NHK World HD 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. 2026-05-17 Spear squid is immensely popular in squid-loving Japan - tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savour some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish. 2026-05-17 Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine - along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you! 2026-05-17 Folding Fans: We visit a store selling folding fans where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind - the accessories were popular because the shape of an open fan suggested prosperity. 2026-05-17 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 16, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Miyanaga Aiko (Contemporary artist) visits Kyoto. The Mincho font, drawn by hand in around 1990, evokes 350-year-old hand-carved woodblocks, made to print Buddhist sutras. 2026-05-17 Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores two acts from a gidayu kyogen play that's a fantastical, dramatic, and deeply moving piece of theatre. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 A doctor in Japan helps patients navigate their final days; visiting healthcare systems around the world, he grapples with a key question: what can medicine do to help us live with hope until the end? 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Canned food is no longer just for storage or emergencies - it has become fine cuisine. Join us in this special episode as we explore the frontlines of Japan's uniquely-evolved canning industry. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 A Fish Tale with a Twist: This episode shows how local seafood businesses are filling labour needs by combining work and pleasure. 2026-05-17 Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates. 2026-05-17 A programme for upper primary to lower secondary school children about exploring everyday technologies all around them - each episode takes a piece of familiar tech and finds out what it does and how. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Shiga - the site of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake - is home to centuries-old crafts like Shigaraki ware and Wana velvet. We explore an island in the lake before climbing into the mountains. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Samurai Yagyu Munenori faithfully served three generations of Tokugawa shoguns while spreading his Yagyu Shinkage-ryu sword fighting school across Japan. 2026-05-17 Deep Culture: Kyle Card explores the San'in Kaigan Geopark and uncovers Yumura's hot springs, Ojiro's hillside rice terraces and heritage Tajima beef, and the Oriental White Stork wetlands of Toyooka. 2026-05-17 Mt. Fuji's Faces: We observe 'Red Fuji' and 'Black Fuji', two dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mt. Fuji mean to the people of Edo? 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Miyanaga Aiko (Contemporary artist) visits Kyoto. The Mincho font, drawn by hand in around 1990, evokes 350-year-old hand-carved woodblocks, made to print Buddhist sutras. 2026-05-17 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 16, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 A father has produced cheap eggs for 50 years - as his son uses a more humane method which raises their costs to nearly a dollar per egg, an egg-loving family struggles to pass the baton. 2026-05-17 1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner. 2026-05-17 A line-up for ramen in the morning? Head to an area attracting visitors from around the country in search of it! 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 We follow the demolition of Japan's World Trade Center building at 162m - craftsmen take on the highest demolition in history with world-first new techniques. 2026-05-17 Daisen-Oki: Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that inspired myths and legends. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Tune in to J-Melo for Japanese music! This week: Glim Spanky (known for their one-of-a-kind rock sound) and singer ailly (also popular as a member of the all-female band Gacharic Spin). 2026-05-17 An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. (S1, E07) 2026-05-17 Japan has nine million vacant homes - we investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and see how they're being used creatively to promote population growth and regional revitalisation. 2026-05-17 A cat patrols the rice fields - but there's always time for a midday nap - and we get a tour at a vineyard from a cat named Pinot Noir who is popular with visitors but always plays it cool. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles and seaweed. 2026-05-17 After mastering writing autographs, Mee heads to the park only to find a huge white statue! Feeling a strong urge to sign it and seeing no-one else around, Mee gives in to temptation... 2026-05-17 Sandwiches: 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. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 16, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Enjoy a bowl of ramen to greet the New Year in the snowy mountains of Hida Takayama! 2026-05-17 Raden - the iridescent sheen of Kyoto craftwork. Dive deep into the ancient capital which is still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 2026-05-17 Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji. 2026-05-17 Accessory designer Kojima Tadamasa and veteran textile maker Fukunaga Yoshihisa turn discarded fire hoses into durable bags, giving them new life while generating minimal waste. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 A father has produced cheap eggs for 50 years - as his son uses a more humane method which raises their costs to nearly a dollar per egg, an egg-loving family struggles to pass the baton. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 We follow the demolition of Japan's World Trade Center building at 162m - craftsmen take on the highest demolition in history with world-first new techniques. 