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NHK World TV Schedule

A complete schedule of absolutely everything airing on NHK World over the next two weeks. Click a program to see all upcoming airings and streaming options.

Thursday, November 20

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2025

AI Robot Revolution: Impact on Caregiving

The filmmakers look at how AI robots could help in other parts of life outside of nursing care.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Breaking the Bonsai Mold

Kimura Masahiko, a bonsai artist, shares how he creates his works by breaking the mold.

Passing the Torch of Peace

Series • 2025

A Mother's Back

A Hiroshima teen and an atomic bomb survivor try to depict what one mother endured after the blast.

One in Every Japanese

Series • 2025

1/156: Transgenders

Transgender people discuss work, marriage and leisure in a society still lacking in understanding.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2020

The Building Blocks of Edo

The filmmakers shed light on Hokusai's artwork portraying workers at a sawmill.

Hometown Stories New

Series • 2024

Navigating a World with Words

An improper diagnosis leads Shibasaki Akane to spend nearly half her life in a world without words.

Satoyama Kitchen Fall New

Series •

Talented chef Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto demonstrate how to prepare traditional dishes.

Japanology Plus

Series • 2025

Japanophiles: Astrid Klein & Mark Dytham

Peter Barakan meets Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham, who work together as architects in Tokyo.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2024

Branching Out with the Shin-Yokohama Line

Miki Clark and Takagi Ryo discuss the extensive rail network of the Shin-Yokohama Line.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Core Kyoto

Series • 2024

Essayist Omura Shige: The Life and Compassion of a Quintessential Kyotoite

The filmmakers take a look at the legacy of Omura Shige, a Japanese essayist.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2025

AI Robot Revolution: Impact on Caregiving

The filmmakers look at how AI robots could help in other parts of life outside of nursing care.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.

Sumopedia

Sports • 2022

Sumo Training School

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 Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Asia Insight New

Series • 2025

A Widening Gender Divide: South Korea

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Today’s Close-Up New

Series • 2025

Inside the 'Black Box' Hospital: Hidden Crisis in Japan's Psychiatric Care

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Trailblazers New

Series • 2022

Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro expresses the concept of Satoyama wisdom through delectable dishes.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2024

Branching Out with the Shin-Yokohama Line

Miki Clark and Takagi Ryo discuss the extensive rail network of the Shin-Yokohama Line.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.

Sumopedia

Sports • 2022

Sumo Training School

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.

Friday, November 21

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Asia Insight

Series • 2025

A Widening Gender Divide: South Korea

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2025

Inside the 'Black Box' Hospital: Hidden Crisis in Japan's Psychiatric Care

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

Trailblazers

Series • 2022

Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro expresses the concept of Satoyama wisdom through delectable dishes.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.

Sumopedia

Sports • 2022

Sumo Training School

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 Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2024

Branching Out with the Shin-Yokohama Line

Miki Clark and Takagi Ryo discuss the extensive rail network of the Shin-Yokohama Line.

NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

NHK's core news program wraps up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.

Asia Insight

Series • 2025

A Widening Gender Divide: South Korea

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Japanese Ballet's Global Challenge

Yoshida Miyako explains the challenges Japanese ballet faces on the international stage.

IMPACTS:Climates Change the World New

Series • 2025

The Increasing Threat from the Super Typhoon

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming.

Chatroom Japan New

Series • 2023

Empowering Kids Through Song

Paola Bellucci talks about making a music video for kids about sexual abuse.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2025

Inside the 'Black Box' Hospital: Hidden Crisis in Japan's Psychiatric Care

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Trailblazers

Series • 2022

Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro expresses the concept of Satoyama wisdom through delectable dishes.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Design X Stories New

Series • 2025

Compact

The host explores the beauty and potential in Japan's wide variety of compact designs.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Asia Insight

Series • 2025

A Widening Gender Divide: South Korea

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.

Sumopedia New

Sports • 2019

Henka (Dodging)

The filmmakers take a look at the Henka technique, which is commonly used by smaller sumo wrestlers.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2025

Inside the 'Black Box' Hospital: Hidden Crisis in Japan's Psychiatric Care

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Japanese Ballet's Global Challenge

Yoshida Miyako explains the challenges Japanese ballet faces on the international stage.

IMPACTS:Climates Change the World

Series • 2025

The Increasing Threat from the Super Typhoon

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life New

Series • 2020

A Community Comes Together

The filmmakers shed light on how childbirth was a community affair in the Edo period.

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2025

Technology to Tackle Pressure Injuries

Advanced bedding and other technologies used in treating pressure injuries.

Trailblazers

Series • 2022

Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro expresses the concept of Satoyama wisdom through delectable dishes.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Design X Stories

Series • 2025

Compact

The host explores the beauty and potential in Japan's wide variety of compact designs.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Asia Insight

Series • 2025

A Widening Gender Divide: South Korea

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2025

Inside the 'Black Box' Hospital: Hidden Crisis in Japan's Psychiatric Care

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2023

Empowering Kids Through Song

Paola Bellucci talks about making a music video for kids about sexual abuse.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2025

Motorized Conveyor Rollers

The host discovers the stories behind motorized conveyor rollers.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Henka (Dodging)

The filmmakers take a look at the Henka technique, which is commonly used by smaller sumo wrestlers.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The World Is Filled with Words New

Series • 2025

A Deaf Photographer's Journey

Saito Harumichi, a deaf photographer, explores the nature of language and communication.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The 90th Anniversary of Japan’s National Parks: Toward a Nature-Positive Future New

Special • 2024

Ko Shibasaki visits national parks across Japan to explore key spots for natural restoration.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

CYCLE AROUND TAIWAN New

Series • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Design X Stories

Series • 2025

Compact

The host explores the beauty and potential in Japan's wide variety of compact designs.

Let’s Enjoy Math with Barky the Dog New

Series • 2024

Can You Count Them? Numbers Larger than 10

Numbler comes and distracts a boy trying to count his cows. Barky groups the cows into units of ten.

Take Tech New

Series • 2023

Amplify the Signal

The host introduces the mechanisms of microphones, speakers and amplifiers.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Magical Japanese New

Series • 2024

Salt

The host explores the influence of history and culture on the Japanese language.

The Seasons of Yamato New

Series • 2024

LightSnow (Shousetsu) Whispers of water/ The 24 Solar Terms

The filmmaker presents poetic videos in collaboration with Mine Kawakami, a renowned pianist.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life New

Series • 2020

A Community Comes Together

The filmmakers shed light on how childbirth was a community affair in the Edo period.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Henka (Dodging)

The filmmakers take a look at the Henka technique, which is commonly used by smaller sumo wrestlers.

Saturday, November 22

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Saving the Grain New

Series • 2025

Japanese Rice in a World of Extreme Weather

Japanese farmers must adapt to the extreme weather that has wrought havoc on rice paddies.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life New

Series • 2025

Large-Scale Logistics Facilities

The hosts explore technologies that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Design Museum Japan New

Series • 2024

Propellers: Unwavering Rationality

Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker, which holds a 30% global market share.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The World Is Filled with Words

Series • 2025

A Deaf Photographer's Journey

Saito Harumichi, a deaf photographer, explores the nature of language and communication.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The 90th Anniversary of Japan’s National Parks: Toward a Nature-Positive Future

Special • 2024

Ko Shibasaki visits national parks across Japan to explore key spots for natural restoration.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Grand Sumo Live New

Sports • 1953

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Design X Stories

Series • 2025

Compact

The host explores the beauty and potential in Japan's wide variety of compact designs.

Let’s Enjoy Math with Barky the Dog

Series • 2024

Can You Count Them? Numbers Larger than 10

Numbler comes and distracts a boy trying to count his cows. Barky groups the cows into units of ten.

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Amplify the Signal

The host introduces the mechanisms of microphones, speakers and amplifiers.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

CYCLE AROUND TAIWAN

Series • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Saving the Grain

Series • 2025

Japanese Rice in a World of Extreme Weather

Japanese farmers must adapt to the extreme weather that has wrought havoc on rice paddies.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2025

Large-Scale Logistics Facilities

The hosts explore technologies that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

Propellers: Unwavering Rationality

Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker, which holds a 30% global market share.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The World Is Filled with Words

Series • 2025

A Deaf Photographer's Journey

Saito Harumichi, a deaf photographer, explores the nature of language and communication.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The 90th Anniversary of Japan’s National Parks: Toward a Nature-Positive Future

Special • 2024

Ko Shibasaki visits national parks across Japan to explore key spots for natural restoration.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Darwin’s Amazing Animals New

Series • 2025

Precious Neighbors -- Japanese Pond Turtle, Japan

Experts shed light on the near-threatened Japanese pond turtles.

Time-Lapse Journey New

Series • 2022

Amakusa

The filmmakers portray the beauty of famous locations across Japan through time-lapse photography.

Let’s Enjoy Math with Barky the Dog

Series • 2024

Can You Count Them? Numbers Larger than 10

Numbler comes and distracts a boy trying to count his cows. Barky groups the cows into units of ten.

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Amplify the Signal

The host introduces the mechanisms of microphones, speakers and amplifiers.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

CYCLE AROUND TAIWAN

Series • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Magical Japanese

Series • 2024

Salt

The host explores the influence of history and culture on the Japanese language.

The Seasons of Yamato

Series • 2024

LightSnow (Shousetsu) Whispers of water/ The 24 Solar Terms

The filmmaker presents poetic videos in collaboration with Mine Kawakami, a renowned pianist.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2020

A Community Comes Together

The filmmakers shed light on how childbirth was a community affair in the Edo period.

