NHK World TV Guide — Saturday, 25 July 2026

Browse the full NHK World TV guide for Saturday, 25 July 2026. 24 programmes listed , including 1 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

From Pollution to Solution

Cahyo Laksono is passionate about carbon neutrality - the PhD student sees an opportunity to reuse carbon dioxide emissions in Japan and his native Indonesia to help produce plastics.

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

A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.

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

NHK World Showcase

This programme covers a variety of genres, including pilot episodes of newly-developed programmes and special features.

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

NHK World Selection

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

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

04:40 10m

u&i

04:50 10m

Viewpoint Science

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.

Introducing asari, Japan's most popular clam - visit Aichi to feast your eyes on asari dishes and see how they're cultivated using suspended cages. How about diving for some giant asari?

05:20 5m

Hit the Road 5min.

Let's take a drive in Saitama and discover its natural beauty and hidden gems - from Omiya we head to Chichibu to see its famed SL train, trying local dishes and washi paper crafting en route.

05:25 5m

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life

A Spring Party

We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo - flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking, making merry and a chance for young men and women to mingle.

05:30 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.

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 6h

TBA

Daytime

12:00 6h

TBA

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 6h

TBA

Early Morning

Morning

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