NHK World TV

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 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.

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

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

A national road winds through a rugged mountain range on the Kii Peninsula; we drove the length of this road over three days to meet some of the residents in this remote region.

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

During Shizuoka's annual Daidogei World Cup, a piano is set up on a shopping street where passersby stop to play.

Language students learn to make the most of their Japanese skills by watching dramas featuring useful communication strategies, snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and documentaries on senpai in Japan.

Torrential rains and earthquakes can destroy irrigation ponds, increasing the risk of flooding; we look at how new technology is utilizing fish finders and GPS to support disaster preparedness.

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

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

Erica Angyal presents research showing how exercising after a cancer diagnosis can improve post-surgical recovery, reduce recurrence rates and increase survival rates.

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

The filmmakers explore how sweet and savory food helps the Edo townspeople keep warm in the snowy winter.

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

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

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

A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the scenery of Nikko, a town famous for its national park and Tokugawa Ieyasu's mausoleum.

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

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

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

Respected sports trainer Kitani Masashi works with soccer players, relieving fatigue and pain, and conditioning the body to be less prone to injury; he talks about his unique methods.

Peter MacMillan explores various words and expressions related to trees and the culture behind them.

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

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

"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.

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.

During Shizuoka's annual Daidogei World Cup, a piano is set up on a shopping street where passersby stop to play.

A national road winds through a rugged mountain range on the Kii Peninsula; we drove the length of this road over three days to meet some of the residents in this remote region.

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

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

Observing Red Fuji and Black Fuji, two different views of Japan's famous mountain, captured by the artist Hokusai; what did Mount Fuji mean to the people of Edo?

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.

How a single type of microbe, Aspergillus oryzae, enhances the flavor of washoku.

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

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

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

Alfie Goodrich explores Okinawa's castle ruins representing the glory and history of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

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

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

Language students learn to make the most of their Japanese skills by watching dramas featuring useful communication strategies, snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and documentaries on senpai in Japan.

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

Chef Rika prepares the delicious and healthy yaki udon with yuzukosho while sharing easy-to-follow tips.

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

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.

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 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".

Respected sports trainer Kitani Masashi works with soccer players, relieving fatigue and pain, and conditioning the body to be less prone to injury; he talks about his unique methods.

The filmmakers showcase the bird's-eye view above Shiretoko Peninsula, the northeastern tip of Hokkaido, and shed light on an underwater photographer who dives among the ice floes of Shiretoko.

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

The filmmakers explore how sweet and savory food helps the Edo townspeople keep warm in the snowy winter.

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

A national road winds through a rugged mountain range on the Kii Peninsula; we drove the length of this road over three days to meet some of the residents in this remote region.

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

The filmmakers explore how sweet and savory food helps the Edo townspeople keep warm in the snowy winter.

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.

How a single type of microbe, Aspergillus oryzae, enhances the flavor of washoku.

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

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.

Alfie Goodrich explores Okinawa's castle ruins representing the glory and history of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

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

"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.

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

Language students learn to make the most of their Japanese skills by watching dramas featuring useful communication strategies, snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and documentaries on senpai in Japan.

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

Chef Rika prepares the delicious and healthy yaki udon with yuzukosho while sharing easy-to-follow tips.

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 learns about the development and manufacturing process of pre-inked stamps from Company President Funahashi Masayoshi.

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

92-year-old Shiraishi Yuriko teaches women in Côte d'Ivoire to make surimi, a Japanese fish paste, supporting their independence and improving nutrition across the nation.

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

How a single type of microbe, Aspergillus oryzae, enhances the flavor of washoku.

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

S & L takes you to a Catholic university in Bethlehem that is caught in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.