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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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.

Maxine is a university student who joined a school providing educational support and life advice to international students wanting to enter Japanese high school, and this experience changed…

Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidden behind the creation of Japan's most loved and intriguing inventions.

Family restaurants are uniquely Japanese establishments that are also popular with solo diners - we see how innovative services have helped them survive the ups and downs of the restaurant …

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 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of $50 million by land swindlers. How did the firm fail to detect the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook the …

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact, comfortable spaces for cooking and eating. We look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home.

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: Design Hunting in Yamaguchi. Lying at the western edge of Japan's main island Yamaguchi is home to arts and crafts which draw on its rich natural landscape. Join us on a desi…

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancie…

This program employs 'mitateru,' a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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.

Influential ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige's '100 Famous Views of Edo' are a series of prints encoding his view of the changing face of Japan.

A Summer Delicacy: A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving and undulating river while using 'drifting mosquito hooks' to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspe…

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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 has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

Okayama / Hara Kenya (graphic designer). Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape, without compromis…

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki; explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance.

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 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of $50 million by land swindlers. How did the firm fail to detect the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook the …

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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.

Influential ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige's '100 Famous Views of Edo' are a series of prints encoding his view of the changing face of Japan.

A Summer Delicacy: A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving and undulating river while using 'drifting mosquito hooks' to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspe…

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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: Design Hunting in Yamaguchi. Lying at the western edge of Japan's main island Yamaguchi is home to arts and crafts which draw on its rich natural landscape. Join us on a desi…

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancie…

This program employs 'mitateru,' a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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.

Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact, comfortable spaces for cooking and eating. We look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home.

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 has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

Okayama / Hara Kenya (graphic designer). Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape, without compromis…

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki; explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance.

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 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of $50 million by land swindlers. How did the firm fail to detect the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook the …

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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 natural history show that's a huge hit with families in Japan has gone global! This series explores the amazing and delightful stories of animals from all around the world, including Japa…

With over 120 islands, the Amakusa region is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed - see Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty through time-lapse ph…

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancie…

This program employs 'mitateru,' a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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.

Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact, comfortable spaces for cooking and eating. We look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home.

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.

Influential ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige's '100 Famous Views of Edo' are a series of prints encoding his view of the changing face of Japan.

A Summer Delicacy: A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving and undulating river while using 'drifting mosquito hooks' to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspe…

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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 has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

Okayama / Hara Kenya (graphic designer). Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape, without compromis…

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki; explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance.

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 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of $50 million by land swindlers. How did the firm fail to detect the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook the …

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.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

A natural history show that's a huge hit with families in Japan has gone global! This series explores the amazing and delightful stories of animals from all around the world, including Japa…

With over 120 islands, the Amakusa region is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed - see Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty through time-lapse ph…

This program presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature in both their original forms and modern translations, with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the worldview of ancie…

This program employs 'mitateru,' a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.