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, May 15
Core Kyoto
Series • 2025
Shotengai: Bustling shopping streets reflect their neighborhood
The filmmakers take a look at Shotengai's 150 shopping areas.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Grand Sumo Highlights New
Sports • 2016
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.
Sumopedia
Sports • 2019
Starting a Bout
The host explains the different starting conditions before a sumo wrestling match begins.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Today’s Close-Up
Series • 2025
Japan's COVID Vaccine Woes: Slow Relief, Hard Lessons
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 • 2023
Mori Toshiko / Architect
Mori Toshiko talks about her role in architecture and how it can help save the environment.
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 • 2022
In Two Places at Once
The rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts.
Hometown Stories New
Series • 2024
Taxi Drivers in a Tsunami-Hit Town
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels, dubbed into English.
Easy Japanese
Series • 2019
From What Time Can We Use the Bath?
Helping viewers to learn the Japanese language with the meaning of words and their correct usage.
Japanology Plus
Series • 2024
Wakocha: Japanese Black Tea
Peter Barakan tries to understand the popularity of wakocha, black tea grown and processed in Japan.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Japan Railway Journal
Series • 2024
Affordable Luxury Trains: Kintetsu Railway
Miki Clark and Takagi Ryo discuss sightseeing limited express trains with affordable fares.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Core Kyoto
Series • 2025
Shotengai: Bustling shopping streets reflect their neighborhood
The filmmakers take a look at Shotengai's 150 shopping areas.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Today’s Close-Up
Series • 2025
Japan's COVID Vaccine Woes: Slow Relief, Hard Lessons
Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
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
Starting a Bout
The host explains the different starting conditions before a sumo wrestling match begins.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Asia Insight New
Series • 2023
Artistic Coexistence in Treasure Hill: Taiwan
Residents of Treasure Hill live alongside artists in the city's first artist-in-residence program.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Today’s Close-Up New
Series • 2025
Home-Visit Care Crisis: Emerging Barriers To Aging in Place
Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Trailblazers New
Series • 2025
Edo Kiriko Producer Shiina Takayuki
Season 1 •
The host explores Shiina Takayuki's approach and his aspirations for the evolution of Edo "kiriko."
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Japan Railway Journal
Series • 2024
Affordable Luxury Trains: Kintetsu Railway
Miki Clark and Takagi Ryo discuss sightseeing limited express trains with affordable fares.
Friday, May 16
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
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
Starting a Bout
The host explains the different starting conditions before a sumo wrestling match begins.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Asia Insight
Series • 2023
Artistic Coexistence in Treasure Hill: Taiwan
Residents of Treasure Hill live alongside artists in the city's first artist-in-residence program.
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
Home-Visit Care Crisis: Emerging Barriers To Aging in Place
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 • 2025
Edo Kiriko Producer Shiina Takayuki
Season 1 •
The host explores Shiina Takayuki's approach and his aspirations for the evolution of Edo "kiriko."
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
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
Starting a Bout
The host explains the different starting conditions before a sumo wrestling match begins.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Japan Railway Journal
Series • 2024
Affordable Luxury Trains: Kintetsu Railway
Miki Clark and Takagi Ryo discuss sightseeing limited express trains with affordable fares.
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 • 2023
Artistic Coexistence in Treasure Hill: Taiwan
Residents of Treasure Hill live alongside artists in the city's first artist-in-residence program.
Newsroom Tokyo New
Series • 2015
NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.
Direct Talk New
Series • 2023
Kawahara Naoyuki Doctor / Founder, Rocinantes
Kawahara Naoyuki talks about the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan.
Herbal Symphony
Series • 2025
Seeding the Future
Chatroom Japan
Series • 2024
My Temple, My Sanctuary
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.
Today’s Close-Up
Series • 2025
Home-Visit Care Crisis: Emerging Barriers To Aging in Place
Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Trailblazers
Series • 2025
Edo Kiriko Producer Shiina Takayuki
Season 1 •
The host explores Shiina Takayuki's approach and his aspirations for the evolution of Edo "kiriko."
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Design X Stories New
Series • 2025
Wrapping
The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Asia Insight
Series • 2023
Artistic Coexistence in Treasure Hill: Taiwan
Residents of Treasure Hill live alongside artists in the city's first artist-in-residence program.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Grand Sumo Highlights New
Sports • 2016
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.
Sumopedia
Sports • 2019
Ring Entering Ceremony
The host explains the yokozuna ring entering ceremony and the process of making "kesho-mawashi".
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Today’s Close-Up
Series • 2025
Home-Visit Care Crisis: Emerging Barriers To Aging in Place
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 • 2023
Kawahara Naoyuki Doctor / Founder, Rocinantes
Kawahara Naoyuki talks about the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan.
Herbal Symphony
Series • 2025
Seeding the Future
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.
Medical Frontiers
Series • 2024
Destroying Pancreatic Cancer with Ultrasound
Ultrasound as an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Trailblazers
Series • 2025
Edo Kiriko Producer Shiina Takayuki
Season 1 •
The host explores Shiina Takayuki's approach and his aspirations for the evolution of Edo "kiriko."
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Design X Stories
Series • 2025
Wrapping
The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Asia Insight
Series • 2023
Artistic Coexistence in Treasure Hill: Taiwan
Residents of Treasure Hill live alongside artists in the city's first artist-in-residence program.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Today’s Close-Up
Series • 2025
Home-Visit Care Crisis: Emerging Barriers To Aging in Place
Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Chatroom Japan
Series • 2024
My Temple, My Sanctuary
Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan.
Japan’s Top Inventions
Series • 2025
Capsule Figures
The host explores the world of capsule figures and meets an expert.
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
Ring Entering Ceremony
The host explains the yokozuna ring entering ceremony and the process of making "kesho-mawashi".
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
50 Years On New
Special • 2016
The 1960s thalidomide poisoning victims reveal ongoing suffering from undetected disabilities.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Hometown Stories New
Series • 2024
Hiroshima's A-Bomb Survivor Trees
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels, dubbed into English.
Mice Media: Lessons in Internet Literacy
Series • 2024
Is That Picture Real?
Season 1 • Episode 1
Father Mouse panics after seeing an online post about escaped cats.
Masterpieces of Historic Capitals
Series • 2025
The host explores the capital cities within Japan's Kansai region, where masterpieces can be found.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Cycle Around Japan New
Series • 2023
Nagasaki - Free to Enjoy Life
Bicycle touring around the world.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Design X Stories
Series • 2025
Wrapping
The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.
