NHK World Japan
Switzerland
NHK World Japan is available to viewers in Switzerland via satellite and online streaming platforms. The channel provides English-language news coverage of Japan and the Asia-Pacific region, alongside documentaries on Japanese culture, technology, and society. Programming includes live news bulletins, current affairs analysis, and feature segments on topics such as traditional arts, cuisine, and natural disasters. The schedule also offers educational content about the Japanese language and lifestyle programs focused on travel and daily life in Japan. Broadcasts are accessible 24 hours a day, with some programs available on demand through the channel’s website.
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12:00–12:30
Newsroom Tokyo
Now
12:30–13:00
Dive in Tokyo
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13:00–13:30
NHK Newsline
Schedule
11:43 - 11:55
Culture Crossroads
My fist is everyone's fist:The challenge of a Nepali pro boxer
Comprised of several regular programs with the theme of creating a multicultural society. Answering questions about Japan from foreign viewers, looking at international exchange programs, and giving tips on disaster preparedness.
11:55 - 12:00
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Programs About Aichi in September
In September, NHK WORLD-JAPAN focuses on Aichi. 'Traveling the Season of Japan' captures its scenery over a year. 'Treasure Box Japan' was made by local cable TV companies.
12:00 - 12:30
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
LIVE 12:30 - 13:00
Dive in Tokyo
Ikebukuro - The West Side Story
Ikebukuro is a transit hub used by 2 million people a day. Explore the west side and learn about its educational roots, postwar black markets, entertainment district and Chinese community.
13:00 - 13:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
13:30 - 14:00
Seasoning the Seasons
Hakodate: Lights Illuminating Winter
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
14:00 - 14:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
14:30 - 15:00
Medical Frontiers
Nuclear Medicine to Treat Cancer
Nuclear medicine therapy involves delivering radiation-emitting drugs directly inside the body to treat refractory cancers. It explores the mechanisms of the therapy and the latest developments.
15:00 - 15:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
15:30 - 15:55
The Factory Wonders
Enamel Factory
Comedians Reiji and Tsuyoshi of the duo Nakagawake and Suchiko explore the many wonders of Japanese manufacturing. They learn about the latest technology and even try their hand at expert skills.
15:55 - 16:00
Time-Lapse Japan
HAGI: An Open-Air Museum
Hagi, a World Heritage site often described as an open-air museum, is lined with merchant and samurai houses and retains much of its 17th-century townscape. Soak in the atmosphere, in time-lapse.
16:00 - 16:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
16:30 - 16:57
Hometown Stories
Forging Bonds Late in Life
Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others, with themes ranging from ancient traditions to contemporary social issues.
16:57 - 17:00
Easy Japanese
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'.
17:00 - 17:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
17:30 - 17:40
Magical Japanese
Grass
Explores how the Japanese people's deep connection with nature is reflected in their language through various idioms and expressions related to kusa, or grass.
17:40 - 17:45
Easy Japanese
I've Heard He's Giving Another Recital
To tell someone what you heard from someone else, use adjectives or verbs without masu or desu, then add soo desu.
17:45 - 17:55
Culture Crossroads
My fist is everyone's fist:The challenge of a Nepali pro boxer
Comprised of several regular programs with the theme of creating a multicultural society. Answering questions about Japan from foreign viewers, looking at international exchange programs, and giving tips on disaster preparedness.
17:55 - 18:00
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Programs About Aichi in September
In September, NHK WORLD-JAPAN focuses on Aichi. 'Traveling the Season of Japan' captures its scenery over a year. 'Treasure Box Japan' was made by local cable TV companies.
18:00 - 18:28
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
18:28 - 18:43
Direct Talk
Breathing New Life into Old Kimonos
Japanese designer Sugiura Mitsuyoshi discusses his unique endeavours to revitalise a traditional industry, having garnered significant attention both domestically and abroad for transforming vintage kimonos into contemporary fashion statements.
18:43 - 18:55
Century Signboards
Gourmet in the Park
An oasis in the heart of Tokyo with ties to the post-World War II US occupation, this restaurant has shaped Japanese food trends for over 100 years.
18:55 - 19:00
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Fishing for a Summer Delicacy
A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use drifting mosquito hooks to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople.
19:00 - 19:30
Today's Close-Up
Keeping Japan on Track: Rail Companies Face Maintenance Issues
Maintenance problems on Japan's railways have led to a recent string of accidents and disruptions. We look into what companies are doing to protect workers and ensure stable operations.
19:30 - 20:00
Seasoning the Seasons
Hakodate: Lights Illuminating Winter
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
20:00 - 20:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
20:30 - 21:00
Medical Frontiers
Nuclear Medicine to Treat Cancer
Nuclear medicine therapy involves delivering radiation-emitting drugs directly inside the body to treat refractory cancers. It explores the mechanisms of the therapy and the latest developments.
21:00 - 21:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
21:30 - 21:45
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
Japan faces threats from a range of natural disasters including flooding, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. Explores research underway to help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.
21:45 - 21:55
IMPACTS:Climates Change the World
Super El Nino Is Back and Stronger Than Ever
A record-breaking Super El Nino has begun. We examine the mechanisms driving this climate catalyst and the reality of projected climate disasters.
21:55 - 22:00
Time-Lapse Japan
HAGI: With the Flow
Explores the harmony between Hagi's residents and the Sea of Japan through stunning time-lapse footage.
22:00 - 22:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
22:30 - 22:40
Magical Japanese
Grass
Explores how the Japanese people's deep connection with nature is reflected in their language through various idioms and expressions related to kusa, or grass.
22:40 - 22:45
Easy Japanese
I've Heard He's Giving Another Recital
To tell someone what you heard from someone else, use adjectives or verbs without masu or desu, then add soo desu.
22:45 - 22:55
Culture Crossroads
My fist is everyone's fist:The challenge of a Nepali pro boxer
Comprised of several regular programs with the theme of creating a multicultural society. Answering questions about Japan from foreign viewers, looking at international exchange programs, and giving tips on disaster preparedness.
22:55 - 23:00
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Programs About Aichi in September
In September, NHK WORLD-JAPAN focuses on Aichi. 'Traveling the Season of Japan' captures its scenery over a year. 'Treasure Box Japan' was made by local cable TV companies.
23:00 - 23:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
23:30 - 23:57
Hometown Stories
Forging Bonds Late in Life
Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others, with themes ranging from ancient traditions to contemporary social issues.
23:57 - 00:00
Easy Japanese
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'.