NHK World TV Schedule

Ninja Truth New

Series • 2020

Shinobi Rokugu: The Six Essential Tools of the Ninja

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Kabuki Kool New

Series • 2019

Sankyoku: Kabuki Chamber Music

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

Wednesday, December 11

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Chaz Guest / Artist

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

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2024

Landmarks of the Tokyo Tower Area

Shizuka Anderson learns about the history of the Tokyo Tower and explores the Shiba neighborhood.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Ninja Truth

Series • 2020

Shinobi Rokugu: The Six Essential Tools of the Ninja

Magical Japanese

Series • 2021

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.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Frontrunners

Series • 2024

Nebuta Artist: Kitamura Asako

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.

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2024

Miriam Coronel-Ferrer / Peace Negotiator

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

Science View

Series • 2022

It's a Fact - Weather Pains Are Real!

Three major patterns that prompt weather pains; cutlery that brings out the true flavor of food.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

5:17 AM

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

5:18 AM

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2024

Landmarks of the Tokyo Tower Area

Shizuka Anderson learns about the history of the Tokyo Tower and explores the Shiba neighborhood.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

6:27 AM

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Chaz Guest / Artist

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Fishing for Skipjack Tuna in Choshi Bay in Shimosa Province

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.

Ninja Truth

Series • 2020

Shinobi Rokugu: The Six Essential Tools of the Ninja

Series • 2024

Chaz Guest / Artist

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

Kabuki Kool

Series • 2019

Sankyoku: Kabuki Chamber Music

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Ninja Truth

Series • 2020

Shinobi Rokugu: The Six Essential Tools of the Ninja

Magical Japanese

Series • 2021

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.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Miriam Coronel-Ferrer / Peace Negotiator

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Fishing for Skipjack Tuna in Choshi Bay in Shimosa Province

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

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

5:18 PM

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

Ninja Truth

Series • 2020

Shinobi Rokugu: The Six Essential Tools of the Ninja

Magical Japanese

Series • 2021

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.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Fishing for Skipjack Tuna in Choshi Bay in Shimosa Province

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

KAIZOKU: Nii Oshima Island

The filmmakers explore the history of the Murakami Kaizoku while showcasing the Nii Oshima Island.

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Shonai Rice Farmer

A rice farmer from Shonai shares stories of traditional farming and its philosophy.

Kabuki Kool

Series • 2019

Sankyoku: Kabuki Chamber Music

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

Series • 2022

Komeko Rice Flour Dishes

Thursday, December 12

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Yamanaka Masumi / Botanical Artist

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

Core Kyoto

Series • 2024

Tayama Hana Odori: Deities nurture community ties

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

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Design X Stories

Series • 2024

Design Hunting in Nagano

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Japanology Plus

Series • 2024

Uesugi Yozan: An Economic Miracle

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.

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

A Maiko in Kyoto

The filmmakers spotlight the world of geiko and follow a maiko and her journey to becoming a geisha.

Lunch ON!

Series • 2024

New Recruits in the World of Deliciousness (#1328)

Gaining insights into working people by investigating what they eat for lunch.

Dining with the Chef Mini

Series • 2022

Komeko Rice Flour Dishes

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2023

Arief Rabik / Senior Advisor, Environmental Bamboo Foundation

Arief Rabik discusses his eco-business that aims to revitalize forests and rural economies.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2024

Rice flour

Series • 2024

Tayama Hana Odori: Deities nurture community ties

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Yamanaka Masumi / Botanical Artist

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

Lunch ON!

Series • 2024

New Recruits in the World of Deliciousness (#1328)

Gaining insights into working people by investigating what they eat for lunch.

Dining with the Chef Mini

Series • 2022

Komeko Rice Flour Dishes

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Design X Stories

Series • 2024

Design Hunting in Nagano

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Direct Talk

Series • 2023

Arief Rabik / Senior Advisor, Environmental Bamboo Foundation

Arief Rabik discusses his eco-business that aims to revitalize forests and rural economies.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

5:18 PM

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

Design X Stories

Series • 2024

Design Hunting in Nagano

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

KAIZOKU: The Kurushima Straits

The filmmakers explore the history of the Murakami Kaizoku while showcasing the Kurushima Straits.

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

A Maiko in Kyoto

The filmmakers spotlight the world of geiko and follow a maiko and her journey to becoming a geisha.

Lunch ON!

Series • 2024

New Recruits in the World of Deliciousness (#1328)

Gaining insights into working people by investigating what they eat for lunch.

Dining with the Chef Mini

Series • 2022

Komeko Rice Flour Dishes

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Asia Insight New

Series • 2024

The Voiceless Knights Delivering Food: Chengdu, China

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2024

Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong / Doctor

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

Bento Expo New

Series • 2020

Presenting bento ideas sent in from around the world and how to make the most of your leftovers.

Zero Waste Life New

Series • 2023

Local Produce, Local Color

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.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

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.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2023

Yuri Kogen Railway: Getting People Back on Track

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Spiritual Explorers New

Series • 2024

Mt. Gassan: Climbing as a Form of Prayer

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2024

Mie: Comfy Cats Sitting in Laps

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

Friday, December 13

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong / Doctor

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2024

The Voiceless Knights Delivering Food: Chengdu, China

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

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Bento Expo

Series • 2020

Presenting bento ideas sent in from around the world and how to make the most of your leftovers.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2024

Dreams of Mt. Fuji: Hard But Rewarding

Spiritual Explorers

Series • 2024

Mt. Gassan: Climbing as a Form of Prayer

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2024

Mie: Comfy Cats Sitting in Laps

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.

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2023

Rene Silva dos Santos / Founder of Voz das Comunidades

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

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2023

Yuri Kogen Railway: Getting People Back on Track

Bento Expo

Series • 2020

Presenting bento ideas sent in from around the world and how to make the most of your leftovers.

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Bento Expo

Series • 2020

Presenting bento ideas sent in from around the world and how to make the most of your leftovers.

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2023

Local Produce, Local Color

Meeting people who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Direct Talk

Series • 2023

Rene Silva dos Santos / Founder of Voz das Comunidades

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2024

Preventing Blindness With iPS Cells

A look at iPS cells being used to treat eye diseases to address donor shortages.

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.

3:18 PM

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2022

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

KAIZOKU: Seto Inland Sea

The filmmakers explore the history and legacy of the Murakami Kaizoku.

Japanology Plus

Series • 2019

Donburi: Rice Bowls

Host Peter Barakan visits experts in various fields to show Japanese culture from a new perspective.

Spiritual Explorers

Series • 2024

Mt. Gassan: Climbing as a Form of Prayer

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2024

Mie: Comfy Cats Sitting in Laps

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.

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Viewpoint Science

Series • 2023

Describe It in Words

Season 2023 • Episode 7

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2023

Urashima Taro

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Hokusai Truth New

Special • 2024

11:40 PM

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2024

Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Beauty

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Karesansui: A Zen Cosmos for Spiritual Training

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

Saturday, December 14

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Japan’s Top Inventions New

Series • 2024

Artificial Leather / Blood Test Needles

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life New

Series • 2024

How to Survive an Earthquake

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

12:55 AM

Pythagora Switch Mini

Series • 2016

The Twist Twist Song

Anime, songs, exercises and Pythagora tools; this time "The Twist Twist Song."

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Chasing the Chinese Dream in Africa

Series • 2024

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Broadcasters’ Eye

Series • 2024

Leveling up the Priesthood: Noda Yoshiki, Rinsho-ji Temple

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2024

Artificial Leather / Blood Test Needles

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

3:40 AM

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

How to Survive an Earthquake

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

Pythagora Switch Mini

Series • 2016

The Twist Twist Song

Anime, songs, exercises and Pythagora tools; this time "The Twist Twist Song."

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Cycle Around Japan

Series • 2023

Tokyo's Islands Niijima and Hachijojima

A cycle tour of two remote islands that lie within Tokyo's city limits.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2022

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Viewpoint Science

Series • 2023

Describe It in Words

Season 2023 • Episode 7

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2023

Urashima Taro

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Hokusai Truth

Special • 2024

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2024

Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Beauty

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Karesansui: A Zen Cosmos for Spiritual Training

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Chasing the Chinese Dream in Africa

Series • 2024

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Broadcasters’ Eye

Series • 2024

Leveling up the Priesthood: Noda Yoshiki, Rinsho-ji Temple

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

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.

Viewpoint Science

Series • 2023

Describe It in Words

Season 2023 • Episode 7

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2023

Urashima Taro

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Hometown Stories New

Series • 2024

Plum Promoter-in-Chief

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

10:37 AM

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

I Prefer Outside

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

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain And Refinement Of Use

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

10:45 AM

Wild Hokkaido! New

Series • 2021

Traversing The Shiretoko Mountain Range

The hosts showcase breathtaking images of the wildlife of Hokkaido, Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Hokusai Truth

Special • 2024

11:40 AM

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2024

Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Beauty

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Karesansui: A Zen Cosmos for Spiritual Training

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Cycle Around Japan

Series • 2023

Tokyo's Islands Niijima and Hachijojima

A cycle tour of two remote islands that lie within Tokyo's city limits.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Making Forestry More User-Friendly

The hosts share stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations.

Viewpoint Science

Series • 2023

Describe It in Words

Season 2023 • Episode 7

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2023

Urashima Taro

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Hometown Stories

Series • 2024

Plum Promoter-in-Chief

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

5:37 PM

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

I Prefer Outside

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

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain And Refinement Of Use

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

Wild Hokkaido!

Series • 2021

Traversing The Shiretoko Mountain Range

The hosts showcase breathtaking images of the wildlife of Hokkaido, Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Hokusai Truth

Special • 2024

6:40 PM

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2024

Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Beauty

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Karesansui: A Zen Cosmos for Spiritual Training

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

9:50 PM

Japanology Plus

Series • 2019

Donburi: Rice Bowls

Host Peter Barakan visits experts in various fields to show Japanese culture from a new perspective.

9:55 PM

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Shimane: Pure Water and Tradition

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.

Darwin’s Amazing Animals New

Series • 2024

The Great Magician of the Sea-Bryde's Whale, Thailand

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

10:35 PM

Time-Lapse Journey

Series • 2022

Amakusa

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

Texico

Series • 2023

Season 1 • Episode 7

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in daily life.

U & I

Series • 2023

He Might End Up Alone

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Somewhere Street New

Series • 2023

Guimaraes

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

National Parks of Japan

Series • 2022

Kerama Islands

Sunday, December 15

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Hometown Stories

Series • 2024

Plum Promoter-in-Chief

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

12:37 AM

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

I Prefer Outside

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

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain And Refinement Of Use

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

12:45 AM

Wild Hokkaido!

Series • 2021

Traversing The Shiretoko Mountain Range

The hosts showcase breathtaking images of the wildlife of Hokkaido, Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

3:50 AM

Japanology Plus

Series • 2019

Donburi: Rice Bowls

Host Peter Barakan visits experts in various fields to show Japanese culture from a new perspective.

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Shimane: Pure Water and Tradition

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.

Hometown Stories

Series • 2024

Plum Promoter-in-Chief

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

4:37 AM

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

I Prefer Outside

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

4:40 AM

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain And Refinement Of Use

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

4:45 AM

Wild Hokkaido!

Series • 2021

Traversing The Shiretoko Mountain Range

The hosts showcase breathtaking images of the wildlife of Hokkaido, Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Darwin’s Amazing Animals

Series • 2024

The Great Magician of the Sea-Bryde's Whale, Thailand

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

5:35 AM

Time-Lapse Journey

Series • 2022

Amakusa

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

Texico

Series • 2023

Season 1 • Episode 7

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in daily life.

U & I

Series • 2023

He Might End Up Alone

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Somewhere Street

Series • 2023

Guimaraes

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

National Parks of Japan

Series • 2022

Kerama Islands

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Documentary 360

Series • 2024

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Global Agenda

Series • 2024

Turning Point: Monetary Policy in Japan and the US

Hotly debated discussions by world leaders challenge the issues Japan and the world face today.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Darwin’s Amazing Animals

Series • 2024

The Great Magician of the Sea-Bryde's Whale, Thailand

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

9:35 AM

Time-Lapse Journey

Series • 2022

Amakusa

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

Texico

Series • 2023

Season 1 • Episode 7

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in daily life.

U & I

Series • 2023

He Might End Up Alone

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

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

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Shimane: Pure Water and Tradition

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.

Documentary 360

Series • 2024

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

2:10 PM

Global Agenda

Series • 2024

Turning Point: Monetary Policy in Japan and the US

Hotly debated discussions by world leaders challenge the issues Japan and the world face today.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

J-MELO

Series • 2024

Kishita Kohshi and BAND JA NAIMON! MAXX NAKAYOSHI

Keeping up to date with the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

3:40 PM

Easy Japanese for Work

Series • 2021

Fielding an Urgent Request on the Phone

3:55 PM

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Shimane: Pure Water and Tradition

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.

Darwin’s Amazing Animals

Series • 2024

The Great Magician of the Sea-Bryde's Whale, Thailand

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

4:35 PM

Time-Lapse Journey

Series • 2022

Amakusa

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

Texico

Series • 2023

Season 1 • Episode 7

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in daily life.

