NHK World TV
Germany
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
Schedule
05:50 - 06:00
Texico
Infotainment
Learn the principles of programming without a computer. Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of 5 core processes: analysis, combination, generalization, abstraction, and simulation. (Senderinfo).
06:00 - 06:10
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).
06:10 - 06:40
Samurai Castles
History
This castle, 200km north of Tokyo, was a battleground in Japan's last civil war in the mid-19th C. Modern warfare did not bring it down. We look at the secrets to the its strengths and its lords. (Senderinfo).
06:40 - 06:55
CINEMATIC JOURNEY
Northern Nagano in Winter
Landscape
Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano. In springtime he hits the south, experiencing the breathtaking cherry blossoms, and in winter gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north. (Senderinfo).
06:55 - 07:00
Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE
Rush Hour in Old Tokyo
Documentary
The traditional, everyday life of the inhabitants of Edo (Old Tokyo) lives on in the time-honoured woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e which were extremely popular during this period of Japanese history. Each episode of this show focuses on the story of an individual Ukiyo-e print...
07:00 - 07:10
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).
07:10 - 07:25
BOSAI:Science that Can Save Your Life
Safety Tips for Hiking in Japan
Documentary
Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes. Learn safety tips for climbing and the latest on eruption prediction research. (Senderinfo).
07:25 - 07:30
DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN
The Logic of Coastal Architecture
Architecture
Niigata; Nishizawa Ryue (architect) In a coastal district, boat builders used their skills to make houses. Nishizawa considers how architecture is affected by a community's terrain and values. (Senderinfo).
07:30 - 08:00
KABUKI KOOL
Enjoying Kabuki with Kataoka Ainosuke
Film + Stage
Kataoka Ainosuke takes his first turn as our host. Ainosuke is a renowned kabuki actor. He'll be our guide to the attractions of kabuki looking at some of the roles he's played. (Senderinfo).
08:00 - 08:10
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).
08:10 - 09:00
NEO-JAPONISM
Documentary
The Senke Jusshoku are ten legendary craft families that have been making tea ceremony utensils for centuries. We were given unprecedented access to their closely guarded practices for over a year. (Senderinfo).
09:00 - 09:10
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).
09:10 - 10:00
IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Speci
World Heritage Threatened by Climate
Documentary
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. (Senderinfo).
10:00 - 10:10
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).
10:10 - 10:40
Samurai Castles
History
This castle, 200km north of Tokyo, was a battleground in Japan's last civil war in the mid-19th C. Modern warfare did not bring it down. We look at the secrets to the its strengths and its lords. (Senderinfo).
10:40 - 10:55
CINEMATIC JOURNEY
Northern Nagano in Winter
Landscape
Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano. In springtime he hits the south, experiencing the breathtaking cherry blossoms, and in winter gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north. (Senderinfo).
10:55 - 11:00
Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE
Rush Hour in Old Tokyo
Documentary
The traditional, everyday life of the inhabitants of Edo (Old Tokyo) lives on in the time-honoured woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e which were extremely popular during this period of Japanese history. Each episode of this show focuses on the story of an individual Ukiyo-e print...
11:00 - 11:10
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).
11:10 - 11:40
Design X Stories
Documentary
Today's theme: Designing for Touch. Information today comes from devices, but creatives in various fields are recentering the human sensation of touch. Explore the potential of designing for touch. (Senderinfo).
11:40 - 11:50
Story Land
Infotainment
Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries. Watch out, too, for the delightful illustrations! (Senderinfo).
11:50 - 12:00
Texico
Infotainment
Learn the principles of programming without a computer. Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of 5 core processes: analysis, combination, generalization, abstraction, and simulation. (Senderinfo).
12:00 - 12:10
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).
12:10 - 12:55
Train Cruise
A Slow Ride through Northern Kanto
Documentary
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. (Senderinfo).
12:55 - 13:00
Japanology Plus mini
Onigiri
Art + Culture
Japan's comfort food, onigiri. We explore new types trending on social media, the latest convenience-store offerings, and an emergency version that can be stored at room temperature for five years. (Senderinfo).
13:00 - 13:10
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).
13:10 - 13:25
BOSAI:Science that Can Save Your Life
Safety Tips for Hiking in Japan
Documentary
Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes. Learn safety tips for climbing and the latest on eruption prediction research. (Senderinfo).
13:25 - 13:30
DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN
The Logic of Coastal Architecture
Architecture
Niigata; Nishizawa Ryue (architect) In a coastal district, boat builders used their skills to make houses. Nishizawa considers how architecture is affected by a community's terrain and values. (Senderinfo).
13:30 - 14:00
KABUKI KOOL
Enjoying Kabuki with Kataoka Ainosuke
Film + Stage
Kataoka Ainosuke takes his first turn as our host. Ainosuke is a renowned kabuki actor. He'll be our guide to the attractions of kabuki looking at some of the roles he's played. (Senderinfo).
14:00 - 14:10
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).