2026-05-17 Daisen-Oki: Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that inspired myths and legends. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 NHK World-Japan will broadcast Grand Sumo May Tournament Day 8 action live from Tokyo, as top wrestlers have their eighth bouts of the 15-day contest. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles and seaweed. 2026-05-17 After mastering writing autographs, Mee heads to the park only to find a huge white statue! Feeling a strong urge to sign it and seeing no-one else around, Mee gives in to temptation... 2026-05-17 Sandwiches: 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. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Tune in to J-Melo for Japanese music! This week: Glim Spanky (known for their one-of-a-kind rock sound) and singer ailly (also popular as a member of the all-female band Gacharic Spin). 2026-05-17 An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. (S1, E07) 2026-05-17 Japan has nine million vacant homes - we investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and see how they're being used creatively to promote population growth and regional revitalisation. 2026-05-17 A cat patrols the rice fields - but there's always time for a midday nap - and we get a tour at a vineyard from a cat named Pinot Noir who is popular with visitors but always plays it cool. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Enjoy a bowl of ramen to greet the New Year in the snowy mountains of Hida Takayama! 2026-05-17 Raden - the iridescent sheen of Kyoto craftwork. Dive deep into the ancient capital which is still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 2026-05-17 Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji. 2026-05-17 Accessory designer Kojima Tadamasa and veteran textile maker Fukunaga Yoshihisa turn discarded fire hoses into durable bags, giving them new life while generating minimal waste. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 A father has produced cheap eggs for 50 years - as his son uses a more humane method which raises their costs to nearly a dollar per egg, an egg-loving family struggles to pass the baton. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 We follow the demolition of Japan's World Trade Center building at 162m - craftsmen take on the highest demolition in history with world-first new techniques. 2026-05-17 Daisen-Oki: Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that inspired myths and legends. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles and seaweed. 2026-05-17 After mastering writing autographs, Mee heads to the park only to find a huge white statue! Feeling a strong urge to sign it and seeing no-one else around, Mee gives in to temptation... 2026-05-17 Sandwiches: 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. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-17 Tune in to J-Melo for Japanese music! This week: Glim Spanky (known for their one-of-a-kind rock sound) and singer ailly (also popular as a member of the all-female band Gacharic Spin). 2026-05-17 An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. (S1, E07) 2026-05-17 Japan has nine million vacant homes - we investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and see how they're being used creatively to promote population growth and regional revitalisation. 2026-05-17 A cat patrols the rice fields - but there's always time for a midday nap - and we get a tour at a vineyard from a cat named Pinot Noir who is popular with visitors but always plays it cool. 2026-05-17 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. 2026-05-18 NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 17, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 Enjoy a bowl of ramen to greet the New Year in the snowy mountains of Hida Takayama! 2026-05-18 Raden - the iridescent sheen of Kyoto craftwork. Dive deep into the ancient capital which is still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 2026-05-18 Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji. 2026-05-18 Accessory designer Kojima Tadamasa and veteran textile maker Fukunaga Yoshihisa turn discarded fire hoses into durable bags, giving them new life while generating minimal waste. 2026-05-18 A father has produced cheap eggs for 50 years - as his son uses a more humane method which raises their costs to nearly a dollar per egg, an egg-loving family struggles to pass the baton. 2026-05-18 1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner. 2026-05-18 A line-up for ramen in the morning? Head to an area attracting visitors from around the country in search of it! 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 We follow the demolition of Japan's World Trade Center building at 162m - craftsmen take on the highest demolition in history with world-first new techniques. 2026-05-18 Daisen-Oki: Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that inspired myths and legends. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles and seaweed. 2026-05-18 After mastering writing autographs, Mee heads to the park only to find a huge white statue! Feeling a strong urge to sign it and seeing no-one else around, Mee gives in to temptation... 2026-05-18 Sandwiches: 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. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 Tune in to J-Melo for Japanese music! This week: Glim Spanky (known for their one-of-a-kind rock sound) and singer ailly (also popular as a member of the all-female band Gacharic Spin). 2026-05-18 An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. (S1, E07) 2026-05-18 Japan has nine million vacant homes - we investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and see how they're being used creatively to promote population growth and regional revitalisation. 2026-05-18 A cat patrols the rice fields - but there's always time for a midday nap - and we get a tour at a vineyard from a cat named Pinot Noir who is popular with visitors but always plays it cool. