Browse the full NHK World TV guide for Tuesday, 20 October 2026. 57 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
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. -
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
Journeys in Japan
Reporters travel across Japan, discovering the charms of each place they visitEnglish-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks -
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
Dining with the Chef
Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine. -
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
Document 72 Hours
This is an unusual programme series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations. -
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
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. -
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 15m
Activate Your Japanese!
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan -
05:45 10m
Dig More Japan!
This show introduces NHK World's many attractive programmes in fun short videos - the clips will also be introduced on social media to meet the needs of people who are interested in Japan. -
05:55 5m
Dining with the Chef
Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes in just five minutes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!
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
Journeys in Japan
Reporters travel across Japan, discovering the charms of each place they visitEnglish-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks -
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
Dining with the Chef
Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine. -
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
Document 72 Hours
This is an unusual programme series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations. -
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 15m
Activate Your Japanese!
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan -
09:45 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. -
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
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. -
11:00 30m
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11:30 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.
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
Magical Japanese
We look at the unique world of the Japanese language with scenes from Japan; many fascinating aspects of Japanese - like onomatopeia - are also introduced. -
12:55 5m
Easy Japanese
A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking -
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
Dining with the Chef
Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine. -
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
Document 72 Hours
This is an unusual programme series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations. -
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
Science View
Top Japanese scientists delve into the fascinating worlds of cutting-edge technology and the natural sciences. -
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
Journeys in Japan
Reporters travel across Japan, discovering the charms of each place they visitEnglish-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks -
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 15m
Activate Your Japanese!
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan -
17:45 10m
Dig More Japan!
This show introduces NHK World's many attractive programmes in fun short videos - the clips will also be introduced on social media to meet the needs of people who are interested in Japan. -
17:55 5m
Dining with the Chef
Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes in just five minutes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!
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
Dining with the Chef
Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine. -
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
Today's Close-Up
Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed. -
20:30 30m
Document 72 Hours
This is an unusual programme series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations. -
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
Science View
Top Japanese scientists delve into the fascinating worlds of cutting-edge technology and the natural sciences. -
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
Journeys in Japan
Reporters travel across Japan, discovering the charms of each place they visitEnglish-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks -
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
Dining with the Chef
Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals; Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine.