NHK World TV

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

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

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and nature.

The host explores the story behind one of Tsutaju's most well-known masterpieces, "The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei," which is the artist's debut work.

Akasaka Yogetsu, a priest, is known for combining beatboxing with Buddhist mantras. He talks about Zen philosophy and the spirit of living in the here and now.

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.

The filmmakers shed light on pilgrims purifying themselves in a waterfall before continuing their journey to a sacred mountain.

The filmmakers explore the impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists on obesity management, while highlighting the significant risks associated with unsupervised use and the wider therapeutic potential of these treatments.

Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro expresses the concept of Satoyama wisdom through delectable dishes prepared using the best locally sourced ingredients.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers take a look at the history of Gojinjo Taiko, a powerful performance by masked drummers that originated hundreds of years ago in Japan.

The filmmakers explore Tosa's local port, where fishmongers demonstrate their expertise in finding the best bonito.

The hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers's values and stories behind their creations.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Cultivating Japanese peaches; new ways to enjoy peaches unique to their cultivation areas; a chef uses peaches in Italian dishes.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and publ

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Learning about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui; the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers.

The filmmaker takes a closer look at Kitagawa Utamaro's ukiyo-e masterpiece, "Woman with a Glass Noisemaker".

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

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Maxine, a university student, talks about receiving support while trying to enter Japanese high school and becoming a counselor for fellow international students.

Cyrus Nozomu Sethna discovers the stories behind frozen food vending machines and talks to experts in the industry.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

The filmmakers explain the meanings behind the shouts of the gyoji or sumo referee.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Victims of Japan's Eugenics Protection Law voice the pain and injustice of being denied choice over their own body and deemed unworthy of parenthood.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Professional and amateur photographers around the world share time-lapse photos of cityscapes that capture everyday life.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Bicycle touring around the world.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers's values and stories behind their creations.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Poet and translator Peter MacMillan talks about the idea of the bow and arrow in Japanese culture and how they have deep connections to the spiritual world.

The filmmaker presents poetic videos in collaboration with Mine Kawakami, a renowned pianist, to make one experience the seasons of Yamato, a former province in Japan.

The filmmakers shed light on pilgrims purifying themselves in a waterfall before continuing their journey to a sacred mountain.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

The filmmakers explain the meanings behind the shouts of the gyoji or sumo referee.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

A trenchant look at Japanese society through interviews with prominent figures.

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Shibata Fumie learns how "kaiki," a thin silk fabric, can produce a layered final product that looks like a digital image.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Victims of Japan's Eugenics Protection Law voice the pain and injustice of being denied choice over their own body and deemed unworthy of parenthood.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Professional and amateur photographers around the world share time-lapse photos of cityscapes that capture everyday life.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

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Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers's values and stories behind their creations.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Bicycle touring around the world.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

A trenchant look at Japanese society through interviews with prominent figures.

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Shibata Fumie learns how "kaiki," a thin silk fabric, can produce a layered final product that looks like a digital image.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Victims of Japan's Eugenics Protection Law voice the pain and injustice of being denied choice over their own body and deemed unworthy of parenthood.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Professional and amateur photographers around the world share time-lapse photos of cityscapes that capture everyday life.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The hosts share the latest stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations while discussing their global impact from multiple perspectives.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Bicycle touring around the world.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Poet and translator Peter MacMillan talks about the idea of the bow and arrow in Japanese culture and how they have deep connections to the spiritual world.

The filmmaker presents poetic videos in collaboration with Mine Kawakami, a renowned pianist, to make one experience the seasons of Yamato, a former province in Japan.

The filmmakers shed light on pilgrims purifying themselves in a waterfall before continuing their journey to a sacred mountain.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

The host sheds light on the ring entrance ceremony, where wrestlers wear traditional brocaded aprons to express their fighting spirit and individuality.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

A trenchant look at Japanese society through interviews with prominent figures.

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Shibata Fumie learns how "kaiki," a thin silk fabric, can produce a layered final product that looks like a digital image.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Victims of Japan's Eugenics Protection Law voice the pain and injustice of being denied choice over their own body and deemed unworthy of parenthood.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Professional and amateur photographers around the world share time-lapse photos of cityscapes that capture everyday life.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The hosts share the latest stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations while discussing their global impact from multiple perspectives.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Bicycle touring around the world.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

A trenchant look at Japanese society through interviews with prominent figures.

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Shibata Fumie learns how "kaiki," a thin silk fabric, can produce a layered final product that looks like a digital image.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Poet and translator Peter MacMillan talks about the idea of the bow and arrow in Japanese culture and how they have deep connections to the spiritual world.

The filmmaker presents poetic videos in collaboration with Mine Kawakami, a renowned pianist, to make one experience the seasons of Yamato, a former province in Japan.

