NHK World-Japan is a 24 hour English-language channel that provides news, cultural shows, and documentaries about Japan, Asia and the world.

NHK World News 2049

The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years.

Core Kyoto Mini

Buddhist Statues: Figures of Belief and Beauty

Stone Jizo: Neighbourhood Guardians Watch Over Children

The filmmakers shed light on the traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark and the efforts in upholding this craftsmanship.

Hinoki Bark Thatching: The Age-Old Skills for Roofing

The filmmakers shed light on the Maki-e lacquering technique using gold dust sprinkled on a jet-black background, producing a shimmering effect.

Maki-e: A Sumptuous World of Gold And Black

Watch TV Networks, Shows and Movies | DIRECTV

pageProperties

The latest movies and must watch shows!

referenceIdentity

scrollToTop

tvGuideButtonPanel

Max with DIRECTV

The second season of The House of the Dragon premieres 6/16. Watch on the Max app, HBO Channels or On Demand.

Data/messaging rates may apply for app download/usage. Max subscription required.

Welcome to your ultimate entertainment destination. Watch Special Ops: Lioness and more, all in one network.

Watch exclusive original series and the best of Hollywood with iconic and new blockbusters—uncut and commercial-free.

MGM+ is a trademark of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Lion Corp. All copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights are the property of their respective owners.

Watch visionary original series and hit movies like Power Book II: Ghost, John Wick: Chapter 4, and much more.