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Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
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Spiritual Explorers
An explorer experiences being one with nature as she learns about "kusakizome," or botanical dyeing, a tradition reflected in Japanese colors.
One in Every Japanese
The filmmakers follow the life and the rehabilitation of a Japanese woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her mental illness.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Direct Talk
Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.
Newsroom Tokyo
We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.
Direct Talk
Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Robin Barde learns more about nira by following its cultivation process in a greenhouse and savoring various dishes made with the ingredient.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
The filmmakers explore Edo townspeople's ways of repelling mosquitoes during hot and humid summer nights.
Science View
Science for our future; cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.
Frontrunners
The filmmaker illuminates top-level professionals who are at the forefront of their fields and interviews them about their work, inspiration and experiences.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
The filmmakers take a look at Amazake, a traditional fermented drink made from rice and koji with a mild sweetness that enhances recipes.
NHK Newsline
Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Dive in Tokyo
The host explores how the topography of Shibuya allows the city to house a multi-level transportation hub and cultivate ever-evolving arts and culture.
NHK Newsline
Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Direct Talk
Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Spiritual Explorers
An explorer experiences being one with nature as she learns about "kusakizome," or botanical dyeing, a tradition reflected in Japanese colors.
One in Every Japanese
The filmmakers follow the life and the rehabilitation of a Japanese woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her mental illness.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
NHK Newsline
Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Core Kyoto
The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Japanology Plus
Japan being the leading country in particle physics research, Peter Barakan explores the insights with experts, while Matt Alt examines technology with an entertaining angle.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
The filmmakers take a look at Amazake, a traditional fermented drink made from rice and koji with a mild sweetness that enhances recipes.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Backstage Japan
Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
Core Kyoto
The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
Japanology Plus
Japan being the leading country in particle physics research, Peter Barakan explores the insights with experts, while Matt Alt examines technology with an entertaining angle.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Backstage Japan
Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
The filmmakers take a look at Amazake, a traditional fermented drink made from rice and koji with a mild sweetness that enhances recipes.
NHK News 7
NEWS7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio; it's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.
Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
Newsroom Tokyo
We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.
Direct Talk
Hosono Hitomi discusses techniques and inspirations to design her highly acclaimed botanical-themed ceramics.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Cultivating Japanese peaches; new ways to enjoy peaches unique to their cultivation areas; a chef uses peaches in Italian dishes.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
The filmmakers explore Edo townspeople's ways of repelling mosquitoes during hot and humid summer nights.
Newsroom Tokyo
We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.
Core Kyoto
The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Japanology Plus
Japan being the leading country in particle physics research, Peter Barakan explores the insights with experts, while Matt Alt examines technology with an entertaining angle.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Japan Railway Journal
The hosts discuss railway highlights across Japan in the latter half of 2025, from cutting-edge technologies to commemorative events.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Backstage Japan
Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Core Kyoto
The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.
Newsroom Tokyo
We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.
Direct Talk
Hosono Hitomi discusses techniques and inspirations to design her highly acclaimed botanical-themed ceramics.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
The filmmakers introduce asari, Japan's most popular clam. They visit Aichi to explore asari dishes and see how the clams are cultivated by using suspended cages.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
The rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period.
Hometown Stories
An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine, and way of life. In addition, understand Japanese life outside major metropolitan areas.
Easy Japanese
Amy Ota explains how to express a preferred choice when given two options.
Japanology Plus
Japan being the leading country in particle physics research, Peter Barakan explores the insights with experts, while Matt Alt examines technology with an entertaining angle.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Japan Railway Journal
The hosts discuss railway highlights across Japan in the latter half of 2025, from cutting-edge technologies to commemorative events.
NHK Newsline
Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
NHK Newsline
Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Core Kyoto
The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Backstage Japan
Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
NHK Newsline
Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Trailblazers
Elite survivalists risk their lives to ensure safety during a mission.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Japan Railway Journal
The hosts discuss railway highlights across Japan in the latter half of 2025, from cutting-edge technologies to commemorative events.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Seasoning the Seasons
The residents of Hida share stories about their rich cold-weather culture, including their unique winter meals and rituals.