.

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

The host travels along the Izumo Highway, which has been in use for ages, and meets people who value human connection.

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

The filmmakers explore Edo Bay streets, enjoy performances by professional entertainers and try foods from different stalls during the summer.

The filmmaker attempts to uncover the truth about authentic ninjas by exploring their fighting skills, tools and techniques.

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

Lemi Duncan learns about a national project that explores ways to weaken typhoons using fleets of ships and artificial clouds.

Nagayama learns the stonemason's process of assessing and utilizing a natural stone's qualities for wall construction.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon, which is about a Sino-Japanese hero fighting for a family that his father used to work for.

The families of five atomic bomb survivors shed light on the groundbreaking 1963 ruling by the Tokyo District Court, which ruled that the bombings were a violation of international law.

The filmmakers explore the techniques hidden in a centuries-old fusuma painting in Japan, which is part of the same series as panels at the British Museum.

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

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.

An expert explores the moon's influence on Japanese culture, history and art, connecting its traditional significance to the new technologies being developed to study it.

On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographer, Iwago Mitsuaki.

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

Janni Olsson cycles around Nagasaki and explores its tradition of women's sumo and cultures influenced by centuries of foreign trade.

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

The narrator takes viewers on a linguistic journey through a water bottle, introducing many related vocabulary words.

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

The host travels to various cities around the world to explore tourist attractions and monuments and speaks to the local people there.