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 - 00:25

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

NHK World TV HD 00:25 - 00:30

Shirabu Onsen: A 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-metre mountain where it sits - see the spring's guardian at work in gorgeous footage.

NHK World TV HD 00:30 - 01:00

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society.

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

Inami Shishimai is a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture - adults play the role of the shishi while a child is the shishi-tori, whose job is to pacify the shishi with sacred objects.

NHK World TV HD 01:20 - 01:25

Crisp, hot, and delicious Japanese gyoza - how did gyoza come to be so beloved in Japan? Taste the delicious truth for yourself!

NHK World TV HD 01:25 - 01:30

The temple chefs show us how to make su-no-mono with dried daikon radish - just mix rehydrated daikon with red radish and sweet vinegar and this tasty pink-coloured dish is ready to serve.

NHK World TV HD 01:30 - 01:57

Stories about people, stories about life - intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others.

NHK World TV HD 01:57 - 02:00

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

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 - 02:20

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 02:20 - 02:25

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, two naginata (polearms) associated with legendary warriors: Benkei and Tomoe Gozen.

NHK World TV HD 02:25 - 02:30

Kyoto in the autumn: the old capital is even more beautiful when dressed in autumn colours. Witness the contemplative and quiet beauty of Kyoto through time-lapse photography.

NHK World TV HD 02:30 - 02:40

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

NHK World TV HD 02:40 - 02:45

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking.

NHK World TV HD 02:45 - 02:55

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.

NHK World TV HD 02:55 - 03:00

We introduce the contents and activities of NHK World-Japan to make the channel and its programmes known to more people - this is the window of the station to the world!

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 - 03:25

Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

NHK World TV HD 03:25 - 03:28

This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.

NHK World TV HD 03:28 - 03:43

Nakajima Hiromitsu makes supportive devices for world-class para-athletes such as gold medal-winning wheelchair tennis player Kamiji Yui - he talks about helping them perform at their best.

NHK World TV HD 03:43 - 03:55

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK World TV HD 03:55 - 04:00

At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter; this chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.

NHK World TV HD 04:00 - 04:30

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

NHK World TV HD 04:30 - 05:00

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

NHK World TV HD 05:00 - 05:15

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 05:15 - 05:25

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 05:25 - 05:30

Shirabu Onsen: A 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-metre mountain where it sits - see the spring's guardian at work in gorgeous footage.

NHK World TV HD 05:30 - 06:00

A growing body of research shows that continuing to exercise after a cancer diagnosis can improve post-surgical recovery, reduce recurrence rates, and even increase survival rates.

NHK World TV HD 06:00 - 06:15

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 06:15 - 06:25

Inami Shishimai is a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture - adults play the role of the shishi while a child is the shishi-tori, whose job is to pacify the shishi with sacred objects.

NHK World TV HD 06:25 - 06:30

The temple chefs show us how to make su-no-mono with dried daikon radish - just mix rehydrated daikon with red radish and sweet vinegar and this tasty pink-coloured dish is ready to serve.

NHK World TV HD 06:30 - 07:00

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society.

NHK World TV HD 07:00 - 07:15

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 07:15 - 07:25

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 07:25 - 07:30

Kyoto in the autumn: the old capital is even more beautiful when dressed in autumn colours. Witness the contemplative and quiet beauty of Kyoto through time-lapse photography.

NHK World TV HD 07:30 - 07:40

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

NHK World TV HD 07:40 - 07:45

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking.

NHK World TV HD 07:45 - 07:55

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.

NHK World TV HD 07:55 - 08:00

We introduce the contents and activities of NHK World-Japan to make the channel and its programmes known to more people - this is the window of the station to the world!

NHK World TV HD 08:00 - 08:15

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 08:15 - 08:25

A week into the new year, giant torches are lit in a shrine precinct. The shadows they create enable a demon-oni-to go to a river and cleanse people of troubles. This is Oniyo: the night of the oni.

NHK World TV HD 08:25 - 08:30

This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.

NHK World TV HD 08:30 - 08:57

Stories about people, stories about life - intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others.

