NHK World TV

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

The host visits shops across Kyoto to explore the world of oyatsu, or traditional Japanese snacks and treats.

Jorge Andres Arevalos Ibarra, from Paraguay, works at a metalworking company; in a role-play challenge, he makes a polite request to a higher-up.

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

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

Fujita Hisao, a 71-year-old diver, works to educate people about the significance of the ocean ecosystem and the endangered lives of sea lions.

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

How can we protect ourselves from disaster-level heat, especially when compounded with other issues such as power outages? We look at Japan's disaster prevention measures to survive the climate crisis.

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

Davao, located on Mindanao Island, is home to 1.7 million people; global business such as call centers are now thriving here; this city is often cited as being one of the safest in the Philippines.

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

Bicycle touring around the world.

Mee is curious about why people wear underpants and starts asking others about it.

As different colors, blue and yellow can make green by getting together, similarly different lives can coexist by helping each other. This is a program to develop the mind of living together.

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

Our guests this week are Ave Mujica, an all-female band whose members voice characters in a hit anime, and Natsukawa Rimi, whose signature song Nada Soso is a perennial favorite around the world.

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. Season 2-8.

As camping becomes increasingly popular in Japan, different camping styles emerge, including solo camping and glamping.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

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

The host visits shops across Kyoto to explore the world of oyatsu, or traditional Japanese snacks and treats.

Jorge Andres Arevalos Ibarra, from Paraguay, works at a metalworking company; in a role-play challenge, he makes a polite request to a higher-up.

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

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

Fujita Hisao, a 71-year-old diver, works to educate people about the significance of the ocean ecosystem and the endangered lives of sea lions.

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

How can we protect ourselves from disaster-level heat, especially when compounded with other issues such as power outages? We look at Japan's disaster prevention measures to survive the climate crisis.

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

Bicycle touring around the world.

Mee is curious about why people wear underpants and starts asking others about it.

As different colors, blue and yellow can make green by getting together, similarly different lives can coexist by helping each other. This is a program to develop the mind of living together.

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

Our guests this week are Ave Mujica, an all-female band whose members voice characters in a hit anime, and Natsukawa Rimi, whose signature song Nada Soso is a perennial favorite around the world.

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. Season 2-8.

As camping becomes increasingly popular in Japan, different camping styles emerge, including solo camping and glamping.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

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

Davao, located on Mindanao Island, is home to 1.7 million people; global business such as call centers are now thriving here; this city is often cited as being one of the safest in the Philippines.

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

The host visits shops across Kyoto to explore the world of oyatsu, or traditional Japanese snacks and treats.

Jorge Andres Arevalos Ibarra, from Paraguay, works at a metalworking company; in a role-play challenge, he makes a polite request to a higher-up.

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

Fujita Hisao, a 71-year-old diver, works to educate people about the significance of the ocean ecosystem and the endangered lives of sea lions.

The nuns introduce two early winter dates, ritto and shosetsu and prepare seasonal pickles and dumplings.

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

How can we protect ourselves from disaster-level heat, especially when compounded with other issues such as power outages? We look at Japan's disaster prevention measures to survive the climate crisis.

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

Bicycle touring around the world.

Mee is curious about why people wear underpants and starts asking others about it.

As different colors, blue and yellow can make green by getting together, similarly different lives can coexist by helping each other. This is a program to develop the mind of living together.

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

Our guests this week are Ave Mujica, an all-female band whose members voice characters in a hit anime, and Natsukawa Rimi, whose signature song Nada Soso is a perennial favorite around the world.

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. Season 2-8.

As camping becomes increasingly popular in Japan, different camping styles emerge, including solo camping and glamping.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

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

The host visits shops across Kyoto to explore the world of oyatsu, or traditional Japanese snacks and treats.

Jorge Andres Arevalos Ibarra, from Paraguay, works at a metalworking company; in a role-play challenge, he makes a polite request to a higher-up.

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

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

Davao, located on Mindanao Island, is home to 1.7 million people; global business such as call centers are now thriving here; this city is often cited as being one of the safest in the Philippines.

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

Kevin Ashimura discusses the inspiration behind establishing Mamo Heart, a space for mothers to relax and execute their business ideas.

The filmmakers explore a change in pollen dispersal patterns influenced by climate change and their relationship with hay fever.

Tsukamoto Yoshiharu visits Nara; long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics.

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

The filmmakers shed light on a blacksmith who makes Japanese sword steel with an ancient technique and the local scenery in Oku-Izumo.

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

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.

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

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!

The filmmakers explore how international interest helps preserve ancient Japanese sword techniques, highlighting Canadian dealer Robert Hughes and master smith Adachi Shigefumi.

English versions of The Garden Way and The Business Keyhole will be shown from 2026. We discuss translation techniques, and hear from the series' international audience.

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

The filmmakers explore the history and culture of the Mikuni Road, stretching from Takasaki in Gunma Prefecture to Teradomari in Niigata Prefecture.

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

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.

An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine and way of life.

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.