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 Enjoy a bowl of ramen to greet the New Year in the snowy mountains of Hida Takayama! 2026-05-18 Raden - the iridescent sheen of Kyoto craftwork. Dive deep into the ancient capital which is still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 2026-05-18 Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji. 2026-05-18 Accessory designer Kojima Tadamasa and veteran textile maker Fukunaga Yoshihisa turn discarded fire hoses into durable bags, giving them new life while generating minimal waste. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 17, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses (sento) - he hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses. 2026-05-18 What happens to lake water when it no longer freezes in winter? Detailed records of a 'divine' freezing phenomenon of Lake Suwa in Japan have been kept for 580 years, but since 2018 it has not frozen. 2026-05-18 Miyanaga Aiko (Contemporary artist) visits Kyoto. The Mincho font, drawn by hand in around 1990, evokes 350-year-old hand-carved woodblocks, made to print Buddhist sutras. 2026-05-18 We visit a factory in Hamamatsu, where they use technology, hand craft, and finely tuned instinct to make keyboard harmonicas (a.k.a. 'melodicas') for everyone from schoolchildren to pro musicians. 2026-05-18 Kumano's heavy rainfall nurtures the 1,340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the flow of Kumano's water and the work of rice farmers. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to shadow or shade. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-05-18 #21 I'm in the clock tower. / To explain where you are, say the place name and 'ni imasu'. 2026-05-18 The fact that foreign collectors cherish Japanese swords helps to unearth ancient works taken overseas after 1945. It also serves as a force for preserving traditional techniques facing extinction. 2026-05-18 In May, NHK World-Japan showcases Japanese technology, through regular programmes like Japan's Top Inventions and Japan Railway Journal, and a special newly translated to English: Project X. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 A Fish Tale with a Twist: This episode shows how local seafood businesses are filling labour needs by combining work and pleasure. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 17, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 We visit a factory in Hamamatsu, where they use technology, hand craft, and finely tuned instinct to make keyboard harmonicas (a.k.a. 'melodicas') for everyone from schoolchildren to pro musicians. 2026-05-18 Kumano's heavy rainfall nurtures the 1,340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the flow of Kumano's water and the work of rice farmers. 2026-05-18 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-05-18 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to shadow or shade. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-05-18 #21 I'm in the clock tower. / To explain where you are, say the place name and 'ni imasu'. 2026-05-18 The fact that foreign collectors cherish Japanese swords helps to unearth ancient works taken overseas after 1945. It also serves as a force for preserving traditional techniques facing extinction. 2026-05-18 In May, NHK World-Japan showcases Japanese technology, through regular programmes like Japan's Top Inventions and Japan Railway Journal, and a special newly translated to English: Project X. 2026-05-18 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 2026-05-18 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 17, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 James Lambiasi delights in the beauty of Toyama's mingei-everyday handcrafted objects. He meets artisans, experts, as well as amateur collectors, and stays in a converted farmhouse full of mingei. 2026-05-18 An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events. 2026-05-18 We visit a factory in Hamamatsu, where they use technology, hand craft, and finely tuned instinct to make keyboard harmonicas (a.k.a. 'melodicas') for everyone from schoolchildren to pro musicians. 2026-05-18 Kumano's heavy rainfall nurtures the 1,340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the flow of Kumano's water and the work of rice farmers. 2026-05-18 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-05-18 Fujimoto Akio's film 'Lost Land,' about Rohingya siblings in a refugee camp who embark on a perilous journey, was honoured at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. He talks about his passion for film-making. 2026-05-18 The fact that foreign collectors cherish Japanese swords helps to unearth ancient works taken overseas after 1945. It also serves as a force for preserving traditional techniques facing extinction. 2026-05-18 In May, NHK World-Japan showcases Japanese technology, through regular programmes like Japan's Top Inventions and Japan Railway Journal, and a special newly translated to English: Project X. 2026-05-18 This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 2026-05-18 The Yoyogi area is sandwiched between bustling Shinjuku and Shibuya - we explore a sacred forest, a friendly shopping street and more while finding ideas for sustainable urban living along the way. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 Nucleic acid therapeutics, which target mRNA, are bringing hope for both intractable diseases such as ALS and common conditions like knee osteoarthritis. We explore the latest advances. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-18 We visit a factory in Hamamatsu, where they use technology, hand craft, and finely tuned instinct to make keyboard harmonicas (a.k.a. 'melodicas') for everyone from schoolchildren to pro musicians. 2026-05-18 Kumano's heavy rainfall nurtures the 1,340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the flow of Kumano's water and the work of rice farmers. 2026-05-18 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. 2026-05-19