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

Fifty years after the end of the Vietnam War, many people still search for family separated in the chaos - YouTuber Tuan Vy uses his channel to track down clues and reunite loved ones.

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 6 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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

Gold prices are surging as anxiety drives a global rush - while Japan sees renewed prospecting and competition in e-waste recycling, illegal mining exposing the boom's darker side spreads in Africa.

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

Asakawa Chieko develops innovative products that transform the lives of the visually impaired - Asakawa, who is blind herself, introduces her greatest project yet: an AI suitcase.

NHK World TV HD 03:43 - 03:55

Reductions in Arctic sea ice caused by global warming have ironically led to record-breaking Northern Hemisphere snowfalls and frequent winter storms - what mechanism is at work?

NHK World TV HD 03:55 - 04:00

Edo's Rush Hour: Edo was a city of waterways; the Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, a main commercial artery. A captain's job was high-pressure and required skill and guts.

NHK World TV HD 04:00 - 04:30

Two drugs have been approved for their potential to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease - we look at how they work and report on new findings suggesting a food-derived component may also help.

NHK World TV HD 04:30 - 05:00

Artist Suzuki Mai works to promote kumiko, a traditional craft in which small wooden pieces are joined together without the use of nails - We examine how she is interlocking tradition and technology.

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: Cleaning. More than a chore, it's a way to calm the mind - spaces, products, and system designs to encourage cleaning. Explore a unique Japanese aesthetic and the potential of cleaning.

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

Fifty years after the end of the Vietnam War, many people still search for family separated in the chaos - YouTuber Tuan Vy uses his channel to track down clues and reunite loved ones.

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

Gold prices are surging as anxiety drives a global rush - while Japan sees renewed prospecting and competition in e-waste recycling, illegal mining exposing the boom's darker side spreads in Africa.

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

Maminata Ouandaogo's passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair, but she says social pressure outside her salon keeps some people from embracing it.

NHK World TV HD 08:15 - 08:30

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, water jet cutters.

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 6 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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

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 - 10:50

Western-style cuisine is a comfort food the people of Kobe have passed down with love - it gave them strength as they recovered from disaster. What stories lie behind its rich brown demi-glace sauce?

NHK World TV HD 10:50 - 11:00

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

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

A ride through Hokkaido in early summer - we meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation and a legendary trainer for an unusual horse race.

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: Cleaning. More than a chore, it's a way to calm the mind - spaces, products, and system designs to encourage cleaning. Explore a unique Japanese aesthetic and the potential of cleaning.

NHK World TV HD 12:40 - 12:50

Toilet Paper: 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 12:50 - 13:00

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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 sound. 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

Edo's Rush Hour: Edo was a city of waterways; the Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, a main commercial artery. A captain's job was high-pressure and required skill and guts.

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 6 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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 - 14:35

Koyasan is a revered Buddhist temple complex built on a towering mountain - our explorer seeks to discover the Buddha within us all through rituals and meditation.

NHK World TV HD 14:35 - 14:40

Curry rice is one of Japan's most iconic national dishes - how did Jimbocho in Tokyo become a curry town?

NHK World TV HD 14:40 - 14:55

Find out about Japan's emergency food options that meet the needs of various people and discover the rolling stock method, a smart way to stockpile emergency food.

NHK World TV HD 14:55 - 15:00

Video and craft artist Hishikawa Seiichi visits Tottori - dyeing firms make fishing flags with vivid hand-drawn designs that carry the feelings of both fishermen and people sending them gifts.

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 - 16:50

Western-style cuisine is a comfort food the people of Kobe have passed down with love - it gave them strength as they recovered from disaster. What stories lie behind its rich brown demi-glace sauce?

NHK World TV HD 16:50 - 17:00

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

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 - 17:20

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

NHK World TV HD 17:20 - 17:25

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 17:25 - 17:30

Edo's Rush Hour: Edo was a city of waterways; the Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, a main commercial artery. A captain's job was high-pressure and required skill and guts.

NHK World TV HD 17:30 - 17:57

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 6 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

NHK World TV HD 17:57 - 18:00

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 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: Cleaning. More than a chore, it's a way to calm the mind - spaces, products, and system designs to encourage cleaning. Explore a unique Japanese aesthetic and the potential of cleaning.

NHK World TV HD 18:40 - 18:50

Toilet Paper: 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 18:50 - 19:00

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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

A ride through Hokkaido in early summer - we meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation and a legendary trainer for an unusual horse race.

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 - 22:50

Western-style cuisine is a comfort food the people of Kobe have passed down with love - it gave them strength as they recovered from disaster. What stories lie behind its rich brown demi-glace sauce?

NHK World TV HD 22:50 - 23:00

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

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

Back to Grooves and Grain: This episode features businesses that are capitalising on the resurgence in popularity of physical media such as vinyl records and self-published books.

NHK World TV HD 23:40 - 23:50

Toilet Paper: 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 23:50 - 00:00

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

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

A ride through Hokkaido in early summer - we meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation and a legendary trainer for an unusual horse race.

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 sound. 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

Edo's Rush Hour: Edo was a city of waterways; the Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, a main commercial artery. A captain's job was high-pressure and required skill and guts.

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 7 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.

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's a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.