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
00:00 - 00:30
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).
00:30 - 00:53
The Business Keyhole
Information magazine
Including acquisitions by food-service giants, ramen and udon eateries in Japan are changing. Join us and peek behind the curtain of the noodle world. (Senderinfo).
00:53 - 01:00
One in Every Japanese
1/10: Married By Matching Apps
Documentary
1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner. (Senderinfo).
01:00 - 01:30
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).
01:30 - 02:00
Core Kyoto
Artificial Flowers: A bridge between ephemeral and eternal beauty
Townscape
Born from a desire to preserve floral beauty for eternity, artificial flowers have been used for over a millennium in Kyoto by the imperial court, Buddhist temples, and the traditional arts. (Senderinfo).
02:00 - 02:30
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).
02:30 - 03:00
Japanology Plus
#15 Japanese Permaculture
Country + Residents
Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan. (Senderinfo).
03:00 - 03:30
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).
03:30 - 04:00
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Eating + Drinking
Visit specialty tofu makers across Tokyo that are deeply rooted in their local communities and see how the traditional food has come to be used in all kinds of cuisine, from east to west. (Senderinfo).
04:00 - 04:30
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).
04:30 - 05:00
Backstage Japan
Documentary
Journey with us across Tokyo Bay through a massive work of tunnel and bridge engineering, and discover the many systems designed to keep travelers safe at all times. (Senderinfo).
05:00 - 05:30
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).
05:30 - 05:53
The Business Keyhole
Big Changes in the Noodle World!
Information magazine
Including acquisitions by food-service giants, ramen and udon eateries in Japan are changing. Join us and peek behind the curtain of the noodle world. (Senderinfo).
05:53 - 06:00
One in Every Japanese
1/10: Married By Matching Apps
Documentary
1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner. (Senderinfo).
06:00 - 06:30
NEWSLINE ASIA 24
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).
06:30 - 07:00
Core Kyoto
Artificial Flowers: A bridge between ephemeral and eternal beauty
Townscape
Born from a desire to preserve floral beauty for eternity, artificial flowers have been used for over a millennium in Kyoto by the imperial court, Buddhist temples, and the traditional arts. (Senderinfo).
07:00 - 07:30
NEWSLINE ASIA 24
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).
07:30 - 08:00
Japanology Plus
#15 Japanese Permaculture
Country + Residents
Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan. (Senderinfo).
08:00 - 08:30
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).
08:30 - 09:00
Backstage Japan
Documentary
Journey with us across Tokyo Bay through a massive work of tunnel and bridge engineering, and discover the many systems designed to keep travelers safe at all times. (Senderinfo).
09:00 - 09:30
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).
09:30 - 10:00
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Eating + Drinking
Visit specialty tofu makers across Tokyo that are deeply rooted in their local communities and see how the traditional food has come to be used in all kinds of cuisine, from east to west. (Senderinfo).
10:00 - 10:30
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. (Senderinfo).
10:30 - 10:53
The Business Keyhole
Big Changes in the Noodle World!
Information magazine
Including acquisitions by food-service giants, ramen and udon eateries in Japan are changing. Join us and peek behind the curtain of the noodle world. (Senderinfo).
10:53 - 11:00
One in Every Japanese
1/10: Married By Matching Apps
Documentary
1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner. (Senderinfo).
11:00 - 11:28
NEWSROOM TOKYO
News
NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues. (Senderinfo).
11:28 - 11:43
Direct Talk #273
Making the World a Better Place
Talk-show
Direct Talk focuses on insightful interviews with outstanding people from different spheres of life. What drives the personalities who have changed our world? How did they develop their visions, what was their motivation, who was behind them, what difficulties did they have to...
11:43 - 11:55
Century Signboards
Anpan is Joy
Social issues
A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy. Born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history. (Senderinfo).
11:55 - 12:00
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...
12:00 - 12:30
NEWSROOM TOKYO
News
NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues. (Senderinfo).