U & I

Series • 2023

He Might End Up Alone

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2024

Artificial Leather / Blood Test Needles

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

How to Survive an Earthquake

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

Pythagora Switch Mini

Series • 2016

The Twist Twist Song

Anime, songs, exercises and Pythagora tools; this time "The Twist Twist Song."

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Somewhere Street

Series • 2023

Guimaraes

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

National Parks of Japan

Series • 2022

Kerama Islands

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Activate Your Japanese New

Series • 2022

Taking a Step Forward

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

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2022

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Monday, December 16

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Bizen Ware Potter

An artist from Okayama Prefecture shares how he uses local clay to create a new kind of pottery.

Biz Stream

Series • 2024

Making Forestry More User-Friendly

The hosts share stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2022

Miyazaki Manabu Photographer

Miyazaki Manabu, a wildlife photographer, shares his thoughts on how humans and animals can coexist.

J-MELO

Series • 2024

Kishita Kohshi and BAND JA NAIMON! MAXX NAKAYOSHI

Activate Your Japanese

Series • 2022

Taking a Step Forward

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

The filmmakers shed light on Japan's multicultural society and foreigners's perspectives on Japan.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2024

US Presidential Election in 2024

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.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Direct Talk

Series • 2022

Miyazaki Manabu Photographer

Miyazaki Manabu, a wildlife photographer, shares his thoughts on how humans and animals can coexist.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Hometown Stories

Series • 2024

Plum Promoter-in-Chief

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

2:27 PM

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

I Prefer Outside

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

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain And Refinement Of Use

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

2:35 PM

Wild Hokkaido!

Series • 2021

Traversing The Shiretoko Mountain Range

The hosts showcase breathtaking images of the wildlife of Hokkaido, Japan.

One-Day Chefs Bring Cultures Together

The filmmakers shed light on Japan's multicultural society and foreigners's perspectives on Japan.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2024

US Presidential Election in 2024

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.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

Jomon: The Sannai Maruyama Site

Shimizu Daisuke explores the Sannai Maruyama site, established during the Jomon period.

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Bizen Ware Potter

An artist from Okayama Prefecture shares how he uses local clay to create a new kind of pottery.

Hometown Stories

Series • 2024

Plum Promoter-in-Chief

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

6:57 PM

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

I Prefer Outside

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Journeys in Japan New

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.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2024

Helping Ukrainian Evacuees Learn Japanese

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

Dining with the Chef New

Series • 2022

Authentic Japanese Cooking/Matsukaze Chicken Loaf

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.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Document 72 Hours New

Series • 2023

At a Small Kobe Okonomiyaki Shop

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

The Seasons of Yamato

Series • 2021

Winter Solstice (Touji) / The 24 Solar Terms

Tuesday, December 17

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Shiretoko Underwater Photographer

The filmmakers shed light on an underwater photographer who dives among the ice floes of Shiretoko.

Deeper Look

Series • 2024

Tatsumi Yuki Part2

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

3:45 AM

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

How to Survive an Earthquake

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2022

Mayuzumi Madoka Haiku Poet

Mayuzumi Madoka, a haiku poet, talks about the power of poetry during times of crisis.

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2024

Acupuncture to Improve Quality of Life

How acupuncture and moxibustion improve stroke aftereffects, atopic dermatitis and other issues.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

5:17 AM

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

5:18 AM

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2024

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

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

6:27 AM

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Helping Ukrainian Evacuees Learn Japanese

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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.

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2022

Authentic Japanese Cooking/Matsukaze Chicken Loaf

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.

8:15 AM

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Helping Ukrainian Evacuees Learn Japanese

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

Deeper Look

Series • 2024

Tatsumi Yuki Part2

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

11:45 AM

Dig More Japan!

Series • 2024

Sky High Japan

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

The Seasons of Yamato

Series • 2021

Winter Solstice (Touji) / The 24 Solar Terms

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2022

Authentic Japanese Cooking/Matsukaze Chicken Loaf

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.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Direct Talk

Series • 2022

Mayuzumi Madoka Haiku Poet

Mayuzumi Madoka, a haiku poet, talks about the power of poetry during times of crisis.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Biz Stream

Series • 2024

Making Forestry More User-Friendly

The hosts share stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2022

Authentic Japanese Cooking/Matsukaze Chicken Loaf

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.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

Jomon: The Oyu Stone Circle

Shimizu Daisuke explores the Oyu Stone Circles, one of the greatest mysteries for archaeologists.

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Shiretoko Underwater Photographer

The filmmakers shed light on an underwater photographer who dives among the ice floes of Shiretoko.

Deeper Look

Series • 2024

Tatsumi Yuki Part2

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

6:45 PM

Dig More Japan!

Series • 2024

Sky High Japan

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

The Seasons of Yamato

Series • 2021

Winter Solstice (Touji) / The 24 Solar Terms

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

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

Lomorpich Rithy / Festival Director of BonnPhum

Lomorpich Rithy founded a festival called BonnPhum to protect Cambodian traditional arts.

Ninja Truth New

Series • 2020

Poison and Medicine: The Ninja's Double-Sided Coin

Magical Japanese New

Series • 2021

8:55 PM

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Setsubun: Out With The Demons And In With Fortune

The filmmakers shed light on how Kyotoites hold rites to expel calamity on Lunar New Year's Eve.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Frontrunners New

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.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Science View

Series • 2024

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.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Kabuki Kool New

Series • 2019

Kabuki Dance for Tachiyaku Male Roles

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

Wednesday, December 18

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Lomorpich Rithy / Festival Director of BonnPhum

Lomorpich Rithy founded a festival called BonnPhum to protect Cambodian traditional arts.

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.

Ninja Truth

Series • 2020

Poison and Medicine: The Ninja's Double-Sided Coin

Magical Japanese

Series • 2021

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Setsubun: Out With The Demons And In With Fortune

The filmmakers shed light on how Kyotoites hold rites to expel calamity on Lunar New Year's Eve.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

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.

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Lomorpich Rithy / Festival Director of BonnPhum

Lomorpich Rithy founded a festival called BonnPhum to protect Cambodian traditional arts.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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.

Ninja Truth

Series • 2020

Poison and Medicine: The Ninja's Double-Sided Coin

Magical Japanese

Series • 2021

7:55 AM

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Setsubun: Out With The Demons And In With Fortune

The filmmakers shed light on how Kyotoites hold rites to expel calamity on Lunar New Year's Eve.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

8:15 AM

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Lomorpich Rithy / Festival Director of BonnPhum

Lomorpich Rithy founded a festival called BonnPhum to protect Cambodian traditional arts.

