NHK World TV

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

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and latest trends coexist while uncovering many surprises along the way.

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

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Experts talk about the evolution of cosmetic sponges and how they are manufactured to achieve their specific capabilities.

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

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

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

The filmmakers shed light on professional connoisseurs working at Japan's first central wholesale market and the strong ties between buyers and sellers.

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

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

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974; each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

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

A visit to Kesennuma, Japan, a sanma port in Tohoku, to learn about the popular fish that glitters like a sword.

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

International scholars examine various cultural aspects of Japan in bold, original ways, as they explore the nation's lifestyle and traditions.

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

The filmmakers shed light on professional connoisseurs working at Japan's first central wholesale market and the strong ties between buyers and sellers.

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974; each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

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

International scholars examine various cultural aspects of Japan in bold, original ways, as they explore the nation's lifestyle and traditions.

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

A visit to Kesennuma, Japan, a sanma port in Tohoku, to learn about the popular fish that glitters like a sword.

NHK's core news program wraps up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.

The filmmakers shed light on professional connoisseurs working at Japan's first central wholesale market and the strong ties between buyers and sellers.

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

The filmmakers investigate how rikishi perceive the sumo ring and highlight the work that goes into constructing it.

This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

The filmmakers investigate what kind of artistic statement Utagawa Kuniyoshi tries to make in his series of doodles depicting the kabuki actors of the day.

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

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

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974; each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

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

The filmmakers take a look at the unique departure melodies, musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells, in Japanese railway culture.

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

The filmmakers shed light on professional connoisseurs working at Japan's first central wholesale market and the strong ties between buyers and sellers.

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

International scholars examine various cultural aspects of Japan in bold, original ways, as they explore the nation's lifestyle and traditions.

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

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

The filmmakers investigate how rikishi perceive the sumo ring and highlight the work that goes into constructing it.

This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

The filmmakers investigate what kind of artistic statement Utagawa Kuniyoshi tries to make in his series of doodles depicting the kabuki actors of the day.

A senior esports team with an average age of 69 in northern Japan sets out to compete in a world championship.

Chef Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto visit their neighbor to learn how to make pickles.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974; each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

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

The filmmakers take a look at the unique departure melodies, musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells, in Japanese railway culture.

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

The filmmakers shed light on professional connoisseurs working at Japan's first central wholesale market and the strong ties between buyers and sellers.

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

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

International scholars examine various cultural aspects of Japan in bold, original ways, as they explore the nation's lifestyle and traditions.

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

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

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

The filmmakers shed light on Japan's social landscape through a wide range of topics, including initiatives tackling global challenges, domestic issues and trends.

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

Jean-Yves Terreault, a resident of Osaka, visits the Shinsekai district and dives into the world of kushikatsu, deep-fried food on a stick that is fast, tasty and cheap.

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

The filmmakers take a look at the unique departure melodies, musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells, in Japanese railway culture.

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

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo Preview for the tourney starting ( ). Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

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

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

The filmmakers shed light on Japan's social landscape through a wide range of topics, including initiatives tackling global challenges, domestic issues and trends.

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Jean-Yves Terreault, a resident of Osaka, visits the Shinsekai district and dives into the world of kushikatsu, deep-fried food on a stick that is fast, tasty and cheap.

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

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo Preview for the tourney starting ( ). Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

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

The filmmakers take a look at the unique departure melodies, musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells, in Japanese railway culture.

NHK's core news program wraps up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Murase Hidehiro trains search-and-rescue dogs to save lives in disaster areas around the world. He talks about the importance of having dogs that are specifically able to respond to disasters in Asia.

Experts examine how climate change intensifies rainfall in nations like Thailand, leading to catastrophic floods and widespread water damage.

Brazilian Marcos Takato Ikegami talks about his supermarket business in Izumo, where he sells imported goods and shares his culture with the customers.

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

The filmmakers shed light on Japan's social landscape through a wide range of topics, including initiatives tackling global challenges, domestic issues and trends.

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

Jean-Yves Terreault, a resident of Osaka, visits the Shinsekai district and dives into the world of kushikatsu, deep-fried food on a stick that is fast, tasty and cheap.

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.

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

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

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo Preview for the tourney starting ( ). Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

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

The filmmakers shed light on Japan's social landscape through a wide range of topics, including initiatives tackling global challenges, domestic issues and trends.

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Murase Hidehiro trains search-and-rescue dogs to save lives in disaster areas around the world. He talks about the importance of having dogs that are specifically able to respond to disasters in Asia.

Experts examine how climate change intensifies rainfall in nations like Thailand, leading to catastrophic floods and widespread water damage.

The filmmakers examine what a group of women and children are looking for amongst the weeds near a stream on the outskirts of Edo.

The host explores how genetic testing can help predict the effectiveness of immunotherapy for people with uterine cancer.

Jean-Yves Terreault, a resident of Osaka, visits the Shinsekai district and dives into the world of kushikatsu, deep-fried food on a stick that is fast, tasty and cheap.

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.

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

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

The filmmakers shed light on Japan's social landscape through a wide range of topics, including initiatives tackling global challenges, domestic issues and trends.

