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NHK World TV Schedule

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

Tuesday, July 8

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Document 72 Hours

Series • 2024

Ueno: A Discount Women's Clothing Store

The filmmakers explore why customers love to shop at a discount women's clothing store in Ueno.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Science View New

Series • 2024

The Wooden Revolution: Buildings from Japanese Ingenuity

Japan's revolutionary unburning wood contributes greatly to possibilities for wooden architecture.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2025

The host explores Nishio, a city renowned as one of Japan's largest matcha producers.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Deeper Look

Series • 2025

Bonny Lin Part 2

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

Dig More Japan!

Series • 2025

Long Lived Japan

The filmmakers delve deep into Japan's aging society, examining new lifestyle choices.

Dining with the Chef Mini

Series • 2021

Beef with Kombu Dashi Sauce

Chef Saito demonstrates how to cook beef with kombu dashi sauce.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2023

Authentic Japanese Cooking: Chilled Ramen Noodles

Chef Saito shares recipes for chilled ramen noodles and chilled tofu.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Paintings for Peace in Gaza: Kamijo Yoko / Artist

Kamijo Yoko, who has worked with Palestinian painters, talks about her connection to the Gaza Strip.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Sawara Taisai: Sawara

Sawara Taisai looks back 300 years to a time when the town of Sawara was a vibrant cultural center.

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 • 2025

Tokyo's `Baby Hatch': Lifeline for Newborns and Their Mothers

San-ikukai Hospital accepts newborns whose parents are unable to raise them.

Document 72 Hours

Series • 2024

Ueno: A Discount Women's Clothing Store

The filmmakers explore why customers love to shop at a discount women's clothing store in Ueno.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Science View

Series • 2024

The Wooden Revolution: Buildings from Japanese Ingenuity

Japan's revolutionary unburning wood contributes greatly to possibilities for wooden architecture.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2025

The host explores Nishio, a city renowned as one of Japan's largest matcha producers.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2023

Authentic Japanese Cooking: Chilled Ramen Noodles

Chef Saito shares recipes for chilled ramen noodles and chilled tofu.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Deeper Look

Series • 2025

Bonny Lin Part 2

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

Dig More Japan!

Series • 2025

Long Lived Japan

The filmmakers delve deep into Japan's aging society, examining new lifestyle choices.

Dining with the Chef Mini

Series • 2021

Beef with Kombu Dashi Sauce

Chef Saito demonstrates how to cook beef with kombu dashi sauce.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dive in Tokyo New

Series • 2024

Shibaura - The Tides of Transformation

The host unravels Shibaura's transformation from a maritime hub to a town of condominiums.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Breaking the Bonsai Mold

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

Japan’s Top Inventions New

Series • 2025

Lotion Tissues

Reporter Ishii Terumi examines the story behind a renowned Japanese product, lotion tissues.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Frontrunners New

Series • 2023

Master Gardener: Kitayama Yasuo

The filmmakers spotlight gardener Kitayama Yasuo and his project in a city devastated by a tsunami.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Science View

Series • 2024

The Wooden Revolution: Buildings from Japanese Ingenuity

Japan's revolutionary unburning wood contributes greatly to possibilities for wooden architecture.

Wednesday, July 9

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Kabuki Kool New

Series • 2021

Spring Blossoms And The Festival In Asakusa

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.

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2024

Shibaura - The Tides of Transformation

The host unravels Shibaura's transformation from a maritime hub to a town of condominiums.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Breaking the Bonsai Mold

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

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2025

Lotion Tissues

Reporter Ishii Terumi examines the story behind a renowned Japanese product, lotion tissues.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Frontrunners

Series • 2023

Master Gardener: Kitayama Yasuo

The filmmakers spotlight gardener Kitayama Yasuo and his project in a city devastated by a tsunami.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Kabuki Kool

Series • 2021

Spring Blossoms And The Festival In Asakusa

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.

Science View

Series • 2024

The Wooden Revolution: Buildings from Japanese Ingenuity

Japan's revolutionary unburning wood contributes greatly to possibilities for wooden architecture.

NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

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

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2024

Shibaura - The Tides of Transformation

The host unravels Shibaura's transformation from a maritime hub to a town of condominiums.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2024

Working to Heal Invisible Wounds

Kuwayama Norihiko talks providing psychological care to children traumatized by war.

Herbal Symphony

Series • 2025

Summer: Captivated by Herbs

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.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Breaking the Bonsai Mold

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

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2025

Lotion Tissues

Reporter Ishii Terumi examines the story behind a renowned Japanese product, lotion tissues.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Frontrunners

Series • 2023

Master Gardener: Kitayama Yasuo

The filmmakers spotlight gardener Kitayama Yasuo and his project in a city devastated by a tsunami.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo New

Series • 2024

Enoki
Season 1 •

Enoki are mushrooms produced in Japan; the thin mushrooms are a staple ingredient in hot pot dishes.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2024

Shibaura - The Tides of Transformation

The host unravels Shibaura's transformation from a maritime hub to a town of condominiums.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Kabuki Kool

Series • 2021

Spring Blossoms And The Festival In Asakusa

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.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Breaking the Bonsai Mold

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

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2025

Lotion Tissues

Reporter Ishii Terumi examines the story behind a renowned Japanese product, lotion tissues.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Working to Heal Invisible Wounds

Kuwayama Norihiko talks providing psychological care to children traumatized by war.

Herbal Symphony

Series • 2025

Summer: Captivated by Herbs

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 • 2025

Fin-tastic Fish Farming

The host explores the approaches of two companies in achieving sustainable seafood production.

Frontrunners

Series • 2023

Master Gardener: Kitayama Yasuo

The filmmakers spotlight gardener Kitayama Yasuo and his project in a city devastated by a tsunami.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2024

Enoki
Season 1 •

Enoki are mushrooms produced in Japan; the thin mushrooms are a staple ingredient in hot pot dishes.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2024

Shibaura - The Tides of Transformation

The host unravels Shibaura's transformation from a maritime hub to a town of condominiums.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Breaking the Bonsai Mold

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

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2025

Lotion Tissues

Reporter Ishii Terumi examines the story behind a renowned Japanese product, lotion tissues.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Kabuki Kool

Series • 2021

Spring Blossoms And The Festival In Asakusa

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.

Core Kyoto New

Series • 2025

Handcrafted Bags: Embodiment of the Artisans' Passion and Attention to Detail

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.

Today’s Close-Up New

Series • 2022

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Japanology Plus New

Series • 2025

Tosa: The Life of John Manjiro

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2024

Enoki
Season 1 •

Enoki are mushrooms produced in Japan; the thin mushrooms are a staple ingredient in hot pot dishes.

Thursday, July 10

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Lunch ON! New

Series • 2025

Lunchtime for the Garbage Collectors

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.

Core Kyoto

Series • 2025

Handcrafted Bags: Embodiment of the Artisans' Passion and Attention to Detail

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.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2022

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Japanology Plus

Series • 2025

Tosa: The Life of John Manjiro

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.

Lunch ON!

Series • 2025

Lunchtime for the Garbage Collectors

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.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2024

Enoki
Season 1 •

Enoki are mushrooms produced in Japan; the thin mushrooms are a staple ingredient in hot pot dishes.

NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

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

Core Kyoto

Series • 2025

Handcrafted Bags: Embodiment of the Artisans' Passion and Attention to Detail

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

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2024

Deciphering the Language of Birds

Suzuki Toshitaka, an animal linguist, discusses his research on the language of birds.

Herbal Symphony

Series • 2025

Seeding the Future

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 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.

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.

Japanology Plus

Series • 2025

Tosa: The Life of John Manjiro

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.

Japan Railway Journal New

Series • 2025

Major Railways Helping Local Communities Grow

The host explores how private railway companies in Greater Tokyo focus on community growth.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Core Kyoto

Series • 2025

Handcrafted Bags: Embodiment of the Artisans' Passion and Attention to Detail

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.

Lunch ON!

Series • 2025

Lunchtime for the Garbage Collectors

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.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2022

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Deciphering the Language of Birds

Suzuki Toshitaka, an animal linguist, discusses his research on the language of birds.

Herbal Symphony

Series • 2025

Seeding the Future

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Hometown Stories

Series • 2025

Lasting Memories of a Vanishing Town

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

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.

Japanology Plus

Series • 2025

Tosa: The Life of John Manjiro

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.

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2025

Major Railways Helping Local Communities Grow

The host explores how private railway companies in Greater Tokyo focus on community growth.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Core Kyoto

Series • 2025

Handcrafted Bags: Embodiment of the Artisans' Passion and Attention to Detail

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.

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.

Lunch ON!

Series • 2025

Lunchtime for the Garbage Collectors

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.

Asia Insight New

Series • 2025

Reintegration of Former Terrorists: Indonesia

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.

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.

Bringing Japanese-Quality Homes – The Challenge of Enriching Lifestyles New

Special • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2025

Major Railways Helping Local Communities Grow

The host explores how private railway companies in Greater Tokyo focus on community growth.

Friday, July 11

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Preview New

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.

Asia Insight

Series • 2025

Reintegration of Former Terrorists: Indonesia

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

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2022

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Bringing Japanese-Quality Homes – The Challenge of Enriching Lifestyles

Special • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

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.

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2025

Major Railways Helping Local Communities Grow

The host explores how private railway companies in Greater Tokyo focus on community growth.

NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2025

Reintegration of Former Terrorists: Indonesia

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

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2024

Living Side by Side

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

IMPACTS:Climates Change the World

Series • 2025

Rice Resiliant to Climate Change

Japanese researchers develop rice that can withstand hotter summers and stronger typhoons.

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2022

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 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.

Bringing Japanese-Quality Homes – The Challenge of Enriching Lifestyles

Special • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Design X Stories New

Series • 2025

Design Hunting in Hiroshima

The filmmakers explore the ravages of war and hunt for new designs born from traditional crafts.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2025

Reintegration of Former Terrorists: Indonesia

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.

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.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2022

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Living Side by Side

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

IMPACTS:Climates Change the World

Series • 2025

Rice Resiliant to Climate Change

Japanese researchers develop rice that can withstand hotter summers and stronger typhoons.

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.

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2025

Dementia: Long-Term Study Reveals New Findings

The host explores the latest findings on two crucial markers for early dementia.

Bringing Japanese-Quality Homes – The Challenge of Enriching Lifestyles

Special • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Design X Stories

Series • 2025

Design Hunting in Hiroshima

The filmmakers explore the ravages of war and hunt for new designs born from traditional crafts.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2025

Reintegration of Former Terrorists: Indonesia

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.

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.

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2022

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2025

Lotion Tissues

Reporter Ishii Terumi examines the story behind a renowned Japanese product, lotion tissues.

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.

GAME PLANET: Those Fighting in the Super-Massive Market New

Special • 2023

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Amazing View from the Trail New

Series • 2024

100 Miles Around Mt Fuji

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Cycle Around Japan New

Series • 2024

Yamagata: Seeking the Flavors of Autumn

Bicycle touring around the world.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Design X Stories

Series • 2025

Design Hunting in Hiroshima

The filmmakers explore the ravages of war and hunt for new designs born from traditional crafts.

Viewpoint Science

Series • 2023

Try Comparing
Season 2023 • Episode 5

The filmmakers compare and examine different kinds of pinecones.

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2023

The Snow Woman

The host presents classical Japanese literature that imparts ancient Japan's worldview.

Saturday, July 12

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Samurai Wisdom New

Series • 2025

MAEDA TOSHIIE

My Street Piano

Series • 2025

Minowa

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NHK World-Japan Special Program New

Series • 2018

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

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life New

Series • 2024

Send in the Robot Fire Brigade!

A look at how the world's first robot fire brigade equipped with AI can tackle large-scale fires.

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

The Playfulness of Plasterers

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

GAME PLANET: Those Fighting in the Super-Massive Market

Special • 2023

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Amazing View from the Trail

Series • 2024

100 Miles Around Mt Fuji

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Samurai Wisdom

Series • 2025

MAEDA TOSHIIE

My Street Piano

Series • 2025

Minowa

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Design X Stories

Series • 2025

Design Hunting in Hiroshima

The filmmakers explore the ravages of war and hunt for new designs born from traditional crafts.

Viewpoint Science

Series • 2023

Try Comparing
Season 2023 • Episode 5

The filmmakers compare and examine different kinds of pinecones.

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2023

The Snow Woman

The host presents classical Japanese literature that imparts ancient Japan's worldview.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Cycle Around Japan

Series • 2024

Yamagata: Seeking the Flavors of Autumn

Bicycle touring around the world.

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.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

Send in the Robot Fire Brigade!

A look at how the world's first robot fire brigade equipped with AI can tackle large-scale fires.

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

The Playfulness of Plasterers

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

GAME PLANET: Those Fighting in the Super-Massive Market

Special • 2023

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Amazing View from the Trail

Series • 2024

100 Miles Around Mt Fuji

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Biz Stream New

Series • 2018

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

Viewpoint Science

Series • 2023

Try Comparing
Season 2023 • Episode 5

The filmmakers compare and examine different kinds of pinecones.

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2023

The Snow Woman

The host presents classical Japanese literature that imparts ancient Japan's worldview.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Cycle Around Japan

Series • 2024

Yamagata: Seeking the Flavors of Autumn

Bicycle touring around the world.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Samurai Wisdom

Series • 2025

MAEDA TOSHIIE

My Street Piano

Series • 2025

Minowa

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.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

Send in the Robot Fire Brigade!

A look at how the world's first robot fire brigade equipped with AI can tackle large-scale fires.

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

The Playfulness of Plasterers

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

GAME PLANET: Those Fighting in the Super-Massive Market

Special • 2023

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Amazing View from the Trail

Series • 2024

100 Miles Around Mt Fuji

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Biz Stream

Series • 2018

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

Viewpoint Science

Series • 2023

Try Comparing
Season 2023 • Episode 5

The filmmakers compare and examine different kinds of pinecones.

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2023

The Snow Woman

The host presents classical Japanese literature that imparts ancient Japan's worldview.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Cycle Around Japan

Series • 2024

Yamagata: Seeking the Flavors of Autumn

Bicycle touring around the world.

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.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

Send in the Robot Fire Brigade!

A look at how the world's first robot fire brigade equipped with AI can tackle large-scale fires.

