NHK World TV
Portugal
NHK World TV is the English-language international service of Japan’s public broadcaster, available in Portugal through various cable and satellite platforms. Its programming centers on news coverage from an Asian perspective, with regular updates on Japanese politics, business, and technology. Documentaries explore Japanese culture, history, and natural landscapes, while lifestyle segments cover topics like traditional crafts, cuisine, and contemporary design. The channel also airs coverage of major events such as the Tokyo Marathon or seasonal festivals, along with occasional music performances and educational content about the Japanese language. Sports programming is limited but includes highlights from sumo tournaments and other domestic competitions.
Viewers in Portugal can access NHK World TV through their local TV provider’s channel list, where it appears as a dedicated 24-hour feed. The channel also offers a live stream on its official website and mobile app, which includes on-demand access to recent programs and archived documentaries. Electronic program guides in Portugal typically list the channel under international news or documentary categories, with schedules aligned to Japan Standard Time but adjusted for local viewing hours. No Portuguese-language subtitles or dubbing are provided, as the service operates entirely in English.
Schedule
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 - 00:40
Magical Japanese
Salt
Cultura
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to salt. Explore the unique culture behind them.
00:40 - 00:45
Easy Japanese
#32 How can I get to the Ninja Museum?
Didático
#32 How can I get to the Ninja Museum? / If you want to ask for directions, say the name of your destination, then "made doo ittara ii desu ka.".
00:45 - 00:55
Culture Crossroads
Tokyo's Largest Indian Community
Ciência
In response to a question from Russia, we introduce robots working in various fields. Our reporter interviews Japan's top robot expert and looks at coexistence with robots.
00:55 - 01:00
Hello!Nhk World Japan
Promoting NHK WORLD-JAPAN at a JICA Event
Entretenimento
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.
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 - 01:57
Hometown Stories
Unspoken Memories of the Double Hibakusha
Civilização
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
01:57 - 02:00
Satoyama Kitchen Spring
Field Work Fueled by Leaf-wrapped Sushi
Cultura
At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.
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 - 03:00
Journeys In Japan
Okayama: Traditions of the Seto Inland Sea
Viagens
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
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
Dining With The Chef
Master Chef's Class/Chef Hayashi's Universal Dashi
Gastronomia
Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi for a new approach to making dashi, using ingredients available anywhere. You'll also learn to make oyakodon, a classic Japanese comfort food.
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
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.
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
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.
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 - 06:45
Activate Your Japanese!
Everyone has an opinion
Magazine cultural
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan.
06:45 - 06:55
Dig More Japan!
Gastronomia
NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts a variety of programs with 60 titles. This new series "Dig More Japan" will extract the essence of these programs and further deepen the charm of Japan.
06:55 - 07:00
Dining With The Chef
Mini
Gastronomia
Featured recipe: Spoon-molded Sushi. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
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 - 08:00
Journeys In Japan
Okayama: Traditions of the Seto Inland Sea
Viagens
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
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
Dining With The Chef
Master Chef's Class/Chef Hayashi's Universal Dashi
Gastronomia
Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi for a new approach to making dashi, using ingredients available anywhere. You'll also learn to make oyakodon, a classic Japanese comfort food.
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
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.
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 - 10:45
Activate Your Japanese!
Everyone has an opinion
Magazine cultural
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan.
10:45 - 11:00
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
Safety Tips for Hiking in Japan
Atualidade
Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes. Learn safety tips for climbing and the latest on eruption prediction research.
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
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.
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
Darwin's Amazing Animals
Matchmaking Party -- Topi, Kenya
Natureza
There's 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!
12:55 - 13:00
Time-Lapse Journey
Hirosaki Park
Artes
For over 100 years, Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms. See the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.
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
Self-Reliance for a More Fulfilling Life
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
Magical Japanese
Salt
Cultura
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to salt. Explore the unique culture behind them.
13:55 - 14:00
Easy Japanese
#32 How can I get to the Ninja Museum?
Didático
#32 How can I get to the Ninja Museum? / If you want to ask for directions, say the name of your destination, then "made doo ittara ii desu ka.".
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
Dining With The Chef
Master Chef's Class/Chef Hayashi's Universal Dashi
Gastronomia
Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi for a new approach to making dashi, using ingredients available anywhere. You'll also learn to make oyakodon, a classic Japanese comfort food.
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
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.
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
Science View
Marine Plastics (Part 1): Finding Them
Ciência
A Japanese marine research team looks for plastics on the Pacific Ocean floor, 6,000 meters down. Plus, monitoring neutrinos to better understand the Earth's long-term future.
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 - 18:00
Journeys In Japan
Okayama: Traditions of the Seto Inland Sea
Viagens
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
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 - 18:45
Activate Your Japanese!
Everyone has an opinion
Magazine cultural
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan.
18:45 - 18:55
Dig More Japan!
Gastronomia
NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts a variety of programs with 60 titles. This new series "Dig More Japan" will extract the essence of these programs and further deepen the charm of Japan.
18:55 - 19:00
Dining With The Chef
Mini
Gastronomia
Featured recipe: Spoon-molded Sushi. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
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
Dining With The Chef
Master Chef's Class/Chef Hayashi's Universal Dashi
Gastronomia
Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi for a new approach to making dashi, using ingredients available anywhere. You'll also learn to make oyakodon, a classic Japanese comfort food.
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
Self-Reliance for a More Fulfilling Life
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 - 20:48
On The Wings
Haneda to Fukuoka Airport
Viagens
Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka. Behold the sublime beauty of Mt. Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.
20:48 - 20:55
National Parks Of Japan
#1 Daisen-Oki
Natureza
Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.
20:55 - 21:00
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Garden of the Shika-Chaya
Civilização
We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse, where the townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds. For them, these outings were about more than a good time.
21:00 - 21:30
Japan In Focus
Motherhood: After the Care and the Loss
Sociedade
Over 20,000 children in Japan require constant medical care. This is primarily shouldered by mothers. We follow one mother as she navigates this life of care, and the grief of losing her child.
21:30 - 22:00
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.
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
Science View
Marine Plastics (Part 1): Finding Them
Ciência
A Japanese marine research team looks for plastics on the Pacific Ocean floor, 6,000 meters down. Plus, monitoring neutrinos to better understand the Earth's long-term future.
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 - 00:00
Journeys In Japan
Okayama: Traditions of the Seto Inland Sea
Viagens
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.