U & I
Series • 2023
He Might End Up Alone
Texico
Series • 2023
Season 1 • Episode 7
The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in daily life.
Saturday, May 17
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini
Series • 2022
Shirasu
Reporters visit Tokyo's fresh food market and explore various ingredients sourced from across Japan.
The Seasons of Yamato
Series • 2021
Beginning of Summer: The 24 Solar Terms
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Series • 2021
The Niwaka Costume Festival
The filmmakers shed light on the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.
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
Ring Entering Ceremony
The host explains the yokozuna ring entering ceremony and the process of making "kesho-mawashi".
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Kansai Deeper New
Series • 2024
Osaka Kushikatsu
Jean-Yves Terreault visits the Shinsekai district and dives into the world of kushikatsu.
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
Series • 2023
The Logic of Coastal Architecture
Ryue Nishizawa explores how architecture is affected by a community's terrain and values.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
50 Years On
Special • 2016
The 1960s thalidomide poisoning victims reveal ongoing suffering from undetected disabilities.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Hometown Stories
Series • 2024
Hiroshima's A-Bomb Survivor Trees
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels, dubbed into English.
Mice Media: Lessons in Internet Literacy
Series • 2024
Is That Picture Real?
Season 1 • Episode 1
Father Mouse panics after seeing an online post about escaped cats.
Masterpieces of Historic Capitals
Series • 2025
The host explores the capital cities within Japan's Kansai region, where masterpieces can be found.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini
Series • 2022
Shirasu
Reporters visit Tokyo's fresh food market and explore various ingredients sourced from across Japan.
The Seasons of Yamato
Series • 2021
Beginning of Summer: The 24 Solar Terms
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Series • 2021
The Niwaka Costume Festival
The filmmakers shed light on the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.
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
Ring Entering Ceremony
The host explains the yokozuna ring entering ceremony and the process of making "kesho-mawashi".
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Design X Stories
Series • 2025
Wrapping
The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.
U & I
Series • 2023
He Might End Up Alone
Texico
Series • 2023
Season 1 • Episode 7
The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in daily life.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Cycle Around Japan
Series • 2023
Nagasaki - Free to Enjoy Life
Bicycle touring around the world.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Kansai Deeper
Series • 2024
Osaka Kushikatsu
Jean-Yves Terreault visits the Shinsekai district and dives into the world of kushikatsu.
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 • 2023
The Logic of Coastal Architecture
Ryue Nishizawa explores how architecture is affected by a community's terrain and values.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
50 Years On
Special • 2016
The 1960s thalidomide poisoning victims reveal ongoing suffering from undetected disabilities.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Hometown Stories
Series • 2024
Hiroshima's A-Bomb Survivor Trees
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels, dubbed into English.
Mice Media: Lessons in Internet Literacy
Series • 2024
Is That Picture Real?
Season 1 • Episode 1
Father Mouse panics after seeing an online post about escaped cats.
Masterpieces of Historic Capitals
Series • 2025
The host explores the capital cities within Japan's Kansai region, where masterpieces can be found.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Biz Stream New
Series • 2024
Making Forestry More User-Friendly
The hosts share stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations.
U & I
Series • 2023
He Might End Up Alone
Texico
Series • 2023
Season 1 • Episode 7
The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in daily life.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Cycle Around Japan
Series • 2023
Nagasaki - Free to Enjoy Life
Bicycle touring around the world.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini
Series • 2022
Shirasu
Reporters visit Tokyo's fresh food market and explore various ingredients sourced from across Japan.
The Seasons of Yamato
Series • 2021
Beginning of Summer: The 24 Solar Terms
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Series • 2021
The Niwaka Costume Festival
The filmmakers shed light on the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.
Grand Sumo Highlights New
Sports • 2016
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.
Sumopedia
Sports • 2019
Ryogoku
The host explores the peaceful town of Ryogoku, known as the home of sumo.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Kansai Deeper
Series • 2024
Osaka Kushikatsu
Jean-Yves Terreault visits the Shinsekai district and dives into the world of kushikatsu.
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 • 2023
The Logic of Coastal Architecture
Ryue Nishizawa explores how architecture is affected by a community's terrain and values.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
50 Years On
Special • 2016
The 1960s thalidomide poisoning victims reveal ongoing suffering from undetected disabilities.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Hometown Stories
Series • 2024
Hiroshima's A-Bomb Survivor Trees
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels, dubbed into English.
Mice Media: Lessons in Internet Literacy
Series • 2024
Is That Picture Real?
Season 1 • Episode 1
Father Mouse panics after seeing an online post about escaped cats.
Masterpieces of Historic Capitals
Series • 2025
The host explores the capital cities within Japan's Kansai region, where masterpieces can be found.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Biz Stream
Series • 2024
Making Forestry More User-Friendly
The hosts share stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations.
U & I
Series • 2023
He Might End Up Alone
Texico
Series • 2023
Season 1 • Episode 7
The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in daily life.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Cycle Around Japan
Series • 2023
Nagasaki - Free to Enjoy Life
Bicycle touring around the world.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Kansai Deeper
Series • 2024
Osaka Kushikatsu
Jean-Yves Terreault visits the Shinsekai district and dives into the world of kushikatsu.
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 • 2023
The Logic of Coastal Architecture
Ryue Nishizawa explores how architecture is affected by a community's terrain and values.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini
Series • 2022
Shirasu
Reporters visit Tokyo's fresh food market and explore various ingredients sourced from across Japan.
The Seasons of Yamato
Series • 2021
Beginning of Summer: The 24 Solar Terms
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Series • 2021
The Niwaka Costume Festival
The filmmakers shed light on the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.
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
Ryogoku
The host explores the peaceful town of Ryogoku, known as the home of sumo.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Meals for One: Recipes to Soothe the Soul New
Series • 2025
Kurihara Harumi experiments on recipes for people living alone to deal with her grief.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
J-Flicks New
Series • 2025
Berlin 2025 / Focus on director Mizoguchi Kenji
The world of Japanese cinema; interviews with leading players.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
J-MELO New
Series • 2025
Not Equal Me, Angerme and Cho Tokimeki Sendenbu
Keeping up to date with the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.
Little Charo
Series • 2008
A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.
Japanology Plus Mini
Series • 2023
Cardboard
Saito Katsuhiko introduces new products and comments on the cultural aspects of cardboard in Japan.
A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan
Series • 2023
Kyoto: Enjoying a Hot Summer
Iwago Mitsuaki records the antics of cats he encounters in various locations across Japan.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Anime Manga Explosion New
Series • 2025
American Comic Book Anime
Season 1 •
The host explores Japanese anime adaptations of American comics and the creativity that emerges.
