Browse the full NHK World TV guide for Sunday, 18 October 2026. 76 programmes listed , including 21 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 10m
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 -
00:10 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. -
00:25 5m
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00:30 30m
Kabuki Kool
This programme dives into the world of kabuki, exploring shows selected based on modern themes and featuring kabuki's creative staging and highlights. -
01:00 1h
NHK Documentary
Israeli strikes continue in Gaza. Using maps based on satellite imagery, open-source intelligence, and testimony, we reveal the full extent of destruction and examine where the occupation is heading. -
02:00 10m
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 -
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 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 -
03:10 30m
J-Melo
Stay in the groove and keep up to date with the latest Japanese music of all genres ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical. -
03:40 10m
Little Charo
This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7. -
03:50 5m
Japanology Plus Mini
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. -
03:55 5m
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
On this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! -
04:00 10m
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 -
04:10 30m
Anime Manga Explosion
This programme features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans - each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity. -
04:40 20m
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05:00 10m
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 -
05:10 50m
Somewhere Street
A unique walking-eye view of cities around the globe! Chat to the locals and enjoy encounters that only strolling the streets can bring.
Morning
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06:00 10m
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 -
06:10 15m
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. -
06:25 5m
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06:30 15m
Easy Japanese for Work
Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji. -
06:45 15m
Zero Waste Life
Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have -
07:00 10m
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 -
07:10 50m
NHK Documentary
A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world. -
08:00 10m
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 -
08:10 50m
NHK World Showcase
This programme covers a variety of genres, including pilot episodes of newly-developed programmes and special features. -
09:00 10m
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 -
09:10 50m
Somewhere Street
A unique walking-eye view of cities around the globe! Chat to the locals and enjoy encounters that only strolling the streets can bring. -
10:00 10m
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 -
10:10 30m
Anime Manga Explosion
This programme features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans - each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity. -
10:40 20m
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11:00 10m
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 -
11:10 30m
J-Melo
Stay in the groove and keep up to date with the latest Japanese music of all genres ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical. -
11:40 10m
Little Charo
This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7. -
11:50 5m
Japanology Plus Mini
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. -
11:55 5m
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
On this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats!
Daytime
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12:00 10m
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 -
12:10 15m
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. -
12:25 5m
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12:30 15m
Easy Japanese for Work
Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji. -
12:45 15m
Zero Waste Life
Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have -
13:00 10m
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 -
13:10 50m
NHK Documentary
A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world. -
14:00 10m
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 -
14:10 50m
NHK World Showcase
This programme covers a variety of genres, including pilot episodes of newly-developed programmes and special features. -
15:00 10m
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 -
15:10 30m
Anime Manga Explosion
This programme features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans - each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity. -
15:40 20m
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16:00 10m
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 -
16:10 30m
J-Melo
Stay in the groove and keep up to date with the latest Japanese music of all genres ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical. -
16:40 10m
Little Charo
This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7. -
16:50 5m
Japanology Plus Mini
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. -
16:55 5m
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
On this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! -
17:00 10m
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 -
17:10 50m
Somewhere Street
A unique walking-eye view of cities around the globe! Chat to the locals and enjoy encounters that only strolling the streets can bring.
Tonight's Highlights
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18:00 10m
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 -
18:10 15m
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. -
18:25 5m
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18:30 15m
Easy Japanese for Work
Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji. -
18:45 15m
Zero Waste Life
Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have -
19:00 1h
NHK Documentary
Israeli strikes continue in Gaza. Using maps based on satellite imagery, open-source intelligence, and testimony, we reveal the full extent of destruction and examine where the occupation is heading. -
20:00 10m
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 -
20:10 50m
NHK World Showcase
This programme covers a variety of genres, including pilot episodes of newly-developed programmes and special features. -
21:00 10m
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 -
21:10 30m
Anime Manga Explosion
This programme features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans - each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity. -
21:40 20m
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22:00 10m
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 -
22:10 30m
J-Melo
Stay in the groove and keep up to date with the latest Japanese music of all genres ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical. -
22:40 10m
Little Charo
This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7. -
22:50 5m
Japanology Plus Mini
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia. -
22:55 5m
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
On this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! -
23:00 10m
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 -
23:10 15m
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. -
23:25 5m
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23:30 15m
Easy Japanese for Work
Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical and effective workplace expressions, understand business culture, and improve your kanji. -
23:45 15m
Zero Waste Life
Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have