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 - 01:00

Sado Island: Much of Japan's famous gold was mined on Sado and gave rise to cultural traditions like the islanders' love of Noh theatre, and its natural wonders include the once-extinct crested ibis.

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 - 01:40

The kimono is admired worldwide yet remains a mystery to many - we unravel truths about the traditional garment and its styles.

NHK World TV HD 01:40 - 01:55

Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site, is home to a series of mountains over 1,500 metres high - a Canadian encounters huge wild bears that eat berries in preparation for winter.

NHK World TV HD 01:55 - 02:00

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.

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 - 02:40

Crisp, hot, and delicious Japanese gyoza also make great frozen food - find out how they make it happen!

NHK World TV HD 02:40 - 02:55

Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes - learn safety tips for climbing and the latest on eruption prediction research.

NHK World TV HD 02:55 - 03:00

Historic capitals in the Kansai region are home to a wealth of national treasures and masterpieces - discover an array of artworks inspired by Buddhism, international trade and the nobility.

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

A father has produced cheap eggs for 50 years - as his son uses a more humane method which raises their costs to nearly a dollar per egg, an egg-loving family struggles to pass the baton.

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 04:10 - 05:00

Join us as we go inside the studio of manga artist Chiba Tetsuya, the creator of Ashita no Joe, as he continues to follow his passion to create 60 years into a legendary career.

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

This episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travellers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.

NHK World TV HD 05:40 - 05:50

This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them.

NHK World TV HD 05:50 - 06:00

Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries - watch out for some delightful illustrations too!

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 - 07:00

Sado Island: Much of Japan's famous gold was mined on Sado and gave rise to cultural traditions like the islanders' love of Noh theatre, and its natural wonders include the once-extinct crested ibis.

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 - 07:40

Crisp, hot, and delicious Japanese gyoza also make great frozen food - find out how they make it happen!

NHK World TV HD 07:40 - 07:55

Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes - learn safety tips for climbing and the latest on eruption prediction research.

NHK World TV HD 07:55 - 08:00

Historic capitals in the Kansai region are home to a wealth of national treasures and masterpieces - discover an array of artworks inspired by Buddhism, international trade and the nobility.

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 - 08:40

The kimono is admired worldwide yet remains a mystery to many - we unravel truths about the traditional garment and its styles.

NHK World TV HD 08:40 - 08:55

Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site, is home to a series of mountains over 1,500 metres high - a Canadian encounters huge wild bears that eat berries in preparation for winter.

NHK World TV HD 08:55 - 09:00

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.

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 - 10:00

Lacquerware artisans in Wajima struggle to recover after a devastating earthquake, but they are determined to keep a 600-year-old tradition alive by reaffirming their bond in the creation of a bowl.

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 - 11:00

Heavy Rain: Torrential rains are causing increasing devastation worldwide - this episode shares Japan's disaster prevention expertise and the latest research.

NHK World TV HD 11:00 - 11:10

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 11:10 - 11:40

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: Hamaura Ayano (a former Hello! Project artist who moved into acting and is now a solo singer) and BUDDiiS, a dance-and-vocal group with 10 unique members.

NHK World TV HD 11:40 - 11:50

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 11:50 - 11:55

Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact and 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 TV HD 11:55 - 12:00

A cat finds an intruder at a contemporary art museum - will we have a winner? Plus, join another kitty at a traditional crafts workshop lovingly watching its owner's craftsmanship.

NHK World TV HD 12:00 - 12:10

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 12:10 - 12:40

Join us on a trip to Gifu - located near the centre of Japan's main island - and experience its blossoming cherry trees, its snow-covered central mountains, and its inspiring people and traditions.

NHK World TV HD 12:40 - 12:50

This programme presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature - in both original forms and modern translations - with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the world view of ancient Japan.

NHK World TV HD 12:50 - 13:00

A programme for upper primary to lower secondary school children about exploring everyday technologies all around them - each episode takes a piece of familiar tech and finds out what it does and how.

NHK World TV HD 13:00 - 13:10

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 13:10 - 13:50

Soho in London was formerly a town of immigrants - long known as one of the most bohemian areas of London, Soho is considered a place for enjoying the arts, revelry, and late-night entertainment.

NHK World TV HD 13:50 - 14:00

In this episode, we learn about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui - the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialities of neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers.

NHK World TV HD 14:00 - 14:10

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 14:10 - 14:25

Embark on Japan's southernmost flight and witness stunning low-altitude views and the challenges of pilots flying there!

NHK World TV HD 14:25 - 14:30

On the 3rd of February - the Lunar New Year's Eve - various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year.

