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Rarely seen. Up-close with some of the planet's most amazing animals. Enter a world of unique creatures from Asia, Africa and the Americas.

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

Enjoy sumo or Japanese wrestling live from four different cities, six times a year.

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

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

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

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.

Comedian Tamori takes you on a tour across the country to offer a glimpse of history hidden in modern scenes.

In every era, there are always those take on challenges. The documentary delivers passion and courage right to you.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

The latest up-to-date weather information.

A Saturday night show presents the latest news on domestic and foreign affairs with reliable coverage and innovative presentation.

Detective Kitamine questions ex-officer Saji about a murder. The victim was once arrested by Saji for stalking. Kitamine suspects Saji, who, despite his pride, doubts his innocence due to dementia.

This series features the best of entertainment in a superb line-up of documentaries.

The latest up-to-date weather information.

This live entertainment show delivers the latest music performances and information, and also connects with the audience making full use of social media.

The program is for parents raising children from elementary to junior high school ages. Parenting problems are difficult to talk to Mom/Dad friends, but they can be serious problems for those involved.

This program navigates Kyoto with unique viewpoints, uncovering the origin of its deep culture which cannot easily be observed if you visit there as a mere stranger.

The show combines the passionate craft of a storyteller and valuable footage to depict admired heroes and moving stories.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

Nyan-chu, a cat from the earth, introduces human lives and cultures to the aliens in outer space.

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

Self-taught artists are gaining respect globally. In Japan, such artists are making career-defining works, but few art fans or curators know them.

Rin and Naomi, two Meiji-era nursing pioneers, protect the wounded and vulnerable. Through hardship and resistance, they grow together and press on in search of happiness.

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

Enjoy sumo or Japanese wrestling live from four different cities, six times a year.

As different colors, blue and yellow can make green by getting together, similarly different lives can coexist by helping each other. This is a program to develop the mind of living together.

In every era, there are always those take on challenges. The documentary delivers passion and courage right to you.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

The eighth series of Ooka Echizen follows Edo-era magistrate Ooka Tadasuke as he supports Tokugawa Yoshimune, the eighth shogun.

The latest up-to-date weather information.

The latest up-to-date weather information.

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

Enjoy the Japanese natural beauties and the many creatures which habitat there and discover the irreplaceable importance of nature.

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.

Children can learn the enjoyment of designing and the process of envisioning designs.