NHK World TV

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.

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

Photographer Otani Sho discusses being the first Japanese to be named Nature Photographer of the Year by the International Photography Awards and his passion for photographing small sea creatures.

Explores Nara's herb scene in autumn, the harvest season, through a visit to Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Xuan tries to move the discussion forward when Danny and Monica's opinions on the hotel's autumn campaign are divided.

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

Master chef Saito showcases an easy-to-follow recipe for tomato nikudofu.

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

Join us for a hike up Mt. Takao in western Tokyo, said to be the most visited peak in the world. Along the way we'll learn about its samurai history, connection to Mt. Fuji, and abundant nature.

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.

The host speaks with developer Ikezaki Hidekazu and Professor Toko Kiyoshi about the development of taste-sensing systems.

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

Mongolia's culture of meat-eating is contributing to health problems in this developing economy; Chef Suzuki Yuko aims to introduce more vegetables through workshops and improved hospital menus.

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.

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

Join us for a hike up Mt. Takao in western Tokyo, said to be the most visited peak in the world. Along the way we'll learn about its samurai history, connection to Mt. Fuji, and abundant nature.

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

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

The host speaks with developer Ikezaki Hidekazu and Professor Toko Kiyoshi about the development of taste-sensing systems.

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

Mongolia's culture of meat-eating is contributing to health problems in this developing economy; Chef Suzuki Yuko aims to introduce more vegetables through workshops and improved hospital menus.

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

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.

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.

With droughts increasing and simulations predicting that megadroughts could occur in the not-so-distant future, the filmmakers take a look at Japan's technology attempting to address issues surrounding water scarcity.

Milk has sustained humanity for centuries, but it's under threat worldwide, as cows exposed to heat stress under climate change produce less milk; what does the future hold for milk production?

Ouchi-juku, once a thriving post station in the Aizu area, still retains its thatched roofs, hearth fires and time-honored ways; see the carefully preserved traditional townscape in time-lapse.

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

Ito Junji, a globally renowned horror manga artist, discusses the inspiration behind his distinctive artworks.

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.

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.

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

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

The host speaks with developer Ikezaki Hidekazu and Professor Toko Kiyoshi about the development of taste-sensing systems.

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

Mongolia's culture of meat-eating is contributing to health problems in this developing economy; Chef Suzuki Yuko aims to introduce more vegetables through workshops and improved hospital menus.

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

The hosts learn about Japan's food culture as they explore the country to find unique Japanese food and attempt to trace their original sources.

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

Join us for a hike up Mt. Takao in western Tokyo, said to be the most visited peak in the world. Along the way we'll learn about its samurai history, connection to Mt. Fuji, and abundant nature.

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

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.

The host speaks with developer Ikezaki Hidekazu and Professor Toko Kiyoshi about the development of taste-sensing systems.

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

Ito Junji, a globally renowned horror manga artist, discusses the inspiration behind his distinctive artworks.

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 examine what a group of women and children are looking for amongst the weeds near a stream on the outskirts of Edo.

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

Mongolia's culture of meat-eating is contributing to health problems in this developing economy; Chef Suzuki Yuko aims to introduce more vegetables through workshops and improved hospital menus.

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

The hosts learn about Japan's food culture as they explore the country to find unique Japanese food and attempt to trace their original sources.

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

Join us for a hike up Mt. Takao in western Tokyo, said to be the most visited peak in the world. Along the way we'll learn about its samurai history, connection to Mt. Fuji, and abundant nature.

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.

The host speaks with developer Ikezaki Hidekazu and Professor Toko Kiyoshi about the development of taste-sensing systems.

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

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.

The dark gray clay roofing on shrines, temples, and Machiya townhouses is buffed and smoked to boost durability, water resistance, and luster. The filmmakers take a look at how craftsmen and roofers uphold the traditional techniques.

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

Japan being the leading country in particle physics research, Peter Barakan explores the insights with experts, while Matt Alt examines technology with an entertaining angle.

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

The hosts learn about Japan's food culture as they explore the country to find unique Japanese food and attempt to trace their original sources.

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

Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.

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.

The dark gray clay roofing on shrines, temples, and Machiya townhouses is buffed and smoked to boost durability, water resistance, and luster. The filmmakers take a look at how craftsmen and roofers uphold the traditional techniques.

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

Japan being the leading country in particle physics research, Peter Barakan explores the insights with experts, while Matt Alt examines technology with an entertaining angle.

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

Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.

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

The ume is used as the raw material for one of Japan's favorite ingredients; the Japanese plum is used to make the sour umeboshi.

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.

Ohtake Makiko, recipient of a 2025 NASA award for her outstanding contributions to Solar System exploration, discusses her research into the origins of the Earth and the Moon.

Explores Nara's herb scene in autumn, the harvest season, through a visit to Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden.

The filmmakers examine what a group of women and children are looking for amongst the weeds near a stream on the outskirts of Edo.

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

The dark gray clay roofing on shrines, temples, and Machiya townhouses is buffed and smoked to boost durability, water resistance, and luster. The filmmakers take a look at how craftsmen and roofers uphold the traditional techniques.

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

Japan being the leading country in particle physics research, Peter Barakan explores the insights with experts, while Matt Alt examines technology with an entertaining angle.

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

The hosts discuss railway highlights across Japan in the latter half of 2025, from cutting-edge technologies to commemorative events.

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.

Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.

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

The dark gray clay roofing on shrines, temples, and Machiya townhouses is buffed and smoked to boost durability, water resistance, and luster. The filmmakers take a look at how craftsmen and roofers uphold the traditional techniques.

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

Ohtake Makiko, recipient of a 2025 NASA award for her outstanding contributions to Solar System exploration, discusses her research into the origins of the Earth and the Moon.

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 filmmakers shed light on Hokusai's artwork portraying workers at a sawmill using tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life.

An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine, and way of life. In addition, understand Japanese life outside major metropolitan areas.

Features a phrase in Japanese that explains the reason behind an action and some situations where it can be used.

Japan being the leading country in particle physics research, Peter Barakan explores the insights with experts, while Matt Alt examines technology with an entertaining angle.

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

The hosts discuss railway highlights across Japan in the latter half of 2025, from cutting-edge technologies to commemorative events.

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.

The dark gray clay roofing on shrines, temples, and Machiya townhouses is buffed and smoked to boost durability, water resistance, and luster. The filmmakers take a look at how craftsmen and roofers uphold the traditional techniques.

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

Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.

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.

Chinese clothing factories explore new strategies, including international partnerships, in response to tariffs that Trump imposed on Chinese products.

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

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.

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

The hosts discuss railway highlights across Japan in the latter half of 2025, from cutting-edge technologies to commemorative events.

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

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