NHK WORLD-JAPAN

France

NHK WORLD-JAPAN is an international news and information service produced by Japan’s public broadcaster. In France, the channel is available via satellite and select cable platforms, offering a window into Japanese current events, culture, and society. Programming includes daily news bulletins covering global and regional developments, documentary features on Japanese traditions, technology, and nature, as well as segments on cuisine, travel, and the arts. The channel also provides coverage of major events in Japan, such as political summits, natural disasters, and cultural festivals, with an emphasis on factual reporting and cultural context.

Broadcasts are primarily in English, with some programs available in other languages through subtitles or audio options. Viewers can access the channel through satellite services like CanalSat or via the NHK WORLD-JAPAN website and mobile app, which offer live streaming and on-demand content. The schedule is structured around regular news updates at the top of each hour, interspersed with longer-form programs on topics like science, history, and lifestyle. For French audiences, the channel serves as a direct source of information from Japan, without local adaptation or commentary.

16:30–17:00

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Now

17:00–17:30

NHK Newsline

16m left

17:30–18:00

Dive in Tokyo

Schedule

Yesterday Today Tomorrow

15:30 - 16:00

Frontrunners

Supporting Street Children - Watanabe Hiroki

Documentaire de société

Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh. It gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street, proving that they can make a positive contribution to society.

16:00 - 16:30

NHK Newsline

Journal

16:30 - 17:00

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Divertissement

LIVE 17:00 - 17:30

NHK Newsline

Journal

17:30 - 18:00

Dive in Tokyo

The Meguro River - A Mirror of Urban Transformation

Documentaire

The 8 km-long Meguro River has long supported the lives of people in the southwest of central Tokyo. Come along as we discover how its tumultuous history mirrors the evolution of the city itself.

18:00 - 18:30

NHK Newsline

Journal

18:30 - 19:00

Karl and Tina: Embracing Village Life in Japan

Spring in Another Village of Old Houses

Documentaire

Karl restores another traditional house in a Niigata village. New residents arrive from abroad and Tokyo, revitalizing a place once on the brink of disappearing. It's time for the spring festival.

19:00 - 19:30

NHK Newsline

Journal

19:30 - 19:45

Direct Talk

Jellyfish Dreams

Débat

Okuizumi Kazuya heads Yamagata Prefecture's Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium, which has the world's largest number of jellyfish species on display. He talks about his work and passion for jellyfish.

19:45 - 20:00

Japan's Top Inventions

Portable Fetal Monitors

Divertissement

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: portable fetal monitors.

20:00 - 20:28

Newsroom Tokyo

Journal

20:28 - 20:43

Direct Talk

A Drop of Hope for Peace

Débat

Inoue Hiroko is the president of an NGO that has been running exchange programs for young people from Israel, Palestine, and Japan for 20 years. She talks about their goals and her hope for peace.

20:43 - 20:48

On the Wings

Kagoshima to Amami Airport

Documentaire

Hop on a plane and view Japan from the sky! It's nearly the apex of summer, and we're heading to the nature rich Amami Oshima Island, which recently became a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.

20:48 - 20:55

National Parks Of Japan

#2 Akan-Mashu

Documentaire

Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

20:55 - 21:00

Ukiyoe Edo-life

New Year's Concert in the Inner Chambers

Documentaire

We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P.

21:00 - 21:30

Science View

Marine Plastics (Part 1): Finding Them

Magazine scientifique

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.

21:30 - 22:00

Frontrunners

Supporting Street Children - Watanabe Hiroki

Documentaire de société

Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh. It gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street, proving that they can make a positive contribution to society.

22:00 - 22:30

NHK Newsline

Journal

22:30 - 23:00

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Divertissement

23:00 - 23:30

NHK Newsline

Journal

23:30 - 00:00

Dive in Tokyo

The Meguro River - A Mirror of Urban Transformation

Documentaire

The 8 km-long Meguro River has long supported the lives of people in the southwest of central Tokyo. Come along as we discover how its tumultuous history mirrors the evolution of the city itself.

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