30mWed 15 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
NHK World HD
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61 programmes
15mWed 15 Apr
Activate Your Japanese!
Brush up your Japanese with a drama that gives practical chatting tips, biteâsize videos on onomatopoeia, and documentaries that look at the role of senpai in Japan.
10mWed 15 Apr
Dig More Japan!
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and âDig More Japan!â lets you experience the sights, sounds and seasonal flavors of a Japanese spring. The program draws from NHKâŻWorldâJapanâs own slate and offerâŠ
5mWed 15 Apr
Dining with the Chef mini
In just five minutes, âDining with the Chef Miniâ teaches Japanese home cooking. Master chef TatsuoâŻSaito demonstrates classic techniques. YuâŻHayami joins Saito, and PatrickâŻHarlan works with chef RiâŠ
Entertainment
30mWed 15 Apr
Dive in Tokyo
Komagome is where the Someiâyoshino cherry blossom was first cultivated, and Dive in Tokyo drops you right into the scene. Youâll stroll through a quiet garden, talk with the locals who tend the saplâŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15mWed 15 Apr
Direct Talk
Fujimoto Akioâs latest film Lost Land tracks Rohingya siblings leaving a refugee camp on a risky trek, and it snagged an award at the 2025 Venice Festival. He then talks about why heâs so keen on makâŠ
15mWed 15 Apr
Japan's Top Inventions
Our reporter goes behind the scenes of Japanâs most famous inventions, this week focusing on the ultraâabsorbent towels everyone raves about. Youâll hear how they were developed and why theyâre so poâŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mWed 15 Apr
Frontrunners
Frontrunners follows SumiokaâŻKenta as he works with young creatives to preserve the stories of Hiroshimaâs atomicâbomb survivors. As the survivors age, the series shows why keeping their memories aliâŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mWed 15 Apr
Science View
Science Viewâs latest episode examines pointâcloud data, the 3âD visual technology used by architects, archaeologists and selfâdrivingâcar teams, and it also shows robots demonstrating
30mWed 15 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mWed 15 Apr
Outside In: Lost in Academia
Japanese culture's never been more in the limelight, and this series follows scholars from around the world as they tackle Japan from fresh angles, offering new viewpoints and plenty of food for thouâŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mWed 15 Apr
Dive in Tokyo
Komagome is where the Someiâyoshino cherry blossom was first cultivated, and Dive in Tokyo drops you right into the scene. Youâll stroll through a quiet garden, talk with the locals who tend the saplâŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
Newsline Asia 24
A daily roundup of the top headlines from Japan and across Asia over the past 24 hours.
15mWed 15 Apr
Direct Talk
Fujimoto Akioâs latest film Lost Land tracks Rohingya siblings leaving a refugee camp on a risky trek, and it snagged an award at the 2025 Venice Festival. He then talks about why heâs so keen on makâŠ
15mWed 15 Apr
Japan's Top Inventions
Our reporter goes behind the scenes of Japanâs most famous inventions, this week focusing on the ultraâabsorbent towels everyone raves about. Youâll hear how they were developed and why theyâre so poâŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
Newsline Asia 24
A daily roundup of the top headlines from Japan and across Asia over the past 24 hours.
30mWed 15 Apr
Frontrunners
Frontrunners follows SumiokaâŻKenta as he works with young creatives to preserve the stories of Hiroshimaâs atomicâbomb survivors. As the survivors age, the series shows why keeping their memories aliâŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mWed 15 Apr
Outside In: Lost in Academia
Japanese culture's never been more in the limelight, and this series follows scholars from around the world as they tackle Japan from fresh angles, offering new viewpoints and plenty of food for thouâŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mWed 15 Apr
Science View
Science Viewâs latest episode examines pointâcloud data, the 3âD visual technology used by architects, archaeologists and selfâdrivingâcar teams, and it also shows robots demonstrating
30mWed 15 Apr
NHK News 7
A nightly news roundup delivering Japanâs take on a mix of home and world stories.