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.

Sumopedia New

Sports • 2022

Higi(Self-inflicted loss)

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 Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Saving the Grain

Series • 2025

Japanese Rice in a World of Extreme Weather

Japanese farmers must adapt to the extreme weather that has wrought havoc on rice paddies.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2025

Large-Scale Logistics Facilities

The hosts explore technologies that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

Propellers: Unwavering Rationality

Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker, which holds a 30% global market share.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The World Is Filled with Words

Series • 2025

A Deaf Photographer's Journey

Saito Harumichi, a deaf photographer, explores the nature of language and communication.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The 90th Anniversary of Japan’s National Parks: Toward a Nature-Positive Future

Special • 2024

Ko Shibasaki visits national parks across Japan to explore key spots for natural restoration.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Darwin’s Amazing Animals

Series • 2025

Precious Neighbors -- Japanese Pond Turtle, Japan

Experts shed light on the near-threatened Japanese pond turtles.

Time-Lapse Journey

Series • 2022

Amakusa

The filmmakers portray the beauty of famous locations across Japan through time-lapse photography.

Let’s Enjoy Math with Barky the Dog

Series • 2024

Can You Count Them? Numbers Larger than 10

Numbler comes and distracts a boy trying to count his cows. Barky groups the cows into units of ten.

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Amplify the Signal

The host introduces the mechanisms of microphones, speakers and amplifiers.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

CYCLE AROUND TAIWAN

Series • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Saving the Grain

Series • 2025

Japanese Rice in a World of Extreme Weather

Japanese farmers must adapt to the extreme weather that has wrought havoc on rice paddies.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2025

Large-Scale Logistics Facilities

The hosts explore technologies that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

Propellers: Unwavering Rationality

Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker, which holds a 30% global market share.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Magical Japanese

Series • 2024

Salt

The host explores the influence of history and culture on the Japanese language.

The Seasons of Yamato

Series • 2024

LightSnow (Shousetsu) Whispers of water/ The 24 Solar Terms

The filmmaker presents poetic videos in collaboration with Mine Kawakami, a renowned pianist.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2020

A Community Comes Together

The filmmakers shed light on how childbirth was a community affair in the Edo period.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.

Sumopedia

Sports • 2022

Higi(Self-inflicted loss)

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 Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NEO-JAPONISM New

Series • 2025

DESIGN: The Magic of Craftsmanship

Experts explore Japanese design, examining the craftsmanship.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Another Story New

Series • 2025

Mt.Fuji's Long Climb to World Heritage

Climbers clean Mount Fuji to honor the hard-fought journey to its World Heritage status.

Ramen Japan New

Series • 2024

Kamaishi, Iwate

The filmmakers spotlight the ramen of Kamaishi and the story of a people who overcame disaster.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

J-MELO New

Series • 2025

cocolashika and Utagokoro Rie

Cocolashika and Utagokoro Rie perform and talk about various topics.

Little Charo New

Series • 2010

Season 2 • Episode 11

A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.

Japanology Plus Mini New

Series • 2024

Sweet Potatoes

Experts reveal the versatility of sweet potatoes, from delicious desserts to power generation.

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan New

Series • 2025

Aizu: Love Your Neighbor

The crew meets local cats living their best lives in Aizu with their families.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Anime Manga Explosion New

Series • 2025

THE ANIME STUDIO: bones

Animator Nakamura Yutaka discusses the making of "My Hero Academia" and "Gachiakuta."

The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends New

Series • 2023

Is It Fair? Is It Unfair?

Rockie and her friends compete to see who can pick the most berries from a tree.

U & I New

Series • 2023

Can I Get Along?

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The World Heritage Sites in Japan New

Series • 2023

A Spirit of Harmony: Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area

Explores the history of Horyu-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site, in the Nara region.

Time-Lapse Japan New

Series • 2022

OKINAWA: US Influences

The filmmaker sheds light on US influences in Okinawa Prefecture through time-lapse footage.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.

Sumopedia

Sports • 2022

Higi(Self-inflicted loss)

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.

Sunday, November 23

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

On the Wings New

Series • 2025

Osaka to Haneda Airport

Core Kyoto Mini New

Series • 2021

An Artistic Lineage: Nurturing A Painting Tradition

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

Easy Japanese for Work New

Series • 2021

Determining What Is Worrying A Client

Zero Waste Life New

Series • 2023

Furniture in Blue

Tanaka Ryosuke and Miyachi Yo build furniture pieces from offcut lumber and dye them indigo.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NEO-JAPONISM

Series • 2025

DESIGN: The Magic of Craftsmanship

Experts explore Japanese design, examining the craftsmanship.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Series • 2023

A Spirit of Harmony: Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area

Explores the history of Horyu-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site, in the Nara region.

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

OKINAWA: US Influences

The filmmaker sheds light on US influences in Okinawa Prefecture through time-lapse footage.

Grand Sumo Live New

Sports • 1953

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Anime Manga Explosion

Series • 2025

THE ANIME STUDIO: bones

Animator Nakamura Yutaka discusses the making of "My Hero Academia" and "Gachiakuta."

The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

Series • 2023

Is It Fair? Is It Unfair?

Rockie and her friends compete to see who can pick the most berries from a tree.

U & I

Series • 2023

Can I Get Along?

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

J-MELO

Series • 2025

cocolashika and Utagokoro Rie

Cocolashika and Utagokoro Rie perform and talk about various topics.

Little Charo

Series • 2010

Season 2 • Episode 11

A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2024

Sweet Potatoes

Experts reveal the versatility of sweet potatoes, from delicious desserts to power generation.

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2025

Aizu: Love Your Neighbor

The crew meets local cats living their best lives in Aizu with their families.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

On the Wings

Series • 2025

Osaka to Haneda Airport

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

An Artistic Lineage: Nurturing A Painting Tradition

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

Easy Japanese for Work

Series • 2021

Determining What Is Worrying A Client

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2023

Furniture in Blue

Tanaka Ryosuke and Miyachi Yo build furniture pieces from offcut lumber and dye them indigo.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NEO-JAPONISM

Series • 2025

DESIGN: The Magic of Craftsmanship

Experts explore Japanese design, examining the craftsmanship.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Another Story

Series • 2025

Mt.Fuji's Long Climb to World Heritage

Climbers clean Mount Fuji to honor the hard-fought journey to its World Heritage status.

Ramen Japan

Series • 2024

Kamaishi, Iwate

The filmmakers spotlight the ramen of Kamaishi and the story of a people who overcame disaster.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Anime Manga Explosion

Series • 2025

THE ANIME STUDIO: bones

Animator Nakamura Yutaka discusses the making of "My Hero Academia" and "Gachiakuta."

The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

Series • 2023

Is It Fair? Is It Unfair?

Rockie and her friends compete to see who can pick the most berries from a tree.

U & I

Series • 2023

Can I Get Along?

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

J-MELO

Series • 2025

cocolashika and Utagokoro Rie

Cocolashika and Utagokoro Rie perform and talk about various topics.

Little Charo

Series • 2010

Season 2 • Episode 11

A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2024

Sweet Potatoes

Experts reveal the versatility of sweet potatoes, from delicious desserts to power generation.

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2025

Aizu: Love Your Neighbor

The crew meets local cats living their best lives in Aizu with their families.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Series • 2023

A Spirit of Harmony: Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area

Explores the history of Horyu-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site, in the Nara region.

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

OKINAWA: US Influences

The filmmaker sheds light on US influences in Okinawa Prefecture through time-lapse footage.

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

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Series • 2025

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

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NEO-JAPONISM

Series • 2025

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

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Another Story

Series • 2025

Mt.Fuji's Long Climb to World Heritage

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Ramen Japan

Series • 2024

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

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Anime Manga Explosion

Series • 2025

THE ANIME STUDIO: bones

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The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

Series • 2023

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U & I

Series • 2023

Can I Get Along?

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Series • 2002

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J-MELO

Series • 2025

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Little Charo

Series • 2010

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Series • 2024

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Series • 2025

Aizu: Love Your Neighbor

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Series • 2002

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On the Wings

Series • 2025

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Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

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Series • 2021

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Series • 2002

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The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Series • 2023

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Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

OKINAWA: US Influences

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Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

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Chatroom Japan

Series • 2023

Empowering Kids Through Song

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IMPACTS:Climates Change the World

Series • 2025

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Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

Propellers: Unwavering Rationality

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Where We Call Home New

Series • 2025

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

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Time-Lapse Japan New

Series • 2022

OKINAWA: Shuri Castle

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BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2025

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Series • 2025

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Series • 2002

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Series • 2025

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Series • 2024

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Special • 2015

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Series • 2002

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The World Heritage Sites in Japan New

Series • 2023

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Time-Lapse Japan New

Series • 2025

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Series • 2025

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Time-Lapse Journey

Series • 2022

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Series • 2002

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MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan New

Series • 2023

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Series • 2025

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Series • 2023

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Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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Monday, November 24

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Series • 2002

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Series • 2023

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The Beauty of Japanese Swords: Famous Masterpieces New

Series • 2024

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Series • 2022

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Series • 2025

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Series • 2002

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Cinematic Journey

Series • 2025

MICHINOKU COASTAL TRAIL / SOUTHERN SECTION

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Series • 2024

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Series • 2022

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Series • 2025

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Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

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Series • 2002

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The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Series • 2023

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Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2025

YONEZAWA: A Gift from Melted Snow

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Special • 2015

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Series • 2002

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MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

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Series • 2025

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Series • 2023

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Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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Series • 2002

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Nun’s Seasonal Calendar

Series • 2023

November

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The Beauty of Japanese Swords: Famous Masterpieces

Series • 2024

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Series • 2022

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Series • 2025

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Time-Lapse Journey

Series • 2022

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Series • 2002

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Cinematic Journey

Series • 2025

MICHINOKU COASTAL TRAIL / SOUTHERN SECTION

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Series • 2025

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Series • 2002

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Herbal Symphony New

Series • 2025

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Series • 2025

YONEZAWA: A Gift from Melted Snow

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Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

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Hit the Road 5minutes New

Series • 2025

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Series • 2019

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Series • 2020

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

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MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Namahage: Oga

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Nun’s Cookbook

Series • 2023

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Activate Your Japanese

Series • 2022

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Culture Crossroads

Series • 2025

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Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

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Series • 2002

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Nun’s Seasonal Calendar

Series • 2023

November

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The Beauty of Japanese Swords: Famous Masterpieces

Series • 2024

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Time-Lapse Journey

Series • 2022

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Special • 2015

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2025

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The Masterpieces of Ukiyo-E Producer Tsutaju

Series • 2024

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Medical Frontiers New

Series • 2014

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Series • 2002

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The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Series • 2023

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Explores the history of Horyu-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site, in the Nara region.

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2025

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Where We Call Home

Series • 2025

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Series • 2002

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MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Namahage: Oga

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Series • 2025

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Series • 2023

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Series • 2025

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Series • 2023

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Series • 2002

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Series • 2023

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The Beauty of Japanese Swords: Famous Masterpieces

Series • 2024

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Series • 2022

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Series • 2022

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Culture Crossroads

Series • 2025

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Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

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Cinematic Journey

Series • 2025

MICHINOKU COASTAL TRAIL / SOUTHERN SECTION

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Series • 2024

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Direct Talk

Series • 2025

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Series • 2025

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Series • 2019

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Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2020

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Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2025

AI Robot Revolution: Impact on Caregiving

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Special • 2015

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Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Herbal Symphony New

Series • 2025

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Explores Nara's herb scene in autumn by visiting Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden.

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2025

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Medical Frontiers

Series • 2014

Japan's expanding frontier of medical technology and care.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

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Performers dress as monsters called namahage on New Year's Eve as part of a good-natured tradition.

Nun’s Cookbook

Series • 2023

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Where We Call Home

Series • 2025

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

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Series • 2023

November

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Time-Lapse Journey

Series • 2022

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Activate Your Japanese

Series • 2022

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Language students learn to make the most of their Japanese skills by watching useful TV programs.

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2025

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People from all over the world try out bilingual jokes in a stand-up comedy club in Tokyo.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

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The host sheds light on the London screening of "Grand Sumo Legends," a documentary.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan New

Series • 2023

Oniyo: Kurume

The filmmakers showcase the traditional Japanese night of the oni, Oniyo.

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Series • 2024

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Hometown Stories

Series • 2025

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Photographer Tsuchida Hiromi documents the lives of Hiroshima survivors.

Satoyama Kitchen Diary

Series • 2023

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Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Herbal Symphony

Series • 2025

Autumn: Preserving the Seeds

Explores Nara's herb scene in autumn by visiting Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden.

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2025

YONEZAWA: A Gift from Melted Snow

The filmmakers show how a brewery turns rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines.

Journeys in Japan New

Series • 2025

Hiking the San'in Coast: Tottori

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan and offer travel hints.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Namahage: Oga

Performers dress as monsters called namahage on New Year's Eve as part of a good-natured tradition.

Nun’s Cookbook

Series • 2023

Butterbur Miso

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Dining with the Chef New

Series • 2023

Authentic Japanese Cooking/Udon in Egg-drop Soup

Master chef Saito shows how to make udon in egg-drop soup and salmon with tofu wasabi dressing.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Document 72 Hours New

Series • 2025

Praying for Blue Skies at Tokyo's Weather Shrine

The host explores a shrine in Tokyo, where visitors seek divine intervention for clear skies.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2014

Japan's expanding frontier of medical technology and care.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Deeper Look New

Series • 2022

Former U.S. National Security Council member and leading expert Sue Mi Terry offers her insights.

Dig More Japan! New

Series • 2025

Youthful Enthusiasm

The filmmakers spotlight various aspects of Japan through its landscapes, culture and lifestyle.

Dining with the Chef Mini New

Series • 2025

Rika's Chakin Sushi

Chef Rika cooks alongside two famous chefs to show viewers how to prepare Japanese dishes.

Tuesday, November 25

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2025

Hiking the San'in Coast: Tottori

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan and offer travel hints.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2023

Authentic Japanese Cooking/Udon in Egg-drop Soup

Master chef Saito shows how to make udon in egg-drop soup and salmon with tofu wasabi dressing.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

Document 72 Hours

Series • 2025

Praying for Blue Skies at Tokyo's Weather Shrine

The host explores a shrine in Tokyo, where visitors seek divine intervention for clear skies.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Deeper Look

Series • 2022

Former U.S. National Security Council member and leading expert Sue Mi Terry offers her insights.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2025

Large-Scale Logistics Facilities

The hosts explore technologies that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2014

Japan's expanding frontier of medical technology and care.

NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

NHK's core news program wraps up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2025

Hiking the San'in Coast: Tottori

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan and offer travel hints.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Wastewater Research for Public Health

Kitajima Masaaki explains how the spread of COVID-19 could be tracked by monitoring wastewater.

Herbal Symphony New

Series • 2025

Autumn: Preserving the Seeds

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Ukiyoe Edo-Life New

Series • 2020

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The filmmakers explore the history of Japanese fashion and fireworks during the Edo period.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2023

Authentic Japanese Cooking/Udon in Egg-drop Soup

Master chef Saito shows how to make udon in egg-drop soup and salmon with tofu wasabi dressing.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Document 72 Hours

Series • 2025

Praying for Blue Skies at Tokyo's Weather Shrine

The host explores a shrine in Tokyo, where visitors seek divine intervention for clear skies.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Science View New

Series • 2025

A Quantum Search for Optimal Solutions

Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2025

Hiking the San'in Coast: Tottori

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan and offer travel hints.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Deeper Look

Series • 2022

Former U.S. National Security Council member and leading expert Sue Mi Terry offers her insights.

Dig More Japan!

Series • 2025

Youthful Enthusiasm

The filmmakers spotlight various aspects of Japan through its landscapes, culture and lifestyle.

Dining with the Chef Mini

Series • 2025

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Chef Rika cooks alongside two famous chefs to show viewers how to prepare Japanese dishes.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2023

Authentic Japanese Cooking/Udon in Egg-drop Soup

Master chef Saito shows how to make udon in egg-drop soup and salmon with tofu wasabi dressing.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Wastewater Research for Public Health

Kitajima Masaaki explains how the spread of COVID-19 could be tracked by monitoring wastewater.

Herbal Symphony

Series • 2025

Autumn: Preserving the Seeds

Explores Nara's herb scene in autumn by visiting Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2020

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The filmmakers explore the history of Japanese fashion and fireworks during the Edo period.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2025

Inside the 'Black Box' Hospital: Hidden Crisis in Japan's Psychiatric Care

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Document 72 Hours

Series • 2025

Praying for Blue Skies at Tokyo's Weather Shrine

The host explores a shrine in Tokyo, where visitors seek divine intervention for clear skies.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Science View

Series • 2025

A Quantum Search for Optimal Solutions

Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2025

Hiking the San'in Coast: Tottori

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan and offer travel hints.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2023

Authentic Japanese Cooking/Udon in Egg-drop Soup

Master chef Saito shows how to make udon in egg-drop soup and salmon with tofu wasabi dressing.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Deeper Look

Series • 2022

Former U.S. National Security Council member and leading expert Sue Mi Terry offers her insights.

Dig More Japan!

Series • 2025

Youthful Enthusiasm

The filmmakers spotlight various aspects of Japan through its landscapes, culture and lifestyle.

Dining with the Chef Mini

Series • 2025

Rika's Chakin Sushi

Chef Rika cooks alongside two famous chefs to show viewers how to prepare Japanese dishes.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Dive in Tokyo New

Series • 2025

Shibuya - The Labyrinth Nestled Within a Valley

The hosts explore Tokyo to learn how tradition and latest trends coexist.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

A Device That Improves Children's Vision

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Japan’s Top Inventions New

Series • 2025

Laser Flaw Inspection Systems

The filmmakers uncover the origin story of laser flaw inspection systems in Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Frontrunners New

Series • 2023

The filmmaker explores the work and motivations of top-level professionals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Science View

Series • 2025

A Quantum Search for Optimal Solutions

Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Kabuki Kool New

Series • 2015

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

Wednesday, November 26

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2025

Shibuya - The Labyrinth Nestled Within a Valley

The hosts explore Tokyo to learn how tradition and latest trends coexist.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

A Device That Improves Children's Vision

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2025

Laser Flaw Inspection Systems

The filmmakers uncover the origin story of laser flaw inspection systems in Japan.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

Frontrunners

Series • 2023

The filmmaker explores the work and motivations of top-level professionals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Kabuki Kool

Series • 2015

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Science View

Series • 2025

A Quantum Search for Optimal Solutions

Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

NHK's core news program wraps up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2025

Shibuya - The Labyrinth Nestled Within a Valley

The hosts explore Tokyo to learn how tradition and latest trends coexist.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Halting Desertification with Waste

Oyama Shuichi introduces his method of increasing vegetation using household waste.

