NHK World TV Schedule

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Yobidashi

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Through the Kitchen Window

Series • 2025

The Matriarch and the Sea

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

Magical Japanese

Series • 2023

Foot, Leg

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Family Crests: Pedigree in the Ancient Capital

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong / Doctor

Dr Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong talks about the link between health hazards and Agent Orange.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2020

Fishing for a Summer Delicacy

The host examines "Fly-fishing," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.

Food for Life: Evolving Dysphagia Diets

Series • 2025

The Next Stage of Decommissioning

Series • 2025

The filmmaker depicts the lives of the people decommissioning high-radiation environments.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2016

Ise-ebi

Season 1 • Episode 10

A look at Ise-ebi, the king of lobster and a symbol of luck, longevity and vigor.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2025

Nakano - From Dog Sanctuary to Anime Wonderland

The host explores the Nakano neighborhood, a location with a rich history.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Through the Kitchen Window

Series • 2025

The Matriarch and the Sea

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

Magical Japanese

Series • 2023

Foot, Leg

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Family Crests: Pedigree in the Ancient Capital

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Treasure Box Japan: Nara

Series • 2025

Toyama

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

Jomon: The Sannai Maruyama Site

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

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Shikoku Pilgrimage

The filmmakers interview an elderly couple walking along the pilgrimage trail in Shikoku Island.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Yobidashi

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Core Kyoto New

Series • 2017

Ohara

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Rithy Panh; Film Director

A film director talks about the meaning of keeping tragic memories alive through filmmaking.

Design X Stories New

Series • 2025

The New Potential of Sharing

The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Japanology Plus New

Series • 2025

Leather Shoes

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2016

Ise-ebi

Season 1 • Episode 10

A look at Ise-ebi, the king of lobster and a symbol of luck, longevity and vigor.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Yobidashi

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Rithy Panh; Film Director

A film director talks about the meaning of keeping tragic memories alive through filmmaking.

Core Kyoto

Series • 2017

Ohara

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

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Design X Stories

Series • 2025

The New Potential of Sharing

The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Japanology Plus

Series • 2025

Leather Shoes

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Free Diver in Yonagunijima

A free diver shares how he prepares his mental state before deep diving.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Yobidashi

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2024

Miyuki Williams / Taiko Drummer, Mugenkyo

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2016

Ise-ebi

Season 1 • Episode 10

A look at Ise-ebi, the king of lobster and a symbol of luck, longevity and vigor.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Core Kyoto

Series • 2017

Ohara

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Rithy Panh; Film Director

A film director talks about the meaning of keeping tragic memories alive through filmmaking.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2020

A Night of Fashion and Fireworks

The filmmakers explore the history of Japanese fashion and fireworks during the Edo period.

Design X Stories

Series • 2025

The New Potential of Sharing

The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Japanology Plus

Series • 2025

Leather Shoes

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Japan Railway Journal New

Series •

Hapi-Line Fukui: Born Alongside the Shinkansen

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Core Kyoto

Series • 2017

Ohara

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Rithy Panh; Film Director

A film director talks about the meaning of keeping tragic memories alive through filmmaking.

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Kinboshi: Gold Star Victory

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Design X Stories

Series • 2025

The New Potential of Sharing

The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Miyuki Williams / Taiko Drummer, Mugenkyo

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2020

A Night of Fashion and Fireworks

The filmmakers explore the history of Japanese fashion and fireworks during the Edo period.

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2025

Press-in Piling Machines; Virus Removal Filters

Cyrus Nozomu Sethna learns about press-in piling machines and virus removal filters.

Japanology Plus

Series • 2025

Leather Shoes

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Japan Railway Journal

Series •

Hapi-Line Fukui: Born Alongside the Shinkansen

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Core Kyoto

Series • 2017

Ohara

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Design X Stories

Series • 2025

The New Potential of Sharing

The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2020

A Night of Fashion and Fireworks

The filmmakers explore the history of Japanese fashion and fireworks during the Edo period.

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

Jomon: The Oyu Stone Circle

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

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Free Diver in Yonagunijima

A free diver shares how he prepares his mental state before deep diving.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Kinboshi: Gold Star Victory

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Asia Insight New

Series • 2025

The Battle of Journalists in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi journalists aim to convey the truth after 15 years of strict censorship.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Haraguchi Akihisa ; JICA Chief Advisor

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

Bento Expo New

Series • 2016

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

Zero Waste Life New

Series • 2021

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

A New Central Hub for Technology New

Series • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Japan Railway Journal

Series •

Hapi-Line Fukui: Born Alongside the Shinkansen

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Kinboshi: Gold Star Victory

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Haraguchi Akihisa ; JICA Chief Advisor

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2025

The Battle of Journalists in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi journalists aim to convey the truth after 15 years of strict censorship.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Bento Expo

Series • 2016

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

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2021

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

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

A New Central Hub for Technology

Series • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2024

Finding an Apartment in Japan is Too Hard!

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Kinboshi: Gold Star Victory

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2024

Basil Twist / Puppeteer

Renowned puppeteer Basil Twist talks about his inspiration from Japan's traditional puppet theater.

Japan Railway Journal

Series •

Hapi-Line Fukui: Born Alongside the Shinkansen

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2025

The Battle of Journalists in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi journalists aim to convey the truth after 15 years of strict censorship.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Haraguchi Akihisa ; JICA Chief Advisor

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2020

Rush Hour in Old Tokyo

The host examines "Yoroi Ferry at Koami-cho," a woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige.

Bento Expo

Series • 2016

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

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2021

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

A New Central Hub for Technology

Series • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Kintsugi: Repairing a Post-Quake Community New

Series • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2025

The Battle of Journalists in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi journalists aim to convey the truth after 15 years of strict censorship.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Haraguchi Akihisa ; JICA Chief Advisor

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

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Salt Tossing

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Bento Expo

Series • 2016

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

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2021

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2024

Basil Twist / Puppeteer

Renowned puppeteer Basil Twist talks about his inspiration from Japan's traditional puppet theater.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2020

Rush Hour in Old Tokyo

The host examines "Yoroi Ferry at Koami-cho," a woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige.

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2025

Nuclear Medicine to Treat Cancer

Erica Angyal explores how nuclear medicine therapy treats refractory cancers.

A New Central Hub for Technology

Series • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Kintsugi: Repairing a Post-Quake Community

Series • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2025

The Battle of Journalists in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi journalists aim to convey the truth after 15 years of strict censorship.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Bento Expo

Series • 2016

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

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2021

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2024

Finding an Apartment in Japan is Too Hard!

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2020

Rush Hour in Old Tokyo

The host examines "Yoroi Ferry at Koami-cho," a woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige.

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

Jomon Dogu

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

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2025

Unused Fish

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Salt Tossing

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dear Mr. Collins New

Special • 2022

Kawate Haruo pieces together the facts of his father's life 80 years after Pearl Harbor.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Let’s Trek Japan New

Series • 2025

Mt.Zao: Explore the Majestic Ice Scenery in the Snowiest Land

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Cycle Around Japan New

Series • 2025

Yamaguchi - Where Kindness is King

Bicycle touring around the world.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Kintsugi: Repairing a Post-Quake Community

Series • 2025

Texico

Series • 2023

Season 1 • Episode 10

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

Listen to the Earth

Series • 2023

How to Stay Safe in a Flood

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

Series • 2022

Banana

Janni Olsson visits a banana plantation in one of Japan's snowiest regions.

The Seasons of Yamato

Series • 2021

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Garden of the Shika-Chaya

The host examines "The Garden of the Shika Chaya," a woodblock print by artist Utagawa Toyokuni.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Salt Tossing

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Japan’s Top Inventions New

Series • 2023

Cockroach Traps / Residential Maps

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life New

Series • 2024

Drone Disaster Management

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

Pythagora Switch Mini

Series • 2015

Pythagora Equipment Academy

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dear Mr. Collins

Special • 2022

Kawate Haruo pieces together the facts of his father's life 80 years after Pearl Harbor.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Let’s Trek Japan

Series • 2025

Mt.Zao: Explore the Majestic Ice Scenery in the Snowiest Land

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

Drone Disaster Management

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

Pythagora Switch Mini

Series • 2015

Pythagora Equipment Academy

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Salt Tossing

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Cycle Around Japan

Series • 2025

Yamaguchi - Where Kindness is King

Bicycle touring around the world.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Kintsugi: Repairing a Post-Quake Community

Series • 2025

Texico

Series • 2023

Season 1 • Episode 10

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

Listen to the Earth

Series • 2023

How to Stay Safe in a Flood

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2023

Cockroach Traps / Residential Maps

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Series • 2023

The Maritime Kingdom of Prayers: Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu

The Seasons of Yamato

Series • 2021

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dear Mr. Collins

Special • 2022

Kawate Haruo pieces together the facts of his father's life 80 years after Pearl Harbor.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Let’s Trek Japan

Series • 2025

Mt.Zao: Explore the Majestic Ice Scenery in the Snowiest Land

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Biz Stream New

Series • 2025

Seeing is More than Believing

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

Texico

Series • 2023

Season 1 • Episode 10

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

Listen to the Earth

Series • 2023

How to Stay Safe in a Flood

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Hometown Stories New

Series • 2024

A School for Two

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

Easy Japanese

Series • 2018

I Want to See the Snow

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

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

An Artistic Lineage: Nurturing A Painting Tradition

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

Wild Hokkaido! New

Series • 2023

Boarding Extreeeeeme! In the Cold of Shiribeshi

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Framing Everyday’s Moments

Series • 2022

Exotic Scenery

Photographers from around the world capture time-lapse videos of nature and cityscapes.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

Series • 2022

Banana

Janni Olsson visits a banana plantation in one of Japan's snowiest regions.

