NHK World HD

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

With betting tickets in hand, customers at a no-frills bar near a motorboat racing stadium in Fukuoka ride the ups and downs of the exciting races - for three days we follow their fortunes.

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.

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

In Japan, extremely powerful lightning known as a superbolt can occur in the Hokuriku region during winter - what is the source of a power comparable to a small nuclear explosion.

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.

Hip osteoarthritis causes severe pain and may require artificial hip joint surgery - a Japanese university and a company have developed a long-lasting artificial joint offering hope to many patients.

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

Estella Mak visits Seto to explore a ceramic heritage dating back at least 1,000 years that is vibrant today. She gets hands-on in workshops and tries a local comfort food that replenished potters.

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

Amblyopia is a condition where vision in one eye doesn't develop properly; Ishigaki Yo has created a device that improves vision through gaming. He talks about designing products that benefit society.

A-bomb survivor trees are treasured in Hiroshima - one cherry tree in a schoolyard has forged a bond with a former student and brought her hope and enduring joy after the bombing.

Have a cold? Take a cheese shower! A father has once again fallen victim to the filter bubble - when it comes to searching for health information, careful judgment is key so take time to think.

Night on the Town: A full moon shines above a bustling neighbourhood - featured prominently are kabuki theatres on hiatus, but people have still come out to take in the nightlife.

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

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

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.

With betting tickets in hand, customers at a no-frills bar near a motorboat racing stadium in Fukuoka ride the ups and downs of the exciting races - for three days we follow their fortunes.

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.

Dr Kitagawa Susumu was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) - in this programme, we explore MOFs and their potential to help combat global warming.

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.

Estella Mak visits Seto to explore a ceramic heritage dating back at least 1,000 years that is vibrant today. She gets hands-on in workshops and tries a local comfort food that replenished potters.

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.

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

Japan's national sport, sumo has fans worldwide - we dig a little deeper into the sumo spirit.

Featured recipe: Homemade Udon Noodles with Poached Eggs. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking in five minutes with Chef Rika.

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.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

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

Amblyopia is a condition where vision in one eye doesn't develop properly; Ishigaki Yo has created a device that improves vision through gaming. He talks about designing products that benefit society.

A-bomb survivor trees are treasured in Hiroshima - one cherry tree in a schoolyard has forged a bond with a former student and brought her hope and enduring joy after the bombing.

Have a cold? Take a cheese shower! A father has once again fallen victim to the filter bubble - when it comes to searching for health information, careful judgment is key so take time to think.

Night on the Town: A full moon shines above a bustling neighbourhood - featured prominently are kabuki theatres on hiatus, but people have still come out to take in the nightlife.

This programme delivers today's information about Japan, probing into timely themes from various perspectives in the quickest possible manner.

With betting tickets in hand, customers at a no-frills bar near a motorboat racing stadium in Fukuoka ride the ups and downs of the exciting races - for three days we follow their fortunes.

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.

Dr Kitagawa Susumu was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) - in this programme, we explore MOFs and their potential to help combat global warming.

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.

Estella Mak visits Seto to explore a ceramic heritage dating back at least 1,000 years that is vibrant today. She gets hands-on in workshops and tries a local comfort food that replenished potters.

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.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

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.

An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

Japan's national sport, sumo has fans worldwide - we dig a little deeper into the sumo spirit.

Featured recipe: Homemade Udon Noodles with Poached Eggs. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking in five minutes with Chef Rika.