NHK World News TV Schedule

J-Flicks

Venice 2026 & Focus on Tanaka Kinuyo

The world of Japanese cinema; interviews with leading players.

NHK Newsline

Anime Manga Explosion

#34 Detective Conan Special

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga that are beloved by fans and an exploration of what makes them so popular.

I Love 'Mee'

Whose Fault Is It That You Can't Do It?

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

Design Ah! neo

NHK Newsline

J-MELO

WHITE SCORPION, Mahiru, and BIGMAMA

Idol group WHITE SCORPION, singer-songwriter Mahiru and five-piece rock band BIGMAMA perform their top tracks and discuss their music.

Little Charo

Little Charo

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home.

Japanology Plus Mini

Sake

Sake is enjoying a global boom. But as the domestic market shrinks, more and more breweries are turning to overseas markets to survive. We meet artisans striving to preserve its tradition and quality.

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

Fukuoka: Itoshima's Tropical Shores

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

NHK Newsline

Dumaguete

Dumaguete

NHK Newsline

On the Wings

Oshima to Hachijojima Airport

The host embarks on a journey visiting different locations in Japan by air and explores different local attractions and cuisines.

Core Kyoto Mini

Gift Giving: The Significance of Auspicious Decorations

The filmmakers explore the origin of the custom of giving gifts at milestones and at the change of seasons.

Easy Japanese for Work

Fielding an Urgent Request on the Phone

Foreigners learn useful Japanese workplace expressions, explore business cultures and improve kanji proficiency.

Zero Waste Life

Food Waste Washi

Papermaker Igarashi Masami creates food paper from potatoes or onions discarded from the food industry to raise awareness of food loss.

Documentary 360

Mapping Gaza: Revealing Patterns of Destruction and Control

The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.

NHK Newsline

J-Flicks

Venice 2026 & Focus on Tanaka Kinuyo

The world of Japanese cinema; interviews with leading players.

NHK Newsline

Anime Manga Explosion

#34 Detective Conan Special

A look at the major Japanese anime and manga that are beloved by fans and an exploration of what makes them so popular.

I Love 'Mee'

Whose Fault Is It That You Can't Do It?

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

Design Ah! neo

NHK Newsline

J-MELO

WHITE SCORPION, Mahiru, and BIGMAMA

Idol group WHITE SCORPION, singer-songwriter Mahiru and five-piece rock band BIGMAMA perform their top tracks and discuss their music.

Little Charo

Little Charo

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home.

Japanology Plus Mini

Sake

Sake is enjoying a global boom. But as the domestic market shrinks, more and more breweries are turning to overseas markets to survive. We meet artisans striving to preserve its tradition and quality.

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

Fukuoka: Itoshima's Tropical Shores

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

NHK Newsline

On the Wings

Oshima to Hachijojima Airport

The host embarks on a journey visiting different locations in Japan by air and explores different local attractions and cuisines.

Core Kyoto Mini

Gift Giving: The Significance of Auspicious Decorations

The filmmakers explore the origin of the custom of giving gifts at milestones and at the change of seasons.

Easy Japanese for Work

Fielding an Urgent Request on the Phone

Foreigners learn useful Japanese workplace expressions, explore business cultures and improve kanji proficiency.

Zero Waste Life

Food Waste Washi

Papermaker Igarashi Masami creates food paper from potatoes or onions discarded from the food industry to raise awareness of food loss.

NHK Newsline

Dumaguete

Dumaguete

NHK Newsline

Chatroom Japan

Things I Learned from the Kumamoto Quakes

Andrew Mitchell from the United Kingdom has some stories to share from his own experience living through the 2016 Kumamoto quakes.

IMPACTS:Climates Change the World

Elephant Encounters: Why Are They Surging?

The filmmakers shed light on the shift in wild elephants' habitats due to climate change and remote sensing technologies developed to study the human-elephant conflict.

Design Museum Japan

Designer-less Design

Kikuchi Atsuki is drawn to enamelware that reflects the creators' own instincts; he talks about the appeal of designs made and used by the same person.

The Factory Wonders

Fire Engine Factory

Comedians Reiji and Tsuyoshi of the duo Nakagawake and Suchiko explore various Japanese manufacturing technologies.

Time-Lapse Japan

Izumo: The Gathering Place of the Gods

Izumo, known as the home of the gods, fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland; with beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart.

NHK Newsline

The Seasons of Yamato

First Frost / The 24 Solar Terms

The filmmaker presents poetic videos in collaboration with Mine Kawakami, a renowned pianist, to make one experience the seasons of Yamato, a former province in Japan.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Drone Disaster Management

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

Magical Japanese

Wear

Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to kiru or to wear.

Easy Japanese

You Look Well

Fun and easy Japanese; fast track your language learning with these simple expressions; plus handy travel tips and easy kanji; give it a try!

Culture Crossroads

Diversity for Disaster Resilience

The filmmakers explore how foreigners with language proficiency in Nakano Ward, Tokyo, are trained to serve in emergencies and run evacuation shelters during disasters.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Programs Newly Translated into English

The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.

NHK Newsline

Seasoning the Seasons

Mikan: Japan's Favorite Citrus Fruit

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, Mikan: Japan's Favorite Citrus Fruit.

NHK Newsline

Biz Stream

New Twists on Fermented Flavors (#268) 5119-004

The hosts share the latest stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations while discussing their global impact from multiple perspectives.

NHK Newsline

Hometown Stories

jiritsu

An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine and way of life; in addition, understand Japanese life outside major metropolitan areas.

Easy Japanese

Can We Buy Tickets?

To ask someone if a person can do something, say the verb to indicate the desired action, followed by koto ga and dekimasu, meaning something is possible; then add ka.

NHK Newsline

The Factory Wonders

Fire Engine Factory

Comedians Reiji and Tsuyoshi of the duo Nakagawake and Suchiko explore various Japanese manufacturing technologies.

Time-Lapse Japan

Izumo: The Gathering Place of the Gods

Izumo, known as the home of the gods, fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland; with beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart.

Newsline Asia 24

Magical Japanese

Wear

Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to kiru or to wear.

Easy Japanese

You Look Well

Fun and easy Japanese; fast track your language learning with these simple expressions; plus handy travel tips and easy kanji; give it a try!

Culture Crossroads

Diversity for Disaster Resilience

The filmmakers explore how foreigners with language proficiency in Nakano Ward, Tokyo, are trained to serve in emergencies and run evacuation shelters during disasters.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Programs Newly Translated into English

The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.

Newsline Asia 24

Seasoning the Seasons

Mikan: Japan's Favorite Citrus Fruit

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, Mikan: Japan's Favorite Citrus Fruit.

NHK Newsline

Hometown Stories

jiritsu

An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine and way of life; in addition, understand Japanese life outside major metropolitan areas.

Easy Japanese

Can We Buy Tickets?

To ask someone if a person can do something, say the verb to indicate the desired action, followed by koto ga and dekimasu, meaning something is possible; then add ka.

NHK Newsline

Journeys in Japan

Journeys in Japan

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

NHK News 7

The Factory Wonders

Fire Engine Factory

Comedians Reiji and Tsuyoshi of the duo Nakagawake and Suchiko explore various Japanese manufacturing technologies.

Time-Lapse Japan

Izumo: The Gathering Place of the Gods

Izumo, known as the home of the gods, fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland; with beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart.

Newsroom Tokyo

Direct Talk

Toothbrushing for a Better Tomorrow

Dentist Matsumoto Toshihide discusses protecting the lives of children from Myanmar through oral care and distributing toothbrushes in evacuation shelters lacking medical facilities.

Culture Crossroads

Diversity for Disaster Resilience

The filmmakers explore how foreigners with language proficiency in Nakano Ward, Tokyo, are trained to serve in emergencies and run evacuation shelters during disasters.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Programs Newly Translated into English

The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.

Newsroom Tokyo

Dive in Tokyo

Mt. Takao - A Sanctuary for Faith and Nature

Join us for a hike up Mt. Takao in western Tokyo, said to be the most visited peak in the world. Along the way we'll learn about its samurai history, connection to Mt. Fuji, and abundant nature.

NHK Newsline

Seasoning the Seasons

Mikan: Japan's Favorite Citrus Fruit

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, Mikan: Japan's Favorite Citrus Fruit.

NHK Newsline

Medical Frontiers

Tregs: Nobel-Winning Discovery That Could Change Medicine

Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the new treatments.

NHK Newsline

The Factory Wonders

Fire Engine Factory

Comedians Reiji and Tsuyoshi of the duo Nakagawake and Suchiko explore various Japanese manufacturing technologies.

Time-Lapse Japan

Izumo: The Gathering Place of the Gods

Izumo, known as the home of the gods, fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland; with beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart.

NHK Newsline

Hometown Stories

jiritsu

An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine and way of life; in addition, understand Japanese life outside major metropolitan areas.

Easy Japanese

Can We Buy Tickets?

To ask someone if a person can do something, say the verb to indicate the desired action, followed by koto ga and dekimasu, meaning something is possible; then add ka.

NHK Newsline

Magical Japanese

Wear

Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to kiru or to wear.

