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.

A local supermarket specialising in seafood closes after nearly 50 years - to keep its legacy alive, the founder teams up with a supermarket chain. Can it survive amidst fierce competition.

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

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.

Gaining the Edge with Materials: From solar-harvesting fabrics to ultra-light insulation, this episode features new advanced materials and the eye-opening impacts they will bring.

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

We meet Canadian-born David Moreton who's a guide for foreign tourists undertaking a pilgrimage that tours 88 Buddhist temples around Shikoku, and American Patrick Brown who crafts beer in Tokushima.

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

Matsuo Takahiro has gained international recognition for installations that fuse light with cutting-edge technology - he talks about how he creates his one-of-a-kind light art.

The IUCN lists 48,646 species facing extinction, a figure that has more than quadrupled in 25 years, accelerated by climate change. Has the 'Sixth Mass Extinction' begun.

Sacred Cranes: Two cranes hang out on the edge of a series of paddy fields where a man walks back and forth scattering something on the ground - they've been lured to a falconry preserve..

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

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

#10 How much is this hairdryer? / To ask the price of something in front of you, say 'kono', meaning 'this', followed by the item's name and 'wa ikura desu ka?

What preparations are needed to protect children in the event of a disaster? This episode considers not only their physical safety, but also their mental wellbeing during stressful evacuations.

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.

Rectal cancer is increasing among younger people - depending on the stage, a stoma may be needed. We report on efforts to preserve the anus using robotic-assisted surgery and artificial intelligence.

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 Canadian-born David Moreton who's a guide for foreign tourists undertaking a pilgrimage that tours 88 Buddhist temples around Shikoku, and American Patrick Brown who crafts beer in Tokushima.

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 local supermarket specialising in seafood closes after nearly 50 years - to keep its legacy alive, the founder teams up with a supermarket chain. Can it survive amidst fierce competition.

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

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

#10 How much is this hairdryer? / To ask the price of something in front of you, say 'kono', meaning 'this', followed by the item's name and 'wa ikura desu ka?

What preparations are needed to protect children in the event of a disaster? This episode considers not only their physical safety, but also their mental wellbeing during stressful evacuations.

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.

Matsuo Takahiro has gained international recognition for installations that fuse light with cutting-edge technology - he talks about how he creates his one-of-a-kind light art.

The IUCN lists 48,646 species facing extinction, a figure that has more than quadrupled in 25 years, accelerated by climate change. Has the 'Sixth Mass Extinction' begun.

Sacred Cranes: Two cranes hang out on the edge of a series of paddy fields where a man walks back and forth scattering something on the ground - they've been lured to a falconry preserve..

Everyday stress and loneliness are driving more and more people to AI chatbots for comfort. Some even 'marry' AI characters or try to recreate deceased partners, amid US lawsuits over suicide risks.

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.

Rectal cancer is increasing among younger people - depending on the stage, a stoma may be needed. We report on efforts to preserve the anus using robotic-assisted surgery and artificial intelligence.

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 Canadian-born David Moreton who's a guide for foreign tourists undertaking a pilgrimage that tours 88 Buddhist temples around Shikoku, and American Patrick Brown who crafts beer in Tokushima.

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

#10 How much is this hairdryer? / To ask the price of something in front of you, say 'kono', meaning 'this', followed by the item's name and 'wa ikura desu ka?

What preparations are needed to protect children in the event of a disaster? This episode considers not only their physical safety, but also their mental wellbeing during stressful evacuations.

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.

A local supermarket specialising in seafood closes after nearly 50 years - to keep its legacy alive, the founder teams up with a supermarket chain. Can it survive amidst fierce competition.

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.