14:10 - 15:00
NEO-JAPONISM
Documentary
The Senke Jusshoku are ten legendary craft families that have been making tea ceremony utensils for centuries. We were given unprecedented access to their closely guarded practices for over a year. (Senderinfo).
15:00 - 15:10
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).
15:10 - 16:00
IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Speci
World Heritage Threatened by Climate
Documentary
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. (Senderinfo).
16:00 - 16:10
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).
16:10 - 16:35
Darwin's Amazing Animals
Matchmaking Party -_ Topi, Kenya
Animals
Amazing natural history show that introduces some of the planet's most incredible and rarely seen animals- Giara horses of Sardinia, Japanese Sparrowhawk, spotted garden eel, USA's alien fish, the Barbary macaque of North Africa, Pallas's cats from Mongolia, and many others....
16:35 - 16:40
Time-lapse Journey
Hirosaki Park
Country + Residents
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. (Senderinfo).
16:40 - 16:50
Story Land
Infotainment
Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries. Watch out, too, for the delightful illustrations! (Senderinfo).
16:50 - 17:00
Texico
#5
Infotainment
Learn the principles of programming without a computer. Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of 5 core processes: analysis, combination, generalization, abstraction, and simulation. (Senderinfo).
17:00 - 17:10
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).
17:10 - 17:55
Train Cruise
A Slow Ride through Northern Kanto
Documentary
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. (Senderinfo).
17:55 - 18:00
Japanology Plus mini
Onigiri
Art + Culture
Japan's comfort food, onigiri. We explore new types trending on social media, the latest convenience-store offerings, and an emergency version that can be stored at room temperature for five years. (Senderinfo).
18:00 - 18:10
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).
18:10 - 18:40
Samurai Castles
History
This castle, 200km north of Tokyo, was a battleground in Japan's last civil war in the mid-19th C. Modern warfare did not bring it down. We look at the secrets to the its strengths and its lords. (Senderinfo).
18:40 - 18:55
CINEMATIC JOURNEY
Northern Nagano in Winter
Landscape
Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano. In springtime he hits the south, experiencing the breathtaking cherry blossoms, and in winter gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north. (Senderinfo).
18:55 - 19:00
Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE
Rush Hour in Old Tokyo
Documentary
The traditional, everyday life of the inhabitants of Edo (Old Tokyo) lives on in the time-honoured woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e which were extremely popular during this period of Japanese history. Each episode of this show focuses on the story of an individual Ukiyo-e print...
19:00 - 19:10
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).
19:10 - 19:25
BOSAI:Science that Can Save Your Life
Safety Tips for Hiking in Japan
Documentary
Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes. Learn safety tips for climbing and the latest on eruption prediction research. (Senderinfo).
19:25 - 19:30
DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN
The Logic of Coastal Architecture
Architecture
Niigata; Nishizawa Ryue (architect) In a coastal district, boat builders used their skills to make houses. Nishizawa considers how architecture is affected by a community's terrain and values. (Senderinfo).
19:30 - 20:00
KABUKI KOOL
Enjoying Kabuki with Kataoka Ainosuke
Film + Stage
Kataoka Ainosuke takes his first turn as our host. Ainosuke is a renowned kabuki actor. He'll be our guide to the attractions of kabuki looking at some of the roles he's played. (Senderinfo).
20:00 - 20:10
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).
20:10 - 21:00
NEO-JAPONISM
Documentary
The Senke Jusshoku are ten legendary craft families that have been making tea ceremony utensils for centuries. We were given unprecedented access to their closely guarded practices for over a year. (Senderinfo).
21:00 - 21:10
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).
21:10 - 22:00
IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Speci
World Heritage Threatened by Climate
Documentary
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. (Senderinfo).
22:00 - 22:10
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).
22:10 - 22:35
Darwin's Amazing Animals
Matchmaking Party -_ Topi, Kenya
Animals
Amazing natural history show that introduces some of the planet's most incredible and rarely seen animals- Giara horses of Sardinia, Japanese Sparrowhawk, spotted garden eel, USA's alien fish, the Barbary macaque of North Africa, Pallas's cats from Mongolia, and many others....
22:35 - 22:40
Time-lapse Journey
Hirosaki Park
Country + Residents
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. (Senderinfo).
22:40 - 22:50
Story Land
Infotainment
Leading actors take turns as solo storytellers to act and recite traditional folk tales loved in Japan for centuries. Watch out, too, for the delightful illustrations! (Senderinfo).
22:50 - 23:00
Texico
#5
Infotainment
Learn the principles of programming without a computer. Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of 5 core processes: analysis, combination, generalization, abstraction, and simulation. (Senderinfo).
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).
23:10 - 23:55
Train Cruise
A Slow Ride through Northern Kanto
Documentary
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. (Senderinfo).
23:55 - 00:00
Japanology Plus mini
Onigiri
Art + Culture
Japan's comfort food, onigiri. We explore new types trending on social media, the latest convenience-store offerings, and an emergency version that can be stored at room temperature for five years. (Senderinfo).