Easy Japanese

You Look Well

Fun and easy Japanese; fast track your language learning with these simple expressions; plus handy travel tips and easy kanji; give it a try!

Culture Crossroads

Diversity for Disaster Resilience

The filmmakers explore how foreigners with language proficiency in Nakano Ward, Tokyo, are trained to serve in emergencies and run evacuation shelters during disasters.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Programs Newly Translated into English

The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.

Newsroom Tokyo

Direct Talk

Toothbrushing for a Better Tomorrow

Dentist Matsumoto Toshihide discusses protecting the lives of children from Myanmar through oral care and distributing toothbrushes in evacuation shelters lacking medical facilities.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Sawara Taisai: Sawara

Sawara Taisai looks back 300 years to a time when the town of Sawara was a vibrant cultural center. Throughout the area, large, elaborately decorated floats are paraded through the streets.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Fishing for a Summer Delicacy

The host examines "Fly-fishing," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai that features a group of anglers using drifting mosquito hooks to fish.

Today's Close-Up

A New Era of Citizen Science: Historic Discovery at Your Fingertips

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

Seasoning the Seasons

Mikan: Japan's Favorite Citrus Fruit

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, Mikan: Japan's Favorite Citrus Fruit.

NHK Newsline

Medical Frontiers

Tregs: Nobel-Winning Discovery That Could Change Medicine

Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the new treatments.

NHK Newsline

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Drone Disaster Management

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

IMPACTS:Climates Change the World

Elephant Encounters: Why Are They Surging?

The filmmakers shed light on the shift in wild elephants' habitats due to climate change and remote sensing technologies developed to study the human-elephant conflict.

Time-Lapse Japan

Izumo: The City of Water

The host showcases time-lapse videos from Matsue in Izumo, also known as the city of water due to being surrounded by a river.

NHK Newsline

Magical Japanese

Wear

Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to kiru or to wear.

Easy Japanese

You Look Well

Fun and easy Japanese; fast track your language learning with these simple expressions; plus handy travel tips and easy kanji; give it a try!

Culture Crossroads

Diversity for Disaster Resilience

The filmmakers explore how foreigners with language proficiency in Nakano Ward, Tokyo, are trained to serve in emergencies and run evacuation shelters during disasters.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Programs Newly Translated into English

The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.

NHK Newsline

Hometown Stories

jiritsu

An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine and way of life; in addition, understand Japanese life outside major metropolitan areas.

Easy Japanese

Can We Buy Tickets?

To ask someone if a person can do something, say the verb to indicate the desired action, followed by koto ga and dekimasu, meaning something is possible; then add ka.

NHK Newsline

Journeys in Japan

Hida: Deep Winter Escape

The filmmakers visit Furukawa, an old district of Hida City in Gifu Prefecture which flourished as a castle town in the past.

NHK Newsline

Dining with the Chef

Rika's Tokyo Cuisine/ Miso-grilled Pork

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

NHK Newsline

Document 72 Hours

A Martial Arts Gym in Tokyo

A gym in Tokyo welcomes people of all ages and strength levels. Some members reveal what motivates them to exercise there.

NHK Newsline

Medical Frontiers

Tregs: Nobel-Winning Discovery That Could Change Medicine

Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the new treatments.

NHK Newsline

Activate Your Japanese

A New Start

Rei tells Xuan about quitting his job at the hotel to go to France. Xuan is taken aback and avoids talking to Rei.

Dig More Japan!

J-Snacks

The filmmakers explore the world of Japanese snacks, loved by people of all ages.

Dining with the Chef Mini

Rika's Yakisoba

Chef Rika showcases an easy-to-follow recipe for yakisoba.

NHK Newsline

Journeys in Japan

Hida: Deep Winter Escape

The filmmakers visit Furukawa, an old district of Hida City in Gifu Prefecture which flourished as a castle town in the past.

Newsline Asia 24

Dining with the Chef

Rika's Tokyo Cuisine/ Miso-grilled Pork

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

Newsline Asia 24

Document 72 Hours

A Martial Arts Gym in Tokyo

A gym in Tokyo welcomes people of all ages and strength levels. Some members reveal what motivates them to exercise there.

NHK Newsline

Activate Your Japanese

A New Start

Rei tells Xuan about quitting his job at the hotel to go to France. Xuan is taken aback and avoids talking to Rei.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Drone Disaster Management

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

NHK Newsline

Medical Frontiers

Tregs: Nobel-Winning Discovery That Could Change Medicine

Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the new treatments.

NHK News 7

Biz Stream

New Twists on Fermented Flavors (#268) 5119-004

The hosts share the latest stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations while discussing their global impact from multiple perspectives.

Newsroom Tokyo

Direct Talk

Believe in Music

Musician Ichiko Aoba discusses why her sound captivates international audiences despite language barriers.

Magical Japanese

Wear

Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to kiru or to wear.

Easy Japanese

You Look Well

Fun and easy Japanese; fast track your language learning with these simple expressions; plus handy travel tips and easy kanji; give it a try!

Newsroom Tokyo

Dining with the Chef

Rika's Tokyo Cuisine/ Miso-grilled Pork

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

NHK Newsline

Document 72 Hours

A Martial Arts Gym in Tokyo

A gym in Tokyo welcomes people of all ages and strength levels. Some members reveal what motivates them to exercise there.

NHK Newsline

Science View

Japan's Civil Engineering Part I: Tunnels

Experts explore Japan's advanced technologies, including techniques for building tunnels in complex geological conditions and innovative ways of keeping fruit fresh.

NHK Newsline

Journeys in Japan

Hida: Deep Winter Escape

The filmmakers visit Furukawa, an old district of Hida City in Gifu Prefecture which flourished as a castle town in the past.

NHK Newsline

Activate Your Japanese

A New Start

Rei tells Xuan about quitting his job at the hotel to go to France. Xuan is taken aback and avoids talking to Rei.

Dig More Japan!

J-Snacks

The filmmakers explore the world of Japanese snacks, loved by people of all ages.

Dining with the Chef Mini

Rika's Yakisoba

Chef Rika showcases an easy-to-follow recipe for yakisoba.

NHK Newsline

Dining with the Chef

Rika's Tokyo Cuisine/ Miso-grilled Pork

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

Newsroom Tokyo

Direct Talk

Believe in Music

Musician Ichiko Aoba discusses why her sound captivates international audiences despite language barriers.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Gataine Odori: Omuta

"Gataine Odori" is a dance that depicts exhausting land reclamation work carried out in Omuta during the 19th century. A group of elderly women teach the dance to schoolchildren and keep the story alive.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

A Night of Fashion and Fireworks

The filmmakers explore the history of Japanese fashion and fireworks in the summer during the Edo period, where women dress up to attract male suitors.

Today's Close-Up

Next-Gen Weather Forecasts: AI Takes on Typhoons

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

Document 72 Hours

A Martial Arts Gym in Tokyo

A gym in Tokyo welcomes people of all ages and strength levels. Some members reveal what motivates them to exercise there.

NHK Newsline

Science View

Japan's Civil Engineering Part I: Tunnels

Experts explore Japan's advanced technologies, including techniques for building tunnels in complex geological conditions and innovative ways of keeping fruit fresh.

NHK Newsline

Journeys in Japan

Hida: Deep Winter Escape

The filmmakers visit Furukawa, an old district of Hida City in Gifu Prefecture which flourished as a castle town in the past.

NHK Newsline

Dining with the Chef

Rika's Tokyo Cuisine/ Miso-grilled Pork

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

NHK Newsline

Activate Your Japanese

A New Start

Rei tells Xuan about quitting his job at the hotel to go to France. Xuan is taken aback and avoids talking to Rei.

Dig More Japan!

J-Snacks

The filmmakers explore the world of Japanese snacks, loved by people of all ages.

Dining with the Chef Mini

Rika's Yakisoba

Chef Rika showcases an easy-to-follow recipe for yakisoba.

NHK Newsline

Dive in Tokyo

Dive in Tokyo

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and trends coexist, while uncovering surprises along the way.

NHK Newsline

Direct Talk

Spreading Yokai Around the World

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Japan's Top Inventions

NHK Newsline

Frontrunners

NHK Newsline

Science View

Japan's Civil Engineering Part I: Tunnels

Experts explore Japan's advanced technologies, including techniques for building tunnels in complex geological conditions and innovative ways of keeping fruit fresh.

NHK Newsline

Japan Delish

Tonkatsu

The host examines flavorful foreign dishes adopted by the Japanese and uncovers how they were transformed into local favorites.

NHK Newsline

Dive in Tokyo

Dive in Tokyo

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and trends coexist, while uncovering surprises along the way.

Newsline Asia 24

Direct Talk

Spreading Yokai Around the World

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Japan's Top Inventions

Newsline Asia 24

Frontrunners

NHK Newsline

Japan Delish

Tonkatsu

The host examines flavorful foreign dishes adopted by the Japanese and uncovers how they were transformed into local favorites.

NHK Newsline

Science View

Japan's Civil Engineering Part I: Tunnels

Experts explore Japan's advanced technologies, including techniques for building tunnels in complex geological conditions and innovative ways of keeping fruit fresh.