Design Ah! neo
Series • 2025
Shells
This is a program to develop the mind of living together.
Mitateru-Phose: Let’s Change Perspective!
Special • 2025
A compilation of educational tales that cater to the interests of young viewers.
Sunday, May 18
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
Series • 2025
Preserved from Time Immemorial to the Present: Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group
Time-Lapse Japan
Series • 2022
OKINAWA: The Holiest Place
Shimizu Daisuke explores the history of Okinawa Prefecture and its holiest place.
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
Ryogoku
The host explores the peaceful town of Ryogoku, known as the home of sumo.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Ekiben Japan New
Series • 2024
Octopus Cuisine Inspired by Tradition
Core Kyoto Mini
Series • 2021
Satoyama Living: Country Customs Sustaining the Ancient Capital
The filmmakers spotlight the satoyama style of living in the ancient capital of Kyoto.
Easy Japanese for Work New
Series • 2019
Handling Difficult Negotiations Over the Phone
Zero Waste Life New
Series • 2025
Milk Carton Magic
Meeting people who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Meals for One: Recipes to Soothe the Soul
Series • 2025
Kurihara Harumi experiments on recipes for people living alone to deal with her grief.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
J-Flicks
Series • 2025
Berlin 2025 / Focus on director Mizoguchi Kenji
The world of Japanese cinema; interviews with leading players.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Live: Grand Sumo Wrestling New
Sports •
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Anime Manga Explosion
Series • 2025
American Comic Book Anime
Season 1 •
The host explores Japanese anime adaptations of American comics and the creativity that emerges.
Design Ah! neo
Series • 2025
Shells
This is a program to develop the mind of living together.
Mitateru-Phose: Let’s Change Perspective!
Special • 2025
A compilation of educational tales that cater to the interests of young viewers.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
J-MELO
Series • 2025
Not Equal Me, Angerme and Cho Tokimeki Sendenbu
Keeping up to date with the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.
Little Charo
Series • 2008
A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.
Japanology Plus Mini
Series • 2023
Cardboard
Saito Katsuhiko introduces new products and comments on the cultural aspects of cardboard in Japan.
A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan
Series • 2023
Kyoto: Enjoying a Hot Summer
Iwago Mitsuaki records the antics of cats he encounters in various locations across Japan.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Ekiben Japan
Series • 2024
Octopus Cuisine Inspired by Tradition
Core Kyoto Mini
Series • 2021
Satoyama Living: Country Customs Sustaining the Ancient Capital
The filmmakers spotlight the satoyama style of living in the ancient capital of Kyoto.
Easy Japanese for Work
Series • 2019
Handling Difficult Negotiations Over the Phone
Zero Waste Life
Series • 2025
Milk Carton Magic
Meeting people who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Meals for One: Recipes to Soothe the Soul
Series • 2025
Kurihara Harumi experiments on recipes for people living alone to deal with her grief.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
J-Flicks
Series • 2025
Berlin 2025 / Focus on director Mizoguchi Kenji
The world of Japanese cinema; interviews with leading players.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Anime Manga Explosion
Series • 2025
American Comic Book Anime
Season 1 •
The host explores Japanese anime adaptations of American comics and the creativity that emerges.
Design Ah! neo
Series • 2025
Shells
This is a program to develop the mind of living together.
Mitateru-Phose: Let’s Change Perspective!
Special • 2025
A compilation of educational tales that cater to the interests of young viewers.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
J-MELO
Series • 2025
Not Equal Me, Angerme and Cho Tokimeki Sendenbu
Keeping up to date with the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.
Little Charo
Series • 2008
A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.
Japanology Plus Mini
Series • 2023
Cardboard
Saito Katsuhiko introduces new products and comments on the cultural aspects of cardboard in Japan.
A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan
Series • 2023
Kyoto: Enjoying a Hot Summer
Iwago Mitsuaki records the antics of cats he encounters in various locations across Japan.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
Series • 2025
Preserved from Time Immemorial to the Present: Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group
Time-Lapse Japan
Series • 2022
OKINAWA: The Holiest Place
Shimizu Daisuke explores the history of Okinawa Prefecture and its holiest place.
Grand Sumo Highlights New
Sports • 2016
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.
Sumopedia
Sports • 2020
Sumo Hair Expert
Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Ekiben Japan
Series • 2024
Octopus Cuisine Inspired by Tradition
Core Kyoto Mini
Series • 2021
Satoyama Living: Country Customs Sustaining the Ancient Capital
The filmmakers spotlight the satoyama style of living in the ancient capital of Kyoto.
Easy Japanese for Work
Series • 2019
Handling Difficult Negotiations Over the Phone
Zero Waste Life
Series • 2025
Milk Carton Magic
Meeting people who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Meals for One: Recipes to Soothe the Soul
Series • 2025
Kurihara Harumi experiments on recipes for people living alone to deal with her grief.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
J-Flicks
Series • 2025
Berlin 2025 / Focus on director Mizoguchi Kenji
The world of Japanese cinema; interviews with leading players.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Anime Manga Explosion
Series • 2025
American Comic Book Anime
Season 1 •
The host explores Japanese anime adaptations of American comics and the creativity that emerges.
Design Ah! neo
Series • 2025
Shells
This is a program to develop the mind of living together.
Mitateru-Phose: Let’s Change Perspective!
Special • 2025
A compilation of educational tales that cater to the interests of young viewers.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
J-MELO
Series • 2025
Not Equal Me, Angerme and Cho Tokimeki Sendenbu
Keeping up to date with the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.
Little Charo
Series • 2008
A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.
Japanology Plus Mini
Series • 2023
Cardboard
Saito Katsuhiko introduces new products and comments on the cultural aspects of cardboard in Japan.
A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan
Series • 2023
Kyoto: Enjoying a Hot Summer
Iwago Mitsuaki records the antics of cats he encounters in various locations across Japan.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Ekiben Japan
Series • 2024
Octopus Cuisine Inspired by Tradition
Core Kyoto Mini
Series • 2021
Satoyama Living: Country Customs Sustaining the Ancient Capital
The filmmakers spotlight the satoyama style of living in the ancient capital of Kyoto.
Easy Japanese for Work
Series • 2019
Handling Difficult Negotiations Over the Phone
Zero Waste Life
Series • 2025
Milk Carton Magic
Meeting people who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
Series • 2025
Preserved from Time Immemorial to the Present: Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group
Time-Lapse Japan
Series • 2022
OKINAWA: The Holiest Place
Shimizu Daisuke explores the history of Okinawa Prefecture and its holiest place.