Herbal Symphony New

Series • 2025

Winter Jewels at Our Feet

A group of people from Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda look for kudzu in the mountains.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life New

Series • 2020

Rush Hour in Old Tokyo

The host examines "Yoroi Ferry at Koami-cho," a woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

A Device That Improves Children's Vision

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2025

Laser Flaw Inspection Systems

The filmmakers uncover the origin story of laser flaw inspection systems in Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Frontrunners

Series • 2023

The filmmaker explores the work and motivations of top-level professionals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo New

Series • 2024

Kue

Kyle Card goes fishing for kue with the locals and visits restaurants to try the delicacies.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2025

Shibuya - The Labyrinth Nestled Within a Valley

The hosts explore Tokyo to learn how tradition and latest trends coexist.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Kabuki Kool

Series • 2015

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

A Device That Improves Children's Vision

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2025

Laser Flaw Inspection Systems

The filmmakers uncover the origin story of laser flaw inspection systems in Japan.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Halting Desertification with Waste

Oyama Shuichi introduces his method of increasing vegetation using household waste.

Herbal Symphony

Series • 2025

Winter Jewels at Our Feet

A group of people from Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda look for kudzu in the mountains.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2020

Rush Hour in Old Tokyo

The host examines "Yoroi Ferry at Koami-cho," a woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige.

Science View

Series • 2025

A Quantum Search for Optimal Solutions

Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

Frontrunners

Series • 2023

The filmmaker explores the work and motivations of top-level professionals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2024

Kue

Kyle Card goes fishing for kue with the locals and visits restaurants to try the delicacies.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2025

Shibuya - The Labyrinth Nestled Within a Valley

The hosts explore Tokyo to learn how tradition and latest trends coexist.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

A Device That Improves Children's Vision

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2025

Laser Flaw Inspection Systems

The filmmakers uncover the origin story of laser flaw inspection systems in Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Kabuki Kool

Series • 2015

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Core Kyoto New

Series • 2025

Repair & Restoration: A Respect for Objects and Memories

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Ethical Every Day New

Series • 2024

Sustainable Circular Fashion

How can we reduce our burden on the global environment? We'll share some simple, practical ideas.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japanology Plus New

Series • 2023

Izumo: Home of the Gods

Peter Barakan visits Izumo Taisha and explores a land with deep connections to the distant past.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2024

Kue

Kyle Card goes fishing for kue with the locals and visits restaurants to try the delicacies.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Outside In Lost in Academia New

Series • 2025

In Deep with Characters

International scholars examine various cultural aspects of Japan in bold, original ways.

Thursday, November 27

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Core Kyoto

Series • 2025

Repair & Restoration: A Respect for Objects and Memories

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

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

Ethical Every Day

Series • 2024

Sustainable Circular Fashion

How can we reduce our burden on the global environment? We'll share some simple, practical ideas.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

Japanology Plus

Series • 2023

Izumo: Home of the Gods

Peter Barakan visits Izumo Taisha and explores a land with deep connections to the distant past.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Outside In Lost in Academia

Series • 2025

In Deep with Characters

International scholars examine various cultural aspects of Japan in bold, original ways.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2024

Kue

Kyle Card goes fishing for kue with the locals and visits restaurants to try the delicacies.

NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

NHK's core news program wraps up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.

Core Kyoto

Series • 2025

Repair & Restoration: A Respect for Objects and Memories

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

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Love, Anger, and Okinawa

Ishikawa Mao discusses her work documenting the lives of people in Okinawa.

Herbal Symphony New

Series • 2025

Seeding the Future

Knowledge of herbs is shared with younger generations at Japan's oldest private herb garden.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life New

Series • 2021

Garden of the Shika-Chaya

The host examines "The Garden of the Shika Chaya," a woodblock print by artist Utagawa Toyokuni.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Ethical Every Day

Series • 2024

Sustainable Circular Fashion

How can we reduce our burden on the global environment? We'll share some simple, practical ideas.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japanology Plus

Series • 2023

Izumo: Home of the Gods

Peter Barakan visits Izumo Taisha and explores a land with deep connections to the distant past.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan Railway Journal New

Series • 2015

The recovery of nearly 4,070 km of destroyed railway network.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Core Kyoto

Series • 2025

Repair & Restoration: A Respect for Objects and Memories

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Outside In Lost in Academia

Series • 2025

In Deep with Characters

International scholars examine various cultural aspects of Japan in bold, original ways.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Ethical Every Day

Series • 2024

Sustainable Circular Fashion

How can we reduce our burden on the global environment? We'll share some simple, practical ideas.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Love, Anger, and Okinawa

Ishikawa Mao discusses her work documenting the lives of people in Okinawa.

Herbal Symphony

Series • 2025

Seeding the Future

Knowledge of herbs is shared with younger generations at Japan's oldest private herb garden.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Garden of the Shika-Chaya

The host examines "The Garden of the Shika Chaya," a woodblock print by artist Utagawa Toyokuni.

Hometown Stories

Series • 2025

Survivors: Capturing Life After the Atomic Bomb

Photographer Tsuchida Hiromi documents the lives of Hiroshima survivors.

Satoyama Kitchen Diary

Series • 2023

Chestnuts Bring Sweet Happiness

Japanology Plus

Series • 2023

Izumo: Home of the Gods

Peter Barakan visits Izumo Taisha and explores a land with deep connections to the distant past.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2015

The recovery of nearly 4,070 km of destroyed railway network.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Core Kyoto

Series • 2025

Repair & Restoration: A Respect for Objects and Memories

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Ethical Every Day

Series • 2024

Sustainable Circular Fashion

How can we reduce our burden on the global environment? We'll share some simple, practical ideas.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Outside In Lost in Academia

Series • 2025

In Deep with Characters

International scholars examine various cultural aspects of Japan in bold, original ways.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Asia Insight New

Series • 2024

Saving Schools on the Steppes: Mongolia

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The Choice of Egg Freezing New

Series • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Special Program New

Series • 2014

Introducing a wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2015

The recovery of nearly 4,070 km of destroyed railway network.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Seasoning the Seasons

Special • 2015

10 Stories with Cherry Blossoms. These stories highlight Japan's love of Cherry Blossoms.

Friday, November 28

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Asia Insight

Series • 2024

Saving Schools on the Steppes: Mongolia

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

The Choice of Egg Freezing

Series • 2025

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

Special Program

Series • 2014

Introducing a wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Document 72 Hours

Series • 2025

Praying for Blue Skies at Tokyo's Weather Shrine

The host explores a shrine in Tokyo, where visitors seek divine intervention for clear skies.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2015

The recovery of nearly 4,070 km of destroyed railway network.

NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

NHK's core news program wraps up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.

Asia Insight

Series • 2024

Saving Schools on the Steppes: Mongolia

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Discovering an Unknown World

Adventurer Yoshida Katsuji reveals what makes cave exploration compelling.

IMPACTS:Climates Change the World New

Series • 2025

Climate Change in Asia ep. 1: New Data from the Frontlines

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming.

Chatroom Japan New

Series • 2025

Traditional architecture: standing strong

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

The Choice of Egg Freezing

Series • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Special Program

Series • 2014

Introducing a wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Design X Stories New

Series • 2023

The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Asia Insight

Series • 2024

Saving Schools on the Steppes: Mongolia

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Frontrunners

Series • 2023

The filmmaker explores the work and motivations of top-level professionals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The Choice of Egg Freezing

Series • 2025

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Discovering an Unknown World

Adventurer Yoshida Katsuji reveals what makes cave exploration compelling.

IMPACTS:Climates Change the World

Series • 2025

Climate Change in Asia ep. 1: New Data from the Frontlines

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life New

Series • 2021

New Year's Concert in the Inner Chambers

The filmmakers shed light on a New Year's concert at a samurai residence.

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2014

Japan's expanding frontier of medical technology and care.

Special Program

Series • 2014

Introducing a wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Design X Stories

Series • 2023

The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Asia Insight

Series • 2024

Saving Schools on the Steppes: Mongolia

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The Choice of Egg Freezing

Series • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2025

Traditional architecture: standing strong

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2025

Laser Flaw Inspection Systems

The filmmakers uncover the origin story of laser flaw inspection systems in Japan.

Japanology Plus

Series • 2023

Izumo: Home of the Gods

Peter Barakan visits Izumo Taisha and explores a land with deep connections to the distant past.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Documentary 360 New

Series • 2024

The filmmakers shed light on various topics, including politics and social trends.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The Perfect 2-Hour Guide: The Metropolitan Museum of Art New

Special • 2025

National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The Professionals New

Series • 2006

Successful professionals from various fields discuss how they overcame obstacles.

Dining with the Chef Mini New

Series • 2022

Lamb Niku-jaga

Chef Saito prepares a niku-jaga using thinly sliced lamb, potatoes and butter.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Design X Stories

Series • 2023

The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.

Let’s Enjoy Math with Barky the Dog New

Series • 2024

How Do You Make a Circle?: Circles

Take Tech New

Series • 2023

Measure the Time

The host breaks down the engineering secrets hidden inside technologies people rely on daily.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

History Uncovered New

Series • 2025

HANIWA: Ancient Clay Figure

Experts help uncover the history of Japan and its people through stories vital to its culture.

