NHK WORLD-JAPAN programme focus May: The Ultimate Teardown

Expo 2025 Osaka,
Kansai Special

May 23 Sat.  23:30 (UTC)

May 24 Sun. 17:30 (UTC)

With a Guinness World Record as the largest wooden architectural structure, the Grand Ring was built from enough wood for 1,000 houses. We watch as it is carefully taken apart to be reused elsewhere.

A Century on Film:
World War II in 8K
Part 2 Plunder 1941-1942

May 31 Sun.  0:00/18:00 (UTC)

It’s 1942; Germany and Japan continue their rapid military advance. Ukraine and Southeast Asia are stripped of resources, but Stalingrad and Midway soon mark a major turning point.

Seasoning the Seasons

Mondays
2:30/7:30/13:30/19:30 (UTC)

Beautiful Japan. Explore the four seasons across Japan, through its long history, ancient traditions, local festivals, food and daily life.