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.

An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: centre bridge knee braces.

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.

69 of the 96 employees at a chalk factory in Japan have intellectual disabilities - as veteran workers prepare to retire, they pass on skills and encouragement to the next generation.

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.

In this episode, we take a peek behind the scenes of one of daily life's most trusted allies - supermarkets! Join us as we explore the secrets of the deli section and see how it evolved in Japan.

1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth. A couple who lost their second son when two hours old talks about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan.

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 timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital - against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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.

Family restaurants are uniquely Japanese establishments that are also popular with solo diners - we see how innovative services have helped them survive the ups and downs of the restaurant industry.

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 show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market, where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.

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.

Visit one of Japan's engineering marvels, an auto and train bridge spanning six islands, and meet the dedicated crew working to keep it as good as new for the next 200 years.

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.

In this episode, we take a peek behind the scenes of one of daily life's most trusted allies - supermarkets! Join us as we explore the secrets of the deli section and see how it evolved in Japan.

1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth. A couple who lost their second son when two hours old talks about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan.

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

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital - against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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

Family restaurants are uniquely Japanese establishments that are also popular with solo diners - we see how innovative services have helped them survive the ups and downs of the restaurant industry.

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.

Visit one of Japan's engineering marvels, an auto and train bridge spanning six islands, and meet the dedicated crew working to keep it as good as new for the next 200 years.

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 show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market, where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.

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

In this episode, we take a peek behind the scenes of one of daily life's most trusted allies - supermarkets! Join us as we explore the secrets of the deli section and see how it evolved in Japan.

1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth. A couple who lost their second son when two hours old talks about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan.

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

Ito Junji is a horror manga artist renowned worldwide for his intricate artwork and unique vision which earned him a place in the prestigious Eisner Awards Hall of Fame in 2025 - what inspires him.

The key to tasty kiwi is a ripening process that takes place after harvest - discover new varieties being developed in Kagawa and feast your eyes on innovative dishes.

Calligraphy Day: We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing - the young students are dressed in their finest and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills.

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

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital - against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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.

Family restaurants are uniquely Japanese establishments that are also popular with solo diners - we see how innovative services have helped them survive the ups and downs of the restaurant industry.

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.

Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways with interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips, where to go, how to get there and more.

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.

In this episode, we take a peek behind the scenes of one of daily life's most trusted allies - supermarkets! Join us as we explore the secrets of the deli section and see how it evolved in Japan.

1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth. A couple who lost their second son when two hours old talks about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan.

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.

Visit one of Japan's engineering marvels, an auto and train bridge spanning six islands, and meet the dedicated crew working to keep it as good as new for the next 200 years.

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 timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital - against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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

Ito Junji is a horror manga artist renowned worldwide for his intricate artwork and unique vision which earned him a place in the prestigious Eisner Awards Hall of Fame in 2025 - what inspires him.

from June to October, new varieties appear every two weeks letting people enjoy them for months. Big, sweet and juicy, discover the charm of Japan's finest peaches.

Discover the story behind the 36 Views of Mount Fuji woodprint series. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai is not just a huge wave, and the boat caught in the wave is there for a reason.

In 1985, a passenger jet crashed into Osutaka Ridge and killed 520 people - Kurosawa Kanichi looks after the area, preserving memorials and guiding bereaved family members up the mountain.

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.

Family restaurants are uniquely Japanese establishments that are also popular with solo diners - we see how innovative services have helped them survive the ups and downs of the restaurant industry.

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.

Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways with interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips, where to go, how to get there and more.

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.

In this episode, we take a peek behind the scenes of one of daily life's most trusted allies - supermarkets! Join us as we explore the secrets of the deli section and see how it evolved in Japan.

1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth. A couple who lost their second son when two hours old talks about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan.

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 timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital - against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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.

Visit one of Japan's engineering marvels, an auto and train bridge spanning six islands, and meet the dedicated crew working to keep it as good as new for the next 200 years.

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 region in Japan is spotlighted for its unique method to help 'hikikomori,' individuals withdrawn from society, by having them work in farming, creating a network of support.

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 in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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.

Sights and Culinary Delights: Delves into the history, everyday lives, culture, and stories that make Shimonoseki unique, and offers visitors a journey designed to leave them wanting to visit again.

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.

Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways with interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips, where to go, how to get there and more.

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.

A region in Japan is spotlighted for its unique method to help 'hikikomori,' individuals withdrawn from society, by having them work in farming, creating a network of support.

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

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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

Sights and Culinary Delights: Delves into the history, everyday lives, culture, and stories that make Shimonoseki unique, and offers visitors a journey designed to leave them wanting to visit again.

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 fountain park near Tokyo Station is like an oasis in the heart of the city. For three days in spring, a time of new beginnings in Japan, we asked people young and old what lures them to this park.

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.

Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways with interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips, where to go, how to get there and more.

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

A region in Japan is spotlighted for its unique method to help 'hikikomori,' individuals withdrawn from society, by having them work in farming, creating a network of support.

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

In 2025, Ohtake Makiko won a NASA award for significant accomplishments relating to Solar System exploration science. She talks about investigating the birth of our planet and moon.

Wind power helps fight climate change, but birds face growing risks as turbines spread across land and sea - this episode explores impacts and mitigation measures to protect birds and the climate.

Maxine is a university student who joined a school providing educational support and life advice to international students wanting to enter Japanese high school, and this experience changed her life.

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

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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.

Sights and Culinary Delights: Delves into the history, everyday lives, culture, and stories that make Shimonoseki unique, and offers visitors a journey designed to leave them wanting to visit again.

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 Yamaguchi. Lying at the western edge of Japan's main island Yamaguchi is home to arts and crafts which draw on its rich natural landscape. Join us on a design hunt.

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 region in Japan is spotlighted for its unique method to help 'hikikomori,' individuals withdrawn from society, by having them work in farming, creating a network of support.

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.

Nakamura Takatoshi runs a recycling company in Vietnam. He works with junk buyers, who collect recyclables from shops and homes, to improve the country's recycling rate and build a sustainable future.

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 in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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

In 2025, Ohtake Makiko won a NASA award for significant accomplishments relating to Solar System exploration science. She talks about investigating the birth of our planet and moon.

Wind power helps fight climate change, but birds face growing risks as turbines spread across land and sea - this episode explores impacts and mitigation measures to protect birds and the climate.

The top three geisha idol celebrities in Edo are Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita; see how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty, has illustrated them so differently.

Hydrogen gas inhalation is proving to be a potential game-changer in emergency medicine. It improves survival rates and reduces severe aftereffects that can occur after the heart restarts.

Sights and Culinary Delights: Delves into the history, everyday lives, culture, and stories that make Shimonoseki unique, and offers visitors a journey designed to leave them wanting to visit again.

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 Yamaguchi. Lying at the western edge of Japan's main island Yamaguchi is home to arts and crafts which draw on its rich natural landscape. Join us on a design hunt.

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 region in Japan is spotlighted for its unique method to help 'hikikomori,' individuals withdrawn from society, by having them work in farming, creating a network of support.

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 in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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.

Maxine is a university student who joined a school providing educational support and life advice to international students wanting to enter Japanese high school, and this experience changed her life.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: centre bridge knee braces.

Family restaurants are uniquely Japanese establishments that are also popular with solo diners - we see how innovative services have helped them survive the ups and downs of the restaurant industry.

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.

In 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of 50 million dollars by land swindlers - how did the firm miss the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook Japan.

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

Paediatrician Kumon Kazuko runs a facility in Africa supporting the minds and bodies of children with special needs - this is the story of a Japanese doctor who has been a symbol of hope for 23 years.

Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'.

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 Yamaguchi. Lying at the western edge of Japan's main island Yamaguchi is home to arts and crafts which draw on its rich natural landscape. Join us on a design hunt.

This programme presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature - in both original forms and modern translations - with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the world view of ancient Japan.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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.

Influential ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige's '100 Famous Views of Edo' are a series of prints encoding his view of the changing face of Japan.

A Summer Delicacy: A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving and undulating river while using 'drifting mosquito hooks' to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople.

A collection of documents known as the Masugikaidake-Monjo was discovered in Koka. Covering everything from family feuds to mission details and expenses, it provides new insight into the Koka ninja.

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.

Disaster training is advancing with digital technology - see how AR/VR technology is helping participants gain realistic experience about the movement of smoke in fires.

Okayama / Hara Kenya (graphic designer). Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape, without compromise.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki; explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance.

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.