15mWed 15 Apr
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
Bosai examines Japanâs constant battle with floods, tsunamis and volcanoes and explains the science used to spot and lessen disasters. It follows the âPhase Freeâ idea, which treats everyday life andâŠ
10mWed 15 Apr
Impacts: Climates Change the World
This NHK World documentary examines the Amazon dieback as part of a series on the COP30 talks in Brazil. Deforestation is already around 17âŻ%, and scientists warn that crossing 20âŻ% could disrupt theâŠ
5mWed 15 Apr
Time-Lapse Japan
TimeâLapse Japan takes you to Matsue, the âcity of water,â where LakeâŻShinjiâknown for its shijimi clamsâchanges color in timeâlapse footage. The series is put together by Shimizu Daisuke, who uses tâŠ
28mWed 15 Apr
Newsroom Tokyo
You'll get solid coverage of what's happening in Japan and across Asia, plus the backstory behind the day's headlines.
15mWed 15 Apr
Direct Talk
Direct Talk is a chatty interview series that brings people who shape our world, from artists to entrepreneurs. In this episode, blacksmith KurosakiâŻYu talks about keeping the 700âyearâold Echizen cuâŠ
12mWed 15 Apr
Herbal Symphony
Head to Uda and check out Japanâs oldest private medicinal herb garden â the grounds still look as they did three hundred years ago, a living snapshot of the local culture and history.
5mWed 15 Apr
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
In Edoâs famous Yoshiwara pleasure quarter, tiny humanoid figures dart among the rich patrons, courtesans and apprentices â what are they up to?
30mWed 15 Apr
Newsroom Tokyo
You'll get solid coverage of what's happening in Japan and across Asia, plus the backstory behind the day's headlines.
15mWed 15 Apr
Direct Talk
Fujimoto Akioâs latest film Lost Land tracks Rohingya siblings leaving a refugee camp on a risky trek, and it snagged an award at the 2025 Venice Festival. He then talks about why heâs so keen on makâŠ
15mWed 15 Apr
Japan's Top Inventions
Our reporter goes behind the scenes of Japanâs most famous inventions, this week focusing on the ultraâabsorbent towels everyone raves about. Youâll hear how they were developed and why theyâre so poâŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mWed 15 Apr
Frontrunners
Frontrunners follows SumiokaâŻKenta as he works with young creatives to preserve the stories of Hiroshimaâs atomicâbomb survivors. As the survivors age, the series shows why keeping their memories aliâŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mWed 15 Apr
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Japanese cooking relies on the right oil for each dish. This series explores plantâbased oils, examines their flavors, checks safety, and explains health benefits. If you want to understand the detaiâŠ
Entertainment
30mWed 15 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mWed 15 Apr
Dive in Tokyo
Komagome is where the Someiâyoshino cherry blossom was first cultivated, and Dive in Tokyo drops you right into the scene. Youâll stroll through a quiet garden, talk with the locals who tend the saplâŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mWed 15 Apr
Outside In: Lost in Academia
Japanese culture's never been more in the limelight, and this series follows scholars from around the world as they tackle Japan from fresh angles, offering new viewpoints and plenty of food for thouâŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15mWed 15 Apr
Direct Talk
Fujimoto Akioâs latest film Lost Land tracks Rohingya siblings leaving a refugee camp on a risky trek, and it snagged an award at the 2025 Venice Festival. He then talks about why heâs so keen on makâŠ
15mWed 15 Apr
Japan's Top Inventions
Our reporter goes behind the scenes of Japanâs most famous inventions, this week focusing on the ultraâabsorbent towels everyone raves about. Youâll hear how they were developed and why theyâre so poâŠ
28mWed 15 Apr
Newsroom Tokyo
You'll get solid coverage of what's happening in Japan and across Asia, plus the backstory behind the day's headlines.
15mWed 15 Apr
Direct Talk
Direct Talk is a chatty interview series that brings people who shape our world, from artists to entrepreneurs. In this episode, blacksmith KurosakiâŻYu talks about keeping the 700âyearâold Echizen cuâŠ
12mWed 15 Apr
Herbal Symphony
Head to Uda and check out Japanâs oldest private medicinal herb garden â the grounds still look as they did three hundred years ago, a living snapshot of the local culture and history.
5mWed 15 Apr
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
A secret meetâup: while the rest of the house is fast asleep, a young lad and lass slip onto the veranda after dark to tend to a rooster. What are they up to?