Magical Japanese New

Series • 2024

Wheel

The host explores the influence of history and culture on the Japanese language.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan New

Series • 2023

Namahage: Oga

Performers dress as monsters called namahage on New Year's Eve as part of a good-natured tradition.

Saturday, November 29

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan Delish New

Series • 2024

Japanese Fusion Cuisine

The host examines flavorful foreign dishes adopted by the Japanese.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life New

Series • 2023

Ensuring a Safe Journey in Japan

Lemi Duncan examines the Japanese government's efforts to ensure the safety of visitors.

Design Museum Japan New

Series • 2024

The Playfulness of Plasterers

Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Documentary 360

Series • 2024

The filmmakers shed light on various topics, including politics and social trends.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The Perfect 2-Hour Guide: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Special • 2025

National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

History Uncovered

Series • 2025

HANIWA: Ancient Clay Figure

Experts help uncover the history of Japan and its people through stories vital to its culture.

Magical Japanese

Series • 2024

Wheel

The host explores the influence of history and culture on the Japanese language.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Namahage: Oga

Performers dress as monsters called namahage on New Year's Eve as part of a good-natured tradition.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Design X Stories

Series • 2023

The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.

Let’s Enjoy Math with Barky the Dog

Series • 2024

How Do You Make a Circle?: Circles

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Measure the Time

The host breaks down the engineering secrets hidden inside technologies people rely on daily.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The Professionals

Series • 2006

Successful professionals from various fields discuss how they overcame obstacles.

Dining with the Chef Mini

Series • 2022

Lamb Niku-jaga

Chef Saito prepares a niku-jaga using thinly sliced lamb, potatoes and butter.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan Delish

Series • 2024

Japanese Fusion Cuisine

The host examines flavorful foreign dishes adopted by the Japanese.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2023

Ensuring a Safe Journey in Japan

Lemi Duncan examines the Japanese government's efforts to ensure the safety of visitors.

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

The Playfulness of Plasterers

Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Documentary 360

Series • 2024

The filmmakers shed light on various topics, including politics and social trends.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The Perfect 2-Hour Guide: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Special • 2025

National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Darwin’s Amazing Animals New

Series • 2025

Heat and Heartbreak - Desert Lion, Namibia

Explore the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Japan.

Time-Lapse Journey New

Series • 2022

Tokachi

Tokachi captures Japan's vibrant summer colors through time-lapse photography of northern Hokkaido.

Let’s Enjoy Math with Barky the Dog

Series • 2024

How Do You Make a Circle?: Circles

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Measure the Time

The host breaks down the engineering secrets hidden inside technologies people rely on daily.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The Professionals

Series • 2006

Successful professionals from various fields discuss how they overcame obstacles.

Dining with the Chef Mini

Series • 2022

Lamb Niku-jaga

Chef Saito prepares a niku-jaga using thinly sliced lamb, potatoes and butter.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

History Uncovered

Series • 2025

HANIWA: Ancient Clay Figure

Experts help uncover the history of Japan and its people through stories vital to its culture.

Magical Japanese

Series • 2024

Wheel

The host explores the influence of history and culture on the Japanese language.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Namahage: Oga

Performers dress as monsters called namahage on New Year's Eve as part of a good-natured tradition.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan Delish

Series • 2024

Japanese Fusion Cuisine

The host examines flavorful foreign dishes adopted by the Japanese.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2023

Ensuring a Safe Journey in Japan

Lemi Duncan examines the Japanese government's efforts to ensure the safety of visitors.

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

The Playfulness of Plasterers

Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Documentary 360

Series • 2024

The filmmakers shed light on various topics, including politics and social trends.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The Perfect 2-Hour Guide: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Special • 2025

National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Darwin’s Amazing Animals

Series • 2025

Heat and Heartbreak - Desert Lion, Namibia

Explore the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Japan.

Time-Lapse Journey

Series • 2022

Tokachi

Tokachi captures Japan's vibrant summer colors through time-lapse photography of northern Hokkaido.

Let’s Enjoy Math with Barky the Dog

Series • 2024

How Do You Make a Circle?: Circles

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Measure the Time

The host breaks down the engineering secrets hidden inside technologies people rely on daily.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The Professionals

Series • 2006

Successful professionals from various fields discuss how they overcame obstacles.

Dining with the Chef Mini

Series • 2022

Lamb Niku-jaga

Chef Saito prepares a niku-jaga using thinly sliced lamb, potatoes and butter.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan Delish

Series • 2024

Japanese Fusion Cuisine

The host examines flavorful foreign dishes adopted by the Japanese.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2023

Ensuring a Safe Journey in Japan

Lemi Duncan examines the Japanese government's efforts to ensure the safety of visitors.

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

The Playfulness of Plasterers

Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

History Uncovered

Series • 2025

HANIWA: Ancient Clay Figure

Experts help uncover the history of Japan and its people through stories vital to its culture.

Magical Japanese

Series • 2024

Wheel

The host explores the influence of history and culture on the Japanese language.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Namahage: Oga

Performers dress as monsters called namahage on New Year's Eve as part of a good-natured tradition.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Documentary 360 New

Series • 2024

The filmmakers shed light on various topics, including politics and social trends.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Broadcasters’ Eye New

Series • 2011

In this series, prestigious award-winning programs produced by broadcasters across Japan.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan New

Series • 2023

Onomichi Betcha Matsuri: Onomichi

Onomichi Betcha Festival features masked figures who torment spectators with sticks.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK World Selection New

Series • 2011

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

Little Charo New

Series • 2010

Season 2 • Episode 12

A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.

Japanology Plus Mini New

Series • 2024

Dinosaurs

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan New

Series • 2025

Tokyo: Shinjuku Never Sleeps

Iwago Mitsuaki records the antics of cats he encounters in various locations across Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Anime Manga Explosion New

Series • 2023

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga and exploration of what makes them so popular.

The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends New

Series • 2023

What Shelly Really Wanted to Say

Rockie and the puppets go on adventures and learn about school life, growing up and fairness.

U & I New

Series • 2023

But I'm Helping Him

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Somewhere Street New

Series • 2025

Kuala Lumpur

A close-up look at cities around the world, from the eyes of a tourist on foot.

National Parks of Japan New

Series • 2022

Towada-Hachimantai

The filmmakers visit and explore various places in Towada-Hachimantai National Park.

Sunday, November 30

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Ramen Japan New

Series • 2025

Kyoto

The host embarks on a journey across Japan to explore the food culture surrounding ramen.

Core Kyoto Mini New

Series • 2021

Karesansui: A Zen Cosmos for Spiritual Training

The filmmakers delve into the dry-gardening style of karesansui, and how monks use it for training.

Easy Japanese for Work New

Series • 2022

Making a Polite Request To A Superior

Zero Waste Life New

Series • 2023

Full Trash Alchemist

The filmmakers shed light on how Murakami Yuki transforms garbage into useful biodegradable objects.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Documentary 360

Series • 2024

The filmmakers shed light on various topics, including politics and social trends.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Broadcasters’ Eye

Series • 2011

In this series, prestigious award-winning programs produced by broadcasters across Japan.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Onomichi Betcha Matsuri: Onomichi

Onomichi Betcha Festival features masked figures who torment spectators with sticks.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Somewhere Street

Series • 2025

Kuala Lumpur

A close-up look at cities around the world, from the eyes of a tourist on foot.

National Parks of Japan

Series • 2022

Towada-Hachimantai

The filmmakers visit and explore various places in Towada-Hachimantai National Park.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Anime Manga Explosion

Series • 2023

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga and exploration of what makes them so popular.

The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

Series • 2023

What Shelly Really Wanted to Say

Rockie and the puppets go on adventures and learn about school life, growing up and fairness.

U & I

Series • 2023

But I'm Helping Him

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK World Selection

Series • 2011

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

Little Charo

Series • 2010

Season 2 • Episode 12

A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2024

Dinosaurs

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2025

Tokyo: Shinjuku Never Sleeps

Iwago Mitsuaki records the antics of cats he encounters in various locations across Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Ramen Japan

Series • 2025

Kyoto

The host embarks on a journey across Japan to explore the food culture surrounding ramen.

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Karesansui: A Zen Cosmos for Spiritual Training

The filmmakers delve into the dry-gardening style of karesansui, and how monks use it for training.

Easy Japanese for Work

Series • 2022

Making a Polite Request To A Superior

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2023

Full Trash Alchemist

The filmmakers shed light on how Murakami Yuki transforms garbage into useful biodegradable objects.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Documentary 360

Series • 2024

The filmmakers shed light on various topics, including politics and social trends.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Broadcasters’ Eye

Series • 2011

In this series, prestigious award-winning programs produced by broadcasters across Japan.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Onomichi Betcha Matsuri: Onomichi

Onomichi Betcha Festival features masked figures who torment spectators with sticks.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Anime Manga Explosion

Series • 2023

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga and exploration of what makes them so popular.

The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

Series • 2023

What Shelly Really Wanted to Say

Rockie and the puppets go on adventures and learn about school life, growing up and fairness.

U & I

Series • 2023

But I'm Helping Him

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK World Selection

Series • 2011

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

Little Charo

Series • 2010

Season 2 • Episode 12

A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2024

Dinosaurs

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2025

Tokyo: Shinjuku Never Sleeps

Iwago Mitsuaki records the antics of cats he encounters in various locations across Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Somewhere Street

Series • 2025

Kuala Lumpur

A close-up look at cities around the world, from the eyes of a tourist on foot.

