NHK WORLD-JAPAN

From gambling addiction plaguing the Philippines to the struggles of men from rural Chinese farming villages in finding wives, delve deep into social issues and challenges faced by different Asian countries with Asia Insight. Check out our playlist to watch the program.

[The Online Casino Crisis in the Philippines] https://youtu.be/FHry8GOawPk?cid=wohk...
[The Unmarriageable Men: Woes in China's Farming Villages] https://youtu.be/42js6YULg5A?cid=wohk...
[Asia Insight Playlist] www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

17 hours ago | [YT] | 44

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The ultimate showdown of the May GRAND SUMO Tournament is coming up this weekend! See which wrestler is crowned champion on the GRAND SUMO Highlights episode going up on our channel on May 25. In the meanwhile, you can enjoy more GRAND SUMO content on the NHK WORLD-JAPAN website.

[GRAND SUMO Highlights website] www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/sumo/?cid=wohk-yt-26…

1 week ago | [YT] | 1,095

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From a traditional beverage that has invigorated the Japanese for generations to prized beef packed with richness that's now famous around the globe, learn about all the food Japan has to offer on Trails to Oishii Tokyo.

[Wagyu] https://youtu.be/R2hYj0prPaQ?cid=wohk...
[Okra] https://youtu.be/oD0wcwhgt6k?cid=wohk...
[Amazake] https://youtu.be/PHoyEjmnrk4?cid=wohk...

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 513

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's Documentary 360 provides deep insight into our current world.

[Being at War - A Ukrainian Soldier's Record] https://youtu.be/EOMXpRK5uQs?cid=wohk...
[Fact-Checking America Inside PolitiFact] https://youtu.be/DW8JTm2_tBU?cid=wohk...

1 month ago | [YT] | 207

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

See the beautiful spring blossoming across Tohoku through two train programs now available.
[EKIBEN JAPAN] https://youtu.be/Hrk7PLAiEno?cid=wohk...
[Train Cruise] https://youtu.be/KbI1USuCUsI?cid=wohk...

1 month ago | [YT] | 696

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Explore sustainable lifestyles and the philosophy of "mottainai" with Zero Waste Life. An episode shedding light on a craftsman who transforms unsold kimono fabric into elegant footwear is now available.

[Zero Waste Life playlist] www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

2 months ago | [YT] | 265

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

The ultimate showdown of the March GRAND SUMO Tournament is coming up this Sunday! See which wrestler is crowned champion on the GRAND SUMO Highlights episode going up on our channel on March 23. In the meanwhile, you can enjoy more GRAND SUMO content on the NHK WORLD-JAPAN website.

[GRAND SUMO Highlights website] www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/sumo/?cid=wohk-yt-26…

2 months ago | [YT] | 1,169

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

A new episode of Medical Frontiers on Alzheimer's disease is now available. Learn the latest in medical research as well as everyday tips to maintain your health from past episodes of the show via the playlist.
[Medical Frontiers playlist] www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

2 months ago | [YT] | 263

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

On this day, 15 years after the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear power plant accident, Japan pauses for a moment of silence. We reflect on the lasting grief and lessons learned for the future.

[Program Title] 15 Years After 3/11: The Great East Japan Earthquake
[Live Broadcast Date] March 11, 2026 at 14:40-14:54/15:00-15:28
[Watch Here] youtube.com/@NHKWORLDJAPAN

2 months ago | [YT] | 791

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Explore the breathtaking nature, delicious food and heartwarming people of Hokkaido—Japan's northernmost prefecture.

[Journeys in Japan] https://youtu.be/xnXGBKhTLsw?cid=wohk...
[Journeys in Japan] https://youtu.be/o_z4rlbHBqE?cid=wohk...
[Dive in Sapporo] https://youtu.be/ydnFEEQQtro?cid=wohk...

2 months ago | [YT] | 501