30mWed 15 Apr
Biz Stream
Biz Stream's "Freight Expectations" looks at how agile logistics firms are shaking up the sector, ditching old habits and pursuing efficiency in odd places. The documentary has companies that use visâŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
Frontrunners
Frontrunners follows SumiokaâŻKenta as he works with young creatives to preserve the stories of Hiroshimaâs atomicâbomb survivors. As the survivors age, the series shows why keeping their memories aliâŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mWed 15 Apr
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Japanese cooking relies on the right oil for each dish. This series explores plantâbased oils, examines their flavors, checks safety, and explains health benefits. If you want to understand the detaiâŠ
Entertainment
30mWed 15 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mWed 15 Apr
Dive in Tokyo
Komagome is where the Someiâyoshino cherry blossom was first cultivated, and Dive in Tokyo drops you right into the scene. Youâll stroll through a quiet garden, talk with the locals who tend the saplâŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15mWed 15 Apr
Direct Talk
Fujimoto Akioâs latest film Lost Land tracks Rohingya siblings leaving a refugee camp on a risky trek, and it snagged an award at the 2025 Venice Festival. He then talks about why heâs so keen on makâŠ
Thu16
Thursday 16 April
53 programmes
30mThu 16 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mThu 16 Apr
Outside In: Lost in Academia
Japanese culture's never been more in the limelight, and this series follows scholars from around the world as they tackle Japan from fresh angles, offering new viewpoints and plenty of food for thouâŠ
30mThu 16 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mThu 16 Apr
Today's Close-Up
A closer look at Japan's headlines, serving up fresh facts and sharp analysis of the big issues shaping everyday life there.
30mThu 16 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mThu 16 Apr
Core Kyoto
A 2013 documentary looks at Kyoto â Japanâs ancient capital â and shows how the cityâs 1,200âyearâold heritage still fuels new ideas. It mixes history, culture and modern tech. It explains why Kyoto âŠ
30mThu 16 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mThu 16 Apr
Japanology Plus
JapanologyâŻPlus, hosted by longtime Japan aficionado PeterâŻBarakan, looks at how Japanese washing machines went from a slow start to some of the worldâs most advanced. Barakan talks with industry expâŠ
30mThu 16 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mThu 16 Apr
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Japanese cooking relies on the right oil for each dish. This series explores plantâbased oils, examines their flavors, checks safety, and explains health benefits. If you want to understand the detaiâŠ
Entertainment
30mThu 16 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mThu 16 Apr
Backstage Japan
Every year, loads of travellers zip through Narita Airport without a clue about the behindâtheâscenes tech that keeps everything safe and comfortable â this show pulls back the curtain on that hiddenâŠ
Entertainment
30mThu 16 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mThu 16 Apr
Today's Close-Up
A closer look at Japan's headlines, serving up fresh facts and sharp analysis of the big issues shaping everyday life there.
30mThu 16 Apr
Newsline Asia 24
A daily roundup of the top headlines from Japan and across Asia over the past 24 hours.
30mThu 16 Apr
Core Kyoto
A 2013 documentary looks at Kyoto â Japanâs ancient capital â and shows how the cityâs 1,200âyearâold heritage still fuels new ideas. It mixes history, culture and modern tech. It explains why Kyoto âŠ
30mThu 16 Apr
Newsline Asia 24
A daily roundup of the top headlines from Japan and across Asia over the past 24 hours.
30mThu 16 Apr
Japanology Plus
JapanologyâŻPlus, hosted by longtime Japan aficionado PeterâŻBarakan, looks at how Japanese washing machines went from a slow start to some of the worldâs most advanced. Barakan talks with industry expâŠ
30mThu 16 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mThu 16 Apr
Backstage Japan
Every year, loads of travellers zip through Narita Airport without a clue about the behindâtheâscenes tech that keeps everything safe and comfortable â this show pulls back the curtain on that hiddenâŠ
Entertainment
30mThu 16 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mThu 16 Apr
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Japanese cooking relies on the right oil for each dish. This series explores plantâbased oils, examines their flavors, checks safety, and explains health benefits. If you want to understand the detaiâŠ
Entertainment
30mThu 16 Apr
NHK News 7
A nightly news roundup delivering Japanâs take on a mix of home and world stories.
30mThu 16 Apr
Today's Close-Up
A closer look at Japan's headlines, serving up fresh facts and sharp analysis of the big issues shaping everyday life there.
28mThu 16 Apr
Newsroom Tokyo
You'll get solid coverage of what's happening in Japan and across Asia, plus the backstory behind the day's headlines.
15mThu 16 Apr
Direct Talk
Direct Talk is a oneâhour interview series that puts the minds behind big ideas on the sofa. In this episode, Japanese installation artist Matsuo Takahiro explains how he blends light and cuttingâedgâŠ
12mThu 16 Apr
Herbal Symphony
This summer, head to Uda to see Japanâs oldest privatelyârun herb garden â a living snapshot of a landscape that looks just like it did three centuries ago, packed with local history and culture.
5mThu 16 Apr
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
A secret meetâup: while the rest of the house is fast asleep, a young lad and lass slip onto the veranda after dark to tend to a rooster. What are they up to?
30mThu 16 Apr
Newsroom Tokyo
You'll get solid coverage of what's happening in Japan and across Asia, plus the backstory behind the day's headlines.
30mThu 16 Apr
Core Kyoto
A 2013 documentary looks at Kyoto â Japanâs ancient capital â and shows how the cityâs 1,200âyearâold heritage still fuels new ideas. It mixes history, culture and modern tech. It explains why Kyoto âŠ
30mThu 16 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mThu 16 Apr
Japanology Plus
JapanologyâŻPlus, hosted by longtime Japan aficionado PeterâŻBarakan, looks at how Japanese washing machines went from a slow start to some of the worldâs most advanced. Barakan talks with industry expâŠ
30mThu 16 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mThu 16 Apr
Japan Railway Journal
Japan Railway Journal looks at the highs and lows of Japanâs railways, from Choshi Electric Railwayâs first loss in four years and its plan to turn things around, to a quirky JR Ome Line project thatâŠ
30mThu 16 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mThu 16 Apr
Today's Close-Up
A closer look at Japan's headlines, serving up fresh facts and sharp analysis of the big issues shaping everyday life there.
30mThu 16 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mThu 16 Apr
Backstage Japan
Every year, loads of travellers zip through Narita Airport without a clue about the behindâtheâscenes tech that keeps everything safe and comfortable â this show pulls back the curtain on that hiddenâŠ
Entertainment
30mThu 16 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mThu 16 Apr
Core Kyoto
A 2013 documentary looks at Kyoto â Japanâs ancient capital â and shows how the cityâs 1,200âyearâold heritage still fuels new ideas. It mixes history, culture and modern tech. It explains why Kyoto âŠ
28mThu 16 Apr
Newsroom Tokyo
You'll get solid coverage of what's happening in Japan and across Asia, plus the backstory behind the day's headlines.
15mThu 16 Apr
Direct Talk
Direct Talk is a oneâhour interview series that puts the minds behind big ideas on the sofa. In this episode, Japanese installation artist Matsuo Takahiro explains how he blends light and cuttingâedgâŠ
12mThu 16 Apr
Herbal Symphony
Head to Uda and check out Japanâs oldest private medicinal herb garden â the grounds still look as they did three hundred years ago, a living snapshot of the local culture and history.
5mThu 16 Apr
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Spring celebration: head to one of Edo's top cherryâblossom spots â these flowerâviewing gatherings were all about eating, drinking, having a laugh and giving young men and women a chance to chat it âŠ
27mThu 16 Apr
Hometown Stories
Winter brings a wave of seasonal workers to Japanâs mandarin orange groves for a twoâmonth harvest. They live together in communal lodgings, swap stories, discuss their outlooks and begin to map new âŠ
3mThu 16 Apr
Satoyama Kitchen
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama serve up local dishes while the scenery changes around the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.
Entertainment
30mThu 16 Apr
Japanology Plus
JapanologyâŻPlus, hosted by longtime Japan aficionado PeterâŻBarakan, looks at how Japanese washing machines went from a slow start to some of the worldâs most advanced. Barakan talks with industry expâŠ
30mThu 16 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mThu 16 Apr
Japan Railway Journal
Japan Railway Journal looks at the highs and lows of Japanâs railways, from Choshi Electric Railwayâs first loss in four years and its plan to turn things around, to a quirky JR Ome Line project thatâŠ
30mThu 16 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mThu 16 Apr
Today's Close-Up
A closer look at Japan's headlines, serving up fresh facts and sharp analysis of the big issues shaping everyday life there.
