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.
Schedule
05:50 - 06:00
Texico
Fascinating experiments that help people visualise sequences and predict future outcomes. Conveys the pleasure found in improving sequence patterns and how programming principles can be discovered in many aspects of daily life.
06:00 - 06:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
06:10 - 06:40
Samurai Castles
Aizuwakamatsu Castle
This castle, 200 km north of Tokyo, was a battleground in Japan's last civil war in the mid-19th century. Modern warfare could not bring it down. We look at the secrets to its strengths and its lords.
06:40 - 06:55
Cinematic Journey
Northern Nagano in Winter
Daniel Moore explores Nagano, a mountainous region with a rich cultural heritage. He's captivated by the stunning winter landscape of its northern area.
06:55 - 07:00
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Rush Hour in Old Tokyo
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.
07:00 - 07:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
07:10 - 07:25
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes. Presenting safety tips for climbing them, and the latest on eruption prediction research.
07:25 - 07:30
Design Museum Japan
The Logic of Coastal Architecture
In a coastal district, boat builders used their skills to make houses. Ryue Nishizawa explores how architecture is affected by a community's terrain and values.
07:30 - 08:00
Kabuki Kool
Enjoying Kabuki with Kataoka Ainosuke
Renowned kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke takes his first turn as the host of the programme. He will be the viewer's guide to the attractions of kabuki and will highlight some of the roles he's played.
08:00 - 08:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
08:10 - 09:00
NEO-JAPONISM
Exploring Japanese cultural preservation.
09:00 - 09:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
09:10 - 10:00
IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Special edition
World Heritage Threatened by Climate
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.
10:00 - 10:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
10:10 - 10:40
Samurai Castles
Aizuwakamatsu Castle
This castle, 200 km north of Tokyo, was a battleground in Japan's last civil war in the mid-19th century. Modern warfare could not bring it down. We look at the secrets to its strengths and its lords.
10:40 - 10:55
Cinematic Journey
Northern Nagano in Winter
Daniel Moore explores Nagano, a mountainous region with a rich cultural heritage. He's captivated by the stunning winter landscape of its northern area.
10:55 - 11:00
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Rush Hour in Old Tokyo
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.
11:00 - 11:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
11:10 - 11:40
Design X Stories
Designing for Touch
Exploring a range of Japanese designs and the values of their creators in fields including fashion, consumer products, buildings, and food. The presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.
11:40 - 11:50
Story Land in Classical Japanese
The Snow Woman
A young hunter meets a beautiful woman during the blizzard and witnesses a shocking event. As time passes, he somehow reminisces about the night and begins to talk about it with his wife.
11:50 - 12:00
Texico
Fascinating experiments that help people visualise sequences and predict future outcomes. Conveys the pleasure found in improving sequence patterns and how programming principles can be discovered in many aspects of daily life.
12:00 - 12:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
12:10 - 12:55
Train Cruise
A Slow Ride through Northern Kanto
We travel through the mountainous area 100 km northwest of Tokyo, covering Tochigi, Gunma and Saitama Prefectures. We focus on timber and meet local residents who appreciate the blessings of nature.
12:55 - 13:00
Japanology Plus
Onigiri
Investigating the latest developments as Onigiri becomes a global phenomenon, colourful new styles generate a buzz on social media, and convenience stores continue to develop new products.
13:00 - 13:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
13:10 - 13:25
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes. Presenting safety tips for climbing them, and the latest on eruption prediction research.
13:25 - 13:30
Design Museum Japan
The Logic of Coastal Architecture
In a coastal district, boat builders used their skills to make houses. Ryue Nishizawa explores how architecture is affected by a community's terrain and values.
13:30 - 14:00
Kabuki Kool
Enjoying Kabuki with Kataoka Ainosuke
Renowned kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke takes his first turn as the host of the programme. He will be the viewer's guide to the attractions of kabuki and will highlight some of the roles he's played.
