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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

For you, this program is like a solo trip to hot spring resorts, allowing you to fully relax and experience the best of destinations!

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

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

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.

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.

Actor Rokkaku Seiji, who loves both train and liquor, travels around Japan by rail. He stops over at stations he likes and explores the streets. Enjoy the fun-filled railroad trip with music he selects!

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

This music program features beloved Japanese songs - timeless classics that have captured the nation's hearts and continue to be cherished across generations.

Wraps-up Sunday's sporting events with a guest commentator for an easy-to-understand approach to sports news.

A very popular live program on a Sunday afternoon held at different towns and cities around Japan. Guest singers will also join in for support.

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

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

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

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

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

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

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

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 weather information.

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

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

In their 50s, single, and living in their family home, these two childhood friends were born in housing complex. It's a warm and humorous story of friendship, featuring Koizumi Kyoko and Kobayashi Satomi.

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.

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

Mineko, a girl from Ibaraki, moves to Tokyo for work during Japan's economic boom. Beginning with the 1964 Olympics, the drama follows her eventful journey and personal growth.

A series of drama with casts in the spotlight, for the end of your day.

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.

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

The latest up-to-date weather information.

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 challenges we face today are similar to what our forerunners went through. The program searches for clues to solve problems, utilizing the wisdoms of historical figures.

This program brings you popular segments from the morning information show 'asaichi' at night, thoughtfully focusing on lifestyle for grown-up generations and their future lives.

Each episode focuses on a word as a theme, exploring its meaning and history while discovering the charm of Japanese language.

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.

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

This program targets children aged 4 and 5, with an emphasis on education related to health, human relationships, environment, language and expressions to nurture their creativity.

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

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.

Veteran rakugo storyteller Shofukutei Tsurube travels across Japan with a personality, introducing families they meet along the way.

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 challenges we face today are similar to what our forerunners went through. The program searches for clues to solve problems, utilizing the wisdoms of historical figures.

A troubled teen takes a library job and meets its quirky, dedicated staff. As he helps patrons discover books, he finds joy in learning and gradually begins to change.

A series portraying deep bonds between cat-loving writers -- from novelists and poets to manga creators and screenwriters -- and their cats through their daily lives with newly written works.

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

NHK news commentators give their views on current issues.

The latest up-to-date weather information.

An international news program providing in-depth report on what is happening around the world.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

Tips on cooking for beginners.

Tips on cooking for beginners.

Tips on cooking for beginners.

Experts give advice to the questions and troubles from viewers about child-rearing.

A program introducing Japanese comic narratives performed by well-known comic storytellers.

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.

This program is a practical listening course designed to help you understand fast-paced real English that you encounter when traveling abroad.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

This program targets children aged 4 and 5, with an emphasis on education related to health, human relationships, environment, language and expressions to nurture their creativity.

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

Explore the unknown charms of the Tohoku region of northern Japan.

A series of drama with casts in the spotlight, for the end of your day.

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.

Veteran rakugo storyteller Shofukutei Tsurube travels across Japan with a personality, introducing families they meet along the way.

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.

Learn useful tips on gardening.

Offering tips on growing flowers and greens through an animated short story.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

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.

A series of drama with casts in the spotlight, for the end of your day.

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