NHK World HD

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 2 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye..

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 drugs have been approved for their potential to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease - we look at how they work and report on new findings suggesting a food-derived component may also help.

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

Rachael Aoki follows 19th-century explorer Isabella Bird from Nara to Ise Jingu Shrine via Hasedera Temple.

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

Yoshida Hirofumi has been the principal guest conductor of the Odesa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet in Ukraine since 2021 - he talks about what he hopes to convey through music.

Crisp, hot, and delicious Japanese gyoza - how did gyoza come to be so beloved in Japan? Taste the delicious truth for yourself.

A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.

First Childbirth: In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life - it was also characterised by unique customs and beliefs.

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

Kushi-age is a dish where various ingredients are skewered, coated in batter, and deep-fried - Rika prepares each ingredient differently and adds a twist with a unique sauce for diverse flavours.

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.

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

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.

The global race to develop flying cars is heating up with Japan leading in key parts like batteries and motors - the revolution in air travel is here.

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.

Rachael Aoki follows 19th-century explorer Isabella Bird from Nara to Ise Jingu Shrine via Hasedera Temple.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 3 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye..

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.

Kushi-age is a dish where various ingredients are skewered, coated in batter, and deep-fried - Rika prepares each ingredient differently and adds a twist with a unique sauce for diverse flavours.

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

Yoshida Hirofumi has been the principal guest conductor of the Odesa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet in Ukraine since 2021 - he talks about what he hopes to convey through music.

Crisp, hot, and delicious Japanese gyoza - how did gyoza come to be so beloved in Japan? Taste the delicious truth for yourself.

A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.

First Childbirth: In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life - it was also characterised by unique customs and beliefs.

Operating helicopters, members of ARROWS (Airborne Rescue & Relief Operations With Search) race around Japan to provide emergency support following major disasters.

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

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.

The global race to develop flying cars is heating up with Japan leading in key parts like batteries and motors - the revolution in air travel is here.

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.

Rachael Aoki follows 19th-century explorer Isabella Bird from Nara to Ise Jingu Shrine via Hasedera Temple.

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.

Kushi-age is a dish where various ingredients are skewered, coated in batter, and deep-fried - Rika prepares each ingredient differently and adds a twist with a unique sauce for diverse flavours.

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 3 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye..