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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.

Japan turns to seawater to tackle global issues with desalination technology and hydrogen generation, plus a robot that enhances pianists' abilities.

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.

Explore a different side of Japan by meeting the locals and discovering traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!

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.

Japan is home to over 30,000 rivers, long a familiar part of its people's lives. Take a look at life along the rivers of Japan today as we dig a little deeper.

Featured recipe: Squid Yakisoba. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

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.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!

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

Hosono Hitomi's botanically-themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world - she talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique.

A 100-year-old cafe was born out of the friendship between Brazil and Japan - the coffee there is so great that it was even loved by superstar John Lennon.

The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time.

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

Even as record-breaking snow blankets Kanazawa on the Sea of Japan coast, a car rental business stays open for its customers. For three days in January, we asked them where they will go and why.

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.

Japan turns to seawater to tackle global issues with desalination technology and hydrogen generation, plus a robot that enhances pianists' abilities.

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.

Explore a different side of Japan by meeting the locals and discovering traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!

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.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese 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.

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.

Japan is home to over 30,000 rivers, long a familiar part of its people's lives. Take a look at life along the rivers of Japan today as we dig a little deeper.

Featured recipe: Squid Yakisoba. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

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.

Gotanda is a hilly district shaped by the Meguro River - it's home to high-end residential areas, as well as low-lying areas with an industrial past, and has a growing reputation as a start-up hub.

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 March 2026, photographer Hamamoto Kanade won a prestigious award for work themed on the underwater suicide squads organized near the end of the Second World War. She tells us about the project.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, eggshell field chalk.

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.

Kobayashi Kunio is a celebrated bonsai artist working to secure the future of this traditional art form through outreach to children and through efforts to protect the iconic shimpaku juniper.

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.

Japan turns to seawater to tackle global issues with desalination technology and hydrogen generation, plus a robot that enhances pianists' abilities.

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.

Face To Face is a talk show with the people making a difference in Japanese society today. The show's host is Robert Campbell, who is an expert in Japanese literature and culture.

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.

Gotanda is a hilly district shaped by the Meguro River - it's home to high-end residential areas, as well as low-lying areas with an industrial past, and has a growing reputation as a start-up hub.

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

In March 2026, photographer Hamamoto Kanade won a prestigious award for work themed on the underwater suicide squads organized near the end of the Second World War. She tells us about the project.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, eggshell field chalk.

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

Kobayashi Kunio is a celebrated bonsai artist working to secure the future of this traditional art form through outreach to children and through efforts to protect the iconic shimpaku juniper.

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.

Face To Face is a talk show with the people making a difference in Japanese society today. The show's host is Robert Campbell, who is an expert in Japanese literature and culture.

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.

Japan turns to seawater to tackle global issues with desalination technology and hydrogen generation, plus a robot that enhances pianists' abilities.

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

Massive logistics facilities underpin online retail, but robust warehouse structures, state-of-the-art systems, and other features make them suitable as evacuation sites too.

The key to global warming may lie underground: soil contains far more carbon than the atmosphere, but overdevelopment of farmland releases it as CO2. We explore efforts to capture carbon in the soil.

Tanaka Isson had a unique gift for portraying Amami Oshima's nature in art. A child prodigy, his career faltered until he moved to the island. Time-lapse footage hints at scenes that inspired him.

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

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year - how does he design games that captivate players around the world?

Sweet bean paste-filled taiyaki comes in the auspicious shape of a sea bream or tai - the Japanese have loved these sweet treats for over 100 years.

The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time.

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

In March 2026, photographer Hamamoto Kanade won a prestigious award for work themed on the underwater suicide squads organized near the end of the Second World War. She tells us about the project.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, eggshell field chalk.

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.

Kobayashi Kunio is a celebrated bonsai artist working to secure the future of this traditional art form through outreach to children and through efforts to protect the iconic shimpaku juniper.

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.

Gotanda is a hilly district shaped by the Meguro River - it's home to high-end residential areas, as well as low-lying areas with an industrial past, and has a growing reputation as a start-up hub.

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.

Face To Face is a talk show with the people making a difference in Japanese society today. The show's host is Robert Campbell, who is an expert in Japanese literature and culture.

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 March 2026, photographer Hamamoto Kanade won a prestigious award for work themed on the underwater suicide squads organized near the end of the Second World War. She tells us about the project.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, eggshell field chalk.

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

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year - how does he design games that captivate players around the world?

Tokyo's oldest izakaya - with its traditional fare and lucky cats surviving wars and pandemics - has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years.

A Stylish Concert: A master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity types at a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, and in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP...

Air to Oysters, Decentralising Water: From drinking water to sewage disposal, discover how new tech is enabling off-grid water solutions.

Kobayashi Kunio is a celebrated bonsai artist working to secure the future of this traditional art form through outreach to children and through efforts to protect the iconic shimpaku juniper.

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.

Gotanda is a hilly district shaped by the Meguro River - it's home to high-end residential areas, as well as low-lying areas with an industrial past, and has a growing reputation as a start-up hub.

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 March 2026, photographer Hamamoto Kanade won a prestigious award for work themed on the underwater suicide squads organized near the end of the Second World War. She tells us about the project.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, eggshell field chalk.

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.

Face To Face is a talk show with the people making a difference in Japanese society today. The show's host is Robert Campbell, who is an expert in Japanese literature and culture.

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.

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 Seven Lucky Gods, who have varied origins and are often depicted on a boat, have sparked a boom in shrine visits - a pilgrimage of seven temples and shrines dedicated to each originated in Kyoto.

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 do we deal with modern clutter? From clever decluttering techniques in tiny homes to refined organisation methods practiced by experts, we explore the Japanese sense of beauty in tidying up.

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.

Join us for an exciting journey through the history of Japan's railroads, as we explore exhibitions delving into the Shinkansen, steam locomotives, and other archival gems.

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.

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

The Seven Lucky Gods, who have varied origins and are often depicted on a boat, have sparked a boom in shrine visits - a pilgrimage of seven temples and shrines dedicated to each originated in Kyoto.

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

How do we deal with modern clutter? From clever decluttering techniques in tiny homes to refined organisation methods practiced by experts, we explore the Japanese sense of beauty in tidying up.

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.

Join us for an exciting journey through the history of Japan's railroads, as we explore exhibitions delving into the Shinkansen, steam locomotives, and other archival gems.

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.

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

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

Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition in July 2025 - he talks about his swift rise to success and explains how he comes up with original tricks.

A 100-year-old cafe was born out of the friendship between Brazil and Japan - the coffee there is so great that it was even loved by superstar John Lennon.

A Stylish Concert: A master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity types at a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, and in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP...

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

The Seven Lucky Gods, who have varied origins and are often depicted on a boat, have sparked a boom in shrine visits - a pilgrimage of seven temples and shrines dedicated to each originated in Kyoto.

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 do we deal with modern clutter? From clever decluttering techniques in tiny homes to refined organisation methods practiced by experts, we explore the Japanese sense of beauty in tidying up.

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: Bodies. As AI, digital and virtual spaces take over, thinking about physical bodies is more important than ever - explore the role of designs which are rooted in human physicality.

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.

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.

Join us for an exciting journey through the history of Japan's railroads, as we explore exhibitions delving into the Shinkansen, steam locomotives, and other archival gems.

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 Seven Lucky Gods, who have varied origins and are often depicted on a boat, have sparked a boom in shrine visits - a pilgrimage of seven temples and shrines dedicated to each originated in Kyoto.

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

Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition in July 2025 - he talks about his swift rise to success and explains how he comes up with original tricks.

Through using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer has developed its own original flavour and breathed new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.

Late Summer Fun: Summer is winding down and the streets by Edo Bay are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers and revellers - it's getting late, but this party is just getting started...

The Funky Girls are a women's tug-of-war team with an average age of 50. Three nights a week, they forget all their personal problems and practice in pursuit of a shared dream - champions of Japan.

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.

How do we deal with modern clutter? From clever decluttering techniques in tiny homes to refined organisation methods practiced by experts, we explore the Japanese sense of beauty in tidying up.

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: Bodies. As AI, digital and virtual spaces take over, thinking about physical bodies is more important than ever - explore the role of designs which are rooted in human physicality.

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.

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 Seven Lucky Gods, who have varied origins and are often depicted on a boat, have sparked a boom in shrine visits - a pilgrimage of seven temples and shrines dedicated to each originated in Kyoto.