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.