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.

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.

Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.

How do the cast and crew prepare for a kabuki performance?; actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the rehearsals and technical complexities of a recent nationwide tour.

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 shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

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

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

Nithya and Kalyan are parting ways even though the court gives them six months to reconsider their divorce; to further complicate things, lockdown hits and makes them stay in the same apartment.

The filmmakers show how to describe objects using words and how it helps people discover new things.

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.

Bicycle touring around the world.

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.

Chris Glenn explores castles throughout Japan, including Edo, Nagoya, Osaka and Nijo-jo to discover the secret strategies for building these historical structures.

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 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.

Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.

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 "dohyo" is a sacred stage for sumo wrestling. There are some secrets and beliefs associated with its creation.

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

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

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.

Hikers go on adventures and enjoy magnificent views while experiencing the unique hiking culture of 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.

NOA, a singer, dancer and actor who trained in South Korea, and DEZOLVE, a fusion band with distinct sounds, perform their top tracks and discuss their music.

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.

Japan became a dinosaur fossil hotspot after an excavation in Hokkaido; Kobayashi Yoshitsugu explains how this led to increased interest in dinosaurs, resulting in the development of dinosaur museums and events.

We meet cats whose owner grows plants used to make cloth traditionally; another cat, Lock, lives at a temple; he takes part in sutra reading and is practically the chief priest's assistant!

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 look at the major Japanese anime and manga that are beloved by fans and an exploration of what makes them so popular.

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

The filmmakers shed light on a variety of entrance designs in different applications.

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 Ogasawara Islands are home to many unique species of both flora and fauna. Their interconnected cycle of life is supported by efforts to control invasive species that threaten their delicate balance.

The filmmaker presents poetic videos in collaboration with Mine Kawakami, a renowned pianist, to make one experience the seasons of Yamato, a former province in Japan.

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 "dohyo" is a sacred stage for sumo wrestling. There are some secrets and beliefs associated with its creation.

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 shed light on the traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark and the efforts in upholding this craftsmanship.

Foreigners learn useful Japanese workplace expressions, explore business cultures and improve kanji proficiency.

A look at the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.

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 shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

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.

Hikers go on adventures and enjoy magnificent views while experiencing the unique hiking culture of 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.

Watch the toughest sumo wrestlers clash in the ring live on NHK WORLD-JAPAN!; "Grand Sumo Live offers live coverage of days one, eight, fourteen and fifteen, the final day, of every Grand Sumo tournament; don't miss it!".

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 look at the major Japanese anime and manga that are beloved by fans and an exploration of what makes them so popular.

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

The filmmakers shed light on a variety of entrance designs in different applications.

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.

NOA, a singer, dancer and actor who trained in South Korea, and DEZOLVE, a fusion band with distinct sounds, perform their top tracks and discuss their music.

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.

Japan became a dinosaur fossil hotspot after an excavation in Hokkaido; Kobayashi Yoshitsugu explains how this led to increased interest in dinosaurs, resulting in the development of dinosaur museums and events.

We meet cats whose owner grows plants used to make cloth traditionally; another cat, Lock, lives at a temple; he takes part in sutra reading and is practically the chief priest's assistant!

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 shed light on the traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark and the efforts in upholding this craftsmanship.

Foreigners learn useful Japanese workplace expressions, explore business cultures and improve kanji proficiency.

A look at the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.

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 shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

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.

Hikers go on adventures and enjoy magnificent views while experiencing the unique hiking culture of 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.

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga that are beloved by fans and an exploration of what makes them so popular.

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

The filmmakers shed light on a variety of entrance designs in different applications.

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.

NOA, a singer, dancer and actor who trained in South Korea, and DEZOLVE, a fusion band with distinct sounds, perform their top tracks and discuss their music.

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.

Japan became a dinosaur fossil hotspot after an excavation in Hokkaido; Kobayashi Yoshitsugu explains how this led to increased interest in dinosaurs, resulting in the development of dinosaur museums and events.

We meet cats whose owner grows plants used to make cloth traditionally; another cat, Lock, lives at a temple; he takes part in sutra reading and is practically the chief priest's assistant!

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 Ogasawara Islands are home to many unique species of both flora and fauna. Their interconnected cycle of life is supported by efforts to control invasive species that threaten their delicate balance.

The filmmaker presents poetic videos in collaboration with Mine Kawakami, a renowned pianist, to make one experience the seasons of Yamato, a former province in Japan.

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 presents some interesting facts and stories about "yokozuna," the highest rank of sumo wrestling.

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 shed light on the traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark and the efforts in upholding this craftsmanship.

Foreigners learn useful Japanese workplace expressions, explore business cultures and improve kanji proficiency.

A look at the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

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

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.

Hikers go on adventures and enjoy magnificent views while experiencing the unique hiking culture of 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.

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga that are beloved by fans and an exploration of what makes them so popular.

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

The filmmakers shed light on a variety of entrance designs in different applications.

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.

NOA, a singer, dancer and actor who trained in South Korea, and DEZOLVE, a fusion band with distinct sounds, perform their top tracks and discuss their music.

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.

Japan became a dinosaur fossil hotspot after an excavation in Hokkaido; Kobayashi Yoshitsugu explains how this led to increased interest in dinosaurs, resulting in the development of dinosaur museums and events.

We meet cats whose owner grows plants used to make cloth traditionally; another cat, Lock, lives at a temple; he takes part in sutra reading and is practically the chief priest's assistant!

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 shed light on the traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark and the efforts in upholding this craftsmanship.

Foreigners learn useful Japanese workplace expressions, explore business cultures and improve kanji proficiency.

A look at the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.

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 Ogasawara Islands are home to many unique species of both flora and fauna. Their interconnected cycle of life is supported by efforts to control invasive species that threaten their delicate balance.

The filmmaker presents poetic videos in collaboration with Mine Kawakami, a renowned pianist, to make one experience the seasons of Yamato, a former province in Japan.

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 presents some interesting facts and stories about "yokozuna," the highest rank of sumo wrestling.

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.

Rafael Kinoshita discusses why he teaches music to children with roots overseas and provides a space for them to build confidence and have fun.

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?

Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.

Comedians Reiji and Tsuyoshi of the duo Nakagawake and Suchiko explore various Japanese manufacturing technologies.

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

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each season.

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.

Peter MacMillan explains various expressions and cultures related to the word fumu, which means to step and to stomp.

The host introduces a Japanese expression that can be used to explain something that has been done without intention.

Prateep and her Japanese husband Tatsuya provide support to residents of a Bangkok slum facing eviction by a redevelopment project.

The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.

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.

Nishio strives to be the city where traditional taiko drums resound the most profoundly in all Japan. Since 2009, a thousand drummers have gathered to play as one — all beginning with a single drummer.

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.

The filmmakers explore Ishigaki Island, an island southwest of Okinawa Prefecture's main island and a home to around 50,000 people.

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.

Twice a year, Hagiwara shopping street hosts a rare chindon festival. Costumed performers come from across Japan to compete and parade through town, joined by folk dancers from other regions.

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

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.

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 presents some interesting facts and stories about "yokozuna," the highest rank of sumo wrestling.