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 - 01:00

Sado Island: Much of Japan's famous gold was mined on Sado and gave rise to cultural traditions like the islanders' love of Noh theatre, and its natural wonders include the once-extinct crested ibis.

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

The kimono is admired worldwide yet remains a mystery to many - we unravel truths about the traditional garment and its styles.

NHK World TV HD 01:40 - 01:55

Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site, is home to a series of mountains over 1,500 metres high - a Canadian encounters huge wild bears that eat berries in preparation for winter.

NHK World TV HD 01:55 - 02:00

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