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

For just two months every year, more than 1,000 men brave the dangers of the dense forest in order to hunt for wild honey and get the chance for an income where few other options exist.

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

Taira Yuiko promotes composting of food waste to create a sustainable cycle - she works with an NGO in Mongolia to form a local nutrient cycle enriching the soil and teaching composting techniques.

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. 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

Enami Noriyuki won the coveted Double Gold Award at the world's most prestigious marmalade-making competition in 2020 and 2022 - he talks about the secrets of his craft and his tumultuous journey.

NHK World TV HD 03:43 - 03:55

The low-elevation South Pacific islands are seriously threatened by sea level rise due to global warming - attempts are underway to raise them with nature-based solutions using star sand and coral.

NHK World TV HD 03:55 - 04:00

The Niwaka Costume Festival: In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron and a jester tries to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

NHK World TV HD 04:00 - 04:30

Pancreatic disease develops deep inside the body, making early detection difficult. We report on efforts to find it sooner using endoscopic ultrasound, and on doctors working on new treatments.

NHK World TV HD 04:30 - 05:00

Gunma Prefecture has a wealth of tourism resources - to promote its highlights, the prefecture has been implementing a unique marketing strategy. Leading the charge is its popular mascot Gunmachan.

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

For just two months every year, more than 1,000 men brave the dangers of the dense forest in order to hunt for wild honey and get the chance for an income where few other options exist.

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. 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

Imagine being called an outsider in the country where you were born - Chuk Besher knows what that's like and it made him ask questions about identity and diversity.

NHK World TV HD 08:15 - 08:30

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, frozen food vending machines.

NHK World TV HD 08:30 - 09:00

Ueno is home to world-class cultural facilities, bustling street markets, historic sites and much more - we consider the factors making this chaotic diverse urban environment so enduringly popular.

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

Five young men from around Japan once withdrawn from society - a phenomenon known as hikikomori - embark on a 1,200-kilometre pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku on a journey of self-discovery.

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

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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 - 12:00

This episode features indigenous cultures in the south and on the east coast - we meet a Rukai man preserving the forest and Bunun people with a stunning choral tradition.

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

Come check out 'Pro Tips' and 'Improvement Points' on how to catch, throw, and dodge a ball.

NHK World TV HD 12:50 - 13:00

'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 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

In this episode, we search for the Yarokamizu, told of in the Kiso River region of Aichi as a yokai that raises awareness of environmental disasters, and also recognized as a local deity.

NHK World TV HD 13:40 - 13:50

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

NHK World TV HD 13:50 - 14:00

The Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha in the form of a monkey - in 2022, it became a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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

Rich in nutrients, seaweed is gaining attention as a superfood. It also has lots of potential in tackling environmental issues. From Japan to the world, the amazing possibilities of seaweed!

NHK World TV HD 14:40 - 14:55

What does it take to survive a flood? Japan has developed survival skills for floods through experiences such as typhoons - find out how to safely navigate flooded streets and escape sinking cars.

NHK World TV HD 14:55 - 15:00

Yamagata / Minagawa Akira (Designer): To make a 'dantsu' carpet, everything from yarn-making to weaving is done by hand - Minagawa experiences the deep allure of handmade goods.

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

Five young men from around Japan once withdrawn from society - a phenomenon known as hikikomori - embark on a 1,200-kilometre pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku on a journey of self-discovery.

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

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

In this episode, we search for the Yarokamizu, told of in the Kiso River region of Aichi as a yokai that raises awareness of environmental disasters, and also recognized as a local deity.

NHK World TV HD 17:40 - 17:50

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

NHK World TV HD 17:50 - 18:00

The Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha in the form of a monkey - in 2022, it became a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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

Come check out 'Pro Tips' and 'Improvement Points' on how to catch, throw, and dodge a ball.

NHK World TV HD 18:50 - 19:00

'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 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 - 20:00

This episode features indigenous cultures in the south and on the east coast - we meet a Rukai man preserving the forest and Bunun people with a stunning choral tradition.

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

Rich in nutrients, seaweed is gaining attention as a superfood. It also has lots of potential in tackling environmental issues. From Japan to the world, the amazing possibilities of seaweed!

NHK World TV HD 20:40 - 20:55

What does it take to survive a flood? Japan has developed survival skills for floods through experiences such as typhoons - find out how to safely navigate flooded streets and escape sinking cars.

NHK World TV HD 20:55 - 21:00

Yamagata / Minagawa Akira (Designer): To make a 'dantsu' carpet, everything from yarn-making to weaving is done by hand - Minagawa experiences the deep allure of handmade goods.

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

Five young men from around Japan once withdrawn from society - a phenomenon known as hikikomori - embark on a 1,200-kilometre pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku on a journey of self-discovery.

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

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

Come check out 'Pro Tips' and 'Improvement Points' on how to catch, throw, and dodge a ball.

NHK World TV HD 23:50 - 00:00

'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 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

This episode features indigenous cultures in the south and on the east coast - we meet a Rukai man preserving the forest and Bunun people with a stunning choral tradition.

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

In this episode, we search for the Yarokamizu, told of in the Kiso River region of Aichi as a yokai that raises awareness of environmental disasters, and also recognized as a local deity.

NHK World TV HD 01:40 - 01:50

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

NHK World TV HD 01:50 - 02:00

The Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha in the form of a monkey - in 2022, it became a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.