NHK WORLD-JAPAN’s focus in February is Hokkaido

4 February 2026

Focus on Hokkaido

Trouble in Paradise: Okhotsk Encounters Climate Change

February 28 Sat.
1:10/7:10/13:10/19:10 (UTC)

Disruptions to Shiretoko Peninsula’s ecosystem are altering its balance. Sea ice is diminishing, as are trout and salmon. Ultra-high-resolution video reveals the changes.

The Imperial Palace

February 21 Sat.
1:10/7:10/13:10/19:10 (UTC)

The Imperial Palace of Japan showcases peerless artworks, craftsmanship, and a tradition of thoughtful hospitality. Join us on a journey into a world of supreme aesthetic elegance.

Asia Insight

Fridays
0:30/5:30/10:30/15:30/21:30(UTC)

Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world’s largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.