NHK World TV HD 00:00 - 00:30

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 00:30 - 01:00

Kyoto Buddhist temples have had fewer parishioners in recent years and are searching for ways to make Buddhist teachings relevant to modern times to ensure the continuance of their places of worship.

NHK World TV HD 01:00 - 01:30

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 01:30 - 02:00

We meet a 10-year-old boy and his father who have been living together since his parents' divorce - the boy has been cooking since he was four and now makes bento every day for his father.

NHK World TV HD 02:00 - 02:30

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 02:30 - 02:55

The Kishiwada Danjiri is a 250-year-old festival in which 200 people pull a four-tonne cart at top speed through the streets - explore the spirituality behind this audacious ritual.

NHK World TV HD 02:55 - 03:00

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

NHK World TV HD 03:00 - 03:28

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

NHK World TV HD 03:28 - 03:43

Narayan Lal Gurjar has used discarded fruit peels to develop a polymer that allows soil to retain moisture longer. He hopes it will help to improve water availability in areas affected by drought.

NHK World TV HD 03:43 - 03:55

In this episode, we learn about rikka and shoman, two dates of early summer. The temple chefs teach us how to make kimpira stir-fry with itadori and mehari-zushi (eye-popping sushi).

NHK World TV HD 03:55 - 04:00

Edo's Rush Hour: Edo was a city of waterways; the Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, a main commercial artery. A captain's job was high-pressure and required skill and guts.

NHK World TV HD 04:00 - 04:30

An iconic story from bunraku puppet theatre features the legendary Princess Yaegaki - see how people living near the lake where the story is set work together to bring the tale back to its roots.

NHK World TV HD 04:30 - 05:00

Japan's many vacant homes are being used as investments, hotel rooms, and opportunities for creative renovation - we discover ways to reimagine properties that were once regarded as almost worthless.

NHK World TV HD 05:00 - 05:30

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 05:30 - 06:00

Iwate Prefecture is home to a number of unique railways and popular tourist trains. See the different initiatives JR and Iwate Prefecture are taking to increase railway tourism.

NHK World TV HD 06:00 - 06:30

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 06:30 - 07:00

Kyoto Buddhist temples have had fewer parishioners in recent years and are searching for ways to make Buddhist teachings relevant to modern times to ensure the continuance of their places of worship.

NHK World TV HD 07:00 - 07:30

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 07:30 - 07:55

The Kishiwada Danjiri is a 250-year-old festival in which 200 people pull a four-tonne cart at top speed through the streets - explore the spirituality behind this audacious ritual.

NHK World TV HD 07:55 - 08:00

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

NHK World TV HD 08:00 - 08:30

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 08:30 - 09:00

We meet a 10-year-old boy and his father who have been living together since his parents' divorce - the boy has been cooking since he was four and now makes bento every day for his father.

NHK World TV HD 09:00 - 09:30

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 09:30 - 10:00

Recently the number of men in South Korea taking paternity leave has doubled, but upon returning to work, many face harassment or interference, prompting the need to reconsider parenting roles.

NHK World TV HD 10:00 - 10:30

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 10:30 - 11:00

Many elderly Japanese have difficulty chewing or swallowing and must follow soft and nutritional 'dysphagia diets' - Kawabata Eri teaches caregivers how to make appetising dysphagia-friendly dishes.

NHK World TV HD 11:00 - 11:30

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 12:00 - 12:30

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 12:30 - 13:00

Iwate Prefecture is home to a number of unique railways and popular tourist trains. See the different initiatives JR and Iwate Prefecture are taking to increase railway tourism.

NHK World TV HD 13:00 - 13:30

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 13:30 - 14:00

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

NHK World TV HD 14:00 - 14:30

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 14:30 - 15:00

Recently the number of men in South Korea taking paternity leave has doubled, but upon returning to work, many face harassment or interference, prompting the need to reconsider parenting roles.

NHK World TV HD 15:00 - 15:30

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

NHK World TV HD 15:30 - 16:00

Many elderly Japanese have difficulty chewing or swallowing and must follow soft and nutritional 'dysphagia diets' - Kawabata Eri teaches caregivers how to make appetising dysphagia-friendly dishes.

NHK World TV HD 16:00 - 16:30

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

NHK World TV HD 17:00 - 17:30

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 17:30 - 18:00

A national road winds through a rugged mountain range on the Kii Peninsula - we drive the length of this road over three days to meet some of the residents in this remote region.

NHK World TV HD 18:00 - 18:30

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 18:30 - 19:00

Iwate Prefecture is home to a number of unique railways and popular tourist trains. See the different initiatives JR and Iwate Prefecture are taking to increase railway tourism.

NHK World TV HD 19:00 - 19:30

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

NHK World TV HD 19:30 - 20:00

Recently the number of men in South Korea taking paternity leave has doubled, but upon returning to work, many face harassment or interference, prompting the need to reconsider parenting roles.

NHK World TV HD 20:00 - 20:28

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

NHK World TV HD 20:28 - 20:43

Nagamine Takashi has been working to protect the Okinawa rail, a bird species native to the Yambaru area of Okinawa, for over 20 years - he talks about the importance of saving animals for the future.

NHK World TV HD 20:43 - 20:55

Our focus this time is wasabi. Visit a culturally significant paddy field, try a unique grater that offers stronger pungency, and learn more about the cultivation history of Japan's fiery root.

NHK World TV HD 20:55 - 21:00

A Brazilian woman living in Japan tries to promote a music video that she made for kids about sexual abuse while navigating the differences between the two cultures.

NHK World TV HD 21:00 - 21:30

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

NHK World TV HD 21:30 - 22:00

Many elderly Japanese have difficulty chewing or swallowing and must follow soft and nutritional 'dysphagia diets' - Kawabata Eri teaches caregivers how to make appetising dysphagia-friendly dishes.

NHK World TV HD 22:00 - 22:30

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 23:00 - 23:30

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 23:30 - 00:00

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Hiroshima. Explore the ravages of war and a call for peace at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum - join a hunt for new designs born from traditional regional crafts.

NHK World TV HD 00:00 - 00:30

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 00:30 - 01:00

Recently the number of men in South Korea taking paternity leave has doubled, but upon returning to work, many face harassment or interference, prompting the need to reconsider parenting roles.

NHK World TV HD 01:00 - 01:30

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 01:30 - 02:00

We follow a unique initiative led by expert horse-handler Iwama Takashi as he strives to harness the potential of horse-drawn carts to provide renewable electricity to off-grid communities in Senegal.