Kabuki Kool

Series • 2019

Kabuki Dance for Tachiyaku Male Roles

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Ninja Truth

Series • 2020

Poison and Medicine: The Ninja's Double-Sided Coin

Magical Japanese

Series • 2021

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Setsubun: Out With The Demons And In With Fortune

The filmmakers shed light on how Kyotoites hold rites to expel calamity on Lunar New Year's Eve.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Indira Ranamagar / Founder of Prisoner's Assistance Nepal

Indira Ranamagar discusses her organization's efforts to improve the rights of prisoners' children.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2022

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

Ninja Truth

Series • 2020

Poison and Medicine: The Ninja's Double-Sided Coin

Magical Japanese

Series • 2021

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Setsubun: Out With The Demons And In With Fortune

The filmmakers shed light on how Kyotoites hold rites to expel calamity on Lunar New Year's Eve.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

Jomon Dogu

Shimizu Daisuke examines clay figurines called dogu from the Jomon period.

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Tsugaru Snow Railway

The filmmakers journey along the Tsugaru Railway in the snow-blanketed region of Aomori Prefecture.

Kabuki Kool

Series • 2019

Kabuki Dance for Tachiyaku Male Roles

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Core Kyoto New

Series • 2021

The Forests of Keihoku: Nature's Blessings Sustain The Ancient Capital

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2024

Basil Twist / Puppeteer

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

Design X Stories New

Series • 2024

Inspired by Nature's Strength

Shaula and Andrea Pompilio explore designs inspired by nature.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Japanology Plus New

Series • 2024

Kumano: Journey of a Maverick Scholar

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.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2014

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.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Lunch ON! New

Series • 2020

Delivery Soba Lunch

Gaining insights into working people by investigating what they eat for lunch.

Dining with the Chef Mini

Series • 2022

Buttered Mackerel with Ponzu

Thursday, December 19

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

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.

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Mino Washi Makers

The filmmakers present a conversation between a local couple about the art of Japanese papermaking.

Lunch ON!

Series • 2020

Delivery Soba Lunch

Gaining insights into working people by investigating what they eat for lunch.

Dining with the Chef Mini

Series • 2022

Buttered Mackerel with Ponzu

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2024

Nicolas Huchet: Founder of My Human Kit

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2014

Core Kyoto

Series • 2021

The Forests of Keihoku: Nature's Blessings Sustain The Ancient Capital

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Basil Twist / Puppeteer

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

Lunch ON!

Series • 2020

Delivery Soba Lunch

Gaining insights into working people by investigating what they eat for lunch.

Dining with the Chef Mini

Series • 2022

Buttered Mackerel with Ponzu

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Design X Stories

Series • 2024

Inspired by Nature's Strength

Shaula and Andrea Pompilio explore designs inspired by nature.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Nicolas Huchet: Founder of My Human Kit

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Mino Washi Makers

The filmmakers present a conversation between a local couple about the art of Japanese papermaking.

Lunch ON!

Series • 2020

Delivery Soba Lunch

Gaining insights into working people by investigating what they eat for lunch.

Dining with the Chef Mini

Series • 2022

Buttered Mackerel with Ponzu

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Asia Insight New

Series • 2023

Herding Above the Clouds: Pakistan

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2016

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

Bento Expo New

Series • 2024

Season9: Episode12

Season 9 • Episode 12

Presenting bento ideas sent in from around the world and how to make the most of your leftovers.

Zero Waste Life New

Series • 2023

Bicycle Upcycle Cycle

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.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

JIB Program New

Series • 2015

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2024

Branching Out with the Shin-Yokohama Line

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Rene and Me New

Series • 2024

Friday, December 20

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Direct Talk

Series • 2016

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2023

Herding Above the Clouds: Pakistan

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

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Bento Expo

Series • 2024

Season9: Episode12

Season 9 • Episode 12

Presenting bento ideas sent in from around the world and how to make the most of your leftovers.

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2023

Bicycle Upcycle Cycle

Meeting people who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

JIB Program

Series • 2015

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2024

Rene and Me

Series • 2024

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2024

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

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2024

Branching Out with the Shin-Yokohama Line

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

5:17 AM

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

5:18 AM

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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Asia Insight

Series • 2023

Herding Above the Clouds: Pakistan

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

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

6:27 AM

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Direct Talk

Series • 2016

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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.

Bento Expo

Series • 2024

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Season 9 • Episode 12

Presenting bento ideas sent in from around the world and how to make the most of your leftovers.

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2023

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

8:15 AM

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

JIB Program

Series • 2015

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

9:15 AM

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

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.

10:15 AM

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Asia Insight

Series • 2023

Herding Above the Clouds: Pakistan

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Direct Talk

Series • 2016

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

Rene and Me

Series • 2024

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Bento Expo

Series • 2024

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Season 9 • Episode 12

Presenting bento ideas sent in from around the world and how to make the most of your leftovers.

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2023

Bicycle Upcycle Cycle

Meeting people who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2024

Acupuncture to Improve Quality of Life

How acupuncture and moxibustion improve stroke aftereffects, atopic dermatitis and other issues.

JIB Program

Series • 2015

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

3:18 PM

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

Today’s Close-Up

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.

4:18 PM

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

4:30 PM

Asia Insight

Series • 2023

Herding Above the Clouds: Pakistan

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

5:18 PM

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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Bento Expo

Series • 2024

Season9: Episode12

Season 9 • Episode 12

Presenting bento ideas sent in from around the world and how to make the most of your leftovers.

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2023

Bicycle Upcycle Cycle

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.

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2024

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

A variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

Japanology Plus

Series • 2020

Osechi: New Year's Food

Host Peter Barakan visits experts in various fields to show Japanese culture from a new perspective.

Rene and Me

Series • 2024

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

The People Among the Plastic: Excess in the Anthropocene New

Special • 2024

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2024

Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Beauty

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities

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

Saturday, December 21

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Japan’s Top Inventions New

Series • 2024

Tactile Paving / Crab Stick Machines

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life New

Series • 2024

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

12:55 AM

Pythagora Switch Mini

Series • 2015

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

The People Among the Plastic: Excess in the Anthropocene

Special • 2024

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.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2024

Tactile Paving / Crab Stick Machines

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

3:40 AM

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

How to Survive a Flood

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

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2024

Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Beauty

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

The People Among the Plastic: Excess in the Anthropocene

Special • 2024

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.

Biz Stream New

Series • 2024

Making Forestry More User-Friendly

The hosts share stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations.

Viewpoint Science

Series • 2023

Try to Sort Them

Season 2023 • Episode 8

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2023

The Magic Raccoonkettle

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Hometown Stories New

Series • 2023

Countryside Diaries

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

Nun’s Seasonal Calendar

Series • 2022

December

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Braided Cords: Bit Players That Shine

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

10:45 AM

Wild Hokkaido! New

Series • 2024

Suburban Cycling in Search of Autumn Foliage

The hosts showcase breathtaking images of the wildlife of Hokkaido, Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Samurai Wisdom

Series • 2024

Yagyu Munenori

11:40 AM

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2024

Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Beauty

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Cycle Around Japan

Series • 2018

Shizuoka - A Ride through History

Bicycle touring around the world.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

The People Among the Plastic: Excess in the Anthropocene

Special • 2024

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

2:10 PM

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.