12:30 - 13:00
Core Kyoto
Artificial Flowers: A bridge between ephemeral and eternal beauty
Townscape
Born from a desire to preserve floral beauty for eternity, artificial flowers have been used for over a millennium in Kyoto by the imperial court, Buddhist temples, and the traditional arts. (Senderinfo).
13:00 - 13:30
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).
13:30 - 14:00
Japanology Plus
#15 Japanese Permaculture
Country + Residents
Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan. (Senderinfo).
14:00 - 14:30
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).
14:30 - 15:00
Japan Railway Journal
Documentary
Railway news from across Japan for the first half of 2026. Join us as we look back on milestones and anniversaries, efforts to preserve and revive steam locomotives, and railway events. (Senderinfo).
15:00 - 15:30
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).
15:30 - 15:53
The Business Keyhole
Big Changes in the Noodle World!
Information magazine
Including acquisitions by food-service giants, ramen and udon eateries in Japan are changing. Join us and peek behind the curtain of the noodle world. (Senderinfo).
15:53 - 16:00
One in Every Japanese
1/10: Married By Matching Apps
Documentary
1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner. (Senderinfo).
16:00 - 16:30
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).
16:30 - 17:00
Backstage Japan
Documentary
Journey with us across Tokyo Bay through a massive work of tunnel and bridge engineering, and discover the many systems designed to keep travelers safe at all times. (Senderinfo).
17:00 - 17:30
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).
17:30 - 18:00
Core Kyoto
Artificial Flowers: A bridge between ephemeral and eternal beauty
Townscape
Born from a desire to preserve floral beauty for eternity, artificial flowers have been used for over a millennium in Kyoto by the imperial court, Buddhist temples, and the traditional arts. (Senderinfo).
18:00 - 18:28
NEWSROOM TOKYO
News
NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues. (Senderinfo).
18:28 - 18:43
Direct Talk #273
Making the World a Better Place
Talk-show
Direct Talk focuses on insightful interviews with outstanding people from different spheres of life. What drives the personalities who have changed our world? How did they develop their visions, what was their motivation, who was behind them, what difficulties did they have to...
18:43 - 18:55
Century Signboards
Hall of Laughter
Social issues
An entertainment hall home to rakugo comic stories and more for over 100 years. A place to relax and forget your cares, food and drink are welcome. (Senderinfo).
18:55 - 19:00
Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE
Garden of the Shika-Chaya
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 - 19:27
Hometown Stories
Forging Bonds Late in Life
People
Ike-san is a small nursing care facility in Ehime Prefecture. Founder Ikeuchi Daisuke considers the residents and visitors his family. But what does being part of such an unusual family mean? (Senderinfo).
19:27 - 19:30
Easy Japanese
#42 I'm going to give them to Yuuki-san
Language lessons
#42 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." (Senderinfo).
19:30 - 20:00
Japanology Plus
#15 Japanese Permaculture
Country + Residents
Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan. (Senderinfo).
20:00 - 20:30
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).
20:30 - 21:00
Japan Railway Journal
Documentary
Railway news from across Japan for the first half of 2026. Join us as we look back on milestones and anniversaries, efforts to preserve and revive steam locomotives, and railway events. (Senderinfo).
21:00 - 21:30
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).
21:30 - 21:53
The Business Keyhole
Information magazine
Including acquisitions by food-service giants, ramen and udon eateries in Japan are changing. Join us and peek behind the curtain of the noodle world. (Senderinfo).
21:53 - 22:00
One in Every Japanese
1/10: Married By Matching Apps
Documentary
1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner. (Senderinfo).
22:00 - 22:30
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).
22:30 - 23:00
Core Kyoto
Artificial Flowers: A bridge between ephemeral and eternal beauty
Townscape
Born from a desire to preserve floral beauty for eternity, artificial flowers have been used for over a millennium in Kyoto by the imperial court, Buddhist temples, and the traditional arts. (Senderinfo).
23:00 - 23:30
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).
23:30 - 00:00
Backstage Japan
Documentary
Journey with us across Tokyo Bay through a massive work of tunnel and bridge engineering, and discover the many systems designed to keep travelers safe at all times. (Senderinfo).