NHK News 7

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Drone Disaster Management

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

IMPACTS:Climates Change the World

Elephant Encounters: Why Are They Surging?

The filmmakers shed light on the shift in wild elephants' habitats due to climate change and remote sensing technologies developed to study the human-elephant conflict.

Time-Lapse Japan

Izumo: The City of Water

The host showcases time-lapse videos from Matsue in Izumo, also known as the city of water due to being surrounded by a river.

Newsroom Tokyo

Direct Talk

The Sculptor of the Soul

Yasuda Kan discusses the power of sculpture, following his receipt of the 2025 Isamu Noguchi Award for innovation and global cultural exchange.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Sawara Taisai: Sawara

Sawara Taisai looks back 300 years to a time when the town of Sawara was a vibrant cultural center. Throughout the area, large, elaborately decorated floats are paraded through the streets.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

A Night of Fashion and Fireworks

The filmmakers explore the history of Japanese fashion and fireworks in the summer during the Edo period, where women dress up to attract male suitors.

Newsroom Tokyo

Direct Talk

Spreading Yokai Around the World

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Japan's Top Inventions

NHK Newsline

Frontrunners

NHK Newsline

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Sanma

A visit to Kesennuma, Japan, a sanma port in Tohoku, to learn about the popular fish that glitters like a sword.

NHK Newsline

Dive in Tokyo

Dive in Tokyo

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and trends coexist, while uncovering surprises along the way.

NHK Newsline

Japan Delish

Tonkatsu

The host examines flavorful foreign dishes adopted by the Japanese and uncovers how they were transformed into local favorites.

NHK Newsline

Direct Talk

Spreading Yokai Around the World

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Japan's Top Inventions

Newsroom Tokyo

Direct Talk

The Sculptor of the Soul

Yasuda Kan discusses the power of sculpture, following his receipt of the 2025 Isamu Noguchi Award for innovation and global cultural exchange.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Hiroshima Akitakata Kagura: Akitakata

The filmmakers visit Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture to explore a hall dedicated to kagura performances, a form of votive music and dance that started over a thousand years ago.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Rush Hour in Old Tokyo

The host examines "Yoroi Ferry at Koami-cho," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige that features a ferry transporting people across the Nihonbashi River.

Biz Stream

New Twists on Fermented Flavors (#268) 5119-004

The hosts share the latest stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations while discussing their global impact from multiple perspectives.

Frontrunners

NHK Newsline

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Sanma

A visit to Kesennuma, Japan, a sanma port in Tohoku, to learn about the popular fish that glitters like a sword.

NHK Newsline

Dive in Tokyo

Dive in Tokyo

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and trends coexist, while uncovering surprises along the way.

NHK Newsline

Direct Talk

Spreading Yokai Around the World

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Japan's Top Inventions

NHK Newsline

Japan Delish

Tonkatsu

The host examines flavorful foreign dishes adopted by the Japanese and uncovers how they were transformed into local favorites.

NHK Newsline

Today's Close-Up

NHK Newsline

Core Kyoto

Matsunoo Taisha Festival: Local residents' prayers bind the community

The filmmakers take a look at the Matsunoo Taisha Festival, a 1000-year-old tradition that honors the oldest Shinto shrine in western Kyoto.

NHK Newsline

Japanology Plus

Natto

The host delves into the fascinating world of natto, a traditional Japanese food with a unique smell and a sticky texture.

NHK Newsline

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Sanma

A visit to Kesennuma, Japan, a sanma port in Tohoku, to learn about the popular fish that glitters like a sword.

NHK Newsline

Backstage Japan

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.

NHK Newsline

Today's Close-Up

Newsline Asia 24

Core Kyoto

Matsunoo Taisha Festival: Local residents' prayers bind the community

The filmmakers take a look at the Matsunoo Taisha Festival, a 1000-year-old tradition that honors the oldest Shinto shrine in western Kyoto.

Newsline Asia 24

Japanology Plus

Natto

The host delves into the fascinating world of natto, a traditional Japanese food with a unique smell and a sticky texture.

NHK Newsline

Backstage Japan

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.

NHK Newsline

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Sanma

A visit to Kesennuma, Japan, a sanma port in Tohoku, to learn about the popular fish that glitters like a sword.

NHK News 7

Today's Close-Up

Newsroom Tokyo

Direct Talk

Artwork That Embraces the Heart

Ushioda Kazuya, an award-winning artist, discusses the artistry and philosophy defining his realistic portraits.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Gataine Odori: Omuta

"Gataine Odori" is a dance that depicts exhausting land reclamation work carried out in Omuta during the 19th century. A group of elderly women teach the dance to schoolchildren and keep the story alive.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Rush Hour in Old Tokyo

The host examines "Yoroi Ferry at Koami-cho," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige that features a ferry transporting people across the Nihonbashi River.

