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 - 00:40

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: BRIDEAR - a five-piece all-female heavy metal band with a growing fanbase in Europe - and Matsuura Kodai, a singer with an astonishingly versatile voice.

NHK World TV HD 00:40 - 00:50

An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home.

NHK World TV HD 00:50 - 00:55

Frozen food products widely available in Japan include hundreds of pasta dishes and even sushi - new flash-freezing techniques are improving quality, reducing food waste, and driving innovation.

NHK World TV HD 00:55 - 01:00

Kitties work year-round to keep tiger pufferfish from being snatched up by hungry herons, and Myojin Pond is a famous place to spot cats - we dare you not to laugh at the kitty napping in the shrine!

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 - 01:52

Built on three hills and surrounded by a wall, Siena in central Italy is a world-famous beautiful city - its historic centre dates to the late 13th century and is registered as a World Heritage Site.

NHK World TV HD 01:52 - 01:55

Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms for over 100 years - see the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.

NHK World TV HD 01:55 - 02:00

Kerama: Keramashoto National Park offers pristine waters that support a diverse ecosystem - it's also home to people who proactively carry out conservation activities and carry on a distinct culture.

NHK World TV HD 02:00 - 02:10

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 02:10 - 02:25

In April, as cherry blossoms bloom in Aomori, the Sakura Bento goes on sale along the Tsugaru Railway, filled with spring flavours like local scallops, tender kombu, and miso with a wild spring plant.

NHK World TV HD 02:25 - 02:30

The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye - discover the future of clamp-resistant dyeing.

NHK World TV HD 02:30 - 02:45

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

NHK World TV HD 02:45 - 03:00

Gardener Yamashita Rikito collects plants that must be removed for demolition or renovation and finds them new homes that save them while saving those who give them up from regret.

NHK World TV HD 03:00 - 03:10

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 03:10 - 04:00

Hakamada Iwao spent nearly fifty years on death row in constant fear of execution - his sister Hideko devoted her life to proving his innocence. We follow their long battle for freedom.

NHK World TV HD 04:00 - 04:10

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 05:00 - 05:10

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 05:10 - 05:40

In Ibaraki, we explore how local wisdom has been passed down to the present day. We visit a town famous for organic farming, see how traditional silk fabric is made, and experience catching icefish.

NHK World TV HD 05:40 - 05:50

'Assemble' Special: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

NHK World TV HD 05:50 - 06:00

This programme 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 TV HD 06:00 - 06:10

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 06:10 - 06:40

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: BRIDEAR - a five-piece all-female heavy metal band with a growing fanbase in Europe - and Matsuura Kodai, a singer with an astonishingly versatile voice.

NHK World TV HD 06:40 - 06:50

An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home.

NHK World TV HD 06:50 - 06:55

Frozen food products widely available in Japan include hundreds of pasta dishes and even sushi - new flash-freezing techniques are improving quality, reducing food waste, and driving innovation.

NHK World TV HD 06:55 - 07:00

Kitties work year-round to keep tiger pufferfish from being snatched up by hungry herons, and Myojin Pond is a famous place to spot cats - we dare you not to laugh at the kitty napping in the shrine!

NHK World TV HD 07:00 - 07:10

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 07:10 - 07:25

In April, as cherry blossoms bloom in Aomori, the Sakura Bento goes on sale along the Tsugaru Railway, filled with spring flavours like local scallops, tender kombu, and miso with a wild spring plant.

NHK World TV HD 07:25 - 07:30

The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye - discover the future of clamp-resistant dyeing.

NHK World TV HD 07:30 - 07:45

Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

NHK World TV HD 07:45 - 08:00

Gardener Yamashita Rikito collects plants that must be removed for demolition or renovation and finds them new homes that save them while saving those who give them up from regret.

NHK World TV HD 08:00 - 08:10

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 08:10 - 08:52

Built on three hills and surrounded by a wall, Siena in central Italy is a world-famous beautiful city - its historic centre dates to the late 13th century and is registered as a World Heritage Site.

NHK World TV HD 08:52 - 08:55

Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms for over 100 years - see the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.

NHK World TV HD 08:55 - 09:00

Kerama: Keramashoto National Park offers pristine waters that support a diverse ecosystem - it's also home to people who proactively carry out conservation activities and carry on a distinct culture.

NHK World TV HD 09:00 - 09:10

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 09:10 - 09:15

Greg Dvorak and Ono Kenji say that Japan is preventing them from fulfilling something essential for their long-term happiness - they want the country to legalise same-sex marriage.