We visit one of Japan's last remaining full-process wedding dress factories and learn about the months of hard work and attention to detail that ensure Japanese brides are beautiful on their big day.

The filmmakers shed light on a blacksmith who makes Japanese sword steel with an ancient technique and the local scenery in Oku-Izumo.

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

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!

The filmmakers explore how international interest helps preserve ancient Japanese sword techniques, highlighting Canadian dealer Robert Hughes and master smith Adachi Shigefumi.

English versions of The Garden Way and The Business Keyhole will be shown from 2026. We discuss translation techniques, and hear from the series' international audience.

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

The filmmakers explore the history and culture of the Mikuni Road, stretching from Takasaki in Gunma Prefecture to Teradomari in Niigata Prefecture.

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

An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine and way of life.

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.

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

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.

We visit one of Japan's last remaining full-process wedding dress factories and learn about the months of hard work and attention to detail that ensure Japanese brides are beautiful on their big day.

The filmmakers shed light on a blacksmith who makes Japanese sword steel with an ancient technique and the local scenery in Oku-Izumo.

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

Sekiguchi Itaru discusses his role in restoring the pipe organ at Notre Dame in Paris following the 2019 fire, including the intricate processes of tuning and voicing these instruments.

The filmmakers explore how international interest helps preserve ancient Japanese sword techniques, highlighting Canadian dealer Robert Hughes and master smith Adachi Shigefumi.

English versions of The Garden Way and The Business Keyhole will be shown from 2026. We discuss translation techniques, and hear from the series' international audience.

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

The filmmakers explore a world of playful fabric designs, from bold patterns and vivid colors to modern takes on traditional cloth.

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

The filmmakers explore the history and culture of the Mikuni Road, stretching from Takasaki in Gunma Prefecture to Teradomari in Niigata Prefecture.

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

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.

We visit one of Japan's last remaining full-process wedding dress factories and learn about the months of hard work and attention to detail that ensure Japanese brides are beautiful on their big day.

The filmmakers shed light on a blacksmith who makes Japanese sword steel with an ancient technique and the local scenery in Oku-Izumo.

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

An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine and way of life.

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.

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!

The filmmakers explore how international interest helps preserve ancient Japanese sword techniques, highlighting Canadian dealer Robert Hughes and master smith Adachi Shigefumi.

English versions of The Garden Way and The Business Keyhole will be shown from 2026. We discuss translation techniques, and hear from the series' international audience.

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

Sekiguchi Itaru discusses his role in restoring the pipe organ at Notre Dame in Paris following the 2019 fire, including the intricate processes of tuning and voicing these instruments.

The nuns introduce two early winter dates, ritto and shosetsu and prepare seasonal pickles and dumplings.

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 filmmakers explore the changes in Japan's ramen and udon eateries, including takeovers by food-service giants, by going behind the curtain of the industry.

The filmmakers interview Japanese women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.

The filmmakers explore the history and culture of the Mikuni Road, stretching from Takasaki in Gunma Prefecture to Teradomari in Niigata Prefecture.

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

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.

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.

The filmmakers explore a change in pollen dispersal patterns influenced by climate change and their relationship with hay fever.

A 150-year-old store sells delicate, hand-crafted Japanese confectionery; traditional techniques present floral beauty in sweets and the seasonal colors of Izumo are shown in time-lapse images.

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

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!

The filmmakers explore how international interest helps preserve ancient Japanese sword techniques, highlighting Canadian dealer Robert Hughes and master smith Adachi Shigefumi.

English versions of The Garden Way and The Business Keyhole will be shown from 2026. We discuss translation techniques, and hear from the series' international audience.

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

The filmmakers explore the hills in the town of Genoa, Italy.

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.

An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine and way of life.

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.

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

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.

The filmmaker explores the streets of Faro, the southernmost city in Portugal.

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

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.

Kyle Card hikes the newly 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.

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.

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

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

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.

"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.

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

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

The filmmakers explore a change in pollen dispersal patterns influenced by climate change and their relationship with hay fever.

A 150-year-old store sells delicate, hand-crafted Japanese confectionery; traditional techniques present floral beauty in sweets and the seasonal colors of Izumo are shown in time-lapse images.

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

Photographer Nagira Kohei discusses his creative vision and the message he wants to convey through his work.

The nuns introduce two early winter dates, ritto and shosetsu and prepare seasonal pickles and dumplings.

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

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.

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.

The filmmakers explore the versatility and appeal of okra in Japanese cuisine.

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.

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

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.

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

Photographer Nagira Kohei discusses his creative vision and the message he wants to convey through his work.

An aerial journey across 21st century Japan, a bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

The filmmakers interview drinkers and non-drinkers in Japan, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar.

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?

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

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.

The filmmakers explore the versatility and appeal of okra in Japanese cuisine.

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.

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

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 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 explore how Japanese offices are becoming spaces that foster conversation, with cafe-like layouts and even saunas.

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

The filmmakers explore the versatility and appeal of okra in Japanese cuisine.

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.