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

Honda Tsuneyuki has changed the concept of capsule toys and developed numerous megahits - we go behind the scenes of development and a new challenge to create an unprecedentedly large capsule toy.

NHK World TV HD 00:55 - 01:00

Featured recipe: Cherry Blossom-shaped Crab Rice. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

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

Our focus this time is wasabi. Visit a culturally significant paddy field, try a unique grater that offers stronger pungency, and learn more about the cultivation history of Japan's fiery root.

NHK World TV HD 01:20 - 01:25

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

NHK World TV HD 01:25 - 01:30

Good or Evil Soul: In the Yoshiwara district - Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters - small humanoid creatures scurry about among lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices; what are they up to?

NHK World TV HD 01:30 - 01:57

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 14 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Nagoya.

NHK World TV HD 01:57 - 02:00

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Punch techniques have existed since the dawn of humanity - in this episode, an Okinawan karate master and a Muay Thai champion explore its cutting edge.

NHK World TV HD 02:40 - 02:55

Over 15,000 pets lost their lives in the 2011 quake - discover how smart collars and instant shelter units are changing pet safety during emergencies.

NHK World TV HD 02:55 - 03:00

Design engineer Tagawa Kinya investigates the process of design by looking at the work of Yanagi Sori, who shaped products by making models using different materials.

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

The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Peace Messengers visit the United Nations in Geneva each year - we join them as they call for nuclear abolition and see the complexities of global politics in a new light.

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

We introduce Kazuo Ishiguro's A Pale View of Hills - and other Japanese films screened at the Cannes Film Festival - as well as the classic Sansho the Bailiff by Mizoguchi Kenji.

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 - 05:35

Kir's life reads like a novel: low-ranking male macaque shunned by the ladies and bullied by those around him gets a new chance in a neighbouring troop. Does a reversal of fortune lie on the horizon?

NHK World TV HD 05:35 - 05:40

Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise - catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.

NHK World TV HD 05:40 - 05:50

This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them.

NHK World TV HD 05:50 - 06:00

Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries - watch out for some delightful illustrations too!

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

Honda Tsuneyuki has changed the concept of capsule toys and developed numerous megahits - we go behind the scenes of development and a new challenge to create an unprecedentedly large capsule toy.

NHK World TV HD 06:55 - 07:00

Featured recipe: Cherry Blossom-shaped Crab Rice. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

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

Punch techniques have existed since the dawn of humanity - in this episode, an Okinawan karate master and a Muay Thai champion explore its cutting edge.

NHK World TV HD 07:40 - 07:55

Over 15,000 pets lost their lives in the 2011 quake - discover how smart collars and instant shelter units are changing pet safety during emergencies.

NHK World TV HD 07:55 - 08:00

Design engineer Tagawa Kinya investigates the process of design by looking at the work of Yanagi Sori, who shaped products by making models using different materials.

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 - 08:20

Our focus this time is wasabi. Visit a culturally significant paddy field, try a unique grater that offers stronger pungency, and learn more about the cultivation history of Japan's fiery root.

NHK World TV HD 08:20 - 08:25

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

NHK World TV HD 08:25 - 08:30

Good or Evil Soul: In the Yoshiwara district - Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters - small humanoid creatures scurry about among lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices; what are they up to?

NHK World TV HD 08:30 - 08:57

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 14 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Nagoya.

NHK World TV HD 08:57 - 09:00

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

Japanese people were exposed to nuclear radiation in the bombings at the end of World War II and US nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll, but the facts about another exposure are only now being revealed.

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

Who is the boy who waits stoically to cremate his dead brother in Nagasaki? The search for his identity continues as the iconic image has come to symbolise the fate of 'atomic-bomb orphans'.

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

Six of the most talked-about performances, handpicked for a special showcase, of Japan's music at its best with a powerful blend of diversity and live energy.

NHK World TV HD 11:40 - 11:50

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-17.

NHK World TV HD 11:50 - 11:55

Japan has nine million vacant homes - we investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and see how they're being used creatively to promote population growth and regional revitalisation.

NHK World TV HD 11:55 - 12:00

On this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats!

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

How do classic tales find new life in manga and anime? Join us as we explore SAINT SEIYA, based on Greek mythology, and TOUGEN ANKI, a fresh take on Japan's legend of Momotaro.

