NHK World TV HD 22:30 - 22:55

Once a deadly combination, the bow and arrow have now developed into the martial art of kyudo - we explore the way of the bow as a means to achieving peace of mind.

NHK World TV HD 22:55 - 23:00

Nature's Dynamism: The Kii Mountains are home to dynamic landscapes formed by a volcanic eruption 14 million years ago - we show the area's rock formations and rich ecosystem in time-lapse footage.

NHK World TV HD 23:00 - 23:10

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 TV HD 23:10 - 23:25

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

NHK World TV HD 23:25 - 23:30

Ramen packed with seafood goodness has been loved in bitterly cold northern Japan for over 100 years - try a bowl for yourself!

NHK World TV HD 23:30 - 00:00

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators as our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

NHK World TV HD 00:00 - 00:10

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 TV HD 00:10 - 00:25

Shirakami-Sanchi (the Shirakami Mountain Range) is home to one of the world's largest beech forests - its pristine environment hosts a variety of wildlife and a group of hunter-gatherers.

NHK World TV HD 00:25 - 00:30

Hop on from Narita - the air gateway to Japan - as breathtaking window views await flying above active volcanoes!

NHK World TV HD 00:30 - 01:00

Taiwan's society is ageing at a rapid pace, but many choose to care for the elderly at home rather than send them to assisted living - aiding them are caregivers from among 230,000 foreign workers.

NHK World TV HD 01:00 - 01:10

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 TV HD 01:10 - 01:30

Tokyo's Arakawa Ward has a shopping street with over 100 years of history - there sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

NHK World TV HD 01:30 - 02:00

Ahead of the latest Grand Sumo tournament, NHK World-Japan looks at the race for the championship among top wrestlers - we also focus on up-and-comers' secrets to winning and determination to excel.