The filmmakers shed light on pilgrims purifying themselves in a waterfall before continuing their journey to a sacred mountain.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

The host sheds light on the ring entrance ceremony, where wrestlers wear traditional brocaded aprons to express their fighting spirit and individuality.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focussing on Japan and Asia.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Staying in the groove with updates from the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

The filmmakers explore how Harano Etsuro and his family take care of their private herb garden and preserve the wisdom and the legacy of their ancestors.

The filmmakers present a variety of stories on Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga that are beloved by fans and an exploration of what makes them so popular.

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in many aspects of daily life and experiments that help visualize sequences and predict future outcomes.

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Shimizu Daisuke explores the history of Okinawa Prefecture and its holiest place.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

The host sheds light on the ring entrance ceremony, where wrestlers wear traditional brocaded aprons to express their fighting spirit and individuality.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers shed light on the Maki-e lacquering technique using gold dust sprinkled on a jet-black background, producing a shimmering effect.

Whang-san works at a trading company. To become a reliable businessman, he wants to learn a valuable business manner, asking the pronunciation of a person's name.

Iijima Satoshi, a leather goods seller from Chiba, uses discarded peanut skins from local farmers to make synthetic leather that is eco-friendly, durable and versatile.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Shimizu Daisuke explores the history of Okinawa Prefecture and its holiest place.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga that are beloved by fans and an exploration of what makes them so popular.

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in many aspects of daily life and experiments that help visualize sequences and predict future outcomes.

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Staying in the groove with updates from the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

The filmmakers explore how Harano Etsuro and his family take care of their private herb garden and preserve the wisdom and the legacy of their ancestors.

The filmmakers present a variety of stories on Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers explore the origin of the custom of giving gifts at milestones and at the change of seasons.

Whang-san works at a trading company. To become a reliable businessman, he wants to learn a valuable business manner, asking the pronunciation of a person's name.

Iijima Satoshi, a leather goods seller from Chiba, uses discarded peanut skins from local farmers to make synthetic leather that is eco-friendly, durable and versatile.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focussing on Japan and Asia.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga that are beloved by fans and an exploration of what makes them so popular.

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in many aspects of daily life and experiments that help visualize sequences and predict future outcomes.

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Staying in the groove with updates from the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

The filmmakers explore how Harano Etsuro and his family take care of their private herb garden and preserve the wisdom and the legacy of their ancestors.

The filmmakers present a variety of stories on Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Shimizu Daisuke explores the history of Okinawa Prefecture and its holiest place.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

A look at a professional furniture restorer who runs a cleaning service that restores family treasures to their former glory.

Whang-san works at a trading company. To become a reliable businessman, he wants to learn a valuable business manner, asking the pronunciation of a person's name.

Iijima Satoshi, a leather goods seller from Chiba, uses discarded peanut skins from local farmers to make synthetic leather that is eco-friendly, durable and versatile.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focussing on Japan and Asia.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga that are beloved by fans and an exploration of what makes them so popular.

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in many aspects of daily life and experiments that help visualize sequences and predict future outcomes.

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Staying in the groove with updates from the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

The filmmakers explore how Harano Etsuro and his family take care of their private herb garden and preserve the wisdom and the legacy of their ancestors.

The filmmakers present a variety of stories on Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The host visits shops across Kyoto to explore the world of oyatsu, or traditional Japanese snacks and treats.

Whang-san works at a trading company. To become a reliable businessman, he wants to learn a valuable business manner, asking the pronunciation of a person's name.

Iijima Satoshi, a leather goods seller from Chiba, uses discarded peanut skins from local farmers to make synthetic leather that is eco-friendly, durable and versatile.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Shimizu Daisuke explores the history of Okinawa Prefecture and its holiest place.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Maxine, a university student, talks about receiving support while trying to enter Japanese high school and becoming a counselor for fellow international students.

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.

Shibata Fumie learns how "kaiki," a thin silk fabric, can produce a layered final product that looks like a digital image.

Foreign residents in Japan tackle the issues the country faces, driven by their love for their community of adoption and their ability to put themselves in Japanese shoes.

Reporters visit Tokyo's fresh food market and explore various recipes that celebrate ingredients sourced from across Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmaker examines Japanese lacquerware and its importance during the Jomon period, which dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC.

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words related to the number eight and the unique culture surrounding it.

Helping viewers to learn the Japanese language with the meaning of various words and their correct usage with context.

The filmmakers shed light on Japan's multicultural society, foreigners's perspectives on Japan, tips on student exchange programs and disaster preparedness.

A compilation of programs looking at the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The host explores interesting stories and the long, mythical history of several types of tofu from across Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The hosts share the latest stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations while discussing their global impact from multiple perspectives.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.