Grand Sumo Highlights
Sports • 2016
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.
Sumopedia
Sports • 2020
Sumo Hair Expert
Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Chatroom Japan
Series • 2024
My Temple, My Sanctuary
Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan.
Direct Talk
Series • 2024
Working to Heal Invisible Wounds
Kuwayama Norihiko talks providing psychological care to children traumatized by war.
Where We Call Home New
Series • 2020
Individuals from across the globe who have settled in Japan share insights into their daily lives.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Time-Lapse Japan
Series • 2022
KAIZOKU: Nii Oshima Island
The filmmakers explore the history of the Murakami Kaizoku while showcasing the Nii Oshima Island.
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 • 2022
Cats
The host explores the influence of history and culture on the Japanese language.
Easy Japanese
Series • 2019
I Lost My Wallet
The host teaches how someone can explain something that they didn't intend to do in Japanese.
BOSAI: Be Prepared New
Series • 2021
Preparing an Emergency Backpack
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Series • 2025
NEWSROOM TOKYO
The hosts introduce a collection of productions to provide the latest information on Japan.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Seasoning the Seasons New
Series • 2020
Ishigaki Island:Dreams of Compassion
Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Biz Stream
Series • 2024
Making Forestry More User-Friendly
The hosts share stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations.
Monday, May 19
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Grand Sumo Highlights
Sports • 2016
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.
Sumopedia
Sports • 2020
Sumo Hair Expert
Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Where We Call Home
Series • 2020
Individuals from across the globe who have settled in Japan share insights into their daily lives.
Newsline Asia 24 New
Series • 2019
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.
Magical Japanese
Series • 2022
Cats
The host explores the influence of history and culture on the Japanese language.
Easy Japanese
Series • 2019
I Lost My Wallet
The host teaches how someone can explain something that they didn't intend to do in Japanese.
BOSAI: Be Prepared
Series • 2021
Preparing an Emergency Backpack
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Series • 2025
NEWSROOM TOKYO
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 • 2020
Ishigaki Island:Dreams of Compassion
Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Grand Sumo Highlights
Sports • 2016
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.
Sumopedia
Sports • 2020
Sumo Hair Expert
Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Biz Stream
Series • 2024
Making Forestry More User-Friendly
The hosts share stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations.
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 • 2020
Individuals from across the globe who have settled in Japan share insights into their daily lives.
Newsroom Tokyo New
Series • 2015
NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.
Direct Talk New
Series • 2023
Nakarai Shigeyuki (Shigekix) Breakdancer
News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan
Series • 2023
Inami Shishimai: Inami-chiku, Nanto
A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Series • 2018
Season 1 • Episode 4
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.
Magical Japanese
Series • 2022
Cats
The host explores the influence of history and culture on the Japanese language.
Easy Japanese
Series • 2019
I Lost My Wallet
The host teaches how someone can explain something that they didn't intend to do in Japanese.
BOSAI: Be Prepared
Series • 2021
Preparing an Emergency Backpack
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Series • 2025
NEWSROOM TOKYO
The hosts introduce a collection of productions to provide the latest information on Japan.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Seasoning the Seasons
Series • 2020
Ishigaki Island:Dreams of Compassion
Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Medical Frontiers New
Series • 2025
Capturing Awakenings for Better Sleep
Japan's expanding frontier of medical technology and care.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Where We Call Home
Series • 2020
Individuals from across the globe who have settled in Japan share insights into their daily lives.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Grand Sumo Highlights New
Sports • 2016
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.
Sumopedia
Sports • 2020
Ottsuke(Forearm Block)
Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Magical Japanese
Series • 2022
Cats
The host explores the influence of history and culture on the Japanese language.
Easy Japanese
Series • 2019
I Lost My Wallet
The host teaches how someone can explain something that they didn't intend to do in Japanese.
BOSAI: Be Prepared
Series • 2021
Preparing an Emergency Backpack
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Series • 2025
NEWSROOM TOKYO
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 • 2023
Nakarai Shigeyuki (Shigekix) Breakdancer
News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan
Series • 2023
Inami Shishimai: Inami-chiku, Nanto
A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Series • 2018
Season 1 • Episode 4
The rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts.
Today’s Close-Up
Series • 2025
Japan's COVID Vaccine Woes: Slow Relief, Hard Lessons
Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.
Seasoning the Seasons
Series • 2020
Ishigaki Island:Dreams of Compassion
Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Medical Frontiers
Series • 2025
Capturing Awakenings for Better Sleep
Japan's expanding frontier of medical technology and care.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Where We Call Home
Series • 2020
Individuals from across the globe who have settled in Japan share insights into their daily lives.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Magical Japanese
Series • 2022
Cats
The host explores the influence of history and culture on the Japanese language.
Easy Japanese
Series • 2019
I Lost My Wallet
The host teaches how someone can explain something that they didn't intend to do in Japanese.
BOSAI: Be Prepared
Series • 2021
Preparing an Emergency Backpack
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Series • 2025
NEWSROOM TOKYO
The hosts introduce a collection of productions to provide the latest information on Japan.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Grand Sumo Highlights
Sports • 2016
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.
Sumopedia
Sports • 2020
Ottsuke(Forearm Block)
Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Journeys in Japan New
Series • 2024
Osaka: City of Heart and Soul
Photographer Alfie Goodrich heads to Osaka to explore the food culture and the architecture.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Dining with the Chef New
Series • 2025
Cook Around Japan
Exploring the world view and attraction of Japanese cuisine.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Document 72 Hours New
Series • 2025
A Midsummer Service Area on Awaji Island
Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Medical Frontiers
Series • 2025
Capturing Awakenings for Better Sleep
Japan's expanding frontier of medical technology and care.
Tuesday, May 20
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Grand Sumo Highlights
Sports • 2016
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.
Sumopedia
Sports • 2020
Ottsuke(Forearm Block)
Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Journeys in Japan
Series • 2024
Osaka: City of Heart and Soul
Photographer Alfie Goodrich heads to Osaka to explore the food culture and the architecture.
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 • 2025
Cook Around Japan
Exploring the world view and attraction of Japanese cuisine.
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
A Midsummer Service Area on Awaji Island
Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Grand Sumo Highlights
Sports • 2016
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.
Sumopedia
Sports • 2020
Ottsuke(Forearm Block)
Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Medical Frontiers
Series • 2025
Capturing Awakenings for Better Sleep
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 • 2024
Osaka: City of Heart and Soul
Photographer Alfie Goodrich heads to Osaka to explore the food culture and the architecture.