The Seasons of Yamato

Series • 2021

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

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Leg Tripping Techniques

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Cycle Around Japan

Series • 2025

Yamaguchi - Where Kindness is King

Bicycle touring around the world.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Dear Mr. Collins

Special • 2022

Kawate Haruo pieces together the facts of his father's life 80 years after Pearl Harbor.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Let’s Trek Japan

Series • 2025

Mt.Zao: Explore the Majestic Ice Scenery in the Snowiest Land

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Cycle Around Japan

Series • 2025

Yamaguchi - Where Kindness is King

Bicycle touring around the world.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Biz Stream

Series • 2025

Seeing is More than Believing

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

Texico

Series • 2023

Season 1 • Episode 10

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

Listen to the Earth

Series • 2023

How to Stay Safe in a Flood

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Hometown Stories

Series • 2024

A School for Two

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

Easy Japanese

Series • 2018

I Want to See the Snow

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

Treasure Box Japan: Nara New

Series • 2025

Iwase Hikiyama Festival

Wild Hokkaido!

Series • 2023

Boarding Extreeeeeme! In the Cold of Shiribeshi

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

Series • 2022

Banana

Janni Olsson visits a banana plantation in one of Japan's snowiest regions.

The Seasons of Yamato

Series • 2021

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Garden of the Shika-Chaya

The host examines "The Garden of the Shika Chaya," a woodblock print by artist Utagawa Toyokuni.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Leg Tripping Techniques

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

One Year after the Noto Earthquake New

Special • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NHK WORLD TV Special Program New

Series • 2013

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

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

Crafting Timeless Products

Tagawa Kinya investigates the process of design by looking at the work of Yanagi Sori.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

J-MELO New

Series • 2024

Suzuki Konomi and Yui Nishio

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

Little Charo

Series • 2008

A Japanese dog gets lost in New York City.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2025

Garbage

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Kanagawa: Miura Sea Breeze

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Anime Manga Explosion New

Series • 2025

American Comic Book Anime

Season 1 •

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

Let’s Enjoy Math with Barky the Dog

Series • 2024

Can You Make a Measure?

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Cut with the Wedge

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Series • 2023

The Maritime Kingdom of Prayers: Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

Jomon Lacquer

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Leg Tripping Techniques

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Hometown Stories

Series • 2024

A School for Two

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

Easy Japanese

Series • 2018

I Want to See the Snow

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

Treasure Box Japan: Nara

Series • 2025

Iwase Hikiyama Festival

Wild Hokkaido!

Series • 2023

Boarding Extreeeeeme! In the Cold of Shiribeshi

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

One Year after the Noto Earthquake

Special • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NHK WORLD TV Special Program

Series • 2013

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

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

Crafting Timeless Products

Tagawa Kinya investigates the process of design by looking at the work of Yanagi Sori.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Live: Grand Sumo Wrestling New

Sports •

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Hometown Stories

Series • 2024

A School for Two

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

Easy Japanese

Series • 2018

I Want to See the Snow

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

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

An Artistic Lineage: Nurturing A Painting Tradition

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

Wild Hokkaido!

Series • 2023

Boarding Extreeeeeme! In the Cold of Shiribeshi

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Anime Manga Explosion

Series • 2025

American Comic Book Anime

Season 1 •

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

Let’s Enjoy Math with Barky the Dog

Series • 2024

Can You Make a Measure?

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Cut with the Wedge

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Somewhere Street New

Series • 2021

Colmar, France

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

Time-Lapse Journey

Series • 2022

Kamikochi

A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful scenery of Kamikochi.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

One Year after the Noto Earthquake

Special • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NHK WORLD TV Special Program

Series • 2013

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

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

Crafting Timeless Products

Tagawa Kinya investigates the process of design by looking at the work of Yanagi Sori.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Anime Manga Explosion

Series • 2025

American Comic Book Anime

Season 1 •

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

Let’s Enjoy Math with Barky the Dog

Series • 2024

Can You Make a Measure?

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Cut with the Wedge

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

J-MELO

Series • 2024

Suzuki Konomi and Yui Nishio

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

Pythagora Switch Mini

Series • 2015

Pythagora Equipment Academy

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

Easy Japanese for Work New

Series • 2019

Making Apologies

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Series • 2023

The Maritime Kingdom of Prayers: Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

Jomon Lacquer

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

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Belt Fighting Style

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2023

Cockroach Traps / Residential Maps

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

Drone Disaster Management

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

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Kanagawa: Miura Sea Breeze

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

One Year after the Noto Earthquake

Special • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NHK WORLD TV Special Program

Series • 2013

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

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

Crafting Timeless Products

Tagawa Kinya investigates the process of design by looking at the work of Yanagi Sori.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

J-MELO

Series • 2024

Suzuki Konomi and Yui Nishio

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

Easy Japanese for Work

Series • 2019

Making Apologies

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2023

Kanagawa: Miura Sea Breeze

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Anime Manga Explosion

Series • 2025

American Comic Book Anime

Season 1 •

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

Let’s Enjoy Math with Barky the Dog

Series • 2024

Can You Make a Measure?

Take Tech

Series • 2023

Cut with the Wedge

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2023

Cockroach Traps / Residential Maps

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

Drone Disaster Management

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

Pythagora Switch Mini

Series • 2015

Pythagora Equipment Academy

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Series • 2023

The Maritime Kingdom of Prayers: Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

Jomon Lacquer

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Belt Fighting Style

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2024

Finding an Apartment in Japan is Too Hard!

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan.

Where We Call Home New

Series • 2020

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

Jomon Dogu

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

New Life for the Samurai Genre

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

Learn Japanese From the News

Series • 2025

#67 Railway Introduces Facial Recognition Boarding System

The hosts learn about Japan and its language through simple Japanese news.

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

I Want to Go to Owakudani and Then Eat a Black Egg.

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

Culture Crossroads New

Series • 2024

Foreign workers describe their experience of the major January 2024 earthquake.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

Hokuriku: Land of Bounty and Shining Stars

The hosts introduce a collection of productions to provide the latest information on Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Seasoning the Seasons New

Series • 2011

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Biz Stream

Series • 2025

Seeing is More than Believing

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Belt Fighting Style

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

New Life for the Samurai Genre

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

Where We Call Home

Series • 2020

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

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Learn Japanese From the News

Series • 2025

#67 Railway Introduces Facial Recognition Boarding System

The hosts learn about Japan and its language through simple Japanese news.

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

I Want to Go to Owakudani and Then Eat a Black Egg.

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

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2024

Foreign workers describe their experience of the major January 2024 earthquake.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

Hokuriku: Land of Bounty and Shining Stars

The hosts introduce a collection of productions to provide the latest information on Japan.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Seasoning the Seasons

Series • 2011

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Kushiro's Red-crowned Cranes

The director of a conservation center shares how they preserve the red-crowned cranes in Kushiro.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Belt Fighting Style

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2023

Takenami Hiroo Nebuta Master

Takenami Hiroo is one of the premier makers of "nebuta", the floats at the Aomori Nebuta Festival.

J-MELO

Series • 2024

Suzuki Konomi and Yui Nishio

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Where We Call Home

Series • 2020

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

New Life for the Samurai Genre

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

New Year's Concert in the Inner Chambers

The filmmakers shed light on a New Year's concert at a samurai residence.

Learn Japanese From the News

Series • 2025

#67 Railway Introduces Facial Recognition Boarding System

The hosts learn about Japan and its language through simple Japanese news.

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

I Want to Go to Owakudani and Then Eat a Black Egg.

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

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2024

Foreign workers describe their experience of the major January 2024 earthquake.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

Hokuriku: Land of Bounty and Shining Stars

The hosts introduce a collection of productions to provide the latest information on Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Seasoning the Seasons

Series • 2011

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Medical Frontiers New

Series • 2024

Exploring developments in lung cancer treatment.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Where We Call Home

Series • 2020

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

New Life for the Samurai Genre

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

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Push and Thrust Style

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Learn Japanese From the News

Series • 2025

#67 Railway Introduces Facial Recognition Boarding System

The hosts learn about Japan and its language through simple Japanese news.

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

I Want to Go to Owakudani and Then Eat a Black Egg.

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

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2024

Foreign workers describe their experience of the major January 2024 earthquake.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

Hokuriku: Land of Bounty and Shining Stars

The hosts introduce a collection of productions to provide the latest information on Japan.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2023

Takenami Hiroo Nebuta Master

Takenami Hiroo is one of the premier makers of "nebuta", the floats at the Aomori Nebuta Festival.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

New Year's Concert in the Inner Chambers

The filmmakers shed light on a New Year's concert at a samurai residence.

Hometown Stories

Series • 2024

A School for Two

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

Easy Japanese

Series • 2018

I Want to See the Snow

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

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

An Artistic Lineage: Nurturing A Painting Tradition

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

Wild Hokkaido!

Series • 2023

Boarding Extreeeeeme! In the Cold of Shiribeshi

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

Jomon Dogu

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

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Kushiro's Red-crowned Cranes

The director of a conservation center shares how they preserve the red-crowned cranes in Kushiro.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2024

Exploring developments in lung cancer treatment.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Where We Call Home

Series • 2020

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Learn Japanese From the News

Series • 2025

#67 Railway Introduces Facial Recognition Boarding System

The hosts learn about Japan and its language through simple Japanese news.

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

I Want to Go to Owakudani and Then Eat a Black Egg.

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

Culture Crossroads

Series • 2024

Foreign workers describe their experience of the major January 2024 earthquake.

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

Hokuriku: Land of Bounty and Shining Stars

The hosts introduce a collection of productions to provide the latest information on Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

New Year's Concert in the Inner Chambers

The filmmakers shed light on a New Year's concert at a samurai residence.

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

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

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Kushiro's Red-crowned Cranes

The director of a conservation center shares how they preserve the red-crowned cranes in Kushiro.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Push and Thrust Style

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Journeys in Japan New

Series • 2025

Gunma: Raking in Good Luck

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Helping Para-Athletes Fulfil Their Dreams

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

Dining with the Chef New

Series • 2025

Cook Around Japan - Fukui: Flavors of a Northern Homeland

Exploring the world view and attraction of Japanese cuisine.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Document 72 Hours New

Series • 2023

The Lure of a 24-Hour Fishing Shop

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2024

Exploring developments in lung cancer treatment.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Push and Thrust Style

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Helping Para-Athletes Fulfil Their Dreams

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

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2025

Gunma: Raking in Good Luck

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

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2025

Cook Around Japan - Fukui: Flavors of a Northern Homeland

Exploring the world view and attraction of Japanese cuisine.

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Document 72 Hours

Series • 2023

The Lure of a 24-Hour Fishing Shop

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Shonai Rice Farmer

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Push and Thrust Style

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2023

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

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2024

Exploring developments in lung cancer treatment.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2025

Gunma: Raking in Good Luck

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

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The filmmakers break down the strategy of a crew on a boat departing for Edo carrying rich cargo.

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2025

Cook Around Japan - Fukui: Flavors of a Northern Homeland

Exploring the world view and attraction of Japanese cuisine.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Document 72 Hours

Series • 2023

The Lure of a 24-Hour Fishing Shop

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Science View New

Series • 2025

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2025

Gunma: Raking in Good Luck

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Helping Para-Athletes Fulfil Their Dreams

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

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Ceremonial Hand Gestures

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2025

Cook Around Japan - Fukui: Flavors of a Northern Homeland

Exploring the world view and attraction of Japanese cuisine.

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2023

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Fishing for Skipjack Tuna in Choshi Bay in Shimosa Province

The filmmakers break down the strategy of a crew on a boat departing for Edo carrying rich cargo.

Biz Stream

Series • 2025

Seeing is More than Believing

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

Document 72 Hours

Series • 2023

The Lure of a 24-Hour Fishing Shop

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Science View

Series • 2025

Creating Blood Vessels! A Life-Saving Transplant for Heart Failure

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Journeys in Japan

Series • 2025

Gunma: Raking in Good Luck

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Dining with the Chef

Series • 2025

Cook Around Japan - Fukui: Flavors of a Northern Homeland

Exploring the world view and attraction of Japanese cuisine.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2021

Fishing for Skipjack Tuna in Choshi Bay in Shimosa Province

The filmmakers break down the strategy of a crew on a boat departing for Edo carrying rich cargo.

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

OKINAWA: Homes

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

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Shonai Rice Farmer

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Ceremonial Hand Gestures

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Dive in Tokyo New

Series • 2025

Haneda - Memories of Sky and Sea

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Cannon Hersey / Artist

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

Through the Kitchen Window New

Series • 2025

To Preserve and Protect

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

Magical Japanese New

Series • 2023

Shadow/Shade

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Karesansui: A Zen Cosmos for Spiritual Training

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Frontrunners New

Series • 2023

The filmmaker explores the work and motivations of top-level professionals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Science View

Series • 2025

Creating Blood Vessels! A Life-Saving Transplant for Heart Failure

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Ceremonial Hand Gestures

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Cannon Hersey / Artist

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

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2025

Haneda - Memories of Sky and Sea

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

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Through the Kitchen Window

Series • 2025

To Preserve and Protect

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

Magical Japanese

Series • 2023

Shadow/Shade

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Karesansui: A Zen Cosmos for Spiritual Training

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

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Frontrunners

Series • 2023

The filmmaker explores the work and motivations of top-level professionals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

A Maiko in Kyoto

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Ceremonial Hand Gestures

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Julie Otsuka / Novelist

Julie Otsuka talks about drawing on the experiences of her Japanese-American family in her novels.