Newsroom Tokyo

Core Kyoto

Matsunoo Taisha Festival: Local residents' prayers bind the community

The filmmakers take a look at the Matsunoo Taisha Festival, a 1000-year-old tradition that honors the oldest Shinto shrine in western Kyoto.

NHK Newsline

Japanology Plus

Natto

The host delves into the fascinating world of natto, a traditional Japanese food with a unique smell and a sticky texture.

NHK Newsline

Japan Railway Journal

NHK Newsline

Today's Close-Up

NHK Newsline

Backstage Japan

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.

NHK Newsline

Core Kyoto

Matsunoo Taisha Festival: Local residents' prayers bind the community

The filmmakers take a look at the Matsunoo Taisha Festival, a 1000-year-old tradition that honors the oldest Shinto shrine in western Kyoto.

Newsroom Tokyo

Direct Talk

Artwork That Embraces the Heart

Ushioda Kazuya, an award-winning artist, discusses the artistry and philosophy defining his realistic portraits.

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Taimatsu Akashi: Sukagawa

The filmmakers take a look at the traditional festival held to honor those who died defending the castle in Sukagawa, Fukushima Prefecture, in 1589.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Garden of the Shika-Chaya

The host examines "The Garden of the Shika Chaya," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Utagawa Toyokuni that features townspeople in an open-air teahouse.

Hometown Stories

jiritsu

An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine and way of life; in addition, understand Japanese life outside major metropolitan areas.

Easy Japanese

Can We Buy Tickets?

To ask someone if a person can do something, say the verb to indicate the desired action, followed by koto ga and dekimasu, meaning something is possible; then add ka.

Japanology Plus

Natto

The host delves into the fascinating world of natto, a traditional Japanese food with a unique smell and a sticky texture.

NHK Newsline

Japan Railway Journal

NHK Newsline

Today's Close-Up

NHK Newsline

Core Kyoto

Matsunoo Taisha Festival: Local residents' prayers bind the community

The filmmakers take a look at the Matsunoo Taisha Festival, a 1000-year-old tradition that honors the oldest Shinto shrine in western Kyoto.

NHK Newsline

Backstage Japan

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.

NHK Newsline

Today's Close-Up

NHK Newsline

Asia Insight

Reintegration of Former Terrorists: Indonesia

Experts examine social programs in Indonesia aimed at rehabilitating incarcerated former terrorists, with the goal of facilitating their societal reintegration.

NHK Newsline

Small Journeys

Odaishi-San Bringing People Together -Koya-Sanroku, Wakayama Prefecture

The hosts travel across Japan to discover unique locations, capture breathtaking scenery on camera and learn about local traditions.

Ramen Japan

Ramen of Fukushima

The host explores the making of Shirakawa and Kitakata ramen noodles in Fukushima, located in the Tohoku region of Honshu, Japan.

NHK Newsline

Japan Railway Journal

NHK Newsline

Seasoning the Seasons

Mikan: Japan's Favorite Citrus Fruit

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, Mikan: Japan's Favorite Citrus Fruit.

NHK Newsline

Today's Close-Up

Newsline Asia 24

Asia Insight

Reintegration of Former Terrorists: Indonesia

Experts examine social programs in Indonesia aimed at rehabilitating incarcerated former terrorists, with the goal of facilitating their societal reintegration.

Newsline Asia 24

Small Journeys

Odaishi-San Bringing People Together -Koya-Sanroku, Wakayama Prefecture

The hosts travel across Japan to discover unique locations, capture breathtaking scenery on camera and learn about local traditions.

Ramen Japan

Ramen of Fukushima

The host explores the making of Shirakawa and Kitakata ramen noodles in Fukushima, located in the Tohoku region of Honshu, Japan.

NHK Newsline

Document 72 Hours

A Martial Arts Gym in Tokyo

A gym in Tokyo welcomes people of all ages and strength levels. Some members reveal what motivates them to exercise there.

NHK Newsline

Japan Railway Journal

NHK News 7

Today's Close-Up

Newsroom Tokyo

Direct Talk

Reimagining Sake as a Dining Companion

Niizawa Iwao, a four-year prestigious sake award winner, discusses his approach to brewing and the role of sake in a meal.

IMPACTS:Climates Change the World

Chatroom Japan

How Do You Care for Loved Ones as They Age?