Newsroom Tokyo New
Series • 2015
NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.
Direct Talk New
Series • 2023
Jenna Gospel Choir Director, Songwriter
Jenna talks about bringing the world together through gospel music.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan
Series • 2023
Namahage: Oga
A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Series • 2021
A Napping Boy Dreams of Monsters
The filmmakers examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.
Newsroom Tokyo New
Series • 2015
NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.
Dining with the Chef
Series • 2025
Cook Around Japan
Exploring the world view and attraction of Japanese cuisine.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Document 72 Hours
Series • 2025
A Midsummer Service Area on Awaji Island
Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Science View New
Series • 2025
Special Episode: Breath-Taking Science - How Intestinal Breathing Could Save Lives
Top Japanese scientists delve into the worlds of technology and natural science.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Journeys in Japan
Series • 2024
Osaka: City of Heart and Soul
Photographer Alfie Goodrich heads to Osaka to explore the food culture and the architecture.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Grand Sumo Highlights New
Sports • 2016
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.
Sumopedia
Sports • 2020
Tokudawara
Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Dining with the Chef
Series • 2025
Cook Around Japan
Exploring the world view and attraction of Japanese cuisine.
Newsroom Tokyo New
Series • 2015
NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.
Direct Talk
Series • 2023
Jenna Gospel Choir Director, Songwriter
Jenna talks about bringing the world together through gospel music.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan
Series • 2023
Namahage: Oga
A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Series • 2021
A Napping Boy Dreams of Monsters
The filmmakers examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.
Today’s Close-Up
Series • 2025
Home-Visit Care Crisis: Emerging Barriers To Aging in Place
Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.
Document 72 Hours
Series • 2025
A Midsummer Service Area on Awaji Island
Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Science View
Series • 2025
Special Episode: Breath-Taking Science - How Intestinal Breathing Could Save Lives
Top Japanese scientists delve into the worlds of technology and natural science.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Journeys in Japan
Series • 2024
Osaka: City of Heart and Soul
Photographer Alfie Goodrich heads to Osaka to explore the food culture and the architecture.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Dining with the Chef
Series • 2025
Cook Around Japan
Exploring the world view and attraction of Japanese cuisine.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Grand Sumo Highlights
Sports • 2016
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.
Sumopedia
Sports • 2020
Tokudawara
Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Dive in Tokyo New
Series • 2022
The hosts explore Tokyo to learn how tradition and latest trends coexist.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Direct Talk New
Series • 2024
Deciphering the Language of Birds
Suzuki Toshitaka, an animal linguist, discusses his research on the language of birds.
Japan’s Top Inventions New
Series • 2018
Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Frontrunners New
Series • 2024
Coconut Entrepreneur: Mizui Yu
The filmmaker explores the work and motivations of top-level professionals.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Science View
Series • 2025
Special Episode: Breath-Taking Science - How Intestinal Breathing Could Save Lives
Top Japanese scientists delve into the worlds of technology and natural science.
Wednesday, May 21
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Grand Sumo Highlights
Sports • 2016
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.
Sumopedia
Sports • 2020
Tokudawara
Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Dive in Tokyo
Series • 2022
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 • 2024
Deciphering the Language of Birds
Suzuki Toshitaka, an animal linguist, discusses his research on the language of birds.
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 • 2024
Coconut Entrepreneur: Mizui Yu
The filmmaker explores the work and motivations of top-level professionals.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Grand Sumo Highlights
Sports • 2016
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.
Sumopedia
Sports • 2020
Tokudawara
Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Science View
Series • 2025
Special Episode: Breath-Taking Science - How Intestinal Breathing Could Save Lives
Top Japanese scientists delve into the worlds of technology and natural science.
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 • 2022
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 • 2023
Takenami Hiroo Nebuta Master
Takenami Hiroo is one of the premier makers of "nebuta", the floats at the Aomori Nebuta Festival.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan
Series • 2023
Oniyo: Kurume
A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Series • 2021
Ritual Purification at Roben Falls
The filmmakers shed light on pilgrims who stop at a waterfall before heading to a sacred mountain.
Newsroom Tokyo New
Series • 2015
NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.
Direct Talk
Series • 2024
Deciphering the Language of Birds
Suzuki Toshitaka, an animal linguist, discusses his research on the language of birds.
Japan’s Top Inventions
Series • 2018
Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Frontrunners
Series • 2024
Coconut Entrepreneur: Mizui Yu
The filmmaker explores the work and motivations of top-level professionals.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo New
Series • 2020
Strawberries
Season 1 • Episode 101
An introduction to Japanese food directly from Tsukiji.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Dive in Tokyo
Series • 2022
The hosts explore Tokyo to learn how tradition and latest trends coexist.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Grand Sumo Highlights New
Sports • 2016
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.
Sumopedia
Sports • 2020
Ceremonial Guards
Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Direct Talk
Series • 2024
Deciphering the Language of Birds
Suzuki Toshitaka, an animal linguist, discusses his research on the language of birds.
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 • 2023
Takenami Hiroo Nebuta Master
Takenami Hiroo is one of the premier makers of "nebuta", the floats at the Aomori Nebuta Festival.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan
Series • 2023
Oniyo: Kurume
A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan.
Treasure Box Japan: Osaka New
Series • 2025
Dotonbori: The Next Hundred Years of Love
Biz Stream
Series • 2024
Making Forestry More User-Friendly
The hosts share stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations.
Frontrunners
Series • 2024
Coconut Entrepreneur: Mizui Yu
The filmmaker explores the work and motivations of top-level professionals.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Series • 2020
Strawberries
Season 1 • Episode 101
An introduction to Japanese food directly from Tsukiji.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Dive in Tokyo
Series • 2022
The hosts explore Tokyo to learn how tradition and latest trends coexist.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Direct Talk
Series • 2024
Deciphering the Language of Birds
Suzuki Toshitaka, an animal linguist, discusses his research on the language of birds.
Japan’s Top Inventions
Series • 2018
Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Grand Sumo Highlights
Sports • 2016
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.
Sumopedia
Sports • 2020
Ceremonial Guards
Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Core Kyoto New
Series • 2015
Modern Architecture
Modern architecture breathes new life into the ancient capital of Kyoto.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Today’s Close-Up New
Series • 2022
Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Japanology Plus New
Series • 2025
Family Restaurants
Host Peter Barakan visits experts in various fields to show Japanese culture from a new perspective.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Series • 2020
Strawberries
Season 1 • Episode 101
An introduction to Japanese food directly from Tsukiji.
