NHK WORLD TV Direct Talk focuses on insightful interviews with outstanding people from different spheres of life. What drives the personalities who have changed our world? How did they develop their visions, what was their motivation, who was behind them, what difficulties did they have to overcome? Get inspired and motivated by leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are making a difference. (Send 2026-05-20 A sweet drink loved since the samurai days, amazake is made from rice fermented with koji mold. A secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-20 The traditional, everyday life of the inhabitants of Edo (Old Tokyo) lives on in the time-honoured woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e which were extremely popular during this period of Japanese history. Each episode of this show focuses on the story of an individual Ukiyo-e print and also reveals the way of life in Old Tokyo at this time as well as revealing the stories behind the images and the arti 2026-05-20 A Fish Tale with a Twist: This episode shows how local seafood businesses are filling labor needs by combining work and pleasure. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-20 Children with microtia are born with an underdeveloped ear. Wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr. Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-20 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-20 Unique Japanese egg dishes like raw egg over rice are a hit with inbound tourists. Visit farms that produce eggs safe to eat raw. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-20 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-20 The island of Hachijojima is a tourist destination that once served as a penal colony. We learn how the elements and the arrival of exiles and castaways helped shape unique industries and culture. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-20 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-20 Direct Talk focuses on insightful interviews with outstanding people from different spheres of life. What drives the personalities who have changed our world? How did they develop their visions, what was their motivation, who was behind them, what difficulties did they have to overcome? Get inspired and motivated by leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are making a difference. (Send 2026-05-20 Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: concrete testing equipment. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-20 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-20 The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years becoming steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Watch these 23-stone behemoth Sumo battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual and spirituality. The Grand Sumo Highlights brings you the best clips from the most exciting matches in the ring between the greatest Sumo wrestlers of modern times comp 2026-05-20 The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years, steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Uncover the lives of these extraordinary athletes in this Japanese TV documentary show. Discover the techniques, disciplines, traditions, and training these 23-stone behemoth Sumo use in the battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual. Sumopedia delivers v 2026-05-20 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Flowers are considered condensed forms of nature and life, and play a special role in the lives of Kyotoites. They inspire Nihonga Japanese-style painting, photography, metalwork, and other artforms. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Seaweed is earning recognition around the globe as a nutrient-packed superfood. From innovative dishes to bioplastics and renewable energy, we explore the untapped potential of seaweed. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Unique Japanese egg dishes like raw egg over rice are a hit with inbound tourists. Visit farms that produce eggs safe to eat raw. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years becoming steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Watch these 23-stone behemoth Sumo battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual and spirituality. The Grand Sumo Highlights brings you the best clips from the most exciting matches in the ring between the greatest Sumo wrestlers of modern times comp 2026-05-21 The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years, steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Uncover the lives of these extraordinary athletes in this Japanese TV documentary show. Discover the techniques, disciplines, traditions, and training these 23-stone behemoth Sumo use in the battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual. Sumopedia delivers v 2026-05-21 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Flowers are considered condensed forms of nature and life, and play a special role in the lives of Kyotoites. They inspire Nihonga Japanese-style painting, photography, metalwork, and other artforms. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Seaweed is earning recognition around the globe as a nutrient-packed superfood. From innovative dishes to bioplastics and renewable energy, we explore the untapped potential of seaweed. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years becoming steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Watch these 23-stone behemoth Sumo battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual and spirituality. The Grand Sumo Highlights brings you the best clips from the most exciting matches in the ring between the greatest Sumo wrestlers of modern times comp 2026-05-21 The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years, steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Uncover the lives of these extraordinary athletes in this Japanese TV documentary show. Discover the techniques, disciplines, traditions, and training these 23-stone behemoth Sumo use in the battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual. Sumopedia delivers v 2026-05-21 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Unique Japanese egg dishes like raw egg over rice are a hit with inbound tourists. Visit farms that produce eggs safe to eat raw. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 NEWS 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Direct Talk focuses on insightful interviews with outstanding people from different spheres of life. What drives the personalities who have changed our world? How did they develop their visions, what was their motivation, who was behind them, what difficulties did they have to overcome? Get inspired and motivated by leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are making a difference. (Send 2026-05-21 A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy. Born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 The traditional, everyday life of the inhabitants of Edo (Old Tokyo) lives on in the time-honoured woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e which were extremely popular during this period of Japanese history. Each episode of this show focuses on the story of an individual Ukiyo-e print and also reveals the way of life in Old Tokyo at this time as well as revealing the stories behind the images and the arti 2026-05-21 NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Flowers are considered condensed forms of nature and life, and play a special role in the lives of Kyotoites. They inspire Nihonga Japanese-style painting, photography, metalwork, and other artforms. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Seaweed is earning recognition around the globe as a nutrient-packed superfood. From innovative dishes to bioplastics and renewable energy, we explore the untapped potential of seaweed. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Recently, many railway companies have been adopting AI to improve efficiency and safety. See examples from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025 that show how AI is being applied across the industry. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years becoming steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Watch these 23-stone behemoth Sumo battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual and spirituality. The Grand Sumo Highlights brings you the best clips from the most exciting matches in the ring between the greatest Sumo wrestlers of modern times comp 2026-05-21 The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years, steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Uncover the lives of these extraordinary athletes in this Japanese TV documentary show. Discover the techniques, disciplines, traditions, and training these 23-stone behemoth Sumo use in the battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual. Sumopedia delivers v 2026-05-21 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Flowers are considered condensed forms of nature and life, and play a special role in the lives of Kyotoites. They inspire Nihonga Japanese-style painting, photography, metalwork, and other artforms. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Direct Talk focuses on insightful interviews with outstanding people from different spheres of life. What drives the personalities who have changed our world? How did they develop their visions, what was their motivation, who was behind them, what difficulties did they have to overcome? Get inspired and motivated by leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are making a difference. (Send 2026-05-21 An entertainment hall home to rakugo comic stories and more for over 100 years. A place to relax and forget your cares, food and drink are welcome. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 The traditional, everyday life of the inhabitants of Edo (Old Tokyo) lives on in the time-honoured woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e which were extremely popular during this period of Japanese history. Each episode of this show focuses on the story of an individual Ukiyo-e print and also reveals the way of life in Old Tokyo at this time as well as revealing the stories behind the images and the arti 2026-05-21 On New Year's Eve, families in northeast Japan are visited by monster-like figures called namahage. We follow a group of men trying to keep up their proud tradition as the local population dwindles. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Seaweed is earning recognition around the globe as a nutrient-packed superfood. From innovative dishes to bioplastics and renewable energy, we explore the untapped potential of seaweed. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Recently, many railway companies have been adopting AI to improve efficiency and safety. See examples from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025 that show how AI is being applied across the industry. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 Flowers are considered condensed forms of nature and life, and play a special role in the lives of Kyotoites. They inspire Nihonga Japanese-style painting, photography, metalwork, and other artforms. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-21 The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years becoming steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Watch these 23-stone behemoth Sumo battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual and spirituality. The Grand Sumo Highlights brings you the best clips from the most exciting matches in the ring between the greatest Sumo wrestlers of modern times comp 2026-05-21 The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years, steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Uncover the lives of these extraordinary athletes in this Japanese TV documentary show. Discover the techniques, disciplines, traditions, and training these 23-stone behemoth Sumo use in the battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual. Sumopedia delivers v 2026-05-21 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. (Senderinfo). 2026-05-22