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

The Playfulness of Plasterers

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Samurai Wisdom

Series • 2025

MAEDA TOSHIIE

My Street Piano

Series • 2025

Minowa

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NEO-JAPONISM New

Series • 2025

FOOD: Globalized Japanese Cuisine

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

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.

J-MELO New

Series • 2025

Kamiyama Yo and noa

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

Little Charo

Series • 2008

A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2024

Male Aesthetics

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2025

Gifu: A Castle and a Post Town

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.

Cycle Around Japan New

Series • 2020

Tanegashima and Yakushima - Inspired by Nature

Bicycle touring around the world.

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2024

Heike Monogatari (The Tale of the Heike)

The host presents classical Japanese literature that imparts ancient Japan's worldview.

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Measure the Time

Sunday, July 13

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Somewhere Street New

Series • 2024

Alexandria

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

Time-Lapse Journey

Series • 2022

Mt. Fuji

The filmmakers capture the beauty of the many faces of Fuji through time-lapse photography.

National Parks of Japan

Series • 2022

Daisen-Oki

Wildlife enthusiasts explore 34 national parks across Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Ramen Japan New

Series • 2025

Hyogo

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

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Karesansui: A Zen Cosmos for Spiritual Training

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

Easy Japanese for Work New

Series • 2020

Adjusting a Schedule With a Client

Zero Waste Life New

Series • 2024

Bridal Upcycle

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.

NEO-JAPONISM

Series • 2025

FOOD: Globalized Japanese Cuisine

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NHK WORLD TV Special Program

Series • 2013

NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focussing on Japan and Asia.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Live: Grand Sumo Wrestling New

Sports •

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Cycle Around Japan

Series • 2020

Tanegashima and Yakushima - Inspired by Nature

Bicycle touring around the world.

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2024

Heike Monogatari (The Tale of the Heike)

The host presents classical Japanese literature that imparts ancient Japan's worldview.

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Measure the Time

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

J-MELO

Series • 2025

Kamiyama Yo and noa

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

Little Charo

Series • 2008

A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2024

Male Aesthetics

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2025

Gifu: A Castle and a Post Town

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.

Ramen Japan

Series • 2025

Hyogo

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

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Karesansui: A Zen Cosmos for Spiritual Training

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

Easy Japanese for Work

Series • 2020

Adjusting a Schedule With a Client

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2024

Bridal Upcycle

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.

NEO-JAPONISM

Series • 2025

FOOD: Globalized Japanese Cuisine

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NHK WORLD TV Special Program

Series • 2013

NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focussing on Japan and Asia.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Cycle Around Japan

Series • 2020

Tanegashima and Yakushima - Inspired by Nature

Bicycle touring around the world.

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2024

Heike Monogatari (The Tale of the Heike)

The host presents classical Japanese literature that imparts ancient Japan's worldview.

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Measure the Time

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

J-MELO

Series • 2025

Kamiyama Yo and noa

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

Little Charo

Series • 2008

A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2024

Male Aesthetics

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2025

Gifu: A Castle and a Post Town

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Series • 2023

One Thousand Springs in the Capital: Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

OKINAWA: The Holiest Place

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

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Tachiai

The filmmakers shed light on Tachiai, an act of the initial charge when the Sumo wrestling starts.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Ramen Japan

Series • 2025

Hyogo

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

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Karesansui: A Zen Cosmos for Spiritual Training

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

Easy Japanese for Work

Series • 2020

Adjusting a Schedule With a Client

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2024

Bridal Upcycle

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.

NEO-JAPONISM

Series • 2025

FOOD: Globalized Japanese Cuisine

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NHK WORLD TV Special Program

Series • 2013

NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focussing on Japan and Asia.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Cycle Around Japan

Series • 2020

Tanegashima and Yakushima - Inspired by Nature

Bicycle touring around the world.

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2024

Heike Monogatari (The Tale of the Heike)

The host presents classical Japanese literature that imparts ancient Japan's worldview.

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Measure the Time

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

J-MELO

Series • 2025

Kamiyama Yo and noa

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

Little Charo

Series • 2008

A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2024

Male Aesthetics

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2025

Gifu: A Castle and a Post Town

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.

Ramen Japan

Series • 2025

Hyogo

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

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Karesansui: A Zen Cosmos for Spiritual Training

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

Easy Japanese for Work

Series • 2020

Adjusting a Schedule With a Client

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2024

Bridal Upcycle

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Series • 2023

One Thousand Springs in the Capital: Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

OKINAWA: The Holiest Place

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Tachiai

The filmmakers shed light on Tachiai, an act of the initial charge when the Sumo wrestling starts.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2022

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Breaking the Bonsai Mold

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

Where We Call Home New

Series • 2024

Saving the Giant Salamanders

Individuals from across the globe who have settled in Japan share insights into their daily lives.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

Jomon Lacquer

The filmmaker examines Japanese lacquerware and its importance during the Jomon period.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

Send in the Robot Fire Brigade!

A look at how the world's first robot fire brigade equipped with AI can tackle large-scale fires.

Magical Japanese New

Series • 2022

Wind

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

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

You Look Well

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

Culture Crossroads New

Series • 2025

Gearing up for the Japanese Dream

The filmmakers follow a young student from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

Laugh Then Think

Scientists whose research evokes laughter discuss their unconventional works and findings.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Seasoning the Seasons New

Series • 2011

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Biz Stream

Series • 2018

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

Monday, July 14

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Tachiai

The filmmakers shed light on Tachiai, an act of the initial charge when the Sumo wrestling starts.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Where We Call Home

Series • 2024

Saving the Giant Salamanders

Individuals from across the globe who have settled in Japan share insights into their daily lives.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Magical Japanese

Series • 2022

Wind

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

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

You Look Well

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

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2025

Gearing up for the Japanese Dream

The filmmakers follow a young student from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

Laugh Then Think

Scientists whose research evokes laughter discuss their unconventional works and findings.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Seasoning the Seasons

Series • 2011

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Tachiai

The filmmakers shed light on Tachiai, an act of the initial charge when the Sumo wrestling starts.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Biz Stream

Series • 2018

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

NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

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

Where We Call Home

Series • 2024

Saving the Giant Salamanders

Individuals from across the globe who have settled in Japan share insights into their daily lives.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2024

Innovating Indigo: The New Japan Blue

Kaji Kakuo shares his thoughts on revolutionizing the tradition of Japanese indigo dyeing.

Century Signboards

Series • 2025

The filmmakers explore how some establishments in Japan have thrived for over a hundred years.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Ritual Purification at Roben Falls

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

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Magical Japanese

Series • 2022

Wind

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

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

You Look Well

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

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2025

Gearing up for the Japanese Dream

The filmmakers follow a young student from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

Laugh Then Think

Scientists whose research evokes laughter discuss their unconventional works and findings.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Seasoning the Seasons

Series • 2011

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Medical Frontiers New

Series • 2024

Fascia Cause of Chronic Pain

Treatment for shoulder stiffness and lower-back pain utilizing the characteristics of fascia.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Where We Call Home

Series • 2024

Saving the Giant Salamanders

Individuals from across the globe who have settled in Japan share insights into their daily lives.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Techniques

Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Magical Japanese

Series • 2022

Wind

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

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

You Look Well

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

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2025

Gearing up for the Japanese Dream

The filmmakers follow a young student from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

Laugh Then Think

Scientists whose research evokes laughter discuss their unconventional works and findings.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Innovating Indigo: The New Japan Blue

Kaji Kakuo shares his thoughts on revolutionizing the tradition of Japanese indigo dyeing.