In 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of 50 million dollars by land swindlers - how did the firm miss the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook Japan.

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

Influential ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige's '100 Famous Views of Edo' are a series of prints encoding his view of the changing face of Japan.

A Summer Delicacy: A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving and undulating river while using 'drifting mosquito hooks' to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople.

A collection of documents known as the Masugikaidake-Monjo was discovered in Koka. Covering everything from family feuds to mission details and expenses, it provides new insight into the Koka ninja.

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 Yamaguchi. Lying at the western edge of Japan's main island Yamaguchi is home to arts and crafts which draw on its rich natural landscape. Join us on a design hunt.

This programme presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature - in both original forms and modern translations - with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the world view of ancient Japan.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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.

Paediatrician Kumon Kazuko runs a facility in Africa supporting the minds and bodies of children with special needs - this is the story of a Japanese doctor who has been a symbol of hope for 23 years.

Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'.

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.

Disaster training is advancing with digital technology - see how AR/VR technology is helping participants gain realistic experience about the movement of smoke in fires.

Okayama / Hara Kenya (graphic designer). Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape, without compromise.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki; explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance.

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.

In 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of 50 million dollars by land swindlers - how did the firm miss the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook Japan.

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

Stick insects are truly masters of concealment, often hiding in plain sight. Three passionate enthusiasts help the Darwin team navigate their many mysterious yet amazing worlds in search of answers.

Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level - with a reflective pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography.

This programme presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature - in both original forms and modern translations - with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the world view of ancient Japan.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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.

Paediatrician Kumon Kazuko runs a facility in Africa supporting the minds and bodies of children with special needs - this is the story of a Japanese doctor who has been a symbol of hope for 23 years.

Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'.

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.

Influential ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige's '100 Famous Views of Edo' are a series of prints encoding his view of the changing face of Japan.

A Summer Delicacy: A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving and undulating river while using 'drifting mosquito hooks' to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople.

A collection of documents known as the Masugikaidake-Monjo was discovered in Koka. Covering everything from family feuds to mission details and expenses, it provides new insight into the Koka ninja.

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.

Disaster training is advancing with digital technology - see how AR/VR technology is helping participants gain realistic experience about the movement of smoke in fires.

Okayama / Hara Kenya (graphic designer). Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape, without compromise.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki; explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance.

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.

In 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of 50 million dollars by land swindlers - how did the firm miss the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook Japan.

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

Stick insects are truly masters of concealment, often hiding in plain sight. Three passionate enthusiasts help the Darwin team navigate their many mysterious yet amazing worlds in search of answers.

Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level - with a reflective pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography.

This programme presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature - in both original forms and modern translations - with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the world view of ancient Japan.

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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.

Paediatrician Kumon Kazuko runs a facility in Africa supporting the minds and bodies of children with special needs - this is the story of a Japanese doctor who has been a symbol of hope for 23 years.

Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'.

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.

Influential ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige's '100 Famous Views of Edo' are a series of prints encoding his view of the changing face of Japan.

A Summer Delicacy: A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving and undulating river while using 'drifting mosquito hooks' to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople.

A collection of documents known as the Masugikaidake-Monjo was discovered in Koka. Covering everything from family feuds to mission details and expenses, it provides new insight into the Koka ninja.

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.

Disaster training is advancing with digital technology - see how AR/VR technology is helping participants gain realistic experience about the movement of smoke in fires.

Okayama / Hara Kenya (graphic designer). Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape, without compromise.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki; explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance.

Elephants are both feared and revered in Sri Lanka - in 2024, around 150 people and 400 elephants died in increasingly frequent encounters which can force people to make life-altering decisions.

In this episode, we learn about risshu and shosho, two dates of early autumn. The temple chefs show us how to prepare dishes using winter melon and share their recipe for a Japanese-style ratatouille.

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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 selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. 'I want to see my owner again!' Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-22.

Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact and comfortable spaces for cooking and eating - we look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home.

Gorokichi goes for slow, relaxed walks during the day and sits with his owner at a pub in the evening. Madara lives at a cafe on a hill overlooking the ocean. She enjoys playing among cherry blossoms.

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 ride through Hokkaido in early summer as we meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation and a legendary trainer of an unusual horse race.

