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The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

Program introduces the latest news from all over Japan.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

A 5-minute music program introducing classical music.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

Enjoy learning various kinds of hobbies lectured by a master of the field. A new theme will be introduced every two months.

Specialists from different fields will make commentaries on current event issues.

An information program for people in their 50s and 60s providing tips on how to have a fulfilling second life.

Amid the issues that regional communities face, local people are rethinking about traditional values and exploring new ways to live together beyond generations. This is a travel documentary visiting affectionate lives of this country.

There are various interesting laws and rules and philosophies hidden in our daily lives. This program introduces children to them and how to think.

Artist Inoue Ryo presents stories inspired by world art masterpieces through his unique songs and animations.

Bringing out potential and capability of children aged 0 to 2 years by stimulating their feelings with pictures and sound.

This children's program includes a puppet show, cartoon, music, and gymnastics in which children can participate.

Let's learn about SDGs while singing along! A selected goal out of 17 will be introduced in each one-minute song with animation.

In this program, children around the age of 4 can experience the pleasure of playing with friends, the wonder of life, the joy of doing thigs by themselves, and consideration for others, all while having fun through various discoveries.

Let's cooperate with TV warriors and take on various missions to revive the symbol tree of “Geoworld,” a mysterious otherworldly realm rich in nature!

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

NHK's core news program wrapping up the day's events in an easy to understand way.

The program flexibly probes into a wide range of topics from the NHK's unique point of view.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

Today's latest metropolitan area news and weather information program.

NHK's mainstay evening news program.

A historical documentary program starring an actor Sato Jiro as a boss of a history detective agency. Conducting on-site investigations and scientific simulations, Jiro and his detective team dig into and uncover the truth from historic mystery.

The Yuzuki family, composed of four brothers, has lived together since their parents died in an accident two years ago. Despite their heartwarming daily life, “little incidents” sometimes occur. Misunderstandings from their concern for each other and adolescent struggles arise, but the brothers face and overcome these issues together. A heartwarming home drama based on the comic of the same title

2024 is the year of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic! "Martial arts translator" Okada Junichi and martial arts enthusiast Kendo Kobayashi explore the essence of Olympic sports with Japan's proud budo and other martial arts masters.

An international news program providing in-depth report on what is happening around the world. (Dual audio when available).

NHK news commentators give their views on current issues.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

Offering tips on how to take most appropriate option when one becomes ill by referring examples.

Cooking instructors will show all there is to know for a good hearty cooking.

Focusing on enjoying Haiku, the program will introduce the various Haiku created by viewers.

Let's learn simple and easy-to-remember phrases, looking at a modern Europe that cherishes its history and traditions while pursuing a lifestyle that fits its stature. Furthermore, we explore tips for “happiness” and various forms of “joy” through the unique European way of thinking and values behind their languages and lifestyles.

A new type of English lesson that improves your English conversational skills in only 10 minutes a day using selected essential phrases from a database of over 100 million sample conversations by native English speakers.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

A dietary education program introducing tips for cooking and knowledge of ingredients while enjoying singing and dancing with humorous animation.

In this program, children around the age of 4 can experience the pleasure of playing with friends, the wonder of life, the joy of doing thigs by themselves, and consideration for others, all while having fun through various discoveries.

This children's program includes a puppet show, cartoon, music, and gymnastics in which children can participate.

Delicious food from Tokyo's markets! Learn about the amazing ingredients which are sourced from across Japan and sold at Tokyo's fresh food markets.

The program flexibly probes into a wide range of topics from the NHK's unique point of view.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

Short program to introduce physical exercise for the young and old.

Difficult to understand medical care is easily explained in this program as well as tips on healthcare.

Raised by two mothers, birth mother and foster mother, and nicknamed ‘Audrey' by her father who has returned from America, Mizuki (Okamoto Aya) takes an interest in the world of film. Despite the parents' opposition, she becomes a bit-part actor, but after facing some setbacks, she decides to pursue a career as a film director. Set in Uzumasa, Kyoto, the story depicts her life and the history of f

Fresh news and information to start off the morning. Specialized reporters and anchors will wake up the viewers with this live news program.

