NHK World Japan
United Arab Emirates
NHK World Japan provides English-language news and information from a Japanese perspective, with a focus on current events, business, and cultural reporting. The channel is available to viewers in the United Arab Emirates via satellite and online platforms, offering live and on-demand access to its programming. Content typically includes documentary segments on Japanese society, technology, and traditions, as well as regular news bulletins covering Asia and global affairs. The schedule is built around hourly news updates and feature programs that examine topics such as science, food, and travel in Japan. Viewers can also watch the channel through its website or mobile app for streaming outside of traditional broadcast times.
Schedule
00:00 - 00:30
NHK Newsline
News
. A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.
00:30 - 00:40
Magical Japanese
Documentary
, Episode 44, Season 1. 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 For Work
Documentary
, Episode 32. #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
Documentary
. In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange program gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.
00:55 - 01:00
Hello! NHK World Japan
Culture
, Episode 13, Season 4. 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
NHK Newsline
News
. A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.
01:30 - 01:57
Hometown Stories
Documentary
, Episode 19, Season 11. About 150 people experienced both atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They are known as "double hibakusha." One woman is trying to retrace their steps and learn the truth about their stories. Soness Stevens, Hiroyuki Hamada, Koji Okubo, Yusuke Ito.
01:57 - 02:00
Satoyama Kitchen Spring
Cooking
Hi, it's me, Tama! When I saw a rainbow this morning, I got the feeling there'd be something yummy for me today, and I was right! Grandma Nobuko and Grandpa Makoto are making leaf- wrapped sushi. I can't wait.
02:00 - 02:30
NHK Newsline
News
. A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.
02:30 - 03:00
Journeys in Japan
Documentary
. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks! Michael Keida explores the traditional fishing methods still used along the Seto Inland Sea. Bill Sullivan, Kyle Card, Michael Keida, Dean Newcombe, James Lambiasi, Natsumi Nagaoka, Atsushi...
03:00 - 03:30
NHK Newsline
News
. A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.
03:30 - 04:00
Dining With The Chef
Cooking
. 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. Tatsuo Saito, Rika Yukimasa, Yu Hayami, Patrick Harlan.
04:00 - 04:30
NHK Newsline
News
. A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.
04:30 - 05:00
Document 72 Hours
Documentary
, Episode 1, Season 14. Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years. For three days, we asked passengers of all ages where they were going and why they chose to travel by streetcar. Masako Nishijima.
05:00 - 05:30
NHK Newsline
News
. A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.
05:30 - 06:00
Medical Frontiers
Talk
. Limited mobility can restrict blood flow, causing pressure injuries. To address them, Japanese experts are developing advanced bedding and other technologies. Erica Angyal, Maxwell Powers.
06:00 - 06:30
NHK Newsline
News
. A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.
06:30 - 06:45
Activate Your Japanese!
Documentary
, Episode 15, Season 1. 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
Culture
. Some look inward, some pray for the departed. Each pilgrim has their own intentions. Look within, and dig, a little deeper.
06:55 - 07:00
Dining with the Chef mini
Cooking
. Featured recipes: (1) Crispy Pork Stir-fry with Myoga and Green Beans (2) Stir-fried Eggplant and Shishito with Miso Sauce. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Chef Saito in five minutes.
07:00 - 07:30
NHK Newsline
News
. A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.
07:30 - 08:00
Journeys in Japan
Documentary
. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks! Michael Keida explores the traditional fishing methods still used along the Seto Inland Sea. Bill Sullivan, Kyle Card, Michael Keida, Dean Newcombe, James Lambiasi, Natsumi Nagaoka, Atsushi...
08:00 - 08:30
Newsline Asia 24
News
. This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
08:30 - 09:00
Dining With The Chef
Cooking
. 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. Tatsuo Saito, Rika Yukimasa, Yu Hayami, Patrick Harlan.
09:00 - 09:30
Newsline Asia 24
News
. This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
09:30 - 10:00
Document 72 Hours
Documentary
, Episode 1, Season 14. Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years. For three days, we asked passengers of all ages where they were going and why they chose to travel by streetcar. Masako Nishijima.
10:00 - 10:30
NHK Newsline
News
. A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.
10:30 - 10:45
Activate Your Japanese!
Documentary
, Episode 15, Season 1. 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
Documentary
, Episode 45, Season 1. 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
NHK Newsline
News
. A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.
11:30 - 12:00
Medical Frontiers
Talk
. Limited mobility can restrict blood flow, causing pressure injuries. To address them, Japanese experts are developing advanced bedding and other technologies. Erica Angyal, Maxwell Powers.