14:00 - 14:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
14:10 - 15:00
NEO-JAPONISM
Exploring Japanese cultural preservation.
15:00 - 15:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
15:10 - 16:00
IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Special edition
World Heritage Threatened by Climate
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.
16:00 - 16:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
16:10 - 16:35
Darwin's Amazing Animals
Topi
There is 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.
16:35 - 16:40
Time-Lapse Journey
Hirosaki Park
For over 100 years, Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms. A look at the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.
16:40 - 16:50
Story Land in Classical Japanese
The Snow Woman
A young hunter meets a beautiful woman during the blizzard and witnesses a shocking event. As time passes, he somehow reminisces about the night and begins to talk about it with his wife.
16:50 - 17:00
Texico
Fascinating experiments that help people visualise sequences and predict future outcomes. Conveys the pleasure found in improving sequence patterns and how programming principles can be discovered in many aspects of daily life.
17:00 - 17:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
17:10 - 17:55
Train Cruise
A Slow Ride through Northern Kanto
We travel through the mountainous area 100 km northwest of Tokyo, covering Tochigi, Gunma and Saitama Prefectures. We focus on timber and meet local residents who appreciate the blessings of nature.
17:55 - 18:00
Japanology Plus
Onigiri
Investigating the latest developments as Onigiri becomes a global phenomenon, colourful new styles generate a buzz on social media, and convenience stores continue to develop new products.
18:00 - 18:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
18:10 - 18:40
Samurai Castles
Aizuwakamatsu Castle
This castle, 200 km north of Tokyo, was a battleground in Japan's last civil war in the mid-19th century. Modern warfare could not bring it down. We look at the secrets to its strengths and its lords.
18:40 - 18:55
Cinematic Journey
Northern Nagano in Winter
Daniel Moore explores Nagano, a mountainous region with a rich cultural heritage. He's captivated by the stunning winter landscape of its northern area.
18:55 - 19:00
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Rush Hour in Old Tokyo
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.
19:00 - 19:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
19:10 - 19:25
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes. Presenting safety tips for climbing them, and the latest on eruption prediction research.
19:25 - 19:30
Design Museum Japan
The Logic of Coastal Architecture
In a coastal district, boat builders used their skills to make houses. Ryue Nishizawa explores how architecture is affected by a community's terrain and values.
19:30 - 20:00
Kabuki Kool
Enjoying Kabuki with Kataoka Ainosuke
Renowned kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke takes his first turn as the host of the programme. He will be the viewer's guide to the attractions of kabuki and will highlight some of the roles he's played.
20:00 - 20:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
20:10 - 21:00
NEO-JAPONISM
Exploring Japanese cultural preservation.
21:00 - 21:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
21:10 - 22:00
IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Special edition
World Heritage Threatened by Climate
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.
22:00 - 22:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
22:10 - 22:35
Darwin's Amazing Animals
Topi
There is 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.
22:35 - 22:40
Time-Lapse Journey
Hirosaki Park
For over 100 years, Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms. A look at the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.
22:40 - 22:50
Story Land in Classical Japanese
The Snow Woman
A young hunter meets a beautiful woman during the blizzard and witnesses a shocking event. As time passes, he somehow reminisces about the night and begins to talk about it with his wife.
22:50 - 23:00
Texico
Fascinating experiments that help people visualise sequences and predict future outcomes. Conveys the pleasure found in improving sequence patterns and how programming principles can be discovered in many aspects of daily life.
23:00 - 23:10
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
23:10 - 23:55
Train Cruise
A Slow Ride through Northern Kanto
We travel through the mountainous area 100 km northwest of Tokyo, covering Tochigi, Gunma and Saitama Prefectures. We focus on timber and meet local residents who appreciate the blessings of nature.
23:55 - 00:00
Japanology Plus
Onigiri
Investigating the latest developments as Onigiri becomes a global phenomenon, colourful new styles generate a buzz on social media, and convenience stores continue to develop new products.