Century Signboards

Series • 2025

The filmmakers explore how some establishments in Japan have thrived for over a hundred years.

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.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2022

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Seasoning the Seasons

Series • 2011

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2024

Fascia Cause of Chronic Pain

Treatment for shoulder stiffness and lower-back pain utilizing the characteristics of fascia.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Where We Call Home

Series • 2024

Saving the Giant Salamanders

Individuals from across the globe who have settled in Japan share insights into their daily lives.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Magical Japanese

Series • 2022

Wind

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

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

You Look Well

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

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2025

Gearing up for the Japanese Dream

The filmmakers follow a young student from Myanmar who pursues her Japanese dream.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

Laugh Then Think

Scientists whose research evokes laughter discuss their unconventional works and findings.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Techniques

Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Journeys in Japan New

Series • 2024

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dining with the Chef New

Series • 2023

Rika's Tokyo Cuisine: Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Chef Rika shows how to make meatballs mixed with crunchy ginger and a shrimp balls soup.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Document 72 Hours New

Series • 2005

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2024

Fascia Cause of Chronic Pain

Treatment for shoulder stiffness and lower-back pain utilizing the characteristics of fascia.

Tuesday, July 15

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Techniques

Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2024

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2023

Rika's Tokyo Cuisine: Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Chef Rika shows how to make meatballs mixed with crunchy ginger and a shrimp balls soup.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Document 72 Hours

Series • 2005

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Techniques

Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2024

Fascia Cause of Chronic Pain

Treatment for shoulder stiffness and lower-back pain utilizing the characteristics of fascia.

NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

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

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2024

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

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2024

Treating Childhood Cancer in Vietnam

Watanabe Kazuyo talks about improving childhood cancer survival rates in Vietnam.

Century Signboards

Series • 2025

The filmmakers explore how some establishments in Japan have thrived for over a hundred years.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

The Niwaka Costume Festival

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

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2023

Rika's Tokyo Cuisine: Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Chef Rika shows how to make meatballs mixed with crunchy ginger and a shrimp balls soup.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Document 72 Hours

Series • 2005

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Science View New

Series • 2025

Protecting Corals with Genetic Technology

Top Japanese scientists delve into the worlds of technology and natural science.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2024

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.

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Gyoji

The filmmakers explore the role of the gyoji, or referee, in sumo wrestling.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2023

Rika's Tokyo Cuisine: Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Chef Rika shows how to make meatballs mixed with crunchy ginger and a shrimp balls soup.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Treating Childhood Cancer in Vietnam

Watanabe Kazuyo talks about improving childhood cancer survival rates in Vietnam.

Century Signboards

Series • 2025

The filmmakers explore how some establishments in Japan have thrived for over a hundred years.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

The Niwaka Costume Festival

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

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2022

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Document 72 Hours

Series • 2005

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Science View

Series • 2025

Protecting Corals with Genetic Technology

Top Japanese scientists delve into the worlds of technology and natural science.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2024

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2023

Rika's Tokyo Cuisine: Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Chef Rika shows how to make meatballs mixed with crunchy ginger and a shrimp balls soup.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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Sumopedia

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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Dive in Tokyo New

Series • 2022

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Japanese Ballet's Global Challenge

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

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Frontrunners New

Series • 2025

Environmentalist: Takama Takeshi

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Science View

Series • 2025

Protecting Corals with Genetic Technology

Top Japanese scientists delve into the worlds of technology and natural science.

Wednesday, July 16

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Gyoji

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2022

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

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Japanese Ballet's Global Challenge

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

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2025

Heat-resistant Labels

Nikki Tsukamoto Kininmonth meets Takehisa Kenji to learn about heat-resistant labels.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Frontrunners

Series • 2025

Environmentalist: Takama Takeshi

Japanese researcher Takama Takeshi explains his initiative to study climate change in Bali.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Gyoji

The filmmakers explore the role of the gyoji, or referee, in sumo wrestling.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Science View

Series • 2025

Protecting Corals with Genetic Technology

Top Japanese scientists delve into the worlds of technology and natural science.

NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

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

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2022

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

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2024

The Fine Line Between Strength and Fragility

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Century Signboards

Series • 2025

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Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Clam-Digging at the Beach in Style

A group of young men and women come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Japanese Ballet's Global Challenge

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Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2025

Heat-resistant Labels

Nikki Tsukamoto Kininmonth meets Takehisa Kenji to learn about heat-resistant labels.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Frontrunners

Series • 2025

Environmentalist: Takama Takeshi

Japanese researcher Takama Takeshi explains his initiative to study climate change in Bali.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo New

Series • 2025

Nira

An introduction to Japanese food directly from Tsukiji.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2022

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Chanko-nabe

Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Japanese Ballet's Global Challenge

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

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2025

Heat-resistant Labels

Nikki Tsukamoto Kininmonth meets Takehisa Kenji to learn about heat-resistant labels.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

The Fine Line Between Strength and Fragility

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

Century Signboards

Series • 2025

The filmmakers explore how some establishments in Japan have thrived for over a hundred years.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Clam-Digging at the Beach in Style

A group of young men and women come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging.

Biz Stream

Series • 2018

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

Frontrunners

Series • 2025

Environmentalist: Takama Takeshi

Japanese researcher Takama Takeshi explains his initiative to study climate change in Bali.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2025

Nira

An introduction to Japanese food directly from Tsukiji.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2022

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Japanese Ballet's Global Challenge

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

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2025

Heat-resistant Labels

Nikki Tsukamoto Kininmonth meets Takehisa Kenji to learn about heat-resistant labels.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Chanko-nabe

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Core Kyoto New

Series • 2024

Modern Fashion: A new wave of style born from tradition

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.

Today’s Close-Up New

Series • 2022

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Japanology Plus New

Series • 2017

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2025

Nira

An introduction to Japanese food directly from Tsukiji.

Thursday, July 17

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Chanko-nabe

Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Core Kyoto

Series • 2024

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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.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Japanology Plus

Series • 2017

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.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Chanko-nabe

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2025

Nira

An introduction to Japanese food directly from Tsukiji.

NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

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

Core Kyoto

Series • 2024

Modern Fashion: A new wave of style born from tradition

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Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Dancing into the Future

Kanamori Jo discusses the importance of physical spaces for the performing arts.

Century Signboards

Series • 2025

The filmmakers explore how some establishments in Japan have thrived for over a hundred years.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Cooling Off Along Takinogawa River

The filmmakers explore a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

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.

Japanology Plus

Series • 2017

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.

Japan Railway Journal New

Series • 2015

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.

Core Kyoto

Series • 2024

Modern Fashion: A new wave of style born from tradition

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.

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Kokugikan

The filmmakers explore the Kokugikan Arena, where spectators can eat while enjoying the match.

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.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Dancing into the Future

Kanamori Jo discusses the importance of physical spaces for the performing arts.

