Browse the full NHK World TV guide for today. 58 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

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

Hometown Stories

With themes ranging from ancient traditions to contemporary social issues, these documentaries present intimate portraits of people's lives around Japan today.

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

Journeys in Japan

Reporters travel across Japan, discovering the charms of each place they visit

English-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 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

Dining with the Chef

Onigiri, Japanese rice balls, are a classic home-cooked dish that anyone can make - Chef Rika and an expert show us ways to make delicious onigiri and start from the beginning by cooking the rice.

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

Document 72 Hours

Each episode offers a three-day slice-of-life at a different location in Japan; chance encounters, unexpected dramas and surprising insights into the 'now' around us.

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

Medical Frontiers

Japan is a world leader in health care; this programme explores cutting-edge Japanese medical technologies and tips for a healthy lifestyle.

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 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!

NHK World-Japan broadcasts a variety of programmes with over 50 titles. This programme 'Dig More Japan' will extract the essence of these programmes and further deepen the charm of Japanese culture.

05:55 5m

Dining with the Chef

Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

Morning

06:00 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

06:30 30m

Journeys in Japan

Reporters travel across Japan, discovering the charms of each place they visit

English-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

07:30 30m

Dining with the Chef

Onigiri, Japanese rice balls, are a classic home-cooked dish that anyone can make - Chef Rika and an expert show us ways to make delicious onigiri and start from the beginning by cooking the rice.

08:00 30m

Newsline Asia 24

08:30 30m

Document 72 Hours

Each episode offers a three-day slice-of-life at a different location in Japan; chance encounters, unexpected dramas and surprising insights into the 'now' around us.

09:00 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

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 delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

10:30 30m

Medical Frontiers

Japan is a world leader in health care; this programme explores cutting-edge Japanese medical technologies and tips for a healthy lifestyle.

11:00 30m

NHK News 7

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

11:30 25m

Darwin's Amazing Animals

A natural history show that's a huge hit with families in Japan has gone global! The series explores the amazing and delightful stories of animals all around the world, including Japan.

11:55 5m

Time-Lapse Journey

Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan - see the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

Daytime

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 Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

12:43 12m

Magical Japanese

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

Onigiri, Japanese rice balls, are a classic home-cooked dish that anyone can make - Chef Rika and an expert show us ways to make delicious onigiri and start from the beginning by cooking the rice.

14:00 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

14:30 30m

Document 72 Hours

Each episode offers a three-day slice-of-life at a different location in Japan; chance encounters, unexpected dramas and surprising insights into the 'now' around us.

15:00 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

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 delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

16:30 30m

Journeys in Japan

Reporters travel across Japan, discovering the charms of each place they visit

English-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 delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

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!

NHK World-Japan broadcasts a variety of programmes with over 50 titles. This programme 'Dig More Japan' will extract the essence of these programmes and further deepen the charm of Japanese culture.

17:55 5m

Dining with the Chef

Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 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

18:30 30m

Dining with the Chef

Onigiri, Japanese rice balls, are a classic home-cooked dish that anyone can make - Chef Rika and an expert show us ways to make delicious onigiri and start from the beginning by cooking the rice.

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 Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

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

The Bird Cafe

We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time.

20:00 30m

Special Programme

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

20:30 30m

Document 72 Hours

Each episode offers a three-day slice-of-life at a different location in Japan; chance encounters, unexpected dramas and surprising insights into the 'now' around us.

21:00 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

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 delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

22:30 30m

Journeys in Japan

Reporters travel across Japan, discovering the charms of each place they visit

English-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 delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

23:30 30m

Dining with the Chef

Onigiri, Japanese rice balls, are a classic home-cooked dish that anyone can make - Chef Rika and an expert show us ways to make delicious onigiri and start from the beginning by cooking the rice.

Early Morning

Morning

Daytime

Tonight's Highlights

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