Fresh news and information to start off the morning. Specialized reporters and anchors will wake up the viewers with this live news program.

In the early Showa era, Japan's first women's law school opens, and the protagonist, Inotsume Tomoko(Ito Sairi), gains nationwide attention as one of the first female lawyers in the country. However, after facing wartime Japan's harsh realities and losing everything, she becomes a judge with her legal knowledge and dedicates herself to establishing the family court. She stands passionately for the

Looking into topical information ranging from social issues to entertainment news through the eyes of the general public.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

An easy-to-do exercise program for everyone from children to the elderly.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

The program flexibly probes into a wide range of topics from the NHK's unique point of view.

2024 is the year of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic! "Martial arts translator" Okada Junichi and martial arts enthusiast Kendo Kobayashi explore the essence of Olympic sports with Japan's proud budo and other martial arts masters.

A song program where children can sing along by reading the lyrics on the screen.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

The commentators present trending news, its background, and engaging information related to daily life in an easy-to –understand manner.

Eri (Kuninaka Ryoko), from Kohama island, Okinawa, moves to Tokyo to become a nurse while cherishing a childhood promise of marriage with Fumiya (Kohashi Kenji). After reuniting with Fumiya, who is now a doctor, they get married and return to their hometown to dedicate themselves to providing medical support for locals. Amid a life filled with hard work and joy, holding onto her grandmother's sayi

In the early Showa era, Japan's first women's law school opens, and the protagonist, Inotsume Tomoko(Ito Sairi), gains nationwide attention as one of the first female lawyers in the country. However, after facing wartime Japan's harsh realities and losing everything, she becomes a judge with her legal knowledge and dedicates herself to establishing the family court. She stands passionately for the

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

Program introduces the latest news from all over Japan.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

A 5-minute music program introducing classical music.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

A small library in a quiet forest that can find you a book that answers your anxieties, worries, curiosities from among the countless books in the world. We help you find one with wonderful hints for your long journey.

Showcasing various programs and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN which provides the latest information on Japan and Asia to the global audience.

Get familiar with Okinawa dialects by listening to folk tales and children's songs.

A historical documentary program starring an actor Sato Jiro as a boss of a history detective agency. Conducting on-site investigations and scientific simulations, Jiro and his detective team dig into and uncover the truth from historic mystery.

A video collection of heartwarming and rarely seen moments captured by zoo staff.

This program solves little mysteries we encounter in the town every day, making use of time-warping and clairvoyant power of the special goggle 'city-scope'.

Bringing out potential and capability of children aged 0 to 2 years by stimulating their feelings with pictures and sound.

This children's program includes a puppet show, cartoon, music, and gymnastics in which children can participate.

Let's learn about SDGs while singing along! A selected goal out of 17 will be introduced in each one-minute song with animation.

In this program, children around the age of 4 can experience the pleasure of playing with friends, the wonder of life, the joy of doing thigs by themselves, and consideration for others, all while having fun through various discoveries.

Let's cooperate with TV warriors and take on various missions to revive the symbol tree of “Geoworld,” a mysterious otherworldly realm rich in nature!

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

NHK's core news program wrapping up the day's events in an easy to understand way.

A unique theater show in which the showman chooses one item of the world and presents how to use or operate it with some surprising facts and useful tips that might 'update' your life.

Lunch ON! offers insights into working people of all kinds, by looking at their lunch. Discover what they eat as they strive to reach new heights!

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

Today's latest metropolitan area news and weather information program.

NHK's mainstay evening news program.

The music program, hosted by Oizumi Yo, presents the greatest hits of J-pop from the 1960s to the present with high-quality sound and footage.

The Yuzuki family, composed of four brothers, has lived together since their parents died in an accident two years ago. Despite their heartwarming daily life, “little incidents” sometimes occur. Misunderstandings from their concern for each other and adolescent struggles arise, but the brothers face and overcome these issues together. A heartwarming home drama based on the comic of the same title

An informational program that reveals Japan as it is by following incidents posted on local media such as local newspapers and business presses.

An international news program providing in-depth report on what is happening around the world. (Dual audio when available).

NHK news commentators give their views on current issues.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.