NHK World Japan
瑞士
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.
节目表
00:00 - 00:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
00:30 - 00:45
Direct Talk
Jellyfish Dreams
Interviews with leaders, academics, visionaries and entrepreneurs whose work is changing the world. Offers insight into those who are applying their skills to solve challenges at a local, regional and international level.
00:45 - 01:00
Japan's Top Inventions
Portable Fetal Monitors
Reporter Ishii Terumi explores the pioneering development of portable fetal monitors, gaining first-hand insights from the professionals.
01:00 - 01:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
01:30 - 02:00
Karl and Tina
In a snowy village in Niigata, winter lingers. As spring slowly unfolds, people find joy in wild herbs, home-cooked meals, and life in nature—while cherishing traditional houses restored by Karl.
02:00 - 02:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
02:30 - 03:00
Ethical Every Day
Reimagining Traditional Crafts
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.
03:00 - 03:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
03:30 - 04:00
Core Kyoto
A Student Town: Eagerly Nurturing the Future
One tenth of Kyoto's population is university students: the driving force behind the revitalisation of the city and its cultural activities. Providing an alternative glimpse of Kyoto as a student town.
04:00 - 04:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
04:30 - 05:00
Japanology Plus
Food Stalls
Peter Barakan offers insights into Japan through both his own experience with the country and by meeting experts across a variety of fields within Japanese art, culture and science.
05:00 - 05:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
05:30 - 06:00
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Peach
Japanese peaches are large, sweet and juicy. See the hard work that goes into farming this delicate fruit, new ways to enjoy it unique to where it's grown, and how one chef uses it in Italian dishes.
06:00 - 06:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
06:30 - 07:00
Backstage Japan
Hyper Rescue Nagoya
Explores how Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a specialist unit of highly trained experts who stand ready to respond when disaster strikes, prepare for every eventuality.
07:00 - 07:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
07:30 - 08:00
Ethical Every Day
Reimagining Traditional Crafts
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.
08:00 - 08:30
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
08:30 - 09:00
Core Kyoto
A Student Town: Eagerly Nurturing the Future
One tenth of Kyoto's population is university students: the driving force behind the revitalisation of the city and its cultural activities. Providing an alternative glimpse of Kyoto as a student town.
09:00 - 09:30
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
09:30 - 10:00
Japanology Plus
Food Stalls
Peter Barakan offers insights into Japan through both his own experience with the country and by meeting experts across a variety of fields within Japanese art, culture and science.
10:00 - 10:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
10:30 - 11:00
Backstage Japan
Hyper Rescue Nagoya
Explores how Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a specialist unit of highly trained experts who stand ready to respond when disaster strikes, prepare for every eventuality.
11:00 - 11:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
11:30 - 12:00
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Peach
Japanese peaches are large, sweet and juicy. See the hard work that goes into farming this delicate fruit, new ways to enjoy it unique to where it's grown, and how one chef uses it in Italian dishes.
12:00 - 12:30
NHK News 7
NHK's core news program wrapping up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.
12:30 - 13:00
Ethical Every Day
Reimagining Traditional Crafts
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.
13:00 - 13:28
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
13:28 - 13:43
Direct Talk
Writing To Make A Dent In The World
In 2025, Otani Akira's book The Night of Baba Yaga won the UK's prestigious Dagger prize for crime fiction in translation, a first for a Japanese author. She shares the inspiration behind her work.
13:43 - 13:48
On the Wings
Haneda to Fukuoka Airport
Witnesses the virtual excursion from an aeroplane and has a look at the wonderful view during the flight to Fukuoka from an aeroplane window.
13:48 - 13:55
National Parks of Japan
Daisen-Oki
Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.
13:55 - 14:00
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
New Year's Concert in the Inner Chambers
Showcasing a New Year's concert at a samurai residence where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types, and lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP.
14:00 - 14:30
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
14:30 - 15:00
Core Kyoto
A Student Town: Eagerly Nurturing the Future
One tenth of Kyoto's population is university students: the driving force behind the revitalisation of the city and its cultural activities. Providing an alternative glimpse of Kyoto as a student town.
15:00 - 15:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
15:30 - 16:00
Japanology Plus
Food Stalls
Peter Barakan offers insights into Japan through both his own experience with the country and by meeting experts across a variety of fields within Japanese art, culture and science.
16:00 - 16:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
16:30 - 17:00
Japan Railway Journal
Choshi Electric Railway: Finding New Ways to Get Back on Track
With less than 20,000 people living along the 6.4km line, Choshi Electric Railway has been in constant danger of closing. See the unique ideas the company has developed to keep the line on track.
17:00 - 17:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
17:30 - 18:00
Ethical Every Day
Reimagining Traditional Crafts
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.
18:00 - 18:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
18:30 - 19:00
Backstage Japan
Hyper Rescue Nagoya
Explores how Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a specialist unit of highly trained experts who stand ready to respond when disaster strikes, prepare for every eventuality.
19:00 - 19:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
19:30 - 20:00
Core Kyoto
A Student Town: Eagerly Nurturing the Future
One tenth of Kyoto's population is university students: the driving force behind the revitalisation of the city and its cultural activities. Providing an alternative glimpse of Kyoto as a student town.
20:00 - 20:28
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
20:28 - 20:43
Direct Talk
Writing To Make A Dent In The World
In 2025, Otani Akira's book The Night of Baba Yaga won the UK's prestigious Dagger prize for crime fiction in translation, a first for a Japanese author. She shares the inspiration behind her work.
20:43 - 20:48
On the Wings
Shizuoka to Izumo Airport
Embarking on a series of journeys through the skies over Japan. Flying to airports nationwide and enjoying breathtaking views from the aeroplane window. This time, following along from Shizuoka to Izumo Airport.
20:48 - 20:55
National Parks of Japan
Towada-Hachimantai
Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mt. Hachimantai. It presents nature in its many forms.
20:55 - 21:00
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.
21:00 - 21:27
Hometown Stories
Unspoken Memories of the Double Hibakusha
About 150 people experienced both atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They are known as double hibakusha. One woman is trying to retrace their steps and learn the truth about their stories.
21:27 - 21:30
Satoyama Kitchen Diary
Field Work Fuelled by Leaf-Wrapped Sushi
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take the viewer on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. This time, they focus on leaf-wrapped sushi.
21:30 - 22:00
Japanology Plus
Food Stalls
Peter Barakan offers insights into Japan through both his own experience with the country and by meeting experts across a variety of fields within Japanese art, culture and science.
22:00 - 22:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
22:30 - 23:00
Japan Railway Journal
Choshi Electric Railway: Finding New Ways to Get Back on Track
With less than 20,000 people living along the 6.4km line, Choshi Electric Railway has been in constant danger of closing. See the unique ideas the company has developed to keep the line on track.
23:00 - 23:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
23:30 - 00:00
Ethical Every Day
Reimagining Traditional Crafts
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.