National Parks of Japan

Series • 2022

Towada-Hachimantai

The filmmakers visit and explore various places in Towada-Hachimantai National Park.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Ramen Japan

Series • 2025

Kyoto

The host embarks on a journey across Japan to explore the food culture surrounding ramen.

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Karesansui: A Zen Cosmos for Spiritual Training

The filmmakers delve into the dry-gardening style of karesansui, and how monks use it for training.

Easy Japanese for Work

Series • 2022

Making a Polite Request To A Superior

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2023

Full Trash Alchemist

The filmmakers shed light on how Murakami Yuki transforms garbage into useful biodegradable objects.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Documentary 360

Series • 2024

The filmmakers shed light on various topics, including politics and social trends.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Broadcasters’ Eye

Series • 2011

In this series, prestigious award-winning programs produced by broadcasters across Japan.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Onomichi Betcha Matsuri: Onomichi

Onomichi Betcha Festival features masked figures who torment spectators with sticks.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Anime Manga Explosion

Series • 2023

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga and exploration of what makes them so popular.

The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

Series • 2023

What Shelly Really Wanted to Say

Rockie and the puppets go on adventures and learn about school life, growing up and fairness.

U & I

Series • 2023

But I'm Helping Him

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK World Selection

Series • 2011

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

Little Charo

Series • 2010

Season 2 • Episode 12

A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2024

Dinosaurs

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2025

Tokyo: Shinjuku Never Sleeps

Iwago Mitsuaki records the antics of cats he encounters in various locations across Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Ramen Japan

Series • 2025

Kyoto

The host embarks on a journey across Japan to explore the food culture surrounding ramen.

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Karesansui: A Zen Cosmos for Spiritual Training

The filmmakers delve into the dry-gardening style of karesansui, and how monks use it for training.

Easy Japanese for Work

Series • 2022

Making a Polite Request To A Superior

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2023

Full Trash Alchemist

The filmmakers shed light on how Murakami Yuki transforms garbage into useful biodegradable objects.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Somewhere Street

Series • 2025

Kuala Lumpur

A close-up look at cities around the world, from the eyes of a tourist on foot.

National Parks of Japan

Series • 2022

Towada-Hachimantai

The filmmakers visit and explore various places in Towada-Hachimantai National Park.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2025

Traditional architecture: standing strong

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan.

IMPACTS:Climates Change the World

Series • 2025

Climate Change in Asia ep. 1: New Data from the Frontlines

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming.

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

The Playfulness of Plasterers

Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs.

Where We Call Home New

Series • 2024

Work Opportunities for Syrian Evacuees

The filmmakers shed light on Iskandar Salama, who finds job opportunities for his fellow Syrians.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Time-Lapse Japan New

Series • 2022

KAIZOKU: Noshima Island

Shimizu Daisuke presents the beauty of Noshima Island through time-lapse footage.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2023

Ensuring a Safe Journey in Japan

Lemi Duncan examines the Japanese government's efforts to ensure the safety of visitors.

Magical Japanese New

Series • 2023

Insect

The host looks at Japanese words related to insects and explores the unique culture behind them.

Easy Japanese New

Series • 2019

I Studied by Listening to the Radio

Helping viewers to learn the Japanese language with the meaning of words and their correct usage.

Culture Crossroads New

Series • 2025

Sing for Ukraine, Sing for Peace

Ukrainian musician Kateryna talks about her motivation to support displaced people in Japan.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN New

Series • 2023

The hosts introduce a collection of productions to provide the latest information on Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Seasoning the Seasons New

Series • 2017

Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food

The filmmakers explore Japan's various types of tsukemono or pickled vegetables.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Darwin’s Amazing Animals

Series • 2025

Heat and Heartbreak - Desert Lion, Namibia

Explore the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Japan.

Time-Lapse Journey

Series • 2022

Tokachi

Tokachi captures Japan's vibrant summer colors through time-lapse photography of northern Hokkaido.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Hometown Stories New

Series • 2025

Preserving the Site of a Plane Crash

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

Satoyama Kitchen Diary New

Series • 2023

Fancy and Flavourful Dried Persimmons

Monday, December 1

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Where We Call Home

Series • 2024

Work Opportunities for Syrian Evacuees

The filmmakers shed light on Iskandar Salama, who finds job opportunities for his fellow Syrians.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

Magical Japanese

Series • 2023

Insect

The host looks at Japanese words related to insects and explores the unique culture behind them.

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

I Studied by Listening to the Radio

Helping viewers to learn the Japanese language with the meaning of words and their correct usage.

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2025

Sing for Ukraine, Sing for Peace

Ukrainian musician Kateryna talks about her motivation to support displaced people in Japan.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2023

The hosts introduce a collection of productions to provide the latest information on Japan.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

Seasoning the Seasons

Series • 2017

Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food

The filmmakers explore Japan's various types of tsukemono or pickled vegetables.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Hometown Stories

Series • 2025

Preserving the Site of a Plane Crash

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

Satoyama Kitchen Diary

Series • 2023

Fancy and Flavourful Dried Persimmons

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Darwin’s Amazing Animals

Series • 2025

Heat and Heartbreak - Desert Lion, Namibia

Explore the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Japan.

Time-Lapse Journey

Series • 2022

Tokachi

Tokachi captures Japan's vibrant summer colors through time-lapse photography of northern Hokkaido.

NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

NHK's core news program wraps up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.

Where We Call Home

Series • 2024

Work Opportunities for Syrian Evacuees

The filmmakers shed light on Iskandar Salama, who finds job opportunities for his fellow Syrians.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Giving Your All for a Moment's Action

World-class stuntman Obikane Nobuyuki discusses his work and techniques.

Nun’s Seasonal Calendar New

Series • 2022

December

The nuns prepare yuzu pepper and yuzu miso on the day of Taisetsu.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life New

Series • 2022

Moon-Gazing Down by Edo Bay

The filmmakers explore the festive Edo Bay streets as summer is winding down.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Magical Japanese

Series • 2023

Insect

The host looks at Japanese words related to insects and explores the unique culture behind them.

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

I Studied by Listening to the Radio

Helping viewers to learn the Japanese language with the meaning of words and their correct usage.

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2025

Sing for Ukraine, Sing for Peace

Ukrainian musician Kateryna talks about her motivation to support displaced people in Japan.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2023

The hosts introduce a collection of productions to provide the latest information on Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Seasoning the Seasons

Series • 2017

Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food

The filmmakers explore Japan's various types of tsukemono or pickled vegetables.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Medical Frontiers New

Series • 2014

Japan's expanding frontier of medical technology and care.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Where We Call Home

Series • 2024

Work Opportunities for Syrian Evacuees

The filmmakers shed light on Iskandar Salama, who finds job opportunities for his fellow Syrians.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Hometown Stories

Series • 2025

Preserving the Site of a Plane Crash

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

Satoyama Kitchen Diary

Series • 2023

Fancy and Flavourful Dried Persimmons

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Magical Japanese

Series • 2023

Insect

The host looks at Japanese words related to insects and explores the unique culture behind them.

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

I Studied by Listening to the Radio

Helping viewers to learn the Japanese language with the meaning of words and their correct usage.

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2025

Sing for Ukraine, Sing for Peace

Ukrainian musician Kateryna talks about her motivation to support displaced people in Japan.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2023

The hosts introduce a collection of productions to provide the latest information on Japan.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Giving Your All for a Moment's Action

World-class stuntman Obikane Nobuyuki discusses his work and techniques.

Nun’s Seasonal Calendar

Series • 2022

December

The nuns prepare yuzu pepper and yuzu miso on the day of Taisetsu.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2022

Moon-Gazing Down by Edo Bay

The filmmakers explore the festive Edo Bay streets as summer is winding down.

Ethical Every Day

Series • 2024

Sustainable Circular Fashion

How can we reduce our burden on the global environment? We'll share some simple, practical ideas.

Seasoning the Seasons

Series • 2017

Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food

The filmmakers explore Japan's various types of tsukemono or pickled vegetables.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2014

Japan's expanding frontier of medical technology and care.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Where We Call Home

Series • 2024

Work Opportunities for Syrian Evacuees

The filmmakers shed light on Iskandar Salama, who finds job opportunities for his fellow Syrians.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Magical Japanese

Series • 2023

Insect

The host looks at Japanese words related to insects and explores the unique culture behind them.

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

I Studied by Listening to the Radio

Helping viewers to learn the Japanese language with the meaning of words and their correct usage.

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2025

Sing for Ukraine, Sing for Peace

Ukrainian musician Kateryna talks about her motivation to support displaced people in Japan.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2023

The hosts introduce a collection of productions to provide the latest information on Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Hometown Stories

Series • 2025

Preserving the Site of a Plane Crash

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

Satoyama Kitchen Diary

Series • 2023

Fancy and Flavourful Dried Persimmons

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Journeys in Japan New

Series • 2010

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan and offer travel hints.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Dining With the Chef New

Series • 2022

Rika's Tokyo Cuisine/Pork Ginger Rice Burger

Featured recipes: (1) Pork Ginger Rice Burger (2) Japanese-style Coleslaw. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Document 72 Hours New

Series • 2025

An Everyday Family Diner in Tokyo

Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2014

Japan's expanding frontier of medical technology and care.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Deeper Look New

Series • 2022

Former U.S. National Security Council member and leading expert Sue Mi Terry offers her insights.

