NHK World TV Guide — Today Sat 18 Jul

Browse the full NHK World TV guide for today. 79 programmes listed , including 18 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

00:10 5m

Chatroom Japan

How can farming in Japan be made more exciting? That question drives a farmer from Indonesia who sees potential to help his community via agriculture.

00:15 15m

Japan's Top Inventions

Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidden behind the creation of Japan's most loved and intriguing inventions.

00:30 27m

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.

00:57 3m

Sumopedia

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

01:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

01:10 50m

NHK Documentary

Climate change is transforming Shiretoko, Hokkaido. As sea ice declines and key food sources disappear, brown bears are being forced to adapt. High-resolution footage reveals a shifting ecosystem

02:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

02:10 50m

Barakan Discovers Hagi

Yoshida Shoin was an educator whose students played key roles in Japan's modernisation - he died at 29, but his ideals still live on 160 years later. Peter Barakan visits Shoin's hometown of Hagi.

03:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

03:10 50m

Cycle Around Japan

We travel to Miyagi and Yamagata, where nature is most colourful in early summer. We taste shijimi clams and bamboo shoots, and encounter the mysterious scenery of submerged forest in a lake

04:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

04:10 30m

Design X Stories

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Yamaguchi. Lying at the western edge of Japan's main island Yamaguchi is home to arts and crafts which draw on its rich natural landscape. Join us on a design hunt!

04:40 10m

Story Land in Classical Japanese

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

04:50 10m

Mitateru-phose

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

05:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

05:10 10m

Trails to Oishii Tokyo 10min.

Nira, with its garlic-like pungency and ability to boost stamina, is a true star; visit a production site to marvel at nira's vitality and see how the ingredient can be used in a wide range of dishes.

05:20 5m

Hit the Road 5min.

Take a drive in Fukushima! 13 years since a disaster there, see its rejuvenated community and daily life, visit a rest stop emblematic of this resilience, and sense the locals' unyielding spirit.

05:25 5m

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life

On a Snowy Night

We come across a tranquil and snow-covered Edo cityscape, but there's something in the air - the aroma of foods both sweet and savoury that helps townspeople keep warm in the winter.

05:30 27m

Grand Sumo Highlights

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 17, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya

05:57 3m

Sumopedia

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

Morning

06:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

06:10 15m

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life

...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

06:25 5m

Design Museum Japan

Yamagata / Nakui Naoko (book designer) Thread for traditional 'shina' fabric takes a year to make. Ultrafine mohair is also made here with a 60-year-old device. Nakui admires the hunt for improvement.

06:30 30m

Kabuki Kool

'Scarface Yosaburo' is one of the most famous plays of late Edo period kabuki - it's a romance between a young and beautiful couple, with shocking twists that showcases Edo style.

07:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

07:10 50m

NHK Documentary

Climate change is transforming Shiretoko, Hokkaido. As sea ice declines and key food sources disappear, brown bears are being forced to adapt. High-resolution footage reveals a shifting ecosystem

08:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

08:10 50m

Barakan Discovers Hagi

Yoshida Shoin was an educator whose students played key roles in Japan's modernisation - he died at 29, but his ideals still live on 160 years later. Peter Barakan visits Shoin's hometown of Hagi.

09:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

09:10 10m

Trails to Oishii Tokyo 10min.

09:20 5m

Hit the Road 5min.

Take a drive in Fukushima! 13 years since a disaster there, see its rejuvenated community and daily life, visit a rest stop emblematic of this resilience, and sense the locals' unyielding spirit.

09:25 5m

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life

On a Snowy Night

We come across a tranquil and snow-covered Edo cityscape, but there's something in the air - the aroma of foods both sweet and savoury that helps townspeople keep warm in the winter.

09:30 27m

Grand Sumo Highlights

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 17, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya

09:57 3m

Sumopedia

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

10:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

10:10 30m

Design X Stories

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Yamaguchi. Lying at the western edge of Japan's main island Yamaguchi is home to arts and crafts which draw on its rich natural landscape. Join us on a design hunt!

