NHK World TV

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

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine. The series features a wide variety of Japanese dishes that can be prepared at home, from beef bowl with poached egg and rice to tofu hamburger steaks made with low-fat ground chicken. Other dishes include Japanese-st

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

The filmmakers explore why customers visit a large thrift store near Tokyo, which offers a variety of second-hand goods.

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

The karaoke contest MC is unable to host the summer festival. He provides instructions over the phone for Sasaki to take over, but Sasaki struggles to understand the process.

Reporter Lemi Duncan speaks with Dr Hirotaka about the causes of landslides and the technology that helps reduce damage from landslides.

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

The host explores how genetic testing can help predict the effectiveness of immunotherapy for people with uterine cancer.

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.

A herd of zebras can prove mesmerizing; their stripes were commonly thought to serve as a sort of camouflage; that and other theories are scrutinized while new research reveals its results.

A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful and eclectic scenery of Kyoto which was once called the old capital of Japan.

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

Japanese dancer and choreographer Kondo Ryohei discusses the opening ceremony he directed for the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics and the potential of physical expression.

Peter MacMillan discusses the theme of love in the Manyoshu, the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry.

Fun and easy Japanese; fast track your language learning with these simple expressions; plus handy travel tips and easy kanji; give it a try!

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

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine. The series features a wide variety of Japanese dishes that can be prepared at home, from beef bowl with poached egg and rice to tofu hamburger steaks made with low-fat ground chicken. Other dishes include Japanese-st

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

The filmmakers explore why customers visit a large thrift store near Tokyo, which offers a variety of second-hand goods.

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

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.

Enku is a monk believed to have sculpted 120,000 smiling statues of deities and Buddhas in the Gifu Prefecture, which endure to this day. Jonathan Senior learns about Enku and the legacy he left behind as he explores places associated with the monk.

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

The karaoke contest MC is unable to host the summer festival. He provides instructions over the phone for Sasaki to take over, but Sasaki struggles to understand the process.

The filmmakers spotlight various aspects of Japan through its landscapes, wildlife, art, culture, governance and lifestyle.

Chef Rika showcases an easy-to-follow recipe for omu-rice that can be made in five minutes.

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

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine. The series features a wide variety of Japanese dishes that can be prepared at home, from beef bowl with poached egg and rice to tofu hamburger steaks made with low-fat ground chicken. Other dishes include Japanese-st

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

Japanese dancer and choreographer Kondo Ryohei discusses the opening ceremony he directed for the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics and the potential of physical expression.

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

The filmmakers follow the life and the rehabilitation of a Japanese woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her mental illness.

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.

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

The filmmakers explore why customers visit a large thrift store near Tokyo, which offers a variety of second-hand goods.

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

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.

Enku is a monk believed to have sculpted 120,000 smiling statues of deities and Buddhas in the Gifu Prefecture, which endure to this day. Jonathan Senior learns about Enku and the legacy he left behind as he explores places associated with the monk.

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.

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine. The series features a wide variety of Japanese dishes that can be prepared at home, from beef bowl with poached egg and rice to tofu hamburger steaks made with low-fat ground chicken. Other dishes include Japanese-st

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

The karaoke contest MC is unable to host the summer festival. He provides instructions over the phone for Sasaki to take over, but Sasaki struggles to understand the process.

The filmmakers spotlight various aspects of Japan through its landscapes, wildlife, art, culture, governance and lifestyle.

Chef Rika showcases an easy-to-follow recipe for omu-rice that can be made in five minutes.

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

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.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Reporter Ishii Terumi visits a commercial facility and talks to an expert to explore the invention of curved escalators.

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

Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke discusses his mission to revolutionize the restaurant industry and spread happiness through good food, hospitality and green initiatives.

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

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.

How can we continue to enjoy music while maintaining sustainability? We ask Fuji Rock Festival organizers, a drum maker and a guitar repairman about their efforts and mentality.