Cycle Around Japan

Series • 2018

Shizuoka - A Ride through History

Bicycle touring around the world.

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.

Viewpoint Science

Series • 2023

Try to Sort Them

Season 2023 • Episode 8

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2023

The Magic Raccoonkettle

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Hometown Stories

Series • 2023

Countryside Diaries

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

Nun’s Seasonal Calendar

Series • 2022

December

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Braided Cords: Bit Players That Shine

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

Wild Hokkaido!

Series • 2024

Suburban Cycling in Search of Autumn Foliage

The hosts showcase breathtaking images of the wildlife of Hokkaido, Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Samurai Wisdom

Series • 2024

Yagyu Munenori

6:40 PM

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2024

Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Beauty

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

9:50 PM

Japanology Plus

Series • 2020

Osechi: New Year's Food

Host Peter Barakan visits experts in various fields to show Japanese culture from a new perspective.

9:55 PM

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Seto Inland Sea: Two Cat Islands

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 • 2024

THE ANIME STUDIO CloverWorks

Season 1 • Episode 16

Texico

Series • 2023

Season 1 • Episode 8

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in daily life.

U & I

Series • 2023

It's Sad That She Can't Hear

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Somewhere Street New

Series • 2024

Seoul

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

Sunday, December 22

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Hometown Stories

Series • 2023

Countryside Diaries

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

Nun’s Seasonal Calendar

Series • 2022

December

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Braided Cords: Bit Players That Shine

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

12:45 AM

Wild Hokkaido!

Series • 2024

Suburban Cycling in Search of Autumn Foliage

The hosts showcase breathtaking images of the wildlife of Hokkaido, Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

3:50 AM

Japanology Plus

Series • 2020

Osechi: New Year's Food

Host Peter Barakan visits experts in various fields to show Japanese culture from a new perspective.

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Seto Inland Sea: Two Cat Islands

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.

Hometown Stories

Series • 2023

Countryside Diaries

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

Nun’s Seasonal Calendar

Series • 2022

December

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

4:40 AM

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Braided Cords: Bit Players That Shine

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

4:45 AM

Wild Hokkaido!

Series • 2024

Suburban Cycling in Search of Autumn Foliage

The hosts showcase breathtaking images of the wildlife of Hokkaido, Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Anime Manga Explosion

Series • 2024

THE ANIME STUDIO CloverWorks

Season 1 • Episode 16

Texico

Series • 2023

Season 1 • Episode 8

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in daily life.

U & I

Series • 2023

It's Sad That She Can't Hear

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Somewhere Street

Series • 2024

Seoul

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Documentary 360

Series • 2024

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

J-Flicks

Series • 2024

Cannes 2024 / 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 • 2024

THE ANIME STUDIO CloverWorks

Season 1 • Episode 16

Texico

Series • 2023

Season 1 • Episode 8

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in daily life.

U & I

Series • 2023

It's Sad That She Can't Hear

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

J-MELO

Series • 2024

CANDY TUNE and Inaba Manaka

Keeping up to date with the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

Pythagora Switch Mini

Series • 2015

Discovering unique ways of thinking through anime, songs, exercises and Pythagora tools.

10:45 AM

Easy Japanese for Work New

Series • 2021

Determining What Is Worrying A Client

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Somewhere Street

Series • 2024

Seoul

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2024

Tactile Paving / Crab Stick Machines

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

12:40 PM

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

How to Survive a Flood

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

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Seto Inland Sea: Two Cat Islands

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.

Documentary 360

Series • 2024

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

2:10 PM

J-Flicks

Series • 2024

Cannes 2024 / 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

Series • 2024

CANDY TUNE and Inaba Manaka

Keeping up to date with the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

3:40 PM

Easy Japanese for Work

Series • 2021

Determining What Is Worrying A Client

3:55 PM

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Seto Inland Sea: Two Cat Islands

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

Series • 2024

THE ANIME STUDIO CloverWorks

Season 1 • Episode 16

Texico

Series • 2023

Season 1 • Episode 8

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in daily life.

U & I

Series • 2023

It's Sad That She Can't Hear

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2024

Tactile Paving / Crab Stick Machines

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

How to Survive a Flood

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

Pythagora Switch Mini

Series • 2015

Discovering unique ways of thinking through anime, songs, exercises and Pythagora tools.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Somewhere Street

Series • 2024

Seoul

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

7:23 PM

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2024

Where We Call Home New

Series • 2023

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.

8:10 PM

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

A variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2016

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

Learn Japanese From the News

Series • 2024

Torrential Rain Causes Flooding at Subway Station

Japanese language experts review a news story about flooded subway stations in Tokyo.

8:40 PM

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

I Went To Listen To a Piano Recital

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

Culture Crossroads New

Series • 2024

BOSAI: Be Prepared: Children's Needs in Disasters

The filmmakers shed light on Japan's multicultural society and foreigners's perspectives on Japan.

8:55 PM

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2024

US Presidential Election in 2024

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.

9:10 PM

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

9:23 PM

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Shimane:Izumo

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

Seasoning the Seasons New

Series • 2016

Exploring Japan's long history; today: Shrakawa-go, thatched-roofed world heritage site.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2022

Biz Stream

Series • 2024

Making Forestry More User-Friendly

The hosts share stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

A variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life in Japan and around the world.

Short Program

Series • 2001

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

Today’s Close-Up New

Series • 2022

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Monday, December 23

Features a grand piano sitting on the seventh floor of a station building overlooking Kyoto Tower.

Learn Japanese From the News

Series • 2024

Torrential Rain Causes Flooding at Subway Station

Japanese language experts review a news story about flooded subway stations in Tokyo.

1:40 AM

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

I Went To Listen To a Piano Recital

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

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2024

BOSAI: Be Prepared: Children's Needs in Disasters

The filmmakers shed light on Japan's multicultural society and foreigners's perspectives on Japan.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2024

US Presidential Election in 2024

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.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION New

Series • 2024

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2022

Seasoning the Seasons

Series • 2016

Exploring Japan's long history; today: Shrakawa-go, thatched-roofed world heritage site.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Hyoge Matsuri: Kagawa-cho

A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan.

The Masterpieces of Ukiyo-E Producer Tsutaju

Series • 2024

The host sheds light on the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a ukiyo-e artist from the Edo Period.

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Kagura Mask Maker

The filmmakers shed light on a Kagura expert in Yunotsu who dances and makes Kagura masks.

Today’s Close-Up

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.

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Shimane:Izumo

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2023

Bitoh Tomomi Personal Trainer / Ultramarathon Runner

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

J-MELO

Series • 2024

CANDY TUNE and Inaba Manaka

Keeping up to date with the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Where We Call Home

Series • 2023

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.

Origami Magic

Series • 2023

The Magical World of Origami Miniatures

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Hyoge Matsuri: Kagawa-cho

A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan.

Direct Talk

Series • 2016

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

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.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Learn Japanese From the News

Series • 2024

Torrential Rain Causes Flooding at Subway Station

Japanese language experts review a news story about flooded subway stations in Tokyo.

7:40 AM

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

I Went To Listen To a Piano Recital

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

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2024

BOSAI: Be Prepared: Children's Needs in Disasters

The filmmakers shed light on Japan's multicultural society and foreigners's perspectives on Japan.

7:55 AM

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2024

US Presidential Election in 2024

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.

My Street Piano

Series • 2023

Kyoto

Features a grand piano sitting on the seventh floor of a station building overlooking Kyoto Tower.

Seasoning the Seasons

Series • 2016

Exploring Japan's long history; today: Shrakawa-go, thatched-roofed world heritage site.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2024

Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Beauty

Ramen Japan

Series • 2023

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

Medical Frontiers New

Series • 2024

ICIs: Key to Surviving Cancer

Season 2 •

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.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Short Program

Series • 2001

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

Where We Call Home

Series • 2023

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.

Japan Delish

Series • 2024

Direct Talk

Series • 2016

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

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2022

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Origami Magic

Series • 2023

The Magical World of Origami Miniatures

1:25 PM

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2024

Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Beauty

Direct Talk

Series • 2023

Bitoh Tomomi Personal Trainer / Ultramarathon Runner

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

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.

Hometown Stories

Series • 2023

Countryside Diaries

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

2:20 PM

Nun’s Seasonal Calendar

Series • 2022

December

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Braided Cords: Bit Players That Shine

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

2:35 PM

Wild Hokkaido!

Series • 2024

Suburban Cycling in Search of Autumn Foliage

The hosts showcase breathtaking images of the wildlife of Hokkaido, Japan.

2:50 PM

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

A variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

2:55 PM

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Kagura Mask Maker

The filmmakers shed light on a Kagura expert in Yunotsu who dances and makes Kagura masks.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

My Street Piano

Series • 2023

Kyoto

Features a grand piano sitting on the seventh floor of a station building overlooking Kyoto Tower.

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2024

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2022

Learn Japanese From the News

Series • 2024

Torrential Rain Causes Flooding at Subway Station

Japanese language experts review a news story about flooded subway stations in Tokyo.

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

I Went To Listen To a Piano Recital

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

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2024

BOSAI: Be Prepared: Children's Needs in Disasters

The filmmakers shed light on Japan's multicultural society and foreigners's perspectives on Japan.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2024

US Presidential Election in 2024

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.

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Shimane:Izumo

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

OKINAWA: Homes

Shimizu Daisuke examines Okinawa's past and present through time-lapse footage of local homes.

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Kagura Mask Maker

The filmmakers shed light on a Kagura expert in Yunotsu who dances and makes Kagura masks.

Today’s Close-Up

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.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

9:25 PM

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Shimane: Pure Water and Tradition

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

Document 72 Hours New

Series • 2023

A Quiet Pier in Minamiboso

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.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2022

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2024

ICIs: Key to Surviving Cancer

Season 2 •

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.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Short Program

Series • 2001

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

Deeper Look New

Series • 2022

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

11:45 PM

Dig More Japan!

Series • 2024

Glass Enchantment

The filmmakers shed light on a variety of containers and works of art created with glass in Japan.

The Seasons of Yamato

Series • 2021

Winter Solstice (Touji) / The 24 Solar Terms

Tuesday, December 24

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Ramen Japan

Series • 2023

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Saving as Many Lives as Possible

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

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.

My Street Piano

Series • 2023

Okinawa

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2011

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.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION New

Series • 2024

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2022

Document 72 Hours

Series • 2023

A Quiet Pier in Minamiboso

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.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Gojinjo Taiko: Nafune-machi

A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan.

The Masterpieces of Ukiyo-E Producer Tsutaju

Series • 2024

The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei

The host sheds light on the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a ukiyo-e artist from the Edo Period.

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Ureshino Tea Grower

An aerial journey across 21st century Japan.

Deeper Look

Series • 2022

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

3:45 AM

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

How to Survive a Flood

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Shimane: Pure Water and Tradition

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2023

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

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2024

ICIs: Key to Surviving Cancer

Season 2 •

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.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

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.

Origami Magic

Series • 2023

The Magical World of Paper Fantasy Creations

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Gojinjo Taiko: Nafune-machi

A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan.

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Saving as Many Lives as Possible

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

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.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2011

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.

My Street Piano

Series • 2023

Okinawa

Document 72 Hours

Series • 2023

A Quiet Pier in Minamiboso

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.

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2024

Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Beauty

Ramen Japan

Series • 2023

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

Science View New

Series • 2024

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.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

11:45 AM

Dig More Japan!

Series • 2024

Glass Enchantment

The filmmakers shed light on a variety of containers and works of art created with glass in Japan.

The filmmakers shed light on pilgrims who stop at a waterfall before heading to a sacred mountain.

Biz Stream

Series • 2024

Making Forestry More User-Friendly

The hosts share stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations.

Document 72 Hours

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2022

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2011

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.

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Shimane: Pure Water and Tradition

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

OKINAWA: The Holiest Place

Shimizu Daisuke explores the history of Okinawa Prefecture and its holiest place.

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Ureshino Tea Grower

An aerial journey across 21st century Japan.

Deeper Look

Series • 2022

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

6:45 PM

Dig More Japan!

Series • 2024

Glass Enchantment

The filmmakers shed light on a variety of containers and works of art created with glass in Japan.

The Seasons of Yamato

Series • 2021

Winter Solstice (Touji) / The 24 Solar Terms

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

7:23 PM

Short Program

Series • 2001

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

Dive in Tokyo New

Series • 2024

Fussa - American Vibes and Multicultural Charm

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.

8:10 PM

Japan Delish

Series • 2024

Direct Talk New

Series • 2016

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

Through the Kitchen Window New

Series • 2018

The filmmakers explore the daily lives and food interests of individuals throughout Japan.

Magical Japanese New

Series • 2021

8:55 PM

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Jidai Matsuri: A Parade of Period Costumes Through the Ages

The filmmakers shed light on the Jidai Matsuri, a festival where people parade in period costumes.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

9:10 PM

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2024

Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Beauty

9:25 PM

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Seto Inland Sea: Two Cat Islands

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

Frontrunners New

Series • 2023

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.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2022

Science View

Series • 2024

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.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Short Program

Series • 2001

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

Kabuki Kool New

Series • 2015

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

Wednesday, December 25

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Ramen Japan

Series • 2023

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2016

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

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2024

Fussa - American Vibes and Multicultural Charm

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.

My Street Piano

Series • 2023

Asahikawa

Through the Kitchen Window

Series • 2018

The filmmakers explore the daily lives and food interests of individuals throughout Japan.

Magical Japanese

Series • 2021

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Jidai Matsuri: A Parade of Period Costumes Through the Ages

The filmmakers shed light on the Jidai Matsuri, a festival where people parade in period costumes.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION New

Series • 2024

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2022

Frontrunners

Series • 2023

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.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Sawara Taisai: Sawara

A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan.

The Masterpieces of Ukiyo-E Producer Tsutaju

Series • 2024

Woman with a Glass Noisemaker

The filmmaker takes a closer look at Kitagawa Utamaro's "Woman with a Glass Noisemaker".

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Hot Spring Doctor

A hot spring doctor in Noboribetsu shares how he manages the resort town's water sources.

Kabuki Kool

Series • 2015

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Seto Inland Sea: Two Cat Islands

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

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Origami Magic

Series • 2023

The Magic of Geometric Patterns

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Sawara Taisai: Sawara

A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan.

Direct Talk

Series • 2016

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

The Niwaka Costume Festival

The filmmakers shed light on the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Through the Kitchen Window

Series • 2018

The filmmakers explore the daily lives and food interests of individuals throughout Japan.

Magical Japanese

Series • 2021

7:55 AM

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Jidai Matsuri: A Parade of Period Costumes Through the Ages

The filmmakers shed light on the Jidai Matsuri, a festival where people parade in period costumes.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

My Street Piano

Series • 2023

Asahikawa

Frontrunners

Series • 2023

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.

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2024

Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Eruptions

Ramen Japan

Series • 2023

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo New

Series • 2016

Tomato

Season 1 • Episode 19

Visiting tomato farms, shops and restaurants to discover Japan's tomato culture; sweet tomato.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Short Program

Series • 2001

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

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2024

Fussa - American Vibes and Multicultural Charm

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.

Japan Delish

Series • 2024

Direct Talk

Series • 2016

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

Kabuki Kool

Series • 2015

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

My Street Piano

Series • 2023

Asahikawa

Through the Kitchen Window

Series • 2018

The filmmakers explore the daily lives and food interests of individuals throughout Japan.

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

My Street Piano

Series • 2023

Asahikawa

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2016

Tomato

Season 1 • Episode 19

Visiting tomato farms, shops and restaurants to discover Japan's tomato culture; sweet tomato.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Origami Magic

Series • 2023

The Magic of Geometric Patterns

4:25 PM

Ramen Japan

Series • 2023

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

4:30 PM

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2024

Fussa - American Vibes and Multicultural Charm

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.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2022

Through the Kitchen Window

Series • 2018

The filmmakers explore the daily lives and food interests of individuals throughout Japan.

Magical Japanese

Series • 2021

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Jidai Matsuri: A Parade of Period Costumes Through the Ages

The filmmakers shed light on the Jidai Matsuri, a festival where people parade in period costumes.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Seto Inland Sea: Two Cat Islands

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

The Niwaka Costume Festival

The filmmakers shed light on the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

OKINAWA: US Influences

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

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Hot Spring Doctor

A hot spring doctor in Noboribetsu shares how he manages the resort town's water sources.

Kabuki Kool

Series • 2015

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

7:23 PM

Short Program

Series • 2001

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

Core Kyoto New

Series • 2022

Buddhist Bells of Prayer: A Universe of Sound Cleanses the Heart

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

8:10 PM

Series • 2024

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2022

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2016

Tomato

Season 1 • Episode 19

Visiting tomato farms, shops and restaurants to discover Japan's tomato culture; sweet tomato.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Short Program

Series • 2001

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

Lunch ON! New

Series • 2024

Lunchtime at the Aquarium

Gaining insights into working people by investigating what they eat for lunch.

Thursday, December 26

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Ramen Japan

Series • 2023

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Ronni Abergel/Founder of Human Library

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

Core Kyoto

Series • 2022

Buddhist Bells of Prayer: A Universe of Sound Cleanses the Heart

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

My Street Piano

Series • 2023

Shodoshima

Design X Stories

Series • 2024

Book Design

Shaula and Andrea Pompilio speak with a book designer and a manga artist.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION New

Series • 2024

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2022

Japanology Plus

Series • 2024

20th Anniversary Special

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.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Yoshida Ryusei: Chichibu

A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan.

The Masterpieces of Ukiyo-E Producer Tsutaju

Series • 2024

The host sheds light on the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a ukiyo-e artist from the Edo Period.

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Salmon Hatchery Farmer

A local farmer shares how he runs a salmon hatchery in the Shonai plains of Yamagata Prefecture.

Lunch ON!

Series • 2024

Lunchtime at the Aquarium

Gaining insights into working people by investigating what they eat for lunch.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Niigata: Rice Town

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2023

Soma Yoyoka / Drummer

Drum prodigy Soma Yoyoka pursues a music career in the US after a video of her goes viral.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2016

Tomato

Season 1 • Episode 19

Visiting tomato farms, shops and restaurants to discover Japan's tomato culture; sweet tomato.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Core Kyoto

Series • 2022

Buddhist Bells of Prayer: A Universe of Sound Cleanses the Heart

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Origami Magic

Series • 2023

The Magical World of Paper Animals

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Yoshida Ryusei: Chichibu

A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan.

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Ronni Abergel/Founder of Human Library

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Clam-Digging at the Beach in Style

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Design X Stories

Series • 2024

Book Design

Shaula and Andrea Pompilio speak with a book designer and a manga artist.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

My Street Piano

Series • 2023

Shodoshima

Japanology Plus

Series • 2024

20th Anniversary Special

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.

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2024

Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Outdoors

Ramen Japan

Series • 2023

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

Japan Railway Journal New

Series • 2024

The 60th Anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen: The Evolution of High-Speed Rail

The filmmakers shed light on the evolution of the Tokaido Shinkansen to mark its 60th anniversary.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Short Program

Series • 2001

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

Core Kyoto

Series • 2022

Buddhist Bells of Prayer: A Universe of Sound Cleanses the Heart

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Origami Magic

Series • 2023

The Magical World of Paper Animals

1:25 PM

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2024

Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Outdoors

Direct Talk

Series • 2023

Soma Yoyoka / Drummer

Drum prodigy Soma Yoyoka pursues a music career in the US after a video of her goes viral.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Clam-Digging at the Beach in Style

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

Origami Magic

Series • 2023

The Magical World of Paper Animals

4:25 PM

Ramen Japan

Series • 2023

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

4:30 PM

Core Kyoto

Series • 2022

Buddhist Bells of Prayer: A Universe of Sound Cleanses the Heart

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2022

Design X Stories

Series • 2024

Book Design

Shaula and Andrea Pompilio speak with a book designer and a manga artist.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Niigata: Rice Town

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Clam-Digging at the Beach in Style

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

KAIZOKU: Noshima Island

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

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Salmon Hatchery Farmer

A local farmer shares how he runs a salmon hatchery in the Shonai plains of Yamagata Prefecture.

Lunch ON!

Series • 2024

Lunchtime at the Aquarium

Gaining insights into working people by investigating what they eat for lunch.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

9:25 PM

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Hokkaido: Spring in Furano

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

JIB Program New

Series • 2015

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2022

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2024

The 60th Anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen: The Evolution of High-Speed Rail

The filmmakers shed light on the evolution of the Tokaido Shinkansen to mark its 60th anniversary.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Short Program

Series • 2001

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

Grand Sumo Preview New

Sports • 2017

The Grand Sumo preview for the tournament, featuring a look at provincial tours.

Friday, December 27

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Ramen Japan

Series • 2023

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Anna Palenchuk / Ukrainian Film Producer

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2012

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

My Street Piano

Series • 2023

Hiroshima

Bento Expo

Series • 2020

Presenting bento ideas sent in from around the world and how to make the most of your leftovers.

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2021

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.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION New

Series • 2024

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2022

JIB Program

Series • 2015

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai: Iwate

A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan.

The Masterpieces of Ukiyo-E Producer Tsutaju

Series • 2024

The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei

The host sheds light on the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a ukiyo-e artist from the Edo Period.

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2024

Hot meas for Noto: No need to be patient

Grand Sumo Preview

Sports • 2017

The Grand Sumo preview for the tournament, featuring a look at provincial tours.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Hokkaido: Spring in Furano

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2024

Eniya Listiani Dewi / Renewable Energy Researcher

Enya Listiani Dewi discusses her goal to create a sustainable society using "green" hydrogen.

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2024

The 60th Anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen: The Evolution of High-Speed Rail

The filmmakers shed light on the evolution of the Tokaido Shinkansen to mark its 60th anniversary.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Asia Insight

Series • 2012

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Origami Magic

Series • 2023

The Magical World of Paper Figures

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai: Iwate

A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan.

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Anna Palenchuk / Ukrainian Film Producer

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Cooling Off Along Takinogawa River

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Bento Expo

Series • 2020

Presenting bento ideas sent in from around the world and how to make the most of your leftovers.

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2021

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.

My Street Piano

Series • 2023

Hiroshima

JIB Program

Series • 2015

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2024

Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Beauty

Ramen Japan

Series • 2023

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

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.

BIZ STEREAM SPECIAL EDITION

Series • 2024

Short Program

Series • 2001

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2012

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Japan Delish

Series • 2024

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Anna Palenchuk / Ukrainian Film Producer

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

Grand Sumo Preview

Sports • 2017

The Grand Sumo preview for the tournament, featuring a look at provincial tours.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

My Street Piano

Series • 2023

Hiroshima

Bento Expo

Series • 2020

Presenting bento ideas sent in from around the world and how to make the most of your leftovers.

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2021

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.

Origami Magic

Series • 2023

The Magical World of Paper Figures

1:25 PM

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2024

Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Beauty

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Eniya Listiani Dewi / Renewable Energy Researcher

Enya Listiani Dewi discusses her goal to create a sustainable society using "green" hydrogen.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Cooling Off Along Takinogawa River

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

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2024

ICIs: Key to Surviving Cancer

Season 2 •

Japan's expanding frontier of medical technology and care.

JIB Program

Series • 2015

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2022

Bento Expo

Series • 2020

Presenting bento ideas sent in from around the world and how to make the most of your leftovers.

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2021

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.

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2024

Hot meas for Noto: No need to be patient

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Cooling Off Along Takinogawa River

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

KAIZOKU: Nii Oshima Island

The filmmakers explore the history of the Murakami Kaizoku while showcasing the Nii Oshima Island.

Japanology Plus

Series • 2020

Laundry Services

Host Peter Barakan visits experts in various fields to show Japanese culture from a new perspective.

Grand Sumo Preview

Sports • 2017

The Grand Sumo preview for the tournament, featuring a look at provincial tours.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Series • 2018

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

Viewpoint Science

Series • 2023

Take It Apart

Season 2023 • Episode 9

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2023

Old Man Blossom

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Time and Tide New

Series • 2022

11:40 PM

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.

Saturday, December 28

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Japan’s Top Inventions New

Series • 2024

Multihead Weighers / Aircraft Interior Products

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life New

Series • 2024

Drone Disaster Management

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

12:55 AM

Pythagora Switch Mini

Series • 2015

Pythagora Equipment Academy

Teaching children Japanese phrases and expressions though a puppet show and animation.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

China’s Road to Fortune or Peril

Special • 2024

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.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2024

Multihead Weighers / Aircraft Interior Products

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

3:40 AM

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

Drone Disaster Management

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

Pythagora Switch Mini

Series • 2015

Pythagora Equipment Academy

Teaching children Japanese phrases and expressions though a puppet show and animation.

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.

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.

Viewpoint Science

Series • 2023

Take It Apart

Season 2023 • Episode 9

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2023

Old Man Blossom

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Time and Tide

Series • 2022

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.

China’s Road to Fortune or Peril

Special • 2024

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.

Cycle Around Japan Highlights New

Series • 2024

Okayama: Sunshine and Smiles

Discovering Japan by bicycle, exploring a side of Japan not found in guidebooks.

Viewpoint Science

Series • 2023

Take It Apart

Season 2023 • Episode 9

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2023

Old Man Blossom

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Hometown Stories New

Series • 2024

Sailing the Seas on a Sabani

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

10:37 AM

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.

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Kyoto Walls: Gracefulness Molded From Earth

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

Series • 2024

Okayama: Sunshine and Smiles

Discovering Japan by bicycle, exploring a side of Japan not found in guidebooks.

Viewpoint Science

Series • 2023

Take It Apart

Season 2023 • Episode 9

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2023

Old Man Blossom

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Hometown Stories

Series • 2024

Sailing the Seas on a Sabani

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

5:37 PM

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.

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Kyoto Walls: Gracefulness Molded From Earth

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

Wild Hokkaido!

Series • 2022

Trekking in Mt. Asahidake

The hosts showcase breathtaking images of the wildlife of Hokkaido, Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.

Time and Tide

Series • 2022

6:40 PM

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2024

Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Eruptions