NHK World TV HD 08:57 - 09:00

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

NHK World TV HD 09:00 - 09:15

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 09:15 - 09:25

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 09:25 - 09:30

Shirabu Onsen: A 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-metre mountain where it sits - see the spring's guardian at work in gorgeous footage.

NHK World TV HD 09:30 - 10:00

Sheila Cliffe follows Japan's Silk Road from Tomioka to the port of Yokohama where she encounters architecture designed for silkworms, modernised reeling machinery, weavers and historians.

NHK World TV HD 10:00 - 10:15

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 10:15 - 10:25

Inami Shishimai is a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture - adults play the role of the shishi while a child is the shishi-tori, whose job is to pacify the shishi with sacred objects.

NHK World TV HD 10:25 - 10:30

The temple chefs show us how to make su-no-mono with dried daikon radish - just mix rehydrated daikon with red radish and sweet vinegar and this tasty pink-coloured dish is ready to serve.

NHK World TV HD 10:30 - 11:00

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!

NHK World TV HD 11:00 - 11:30

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 11:30 - 12:00

A mobile food cart selling a traditional Japanese sweet has been plying the streets of Fukuoka for over 75 years - for three days we talk to customers fond of a snack unchanged over the decades.

NHK World TV HD 12:00 - 12:30

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 12:30 - 13:00

A growing body of research shows that continuing to exercise after a cancer diagnosis can improve post-surgical recovery, reduce recurrence rates, and even increase survival rates.

NHK World TV HD 13:00 - 13:30

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 13:30 - 13:45

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

NHK World TV HD 13:45 - 13:55

This show introduces NHK World's many attractive programmes in fun short videos - the clips will also be introduced on social media to meet the needs of people who are interested in Japan.

NHK World TV HD 13:55 - 14:00

Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes! Featured recipe: Beef-wrapped Onigiri.

NHK World TV HD 14:00 - 14:30

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 14:30 - 15:00

Sheila Cliffe follows Japan's Silk Road from Tomioka to the port of Yokohama where she encounters architecture designed for silkworms, modernised reeling machinery, weavers and historians.

NHK World TV HD 15:00 - 15:30

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

NHK World TV HD 15:30 - 16:00

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!

NHK World TV HD 16:00 - 16:30

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

NHK World TV HD 16:30 - 17:00

A mobile food cart selling a traditional Japanese sweet has been plying the streets of Fukuoka for over 75 years - for three days we talk to customers fond of a snack unchanged over the decades.

NHK World TV HD 17:00 - 17:30

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 17:30 - 17:45

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.

NHK World TV HD 17:45 - 18:00

Disaster Response Robots: If disaster strikes, it can be hard to find people if fire, volcanic eruption, or nuclear accidents prevent smooth recovery - that's where disaster response robots can help.

NHK World TV HD 18:00 - 18:30

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 18:30 - 19:00

A growing body of research shows that continuing to exercise after a cancer diagnosis can improve post-surgical recovery, reduce recurrence rates, and even increase survival rates.

NHK World TV HD 19:00 - 19:30

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

NHK World TV HD 19:30 - 20:00

Sheila Cliffe follows Japan's Silk Road from Tomioka to the port of Yokohama where she encounters architecture designed for silkworms, modernised reeling machinery, weavers and historians.

NHK World TV HD 20:00 - 20:28

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 20:28 - 20:43

Afuso Michie is a Japanese-Brazilian woman who runs a centre in Kanagawa Prefecture that offers Japanese language classes and other services which help foreign residents find their footing.

NHK World TV HD 20:43 - 20:55

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK World TV HD 20:55 - 21:00

With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh - discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

NHK World TV HD 21:00 - 21:30

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 21:30 - 22:00

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!

NHK World TV HD 22:00 - 22:30

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 22:30 - 23:00

A mobile food cart selling a traditional Japanese sweet has been plying the streets of Fukuoka for over 75 years - for three days we talk to customers fond of a snack unchanged over the decades.

NHK World TV HD 23:00 - 23:30

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 23:30 - 00:00

Science for our future - we look at the cutting-edge research, innovations and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

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

Sheila Cliffe follows Japan's Silk Road from Tomioka to the port of Yokohama where she encounters architecture designed for silkworms, modernised reeling machinery, weavers and historians.