Thursday, May 22
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Grand Sumo Highlights
Sports • 2016
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years.
Sumopedia
Sports • 2020
Ceremonial Guards
Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.
NHK Newsline New
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Series • 2018
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NHK World-Japan Special Program
Series • 2018
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Core Kyoto Mini
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Easy Japanese for Work
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The World Heritage Sites in Japan
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Direct Talk
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Where We Call Home New
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Time-Lapse Japan
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Seasoning the Seasons New
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Grand Sumo Highlights
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Easy Japanese
Series • 2019
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Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Easy Japanese
Series • 2019
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Series • 2018
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Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Series • 2022
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Hometown Stories New
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Easy Japanese
Series • 2019
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Series • 2022
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Culture Crossroads
Series • 2025
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Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Series • 2024
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Direct Talk
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Series • 2025
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Series • 2024
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Series • 2022
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Series • 2022
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Where We Call Home
Series • 2020
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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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 • 2024
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Hometown Stories
Series • 2025
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Easy Japanese
Series • 2019
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Journeys in Japan New
Series • 2024
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Dining with the Chef New
Series • 2025
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Document 72 Hours New
Series • 2023
See You in Osaka's Korea Town
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Medical Frontiers
Series • 2025
Things You Should Do To Prevent CKD
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Deeper Look New
Series • 2022
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Dig More Japan!
Series • 2020
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Dining with the Chef Mini
Series • 2020
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Journeys in Japan
Series • 2024
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan and offer travel hints.
Newsline Asia 24 New
Series • 2019
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Dining with the Chef
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Cook Around Japan
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Newsline Asia 24 New
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Document 72 Hours
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NHK Newsline New
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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
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Medical Frontiers
Series • 2025
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NHK News 7 New
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Journeys in Japan
Series • 2024
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan and offer travel hints.
Newsroom Tokyo New
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Direct Talk New
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Series • 2025
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The Beauty of Japanese Swords: Famous Masterpieces
Series • 2024
Steel Works of Art
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Series • 2021
Cooling Off Along Takinogawa River
The filmmakers explore a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo.
Newsroom Tokyo New
Series • 2015
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Dining with the Chef
Series • 2025
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NHK Newsline New
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NHK Newsline New
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Science View New
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The Ultimate Mystery: Delving into the World of Animal Sleep
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NHK Newsline New
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Journeys in Japan
Series • 2024
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan and offer travel hints.
NHK Newsline New
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Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
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
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Dining with the Chef Mini
Series • 2020
Chef Rika cooks alongside two famous chefs to show viewers how to prepare Japanese dishes.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Dining with the Chef
Series • 2025
Cook Around Japan
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Newsroom Tokyo New
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Direct Talk
Series • 2023
Nakajima Ryuta
Nakajima Ryuta shares the secrets of the world's first sustainable system for farming squid.
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Series • 2025
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The filmmakers follow a man who chose not to own a smartphone.
The Beauty of Japanese Swords: Famous Masterpieces
Series • 2024
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Series • 2025
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Series • 2022
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Document 72 Hours
Series • 2023
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NHK Newsline New
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Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Science View
Series • 2024
The Ultimate Mystery: Delving into the World of Animal Sleep
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Journeys in Japan
Series • 2024
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan and offer travel hints.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Dining with the Chef
Series • 2025
Cook Around Japan
Exploring the world view and attraction of Japanese cuisine.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
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 • 2020
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Dive in Tokyo New
Series • 2024
Kamata - A Town with Working-Class Spirit
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Direct Talk New
Series • 2016
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Japan’s Top Inventions New
Series • 2025
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Frontrunners New
Series • 2024
International Mountain Medic: Oshiro Kazue
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Science View
Series • 2024
The Ultimate Mystery: Delving into the World of Animal Sleep
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Kabuki Kool New
Series • 2016
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Dive in Tokyo
Series • 2024
Kamata - A Town with Working-Class Spirit
Newsline Asia 24 New
Series • 2019
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Direct Talk
Series • 2016
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Japan’s Top Inventions
Series • 2025
Lotion Tissues
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Newsline Asia 24 New
Series • 2019
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.
Frontrunners
Series • 2024
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The filmmakers shed light on Dr Oshiro Kazue, a mountain medic treating climbers near Mount Fuji.
NHK Newsline New
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Kabuki Kool
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Series • 2000
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NHK News 7 New
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Dive in Tokyo
Series • 2024
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Direct Talk New
Series • 2023
Kiyokawa Hiroki Lacquer Art Restorer
Kiyokawa Hiroki works to share the traditional restoration method of kintsugi with people in Japan.
Passing the Torch of Peace
Series • 2025
The Beauty of Japanese Swords: Famous Masterpieces
Series • 2024
The Power of a God
The filmmakers take a look at a Japanese sword made by Kuniyuki.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Series • 2021
Airing Laundry at The Local Well
A group of women gather at the local well to do laundry in the shade.
Newsroom Tokyo New
Series • 2015
NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.
Direct Talk
Series • 2016
News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
Japan’s Top Inventions
Series • 2025
Lotion Tissues
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Series • 2024
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Trails to Oishii Tokyo New
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Series • 2024
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Kabuki Kool
Series • 2016
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Series • 2000
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Direct Talk
Series • 2016
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Series • 2025
Lotion Tissues
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Direct Talk
Series • 2023
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Series • 2025
The Beauty of Japanese Swords: Famous Masterpieces
Series • 2024
The Power of a God
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Series • 2021
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Series • 2024
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Series • 2024
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NHK Newsline New
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NHK Newsline New
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Dive in Tokyo
Series • 2024
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Direct Talk
Series • 2016
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Series • 2025
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Kabuki Kool
Series • 2016
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Core Kyoto New
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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NHK WORLD TV Special Program New
Series • 2013
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Japanology Plus New
Series • 2024
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Series • 2025
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Series • 2000
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Newsline Asia 24 New
Series • 2019
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Series • 2013
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Series • 2019
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Japanology Plus
Series • 2024
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Lunch ON!
Series • 2024
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The filmmakers shed light on a young farmer who shares lunch with his grandparents daily.
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Series • 2000
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Series • 2025
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Newsroom Tokyo New
Series • 2015
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Direct Talk New
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Series • 2025
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Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Series • 2019
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Newsroom Tokyo New
Series • 2015
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NHK WORLD TV Special Program
Series • 2013
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Japanology Plus
Series • 2024
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Series • 2000
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Series • 2024
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Core Kyoto
Series • 2025
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Lunch ON!
