NHK WORLD-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.

Tokyo: a place where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way!

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.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: dissolving microneedles

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.

Spring arrives in a snowy village, a time to garden, plant rice, and pick wild vegetables. Karl's doing his final restoration in the village. For Karl and Tina, precious moments gently flow…

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.

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

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.

Lanterns still bring charm to traditional settings at night. Kyoto artisans uphold their skills despite decreasing demand, producing lanterns for use across Japan, while embracing new initi…

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.

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.

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.

Shiso: a Japanese herb gaining fans worldwide. Refreshing shiso is key in Japanese cuisine, which features a lot of raw fish. See how shiso's leaves, flowers and seeds are all used in oishi…

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.

Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a special unit of highly trained experts, is ready to respond when disaster strikes. We follow them as they prepare for whatever might come their way.

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.

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

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

Lanterns still bring charm to traditional settings at night. Kyoto artisans uphold their skills despite decreasing demand, producing lanterns for use across Japan, while embracing new initi…

This daily news programme 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.

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.

Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a special unit of highly trained experts, is ready to respond when disaster strikes. We follow them as they prepare for whatever might come their way.

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.

Shiso: a Japanese herb gaining fans worldwide. Refreshing shiso is key in Japanese cuisine, which features a lot of raw fish. See how shiso's leaves, flowers and seeds are all used in oishi…

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

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

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

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka Prefecture. Behold the sublime beauty of Mt. Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of ma…

Daisen-Oki National Park comprises islands and a mainland area with a coast and mountain range. Home to shrines and sacred mountains, it's been the setting of Japanese myths. Join us on a c…

A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. Who is the mysterious figure... and what is he doing? And why did the artist want to commemorate the moment?

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

Lanterns still bring charm to traditional settings at night. Kyoto artisans uphold their skills despite decreasing demand, producing lanterns for use across Japan, while embracing new initi…

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.

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.

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.

Amid financial struggles, local railways are increasingly turning to vertical separation (dividing the ownership of infrastructure and operations) in order to survive. See how it works in p…

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.

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

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.

Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a special unit of highly trained experts, is ready to respond when disaster strikes. We follow them as they prepare for whatever might come their way.

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.

Lanterns still bring charm to traditional settings at night. Kyoto artisans uphold their skills despite decreasing demand, producing lanterns for use across Japan, while embracing new initi…

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

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Hop on a plane and view Japan from the sky! It's nearly the apex of summer, and we're heading to the nature rich Amami Oshima Island, which recently became a UNESCO World Natural Heritage s…

Daisen-Oki National Park comprises islands and a mainland area with a coast and mountain range. Home to shrines and sacred mountains, it's been the setting of Japanese myths. Join us on a c…

A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. Who is the mysterious figure... and what is he doing? And why did the artist want to commemorate the moment?

Stories about people, stories about life - intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others.

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.

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.

Amid financial struggles, local railways are increasingly turning to vertical separation (dividing the ownership of infrastructure and operations) in order to survive. See how it works in p…