NHK World TV

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NHK World TV is an English-language news and information channel produced by Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK. Its programming centers on current events from Asia and the Pacific, with a strong emphasis on Japanese politics, economy, and culture. Regular segments cover international diplomacy, technology developments, and environmental issues, often featuring on-the-ground reporting from correspondents across the region. Documentaries and cultural programs explore topics such as traditional crafts, cuisine, and historical sites in Japan. The channel also airs live coverage of major events like natural disasters or political summits, providing a perspective rooted in Japanese editorial standards. In Germany, it is available through select cable and satellite providers, offering an alternative source for Asian-focused news.

Beyond news, the schedule includes programs on business trends, science, and lifestyle topics, with occasional features on music and the arts. Some slots are dedicated to educational content, such as language lessons or explanations of Japanese social customs. Viewers can access the channel via live streaming on its official website, where recent episodes of flagship programs are also archived. TV guide listings for German providers typically show NHK World TV under international or documentary categories, with fixed time slots for its hourly news bulletins and repeat broadcasts of feature segments throughout the day

NHK NEWSLINE
Previous
23:00–23:10
NHK NEWSLINE
J-MELO
Now
23:10–23:40
J-MELO
24m left
Little Charo
Next
23:40–23:50
Little Charo
Schedule
CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
22:10 - 22:40
CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
Oita – Warming Body and Soul
Country + Residents
We visit Oita, famous for its hot springs, meeting a couple who run an inn popular with visitors from abroad and an artist interacting with locals through her art. (Senderinfo).
The Wakey Show
22:40 - 23:00
The Wakey Show
Children's series
This episode features "Wakey's Door" on hair dryers, "Become an Athlete for three minutes," with karate exercises, and a music performance, "Plants Song." It energizes kids. (Senderinfo).
NHK NEWSLINE
23:00 - 23:10
NHK NEWSLINE
News
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. (Senderinfo).
J-MELO
LIVE 23:10 - 23:40
J-MELO
ANGERME and LOVEBITES
Music magazine
Tune in to J-MELO for great Japanese music! On the show this week: popular Hello! Project idol group ANGERME and internationally acclaimed heavy metal band LOVEBITES. (Senderinfo).
Little Charo
23:40 - 23:50
Little Charo
Cartoon series
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-18. (Senderinfo).
Japanology Plus mini
23:50 - 23:55
Japanology Plus mini
Repair
Art + Culture
As the need for circular economies grows, there's an increasing focus on repair. We see broken appliances being rebuilt at the circuit-board level and old clothes being given creative makeovers. (Senderinfo).
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
23:55 - 00:00
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Tourism
On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki. (Senderinfo).