This episode features 'Become an Athlete for three minutes,' with soccer exercises. In addition, Mosso brings us, 'Not the Same' and Wakey sings 'The Songs Song.' It energises kids.

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.

Known as the City of Angels, Puebla was founded during the Spanish colonial era in the mountains of central Mexico. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

Nishijin-ori - beauty synthesised in a Kyoto brocade. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital which is still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.

Today: asking for further information. Khine Mie Mie Soe from Myanmar makes floral arrangements for TV - in a role play challenge, she asks for more information about the flowers that a client wants.

With falling demand and fewer occasions to wear kimonos, Tajiri Daichi turns discarded kimono fabric into stylish shoes while bringing tradition into everyday life and helping to keep it alive.

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.

Elephants are both feared and revered in Sri Lanka - in 2024, around 150 people and 400 elephants died in increasingly frequent encounters which can force people to make life-altering decisions.

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

Known as the City of Angels, Puebla was founded during the Spanish colonial era in the mountains of central Mexico. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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 ride through Hokkaido in early summer as we meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation and a legendary trainer of an unusual horse race.

This episode features 'Become an Athlete for three minutes,' with soccer exercises. In addition, Mosso brings us, 'Not the Same' and Wakey sings 'The Songs Song.' It energises kids.

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 selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. 'I want to see my owner again!' Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-22.

Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact and comfortable spaces for cooking and eating - we look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home.

Gorokichi goes for slow, relaxed walks during the day and sits with his owner at a pub in the evening. Madara lives at a cafe on a hill overlooking the ocean. She enjoys playing among cherry blossoms.

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

Nishijin-ori - beauty synthesised in a Kyoto brocade. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital which is still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.

Today: asking for further information. Khine Mie Mie Soe from Myanmar makes floral arrangements for TV - in a role play challenge, she asks for more information about the flowers that a client wants.

With falling demand and fewer occasions to wear kimonos, Tajiri Daichi turns discarded kimono fabric into stylish shoes while bringing tradition into everyday life and helping to keep it alive.

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.

Elephants are both feared and revered in Sri Lanka - in 2024, around 150 people and 400 elephants died in increasingly frequent encounters which can force people to make life-altering decisions.

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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 ride through Hokkaido in early summer as we meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation and a legendary trainer of an unusual horse race.

This episode features 'Become an Athlete for three minutes,' with soccer exercises. In addition, Mosso brings us, 'Not the Same' and Wakey sings 'The Songs Song.' It energises kids.

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 selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. 'I want to see my owner again!' Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-22.

Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact and comfortable spaces for cooking and eating - we look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home.

Gorokichi goes for slow, relaxed walks during the day and sits with his owner at a pub in the evening. Madara lives at a cafe on a hill overlooking the ocean. She enjoys playing among cherry blossoms.

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.

Known as the City of Angels, Puebla was founded during the Spanish colonial era in the mountains of central Mexico. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.

Nishijin-ori - beauty synthesised in a Kyoto brocade. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital which is still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.

Today: asking for further information. Khine Mie Mie Soe from Myanmar makes floral arrangements for TV - in a role play challenge, she asks for more information about the flowers that a client wants.

With falling demand and fewer occasions to wear kimonos, Tajiri Daichi turns discarded kimono fabric into stylish shoes while bringing tradition into everyday life and helping to keep it alive.

Elephants are both feared and revered in Sri Lanka - in 2024, around 150 people and 400 elephants died in increasingly frequent encounters which can force people to make life-altering decisions.

In this episode, we learn about risshu and shosho, two dates of early autumn. The temple chefs show us how to prepare dishes using winter melon and share their recipe for a Japanese-style ratatouille.

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 wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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 ride through Hokkaido in early summer as we meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation and a legendary trainer of an unusual horse race.

This episode features 'Become an Athlete for three minutes,' with soccer exercises. In addition, Mosso brings us, 'Not the Same' and Wakey sings 'The Songs Song.' It energises kids.

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 selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. 'I want to see my owner again!' Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-22.

Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact and comfortable spaces for cooking and eating - we look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home.

Discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats in this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki.

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 selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

Nishijin-ori - beauty synthesised in a Kyoto brocade. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital which is still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.

Today: asking for further information. Khine Mie Mie Soe from Myanmar makes floral arrangements for TV - in a role play challenge, she asks for more information about the flowers that a client wants.

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.