Dig More Japan! New

Series • 2020

The filmmakers spotlight various aspects of Japan through its landscapes, culture and lifestyle.

Dining with the Chef Mini New

Series • 2022

Soba with Spicy Meat

Chef Rika demonstrates how to prepare and plate a buckwheat noodle dish in five minutes.

Tuesday, December 2

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2010

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan and offer travel hints.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

Dining With the Chef

Series • 2022

Rika's Tokyo Cuisine/Pork Ginger Rice Burger

Featured recipes: (1) Pork Ginger Rice Burger (2) Japanese-style Coleslaw. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

Document 72 Hours

Series • 2025

An Everyday Family Diner in Tokyo

Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Deeper Look

Series • 2022

Former U.S. National Security Council member and leading expert Sue Mi Terry offers her insights.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2023

Ensuring a Safe Journey in Japan

Lemi Duncan examines the Japanese government's efforts to ensure the safety of visitors.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2014

Japan's expanding frontier of medical technology and care.

NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

NHK's core news program wraps up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2010

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan and offer travel hints.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Reinterpreting Rakugo from a Woman's Perspective

Hayashiya Tsuruko, a groundbreaking rakugo storyteller, shares her message for modern audiences.

Japan Delish 5min New

Series • 2025

Curry Rice

National Parks of Japan New

Series • 2022

Daisen-Oki

Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life New

Series • 2022

A Glance at a Potential Future

A look at a woodblock print of three people that conveys a story from the Edo period.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Dining With the Chef

Series • 2022

Rika's Tokyo Cuisine/Pork Ginger Rice Burger

Featured recipes: (1) Pork Ginger Rice Burger (2) Japanese-style Coleslaw. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Document 72 Hours

Series • 2025

An Everyday Family Diner in Tokyo

Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Science View New

Series • 2024

The Dream of Generative AI Engineering

Research is ongoing to apply 3D generative AI to structural design; Koji Nishiguchi.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2010

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan and offer travel hints.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Deeper Look

Series • 2022

Former U.S. National Security Council member and leading expert Sue Mi Terry offers her insights.

Dig More Japan!

Series • 2020

The filmmakers spotlight various aspects of Japan through its landscapes, culture and lifestyle.

Dining with the Chef Mini

Series • 2022

Soba with Spicy Meat

Chef Rika demonstrates how to prepare and plate a buckwheat noodle dish in five minutes.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Dining With the Chef

Series • 2022

Rika's Tokyo Cuisine/Pork Ginger Rice Burger

Featured recipes: (1) Pork Ginger Rice Burger (2) Japanese-style Coleslaw. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Reinterpreting Rakugo from a Woman's Perspective

Hayashiya Tsuruko, a groundbreaking rakugo storyteller, shares her message for modern audiences.

Japan Delish 5min

Series • 2025

Curry Rice

National Parks of Japan

Series • 2022

Daisen-Oki

Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2022

A Glance at a Potential Future

A look at a woodblock print of three people that conveys a story from the Edo period.

The Choice of Egg Freezing

Series • 2025

Document 72 Hours

Series • 2025

An Everyday Family Diner in Tokyo

Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Science View

Series • 2024

The Dream of Generative AI Engineering

Research is ongoing to apply 3D generative AI to structural design; Koji Nishiguchi.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2010

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan and offer travel hints.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Dining With the Chef

Series • 2022

Rika's Tokyo Cuisine/Pork Ginger Rice Burger

Featured recipes: (1) Pork Ginger Rice Burger (2) Japanese-style Coleslaw. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Deeper Look

Series • 2022

Former U.S. National Security Council member and leading expert Sue Mi Terry offers her insights.

Dig More Japan!

Series • 2020

The filmmakers spotlight various aspects of Japan through its landscapes, culture and lifestyle.

Dining with the Chef Mini

Series • 2022

Soba with Spicy Meat

Chef Rika demonstrates how to prepare and plate a buckwheat noodle dish in five minutes.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Dive in Tokyo New

Series • 2025

Nakano - From Dog Sanctuary to Anime Wonderland

The host explores the Nakano neighborhood, a location with a rich history.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Fashioning One-of-a-Kind Costumes

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Japan’s Top Inventions New

Series • 2018

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Frontrunners New

Series • 2025

Chef-Suzuki Yuko

The filmmaker explores the work and motivations of top-level professionals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Science View

Series • 2024

The Dream of Generative AI Engineering

Research is ongoing to apply 3D generative AI to structural design; Koji Nishiguchi.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Kabuki Kool New

Series • 2023

Onnagata Romance

Nakamura Kazutaro, a kabuki actor who plays female roles, shares the techniques they use on stage.

Wednesday, December 3

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2025

Nakano - From Dog Sanctuary to Anime Wonderland

The host explores the Nakano neighborhood, a location with a rich history.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Fashioning One-of-a-Kind Costumes

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2018

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

Frontrunners

Series • 2025

Chef-Suzuki Yuko

The filmmaker explores the work and motivations of top-level professionals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Kabuki Kool

Series • 2023

Onnagata Romance

Nakamura Kazutaro, a kabuki actor who plays female roles, shares the techniques they use on stage.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Science View

Series • 2024

The Dream of Generative AI Engineering

Research is ongoing to apply 3D generative AI to structural design; Koji Nishiguchi.

NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

NHK's core news program wraps up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2025

Nakano - From Dog Sanctuary to Anime Wonderland

The host explores the Nakano neighborhood, a location with a rich history.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Crafting the Ultimate Kitchen Knife

Echizen blacksmith Kurosaki Yu discusses his world-renowned cutlery.

Japan Delish 5min New

Series • 2025

Gyoza

National Parks of Japan New

Series • 2022

Akan-Mashu

The filmmakers visit Akan-Mashu National Park, home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life New

Series • 2022

In Two Places at Once

The rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Fashioning One-of-a-Kind Costumes

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2018

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Frontrunners

Series • 2025

Chef-Suzuki Yuko

The filmmaker explores the work and motivations of top-level professionals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo New

Series • 2014

An introduction to Japanese food directly from Tsukiji.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2025

Nakano - From Dog Sanctuary to Anime Wonderland

The host explores the Nakano neighborhood, a location with a rich history.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Kabuki Kool

Series • 2023

Onnagata Romance

Nakamura Kazutaro, a kabuki actor who plays female roles, shares the techniques they use on stage.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Fashioning One-of-a-Kind Costumes

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2018

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Crafting the Ultimate Kitchen Knife

Echizen blacksmith Kurosaki Yu discusses his world-renowned cutlery.

Japan Delish 5min

Series • 2025

Gyoza

National Parks of Japan

Series • 2022

Akan-Mashu

The filmmakers visit Akan-Mashu National Park, home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2022

In Two Places at Once

The rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts.

Science View

Series • 2024

The Dream of Generative AI Engineering

Research is ongoing to apply 3D generative AI to structural design; Koji Nishiguchi.

Frontrunners

Series • 2025

Chef-Suzuki Yuko

The filmmaker explores the work and motivations of top-level professionals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2014

An introduction to Japanese food directly from Tsukiji.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2025

Nakano - From Dog Sanctuary to Anime Wonderland

The host explores the Nakano neighborhood, a location with a rich history.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Fashioning One-of-a-Kind Costumes

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2018

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Kabuki Kool

Series • 2023

Onnagata Romance

Nakamura Kazutaro, a kabuki actor who plays female roles, shares the techniques they use on stage.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Core Kyoto New

Series • 2024

Festival Horses: Galloping for the Deities in Shinto Rtuals

The host explores the use of festival horses in various ancient Shinto rituals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Today’s Close-Up New

Series • 1993

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japanology Plus New

Series • 2023

Izumo: Land of the Supernatural

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a British broadcaster based in Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2014

An introduction to Japanese food directly from Tsukiji.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Outside In Lost in Academia New

Series • 2025

In Deep with Ramen

Historian Dr Barak Kushner is on a quest to deepen his knowledge of Japan's ramen culture.

Thursday, December 4

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Core Kyoto

Series • 2024

Festival Horses: Galloping for the Deities in Shinto Rtuals

The host explores the use of festival horses in various ancient Shinto rituals.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 1993

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

Japanology Plus

Series • 2023

Izumo: Land of the Supernatural

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a British broadcaster based in Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Outside In Lost in Academia

Series • 2025

In Deep with Ramen

Historian Dr Barak Kushner is on a quest to deepen his knowledge of Japan's ramen culture.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2014

An introduction to Japanese food directly from Tsukiji.

NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

NHK's core news program wraps up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.

Core Kyoto

Series • 2024

Festival Horses: Galloping for the Deities in Shinto Rtuals

The host explores the use of festival horses in various ancient Shinto rituals.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

The Magician of Light

Matsuo Takahiro talks about how he creates his one-of-a-kind light art.

Japan Delish 5min New

Series • 2025

Yakisoba

National Parks of Japan New

Series • 2022

Towada-Hachimantai

The filmmakers visit and explore various places in Towada-Hachimantai National Park.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life New

Series • 2022

Wild Creatures Shake Up Japan

The rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 1993

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japanology Plus

Series • 2023

Izumo: Land of the Supernatural

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a British broadcaster based in Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan Railway Journal New

Series • 2024

Railcars Dressed in Tradition

Miki Clark and Takagi Ryo discuss the use of traditional craftsmanship in railway cars.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Core Kyoto

Series • 2024

Festival Horses: Galloping for the Deities in Shinto Rtuals

The host explores the use of festival horses in various ancient Shinto rituals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Outside In Lost in Academia

Series • 2025

In Deep with Ramen

Historian Dr Barak Kushner is on a quest to deepen his knowledge of Japan's ramen culture.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 1993

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

The Magician of Light

Matsuo Takahiro talks about how he creates his one-of-a-kind light art.

