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

Journey through the snowy landscapes of northern Fukui Prefecture in central Japan on the Echizen Railway - practise zazen meditation at Eiheiji, sip locally brewed sake, and dine on Echizen crab.

NHK World TV HD 00:55 - 01:00

Japanese paper (washi) is attractively textured and extremely durable - in this digest, we explore its role in modern society and examine how it represents Japanese aesthetics.