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

We travel through the mountainous area 100km northwest of Tokyo and cover Tochigi, Gunma and Saitama Prefectures as we focus on timber and meet local residents who appreciate the blessings of nature.

NHK World TV HD 00:55 - 01:00

People in Japan use roughly 150 new cardboard boxes a year. In a 5-minute digest, we examine a broad range of Japan's innovative cardboard products, including waterproof packaging and emergency goods.

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 - 01:40

This programme transcends time to detail extraordinary historical events in Japan and the world - join NHK World-Japan on a journey that reveals the truth behind some of the turning points of history.

NHK World TV HD 01:40 - 01:50

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

NHK World TV HD 01:50 - 02:00

Gojinjo Taiko is a wild and powerful performance by masked drummers - it originated 400 years ago when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army.