Series • 2024
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The filmmakers shed light on a young farmer who shares lunch with his grandparents daily.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
NHK WORLD TV Special Program
Series • 2013
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Newsroom Tokyo New
Series • 2015
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Direct Talk
Series • 2023
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Passing the Torch of Peace
Series • 2025
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Series • 2021
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Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Series • 2019
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The filmmakers explore the story behind "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai.
Hometown Stories
Series • 2025
An Ace Soccer Player Lights Up a Small Town
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Easy Japanese
Series • 2019
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Japanology Plus
Series • 2024
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Japan Railway Journal
Series • 2024
The 60th Anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen: The Evolution of High-Speed Rail
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Core Kyoto
Series • 2025
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
NHK WORLD TV Special Program
Series • 2013
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Lunch ON!
Series • 2024
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Asia Insight New
Series • 2023
The Rise in Young Chinese Street Vendors
Young Chinese people laid off from corporate jobs set up business at street stalls to gain income.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
NHK World-Japan Special Program New
Series • 2018
News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Catch Japan New
Series • 2025
The host sheds light on various aspects of Japan that demonstrate the country's innovation.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Japan Railway Journal
Series • 2024
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Friday, May 30
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Seasoning the Seasons
Series • 2022
The Koumi Line: A Highland Railway
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Asia Insight
Series • 2023
The Rise in Young Chinese Street Vendors
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Newsline Asia 24 New
Series • 2019
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours.
NHK World-Japan Special Program
Series • 2018
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Newsline Asia 24 New
Series • 2019
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Catch Japan
Series • 2025
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Document 72 Hours
Series • 2023
See You in Osaka's Korea Town
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Japan Railway Journal
Series • 2024
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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 • 2023
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Newsroom Tokyo New
Series • 2015
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Direct Talk New
Series • 2023
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Series • 2025
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Series • 2024
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Chatroom Japan
Series • 2023
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Greg Dvorak and Ono Kenji explain why they want Japan to legalize same-sex marriages.
Newsroom Tokyo New
Series • 2015
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NHK World-Japan Special Program
Series • 2018
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Catch Japan
Series • 2025
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Design X Stories New
Series • 2025
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Asia Insight
Series • 2023
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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Frontrunners
Series • 2024
International Mountain Medic: Oshiro Kazue
The filmmakers shed light on Dr Oshiro Kazue, a mountain medic treating climbers near Mount Fuji.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
NHK World-Japan Special Program
Series • 2018
News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
Newsroom Tokyo New
Series • 2015
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Direct Talk
Series • 2023
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Series • 2025
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Series • 2024
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Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Series • 2019
Three Beauties of the Present Day
The filmmakers explore how Kitagawa Utamaro illustrated the top three geisha celebrities in Edo.
Medical Frontiers
Series • 2025
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Japan's expanding frontier of medical technology and care.
Catch Japan
Series • 2025
The host sheds light on various aspects of Japan that demonstrate the country's innovation.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Design X Stories
Series • 2025
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Asia Insight
Series • 2023
The Rise in Young Chinese Street Vendors
Young Chinese people laid off from corporate jobs set up business at street stalls to gain income.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
NHK World-Japan Special Program
Series • 2018
News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Chatroom Japan
Series • 2023
A Missing Piece of Happiness
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Japan’s Top Inventions
Series • 2025
Lotion Tissues
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Japanology Plus
Series • 2024
Plastic Models
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Who Will Protect the Last Traditional Village? New
Series • 2024
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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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 • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
The Professionals New
Series • 2024
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Dining with the Chef Mini
Series • 2022
Beef-wrapped Onigiri
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes! Featured recipe: Beef-wrapped Onigiri.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Design X Stories
Series • 2025
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U & I
Series • 2023
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Texico
Series • 2023
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Saturday, May 31
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Yokai New
Series • 2025
UBUME
Cinematic Journey
Series • 2024
Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Eruptions
Core Kyoto Mini
Series • 2021
Hinoki Bark Thatching: The Age-Old Skills for Roofing
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Face to Face New
Series • 2025
Imamura Shogo: Illuminating the Present with Historical Fiction
A trenchant look at Japanese society through interviews with prominent figures.
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life New
Series • 2022
Linear Rainbands
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Design Museum Japan
Series • 2024
Pottery the Times Demand
Kataoka explores Tokoname, a pottery town, and finds the beauty in functional objects.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Who Will Protect the Last Traditional Village?
Series • 2024
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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NHK WORLD TV Special Program
Series • 2013
NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focussing on Japan and Asia.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Yokai
Series • 2025
UBUME
Cinematic Journey
Series • 2024
Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Eruptions
Core Kyoto Mini
Series • 2021
Hinoki Bark Thatching: The Age-Old Skills for Roofing
The filmmakers shed light on the traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Design X Stories
Series • 2025
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U & I
Series • 2023
What Is It Like Not to See?
Texico
Series • 2023
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
The Professionals
Series • 2024
Successful professionals from various fields discuss how they overcame obstacles.
Dining with the Chef Mini
Series • 2022
Beef-wrapped Onigiri
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Face to Face
Series • 2025
Imamura Shogo: Illuminating the Present with Historical Fiction
A trenchant look at Japanese society through interviews with prominent figures.
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
Series • 2022
Linear Rainbands
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Design Museum Japan
Series • 2024
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Who Will Protect the Last Traditional Village?
Series • 2024
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
NHK WORLD TV Special Program
Series • 2013
NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focussing on Japan and Asia.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Darwin’s Amazing Animals New
Series • 2025
Wary Weasel Parenting-Tama River, Japan
Explore the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Japan.
Time-Lapse Journey
Series • 2022
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U & I
Series • 2023
What Is It Like Not to See?
Texico
Series • 2023
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
The Professionals
Series • 2024
Successful professionals from various fields discuss how they overcame obstacles.
Dining with the Chef Mini
Series • 2020
Chef Rika cooks alongside two famous chefs to show viewers how to prepare Japanese dishes.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Yokai
Series • 2025
UBUME
Cinematic Journey
Series • 2024
Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Eruptions
Core Kyoto Mini
Series • 2021
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Face to Face
Series • 2025
Imamura Shogo: Illuminating the Present with Historical Fiction
A trenchant look at Japanese society through interviews with prominent figures.
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
Series • 2022
Linear Rainbands
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Design Museum Japan
Series • 2024
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
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Series • 2024
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
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NHK WORLD TV Special Program
Series • 2013
NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focussing on Japan and Asia.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Darwin’s Amazing Animals
Series • 2025
Wary Weasel Parenting-Tama River, Japan
Explore the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Japan.