NHK World TV HD 09:15 - 09:30

Akasaka Yogetsu, a priest with an international following, is known for combining beatboxing with Buddhist mantras. He talks about Zen philosophy and the spirit of "living in the here and now.

NHK World TV HD 09:30 - 10:00

We meet South Korean Kang Dong Ju who runs his own carpentry business in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, and German Max Geiger, a part-time rickshaw tour guide in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture.

NHK World TV HD 10:00 - 10:10

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 10:10 - 10:15

Historic capitals in the Kansai region are home to a wealth of national treasures and masterpieces - we explore dazzling works of art created from the encounter of cultures in Kyoto.

NHK World TV HD 10:15 - 10:30

Linear Rainbands: Linear rainbands are causing frequent torrential rain and floods in Japan - find out why this phenomenon is hard to predict and the latest research on forecasting.

NHK World TV HD 10:30 - 10:40

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to oni, or demons. Explore the unique culture behind them.

NHK World TV HD 10:40 - 10:45

#40 Since it was my first earthquake, I was startled. / To explain the reason for your action, say the reason, followed by the particle 'kara', then the action.

NHK World TV HD 10:55 - 11:00

The series "EKIBEN JAPAN" continues, showcasing Japan's charm through local train station bento. This time, we present the "Shimane" episode.

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 11:30 - 12:00

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 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 - 12:55

Tokyo's Tama River is the site of an exciting quest to film the parenting behaviours of the ever-elusive Japanese weasel. Imagine our surprise at finding a mother raising pups right under our noses!

NHK World TV HD 12:55 - 13:00

Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido and is home to vast fields and sprawling pastures - experience its vibrant summer colours through time-lapse photography.

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 - 13:57

More than a decade after the Great East Japan Earthquake, two women who lost their daughters ask a painter to portray them as grown-ups - will the portraits bring solace to the bereaved families?

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

We meet South Korean Kang Dong Ju who runs his own carpentry business in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, and German Max Geiger, a part-time rickshaw tour guide in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture.

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 - 15:40

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to oni, or demons. Explore the unique culture behind them.

NHK World TV HD 15:40 - 15:45

#40 Since it was my first earthquake, I was startled. / To explain the reason for your action, say the reason, followed by the particle 'kara', then the action.

NHK World TV HD 15:55 - 16:00

The series "EKIBEN JAPAN" continues, showcasing Japan's charm through local train station bento. This time, we present the "Shimane" episode.

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 16:30 - 17:00

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 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 - 17:57

More than a decade after the Great East Japan Earthquake, two women who lost their daughters ask a painter to portray them as grown-ups - will the portraits bring solace to the bereaved families?

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 - 18:55

Tokyo's Tama River is the site of an exciting quest to film the parenting behaviours of the ever-elusive Japanese weasel. Imagine our surprise at finding a mother raising pups right under our noses!

NHK World TV HD 18:55 - 19:00

Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido and is home to vast fields and sprawling pastures - experience its vibrant summer colours through time-lapse photography.

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

We meet South Korean Kang Dong Ju who runs his own carpentry business in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, and German Max Geiger, a part-time rickshaw tour guide in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture.

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

Photographer Komatsu Yuka has been documenting the lives of Syrian refugees who fled to Turkey to escape the conflict in Syria but now once again find themselves displaced by earthquakes.

NHK World TV HD 20:55 - 21:00

Historic capitals in the Kansai region are home to a wealth of national treasures and masterpieces - we explore dazzling works of art created from the encounter of cultures in Kyoto.

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 - 21:40

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to oni, or demons. Explore the unique culture behind them.

NHK World TV HD 21:40 - 21:45

#40 Since it was my first earthquake, I was startled. / To explain the reason for your action, say the reason, followed by the particle 'kara', then the action.

NHK World TV HD 21:55 - 22:00

The series "EKIBEN JAPAN" continues, showcasing Japan's charm through local train station bento. This time, we present the "Shimane" episode.

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 22:30 - 23:00

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 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

Japanese researchers have uncovered the mechanism behind vitamin D's bone-strengthening effects, and its potential impact on cancer is also becoming apparent - we explore the power of vitamin D.

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

We meet South Korean Kang Dong Ju who runs his own carpentry business in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, and German Max Geiger, a part-time rickshaw tour guide in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture.

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 - 01:57

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