Century Signboards

Series • 2025

The filmmakers explore how some establishments in Japan have thrived for over a hundred years.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Cooling Off Along Takinogawa River

The filmmakers explore a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo.

Hometown Stories New

Series • 2024

A Mosque in a Japanese Community

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

The Masterpieces of Ukiyo-E Producer Tsutaju

Series • 2024

The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei

The host explores the story behind Tsutaju's "The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei."

Japanology Plus

Series • 2017

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.

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2015

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.

Core Kyoto

Series • 2024

Modern Fashion: A new wave of style born from tradition

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.

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.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Kokugikan

The filmmakers explore the Kokugikan Arena, where spectators can eat while enjoying the match.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Asia Insight New

Series • 2023

Online Voice Actors Go Global: The Philippines

The internet has made the Philippines into a hub for dubbing international movies and shows.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Today’s Close-Up New

Series • 2022

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

JIB Program New

Series • 2015

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2015

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

Friday, July 18

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Kokugikan

The filmmakers explore the Kokugikan Arena, where spectators can eat while enjoying the match.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2023

Online Voice Actors Go Global: The Philippines

The internet has made the Philippines into a hub for dubbing international movies and shows.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2022

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

JIB Program

Series • 2015

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Kokugikan

The filmmakers explore the Kokugikan Arena, where spectators can eat while enjoying the match.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2015

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

NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2023

Online Voice Actors Go Global: The Philippines

The internet has made the Philippines into a hub for dubbing international movies and shows.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2024

Highlighting the Lives of Individuals: Kim Insook / Artist

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

Century Signboards

Series • 2025

The filmmakers explore how some establishments in Japan have thrived for over a hundred years.

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2023

Homework Challenges

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 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.

JIB Program

Series • 2015

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Design X Stories New

Series • 2025

Wrapping

The filmmakers explore the Japanese tradition of wrapping and tying.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2023

Online Voice Actors Go Global: The Philippines

The internet has made the Philippines into a hub for dubbing international movies and shows.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Dohyo

Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2022

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Highlighting the Lives of Individuals: Kim Insook / Artist

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

Century Signboards

Series • 2025

The filmmakers explore how some establishments in Japan have thrived for over a hundred years.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Airing Laundry at The Local Well

A group of women gather at the local well to do laundry in the shade.

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2024

Fascia Cause of Chronic Pain

Treatment for shoulder stiffness and lower-back pain utilizing the characteristics of fascia.

JIB Program

Series • 2015

A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Design X Stories

Series • 2025

Wrapping

The filmmakers explore the Japanese tradition of wrapping and tying.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2023

Online Voice Actors Go Global: The Philippines

The internet has made the Philippines into a hub for dubbing international movies and shows.

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.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2023

Homework Challenges

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2025

Heat-resistant Labels

Nikki Tsukamoto Kininmonth meets Takehisa Kenji to learn about heat-resistant labels.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Dohyo

Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Steve Jobs and Japan New

Series • 2023

Link between Steve Jobs and Japan, including his interest in their food, religion and culture.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Let’s Trek Japan New

Series • 2024

Mt. Yarigatake: Explore the Pinnacle of Japan's Dream Peak

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Cycle Around Japan New

Series • 2025

Izumo Highway - A Road That Builds Bonds

Bicycle touring around the world.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Design X Stories

Series • 2025

Wrapping

The filmmakers explore the Japanese tradition of wrapping and tying.

Viewpoint Science

Series • 2023

Look Underneath
Season 2023 • Episode 6

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2023

Peach Boy

The host presents classical Japanese literature that imparts ancient Japan's worldview.

Saturday, July 19

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

Series • 2022

Honey

The filmmakers discover rooftop beekeeping in Japan's capital and visit other beekeeping sites.

The Seasons of Yamato

Series • 2021

Lesser Heat: The 24 Solar Terms

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2020

A Summer Bedtime Routine

The filmmakers explore Edo townspeople's ways of repelling mosquitoes during hot summer nights.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Dohyo

Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NHK World Selection New

Series • 2011

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

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life New

Series • 2024

BOSAI Osaka Metropolis

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

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

Clothing That Protects

Morinaga Kunihiko checks out the robes that priestesses wore to protect themselves against spirits.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Steve Jobs and Japan

Series • 2023

Link between Steve Jobs and Japan, including his interest in their food, religion and culture.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Let’s Trek Japan

Series • 2024

Mt. Yarigatake: Explore the Pinnacle of Japan's Dream Peak

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

Series • 2022

Honey

The filmmakers discover rooftop beekeeping in Japan's capital and visit other beekeeping sites.

The Seasons of Yamato

Series • 2021

Lesser Heat: The 24 Solar Terms

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2020

A Summer Bedtime Routine

The filmmakers explore Edo townspeople's ways of repelling mosquitoes during hot summer nights.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Dohyo

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Design X Stories

Series • 2025

Wrapping

The filmmakers explore the Japanese tradition of wrapping and tying.

Viewpoint Science

Series • 2023

Look Underneath
Season 2023 • Episode 6

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Series • 2023

Peach Boy

The host presents classical Japanese literature that imparts ancient Japan's worldview.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Cycle Around Japan

Series • 2025

Izumo Highway - A Road That Builds Bonds

Bicycle touring around the world.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NHK World Selection

Series • 2011

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

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

BOSAI Osaka Metropolis

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

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

Clothing That Protects

Morinaga Kunihiko checks out the robes that priestesses wore to protect themselves against spirits.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Steve Jobs and Japan

Series • 2023

Link between Steve Jobs and Japan, including his interest in their food, religion and culture.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Let’s Trek Japan

Series • 2024

Mt. Yarigatake: Explore the Pinnacle of Japan's Dream Peak

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Biz Stream New

Series • 2018

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

Viewpoint Science

Series • 2023

Look Underneath
Season 2023 • Episode 6

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Series • 2023

Peach Boy

The host presents classical Japanese literature that imparts ancient Japan's worldview.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Cycle Around Japan

Series • 2025

Izumo Highway - A Road That Builds Bonds

Bicycle touring around the world.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

Series • 2022

Honey

The filmmakers discover rooftop beekeeping in Japan's capital and visit other beekeeping sites.

The Seasons of Yamato

Series • 2021

Lesser Heat: The 24 Solar Terms

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2020

A Summer Bedtime Routine

The filmmakers explore Edo townspeople's ways of repelling mosquitoes during hot summer nights.

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Rituals in the Sumo Ring

Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NHK World Selection

Series • 2011

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

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

BOSAI Osaka Metropolis

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

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

Clothing That Protects

Morinaga Kunihiko checks out the robes that priestesses wore to protect themselves against spirits.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Steve Jobs and Japan

Series • 2023

Link between Steve Jobs and Japan, including his interest in their food, religion and culture.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Let’s Trek Japan

Series • 2024

Mt. Yarigatake: Explore the Pinnacle of Japan's Dream Peak

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Biz Stream

Series • 2018

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

Viewpoint Science

Series • 2023

Look Underneath
Season 2023 • Episode 6

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2023

Peach Boy

The host presents classical Japanese literature that imparts ancient Japan's worldview.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Cycle Around Japan

Series • 2025

Izumo Highway - A Road That Builds Bonds

Bicycle touring around the world.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NHK World Selection

Series • 2011

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

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

BOSAI Osaka Metropolis

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

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

Clothing That Protects

Morinaga Kunihiko checks out the robes that priestesses wore to protect themselves against spirits.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

Series • 2022

Honey

The filmmakers discover rooftop beekeeping in Japan's capital and visit other beekeeping sites.

The Seasons of Yamato

Series • 2021

Lesser Heat: The 24 Solar Terms

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2020

A Summer Bedtime Routine

The filmmakers explore Edo townspeople's ways of repelling mosquitoes during hot summer nights.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Rituals in the Sumo Ring

Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Documentary 360 New

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.

Discovering Tomorrow’s Manga Masters New

Series • 2024

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

J-MELO New

Series • 2024

Haku. and XinU

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

Little Charo

Series • 2008

A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2024

Konnyaku

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2025

Kumamoto: Food and Exercise on Yushima

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Anime Manga Explosion New

Series • 2025

#022 The Apothecary Diaries Special
Season 1 •

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

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2024

Oku no Hosomichi (Narrow Road to the Far North)

The host presents classical Japanese literature that imparts ancient Japan's worldview.

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Capture the Light

Sunday, July 20

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Series • 2023

Silver Rush Dreams: Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

OKINAWA: US Influences

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Rituals in the Sumo Ring

Experiencing Sumo Wrestling with added information on the techniques, traditions and stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NHK World-Japan Special Program New

Series • 2018

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

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities

The filmmakers shed light on the history and significance of Fushimi Inari Taisha.

Easy Japanese for Work New

Series • 2020

Making Small Talk With a Client

Zero Waste Life New

Series • 2024

Fueled by Ramen

Nishida Masumi discusses how he developed his biodiesel with discarded ramen soup.

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.

Discovering Tomorrow’s Manga Masters

Series • 2024

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Live: Grand Sumo Wrestling New

Sports •

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Anime Manga Explosion

Series • 2025

#022 The Apothecary Diaries Special
Season 1 •

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

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2024

Oku no Hosomichi (Narrow Road to the Far North)

The host presents classical Japanese literature that imparts ancient Japan's worldview.

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Capture the Light

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

J-MELO

Series • 2024

Haku. and XinU

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

Little Charo

Series • 2008

A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2024

Konnyaku

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2025

Kumamoto: Food and Exercise on Yushima

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.

NHK World-Japan Special Program

Series • 2018

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

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities

The filmmakers shed light on the history and significance of Fushimi Inari Taisha.

Easy Japanese for Work

Series • 2020

Making Small Talk With a Client

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2024

Fueled by Ramen

Nishida Masumi discusses how he developed his biodiesel with discarded ramen soup.

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.

Discovering Tomorrow’s Manga Masters

Series • 2024

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Anime Manga Explosion

Series • 2025

#022 The Apothecary Diaries Special
Season 1 •

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

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2024

Oku no Hosomichi (Narrow Road to the Far North)

The host presents classical Japanese literature that imparts ancient Japan's worldview.

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Capture the Light

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

J-MELO

Series • 2024

Haku. and XinU

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

Little Charo

Series • 2008

A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2024

Konnyaku

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2025

Kumamoto: Food and Exercise on Yushima

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Series • 2023

Silver Rush Dreams: Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

OKINAWA: US Influences

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

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Mawashi

The filmmakers shed light on the history of the mawashi, a belt representing wrestlers's rankings.

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.

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities

The filmmakers shed light on the history and significance of Fushimi Inari Taisha.

Easy Japanese for Work

Series • 2020

Making Small Talk With a Client

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2024

Fueled by Ramen

Nishida Masumi discusses how he developed his biodiesel with discarded ramen soup.

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.

Discovering Tomorrow’s Manga Masters

Series • 2024

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Anime Manga Explosion

Series • 2025

#022 The Apothecary Diaries Special
Season 1 •

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

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Series • 2024

Oku no Hosomichi (Narrow Road to the Far North)

The host presents classical Japanese literature that imparts ancient Japan's worldview.

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Capture the Light

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

J-MELO

Series • 2024

Haku. and XinU

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

Little Charo

Series • 2008

A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2024

Konnyaku

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2025

Kumamoto: Food and Exercise on Yushima

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.

NHK World-Japan Special Program

Series • 2018

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

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities

The filmmakers shed light on the history and significance of Fushimi Inari Taisha.

Easy Japanese for Work

Series • 2020

Making Small Talk With a Client

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2024

Fueled by Ramen

Nishida Masumi discusses how he developed his biodiesel with discarded ramen soup.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Series • 2023

Silver Rush Dreams: Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

OKINAWA: US Influences

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Mawashi

The filmmakers shed light on the history of the mawashi, a belt representing wrestlers's rankings.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2023

Homework Challenges

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Japanese Ballet's Global Challenge

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

Where We Call Home New

Series • 2020

Individuals from across the globe who have settled in Japan share insights into their daily lives.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

Shimizu Daisuke explores the beauty of Shuri Castle in Okinawa Prefecture.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

BOSAI Osaka Metropolis

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

Activate Your Japanese New

Series • 2022

Letting Them Know I'm Listening

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

Culture Crossroads New

Series • 2023

BOSAI: Be Prepared Season 4

Host Bobby Judo explores how NHK WORLD-JAPAN responds whenever disaster strikes.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

80 Years Since the War's End

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.

Herbal Symphony

Series • 2025

Summer: Captivated by Herbs

Japan Delish

Series • 2024

Curry Rice

The filmmakers explore why curry rice, born in India, is one of Japan's favorite dishes.

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2023

AMAMI: Island Colors

Explores Amami Oshima, a Japanese island, through time-lapse footage highlighting its unique hues.

Seasoning the Seasons New

Series • 2024

Karuizawa : Japan's Summer Resort

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Nun’s Seasonal Calendar

Series • 2023

July

The filmmakers learn about the summer dates of shousho and taisho.

One in Every Japanese

Series • 2025

1/30: People With Mental Illness

The filmmakers follow the life and the rehabilitation of a Japanese woman with mental illness.

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.

Biz Stream

Series • 2018

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

Monday, July 21

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

My Street Piano

Series • 2024

Shibuya

A piano at Shibuya station invites passersby to play, filling Tokyo's busy district with melodies.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Mawashi

The filmmakers shed light on the history of the mawashi, a belt representing wrestlers's rankings.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Time-Lapse Journey New

Series • 2022

Beauty of Hokkaido

Time-lapse footage highlighting the beauty of Hokkaido Prefecture found in Japan.

Where We Call Home

Series • 2020

Individuals from across the globe who have settled in Japan share insights into their daily lives.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Herbal Symphony

Series • 2025

Summer: Captivated by Herbs

Japan Delish

Series • 2024

Curry Rice

The filmmakers explore why curry rice, born in India, is one of Japan's favorite dishes.

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2023

AMAMI: Island Colors

Explores Amami Oshima, a Japanese island, through time-lapse footage highlighting its unique hues.

Activate Your Japanese

Series • 2022

Letting Them Know I'm Listening

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

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2023

BOSAI: Be Prepared Season 4

Host Bobby Judo explores how NHK WORLD-JAPAN responds whenever disaster strikes.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

80 Years Since the War's End

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.

Nun’s Seasonal Calendar

Series • 2023

July

The filmmakers learn about the summer dates of shousho and taisho.

One in Every Japanese

Series • 2025

1/30: People With Mental Illness

The filmmakers follow the life and the rehabilitation of a Japanese woman with mental illness.

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.

Seasoning the Seasons

Series • 2024

Karuizawa : Japan's Summer Resort

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

My Street Piano

Series • 2024

Kumamoto

The filmmakers place a piano inside a shopping arcade in Kumamoto for people to enjoy.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Mawashi

The filmmakers shed light on the history of the mawashi, a belt representing wrestlers's rankings.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Time-Lapse Journey New

Series • 2022

Connecting Japan and the World

Features time lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures connecting Japan and the world.

Biz Stream

Series • 2018

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.

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2025

MICHINOKU COASTAL TRAIL / SOUTHERN SECTION

Where We Call Home

Series • 2020

Individuals from across the globe who have settled in Japan share insights into their daily lives.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Nun’s Seasonal Calendar

Series • 2023

July

The filmmakers learn about the summer dates of shousho and taisho.

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.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2016

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

Series • 2022

Shirasu

Reporters visit Tokyo's fresh food market and explore various ingredients sourced from across Japan.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2019

The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai

The filmmakers explore the story behind "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Herbal Symphony

Series • 2025

Summer: Captivated by Herbs

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2023

AMAMI: Island Colors

Explores Amami Oshima, a Japanese island, through time-lapse footage highlighting its unique hues.

Activate Your Japanese

Series • 2022

Letting Them Know I'm Listening

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

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2023

BOSAI: Be Prepared Season 4

Host Bobby Judo explores how NHK WORLD-JAPAN responds whenever disaster strikes.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

80 Years Since the War's End

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 • 2024

Hirosaki

The filmmakers place a piano in Hirosaki City and share footage of passersby playing music.

Seasoning the Seasons

Series • 2024

Karuizawa : Japan's Summer Resort

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Time-Lapse Journey New

Series • 2022

Nighttime Scenery

A time lapse footage of a charming nighttime scenery that can be found all over Japan.

Medical Frontiers New

Series • 2024

Need Good Sleep? Reset your Body Clock

A hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments; dietary tips for better sleep.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

Series • 2022

Wasabi

The filmmakers explore wasabi, Japan's fiery root, from a number of perspectives.

One in Every Japanese

Series • 2025

1/10: Married By Matching Apps

The filmmakers interview Japanese women who use matchmaking apps.

The Masterpieces of Ukiyo-E Producer Tsutaju

Series • 2024

The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei

The host explores the story behind Tsutaju's "The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei."

Where We Call Home

Series • 2020

Individuals from across the globe who have settled in Japan share insights into their daily lives.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Inami Shishimai: Inami-chiku, Nanto

The filmmakers explore Inami Shishimai, a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture.

National Parks of Japan

Series • 2022

Daisen-Oki

Wildlife enthusiasts explore 34 national parks across Japan.

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2023

AMAMI: Biodiversity

Michael Keida heads into the forest in search of rare plants and wildlife in Amami Oshima.

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Yokozuna Ring-Entering Ceremony

The filmmakers shed light on the ring-entering ceremony that precedes top division matches.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

My Street Piano

Series • 2024

Shimanto

Activate Your Japanese

Series • 2022

Letting Them Know I'm Listening

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

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2023

BOSAI: Be Prepared Season 4

Host Bobby Judo explores how NHK WORLD-JAPAN responds whenever disaster strikes.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

80 Years Since the War's End

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.

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2025

Michinoku Coastal Trail Northern Section

Kyle Card hikes along the 621 miles trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan.

Satoyama Kitchen Diary

Series • 2023

Turning Camellias Into Liquor

Direct Talk

Series • 2016

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

Series • 2022

Shirasu

Reporters visit Tokyo's fresh food market and explore various ingredients sourced from across Japan.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2019

The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai

The filmmakers explore the story behind "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai.

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2022

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Seasoning the Seasons

Series • 2024

Karuizawa : Japan's Summer Resort

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Series • 2023

The Ancient Prayers Transcending Time: Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2024

Need Good Sleep? Reset your Body Clock

A hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments; dietary tips for better sleep.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

Series • 2022

Wasabi

The filmmakers explore wasabi, Japan's fiery root, from a number of perspectives.

The Masterpieces of Ukiyo-E Producer Tsutaju

Series • 2024

The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei

The host explores the story behind Tsutaju's "The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei."

Where We Call Home

Series • 2020

Individuals from across the globe who have settled in Japan share insights into their daily lives.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Inami Shishimai: Inami-chiku, Nanto

The filmmakers explore Inami Shishimai, a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture.

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2023

AMAMI: Biodiversity

Michael Keida heads into the forest in search of rare plants and wildlife in Amami Oshima.

Activate Your Japanese

Series • 2022

Letting Them Know I'm Listening

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

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2023

BOSAI: Be Prepared Season 4

Host Bobby Judo explores how NHK WORLD-JAPAN responds whenever disaster strikes.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

80 Years Since the War's End

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.

Cinematic Journey

Series • 2025

MICHINOKU COASTAL TRAIL / CENTRAL SECTION

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Yokozuna Ring-Entering Ceremony

The filmmakers shed light on the ring-entering ceremony that precedes top division matches.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Herbal Symphony

Series • 2025

Summer: Captivated by Herbs

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2023

AMAMI: Island Colors

Explores Amami Oshima, a Japanese island, through time-lapse footage highlighting its unique hues.

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.

The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Series • 2023

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

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

Dining with the Chef New

Series • 2024

Authentic Japanese Cooking/Corn and Rice with Scallops

Chef Saito shows how to cook some special dishes made with fresh seasonal ingredients for summer.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Document 72 Hours New

Series • 2024

At Shinjuku's 24-Hour Drugstore

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2024

Need Good Sleep? Reset your Body Clock

A hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments; dietary tips for better sleep.

Tuesday, July 22

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Yokozuna Ring-Entering Ceremony

The filmmakers shed light on the ring-entering ceremony that precedes top division matches.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2024

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

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2024

Authentic Japanese Cooking/Corn and Rice with Scallops

Chef Saito shows how to cook some special dishes made with fresh seasonal ingredients for summer.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Document 72 Hours

Series • 2024

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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Sumopedia

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Series • 2000

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Medical Frontiers

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Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2019

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Series • 2000

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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Science View New

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NHK Newsline New

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Journeys in Japan

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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Grand Sumo Highlights New

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Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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Dining with the Chef

Series • 2024

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Chef Saito shows how to cook some special dishes made with fresh seasonal ingredients for summer.

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Series • 2015

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Direct Talk

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Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

Series • 2022

Banana

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Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2019

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Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2022

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Document 72 Hours

Series • 2024

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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Science View

Series • 2012

Top Japanese scientists delve into the worlds of technology and natural science.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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Journeys in Japan

Series • 2024

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2024

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Chef Saito shows how to cook some special dishes made with fresh seasonal ingredients for summer.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

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The filmmakers shed light on the fierce rivalry between Akebono and Takanohana in the 1990s.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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Dive in Tokyo New

Series • 2024

Harajuku: A Wellspring of Creative Energy

Kailene learns about Harajuku's evolution into a bustling shopping destination.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

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Japan’s Top Inventions New

Series • 2018

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Frontrunners New

Series • 2023

Helicopter Physician: Tsugita Nobuyuki

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Science View

Series • 2012

Top Japanese scientists delve into the worlds of technology and natural science.