Japan Delish 5min

Series • 2025

Yakisoba

National Parks of Japan

Series • 2022

Towada-Hachimantai

The filmmakers visit and explore various places in Towada-Hachimantai National Park.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2022

Wild Creatures Shake Up Japan

The rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts.

Hometown Stories

Series • 2025

Preserving the Site of a Plane Crash

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

Satoyama Kitchen Diary

Series • 2023

Fancy and Flavourful Dried Persimmons

Japanology Plus

Series • 2023

Izumo: Land of the Supernatural

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a British broadcaster based in Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2024

Railcars Dressed in Tradition

Miki Clark and Takagi Ryo discuss the use of traditional craftsmanship in railway cars.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Core Kyoto

Series • 2024

Festival Horses: Galloping for the Deities in Shinto Rtuals

The host explores the use of festival horses in various ancient Shinto rituals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 1993

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Outside In Lost in Academia

Series • 2025

In Deep with Ramen

Historian Dr Barak Kushner is on a quest to deepen his knowledge of Japan's ramen culture.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Asia Insight New

Series • 2024

Quality Cocoa Enriches Lives: The Philippines

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Today’s Close-Up New

Series • 1993

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Special Program New

Series • 2014

Introducing a wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2024

Railcars Dressed in Tradition

Miki Clark and Takagi Ryo discuss the use of traditional craftsmanship in railway cars.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Seasoning the Seasons

Series • 2017

Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food

The filmmakers explore Japan's various types of tsukemono or pickled vegetables.

Friday, December 5

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Asia Insight

Series • 2024

Quality Cocoa Enriches Lives: The Philippines

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 1993

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.

Special Program

Series • 2014

Introducing a wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Document 72 Hours

Series • 2025

An Everyday Family Diner in Tokyo

Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2024

Railcars Dressed in Tradition

Miki Clark and Takagi Ryo discuss the use of traditional craftsmanship in railway cars.

NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

NHK's core news program wraps up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.

Asia Insight

Series • 2024

Quality Cocoa Enriches Lives: The Philippines

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Using Sound to Prevent Animal Accidents

Tsuji Masachika uses sounds that birds dislike to keep them away from airplanes.

IMPACTS:Climates Change the World New

Series • 2025

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming.

Chatroom Japan New

Series • 2025

Real Name, Real Me

Kang Sang-mi, a third-generation Korean born and raised in Japan, empowers kids with foreign roots.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 1993

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Special Program

Series • 2014

Introducing a wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Design X Stories New

Series • 2023

The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Asia Insight

Series • 2024

Quality Cocoa Enriches Lives: The Philippines

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Frontrunners

Series • 2025

Chef-Suzuki Yuko

The filmmaker explores the work and motivations of top-level professionals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 1993

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Using Sound to Prevent Animal Accidents

Tsuji Masachika uses sounds that birds dislike to keep them away from airplanes.

IMPACTS:Climates Change the World

Series • 2025

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life New

Series • 2021

A Napping Boy Dreams of Monsters

The filmmakers examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2014

Japan's expanding frontier of medical technology and care.

Special Program

Series • 2014

Introducing a wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Design X Stories

Series • 2023

The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Asia Insight

Series • 2024

Quality Cocoa Enriches Lives: The Philippines

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 1993

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2025

Real Name, Real Me

Kang Sang-mi, a third-generation Korean born and raised in Japan, empowers kids with foreign roots.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2018

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

Japanology Plus

Series • 2023

Izumo: Land of the Supernatural

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a British broadcaster based in Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Documentary 360 New

Series • 2024

The filmmakers shed light on various topics, including politics and social trends.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK WORLD TV Special Program New

Series • 2013

NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focussing on Japan and Asia.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Train Cruise New

Series • 2025

The Warmth of Kagoshima in Winter

The charms of the cruising boom are explored in a rail trip through Japan.

Japanology Plus Mini New

Series • 2024

Camping

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Design X Stories

Series • 2023

The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.

Let’s Enjoy Math with Barky the Dog New

Series • 2024

What Do You Do with the Remainder? Divisions

Take Tech New

Series • 2023

Capture the Light

The host explores how a digital camera's image sensor converts light into a photo.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Samurai Wisdom New

Series • 2025

TOKUGAWA YOSHIMUNE

Magical Japanese New

Series • 2024

River/Stream

The host explores the influence of history and culture on the Japanese language.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan New

Series • 2023

Oniyo: Kurume

The filmmakers showcase the traditional Japanese night of the oni, Oniyo.

Saturday, December 6

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK World-Japan Special Program New

Series • 2018

News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life New

Series • 2022

Solar Flares

The hosts explore technologies that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Design Museum Japan New

Series • 2024

Clothing That Protects

Morinaga Kunihiko checks out the robes that priestesses wore to protect themselves against spirits.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Documentary 360

Series • 2024

The filmmakers shed light on various topics, including politics and social trends.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK WORLD TV Special Program

Series • 2013

NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focussing on Japan and Asia.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Samurai Wisdom

Series • 2025

TOKUGAWA YOSHIMUNE

Magical Japanese

Series • 2024

River/Stream

The host explores the influence of history and culture on the Japanese language.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Oniyo: Kurume

The filmmakers showcase the traditional Japanese night of the oni, Oniyo.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Design X Stories

Series • 2023

The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.

Let’s Enjoy Math with Barky the Dog

Series • 2024

What Do You Do with the Remainder? Divisions

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Capture the Light

The host explores how a digital camera's image sensor converts light into a photo.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Train Cruise

Series • 2025

The Warmth of Kagoshima in Winter

The charms of the cruising boom are explored in a rail trip through Japan.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2024

Camping

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK World-Japan Special Program

Series • 2018

News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2022

Solar Flares

The hosts explore technologies that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

Clothing That Protects

Morinaga Kunihiko checks out the robes that priestesses wore to protect themselves against spirits.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Documentary 360

Series • 2024

The filmmakers shed light on various topics, including politics and social trends.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK WORLD TV Special Program

Series • 2013

NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focussing on Japan and Asia.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Biz Stream New

Series • 2018

The hosts share stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations.

Let’s Enjoy Math with Barky the Dog

Series • 2024

What Do You Do with the Remainder? Divisions

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Capture the Light

The host explores how a digital camera's image sensor converts light into a photo.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Train Cruise

Series • 2025

The Warmth of Kagoshima in Winter

The charms of the cruising boom are explored in a rail trip through Japan.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2024

Camping

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Samurai Wisdom

Series • 2025

TOKUGAWA YOSHIMUNE

Magical Japanese

Series • 2024

River/Stream

The host explores the influence of history and culture on the Japanese language.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Oniyo: Kurume

The filmmakers showcase the traditional Japanese night of the oni, Oniyo.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK World-Japan Special Program

Series • 2018

News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2022

Solar Flares

The hosts explore technologies that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

Clothing That Protects

Morinaga Kunihiko checks out the robes that priestesses wore to protect themselves against spirits.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Documentary 360

Series • 2024

The filmmakers shed light on various topics, including politics and social trends.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK WORLD TV Special Program

Series • 2013

NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focussing on Japan and Asia.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Biz Stream

Series • 2018

The hosts share stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations.

Let’s Enjoy Math with Barky the Dog

Series • 2024

What Do You Do with the Remainder? Divisions

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Capture the Light

The host explores how a digital camera's image sensor converts light into a photo.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Train Cruise

Series • 2025

The Warmth of Kagoshima in Winter

The charms of the cruising boom are explored in a rail trip through Japan.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2024

Camping

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK World-Japan Special Program

Series • 2018

News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2022

Solar Flares

The hosts explore technologies that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

Clothing That Protects

Morinaga Kunihiko checks out the robes that priestesses wore to protect themselves against spirits.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Samurai Wisdom

Series • 2025

TOKUGAWA YOSHIMUNE

Magical Japanese

Series • 2024

River/Stream

The host explores the influence of history and culture on the Japanese language.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Oniyo: Kurume

The filmmakers showcase the traditional Japanese night of the oni, Oniyo.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Documentary 360 New

Series • 2024

The filmmakers shed light on various topics, including politics and social trends.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

NHK WORLD Showcase New

Series • 2015

Covering a variety of genres.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

J-MELO New

Series • 2025

Night Tempo and MEminor

Keeping up to date with the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

Little Charo New

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Somewhere Street

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J-MELO

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NHK World-Japan Special Program

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Core Kyoto Mini

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Somewhere Street

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

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NHK World-Japan Special Program

Series • 2018

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Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

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Easy Japanese for Work

Series • 2022

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Series • 2023

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

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Series • 2024

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2002

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Series • 2002

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Cycle Around Japan Highlights

Series • 2024

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The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

Series • 2023

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Series • 2002

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Keeping up to date with the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

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Series • 2024

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A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2024

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Series • 2002

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Series • 2018

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Series • 2022

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Zero Waste Life

Series • 2023

Food Waste Washi

Meeting people who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.

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Somewhere Street

Series • 2025

Philadelphia

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