Program
00:00 - 00:30
Newsline
Noticiário
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:30 - 01:00
Core Kyoto
A Student Town: Eagerly nurturing the future
Civilização
One tenth of Kyoto's population is university students: the driving force behind the revitalization of the city and its cultural activities. Get an alternative glimpse of Kyoto as a student town.
01:00 - 01:30
Newsline
Noticiário
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:30 - 02:00
Backstage Japan
Hyper Rescue Nagoya
Viagens
Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a special unit of highly trained experts, is ready to respond when disaster strikes. We follow them as they prepare for whatever might come their way.
02:00 - 02:30
Newsline
Noticiário
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:30 - 02:55
A Final Lesson
Atomic Bomb Survivor Kajiya Fumiaki
Viagens
What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.
02:55 - 03:00
One In Every Japanese
1/30: People With Mental Illness
Cultura
1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.
03:00 - 03:30
Newsline
Noticiário
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:30 - 04:00
Asia Insight
Atualidade
An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.
04:00 - 04:30
Newsline
Noticiário
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
04:30 - 05:00
Trailblazers
Kamon Designers Hatoba Shoryu and Yoho
Cultura
Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions.
05:00 - 05:30
Newsline
Noticiário
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
05:30 - 06:00
Japan Railway Journal
Choshi Electric Railway: Fighting to Get Back on Track
Ciência
Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the company's plans to survive this time, following its previous triumphs over crises.
06:00 - 06:30
Newsline
Noticiário
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:30 - 07:00
Seasoning The Seasons
Yokai: Scary and Friendly Apparitions
Viagens
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
07:00 - 07:30
Newsline
Noticiário
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:30 - 07:55
A Final Lesson
Atomic Bomb Survivor Kajiya Fumiaki
Viagens
What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.
07:55 - 08:00
One In Every Japanese
1/30: People With Mental Illness
Cultura
1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.
08:00 - 08:30
Newsline Asia 24
Noticiário
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
08:30 - 09:00
Asia Insight
Atualidade
An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.
09:00 - 09:30
Newsline Asia 24
Noticiário
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
09:30 - 10:00
Trailblazers
Kamon Designers Hatoba Shoryu and Yoho
Cultura
Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions.
10:00 - 10:30
Newsline
Noticiário
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:30 - 11:00
Document 72 Hours
Rolling Along on Kochi's Streetcars
Atualidade
This is an unusual program series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.
11:00 - 11:30
Newsline
Noticiário
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:30 - 12:00
Japan Railway Journal
Choshi Electric Railway: Fighting to Get Back on Track
Ciência
Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the company's plans to survive this time, following its previous triumphs over crises.
12:00 - 12:30
NHK News 7
Noticiário
News 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.
12:30 - 12:55
A Final Lesson
Atomic Bomb Survivor Kajiya Fumiaki
Viagens
What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.
12:55 - 13:00
One In Every Japanese
1/30: People With Mental Illness
Cultura
1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.
13:00 - 13:28
Newsroom Tokyo
Noticiário
Program that gives you 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
45
Entrevista
Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.
13:43 - 13:55
Impacts: Climates Change The World
On the Brink of Extinction?: Ep.1 Over 48,000 Species Facing the Risk
Cultura
The IUCN lists 48,646 species facing extinction, a figure that has more than quadrupled in 25 years, accelerated by climate change. Has the "Sixth Mass Extinction" begun?
13:55 - 14:00
Chatroom Japan
#7 Embracing Natural Hair
Magazine cultural
Maminata Ouandaogo's passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair. But outside her salon, she says social pressure keeps some people from embracing it.
14:00 - 14:30
Newsroom Tokyo
Noticiário
Program that gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
14:30 - 15:00
Asia Insight
Atualidade
An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.
15:00 - 15:30
Newsline
Noticiário
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:30 - 16:00
Trailblazers
Kamon Designers Hatoba Shoryu and Yoho
Cultura
Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions.
16:00 - 16:30
Newsline
Noticiário
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:30 - 17:00
Design X Stories
A New Look at Shadows
Civilização
Today's theme: A New Look at Shadows. Japanese have long found beauty in shadows, but new discoveries still astonish us in art and design. Discover how these designs can change how we see the world.
17:00 - 17:30
Newsline
Noticiário
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:30 - 17:55
A Final Lesson
Atomic Bomb Survivor Kajiya Fumiaki
Viagens
What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.
17:55 - 18:00
One In Every Japanese
1/30: People With Mental Illness
Cultura
1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.
18:00 - 18:30
Newsline
Noticiário
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:30 - 19:00
Frontrunners
Supporting Street Children - Watanabe Hiroki
Inovação
Usui Fumio is one of the most trusted prosthetists in Japanese para-sports. An early pioneer in the discipline, having developed sporting limbs since the 1980s, he now works arm-in-arm with athletes to craft prosthetics that match...
19:00 - 19:30
Newsline
Noticiário
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:30 - 20:00
Asia Insight
Atualidade
An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.
20:00 - 20:28
Newsroom Tokyo
Noticiário
Program that gives you 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
45
Entrevista
Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.
20:43 - 20:55
Impacts: Climates Change The World
On the Brink of Extinction?: Ep.1 Over 48,000 Species Facing the Risk
Cultura
The IUCN lists 48,646 species facing extinction, a figure that has more than quadrupled in 25 years, accelerated by climate change. Has the "Sixth Mass Extinction" begun?
20:55 - 21:00
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
A Glance at a Potential Future
Civilização
A dapper young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye. From the way they're looking at each other, it's clear that there's something going on between them.
21:00 - 21:30
Medical Frontiers
Technology to Tackle Pressure Injuries
Saúde
Limited mobility can restrict blood flow, causing pressure injuries. To address them, Japanese experts are developing advanced bedding and other technologies.
21:30 - 22:00
Trailblazers
Kamon Designers Hatoba Shoryu and Yoho
Cultura
Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions.
22:00 - 22:30
Newsline
Noticiário
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:30 - 23:00
Design X Stories
A New Look at Shadows
Civilização
Today's theme: A New Look at Shadows. Japanese have long found beauty in shadows, but new discoveries still astonish us in art and design. Discover how these designs can change how we see the world.
23:00 - 23:30
Newsline
Noticiário
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:30 - 23:55
A Final Lesson
Atomic Bomb Survivor Kajiya Fumiaki
Viagens
What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.
23:55 - 00:00
One In Every Japanese
1/30: People With Mental Illness
Cultura
1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.
