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Discover the magnetism of charismatic Japanese entertainers.

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

A program offering helpful tips on child-rearing.

A program offering helpful tips on child-rearing.

A program offering helpful tips on child-rearing.

Featuring a variety of short mini programs.

Nyan-chu, an intelligent cat from the Earth, introduces human lives and cultures to the aliens in outer space.

Featuring a puppet show, cartoons, music and gymnastics in which children can participate.

A documentary series based on timely subjects famous for its dignity and in-depth reporting.

Visual artist Ryo Inoue composes a collection of original songs and presents them alongside short animation films with different themes.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

A series of documentaries showcasing Japan's post-war technological innovations while also showcasing the forgotten stories of the organizations and people behind them.

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

Unokichi, the grandson of a wealthy merchant in Edo, begins serving as a doshin, samurai in the Edo period; while lacking essential skills for the task, his light-hearted attitude and cultured mind contribute to solving mysteries.

The latest up-to-date weather information.

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

Fresh news and information to start off the morning.

Enjoy the natural beauty of Japan and the many creatures that inhabit the country.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

A journey to the different places around Japan.

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.

Stimulating children's intellectual curiosity by observing similar animals and plants in nature.

Experts in different fields get to the heart of a topic making headline news in Japan.

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

Seiichi Tanabe travels the world in search of large and heavy machines to learn how they work and what they are used for.

A 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.

Song competition held at different towns and cities around Japan; guest singers join in for support.

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

Concerts held around Japan feature top singers performing old Japanese songs to current pop songs.

A particular sweet and its recipe will be introduced along with various topics about the sweet.

Programming to be announced.

Fun stories, songs and gymnastic exercises that children can enjoy with their fathers.

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

Exploring human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

Curious fairies create unique works using their imaginations, inspired by interesting phenomena.

Eighty elementary school students toss balls into the basket of their favorite performer to decide who is Japan's most popular comedian among children.

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

The story of the life of female author Murasaki Shikibu, who wrote the epic novel "The Tale of Genji" over 1,000 years ago.

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

A documentary series based on timely subjects famous for its dignity and in-depth reporting.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

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

Culinary personality, Koh Kentetsu travels around Japan, in search of exquisite food that should be preserved for the next 100 years. He samples a variety of local dishes, and meets producers and chefs.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

Recap of Sunday's sporting events with a commentator for an easy-to-understand approach to sports.

Song competition held at different towns and cities around Japan; guest singers join in for support.

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

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

Special programs including sports, entertainment shows, variety programs and documentaries.

Villains are seen by the public as being dirty, noxious and ugly, but their amazing abilities are revealed by the latest research, as well as the real villains, who are actually a little bit fascinating.

Examining the latest research, disasters and accidents from a scientific perspective.

Fish enthusiast Sakana-kun dives into the world of different fish and explores their types and unique characteristics.

A program probing into the truth behind the news related to the Tokyo Metropolitan area.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

The story of the life of female author Murasaki Shikibu, who wrote the epic novel "The Tale of Genji" over 1,000 years ago.

An informational entertainment program targeting people in their 20s and 30s. Making full use of drama-style presentation and visualization techniques, the program explains complex social phenomena in a simple easy to understand manner.

Fresh news and information to start off the morning.

Fresh news and information to start off the morning.

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