30mThu 16 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
Fri17
Friday 17 April
52 programmes
30mFri 17 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mFri 17 Apr
Backstage Japan
Every year, loads of travellers zip through Narita Airport without a clue about the behindâtheâscenes tech that keeps everything safe and comfortable â this show pulls back the curtain on that hiddenâŠ
Entertainment
30mFri 17 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mFri 17 Apr
Today's Close-Up
A closer look at Japan's headlines, serving up fresh facts and sharp analysis of the big issues shaping everyday life there.
30mFri 17 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mFri 17 Apr
Asia Insight
A short documentary follows Nepalese men who join the Russian military because the pay is about ten times what theyâd earn at home. It shows the families they leave behind; many recruits simply disapâŠ
30mFri 17 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mFri 17 Apr
The Imperial Palace
Imperial Palace is a fourâpart BBC Two drama from 1969. It follows the dayâtoâday goingsâon at a posh London hotel in the 1930s.
30mFri 17 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mFri 17 Apr
Japan Railway Journal
Japan Railway Journal looks at the highs and lows of Japanâs railways, from Choshi Electric Railwayâs first loss in four years and its plan to turn things around, to a quirky JR Ome Line project thatâŠ
30mFri 17 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mFri 17 Apr
Seasoning the Seasons
We head off to different spots across Japan, showing off the everyday life and local festivals that have been shaped by the country's long history.
30mFri 17 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mFri 17 Apr
Today's Close-Up
A closer look at Japan's headlines, serving up fresh facts and sharp analysis of the big issues shaping everyday life there.
30mFri 17 Apr
Newsline Asia 24
A daily roundup of the top headlines from Japan and across Asia over the past 24 hours.
30mFri 17 Apr
Asia Insight
A short documentary follows Nepalese men who join the Russian military because the pay is about ten times what theyâd earn at home. It shows the families they leave behind; many recruits simply disapâŠ
30mFri 17 Apr
Newsline Asia 24
A daily roundup of the top headlines from Japan and across Asia over the past 24 hours.
30mFri 17 Apr
The Imperial Palace
Imperial Palace is a fourâpart BBC Two drama from 1969. It follows the dayâtoâday goingsâon at a posh London hotel in the 1930s.
30mFri 17 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mFri 17 Apr
Document 72 Hours
Document 72 Hours puts you inside a 24âhour bookshop in Tokyo. Shoppers come and go all day. Over three days the crew asks each person what they're buying and why, showing how people still value physâŠ
30mFri 17 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mFri 17 Apr
Japan Railway Journal
Japan Railway Journal looks at the highs and lows of Japanâs railways, from Choshi Electric Railwayâs first loss in four years and its plan to turn things around, to a quirky JR Ome Line project thatâŠ
30mFri 17 Apr
NHK News 7
A nightly news roundup delivering Japanâs take on a mix of home and world stories.
30mFri 17 Apr
Today's Close-Up
A closer look at Japan's headlines, serving up fresh facts and sharp analysis of the big issues shaping everyday life there.
28mFri 17 Apr
Newsroom Tokyo
You'll get solid coverage of what's happening in Japan and across Asia, plus the backstory behind the day's headlines.
15mFri 17 Apr
Direct Talk
Direct Talk is an interview series that brings in people who shape the world. In this episode, TsujiâŻMasachika explains how he uses sounds birds hate to keep them away from aircraft and reduce bird sâŠ
12mFri 17 Apr
Impacts: Climates Change the World
The COP30 series from Brazil dives into the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, the ocean current that moves
5mFri 17 Apr
Chatroom Japan
Andrew Mitchell, a Brit who was in Japan during the 2016 Kumamoto quakes, shares what he learned when the ground started shaking. The threeâminute documentary offers practical tips for handling a disâŠ
30mFri 17 Apr
Newsroom Tokyo
You'll get solid coverage of what's happening in Japan and across Asia, plus the backstory behind the day's headlines.
30mFri 17 Apr
Asia Insight
A short documentary follows Nepalese men who join the Russian military because the pay is about ten times what theyâd earn at home. It shows the families they leave behind; many recruits simply disapâŠ
30mFri 17 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mFri 17 Apr
The Imperial Palace
Imperial Palace is a fourâpart BBC Two drama from 1969. It follows the dayâtoâday goingsâon at a posh London hotel in the 1930s.
30mFri 17 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mFri 17 Apr
Design X Stories
The episode looks at giving analogue design a fresh spin. With analogue making a comeback, it taps into the tactile, visual and auditory experiences that digital often misses â see how designers are âŠ
Entertainment
30mFri 17 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mFri 17 Apr
Today's Close-Up
A closer look at Japan's headlines, serving up fresh facts and sharp analysis of the big issues shaping everyday life there.
30mFri 17 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mFri 17 Apr
Frontrunners
Frontrunners follows SumiokaâŻKenta as he works with young creatives to preserve the stories of Hiroshimaâs atomicâbomb survivors. As the survivors age, the series shows why keeping their memories aliâŠ
30mFri 17 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mFri 17 Apr
Asia Insight
A short documentary follows Nepalese men who join the Russian military because the pay is about ten times what theyâd earn at home. It shows the families they leave behind; many recruits simply disapâŠ
28mFri 17 Apr
Newsroom Tokyo
You'll get solid coverage of what's happening in Japan and across Asia, plus the backstory behind the day's headlines.
15mFri 17 Apr
Direct Talk
Direct Talk is an interview series that brings in people who shape the world. In this episode, TsujiâŻMasachika explains how he uses sounds birds hate to keep them away from aircraft and reduce bird sâŠ
12mFri 17 Apr
Impacts: Climates Change the World
The COP30 series from Brazil dives into the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, the ocean current that moves
5mFri 17 Apr
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Utagawa Kuniyoshiâs apparently offâhand sketches are actually precise portraits of the kabuki stars of his day, making you ask what point he was getting across.
30mFri 17 Apr
Medical Frontiers
Medical Frontiers looks at pancreatic disease, which hides deep inside the body and is hard to spot early. The programme follows doctors as they use endoscopic ultrasound to catch it sooner and it shâŠ
30mFri 17 Apr
The Imperial Palace
Imperial Palace is a fourâpart BBC Two drama from 1969. It follows the dayâtoâday goingsâon at a posh London hotel in the 1930s.
30mFri 17 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mFri 17 Apr
Design X Stories
The episode looks at giving analogue design a fresh spin. With analogue making a comeback, it taps into the tactile, visual and auditory experiences that digital often misses â see how designers are âŠ
Entertainment
30mFri 17 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mFri 17 Apr
Today's Close-Up
A closer look at Japan's headlines, serving up fresh facts and sharp analysis of the big issues shaping everyday life there.
30mFri 17 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
Sat18
Saturday 18 April
72 programmes
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
5mSat 18 Apr
Chatroom Japan
Andrew Mitchell, a Brit who was in Japan during the 2016 Kumamoto quakes, shares what he learned when the ground started shaking. The threeâminute documentary offers practical tips for handling a disâŠ
15mSat 18 Apr
Japan's Top Inventions
Our reporter goes behind the scenes of Japanâs most famous inventions, this week focusing on the ultraâabsorbent towels everyone raves about. Youâll hear how they were developed and why theyâre so poâŠ
30mSat 18 Apr
Japanology Plus
JapanologyâŻPlus, hosted by longtime Japan aficionado PeterâŻBarakan, looks at how Japanese washing machines went from a slow start to some of the worldâs most advanced. Barakan talks with industry expâŠ
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
50mSat 18 Apr
The Young Virtuosos
A behindâtheâscenes look at the worldâfamous Chopin piano competition, following teenage prodigies as they step onto the stage. Expect the highs of triumph, the lows of heartbreak and a few surprisinâŠ
Music
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
50mSat 18 Apr
NHK World TV Special Programme
NHK WorldâJapan offers news, current affairs and documentaries that look at Japan and the rest of Asia.
Entertainment
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
50mSat 18 Apr
Cycle Around Japan
Michael Rice and Zac Reynolds pedal around Japan in this Englishâlanguage NHK series, hanging out with locals and uncovering bits of culture you rarely see. Each episode drops you into a different reâŠ
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mSat 18 Apr
Design X Stories
The episode looks at giving analogue design a fresh spin. With analogue making a comeback, it taps into the tactile, visual and auditory experiences that digital often misses â see how designers are âŠ
Entertainment
10mSat 18 Apr
u&i
u&i is a bright kidsâ series that brings in two cheeky fairies to spark the main characterâs thoughts on helping people with difficulties. It builds empathy by showing simple, caring actions kids canâŠ
News
10mSat 18 Apr
Viewpoint Science
Viewpoint Science is a proactive education series that gives kids a handsâon look at science. It lets them ask questions and hunt for answers themselves. Aimed at primary and lowerâsecondary pupils, âŠ
News
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mSat 18 Apr
Yokai
A documentary crew heads out to track down the Yarokamizu, a yokai from Aichiâs Kiso River thatâs said to warn people about environmental disasters and is worshipped as a local deity. Youâll see the âŠ
15mSat 18 Apr
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card walks 1,000âŻkm along Japanâs northern Pacific coast, meeting locals and taking in the striking scenery. Along the way he sees the lingering marks of the 2011 disaster and the grit of the coâŠ
Entertainment
5mSat 18 Apr
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
It's a summer evening and a stylish woman is lost in a letter â sheâs actually the face of a Mitsui Echig
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15mSat 18 Apr
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
Tokyo Skytree is a tourist hotspot that also houses disasterâready technology. The
5mSat 18 Apr
Design Museum Japan
Design Museum Japan is a tenâpart series on NHK World that shows how good design lives in everyday Japanese life. In the Ehime episode, musician Nagazumi Takashi walks
Entertainment
30mSat 18 Apr
Kabuki Kool
Kataoka Ainosuke walks you through the range of romantic heroes in kabuki, from cheeky comic types to dark, brooding bad boys. He breaks down each archetype and points out historic theatre buildings âŠ
Entertainment
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
50mSat 18 Apr
The Young Virtuosos
A behindâtheâscenes look at the worldâfamous Chopin piano competition, following teenage prodigies as they step onto the stage. Expect the highs of triumph, the lows of heartbreak and a few surprisinâŠ
Music
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
50mSat 18 Apr
NHK World TV Special Programme
NHK WorldâJapan offers news, current affairs and documentaries that look at Japan and the rest of Asia.
Entertainment
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mSat 18 Apr
Yokai
A documentary crew heads out to track down the Yarokamizu, a yokai from Aichiâs Kiso River thatâs said to warn people about environmental disasters and is worshipped as a local deity. Youâll see the âŠ
15mSat 18 Apr
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card walks 1,000âŻkm along Japanâs northern Pacific coast, meeting locals and taking in the striking scenery. Along the way he sees the lingering marks of the 2011 disaster and the grit of the coâŠ
Entertainment
5mSat 18 Apr
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
It's a summer evening and a stylish woman is lost in a letter â sheâs actually the face of a Mitsui Echig
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mSat 18 Apr
Design X Stories
The episode looks at giving analogue design a fresh spin. With analogue making a comeback, it taps into the tactile, visual and auditory experiences that digital often misses â see how designers are âŠ
Entertainment
10mSat 18 Apr
u&i
u&i is a bright kidsâ series that brings in two cheeky fairies to spark the main characterâs thoughts on helping people with difficulties. It builds empathy by showing simple, caring actions kids canâŠ
News
10mSat 18 Apr
Viewpoint Science
Viewpoint Science is a proactive education series that gives kids a handsâon look at science. It lets them ask questions and hunt for answers themselves. Aimed at primary and lowerâsecondary pupils, âŠ
News
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
50mSat 18 Apr
Cycle Around Japan
Michael Rice and Zac Reynolds pedal around Japan in this Englishâlanguage NHK series, hanging out with locals and uncovering bits of culture you rarely see. Each episode drops you into a different reâŠ
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15mSat 18 Apr
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
Tokyo Skytree is a tourist hotspot that also houses disasterâready technology. The
5mSat 18 Apr
Design Museum Japan
Design Museum Japan is a tenâpart series on NHK World that shows how good design lives in everyday Japanese life. In the Ehime episode, musician Nagazumi Takashi walks
Entertainment
30mSat 18 Apr
Kabuki Kool
Kataoka Ainosuke walks you through the range of romantic heroes in kabuki, from cheeky comic types to dark, brooding bad boys. He breaks down each archetype and points out historic theatre buildings âŠ
Entertainment
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
50mSat 18 Apr
The Young Virtuosos
A behindâtheâscenes look at the worldâfamous Chopin piano competition, following teenage prodigies as they step onto the stage. Expect the highs of triumph, the lows of heartbreak and a few surprisinâŠ
Music
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
50mSat 18 Apr
NHK World TV Special Programme
NHK WorldâJapan offers news, current affairs and documentaries that look at Japan and the rest of Asia.
Entertainment
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mSat 18 Apr
Biz Stream
A lively show that mixes business and finance updates with detailed features, giving you a closer look at the newest trends in Japan and around the globe.
10mSat 18 Apr
u&i
u&i is a bright kidsâ series that brings in two cheeky fairies to spark the main characterâs thoughts on helping people with difficulties. It builds empathy by showing simple, caring actions kids canâŠ
News
10mSat 18 Apr
Viewpoint Science
Viewpoint Science is a proactive education series that gives kids a handsâon look at science. It lets them ask questions and hunt for answers themselves. Aimed at primary and lowerâsecondary pupils, âŠ
News
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
50mSat 18 Apr
Cycle Around Japan
Michael Rice and Zac Reynolds pedal around Japan in this Englishâlanguage NHK series, hanging out with locals and uncovering bits of culture you rarely see. Each episode drops you into a different reâŠ
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mSat 18 Apr
Yokai
A documentary crew heads out to track down the Yarokamizu, a yokai from Aichiâs Kiso River thatâs said to warn people about environmental disasters and is worshipped as a local deity. Youâll see the âŠ
15mSat 18 Apr
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card walks 1,000âŻkm along Japanâs northern Pacific coast, meeting locals and taking in the striking scenery. Along the way he sees the lingering marks of the 2011 disaster and the grit of the coâŠ
Entertainment
5mSat 18 Apr
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
It's a summer evening and a stylish woman is lost in a letter â sheâs actually the face of a Mitsui Echig
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15mSat 18 Apr
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
Tokyo Skytree is a tourist hotspot that also houses disasterâready technology. The
5mSat 18 Apr
Design Museum Japan
Design Museum Japan is a tenâpart series on NHK World that shows how good design lives in everyday Japanese life. In the Ehime episode, musician Nagazumi Takashi walks
Entertainment
30mSat 18 Apr
Kabuki Kool
Kataoka Ainosuke walks you through the range of romantic heroes in kabuki, from cheeky comic types to dark, brooding bad boys. He breaks down each archetype and points out historic theatre buildings âŠ
Entertainment
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
50mSat 18 Apr
The Young Virtuosos
A behindâtheâscenes look at the worldâfamous Chopin piano competition, following teenage prodigies as they step onto the stage. Expect the highs of triumph, the lows of heartbreak and a few surprisinâŠ
Music
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
50mSat 18 Apr
NHK World TV Special Programme
NHK WorldâJapan offers news, current affairs and documentaries that look at Japan and the rest of Asia.
Entertainment
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mSat 18 Apr
Biz Stream
A lively show that mixes business and finance updates with detailed features, giving you a closer look at the newest trends in Japan and around the globe.
10mSat 18 Apr
u&i
u&i is a bright kidsâ series that brings in two cheeky fairies to spark the main characterâs thoughts on helping people with difficulties. It builds empathy by showing simple, caring actions kids canâŠ
News
10mSat 18 Apr
Viewpoint Science
Viewpoint Science is a proactive education series that gives kids a handsâon look at science. It lets them ask questions and hunt for answers themselves. Aimed at primary and lowerâsecondary pupils, âŠ
News
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
50mSat 18 Apr
Cycle Around Japan
Michael Rice and Zac Reynolds pedal around Japan in this Englishâlanguage NHK series, hanging out with locals and uncovering bits of culture you rarely see. Each episode drops you into a different reâŠ
10mSat 18 Apr
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's main hourly news slot gives you the latest world headlines, business updates and weather, with a particular eye on Japan and the rest of Asia.
30mSat 18 Apr
Yokai
A documentary crew heads out to track down the Yarokamizu, a yokai from Aichiâs Kiso River thatâs said to warn people about environmental disasters and is worshipped as a local deity. Youâll see the âŠ
15mSat 18 Apr
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card walks 1,000âŻkm along Japanâs northern Pacific coast, meeting locals and taking in the striking scenery. Along the way he sees the lingering marks of the 2011 disaster and the grit of the coâŠ
Entertainment