12:00 - 12:30
NHK News 7
News
. 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
Documentary
, Season 2. 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!. Bill Sullivan, Jeff Manning.
12:55 - 13:00
Time-lapse Journey
Documentary
, Episode 1, Season 2. 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
News
. This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them. Yuko Fukushima, Aiko Doden, Takafumi Terui, Shoichiro Beppu, Hideki Nakayama, Takuma Yoshioka, Koichiro Tanaka, Chan-ju Kim, Abhishek Dhulia,...
13:28 - 13:43
Direct Talk
Entertainment
, Episode 242. Kadota Shunji has been working for many years to empower people with disabilities to live independently. His efforts have helped shape policies around the world. He talks about his journey so far. Gene Otani.
13:43 - 13:55
Magical Japanese
Documentary
, Episode 44, Season 1. 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 For Work
Documentary
, Episode 32. #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
News
. This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them. Yuko Fukushima, Aiko Doden, Takafumi Terui, Shoichiro Beppu, Hideki Nakayama, Takuma Yoshioka, Koichiro Tanaka, Chan-ju Kim, Abhishek Dhulia,...
14:30 - 15:00
Dining With The Chef
Cooking
. 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. Tatsuo Saito, Rika Yukimasa, Yu Hayami, Patrick Harlan.
15:00 - 15:30
NHK Newsline
News
. A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.
15:30 - 16:00
Document 72 Hours
Documentary
, Episode 1, Season 14. Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years. For three days, we asked passengers of all ages where they were going and why they chose to travel by streetcar. Masako Nishijima.
16:00 - 16:30
NHK Newsline
News
. A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.
16:30 - 17:00
Science View
Documentary
. 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. Tomoko Tashiro, Naoko Yamazaki, Michelle Yamamoto, Yoichi Sato, Tomoko Tina Kimura, Rena Yamada, Ross...
17:00 - 17:30
NHK Newsline
News
. A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.
17:30 - 18:00
Journeys in Japan
Documentary
. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks! Michael Keida explores the traditional fishing methods still used along the Seto Inland Sea. Bill Sullivan, Kyle Card, Michael Keida, Dean Newcombe, James Lambiasi, Natsumi Nagaoka, Atsushi...
18:00 - 18:30
NHK Newsline
News
. A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.
18:30 - 18:45
Activate Your Japanese!
Documentary
, Episode 15, Season 1. 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
Culture
. NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. This 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
Cooking
. Featured recipes: (1) Crispy Pork Stir-fry with Myoga and Green Beans (2) Stir-fried Eggplant and Shishito with Miso Sauce. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Chef Saito in five minutes.
19:00 - 19:30
NHK Newsline
News
. A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.
19:30 - 20:00
Dining With The Chef
Cooking
. 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. Tatsuo Saito, Rika Yukimasa, Yu Hayami, Patrick Harlan.
20:00 - 20:28
Newsroom Tokyo
News
. This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them. Yuko Fukushima, Aiko Doden, Takafumi Terui, Shoichiro Beppu, Hideki Nakayama, Takuma Yoshioka, Koichiro Tanaka, Chan-ju Kim, Abhishek Dhulia,...
20:28 - 20:43
Direct Talk
Entertainment
, Episode 242. Kadota Shunji has been working for many years to empower people with disabilities to live independently. His efforts have helped shape policies around the world. He talks about his journey so far. Gene Otani.
20:43 - 20:48
On the Wings
Documentary
, Episode 3. 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
Documentary
, Episode 1. 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: Bustling Scenes of Old Tokyo
Culture, Season
. 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
Documentary
. 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
Documentary
, Episode 1, Season 14. Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years. For three days, we asked passengers of all ages where they were going and why they chose to travel by streetcar. Masako Nishijima.
22:00 - 22:30
NHK Newsline
News
. A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.
22:30 - 23:00
Science View
Documentary
. 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. Tomoko Tashiro, Naoko Yamazaki, Michelle Yamamoto, Yoichi Sato, Tomoko Tina Kimura, Rena Yamada, Ross...
23:00 - 23:30
NHK Newsline
News
. A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.
23:30 - 00:00
Journeys in Japan
Documentary
. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks! Michael Keida explores the traditional fishing methods still used along the Seto Inland Sea. Bill Sullivan, Kyle Card, Michael Keida, Dean Newcombe, James Lambiasi, Natsumi Nagaoka, Atsushi...