10:40 10m

Story Land in Classical Japanese

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

10:50 10m

Mitateru-phose

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

11:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

11:10 50m

Cycle Around Japan

We travel to Miyagi and Yamagata, where nature is most colourful in early summer. We taste shijimi clams and bamboo shoots, and encounter the mysterious scenery of submerged forest in a lake

Daytime

12:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

12:10 15m

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life

...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

12:25 5m

Design Museum Japan

12:30 30m

Kabuki Kool

'Scarface Yosaburo' is one of the most famous plays of late Edo period kabuki - it's a romance between a young and beautiful couple, with shocking twists that showcases Edo style.

13:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

13:10 50m

NHK Documentary

Climate change is transforming Shiretoko, Hokkaido. As sea ice declines and key food sources disappear, brown bears are being forced to adapt. High-resolution footage reveals a shifting ecosystem

14:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

14:10 50m

Barakan Discovers Hagi

Yoshida Shoin was an educator whose students played key roles in Japan's modernisation - he died at 29, but his ideals still live on 160 years later. Peter Barakan visits Shoin's hometown of Hagi.

15:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

15:10 30m

Biz Stream

This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.

15:40 10m

Story Land in Classical Japanese

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

15:50 10m

Mitateru-phose

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

16:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

16:10 50m

Cycle Around Japan

We travel to Miyagi and Yamagata, where nature is most colourful in early summer. We taste shijimi clams and bamboo shoots, and encounter the mysterious scenery of submerged forest in a lake

17:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

17:10 10m

Trails to Oishii Tokyo 10min.

17:20 5m

Hit the Road 5min.

Take a drive in Fukushima! 13 years since a disaster there, see its rejuvenated community and daily life, visit a rest stop emblematic of this resilience, and sense the locals' unyielding spirit.

17:25 5m

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life

On a Snowy Night

We come across a tranquil and snow-covered Edo cityscape, but there's something in the air - the aroma of foods both sweet and savoury that helps townspeople keep warm in the winter.

17:30 27m

Grand Sumo Highlights

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 18, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya

17:57 3m

Sumopedia

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

18:10 15m

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life

...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

18:25 5m

Design Museum Japan

18:30 30m

Kabuki Kool

'Scarface Yosaburo' is one of the most famous plays of late Edo period kabuki - it's a romance between a young and beautiful couple, with shocking twists that showcases Edo style.

19:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

19:10 50m

NHK Documentary

Climate change is transforming Shiretoko, Hokkaido. As sea ice declines and key food sources disappear, brown bears are being forced to adapt. High-resolution footage reveals a shifting ecosystem

20:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

20:10 50m

Barakan Discovers Hagi

Yoshida Shoin was an educator whose students played key roles in Japan's modernisation - he died at 29, but his ideals still live on 160 years later. Peter Barakan visits Shoin's hometown of Hagi.

21:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

21:10 30m

Biz Stream

This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.

21:40 10m

Story Land in Classical Japanese

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

21:50 10m

Mitateru-phose

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

22:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

22:10 50m

Cycle Around Japan

We travel to Miyagi and Yamagata, where nature is most colourful in early summer. We taste shijimi clams and bamboo shoots, and encounter the mysterious scenery of submerged forest in a lake

23:00 10m

NHK Newsline

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

23:10 30m

Japanese Armour: Beauty in Defence

Iconic Japanese armour worn for defence - 16th-century helmets featured outlandish shapes like a giant crescent moon or the ears of a rabbit. We uncover the spirit of the samurai behind its creation.

23:40 15m

Cinematic Journey

Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano - he hits the south in springtime to experience the breathtaking cherry blossoms and gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.

23:55 5m

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life

First Childbirth

In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life - it was also characterised by unique customs and beliefs.

Early Morning

Morning

Daytime

Tonight's Highlights

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