Browse the full NHK World TV guide for Thursday, 22 October 2026. 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 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 -
00:30 30m
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. -
01:00 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 -
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 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 -
02:30 30m
Core Kyoto
The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to innovate after 1,200 years - this definitive programme dives deep into its core, exploring its charm, people and landscape.The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to innovate after 1,200 years - this definitive programme dives deep into its core, exploring its charm, people and life, events, cultural assets and landscape. -
03:00 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 -
03:30 30m
Japanology Plus
Fresh insights into Japan from stories behind Japanese life and culture through the eyes of Peter Barakan, a 45-year resident and watcher of Japan. -
04:00 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 -
04:30 30m
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
'Trails to Oishii Tokyo' is a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market, where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country. -
05:00 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 -
05:30 30m
Backstage Japan
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
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
Core Kyoto
The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to innovate after 1,200 years - this definitive programme dives deep into its core, exploring its charm, people and landscape.The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to innovate after 1,200 years - this definitive programme dives deep into its core, exploring its charm, people and life, events, cultural assets and landscape. -
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
Japanology Plus
Fresh insights into Japan from stories behind Japanese life and culture through the eyes of Peter Barakan, a 45-year resident and watcher of Japan. -
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
Backstage Japan
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. -
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
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
'Trails to Oishii Tokyo' is a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market, where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country. -
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
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. -
12:55 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. -
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
Core Kyoto
The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to innovate after 1,200 years - this definitive programme dives deep into its core, exploring its charm, people and landscape.The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to innovate after 1,200 years - this definitive programme dives deep into its core, exploring its charm, people and life, events, cultural assets and landscape. -
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
Japanology Plus
Fresh insights into Japan from stories behind Japanese life and culture through the eyes of Peter Barakan, a 45-year resident and watcher of Japan. -
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
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! -
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
Backstage Japan
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
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
Core Kyoto
The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to innovate after 1,200 years - this definitive programme dives deep into its core, exploring its charm, people and landscape.The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to innovate after 1,200 years - this definitive programme dives deep into its core, exploring its charm, people and life, events, cultural assets and landscape. -
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
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. -
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
Hometown Stories
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others. -
20:30 30m
Japanology Plus
Fresh insights into Japan from stories behind Japanese life and culture through the eyes of Peter Barakan, a 45-year resident and watcher of Japan. -
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
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! -
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
Core Kyoto
The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to innovate after 1,200 years - this definitive programme dives deep into its core, exploring its charm, people and landscape.The ancient capital of Kyoto continues to innovate after 1,200 years - this definitive programme dives deep into its core, exploring its charm, people and life, events, cultural assets and landscape.