NHK World TV

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Features time-lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.

Highlights of top-division bouts from March 19, day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

The host examines various sumo wrestling techniques, highlighting their effectiveness in securing a win and their levels of difficulty.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The host explores Hiraizumi of Nishiiwai District, Iwate Prefecture, which is a geographical group comprising sacred sites, including Mount Kinkeisan.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple showcase their kitchen and prepare tasty delicacies from their seasonal cookbook, including shiba-zuke pickles.

Chef Rika introduces a salad with wasabi dressing and pasta with wasabi butter soy sauce to showcase the ingredient's versatility beyond sushi.

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

The filmmakers visit Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture to explore a hall dedicated to kagura performances, a form of votive music and dance that started over a thousand years ago.

The filmmakers present special takeoff and landing footage from the cockpit of the flight from Haneda to New Chitose and techniques for dealing with various kinds of passengers.

The filmmaker takes a closer look at Kitagawa Utamaro's ukiyo-e masterpiece, "Woman with a Glass Noisemaker".

Okuizumi Kazuya, head of the Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium in Yamagata Prefecture, discusses his work and his passion for jellyfish.

Using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer developed its own original flavor, breathing new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.

Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter; on the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain; what is his destination?

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.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The Iwaya Kannon is unveiled just once every 17 years. For a thousand years it has watched over the town and offerings are still brought each day. Watch the lead-up, culminating in the auspicious day!

Presents scenic aerial views of coral reef islands from a passenger jet heading from Tokyo Haneda to New Ishigaki Airport.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

Science for our future; cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

The host explores the story behind one of Tsutaju's most well-known masterpieces, "The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei," which is the artist's debut work.

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

"Gataine Odori" is a dance that depicts exhausting land reclamation work carried out in Omuta during the 19th century. A group of elderly women teach the dance to schoolchildren and keep the story alive.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

Chef Rika introduces a salad with wasabi dressing and pasta with wasabi butter soy sauce to showcase the ingredient's versatility beyond sushi.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The host explores Hiraizumi of Nishiiwai District, Iwate Prefecture, which is a geographical group comprising sacred sites, including Mount Kinkeisan.

Highlights of top-division bouts from March 19, day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

The filmmakers explore the role of the gyoji, or referee, in sumo wrestling before and after a tournament.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The filmmakers visit Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture to explore a hall dedicated to kagura performances, a form of votive music and dance that started over a thousand years ago.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple showcase their kitchen and prepare tasty delicacies from their seasonal cookbook, including shiba-zuke pickles.

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and trends coexist, while uncovering surprises along the way.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

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.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

The filmmaker takes a closer look at Kitagawa Utamaro's ukiyo-e masterpiece, "Woman with a Glass Noisemaker".

Kaneko Reo runs workshops to train new stonemasons to repair terraced fields across Japan.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

Science for our future; cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and nature.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

Highlights of top-division bouts from March 19, day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

The filmmakers explore the role of the gyoji, or referee, in sumo wrestling before and after a tournament.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Kyle Card arrives at Mount Fuji and begins his hike on the newly designated long trail around the mountain to witness its cinematic beauty.

Toyohama's Sea Bream Festival goes back more than a century. Each year five districts build their own floats by hand and on the festival day in July, they parade through town in fishy splendor!

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and trends coexist, while uncovering surprises along the way.

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

Luna's father takes her to the doctor after noticing that she has a slight fever. However, she is not used to going to the clinic and finds it scary.

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.

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

The nuns of Japan's Otowasan Kannonji Temple demonstrate how to make shinoda rolls with taro stalks, which are a simple fall dish for festive occasions.

Kaneko Reo runs workshops to train new stonemasons to repair terraced fields across Japan.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Pianos are placed in airports, stations and on street corners around the world for anyone to play; we unravel the life stories of performers through the eyes of fixed cameras.

Highlights of top-division bouts from March 19, day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

The filmmakers explore the role of the gyoji, or referee, in sumo wrestling before and after a tournament.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

A time-lapse footage of a charming nighttime scenery that can be found in different environments all over Japan, including the cities and countryside.

Science for our future; cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

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

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

A look at how the world's first robot fire brigade equipped with AI can tackle large-scale fires in areas that are inaccessible to humans.

The US-Iran conflict led to what the IEA called the worst-ever energy crisis and more power demand was predicted with the summer heat; how do the crisis and a surge in coal use affect climate change?

Daisuke Shimizu captures the beauty of Japan's topography, local cuisine, culture, lifestyle, biodiversity and more.

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

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.

Luna, a girl who is uncomfortable with hospitals and injections, learns about the value of medicine from a mysterious doctor.

Matsufuji Yasushi has been promoting the Fukuoka Method of waste disposal in developing countries dealing with population growth and urbanization. He talks about the low-cost, eco-friendly approach.

Explore Tokyo's oldest izakaya; with its traditional fare and lucky cats, surviving war and pandemic, it has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years.

Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter; on the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain; what is his destination?

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

The filmmakers take a look at the traditional festival held to honor those who died defending the castle in Sukagawa, Fukushima Prefecture, in 1589.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and 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.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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

Toyohama's Sea Bream Festival goes back more than a century. Each year five districts build their own floats by hand and on the festival day in July, they parade through town in fishy splendor!

Kaneko Reo runs workshops to train new stonemasons to repair terraced fields across Japan.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and nature.

Luna's father takes her to the doctor after noticing that she has a slight fever. However, she is not used to going to the clinic and finds it scary.

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.

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

Kyle Card arrives at Mount Fuji and begins his hike on the newly designated long trail around the mountain to witness its cinematic beauty.

The nuns of Japan's Otowasan Kannonji Temple demonstrate how to make shinoda rolls with taro stalks, which are a simple fall dish for festive occasions.