NHK World TV HD 12:40 - 12:50

This programme presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature - in both original forms and modern translations - with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the world view of ancient Japan.

NHK World TV HD 12:50 - 13:00

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

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 - 13:25

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

NHK World TV HD 13:25 - 13:30

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Noshima Island.

NHK World TV HD 13:30 - 13:57

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 14 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Nagoya.

NHK World TV HD 13:57 - 14:00

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

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

The crested ibis is once again flourishing on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture, and so is Aida Tadaaki after taking over his family's rice paddies.

NHK World TV HD 14:25 - 14:30

Discover the unique traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

NHK World TV HD 14:30 - 14:45

Today: cheering up a junior employee who is feeling down. Nyamjav Baljinnyam from Mongolia works at a car maintenance company - he takes on a role play challenge to help improve his Japanese skills.

NHK World TV HD 14:45 - 15:00

Fish that overconsume seaweed, often called pests. A strong odour also makes them hard to sell. Kanazawa Ryuji uses these to make a distinctive fish sauce, so that no life from the sea goes to waste.

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

Japanese people were exposed to nuclear radiation in the bombings at the end of World War II and US nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll, but the facts about another exposure are only now being revealed.

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 - 16:25

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

NHK World TV HD 16:25 - 16:30

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Noshima Island.

NHK World TV HD 16:30 - 18:00

NHK World-Japan presents Grand Sumo July Tournament Day 15 action live from Nagoya as top wrestlers have their fifteenth bouts of the 15-day contest.

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

How do classic tales find new life in manga and anime? Join us as we explore SAINT SEIYA, based on Greek mythology, and TOUGEN ANKI, a fresh take on Japan's legend of Momotaro.

NHK World TV HD 18:40 - 18:50

This programme presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature - in both original forms and modern translations - with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the world view of ancient Japan.

NHK World TV HD 18:50 - 19:00

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

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

Six of the most talked-about performances, handpicked for a special showcase, of Japan's music at its best with a powerful blend of diversity and live energy.

NHK World TV HD 19:40 - 19:50

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-17.

NHK World TV HD 19:50 - 19:55

Japan has nine million vacant homes - we investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and see how they're being used creatively to promote population growth and regional revitalisation.

NHK World TV HD 19:55 - 20:00

On this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats!

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

The crested ibis is once again flourishing on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture, and so is Aida Tadaaki after taking over his family's rice paddies.

NHK World TV HD 20:25 - 20:30

Discover the unique traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

NHK World TV HD 20:30 - 20:45

Today: cheering up a junior employee who is feeling down. Nyamjav Baljinnyam from Mongolia works at a car maintenance company - he takes on a role play challenge to help improve his Japanese skills.

NHK World TV HD 20:45 - 21:00

Fish that overconsume seaweed, often called pests. A strong odour also makes them hard to sell. Kanazawa Ryuji uses these to make a distinctive fish sauce, so that no life from the sea goes to waste.

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

Japanese people were exposed to nuclear radiation in the bombings at the end of World War II and US nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll, but the facts about another exposure are only now being revealed.

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

Who is the boy who waits stoically to cremate his dead brother in Nagasaki? The search for his identity continues as the iconic image has come to symbolise the fate of 'atomic-bomb orphans'.

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

How do classic tales find new life in manga and anime? Join us as we explore SAINT SEIYA, based on Greek mythology, and TOUGEN ANKI, a fresh take on Japan's legend of Momotaro.

NHK World TV HD 23:40 - 23:50

This programme presents masterpieces of classical Japanese literature - in both original forms and modern translations - with easy-to-understand imagery that conveys the world view of ancient Japan.

NHK World TV HD 23:50 - 00:00

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

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

Six of the most talked-about performances, handpicked for a special showcase, of Japan's music at its best with a powerful blend of diversity and live energy.

NHK World TV HD 00:40 - 00:50

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-17.

NHK World TV HD 00:50 - 00:55

Japan has nine million vacant homes - we investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and see how they're being used creatively to promote population growth and regional revitalisation.

NHK World TV HD 00:55 - 01:00

On this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats!

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 - 01:25

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

NHK World TV HD 01:25 - 01:30

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Noshima Island.

NHK World TV HD 01:30 - 02:00

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Nagoya.