NHK WORLD JAPAN

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Osaka Castle is one of Japans largest, covering over 100ha. The 30m stone walls and 90m moat are impressive. Why was such a huge castle needed? Learn about the powerful daimyo who moved history.

Shibuya is one of Tokyos largest cities. A piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station, and people stop to play from their heart.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The fascinating stories and behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time standup personal watercrafts & rice crackers with peanuts.

Earthquakes destroy buildings and take lives, and one cause of earthquakes is an active fault. In this episode, well look at efforts to identify active faults for the sake of disaster prevention.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time It Cant Be Done!, etc.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship documentary series offers mustsee episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Koyasan is the sacred site of a Buddhist sect established by monk Kukai around 1,200 years ago. Come meet the devoted residents who are grateful for his protection and the enduring bonds he fosters.

The Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important spiritual locations Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mt. Koya. These three sites are connected by a verdant 300 km pilgrims path.

Caving is an outdoor activity that anyone can enjoy. MC Harry Sugiyama visits the Fuji Fugaku caves, and traverses tricky trails to discover fantastic walls of ice that soothe the spirit.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The fascinating stories and behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time standup personal watercrafts & rice crackers with peanuts.

Earthquakes destroy buildings and take lives, and one cause of earthquakes is an active fault. In this episode, well look at efforts to identify active faults for the sake of disaster prevention.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time It Cant Be Done!, etc.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Our cyclist climbs the Kii Mountains in western Japan, and encounters the culture that developed on the secluded slopes. Artisans work with rare black bamboo, and make pigment using an old method.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

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

Puppet action show for children. In a distant posthuman future where surviving creatures have formed a community, newbreed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customers foot cannot be measured. Barky realizes that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1centimeter items are needed.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Osaka Castle is one of Japans largest, covering over 100ha. The 30m stone walls and 90m moat are impressive. Why was such a huge castle needed? Learn about the powerful daimyo who moved history.

Shibuya is one of Tokyos largest cities. A piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station, and people stop to play from their heart.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK WORLDJAPANs flagship documentary series offers mustsee episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.