2026-01-07 00:05 JAPAN DELISH 5min. 00:10 Bijutune! 00:15 Bijutune! 00:20 Peek-a-boo Bringing out potential and capability of children aged 0 to 2 years by stimulating their feelings with pictures and sound. 00:35 With Mother This children's program includes a puppet show, cartoon, music, and gymnastics in which children can participate. 00:59 1-Minute Anime: Songs for SDGs Let's learn about SDGs while singing along! A selected goal out of 17 will be introduced in each one-minute song with animation. 01:00 News (B) 01:10 Kid's Discovery 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. 01:25 Whiz-Kids TV 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! 01:56 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 02:00 NHK News 7 (B) NHK's core news program wrapping up the day's events in an easy to understand way. 02:30 Today's Close-up The program flexibly probes into a wide range of topics from the NHK's unique point of view. 02:57 Eat Up! The Ultimate Homemade Cooking Battle "Napa Cabbage" A summit competition of spirited amateur ramen is held, where avid ramen fans make their own soup, noodles, and char siu by hand. 03:43 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 03:45 NHK News 845 Today's latest metropolitan area news and weather information program. 04:00 News Watch 9 (B) NHK's mainstay evening news program. 05:00 History Detective "Firefighters of Edo" 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. 05:45 Night Drama Serial "Bravo Extra Noodles!" Ep. 3 When advertising agent Chimoto Karina (Kita Kana) is forced to replace an absent dancer at a balletwear showcase, her day takes an even more unexpected turn: her childhood friend and ballerina Futagi Yumi (Amano Hana) declares that their friendship is over. Shocked, Karina chases answers—only to stumble upon Yumi working at a ramen shop. Determined to fix their fractured bond, she enters Yumi's ba 06:00 Unaginobori LAB: What Makes People Gather (New) ‘Unaginobori' is a Japanese idiom that describes a rapid and powerful upward surge—like an eel shooting upward. This program uses a uniquely developed a map to track places where people are gathering with unaginobori momentum, revealing the mystery behind these sudden population spikes. Where people gather, there lies the key to unlocking the story of our times! 06:30 News Commentary NHK news commentators give their views on current issues. 06:40 News & Weather The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information. 06:45 International News Report 2026 An international news program providing in-depth report on what is happening around the world. (Dual audio when available). 07:29 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 07:30 Choices on How to Deal with Illness Offering tips on how to take most appropriate option when one becomes ill by referring examples. 08:15 Today's Cooking Cooking instructors will show all there is to know for a good hearty cooking. 08:40 Haiku Poetry Focusing on enjoying Haiku, the program will introduce the various Haiku created by viewers. 09:05 Ultra Heavy Machinery 5min. 09:10 Spanish in a Happy Mood 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. 09:30 Natural Grandeur of the East Mini 09:40 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 09:45 Kid's Discovery (R) 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. 10:00 With Mother (R) This children's program includes a puppet show, cartoon, music, and gymnastics in which children can participate. 10:25 RAMEN JAPAN 5min. 10:30 Drama Serial "The Ghost Writer's Wife" Ep. 68 (R) The 113th Drama Serial, inspired by the lives of Koizumi Setsu and Lafcadio Hearn also known as Koizumi Yakumo, portrays those who were left behind in the rapidly Westernizing Meiji era. At its heart is a woman captivated by ghost stories and her foreign-born husband. Together, they share a life that seems ordinary yet delightfully odd. 10:45 Today's Close-up (R) The program flexibly probes into a wide range of topics from the NHK's unique point of view. 11:12 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 11:15 Eat Up! The Ultimate Homemade Cooking Battle "Napa Cabbage" (R) A summit competition of spirited amateur ramen is held, where avid ramen fans make their own soup, noodles, and char siu by hand. 12:00 TV Exercise Short program to introduce physical exercise for the young and old. 12:10 Health for Today Difficult to understand medical care is easily explained in this program as well as tips on healthcare. 12:25 Asagaya House: Let's Enjoy the Differences (R) The light and easy talk show hosted by comedy duo Asagaya Shimai. Residents with different nationalities, ages, and genders of the 'Asagaya House', a fictional residence, talk about the current and familiar topics and may update your thinking. 12:56 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 13:00 News: Good Morning, Japan Fresh news and information to start off the morning. Specialized reporters and anchors will wake up the viewers with this live news program. 