NHK World HD

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Heavy traffic in Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia hinders the delivery of blood for transfusions - Kawanoue Kazufumi hopes to overcome this challenge using drones and build a new aerial infrastructure.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Cambodian mental health expert Chhim Sotheara tells us about his distinctly Asian methods of healing the many people said to be still suffering the psychological after-effects of the 1970s genocide.

From regulating the body's internal clock to possibly curing Parkinson's disease, mushrooms have been revealing one amazing ability after another.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Home to manga, anime and toy stores, the Nakano neighbourhood is famous for its subculture spirit - as we explore, we discover its rich past as a dog sanctuary, blossom-viewing spot and military hub.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Malaysian journalist Ian Yee investigates social issues and hidden crimes - he has shown the power of independent media by exposing child prostitution and drug trade networks. Hear his vital insights.

Two Scenic Views: A print warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once - Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

The modern image of a ninja - an agile shadow warrior with impressive techniques - is derived from a fictional ninja named Sarutobi Sasuke, but he in turn was inspired by the real-life Sanada ninja.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to ghosts. Explore the unique culture behind them.

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Heavy traffic in Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia hinders the delivery of blood for transfusions - Kawanoue Kazufumi hopes to overcome this challenge using drones and build a new aerial infrastructure.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Kabocha (squash) - over 160 types are grown in Japan, many of them native. We visit passionate kabocha farmers across the country, including those utilising grape trellises and long ripening methods.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Home to manga, anime and toy stores, the Nakano neighbourhood is famous for its subculture spirit - as we explore, we discover its rich past as a dog sanctuary, blossom-viewing spot and military hub.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Malaysian journalist Ian Yee investigates social issues and hidden crimes - he has shown the power of independent media by exposing child prostitution and drug trade networks. Hear his vital insights.

Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

The modern image of a ninja - an agile shadow warrior with impressive techniques - is derived from a fictional ninja named Sarutobi Sasuke, but he in turn was inspired by the real-life Sanada ninja.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to ghosts. Explore the unique culture behind them.

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

Cambodian mental health expert Chhim Sotheara tells us about his distinctly Asian methods of healing the many people said to be still suffering the psychological after-effects of the 1970s genocide.

Two Scenic Views: A print warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once - Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways.

Exploring art and autograph forgeries, we reveal how fakes can deceive anyone, the methods behind them, and the fight using AI and forensic tools to restore trust in authenticity.

Heavy traffic in Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia hinders the delivery of blood for transfusions - Kawanoue Kazufumi hopes to overcome this challenge using drones and build a new aerial infrastructure.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Kabocha (squash) - over 160 types are grown in Japan, many of them native. We visit passionate kabocha farmers across the country, including those utilising grape trellises and long ripening methods.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

Home to manga, anime and toy stores, the Nakano neighbourhood is famous for its subculture spirit - as we explore, we discover its rich past as a dog sanctuary, blossom-viewing spot and military hub.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests.

The modern image of a ninja - an agile shadow warrior with impressive techniques - is derived from a fictional ninja named Sarutobi Sasuke, but he in turn was inspired by the real-life Sanada ninja.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to ghosts. Explore the unique culture behind them.

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Two Scenic Views: A print warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once - Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways.

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan - we examine its past and present with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Shuri Castle.

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery.