NHK World Japan
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NHK World Japan is available to viewers in Switzerland via satellite and online streaming platforms. The channel provides English-language news coverage of Japan and the Asia-Pacific region, alongside documentaries on Japanese culture, technology, and society. Programming includes live news bulletins, current affairs analysis, and feature segments on topics such as traditional arts, cuisine, and natural disasters. The schedule also offers educational content about the Japanese language and lifestyle programs focused on travel and daily life in Japan. Broadcasts are accessible 24 hours a day, with some programs available on demand through the channel’s website.
Precedente
01:00–01:10
NHK Newsline
Ora
01:10–01:57
Somewhere Street
21m left
Successivo
01:57–02:00
Time-Lapse Journey
Programma
00:30 - 00:45
Easy Japanese for Work
Turning Down a Request for Support Politely
Helping teach easy Japanese for non-native speakers. Wang Chihsun is a pastry chef at an American restaurant in Tokyo. In a role-play challenge, he must turn down a busy coworker's request for help.
00:45 - 01:00
Zero Waste Life
Sails Unfurled Again
Former pro yacht racer Tagami Amiko takes damaged yacht sails and turns them into bags and other products.
01:00 - 01:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
IN DIRETTA 01:10 - 01:57
Somewhere Street
Bologna
Bologna, a city in northern Italy, is known for its porticoes and Bologna University. The university counts Dante and Copernicus among its notable alumni. The city's iconic porticoes cover about 38.5 miles of walkways and are a World Heritage Site.
01:57 - 02:00
Time-Lapse Journey
Mt. Fuji
Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan and is also an active volcano about 100 kilometres southwest of Tokyo. A look at the beauty of the many different faces of Fuji through time-lapse photography.
02:00 - 02:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
02:10 - 02:15
Chatroom Japan
Carry on traditional architecture
The number of traditional Japanese carpenters is dwindling, but American carpenter Jon Stollenmeyer is helping to keep their style of architecture alive.
02:15 - 02:25
IMPACTS:Climates Change the World
World Heritage Under Threat: Episode 5 Protection through Education
To promote awareness of conservation efforts among the threat of climate change, more and more World Heritage Sites are now being utilized as tourist destinations and in educational programs.
02:25 - 02:30
Design Museum Japan
The Logic of Coastal Architecture
In a coastal district, boat builders used their skills to make houses. Ryue Nishizawa explores how architecture is affected by a community's terrain and values.
02:30 - 02:55
The Factory Wonders
Comedians Reiji and Tsuyoshi of the duo Nakagawake and Suchiko explore the many wonders of Japanese manufacturing. They learn about the latest technology and even try their hand at expert skills.
02:55 - 03:00
Time-Lapse Japan
KUMANO: Cycle of Water
Kumano's heavy rainfall sustains the 1,340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida. Time-lapse footage captures the flow of Kumano's water, as well as the efforts of local rice farmers.
03:00 - 03:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
03:10 - 03:15
The Seasons of Yamato
Beginning of Autumn: The 24 Solar Terms
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, representing each season. This time, the beginning of Autumn.
03:15 - 03:30
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes. Presenting safety tips for climbing them, and the latest on eruption prediction research.
03:30 - 03:40
Magical Japanese
Salt
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This time, a look at the words related to salt and exploring the unique culture behind them.
03:40 - 03:45
Easy Japanese
How Can I Get to the Ninja Museum?
To ask for directions, say the name of your destination, then 'made doo ittara ii desu ka'.
03:45 - 03:55
Culture Crossroads
Tokyo's Largest Indian Community
In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange programme gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.
03:55 - 04:00
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Promoting NHK WORLD-JAPAN at a JICA Event
NHK WORLD-JAPAN ran a booth at an event held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of JICA Global Plaza. We see how JICA and NHK work together to promote kids' interest in international cooperation.
04:00 - 04:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
04:30 - 05:00
Seasoning the Seasons
Yokai: Scary and Friendly Apparitions
Yokai, spiritual beings both frightening and charming, send mysterious messages from nature and guide people in hardship, often alongside deities.
05:00 - 05:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
05:30 - 05:55
Darwin's Amazing Animals
Topi
There is an animal in Africa so unremarkable, we had to beg a guide to help us find it. But after crashing its matchmaking party, we have a whole new respect for the extraordinarily ordinary topi.
05:55 - 06:00
Time-Lapse Journey
Hirosaki Park
For over 100 years, Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms. A look at the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.
06:00 - 06:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
06:30 - 06:57
Hometown Stories
Unspoken Memories of the Double Hibakusha
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
06:57 - 07:00
Satoyama Kitchen Diary
Field Work Fuelled by Leaf-Wrapped Sushi
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take the viewer on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. This time, they focus on leaf-wrapped sushi.
07:00 - 07:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
07:30 - 07:55
The Factory Wonders
Glasses Factory
We visit a factory making eyeglasses in Sabae, Japan's glasses-making capital, and learn all about their state-of-the-art skills, technologies, and pioneering achievements in eyeglass manufacture.
07:55 - 08:00
Time-Lapse Japan
KUMANO: Cycle of Water
Kumano's heavy rainfall sustains the 1,340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida. Time-lapse footage captures the flow of Kumano's water, as well as the efforts of local rice farmers.
08:00 - 08:30
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
08:30 - 08:40
Magical Japanese
Salt
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This time, a look at the words related to salt and exploring the unique culture behind them.
08:40 - 08:45
Easy Japanese
How Can I Get to the Ninja Museum?
To ask for directions, say the name of your destination, then 'made doo ittara ii desu ka'.
08:45 - 08:55
Culture Crossroads
Tokyo's Largest Indian Community
In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange programme gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.
08:55 - 09:00
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Promoting NHK WORLD-JAPAN at a JICA Event
NHK WORLD-JAPAN ran a booth at an event held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of JICA Global Plaza. We see how JICA and NHK work together to promote kids' interest in international cooperation.
09:00 - 09:30
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
09:30 - 10:00
Seasoning the Seasons
Yokai: Scary and Friendly Apparitions
Yokai, spiritual beings both frightening and charming, send mysterious messages from nature and guide people in hardship, often alongside deities.
10:00 - 10:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
10:30 - 10:57
Hometown Stories
Unspoken Memories of the Double Hibakusha
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
10:57 - 11:00
Satoyama Kitchen Diary
Field Work Fuelled by Leaf-Wrapped Sushi
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take the viewer on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. This time, they focus on leaf-wrapped sushi.
11:00 - 11:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
11:30 - 12:00
Journeys in Japan
The Mountain Spirit of Shiiba Village
Explores Shiiba, a remote Japanese village nestled high in the mountains, and its unique culture, including the mystical Kagura dance ritual and mountain worship.
12:00 - 12:30
NHK News 7
NHK's core news program wrapping up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.
12:30 - 12:55
The Factory Wonders
Glasses Factory
We visit a factory making eyeglasses in Sabae, Japan's glasses-making capital, and learn all about their state-of-the-art skills, technologies, and pioneering achievements in eyeglass manufacture.
12:55 - 13:00
Time-Lapse Japan
KUMANO: Cycle of Water
Kumano's heavy rainfall sustains the 1,340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida. Time-lapse footage captures the flow of Kumano's water, as well as the efforts of local rice farmers.
13:00 - 13:28
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
13:28 - 13:43
Direct Talk
Freedom at the Fingertips
Nail artist Kawajiri Mei discusses the source of her inspiration, the wellspring for the boundless imagination and unique sense of humour that have earned her acclaim from global fashion icons and artists.
13:43 - 13:55
Culture Crossroads
Tokyo's Largest Indian Community
In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange programme gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.
13:55 - 14:00
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Promoting NHK WORLD-JAPAN at a JICA Event
NHK WORLD-JAPAN ran a booth at an event held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of JICA Global Plaza. We see how JICA and NHK work together to promote kids' interest in international cooperation.