Science View

Series • 2025

Creating Blood Vessels! A Life-Saving Transplant for Heart Failure

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2025

Haneda - Memories of Sky and Sea

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Cannon Hersey / Artist

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

Treasure Box Japan: Nara New

Series • 2025

Toyama

Through the Kitchen Window

Series • 2025

To Preserve and Protect

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

Magical Japanese

Series • 2023

Shadow/Shade

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Karesansui: A Zen Cosmos for Spiritual Training

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Frontrunners

Series • 2023

The filmmaker explores the work and motivations of top-level professionals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo New

Series • 2024

Mentaiko

An introduction to Japanese food directly from Tsukiji.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2025

Haneda - Memories of Sky and Sea

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Cannon Hersey / Artist

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

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Special Prizes

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Through the Kitchen Window

Series • 2025

To Preserve and Protect

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

Magical Japanese

Series • 2023

Shadow/Shade

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Karesansui: A Zen Cosmos for Spiritual Training

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Julie Otsuka / Novelist

Julie Otsuka talks about drawing on the experiences of her Japanese-American family in her novels.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Kintsugi: Repairing a Post-Quake Community

Series • 2025

Frontrunners

Series • 2023

The filmmaker explores the work and motivations of top-level professionals.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2024

Mentaiko

An introduction to Japanese food directly from Tsukiji.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Dive in Tokyo

Series • 2025

Haneda - Memories of Sky and Sea

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Through the Kitchen Window

Series • 2025

To Preserve and Protect

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

Magical Japanese

Series • 2023

Shadow/Shade

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Karesansui: A Zen Cosmos for Spiritual Training

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Treasure Box Japan: Nara

Series • 2025

Toyama

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

OKINAWA: The Holiest Place

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

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

A Maiko in Kyoto

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Special Prizes

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Core Kyoto New

Series • 2025

Shamisen: The reverberating tones of passion and tradition

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Mayunkiki / Artist

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

Design X Stories New

Series • 2025

Design Hunting in Ishikawa

The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

Clothing That Protects

Japanology Plus New

Series • 2022

Andrew Dewar

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Mice Media: Lessons in Internet Literacy

Series • 2024

Is That Picture Real?

Season 1 • Episode 1

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2024

Mentaiko

An introduction to Japanese food directly from Tsukiji.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

The Beauty of Japanese Swords: Famous Masterpieces

Series • 2024

A Shogun's Treasure

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Special Prizes

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Ramen Japan

Series • 2024

Chiba

The filmmaker journeys to Chiba to check out the local ramen varieties.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Mayunkiki / Artist

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

Core Kyoto

Series • 2025

Shamisen: The reverberating tones of passion and tradition

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

Crafting Timeless Products

Tagawa Kinya investigates the process of design by looking at the work of Yanagi Sori.

Design X Stories

Series • 2025

Design Hunting in Ishikawa

The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Mice Media: Lessons in Internet Literacy

Series • 2024

Beware of the Filter Bubble

Season 1 • Episode 2

The father learns about filter bubbles, echo chambers and confirmation bias.

Japanology Plus

Series • 2022

Andrew Dewar

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

Series • 2023

Gojinjo Taiko: Nafune-machi

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

Nun’s Seasonal Calendar

Series • 2023

March

On Keichitsu day, the filmmakers follow the nuns at Otowasan Kannonji Temple.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Special Prizes

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

The Beauty of Japanese Swords: Famous Masterpieces

Series • 2024

A Colossal Sword

Direct Talk New

Series • 2023

Birgit Stifter / Director, Friedensdorf International

Friedensdorf International takes sick and injured children from war zones to Germany for treatment.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Series • 2024

Mentaiko

An introduction to Japanese food directly from Tsukiji.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Ramen Japan New

Series • 2025

Takayama,Gifu

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

Core Kyoto

Series • 2025

Shamisen: The reverberating tones of passion and tradition

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

Series • 2022

Banana

Janni Olsson visits a banana plantation in one of Japan's snowiest regions.

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Mayunkiki / Artist

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Design X Stories

Series • 2025

Design Hunting in Ishikawa

The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

Designer-less Design

Japanology Plus

Series • 2022

Andrew Dewar

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Ramen Japan

Series • 2024

AOMORI

Showcases a seafood ramen in Aomori loved by people in the bitter cold of northern Japan.

Japan Railway Journal New

Series • 2025

The Enduring Charm of Printed Timetables

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

On the Wings

Series • 2023

Shizuoka to Izumo Airport

Embarks on a journey through the skies from Shizuoka to Izumo Airport.

Core Kyoto

Series • 2025

Shamisen: The reverberating tones of passion and tradition

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

The Beauty of Japanese Swords: Famous Masterpieces

Series • 2024

Naginata-Wielding Heroes

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Mayunkiki / Artist

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

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Dressing Room

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Design Museum Japan

Series • 2024

An Evolving Font

Miyanaga Aiko, an artist, learns about the origin and cultural impact of the Mincho font.

Design X Stories

Series • 2025

Design Hunting in Ishikawa

The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Ramen Japan

Series • 2025

Takayama,Gifu

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2023

Birgit Stifter / Director, Friedensdorf International

Friedensdorf International takes sick and injured children from war zones to Germany for treatment.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2023

Cockroach Traps / Residential Maps

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

Japanology Plus

Series • 2022

Andrew Dewar

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Origami Magic

Series • 2023

The Magical World of Paper Figures

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2025

The Enduring Charm of Printed Timetables

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Core Kyoto

Series • 2025

Shamisen: The reverberating tones of passion and tradition

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Design X Stories

Series • 2025

Design Hunting in Ishikawa

The hosts explore designs across Japan and learn about the designers's stories.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

OKINAWA: US Influences

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

Japan From Above: Up Close

Series • 2019

Bizen Ware Potter

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Dressing Room

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Asia Insight New

Series • 2012

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Matthew Ozawa / Stage Director

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

Bento Expo New

Series • 2025

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

Zero Waste Life New

Series • 2021

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

JIB Program New

Series • 2015

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2025

The Enduring Charm of Printed Timetables

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Dressing Room

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Matthew Ozawa / Stage Director

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2012

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

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

Bento Expo

Series • 2025

Season 9 •

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

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2021

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

Newsline Asia 24 New

Series • 2019

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

JIB Program

Series • 2015

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2024

How Do You Care for Loved Ones as They Age?

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan.

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Dressing Room

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Direct Talk New

Series • 2025

Yamauchi Anna / Founder and CEO, Reproductive Health Consultation

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

Japan Railway Journal

Series • 2025

The Enduring Charm of Printed Timetables

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NL Bridge New

Series • 2019

Presents the latest entertainment news and interviews with TV personalities.

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2012

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Matthew Ozawa / Stage Director

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Bento Expo

Series • 2025

Season 9 •

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

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2021

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

JIB Program

Series • 2015

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Tokyo’s Bobsled Factories New

Series • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2012

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Matthew Ozawa / Stage Director

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

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2017

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Bento Expo

Series • 2025

Season 9 •

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

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2021

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

Newsline in Depth New

Series • 2019

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

Direct Talk

Series • 2025

Yamauchi Anna / Founder and CEO, Reproductive Health Consultation

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

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Medical Frontiers

Series • 2024

Exploring developments in lung cancer treatment.

JIB Program

Series • 2015

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Tokyo’s Bobsled Factories

Series • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Asia Insight

Series • 2012

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Newsline Biz New

Series • 2019

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

Bento Expo

Series • 2025

Season 9 •

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

Zero Waste Life

Series • 2021

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Chatroom Japan

Series • 2024

How Do You Care for Loved Ones as They Age?

Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

KAIZOKU: Noshima Island

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

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2025

Active Seniors

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2017

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Documentary 360 New

Series • 2025

Raised in Hiroshima, Fought in Vietnam

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Broadcasters’ Eye New

Series • 2025

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Train Cruise New

Series • 2023

A Winter Wonderland in Fukui

The charms of the cruising boom are explored in a rail trip through Japan.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2022

Scissors

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Tokyo’s Bobsled Factories

Series • 2025

Kids Edutainment New

Series • 2023

Kids Edutainment New

Series • 2023

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Ninja Truth New

Series • 2018

The filmmaker attempts to uncover the truth about authentic ninjas.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2017

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Japan’s Top Inventions New

Series • 2023

Ultra-High-Speed Elevators / Carton Filling Machines

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life New

Series • 2024

Drone Disaster Management

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

Pythagora Switch Mini

Series • 2015

Discovering hidden rules and unique ways of thinking; a look at the New Creature.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Documentary 360

Series • 2025

Raised in Hiroshima, Fought in Vietnam

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Broadcasters’ Eye

Series • 2025

A Photojournalist's Mission for Peace

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Live: Grand Sumo Wrestling New

Sports •

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Train Cruise

Series • 2023

A Winter Wonderland in Fukui

The charms of the cruising boom are explored in a rail trip through Japan.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2021

Urban Workshops

The filmmakers explore the expert craftsmanship of workers in small factories in Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Tokyo’s Bobsled Factories

Series • 2025

Kids Edutainment

Series • 2023

Kids Edutainment

Series • 2023

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2023

Ultra-High-Speed Elevators / Carton Filling Machines

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Series • 2023

The Sacred Shogun: Shrines and Temples of Nikko

The Seasons of Yamato

Series • 2022

Vernal Equinox (Shunbun), The 24 Solar Terms

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Documentary 360

Series • 2025

Raised in Hiroshima, Fought in Vietnam

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Broadcasters’ Eye

Series • 2025

A Photojournalist's Mission for Peace

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Cycle Around Japan New

Series • 2025

Yamaguchi - Where Kindness is King

Bicycle touring around the world.

Kids Edutainment

Series • 2023

Kids Edutainment

Series • 2023

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Hometown Stories New

Series • 2025

Unfolding a Life with Origami

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

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

It's Small but Beautiful

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

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities

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

Wild Hokkaido! New

Series • 2023

Dog Sledding in Minamifurano

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Framing Everyday’s Moments

Series • 2022

Nature's Wonders

Photographers from around the world capture time-lapse videos of nature and cityscapes.