14:00 News: Good Morning, Japan Fresh news and information to start off the morning. Specialized reporters and anchors will wake up the viewers with this live news program. 15:00 Drama Serial "The Ghost Writer's Wife" Ep. 69 The 113th Drama Serial, inspired by the lives of Koizumi Setsu and Lafcadio Hearn also known as Koizumi Yakumo, portrays those who were left behind in the rapidly Westernizing Meiji era. At its heart is a woman captivated by ghost stories and her foreign-born husband. Together, they share a life that seems ordinary yet delightfully odd. 15:15 asaichi Looking into topical information ranging from social issues to entertainment news through the eyes of the general public. 16:54 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 16:55 Exercise for Everyone An easy-to-do exercise program for everyone from children to the elderly. 17:00 News & Weather The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information. 17:05 Eat Up! The Ultimate Homemade Cooking Battle "Napa Cabbage" (R) A summit competition of spirited amateur ramen is held, where avid ramen fans make their own soup, noodles, and char siu by hand. 17:50 Today's Close-up (R) The program flexibly probes into a wide range of topics from the NHK's unique point of view. 18:17 Mini Program 18:20 Unaginobori LAB: What Makes People Gather (New) (R) ‘Unaginobori' is a Japanese idiom that describes a rapid and powerful upward surge—like an eel shooting upward. This program uses a uniquely developed a map to track places where people are gathering with unaginobori momentum, revealing the mystery behind these sudden population spikes. Where people gather, there lies the key to unlocking the story of our times! 18:50 Songs for Everyone A song program where children can sing along by reading the lyrics on the screen. 18:56 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 19:00 News The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo. 19:20 Information Worth Knowing from the News Commentator Bureau The commentators present trending news, its background, and engaging information related to daily life in an easy-to –understand manner. 19:28 Mini Program 19:30 Drama Serial "Massan" Encore Ep. 9 Masaharu (Tamayama Tetsuji), who travels alone to Scotland to learn the art of whisky making, meets Ellie (Charlotte Kate Fox) and falls in love. Masaharu dreams of creating Japan's first domestically produced whisky, while Ellie, who has left her homeland and come to Japan for the first time, faces a series of challenges. This is the story of love and adventure as Massan and Ellie, united by the 19:45 Drama Serial "The Ghost Writer's Wife" Ep. 69 (R) The 113th Drama Serial, inspired by the lives of Koizumi Setsu and Lafcadio Hearn also known as Koizumi Yakumo, portrays those who were left behind in the rapidly Westernizing Meiji era. At its heart is a woman captivated by ghost stories and her foreign-born husband. Together, they share a life that seems ordinary yet delightfully odd. 20:00 News The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo. 20:05 News Around Japan Program introduces the latest news from all over Japan. 21:50 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 21:55 World Music Album A 5-minute music program introducing classical music. 22:00 News & Weather The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information. 22:10 Asagaya House: Let's Enjoy the Differences New Year Special The light and easy talk show hosted by comedy duo Asagaya Shimai. Residents with different nationalities, ages, and genders of the 'Asagaya House', a fictional residence, talk about the current and familiar topics and may update your thinking. 23:10 History Detective "Firefighters of Edo" (R) 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. 23:55 Mini Program
2026-01-08 00:00 Camera-eyed Japan 00:05 See, Learn, Explore--A Deep Travelogue in Tohoku (R) Explore the unknown charms of the Tohoku region of northern Japan. 00:10 Darwin's Amazing Animals 10min. 00:20 Peek-a-boo Bringing out potential and capability of children aged 0 to 2 years by stimulating their feelings with pictures and sound. 00:35 With Mother This children's program includes a puppet show, cartoon, music, and gymnastics in which children can participate. 00:59 1-Minute Anime: Songs for SDGs Let's learn about SDGs while singing along! A selected goal out of 17 will be introduced in each one-minute song with animation. 01:00 News (B) 01:10 Kid's Discovery 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. 01:25 Whiz-Kids TV 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! 01:56 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 02:00 NHK News 7 (B) NHK's core news program wrapping up the day's events in an easy to understand way. 02:30 The "Instruction Manual" Show Special Edition "Great Recovery of Body" 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. 