Time-Lapse Journey
Series • 2022
Tokachi
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U & I
Series • 2023
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Texico
Series • 2023
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
The Professionals
Series • 2024
Successful professionals from various fields discuss how they overcame obstacles.
Dining with the Chef Mini
Series • 2020
Chef Rika cooks alongside two famous chefs to show viewers how to prepare Japanese dishes.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Face to Face
Series • 2025
Imamura Shogo: Illuminating the Present with Historical Fiction
A trenchant look at Japanese society through interviews with prominent figures.
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
Series • 2022
Linear Rainbands
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Design Museum Japan
Series • 2024
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Yokai
Series • 2025
UBUME
Cinematic Journey
Series • 2024
Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Eruptions
Core Kyoto Mini
Series • 2021
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
58 Stolen Years: Two Siblings on the Road to Freedom New
Series • 2025
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
NHK WORLD Showcase New
Series • 2015
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
J-MELO New
Series • 2024
BRIDEAR and Matsuura Kodai
BRIDEAR, an all-female heavy metal band, and singer Matsuura Kodai perform their top tracks.
Little Charo
Series • 2008
A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.
Japanology Plus Mini
Series • 2024
Frozen Food
A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan
Series • 2023
Yamaguchi: Mother & Child
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Cycle Around Japan New
Series • 2025
Ibaraki - Passion for Tradition
The host visits Ibaraki Prefecture and explores local wisdom and traditions.
Design Ah! neo
Series • 2025
An Assemble special
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Mitateru-Phose: Let’s Change Perspective!
Special • 2025
A compilation of educational tales that cater to the interests of young viewers.
Sunday, June 1
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Somewhere Street New
Series • 2023
Siena
A close-up look at cities around the world, from the eyes of a tourist on foot.
Time-Lapse Journey
Series • 2022
Hirosaki Park
The filmmakers portray the beauty of famous locations across Japan through time-lapse photography.
National Parks of Japan
Series • 2022
Kerama Islands
Wildlife enthusiasts explore 34 national parks across Japan.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Ekiben Japan New
Series • 2025
Core Kyoto Mini
Series • 2021
The Future of Dyeing: Random Beauty Bound in Fabric
The filmmakers shed light on the art of clamp-resist dyeing, which results in unique color patterns.
Easy Japanese for Work New
Series • 2019
Politely Explaining Rules
Zero Waste Life New
Series • 2024
The Plant Rescuer
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
58 Stolen Years: Two Siblings on the Road to Freedom
Series • 2025
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
NHK WORLD Showcase
Series • 2015
Covering a variety of genres.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Somewhere Street
Series • 2023
Siena
A close-up look at cities around the world, from the eyes of a tourist on foot.
Time-Lapse Journey
Series • 2022
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The filmmakers portray the beauty of famous locations across Japan through time-lapse photography.
National Parks of Japan
Series • 2022
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Cycle Around Japan
Series • 2025
Ibaraki - Passion for Tradition
The host visits Ibaraki Prefecture and explores local wisdom and traditions.
Design Ah! neo
Series • 2025
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Mitateru-Phose: Let’s Change Perspective!
Special • 2025
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
J-MELO
Series • 2024
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BRIDEAR, an all-female heavy metal band, and singer Matsuura Kodai perform their top tracks.
Little Charo
Series • 2008
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Japanology Plus Mini
Series • 2024
Frozen Food
A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan
Series • 2023
Yamaguchi: Mother & Child
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Ekiben Japan
Series • 2025
Core Kyoto Mini
Series • 2021
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The filmmakers shed light on the art of clamp-resist dyeing, which results in unique color patterns.
Easy Japanese for Work
Series • 2019
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Series • 2024
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
58 Stolen Years: Two Siblings on the Road to Freedom
Series • 2025
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
NHK WORLD Showcase
Series • 2015
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Cycle Around Japan
Series • 2025
Ibaraki - Passion for Tradition
The host visits Ibaraki Prefecture and explores local wisdom and traditions.
Design Ah! neo
Series • 2025
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Mitateru-Phose: Let’s Change Perspective!
Special • 2025
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
J-MELO
Series • 2024
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BRIDEAR, an all-female heavy metal band, and singer Matsuura Kodai perform their top tracks.
Little Charo
Series • 2008
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Japanology Plus Mini
Series • 2024
Frozen Food
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Series • 2023
Yamaguchi: Mother & Child
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Somewhere Street
Series • 2023
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Time-Lapse Journey
Series • 2022
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National Parks of Japan
Series • 2022
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Ekiben Japan
Series • 2025
Core Kyoto Mini
Series • 2021
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The filmmakers shed light on the art of clamp-resist dyeing, which results in unique color patterns.
Easy Japanese for Work
Series • 2019
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Zero Waste Life
Series • 2024
The Plant Rescuer
Meeting people who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
58 Stolen Years: Two Siblings on the Road to Freedom
Series • 2025
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
NHK WORLD Showcase
Series • 2015
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Cycle Around Japan
Series • 2025
Ibaraki - Passion for Tradition
The host visits Ibaraki Prefecture and explores local wisdom and traditions.
Design Ah! neo
Series • 2025
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Special • 2025
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NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
J-MELO
Series • 2024
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BRIDEAR, an all-female heavy metal band, and singer Matsuura Kodai perform their top tracks.
Little Charo
Series • 2008
A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.
Japanology Plus Mini
Series • 2024
Frozen Food
A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan
Series • 2023
Yamaguchi: Mother & Child
Iwago Mitsuaki records the antics of cats he encounters in various locations across Japan.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Ekiben Japan
Series • 2025
Core Kyoto Mini
Series • 2021
The Future of Dyeing: Random Beauty Bound in Fabric
The filmmakers shed light on the art of clamp-resist dyeing, which results in unique color patterns.
Easy Japanese for Work
Series • 2019
Politely Explaining Rules
Zero Waste Life
Series • 2024
The Plant Rescuer
Meeting people who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.
NHK Newsline New
Series • 2000
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Somewhere Street
Series • 2023
Siena
A close-up look at cities around the world, from the eyes of a tourist on foot.
Time-Lapse Journey
Series • 2022
Hirosaki Park
The filmmakers portray the beauty of famous locations across Japan through time-lapse photography.
National Parks of Japan
Series • 2022
Kerama Islands
Wildlife enthusiasts explore 34 national parks across Japan.
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