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

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 13 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

NHK World TV HD 01:57 - 02:00

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye...

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

Yoshida Miyako performed around the world as a Royal Ballet principal dancer and is now a top artistic director in Japan - she explains the challenges Japanese ballet faces on the international stage.

NHK World TV HD 03:43 - 03:55

The entire Earth is affected by climate change occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before - this programme uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.

NHK World TV HD 03:55 - 04:00

First Childbirth: In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life - it was also characterised by unique customs and beliefs.

NHK World TV HD 04:00 - 04:30

Limited mobility can restrict blood flow and cause pressure injuries - Japanese experts are developing advanced bedding and other technologies to address them.

NHK World TV HD 04:30 - 05:00

Chocolatier Ishihara Shingo is exploring the untapped potential of cacao - we follow him as he ventures beyond the traditional realm of a chocolatier in search of innovation!

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: Compact. This is the key to comfort in limited space, giving rise to designs that fold, layer and enclose - explore the beauty and potential in Japan's wide variety of compact designs.

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

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

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 Brazilian woman living in Japan tries to promote a music video that she made for kids about sexual abuse while navigating the differences between the two cultures.

NHK World TV HD 08:15 - 08:30

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, motorised conveyor rollers.

NHK World TV HD 08:30 - 08:57

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 13 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

NHK World TV HD 08:57 - 09:00

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye...

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

What are 'words', and what does it mean to communicate? Deaf photographer Saito Harumichi seeks answers as he raises his hearing children and prepares an exhibition reflecting a quest for connection.

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

90 years after the creation of Japan's national parks, this programme introduces the charms of the Seto Inland Sea, Aso, and other natural wonders which are key to the Nature Positive strategy.

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

In the third episode of our Taiwan series, we travel to Taiwan's south to meet vibrant and energetic families - one grows unique vegetables while another farms dragon tiger groupers.

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: Compact. This is the key to comfort in limited space, giving rise to designs that fold, layer and enclose - explore the beauty and potential in Japan's wide variety of compact designs.

NHK World TV HD 12:40 - 12:50

Numbler comes and distracts a boy trying to count his cows at a farm - Barky helps with the counting by grouping the cows into units of 10.

NHK World TV HD 12:50 - 13:00

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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 - 13:20

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

NHK World TV HD 13:20 - 13:25

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

NHK World TV HD 13:25 - 13:30

First Childbirth: In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life - it was also characterised by unique customs and beliefs.

NHK World TV HD 13:30 - 13:57

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 13 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

NHK World TV HD 13:57 - 14:00

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye...

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

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

NHK World TV HD 14:40 - 14:55

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

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

What are 'words', and what does it mean to communicate? Deaf photographer Saito Harumichi seeks answers as he raises his hearing children and prepares an exhibition reflecting a quest for connection.

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

90 years after the creation of Japan's national parks, this programme introduces the charms of the Seto Inland Sea, Aso, and other natural wonders which are key to the Nature Positive strategy.

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 - 18:00

NHK World-Japan presents Grand Sumo November Tournament Day 14 action live from Fukuoka as top wrestlers have their fourteenth bouts of the 15-day contest.

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: Compact. This is the key to comfort in limited space, giving rise to designs that fold, layer and enclose - explore the beauty and potential in Japan's wide variety of compact designs.

NHK World TV HD 18:40 - 18:50

Numbler comes and distracts a boy trying to count his cows at a farm - Barky helps with the counting by grouping the cows into units of 10.

NHK World TV HD 18:50 - 19:00

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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

In the third episode of our Taiwan series, we travel to Taiwan's south to meet vibrant and energetic families - one grows unique vegetables while another farms dragon tiger groupers.

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

What are 'words', and what does it mean to communicate? Deaf photographer Saito Harumichi seeks answers as he raises his hearing children and prepares an exhibition reflecting a quest for connection.

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

90 years after the creation of Japan's national parks, this programme introduces the charms of the Seto Inland Sea, Aso, and other natural wonders which are key to the Nature Positive strategy.

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 - 23:35

Japanese pond turtles are a near-threatened species, but a six-month tracking project revealed that they flourish in rice paddies, woods, and fields - take a close look at their surprising lives.

NHK World TV HD 23:35 - 23:40

With over 120 islands, the Amakusa region is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed - see Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty through time-lapse photography.

NHK World TV HD 23:40 - 23:50

Numbler comes and distracts a boy trying to count his cows at a farm - Barky helps with the counting by grouping the cows into units of 10.

NHK World TV HD 23:50 - 00:00

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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

In the third episode of our Taiwan series, we travel to Taiwan's south to meet vibrant and energetic families - one grows unique vegetables while another farms dragon tiger groupers.

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 - 01:20

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

NHK World TV HD 01:20 - 01:25

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

NHK World TV HD 01:25 - 01:30

First Childbirth: In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life - it was also characterised by unique customs and beliefs.

NHK World TV HD 01:30 - 01:57

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 14 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.

NHK World TV HD 01:57 - 02:00

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.