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

Brazilian Marcos Takato Ikegami talks about his supermarket business in Izumo, where he sells imported goods and shares his culture with the customers.

Experts talk about the evolution of cosmetic sponges and how they are manufactured to achieve their specific capabilities.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo Preview for the tourney starting ( ). Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning.

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

Journalists, scientists, politicians and others discuss the link between energy, the economy and the environment.

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

A 45-win streak and 32 career championship titles. Yokozuna Taiho dominated the ring in the 1960s and early '70s. In rare archival video, we revisit the life of this Yokozuna of Yokozuna.

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

The charms of the cruising boom are explored in a rail trip through Japan.

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.

The narrator takes viewers on a linguistic journey through a water bottle, introducing many related vocabulary words.

A comprehensive compilation of insightful tales that cater to the interests of young viewers by incorporating elements of humor.

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

Peter MacMillan explains various expressions and cultures related to the word fumu, which means to step and to stomp.

A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan, and the preparations leading up to them.

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

Emerging and renowned Japanese artists from across different genres showcase their musical talent through exciting performances.

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

Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks.

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

Journalists, scientists, politicians and others discuss the link between energy, the economy and the environment.

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

A 45-win streak and 32 career championship titles. Yokozuna Taiho dominated the ring in the 1960s and early '70s. In rare archival video, we revisit the life of this Yokozuna of Yokozuna.

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

Peter MacMillan explains various expressions and cultures related to the word fumu, which means to step and to stomp.

A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan, and the preparations leading up to them.

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.

The narrator takes viewers on a linguistic journey through a water bottle, introducing many related vocabulary words.

A comprehensive compilation of insightful tales that cater to the interests of young viewers by incorporating elements of humor.

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

The Hisatsu Orange Railway connects Kumamoto and Kagoshima, where waves crest bountiful fishing grounds and a variety of citrus trees dot the area; meet the residents who eke a living from these seas.

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

Emerging and renowned Japanese artists from across different genres showcase their musical talent through exciting performances.

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

Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks.

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

Journalists, scientists, politicians and others discuss the link between energy, the economy and the environment.

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

A 45-win streak and 32 career championship titles. Yokozuna Taiho dominated the ring in the 1960s and early '70s. In rare archival video, we revisit the life of this Yokozuna of Yokozuna.

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.

The narrator takes viewers on a linguistic journey through a water bottle, introducing many related vocabulary words.

A comprehensive compilation of insightful tales that cater to the interests of young viewers by incorporating elements of humor.

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

The Hisatsu Orange Railway connects Kumamoto and Kagoshima, where waves crest bountiful fishing grounds and a variety of citrus trees dot the area; meet the residents who eke a living from these seas.

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

Peter MacMillan explains various expressions and cultures related to the word fumu, which means to step and to stomp.

A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan, and the preparations leading up to them.

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

Emerging and renowned Japanese artists from across different genres showcase their musical talent through exciting performances.

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

Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks.

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

Journalists, scientists, politicians and others discuss the link between energy, the economy and the environment.

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

A 45-win streak and 32 career championship titles. Yokozuna Taiho dominated the ring in the 1960s and early '70s. In rare archival video, we revisit the life of this Yokozuna of Yokozuna.

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.

The narrator takes viewers on a linguistic journey through a water bottle, introducing many related vocabulary words.

A comprehensive compilation of insightful tales that cater to the interests of young viewers by incorporating elements of humor.

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

The Hisatsu Orange Railway connects Kumamoto and Kagoshima, where waves crest bountiful fishing grounds and a variety of citrus trees dot the area; meet the residents who eke a living from these seas.

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

Emerging and renowned Japanese artists from across different genres showcase their musical talent through exciting performances.

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

Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks.

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

Peter MacMillan explains various expressions and cultures related to the word fumu, which means to step and to stomp.

A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan, and the preparations leading up to them.

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

The filmmakers reveal recently discovered files that shed light on what transpired at the Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital in the weeks and months following the atomic bomb.

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.

May J. presents two singer-songwriters, ex-Vocaloid producer Kamiyama Yoh, whose fanbase extends to China; and Noa, who crafts music, lyrics, arrangements, and art.

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.

Author and goldfish expert Kawada Yonosuke introduces various, unusual varieties of goldfish and explains the role that goldfish play in Japanese culture.

Iwago Mitsuaki follows mama cat Koyuki, who lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens, and Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop and keeps an eye on the shopping arcade.

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

Michael Rice cycles along Yatsugatake highlands, tries eating prehistoric style and explores a bird sanctuary forest.

Rockie and a range of other puppets, including a snail, hippopotamus and crocodile, go on adventures and learn about school life, growing up and fairness.

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.

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

A close-up look at cities around the world, from the eyes of a tourist on foot.

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

Eccentric scientists share insights into their unconventional research and reveal the methods behind their out-of-the-box thinking.

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

Artisan Takezawa Mutsumi's workshop lies at the foot of a mountain west of Tokyo. She makes pieces using leather from animals culled as pests, hides usually thrown away, but she gives them new life.