Wednesday, July 23

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Rivals: Akebono and Takanohana

The filmmakers shed light on the fierce rivalry between Akebono and Takanohana in the 1990s.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2024

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Kailene learns about Harajuku's evolution into a bustling shopping destination.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

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

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2018

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Frontrunners

Series • 2023

Helicopter Physician: Tsugita Nobuyuki

The filmmakers spotlight helicopter physician Tsugita Nobuyuki and his work in island communities.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Rivals: Akebono and Takanohana

The filmmakers shed light on the fierce rivalry between Akebono and Takanohana in the 1990s.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Science View

Series • 2012

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NHK News 7 New

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Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2024

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Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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Direct Talk New

Series • 2024

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

Series • 2022

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Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

Season 1 • Episode 3

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Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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Direct Talk

Series • 2025

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Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2018

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Frontrunners

Series • 2023

Helicopter Physician: Tsugita Nobuyuki

The filmmakers spotlight helicopter physician Tsugita Nobuyuki and his work in island communities.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo New

Series • 2024

Asparagus

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2024

Harajuku: A Wellspring of Creative Energy

Kailene learns about Harajuku's evolution into a bustling shopping destination.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Adapting Anime Costumes for Live-Action

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

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2018

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

Series • 2022

Honey

The filmmakers discover rooftop beekeeping in Japan's capital and visit other beekeeping sites.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

Season 1 • Episode 3

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

Biz Stream

Series • 2018

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

Frontrunners

Series • 2023

Helicopter Physician: Tsugita Nobuyuki

The filmmakers spotlight helicopter physician Tsugita Nobuyuki and his work in island communities.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2024

Asparagus

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2024

Harajuku: A Wellspring of Creative Energy

Kailene learns about Harajuku's evolution into a bustling shopping destination.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Adapting Anime Costumes for Live-Action

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

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2018

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Prize Money

The filmmakers shed light on the stack of envelopes sumo wrestlers receive after winning a bout.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Core Kyoto New

Series • 2024

The Central Wholesale Market: Discerning Eyes Keep Food Culture Alive

The filmmakers shed light on connoisseurs working at Japan's first central wholesale market.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Today’s Close-Up New

Series • 2022

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Japanology Plus New

Series • 2024

Food Tech Products

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2024

Asparagus

An introduction to Japanese food directly from Tsukiji.

Thursday, July 24

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Prize Money

The filmmakers shed light on the stack of envelopes sumo wrestlers receive after winning a bout.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Core Kyoto

Series • 2024

The Central Wholesale Market: Discerning Eyes Keep Food Culture Alive

The filmmakers shed light on connoisseurs working at Japan's first central wholesale market.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2022

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Japanology Plus

Series • 2024

Food Tech Products

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.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Prize Money

The filmmakers shed light on the stack of envelopes sumo wrestlers receive after winning a bout.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2024

Asparagus

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NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

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

Core Kyoto

Series • 2024

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The filmmakers shed light on connoisseurs working at Japan's first central wholesale market.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2024

A New Line of Defense Against Sexual Violence

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

Series • 2022

Wasabi

The filmmakers explore wasabi, Japan's fiery root, from a number of perspectives.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

Season 1 • Episode 4

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

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2022

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NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Japanology Plus

Series • 2024

Food Tech Products

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.

Japan Railway Journal New

Series • 2015

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.

Core Kyoto

Series • 2024

The Central Wholesale Market: Discerning Eyes Keep Food Culture Alive

The filmmakers shed light on connoisseurs working at Japan's first central wholesale market.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Gyoji's Attire

The filmmakers shed light on the meaning behind a sumo wrestling referee's traditional attire.

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.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

A New Line of Defense Against Sexual Violence

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

Series • 2022

Wasabi

The filmmakers explore wasabi, Japan's fiery root, from a number of perspectives.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

Season 1 • Episode 4

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

Hometown Stories New

Series • 2024

Nagasaki's Long-Forgotten Choir

The filmmakers uncover the story of the teacher who led a children's choir during World War II.

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

Since It Was My First Earthquake, I Was Startled.

Features a phrase in Japanese that explains the reason behind an action.

Japanology Plus

Series • 2024

Food Tech Products

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.

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2015

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.

Core Kyoto

Series • 2024

The Central Wholesale Market: Discerning Eyes Keep Food Culture Alive

The filmmakers shed light on connoisseurs working at Japan's first central wholesale market.

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.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Gyoji's Attire

The filmmakers shed light on the meaning behind a sumo wrestling referee's traditional attire.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Asia Insight New

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.

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.

Spiritual Explorers New

Series • 2025

Botanical Dyeing

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

The History of a Traditional Fabric

Shibata Fumie learns how "kaiki," a silk fabric, is layered to produce an image-like final product.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2015

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

Friday, July 25

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Gyoji's Attire

The filmmakers shed light on the meaning behind a sumo wrestling referee's traditional attire.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2012

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

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Today’s Close-Up

Series • 2022

Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Spiritual Explorers

Series • 2025

Botanical Dyeing

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

The History of a Traditional Fabric

Shibata Fumie learns how "kaiki," a silk fabric, is layered to produce an image-like final product.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Gyoji's Attire

The filmmakers shed light on the meaning behind a sumo wrestling referee's traditional attire.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2015

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

NHK News 7 New

Series • 1993

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2012

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

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Preventing Blindness Around the World

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

IMPACTS:Climates Change the World

Series • 2025

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

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2024

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A man uses his own struggles finding an apartment in Japan to help foreigners settle in the country.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

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.

Spiritual Explorers

Series • 2025

Botanical Dyeing

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

The History of a Traditional Fabric

Shibata Fumie learns how "kaiki," a silk fabric, is layered to produce an image-like final product.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Design X Stories New

Series • 2024

Science & Design: Evoking the Future

Yamanaka Shunji introduces prototypes and design sketches that combine science and design.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

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.

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

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The filmmakers shed light on mono-ii, which is used when the bout's outcome could go either way.

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.

Newsroom Tokyo New

Series • 2015

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Preventing Blindness Around the World

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

IMPACTS:Climates Change the World

Series • 2025

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

Season 1 • Episode 5

The filmmakers explore the early morning activities of fishmongers at Nihonbashi Bridge.

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2024

Need Good Sleep? Reset your Body Clock

A hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments; dietary tips for better sleep.

Spiritual Explorers

Series • 2025

Botanical Dyeing

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

The History of a Traditional Fabric

Shibata Fumie learns how "kaiki," a silk fabric, is layered to produce an image-like final product.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Design X Stories

Series • 2024

Science & Design: Evoking the Future

Yamanaka Shunji introduces prototypes and design sketches that combine science and design.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

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.

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.

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2024

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A man uses his own struggles finding an apartment in Japan to help foreigners settle in the country.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2018

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Mono-ii (Judges' Objection)

The filmmakers shed light on mono-ii, which is used when the bout's outcome could go either way.

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