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.

Erfurt, a city in Thuringia near the centre of Germany, traces its roots to the 8th century - by the 11th century, it had developed into a major crossroads uniting trade and culture across Europe.

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.

How would you reach out to the person next to you in times of disaster? That is the question Amy Takebe asks her students based on an experience in 2011.

One effect of climate change worldwide has been changes in plankton levels due to global warming such as algal blooms - these cause major damage to local fishing and aquaculture industries.

Fashion designer Miyamae Yoshiyuki visits Kochi - Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations, and Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity.

We meet Peruvian Estela Nakazaki and her daughter Namiko - who work in elderly care in Narashino in Chiba - and English Oliver Richardson, who works at a tourist information centre in Aso in Kumamoto.

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 Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Noshima Island.

Avalanches: 2014 saw avalanches occurring in locations in Yamanashi Prefecture where they are rare - we look at their causes, the latest research on them, and how to save lives.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

Introducing an artist who adorns Japanese kimonos with classic Hungarian embroidery - what kind of beautiful works are created by this unusual fusion of two cultural traditions.

We introduce the promotional activities NHK World-Japan conducted ahead of Thailand's general election in early February 2026 and showcase Newsline's coverage broadcast from Thailand itself.

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.

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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.

High in the Himalayas lives a legendary beast with the body of a cow and the head of a goat - listed as a vulnerable species, the takin now faces a deadly disease spreading through its mountain home.

Seto Inland Sea is the largest body of water of its kind in Japan - see the sights of the Great Seto Bridge and the shallow coastal waters through time-lapse photography.

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 energetic mix of brewers strives to enliven the sake scene in Tochigi Prefecture, a place not well known for its breweries - with pride and innovation, they bring new life to an ancient tradition.

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.

We meet Peruvian Estela Nakazaki and her daughter Namiko - who work in elderly care in Narashino in Chiba - and English Oliver Richardson, who works at a tourist information centre in Aso in Kumamoto.

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

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

Introducing an artist who adorns Japanese kimonos with classic Hungarian embroidery - what kind of beautiful works are created by this unusual fusion of two cultural traditions.

We introduce the promotional activities NHK World-Japan conducted ahead of Thailand's general election in early February 2026 and showcase Newsline's coverage broadcast from Thailand itself.

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

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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 energetic mix of brewers strives to enliven the sake scene in Tochigi Prefecture, a place not well known for its breweries - with pride and innovation, they bring new life to an ancient tradition.

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.

High in the Himalayas lives a legendary beast with the body of a cow and the head of a goat - listed as a vulnerable species, the takin now faces a deadly disease spreading through its mountain home.

Seto Inland Sea is the largest body of water of its kind in Japan - see the sights of the Great Seto Bridge and the shallow coastal waters through time-lapse photography.

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

We meet Peruvian Estela Nakazaki and her daughter Namiko - who work in elderly care in Narashino in Chiba - and English Oliver Richardson, who works at a tourist information centre in Aso in Kumamoto.

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

Yoshida Katsuji investigates unexplored caves around the world and won the Uemura Naomi Adventure Award for his achievements in Laos - here he talks about the appeal of cave exploration.

Thousands of near-naked men endure icy water and the winter cold as they are purified at a temple in Saidaiji Eyo - some of the normal rites are being reintroduced as the pandemic recedes.

Cooling Off Along The Takinogawa River: We travel to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks and sitting down for picnics.

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

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

Introducing an artist who adorns Japanese kimonos with classic Hungarian embroidery - what kind of beautiful works are created by this unusual fusion of two cultural traditions.

We introduce the promotional activities NHK World-Japan conducted ahead of Thailand's general election in early February 2026 and showcase Newsline's coverage broadcast from Thailand itself.

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.

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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.

Interval Walking Training, developed in Japan, is attracting global attention - the latest scientific findings show that alternating between fast walking and slow walking promotes health.

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.

We meet Peruvian Estela Nakazaki and her daughter Namiko - who work in elderly care in Narashino in Chiba - and English Oliver Richardson, who works at a tourist information centre in Aso in Kumamoto.

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 energetic mix of brewers strives to enliven the sake scene in Tochigi Prefecture, a place not well known for its breweries - with pride and innovation, they bring new life to an ancient tradition.

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.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

Introducing an artist who adorns Japanese kimonos with classic Hungarian embroidery - what kind of beautiful works are created by this unusual fusion of two cultural traditions.

We introduce the promotional activities NHK World-Japan conducted ahead of Thailand's general election in early February 2026 and showcase Newsline's coverage broadcast from Thailand itself.

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

Yoshida Katsuji investigates unexplored caves around the world and won the Uemura Naomi Adventure Award for his achievements in Laos - here he talks about the appeal of cave exploration.

Thousands of near-naked men endure icy water and the winter cold as they are purified at a temple in Saidaiji Eyo - some of the normal rites are being reintroduced as the pandemic recedes.

Cooling Off Along The Takinogawa River: We travel to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks and sitting down for picnics.

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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.

Interval Walking Training, developed in Japan, is attracting global attention - the latest scientific findings show that alternating between fast walking and slow walking promotes health.

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.

We meet Peruvian Estela Nakazaki and her daughter Namiko - who work in elderly care in Narashino in Chiba - and English Oliver Richardson, who works at a tourist information centre in Aso in Kumamoto.

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.

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

Introducing an artist who adorns Japanese kimonos with classic Hungarian embroidery - what kind of beautiful works are created by this unusual fusion of two cultural traditions.

We introduce the promotional activities NHK World-Japan conducted ahead of Thailand's general election in early February 2026 and showcase Newsline's coverage broadcast from Thailand itself.

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 energetic mix of brewers strives to enliven the sake scene in Tochigi Prefecture, a place not well known for its breweries - with pride and innovation, they bring new life to an ancient tradition.