03:43 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 03:45 NHK News 845 Today's latest metropolitan area news and weather information program. 04:00 News Watch 9 (B) NHK's mainstay evening news program. 05:00 Rediscoveries Japan: Colorizing Old Footage With the power of collective support, old black‑and‑white footage preserved by NHK is brought back to life in vivid color. In Akita's Oga Peninsula, the newly colored images of men who left home for seasonal work stir heartfelt memories and move viewers to tears. And in Miyazaki, colorization uncovers layers of history that were impossible to see before. 05:43 Mini Program 05:45 Night Drama Serial "Bravo Extra Noodles!" Ep. 4 A series of drama with casts in the spotlight, for the end of your day. 06:00 Tokoro-san's Pursuit of Truth (R) An informational program that reveals Japan as it is by following incidents posted on local media such as local newspapers and business presses. 06:30 News Commentary NHK news commentators give their views on current issues. 06:40 News & Weather The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information. 06:45 International News Report 2026 An international news program providing in-depth report on what is happening around the world. (Dual audio when available). 07:29 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 07:30 Familiarization with Japanese Traditional Performing Arts The program introduces Japanese Traditional Performing Arts at a polite yet good pace to those who find them hard to approach. Familiarize yourself with the finest Japanese performing arts through talks from a beginner point of view while explaining a theme in an easy-to-understand way each time. 08:00 Child-Rearing Hints & Tips mini A program offering helpful tips on child-rearing. 08:05 Child-Rearing Hints & Tips mini A program offering helpful tips on child-rearing. 08:10 Trip to the Origin of Japan 08:15 Today's Cooking Cooking instructors will show all there is to know for a good hearty cooking. 08:40 Shogi Focus An up-to-date information on the recent matches of the Shogi competitions along with easy to understand explanation on the various moves and techniques. 09:10 Documentary on Popular Writers and Their Cats 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. 09:35 See, Learn, Explore--A Deep Travelogue in Tohoku Explore the unknown charms of the Tohoku region of northern Japan. 09:40 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 09:45 Kid's Discovery (R) 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. 10:00 With Mother (R) This children's program includes a puppet show, cartoon, music, and gymnastics in which children can participate. 10:25 Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN (R) Showcasing various programs and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN which provides the latest information on Japan and Asia to the global audience. 10:30 Drama Serial "The Ghost Writer's Wife" Ep. 69 (R) The 113th Drama Serial, inspired by the lives of Koizumi Setsu and Lafcadio Hearn also known as Koizumi Yakumo, portrays those who were left behind in the rapidly Westernizing Meiji era. At its heart is a woman captivated by ghost stories and her foreign-born husband. Together, they share a life that seems ordinary yet delightfully odd. 10:45 The "Instruction Manual" Show Special Edition "Great Recovery of Body" (R) 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. 11:58 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 12:00 TV Exercise Short program to introduce physical exercise for the young and old. 12:10 Health for Today 12:25 Journeys in Japan Encore (B) Explore a different side of Japan. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks! 12:53 Mini Program 12:56 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 13:00 News: Good Morning, Japan Fresh news and information to start off the morning. Specialized reporters and anchors will wake up the viewers with this live news program. 14:00 News: Good Morning, Japan Fresh news and information to start off the morning. Specialized reporters and anchors will wake up the viewers with this live news program. 15:00 Drama Serial "The Ghost Writer's Wife" Ep. 70 The 113th Drama Serial, inspired by the lives of Koizumi Setsu and Lafcadio Hearn also known as Koizumi Yakumo, portrays those who were left behind in the rapidly Westernizing Meiji era. At its heart is a woman captivated by ghost stories and her foreign-born husband. Together, they share a life that seems ordinary yet delightfully odd. 15:15 asaichi Looking into topical information ranging from social issues to entertainment news through the eyes of the general public. 16:54 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 16:55 Exercise for Everyone An easy-to-do exercise program for everyone from children to the elderly. 