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

A school in Mae Sot in Thailand - located just across the border with Myanmar - shelters immigrant children of all ages and provides education to many who face the effects of poverty or the civil war.

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

Ashikari Seiya explores the potential of crickets as a nutritious solution to the global food crisis - he works with farmers in Cambodia to establish green and sustainable production methods.

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 - 03:00

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

Inaba Mototaka is a doctor with the international NGO Peace Winds Japan and the leader of its airborne emergency response team ARROWS - he talks about providing medical care in disaster areas.

NHK World TV HD 03:43 - 03:48

To truly enjoy Gunma, travel by car is key. We start from Takasaki, where the bullet train stops, and make our way to Kusatsu hot springs, with world Heritage sites and local food along the way.

NHK World TV HD 03:48 - 03:55

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, two towering reputations are brought together in one truly special blade: Kaishu Kotetsu.

NHK World TV HD 03:55 - 04:00

Late Summer Fun: Summer is winding down and the streets by Edo Bay are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers and revellers - it's getting late, but this party is just getting started...

NHK World TV HD 04:00 - 04:30

Made mainly from antibodies, biologic drugs have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis - we explore their mechanisms and potential.

NHK World TV HD 04:30 - 05:00

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

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

Today's theme: Shifting Perspectives. A growing trend offers new perspectives to spark new discoveries and realisations - discover a host of designs that remind us that shifting perspectives matters.

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

A school in Mae Sot in Thailand - located just across the border with Myanmar - shelters immigrant children of all ages and provides education to many who face the effects of poverty or the civil war.

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 - 08:00

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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 - 08:15

A spotlight on our diverse international community as we report on issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan.

NHK World TV HD 08:15 - 08:30

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: smokeless grills.

NHK World TV HD 08:30 - 09:00

Scholar Minakata Kumagusu made contributions to biology, folklore, and other fields. He laid the foundation for environmental conservation in Japan. We explore the environments that inspired his work.

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

Sakamoto Shinobu was poisoned by mercury while in her mother's womb and has been suffering from Minamata disease since birth - we look back on the life of Shinobu and listen to her message.

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

The shinkansen is world-renowned for exceptional on-time performance - we explore the skilled drivers and equipment that make it possible through history and into a future of self-driving trains.

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 - 11:55

Travel the Soya Line through the northern part of the island to Wakkanai, Japan's northernmost station - disused trains lines and stations remain along the way. Head to Cape Soya and gaze at Sakhalin.

NHK World TV HD 11:55 - 12:00

Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at scissors. After arriving in Japan, they evolved in unique ways.

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

Today's theme: Shifting Perspectives. A growing trend offers new perspectives to spark new discoveries and realisations - discover a host of designs that remind us that shifting perspectives matters.

NHK World TV HD 12:40 - 12:50

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 12:50 - 13:00

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 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 - 13:40

Clad in shining gold, Kinkakuji stands out even in Kyoto - what inspired the samurai who built this stunning temple?

NHK World TV HD 13:40 - 13:55

A vast expanse of drift ice spanning the frigid Sea of Okhotsk in the World Natural Heritage Site of Shiretoko sets the stage for a variety of novel winter adventures.

NHK World TV HD 13:55 - 14:00

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

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 - 14:40

Yamabushi are religious ascetics who undergo rigorous training in the mountains - their practices were outlawed 150 years ago, but one adherent is attempting to breathe new life into this tradition.

NHK World TV HD 14:40 - 14:55

Home Flooding: In 2018, Okayama Prefecture's town of Mabi was severely damaged by flooding from heavy rain and many lives were lost. We examine new measures being taken to combat home flooding.

NHK World TV HD 14:55 - 15:00

Okayama / Hara Kenya (Graphic Designer): Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30 percent global market share to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape without compromise.

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

Sakamoto Shinobu was poisoned by mercury while in her mother's womb and has been suffering from Minamata disease since birth - we look back on the life of Shinobu and listen to her message.

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

The shinkansen is world-renowned for exceptional on-time performance - we explore the skilled drivers and equipment that make it possible through history and into a future of self-driving trains.

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 - 17:40

Clad in shining gold, Kinkakuji stands out even in Kyoto - what inspired the samurai who built this stunning temple?

NHK World TV HD 17:40 - 17:55

A vast expanse of drift ice spanning the frigid Sea of Okhotsk in the World Natural Heritage Site of Shiretoko sets the stage for a variety of novel winter adventures.

NHK World TV HD 17:55 - 18:00

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

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

Today's theme: Shifting Perspectives. A growing trend offers new perspectives to spark new discoveries and realisations - discover a host of designs that remind us that shifting perspectives matters.

NHK World TV HD 18:40 - 18:50

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 18:50 - 19:00

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 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 - 19:55

Travel the Soya Line through the northern part of the island to Wakkanai, Japan's northernmost station - disused trains lines and stations remain along the way. Head to Cape Soya and gaze at Sakhalin.

NHK World TV HD 19:55 - 20:00

Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at scissors. After arriving in Japan, they evolved in unique ways.

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 - 20:40

Yamabushi are religious ascetics who undergo rigorous training in the mountains - their practices were outlawed 150 years ago, but one adherent is attempting to breathe new life into this tradition.

NHK World TV HD 20:40 - 20:55

Home Flooding: In 2018, Okayama Prefecture's town of Mabi was severely damaged by flooding from heavy rain and many lives were lost. We examine new measures being taken to combat home flooding.

NHK World TV HD 20:55 - 21:00

Okayama / Hara Kenya (Graphic Designer): Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30 percent global market share to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape without compromise.

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

Sakamoto Shinobu was poisoned by mercury while in her mother's womb and has been suffering from Minamata disease since birth - we look back on the life of Shinobu and listen to her message.

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

The shinkansen is world-renowned for exceptional on-time performance - we explore the skilled drivers and equipment that make it possible through history and into a future of self-driving trains.

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

This upbeat programme combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

NHK World TV HD 23:40 - 23:50

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 23:50 - 00:00

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 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 - 00:55

Travel the Soya Line through the northern part of the island to Wakkanai, Japan's northernmost station - disused trains lines and stations remain along the way. Head to Cape Soya and gaze at Sakhalin.

NHK World TV HD 00:55 - 01:00

Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at scissors. After arriving in Japan, they evolved in unique ways.

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

Clad in shining gold, Kinkakuji stands out even in Kyoto - what inspired the samurai who built this stunning temple?

NHK World TV HD 01:40 - 01:55

A vast expanse of drift ice spanning the frigid Sea of Okhotsk in the World Natural Heritage Site of Shiretoko sets the stage for a variety of novel winter adventures.

NHK World TV HD 01:55 - 02:00

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