Browse the full NHK World TV guide for today. 52 programmes listed , including 14 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.
Early Morning
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00:00 30m
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 -
00:30 30m
Backstage Japan
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. -
01:00 30m
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 -
01:30 30m
Today's Close-Up
Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed. -
02:00 30m
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 -
02:30 30m
Asia Insight
The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. -
03:00 30m
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 -
03:30 30m
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. -
04:00 30m
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 -
04:30 30m
Japan Railway Journal
Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways! Interesting facts, new technologies, and expert tips, plus where to go, how to get there and more! -
05:00 30m
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 -
05:30 30m
Seasoning the Seasons
Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
Morning
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06:00 30m
NHK Newsline
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 -
06:30 30m
Today's Close-Up
Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed. -
07:00 30m
Newsline Asia 24
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. -
07:30 30m
Asia Insight
The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. -
08:00 30m
Newsline Asia 24
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. -
08:30 30m
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. -
09:00 30m
NHK Newsline
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 -
09:30 30m
Document 72 Hours
This is an unusual programme series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations. -
10:00 30m
NHK Newsline
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 -
10:30 30m
Japan Railway Journal
Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways! Interesting facts, new technologies, and expert tips, plus where to go, how to get there and more! -
11:00 30m
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11:30 30m
Today's Close-Up
Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.
Daytime
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12:00 28m
Newsroom Tokyo
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them. -
12:28 15m
Direct Talk
Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. -
12:43 12m
IMPACTS: Climates Change the World
Emissions of methane gas, which has a strong effect on global warming, are at a peak. In Japan, where 40% of methane emissions come from rice farming, finding a solution is of great importance -
12:55 5m
Chatroom Japan
A spotlight on our diverse international community as we report on issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan. -
13:00 30m
Newsroom Tokyo
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them. -
13:30 30m
Asia Insight
The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. -
14:00 30m
NHK Newsline
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 -
14:30 30m
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. -
15:00 30m
NHK Newsline
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 -
15:30 30m
Design X Stories
Crafts, fashion, products, buildings and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators as our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories. -
16:00 30m
NHK Newsline
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 -
16:30 30m
Today's Close-Up
Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed. -
17:00 30m
NHK Newsline
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 -
17:30 30m
Frontrunners
This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.
Tonight's Highlights
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18:00 30m
NHK Newsline
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 -
18:30 30m
Asia Insight
The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. -
19:00 28m
Newsroom Tokyo
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them. -
19:28 15m
Direct Talk
Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. -
19:43 12m
IMPACTS: Climates Change the World
Emissions of methane gas, which has a strong effect on global warming, are at a peak. In Japan, where 40% of methane emissions come from rice farming, finding a solution is of great importance -
19:55 5m
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo - more than a million people enjoyed life in this city, and they live on in ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Take a deep dive into ukiyo-e and explore old Tokyo's soul. -
20:00 30m
Medical Frontiers
From prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare! This programme offers tips for superfoods and easy exercises for a healthy lifestyle. -
20:30 30m
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. -
21:00 30m
NHK Newsline
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 -
21:30 30m
Design X Stories
Crafts, fashion, products, buildings and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators as our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories. -
22:00 30m
NHK Newsline
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 -
22:30 30m
Today's Close-Up
Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed. -
23:00 30m
NHK Newsline
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 -
23:30 30m
Asia Insight
The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.