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and trends coexist, while uncovering surprises along the way.

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

Pianos are placed in airports, stations and on street corners around the world for anyone to play; we unravel the life stories of performers through the eyes of fixed cameras.

Highlights of top-division bouts from March 20, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

The filmmakers explore the role of the gyoji, or referee, in sumo wrestling before and after a tournament.

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

A time-lapse footage of a charming nighttime scenery that can be found in different environments all over Japan, including the cities and countryside.

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.

Toyohama's Sea Bream Festival goes back more than a century. Each year five districts build their own floats by hand and on the festival day in July, they parade through town in fishy splendor!

Matsufuji Yasushi has been promoting the Fukuoka Method of waste disposal in developing countries dealing with population growth and urbanization. He talks about the low-cost, eco-friendly approach.

The filmmakers take a look at nori tsukudani, a beloved rice topping in Japan that is uniquely made with local seaweed harvested from Tokyo Bay.

The filmmakers explore Edo townspeople's ways of repelling mosquitoes during hot and humid summer nights.

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

Kaneko Reo runs workshops to train new stonemasons to repair terraced fields across Japan.

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

The filmmakers explore Nara's herb scene by visiting Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in summer, where the herbs are in full bloom.

Luna, a girl who is uncomfortable with hospitals and injections, learns about the value of medicine from a mysterious doctor.

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.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

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.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and trends coexist, while uncovering surprises along the way.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The filmmakers take a look at the traditional festival held to honor those who died defending the castle in Sukagawa, Fukushima Prefecture, in 1589.

Luna's father takes her to the doctor after noticing that she has a slight fever. However, she is not used to going to the clinic and finds it scary.

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.

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

Highlights of top-division bouts from March 20, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

The filmmakers explore the role of the gyoji, or referee, in sumo wrestling before and after a tournament.

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

The filmmakers take a look at the history of Hyoge Festival, which originated as a sly way of thanking a local hero, who built reservoirs but was exiled in the 17th century.

The nuns of Japan's Otowasan Kannonji Temple demonstrate how to make shinoda rolls with taro stalks, which are a simple fall dish for festive occasions.

The filmmakers delve into the hidden workings of global industries by exploring behind-the-scenes business practices and uncovering unique insights that help illuminate the path toward tomorrow.

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

The filmmakers explore Nara's herb scene by visiting Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in summer, where the herbs are in full bloom.

Toyohama's Sea Bream Festival goes back more than a century. Each year five districts build their own floats by hand and on the festival day in July, they parade through town in fishy splendor!

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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

The filmmakers take a look at unique Japanese stationery, including products for research labs, left-handed users, and even writing in virtual space.

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.

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

Highlights of top-division bouts from March 20, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

The filmmakers explore the role of the gyoji, or referee, in sumo wrestling before and after a tournament.

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

The filmmakers delve into the hidden workings of global industries by exploring behind-the-scenes business practices and uncovering unique insights that help illuminate the path toward tomorrow.

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

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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

The filmmakers take a look at unique Japanese stationery, including products for research labs, left-handed users, and even writing in virtual space.

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

Highlights of top-division bouts from March 20, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

The filmmakers explore the role of the gyoji, or referee, in sumo wrestling before and after a tournament.

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.

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 delve into the hidden workings of global industries by exploring behind-the-scenes business practices and uncovering unique insights that help illuminate the path toward tomorrow.

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

Fujitsuka Shosei, a living national treasure in bamboo craft, has earned acclaim for his aesthetic innovations and signature color transformation technique; he talks about his journey.

Using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer developed its own original flavor, breathing new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.

The filmmakers explore Edo townspeople's ways of repelling mosquitoes during hot and humid summer nights.

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

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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

The filmmakers take a look at unique Japanese stationery, including products for research labs, left-handed users, and even writing in virtual space.

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

Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways! Interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips plus where to go, how to get there and more!

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The filmmakers delve into the hidden workings of global industries by exploring behind-the-scenes business practices and uncovering unique insights that help illuminate the path toward tomorrow.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Highlights of all top-division bouts from March 21, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

Enhancing the experience of Sumo Wrestling with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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

Fujitsuka Shosei, a living national treasure in bamboo craft, has earned acclaim for his aesthetic innovations and signature color transformation technique; he talks about his journey.

Edo Kiriko cut glass techniques have been passed from artisan to artisan for over 100 years. As an increasing number of women are pursuing the craft, they create popular new designs.

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.

Kurosawa Kanichi works as a caretaker for the crash site of a passenger jet in Osutaka Ridge. He maintains memorials and assists families in visiting the mountainous location.

We learn how to say that you are having a problem with something, say the name of something, the particle ga and the verb in the negative form followed by n desu ga.

The filmmakers take a look at unique Japanese stationery, including products for research labs, left-handed users, and even writing in virtual space.

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

Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways! Interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips plus where to go, how to get there and more!

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The filmmakers delve into the hidden workings of global industries by exploring behind-the-scenes business practices and uncovering unique insights that help illuminate the path toward tomorrow.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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

Highlights of all top-division bouts from March 21, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

Enhancing the experience of Sumo Wrestling with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past.

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

The filmmakers shed light on Japan's social landscape through a wide range of topics, including initiatives tackling global challenges, domestic issues and trends.

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Many Mongolian children dream of changing their family's lives by becoming pro sumo wrestlers in Japan. The filmmakers meet the members of a school sumo club as they prepare for a national tournament.

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

The masterpieces of Tsutaju, an ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period; features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin.

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

Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways! Interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips plus where to go, how to get there and more!

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

Highlights of all top-division bouts from March 21, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

Enhancing the experience of Sumo Wrestling with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past.