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 - 00:55

Travel through Iwate Prefecture from the popular destination of Morioka to the Pacific coast - eat your fill of soba noodles, dive into a fantastical world, fish with cucumbers and go spelunking.

NHK World TV HD 00:55 - 01:00

Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at scissors. After arriving in Japan, they evolved in unique ways.

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 - 02:00

Himeji Castle with its white keep is one of Japan's most famous castles, but its beauty is deceiving - the paths to the keep follow the hill's gradient and hold many surprises for potential attackers.

NHK World TV HD 02:00 - 02:10

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 02:10 - 02:40

Curry rice is one of Japan's most iconic national dishes - why is this dish born in India so beloved by the Japanese?

NHK World TV HD 02:40 - 02:55

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 02:55 - 03:00

Hokkaido / Takeya Takayuki (Model Maker): Fishing boats in the herring industry that thrived here until the 1950s featured swirling decorations that made a big impression on Hokkaido native Takeya.

NHK World TV HD 03:00 - 03:10

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 03:10 - 04:00

A shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture was razed in the 2016 earthquake, but its seven-year restoration fused traditional craftsmanship with the latest technology.

NHK World TV HD 04:00 - 04:10

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 04:10 - 05:00

Kyoto: Journey through Kyoto's historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple - from its iconic stage and tranquil sacred spring, we unveil the definitive two-hour condensed course while basking in springtime beauty.

NHK World TV HD 05:00 - 05:10

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 05:10 - 05:40

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 05:40 - 05:50

This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.

NHK World TV HD 05:50 - 06:00

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

NHK World TV HD 06:00 - 06:10

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 06:10 - 06:55

Travel through Iwate Prefecture from the popular destination of Morioka to the Pacific coast - eat your fill of soba noodles, dive into a fantastical world, fish with cucumbers and go spelunking.

NHK World TV HD 06:55 - 07:00

Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at scissors. After arriving in Japan, they evolved in unique ways.

NHK World TV HD 07:00 - 07:10

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 07:10 - 07:40

Curry rice is one of Japan's most iconic national dishes - why is this dish born in India so beloved by the Japanese?

NHK World TV HD 07:40 - 07:55

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 07:55 - 08:00

Hokkaido / Takeya Takayuki (Model Maker): Fishing boats in the herring industry that thrived here until the 1950s featured swirling decorations that made a big impression on Hokkaido native Takeya.

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 - 08:40

Himeji Castle with its white keep is one of Japan's most famous castles, but its beauty is deceiving - the paths to the keep follow the hill's gradient and hold many surprises for potential attackers.

NHK World TV HD 08:40 - 09:00

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

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

Teaming with experts in seven locations around the world, we conduct an analysis of internal records leaked from a Chinese cybersecurity company and delve into new threats spreading on the internet.

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

World cities seen through taxi windows and conversations with their drivers. This time: Taipei - a city of high-rises and temples, tradition and innovation - as a personal and profound journey begins.

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 - 11:40

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: East of Eden - a five-piece all-female heavy metal band fronted by a violinist - and edhiii boi, an up-and-coming rapper with a strong teenage following.

NHK World TV HD 11:40 - 11:50

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.

NHK World TV HD 11:50 - 11:55

Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at the significance of cats in Japan.

NHK World TV HD 11:55 - 12:00

What's it like living with cats in rice-producing Niigata? See kitty beds made of straw from beautiful green rice paddies, and enjoy snacks with another kitty at a sweet shop.

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

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 of an unusual horse race.

NHK World TV HD 12:40 - 12:50

Under the Lid: 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 - 14:00

Facing the Mediterranean Sea, Menton, a city in France, is famous for its mild subtropical climate and celebrated for its delicious lemons - the townscape also still retains its 13th-century charm.

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 - 14:25

A gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan - this time: Fukuoka, the birthplace of tonkotsu. Looking at the Hakata and Nagahama styles, we'll learn these ramens' secrets and the story of their creation.

NHK World TV HD 14:25 - 14:30

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.

NHK World TV HD 14:30 - 14:45

Ngoc-san from Vietnam wants to help a new co-worker sitting next to him and become a great senpai (senior colleague) to him. To know and understand the proper way, Ngoc-san tackles a role-play.

NHK World TV HD 14:45 - 15:00

With a falling birth rate, school closures are on the rise in Japan and things like desks and chairs have no place to go - Doi Kenji upcycles these discards into stylish and unique interior items.

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

Teaming with experts in seven locations around the world, we conduct an analysis of internal records leaked from a Chinese cybersecurity company and delve into new threats spreading on the internet.

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

World cities seen through taxi windows and conversations with their drivers. This time: Taipei - a city of high-rises and temples, tradition and innovation - as a personal and profound journey begins.

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

Facing the Mediterranean Sea, Menton, a city in France, is famous for its mild subtropical climate and celebrated for its delicious lemons - the townscape also still retains its 13th-century charm.

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

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 of an unusual horse race.

NHK World TV HD 18:40 - 18:50

Under the Lid: 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 - 19:40

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: East of Eden - a five-piece all-female heavy metal band fronted by a violinist - and edhiii boi, an up-and-coming rapper with a strong teenage following.

NHK World TV HD 19:40 - 19:50

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.

NHK World TV HD 19:50 - 19:55

Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at the significance of cats in Japan.

NHK World TV HD 19:55 - 20:00

What's it like living with cats in rice-producing Niigata? See kitty beds made of straw from beautiful green rice paddies, and enjoy snacks with another kitty at a sweet shop.

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 - 20:25

A gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan - this time: Fukuoka, the birthplace of tonkotsu. Looking at the Hakata and Nagahama styles, we'll learn these ramens' secrets and the story of their creation.

NHK World TV HD 20:25 - 20:30

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.

NHK World TV HD 20:30 - 20:45

Ngoc-san from Vietnam wants to help a new co-worker sitting next to him and become a great senpai (senior colleague) to him. To know and understand the proper way, Ngoc-san tackles a role-play.

NHK World TV HD 20:45 - 21:00

With a falling birth rate, school closures are on the rise in Japan and things like desks and chairs have no place to go - Doi Kenji upcycles these discards into stylish and unique interior items.

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

Teaming with experts in seven locations around the world, we conduct an analysis of internal records leaked from a Chinese cybersecurity company and delve into new threats spreading on the internet.

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

World cities seen through taxi windows and conversations with their drivers. This time: Taipei - a city of high-rises and temples, tradition and innovation - as a personal and profound journey begins.

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

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 of an unusual horse race.

NHK World TV HD 23:40 - 23:50

Under the Lid: 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 - 00:40

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: East of Eden - a five-piece all-female heavy metal band fronted by a violinist - and edhiii boi, an up-and-coming rapper with a strong teenage following.

NHK World TV HD 00:40 - 00:50

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.

NHK World TV HD 00:50 - 00:55

Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at the significance of cats in Japan.

NHK World TV HD 00:55 - 01:00

What's it like living with cats in rice-producing Niigata? See kitty beds made of straw from beautiful green rice paddies, and enjoy snacks with another kitty at a sweet shop.

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.