A Nepalese nursing home manager in Fukuoka Prefecture harnesses his background in IT and leads his diverse staff to give elderly residents and their families peace of mind.

Newsroom Tokyo

Asia Insight

Reintegration of Former Terrorists: Indonesia

Experts examine social programs in Indonesia aimed at rehabilitating incarcerated former terrorists, with the goal of facilitating their societal reintegration.

NHK Newsline

Small Journeys

Odaishi-San Bringing People Together -Koya-Sanroku, Wakayama Prefecture

The hosts travel across Japan to discover unique locations, capture breathtaking scenery on camera and learn about local traditions.

Ramen Japan

Ramen of Fukushima

The host explores the making of Shirakawa and Kitakata ramen noodles in Fukushima, located in the Tohoku region of Honshu, Japan.

NHK Newsline

Design X Stories

Design Hunting in Aichi 2026

The hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers' values and stories behind their creations.

NHK Newsline

Today's Close-Up

NHK Newsline

Frontrunners

NHK Newsline

Asia Insight

Reintegration of Former Terrorists: Indonesia

Experts examine social programs in Indonesia aimed at rehabilitating incarcerated former terrorists, with the goal of facilitating their societal reintegration.

Newsroom Tokyo

Direct Talk

Reimagining Sake as a Dining Companion

Niizawa Iwao, a four-year prestigious sake award winner, discusses his approach to brewing and the role of sake in a meal.

IMPACTS:Climates Change the World

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Garden of the Shika-Chaya

The host examines "The Garden of the Shika Chaya," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Utagawa Toyokuni that features townspeople in an open-air teahouse.

Medical Frontiers

Tregs: Nobel-Winning Discovery That Could Change Medicine

Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the new treatments.

Small Journeys

Odaishi-San Bringing People Together -Koya-Sanroku, Wakayama Prefecture

The hosts travel across Japan to discover unique locations, capture breathtaking scenery on camera and learn about local traditions.

Ramen Japan

Ramen of Fukushima

The host explores the making of Shirakawa and Kitakata ramen noodles in Fukushima, located in the Tohoku region of Honshu, Japan.

NHK Newsline

Design X Stories

Design Hunting in Aichi 2026

The hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers' values and stories behind their creations.

NHK Newsline

Today's Close-Up

NHK Newsline

Asia Insight

Reintegration of Former Terrorists: Indonesia

Experts examine social programs in Indonesia aimed at rehabilitating incarcerated former terrorists, with the goal of facilitating their societal reintegration.

NHK Newsline

Chatroom Japan

How Do You Care for Loved Ones as They Age?

A Nepalese nursing home manager in Fukuoka Prefecture harnesses his background in IT and leads his diverse staff to give elderly residents and their families peace of mind.

Japan's Top Inventions

Japanology Plus

Natto

The host delves into the fascinating world of natto, a traditional Japanese food with a unique smell and a sticky texture.

NHK Newsline

Documentary 360

Shiretoko's Brown Bears: Surviving a Sea of Change

Climate change is transforming Shiretoko, Hokkaido; as sea ice declines and key food sources disappear, brown bears are being forced to adapt; high-resolution footage reveals a shifting ecosystem.

NHK Newsline

Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga with Urasawa Naoki

Sugimura Shinichi

Urasawa Naoki goes behind the scenes to learn about the creative process of some of the best manga artists and watch them bring their creations to life.

NHK Newsline

Cycle Around Japan

NHK Newsline

Design X Stories

Design Hunting in Aichi 2026

The hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers' values and stories behind their creations.

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Chinese poem Shungyo (Spring Morning)

The host presents classical Japanese literature, in both original form and modern rendition, that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

Mitateru-Phose: Let's Change Perspective!

NHK Newsline

Samurai Castles

Time-Lapse Journey

Nighttime Scenery

A time-lapse footage of a charming nighttime scenery that can be found in different environments all over Japan, including the cities and countryside.

NHK Newsline

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Nankai Trough Megaquake

The filmmakers explore Japan's advanced technological preparations for the Nankai Trough megaquake.

Design Museum Japan

An Evolving Font

Miyanaga Aiko, a contemporary artist, learns about the origin and cultural impact of the Mincho font, drawn by hand around 1990.

Kabuki Kool

NHK Newsline

Documentary 360

Shiretoko's Brown Bears: Surviving a Sea of Change

Climate change is transforming Shiretoko, Hokkaido; as sea ice declines and key food sources disappear, brown bears are being forced to adapt; high-resolution footage reveals a shifting ecosystem.