17:00 News & Weather The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information. 17:05 Project X: The Challengers-New Beginnings "Yakushiji Kondo Reconstruction" Project X returns for the first time in 18 years. The former series featured people involved in project related to the Japanese industry and contemporary history. The new series focuses on people in the “Lost Era” following the collapse of the bubble economy. In every era, there are always those take on challenges. Even without receiving praise or being in the spotlight, some dedicate themselves t 17:53 Mini Program 17:55 Darwin's Amazing Animals "Horse" (R) 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. 18:23 Delicious Japan! Japan boasts a wide variety of fresh produce and quality food. Find out how and where it's all made. Plus: master chefs reveal their special recipes! 18:46 Mini Program 18:50 Songs for Everyone A song program where children can sing along by reading the lyrics on the screen. 18:56 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 19:00 News The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo. 19:20 This World is Filled with Wants 5min. 19:25 Koh Kentetsu's Food Travelogue in Japan mini 19:30 Drama Serial "Massan" Encore Ep. 10 Masaharu (Tamayama Tetsuji), who travels alone to Scotland to learn the art of whisky making, meets Ellie (Charlotte Kate Fox) and falls in love. Masaharu dreams of creating Japan's first domestically produced whisky, while Ellie, who has left her homeland and come to Japan for the first time, faces a series of challenges. This is the story of love and adventure as Massan and Ellie, united by the 19:45 Drama Serial "The Ghost Writer's Wife" Ep. 70 (R) The 113th Drama Serial, inspired by the lives of Koizumi Setsu and Lafcadio Hearn also known as Koizumi Yakumo, portrays those who were left behind in the rapidly Westernizing Meiji era. At its heart is a woman captivated by ghost stories and her foreign-born husband. Together, they share a life that seems ordinary yet delightfully odd. 20:00 News The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo. 20:05 News Around Japan Program introduces the latest news from all over Japan. 21:50 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 21:55 World Music Album A 5-minute music program introducing classical music. 22:00 News & Weather The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information. 22:10 Chinese Navi If you have any interests in Chinese community, join us to study the Chinese language! 22:30 RAMEN JAPAN 15min. 22:45 Life Force 10min. 22:55 Choices on How to Deal with Illness (R) Offering tips on how to take most appropriate option when one becomes ill by referring examples. 23:40 Documentary on Popular Writers and Their Cats (R) 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.
2026-01-09 00:05 Mini Program 00:10 Blue & Yellow 10min 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. 00:20 Peek-a-boo Bringing out potential and capability of children aged 0 to 2 years by stimulating their feelings with pictures and sound. 00:35 With Mother This children's program includes a puppet show, cartoon, music, and gymnastics in which children can participate. 00:59 1-Minute Anime: Songs for SDGs Let's learn about SDGs while singing along! A selected goal out of 17 will be introduced in each one-minute song with animation. 01:00 News (B) 01:10 Kid's Discovery 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. 01:25 Whiz-Kids TV 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! 01:56 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 02:00 NHK News 7 (B) NHK's core news program wrapping up the day's events in an easy to understand way. 02:30 Tokyo Local Information NETADORI! A program probing into the truth behind the news related to the Tokyo Metropolitan area. 02:57 Trivia Quizzes--You'll Get Scolded by Chiko-chan! Let's learn trivia of things we do unconsciously in our daily lives with "Chiko-chan," a five-year-old virtual girl who asks adults simple questions one after another! 03:43 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world. 03:45 NHK News 845 Today's latest metropolitan area news and weather information program. 04:00 News Watch 9 (B) NHK's mainstay evening news program. 05:00 Document 72 Hours This is an unusual program series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations. 05:30 Somewhere Street A close-up look at cities worldwide, as seen by a walking tourist. Viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that only possible on foot. 06:30 News Commentary NHK news commentators give their views on current issues. 06:40 News & Weather The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information. 06:45 International News Report 2026 An international news program providing in-depth report on what is happening around the world. (Dual audio when available). 07:29 World Weather Weather information of the different areas around the world.