NHK World HD

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

Small octopus balls cooked on grills have engendered a food culture unto their own and are Osaka's leading soul food - explore the essence of Osaka that prizes tasty, affordable, and satisfying 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.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 12 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's 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.

JR West's Limited Express Yakumo has been renewed and boldly redesigned inside and out with improvements made to the comfort and ride quality - join us as we feature the new Yakumo.

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

Large-scale development in Hong Kong's northern area is building a high-tech industrial base and boosting the economy and jobs - though mainlanders hold high expectations, some locals face eviction.

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

Kimura Masahiko is a legend of the bonsai world who has won the Prime Minister's Award, one of the industry's highest honours, 27 times - he talks about creating original works that break the mould.

Climate change has begun to impact the food supply - in Japan, hotter summers and stronger typhoons are affecting rice. Researchers are now working to develop rice that can withstand such challenges.

Homework Challenges: Elsa is from the Faroe Islands and ger two children attend a Japanese public school - she feels sad that she cannot always help them because of language issues.

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

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

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.

Small octopus balls cooked on grills have engendered a food culture unto their own and are Osaka's leading soul food - explore the essence of Osaka that prizes tasty, affordable, and satisfying 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.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. The Tottori Sand Dunes create unique and ever-changing views on the Sea of Japan coast - our design hunt explores a culture with deep natural roots.

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.

Large-scale development in Hong Kong's northern area is building a high-tech industrial base and boosting the economy and jobs - though mainlanders hold high expectations, some locals face eviction.

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 13 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's 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.

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

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

Kimura Masahiko is a legend of the bonsai world who has won the Prime Minister's Award, one of the industry's highest honours, 27 times - he talks about creating original works that break the mould.

Climate change has begun to impact the food supply - in Japan, hotter summers and stronger typhoons are affecting rice. Researchers are now working to develop rice that can withstand such challenges.

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.

Made mainly from antibodies, biologic drugs have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis - we explore their mechanisms and potential.

Small octopus balls cooked on grills have engendered a food culture unto their own and are Osaka's leading soul food - explore the essence of Osaka that prizes tasty, affordable, and satisfying 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.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. The Tottori Sand Dunes create unique and ever-changing views on the Sea of Japan coast - our design hunt explores a culture with deep natural roots.

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.

Large-scale development in Hong Kong's northern area is building a high-tech industrial base and boosting the economy and jobs - though mainlanders hold high expectations, some locals face eviction.

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.

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

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.

Homework Challenges: Elsa is from the Faroe Islands and ger two children attend a Japanese public school - she feels sad that she cannot always help them because of language issues.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, automated ginjo koji makers.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 13 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's a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.