Ninja Truth

Series • 2018

The filmmaker attempts to uncover the truth about authentic ninjas.

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Ring Name

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Train Cruise

Series • 2023

A Winter Wonderland in Fukui

The charms of the cruising boom are explored in a rail trip through Japan.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2021

Urban Workshops

The filmmakers explore the expert craftsmanship of workers in small factories in Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Documentary 360

Series • 2025

Raised in Hiroshima, Fought in Vietnam

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Broadcasters’ Eye

Series • 2025

A Photojournalist's Mission for Peace

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Train Cruise

Series • 2023

A Winter Wonderland in Fukui

The charms of the cruising boom are explored in a rail trip through Japan.

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2021

Urban Workshops

The filmmakers explore the expert craftsmanship of workers in small factories in Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Cycle Around Japan

Series • 2025

Yamaguchi - Where Kindness is King

Bicycle touring around the world.

Kids Edutainment

Series • 2023

Kids Edutainment

Series • 2023

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Hometown Stories

Series • 2025

Unfolding a Life with Origami

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

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

It's Small but Beautiful

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

Treasure Box Japan: Nara New

Series • 2025

Iwase Hikiyama Festival

Wild Hokkaido!

Series • 2023

Dog Sledding in Minamifurano

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Ninja Truth

Series • 2018

The filmmaker attempts to uncover the truth about authentic ninjas.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Series • 2018

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Ring Name

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Photographing the Edge New

Series • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN New

Series • 2025

Hokuriku: Land of Bounty and Shining Stars

The hosts introduce a collection of productions to provide the latest information on Japan.

NHK WORLD TV Special Program New

Series • 2013

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NHK World Selection New

Series • 2011

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

Herbal Symphony

Special • 2023

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2022

Scissors

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2024

Toyama: The Fruits of a Fall Harvest

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Darwin’s Amazing Animals New

Series • 2025

Tiny Terror -- Japanese Tiger Beetle, Japan

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2019

A variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

Kids Edutainment New

Series • 2023

Kids Edutainment New

Series • 2023

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Series • 2023

The Sacred Shogun: Shrines and Temples of Nikko

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

KAIZOKU: Nii Oshima Island

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

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sports • 2016

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

Sumopedia

Sports • 2019

Ring Name

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Hometown Stories

Series • 2025

Unfolding a Life with Origami

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

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

It's Small but Beautiful

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

Treasure Box Japan: Nara

Series • 2025

Iwase Hikiyama Festival

Wild Hokkaido!

Series • 2023

Dog Sledding in Minamifurano

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Photographing the Edge

Series • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Herbal Symphony

Special • 2023

Japanology Plus Mini

Series • 2022

Scissors

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2022

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

Live: Grand Sumo Wrestling New

Sports •

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Hometown Stories

Series • 2025

Unfolding a Life with Origami

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

Easy Japanese

Series • 2019

It's Small but Beautiful

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

Core Kyoto Mini

Series • 2021

Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities

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

Wild Hokkaido!

Series • 2023

Dog Sledding in Minamifurano

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Darwin’s Amazing Animals

Series • 2025

Tiny Terror -- Japanese Tiger Beetle, Japan

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2019

A variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

Kids Edutainment

Series • 2023

Kids Edutainment

Series • 2023

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Somewhere Street New

Series • 2024

Nancy

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

National Parks of Japan

Series • 2022

Towada-Hachimantai

Wildlife enthusiasts explore 34 national parks across Japan.

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Photographing the Edge

Series • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

Hokuriku: Land of Bounty and Shining Stars

The hosts introduce a collection of productions to provide the latest information on Japan.

NHK WORLD TV Special Program

Series • 2013

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Darwin’s Amazing Animals

Series • 2025

Tiny Terror -- Japanese Tiger Beetle, Japan

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

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2019

A variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.

Kids Edutainment

Series • 2023

Kids Edutainment

Series • 2023

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

NHK World Selection

Series • 2011

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

Pythagora Switch Mini

Series • 2015

Discovering hidden rules and unique ways of thinking; a look at the New Creature.

Easy Japanese for Work New

Series • 2019

Making Suggestions

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Series • 2023

The Sacred Shogun: Shrines and Temples of Nikko

Time-Lapse Japan

Series • 2022

KAIZOKU: Nii Oshima Island

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

Grand Sumo Highlights New

Sports • 2016

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Japan’s Top Inventions

Series • 2023

Ultra-High-Speed Elevators / Carton Filling Machines

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Series • 2024

Drone Disaster Management

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

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan

Series • 2024

Toyama: The Fruits of a Fall Harvest

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

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Photographing the Edge

Series • 2025

NHK Newsline New

Series • 2000

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

Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Series • 2025

Hokuriku: Land of Bounty and Shining Stars

The hosts introduce a collection of productions to provide the latest information on Japan.

NHK WORLD TV Special Program

Series • 2013

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