NHK World TV HD 14:30 - 14:45

Telling passengers in a hurry that they may be late; accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

NHK World TV HD 14:45 - 15:00

Trash Tribe is a band led by Oomote Fumiaki whose instruments are made with marine trash. Fishing line and driftwood on strings, plastic bottle percussion - their laid-back music has fans of all ages.

NHK World TV HD 15:00 - 15:10

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 15:10 - 16:00

Lacquerware artisans in Wajima struggle to recover after a devastating earthquake, but they are determined to keep a 600-year-old tradition alive by reaffirming their bond in the creation of a bowl.

NHK World TV HD 16:00 - 16:10

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 16:10 - 17:00

Heavy Rain: Torrential rains are causing increasing devastation worldwide - this episode shares Japan's disaster prevention expertise and the latest research.

NHK World TV HD 17:00 - 17:10

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 17:10 - 17:50

Soho in London was formerly a town of immigrants - long known as one of the most bohemian areas of London, Soho is considered a place for enjoying the arts, revelry, and late-night entertainment.

NHK World TV HD 17:50 - 18:00

In this episode, we learn about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui - the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialities of neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers.

NHK World TV HD 18:00 - 18:10

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 18:10 - 18:40

Join us on a trip to Gifu - located near the centre of Japan's main island - and experience its blossoming cherry trees, its snow-covered central mountains, and its inspiring people and traditions.

NHK World TV HD 18:40 - 18:50

This programme presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature - in both original forms and modern translations - with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the world view of ancient Japan.

NHK World TV HD 18:50 - 19:00

A programme for upper primary to lower secondary school children about exploring everyday technologies all around them - each episode takes a piece of familiar tech and finds out what it does and how.

NHK World TV HD 19:00 - 19:10

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 19:10 - 19:40

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: Hamaura Ayano (a former Hello! Project artist who moved into acting and is now a solo singer) and BUDDiiS, a dance-and-vocal group with 10 unique members.

NHK World TV HD 19:40 - 19:50

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 19:50 - 19:55

Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact and 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 TV HD 19:55 - 20:00

A cat finds an intruder at a contemporary art museum - will we have a winner? Plus, join another kitty at a traditional crafts workshop lovingly watching its owner's craftsmanship.

NHK World TV HD 20:00 - 20:10

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 20:10 - 20:25

Embark on Japan's southernmost flight and witness stunning low-altitude views and the challenges of pilots flying there!

NHK World TV HD 20:25 - 20:30

On the 3rd of February - the Lunar New Year's Eve - various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year.

NHK World TV HD 20:30 - 20:45

Telling passengers in a hurry that they may be late; accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji.

NHK World TV HD 20:45 - 21:00

Trash Tribe is a band led by Oomote Fumiaki whose instruments are made with marine trash. Fishing line and driftwood on strings, plastic bottle percussion - their laid-back music has fans of all ages.

NHK World TV HD 21:00 - 21:10

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 21:10 - 22:00

Lacquerware artisans in Wajima struggle to recover after a devastating earthquake, but they are determined to keep a 600-year-old tradition alive by reaffirming their bond in the creation of a bowl.

NHK World TV HD 22:00 - 22:10

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 22:10 - 23:00

Heavy Rain: Torrential rains are causing increasing devastation worldwide - this episode shares Japan's disaster prevention expertise and the latest research.

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 - 23:40

Join us on a trip to Gifu - located near the centre of Japan's main island - and experience its blossoming cherry trees, its snow-covered central mountains, and its inspiring people and traditions.

NHK World TV HD 23:40 - 23:50

This programme presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature - in both original forms and modern translations - with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the world view of ancient Japan.

NHK World TV HD 23:50 - 00:00

A programme for upper primary to lower secondary school children about exploring everyday technologies all around them - each episode takes a piece of familiar tech and finds out what it does and how.

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: Hamaura Ayano (a former Hello! Project artist who moved into acting and is now a solo singer) and BUDDiiS, a dance-and-vocal group with 10 unique members.

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

Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact and 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 TV HD 00:55 - 01:00

A cat finds an intruder at a contemporary art museum - will we have a winner? Plus, join another kitty at a traditional crafts workshop lovingly watching its owner's craftsmanship.

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 - 01:50

Soho in London was formerly a town of immigrants - long known as one of the most bohemian areas of London, Soho is considered a place for enjoying the arts, revelry, and late-night entertainment.

NHK World TV HD 01:50 - 02:00

In this episode, we learn about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui - the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialities of neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers.