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.
Schedule
02:00 - 02:30
NHK Newsline
Journal
02:30 - 03:00
Japanology Plus
Permaculture
Documentaire de société
Permaculture is a sustainable approach to life that seeks harmony with nature. Today, Japan's rural traditions are being rediscovered and embraced in homes, childcare facilities, and businesses.
03:00 - 03:30
NHK Newsline
Journal
03:30 - 04:00
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Divertissement
04:00 - 04:30
NHK Newsline
Journal
04:30 - 05:00
Backstage Japan
Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line
Documentaire scientifique
Journey with us across Tokyo Bay through a massive work of tunnel and bridge engineering, and discover the many systems designed to keep travelers safe at all times.
05:00 - 05:30
NHK Newsline
Journal
05:30 - 05:53
The Business Keyhole
Big Changes in the Noodle World!
Magazine scientifique
Including acquisitions by food-service giants, ramen and udon eateries in Japan are changing. Join us and peek behind the curtain of the noodle world.
05:53 - 06:00
One in Every Japanese
1/10: Married By Matching Apps
Documentaire de société
1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.
06:00 - 06:30
Newsline Asia 24
Journal
06:30 - 07:00
Core Kyoto
Documentaire de société
07:00 - 07:30
Newsline Asia 24
Journal
07:30 - 08:00
Japanology Plus
Permaculture
Documentaire de société
Permaculture is a sustainable approach to life that seeks harmony with nature. Today, Japan's rural traditions are being rediscovered and embraced in homes, childcare facilities, and businesses.
08:00 - 08:30
NHK Newsline
Journal
08:30 - 09:00
Backstage Japan
Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line
Documentaire scientifique
Journey with us across Tokyo Bay through a massive work of tunnel and bridge engineering, and discover the many systems designed to keep travelers safe at all times.
09:00 - 09:30
NHK Newsline
Journal
09:30 - 10:00
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Divertissement
10:00 - 10:30
NHK News 7
Journal
10:30 - 10:53
The Business Keyhole
Big Changes in the Noodle World!
Magazine scientifique
Including acquisitions by food-service giants, ramen and udon eateries in Japan are changing. Join us and peek behind the curtain of the noodle world.
10:53 - 11:00
One in Every Japanese
1/10: Married By Matching Apps
Documentaire de société
1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.
11:00 - 11:28
Newsroom Tokyo
Journal
11:28 - 11:43
Direct Talk
Making the World a Better Place
Débat
Sato Yasuhiro coaches top snowboarders of many nationalities. Some of them took gold at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The coach explains how snowboarding can make the world a better place.
11:43 - 11:55
Century Signboards
Anpan is Joy
Documentaire de société
A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy. Born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history.
11:55 - 12:00
Ukiyoe Edo-life
Rush Hour in Old Tokyo
Documentaire
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.
12:00 - 12:30
Newsroom Tokyo
Journal
12:30 - 13:00
Core Kyoto
Documentaire de société
13:00 - 13:30
NHK Newsline
Journal
13:30 - 14:00
Japanology Plus
Permaculture
Documentaire de société
Permaculture is a sustainable approach to life that seeks harmony with nature. Today, Japan's rural traditions are being rediscovered and embraced in homes, childcare facilities, and businesses.
14:00 - 14:30
NHK Newsline
Journal
14:30 - 15:00
Japan Railway Journal
Must-see Railway News: The First Half of 2026
Documentaire scientifique
Railway news from across Japan for the first half of 2026. Join us as we look back on milestones and anniversaries, efforts to preserve and revive steam locomotives, and railway events.
15:00 - 15:30
NHK Newsline
Journal
15:30 - 15:53
The Business Keyhole
Big Changes in the Noodle World!
Magazine scientifique
Including acquisitions by food-service giants, ramen and udon eateries in Japan are changing. Join us and peek behind the curtain of the noodle world.
15:53 - 16:00
One in Every Japanese
1/10: Married By Matching Apps
Documentaire de société
1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.
16:00 - 16:30
NHK Newsline
Journal
16:30 - 17:00
Backstage Japan
Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line
Documentaire scientifique
Journey with us across Tokyo Bay through a massive work of tunnel and bridge engineering, and discover the many systems designed to keep travelers safe at all times.
17:00 - 17:30
NHK Newsline
Journal
17:30 - 18:00
Core Kyoto
Documentaire de société
18:00 - 18:28
Newsroom Tokyo
Journal
18:28 - 18:43
Direct Talk
Making the World a Better Place
Débat
Sato Yasuhiro coaches top snowboarders of many nationalities. Some of them took gold at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The coach explains how snowboarding can make the world a better place.
18:43 - 18:55
Century Signboards
Hall of Laughter
Documentaire de société
An entertainment hall home to rakugo comic stories and more for over 100 years. A place to relax and forget your cares, food and drink are welcome.
18:55 - 19:00
Ukiyoe Edo-life
Garden of the Shika-Chaya
Documentaire
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.
19:00 - 19:27
Hometown Stories
Documentaire de société
19:27 - 19:30
Easy Japanese
#42 I'm going to give them to Yuuki-san
Magazine
#42 I'm going to give them to Yuuki-san. / To explain what you intend to do, say a verb followed by "tsumori desu." So "watasu" (to give) becomes "watasu tsumori desu.".
19:30 - 20:00
Japanology Plus
Permaculture
Documentaire de société
Permaculture is a sustainable approach to life that seeks harmony with nature. Today, Japan's rural traditions are being rediscovered and embraced in homes, childcare facilities, and businesses.
20:00 - 20:30
NHK Newsline
Journal
20:30 - 21:00
Japan Railway Journal
Must-see Railway News: The First Half of 2026
Documentaire scientifique
Railway news from across Japan for the first half of 2026. Join us as we look back on milestones and anniversaries, efforts to preserve and revive steam locomotives, and railway events.
21:00 - 21:30
NHK Newsline
Journal
21:30 - 21:53
The Business Keyhole
Big Changes in the Noodle World!
Magazine scientifique
Including acquisitions by food-service giants, ramen and udon eateries in Japan are changing. Join us and peek behind the curtain of the noodle world.
21:53 - 22:00
One in Every Japanese
1/10: Married By Matching Apps
Documentaire de société
1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.
22:00 - 22:30
NHK Newsline
Journal
22:30 - 23:00
Core Kyoto
Documentaire de société
23:00 - 23:30
NHK Newsline
Journal
23:30 - 00:00
Backstage Japan
Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line
Documentaire scientifique
Journey with us across Tokyo Bay through a massive work of tunnel and bridge engineering, and discover the many systems designed to keep travelers safe at all times.