NHK World TV Guide — Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Browse the full NHK World TV guide for Tuesday, 19 May 2026. 56 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 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 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

Learn how to cook kabayaki - a savoury grilled dish - as Chef Saito introduces a recipe with mackerel that helps us to enjoy kabayaki and rice at home.

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 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 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

Learn how to cook kabayaki - a savoury grilled dish - as Chef Saito introduces a recipe with mackerel that helps us to enjoy kabayaki and rice at home.

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 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.

09:57 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.

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 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

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

Matsumoto Toshihide delivers toothbrushes to children who fled Myanmar and live in evacuation shelters that lack proper medical facilities. He talks about protecting their lives through oral care.

12:43 12m

Magical Japanese

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to shadow or shade. Explore the unique culture behind them

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

Learn how to cook kabayaki - a savoury grilled dish - as Chef Saito introduces a recipe with mackerel that helps us to enjoy kabayaki and rice at home.

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 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.

17:57 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.

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

Learn how to cook kabayaki - a savoury grilled dish - as Chef Saito introduces a recipe with mackerel that helps us to enjoy kabayaki and rice at home.

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

Matsumoto Toshihide delivers toothbrushes to children who fled Myanmar and live in evacuation shelters that lack proper medical facilities. He talks about protecting their lives through oral care.

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

Calligraphy Day

We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing - the young students are dressed in their finest and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills.

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

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

Learn how to cook kabayaki - a savoury grilled dish - as Chef Saito introduces a recipe with mackerel that helps us to enjoy kabayaki and rice at home.

Early Morning

Morning

Daytime

Tonight's Highlights

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