NHK Newsline

Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga with Urasawa Naoki

Sugimura Shinichi

Urasawa Naoki goes behind the scenes to learn about the creative process of some of the best manga artists and watch them bring their creations to life.

NHK Newsline

Samurai Castles

Time-Lapse Journey

Nighttime Scenery

A time-lapse footage of a charming nighttime scenery that can be found in different environments all over Japan, including the cities and countryside.

NHK Newsline

Design X Stories

Design Hunting in Aichi 2026

The hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers' values and stories behind their creations.

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Chinese poem Shungyo (Spring Morning)

The host presents classical Japanese literature, in both original form and modern rendition, that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

Mitateru-Phose: Let's Change Perspective!

NHK Newsline

Cycle Around Japan

NHK Newsline

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Nankai Trough Megaquake

The filmmakers explore Japan's advanced technological preparations for the Nankai Trough megaquake.

Design Museum Japan

An Evolving Font

Miyanaga Aiko, a contemporary artist, learns about the origin and cultural impact of the Mincho font, drawn by hand around 1990.

Kabuki Kool

NHK Newsline

Documentary 360

Shiretoko's Brown Bears: Surviving a Sea of Change

Climate change is transforming Shiretoko, Hokkaido; as sea ice declines and key food sources disappear, brown bears are being forced to adapt; high-resolution footage reveals a shifting ecosystem.

NHK Newsline

Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga with Urasawa Naoki

Sugimura Shinichi

Urasawa Naoki goes behind the scenes to learn about the creative process of some of the best manga artists and watch them bring their creations to life.

NHK Newsline

Darwin's Amazing Animals

Time-Lapse Journey

Story Land in Classical Japanese

Chinese poem Shungyo (Spring Morning)

The host presents classical Japanese literature, in both original form and modern rendition, that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.

Mitateru-Phose: Let's Change Perspective!

NHK Newsline

Cycle Around Japan

NHK Newsline

Samurai Castles

Time-Lapse Journey

Nighttime Scenery

A time-lapse footage of a charming nighttime scenery that can be found in different environments all over Japan, including the cities and countryside.

NHK Newsline

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Nankai Trough Megaquake

The filmmakers explore Japan's advanced technological preparations for the Nankai Trough megaquake.

Design Museum Japan

An Evolving Font

Miyanaga Aiko, a contemporary artist, learns about the origin and cultural impact of the Mincho font, drawn by hand around 1990.

Kabuki Kool

NHK Newsline

Documentary 360

Shiretoko's Brown Bears: Surviving a Sea of Change

Climate change is transforming Shiretoko, Hokkaido; as sea ice declines and key food sources disappear, brown bears are being forced to adapt; high-resolution footage reveals a shifting ecosystem.

NHK Newsline

Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga with Urasawa Naoki

Sugimura Shinichi

Urasawa Naoki goes behind the scenes to learn about the creative process of some of the best manga artists and watch them bring their creations to life.

NHK Newsline

Darwin's Amazing Animals

Time-Lapse Journey

Kids Edutainment

NHK Newsline

Cycle Around Japan

NHK Newsline

Samurai Castles

NHK Newsline

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Nankai Trough Megaquake

The filmmakers explore Japan's advanced technological preparations for the Nankai Trough megaquake.

Design Museum Japan

An Evolving Font

Miyanaga Aiko, a contemporary artist, learns about the origin and cultural impact of the Mincho font, drawn by hand around 1990.

Kabuki Kool

The Revenge of the Soga Brothers

The story of two brothers who avenged their father inspired a variety of kabuki plays and dances; they formed a new genre; Ainosuke explores further.

Documentary 360

NHK Newsline

NHK WORLD Showcase

NHK Newsline

J-MELO

Little Charo

Japanology Plus Mini

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

Hokkaido: Draft Horses and Trucks

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

NHK Newsline

Anime Manga Explosion

Kids Edutainment

NHK Newsline

Somewhere Street

Cadiz, Spain

The host travels to various cities around the world to explore tourist attractions and monuments and speaks to the local people there.

NHK Newsline

NHK World Selection

Core Kyoto Mini

Easy Japanese for Work

Zero Waste Life

NHK Newsline

Documentary 360

NHK Newsline

NHK WORLD Showcase

NHK Newsline

Somewhere Street

Cadiz, Spain

The host travels to various cities around the world to explore tourist attractions and monuments and speaks to the local people there.

NHK Newsline

Anime Manga Explosion

Kids Edutainment

NHK Newsline

J-MELO

Little Charo

Japanology Plus Mini

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

Hokkaido: Draft Horses and Trucks

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

NHK Newsline

NHK World Selection

Core Kyoto Mini

Easy Japanese for Work

Zero Waste Life