14:00 - 14:30
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
14:30 - 15:00
Dive in Tokyo
Otsuka - A Hidden Gem Regains its Sparkle
Otsuka was a busy terminal of Tokyo's historic tram network before being overshadowed by its neighbour Ikebukuro. But international residents and redevelopment are now revitalising the town.
15:00 - 15:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
15:30 - 16:00
Seasoning the Seasons
Yokai: Scary and Friendly Apparitions
Yokai, spiritual beings both frightening and charming, send mysterious messages from nature and guide people in hardship, often alongside deities.
16:00 - 16:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
16:30 - 17:00
Medical Frontiers
Technology to Tackle Pressure Injuries
Explores Japanese advanced bedding and other technologies used in treating pressure injuries caused by limited mobility.
17:00 - 17:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
17:30 - 17:55
The Factory Wonders
Glasses Factory
We visit a factory making eyeglasses in Sabae, Japan's glasses-making capital, and learn all about their state-of-the-art skills, technologies, and pioneering achievements in eyeglass manufacture.
17:55 - 18:00
Time-Lapse Japan
KUMANO: Cycle of Water
Kumano's heavy rainfall sustains the 1,340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida. Time-lapse footage captures the flow of Kumano's water, as well as the efforts of local rice farmers.
18:00 - 18:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
18:30 - 18:57
Hometown Stories
Unspoken Memories of the Double Hibakusha
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
18:57 - 19:00
Satoyama Kitchen Diary
Field Work Fuelled by Leaf-Wrapped Sushi
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take the viewer on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. This time, they focus on leaf-wrapped sushi.
19:00 - 19:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
19:30 - 19:40
Magical Japanese
Salt
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This time, a look at the words related to salt and exploring the unique culture behind them.
19:40 - 19:45
Easy Japanese
How Can I Get to the Ninja Museum?
To ask for directions, say the name of your destination, then 'made doo ittara ii desu ka'.
19:45 - 19:55
Culture Crossroads
Tokyo's Largest Indian Community
In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange programme gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.
19:55 - 20:00
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Promoting NHK WORLD-JAPAN at a JICA Event
NHK WORLD-JAPAN ran a booth at an event held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of JICA Global Plaza. We see how JICA and NHK work together to promote kids' interest in international cooperation.
20:00 - 20:28
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
20:28 - 20:43
Direct Talk
Freedom at the Fingertips
Nail artist Kawajiri Mei discusses the source of her inspiration, the wellspring for the boundless imagination and unique sense of humour that have earned her acclaim from global fashion icons and artists.
20:43 - 20:55
Nun's Seasonal Calendar
August
Explores the lives of nuns who live at the Otowasan Kannonji Temple and sees how they prepare refreshing treats with winter melon.
20:55 - 21:00
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Rush Hour in Old Tokyo
Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.
21:00 - 21:30
Animation Documentary Iwata's Grandma
Why does Iwata's Grandma refuse to be in photos? This is based on a picture book about the atomic bomb tragedy but conveys kindness and hope rather than fear and anxiety.
21:30 - 22:00
Seasoning the Seasons
Yokai: Scary and Friendly Apparitions
Yokai, spiritual beings both frightening and charming, send mysterious messages from nature and guide people in hardship, often alongside deities.
22:00 - 22:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
22:30 - 23:00
Medical Frontiers
Technology to Tackle Pressure Injuries
Explores Japanese advanced bedding and other technologies used in treating pressure injuries caused by limited mobility.
23:00 - 23:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
23:30 - 23:45
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes. Presenting safety tips for climbing them, and the latest on eruption prediction research.
23:45 - 23:55
IMPACTS:Climates Change the World
World Heritage Under Threat: Episode 5 Protection through Education
To promote awareness of conservation efforts among the threat of climate change, more and more World Heritage Sites are now being utilized as tourist destinations and in educational programs.
23:55 - 00:00
Time-Lapse Japan
KUMANO: Legendary Fruit
Wakayama in southwest Kumano is a top producer of Japanese citrus, which is said to have its origins in a legendary fruit. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the area's rich natural bounty.