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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. The program also features dance performances of quotes from the world's great figures, visits schools to interact with children, and introduces classical performing arts and songs, making it enjoyable for both children and adults.

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.

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.

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.

This is a variety show where the program director Kawashima Akira selects only the proposals he truly wants to see from among numerous, personality-packed submissions by comedians, and joyfully discusses their pilot versions with his advisers while creating a new TV program.

NHK news commentators give their views on current issues.

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

An international news program providing in-depth report on what is happening around the world. (Dual audio when available).

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.

Each week, a particular sweet and its recipe will be introduced along with various topics about the sweet.

With musical actor Inoue Yoshio as MC, the show highlights versatile talented artists, from enka and pop singers to musical actors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The 114th drama serial follows two women, Rin (Mikami Ai) and Naomi (Kosaka Juri), who paved the way for nursing in the Meiji era. Each carries her own struggles, yet together they support one another as they race to protect the wounded and vulnerable, often standing up against powerful forces. Through conflicts and hardships, the two gradually grow. No matter which way the wind blows, this unconv

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.

The 114th drama serial follows two women, Rin (Mikami Ai) and Naomi (Kosaka Juri), who paved the way for nursing in the Meiji era. Each carries her own struggles, yet together they support one another as they race to protect the wounded and vulnerable, often standing up against powerful forces. Through conflicts and hardships, the two gradually grow. No matter which way the wind blows, this unconv

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

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 news and nationwide weather information.

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

The program flexibly probes into a wide range of topics from the NHK's unique point of view.

This is a variety show where the program director Kawashima Akira selects only the proposals he truly wants to see from among numerous, personality-packed submissions by comedians, and joyfully discusses their pilot versions with his advisers while creating a new TV program.

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.

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

The 114th drama serial follows two women, Rin (Mikami Ai) and Naomi (Kosaka Juri), who paved the way for nursing in the Meiji era. Each carries her own struggles, yet together they support one another as they race to protect the wounded and vulnerable, often standing up against powerful forces. Through conflicts and hardships, the two gradually grow. No matter which way the wind blows, this unconv

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.

A 5-minute music program introducing classical music.

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

Difficult to understand medical care is easily explained in this program as well as tips on healthcare.

Specialists from different fields will make commentaries on current event issues.

A fun ninja drama where parents and children can explore emotional growth together! The story follows Shinobi, an elementary school ninja, as she teams up with Popomaru -- the playful spirit of emotions -- to learn a creative way of understanding feelings and building positive relationships with those around her. Join her on an exciting journey to discover how to handle emotions with skill and joy

A journey to the different places around Japan.

Curious fairies "Nosy" create unique works using their imaginations, inspired by interesting phenomena and materials they found in the world of humans. Let's express your idea through creation with Nosy, as you think and explore.

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

Children search for wonders worldwide and challenge themselves to communicate with foreigners in English through puppet shows, games, animation, and more. Have fun and learn English naturally with a witch, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu!

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.

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.

In this brand-new series, the TV Warriors team up with viewers to raise and help a unique character evolve. Through a variety of challenges, the kids strive not to grow for the sake of someone else, but to grow for themselves.

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 best of the singers will perform on the gorgeous stage with relays from various places in Japan.

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.

Set at a convenience store in Mojiko, Kitakyushu, this story follows an unlikely pair: a strikingly handsome manager and a wild, enigmatic man who seems able to handle anything. Together, they take on impossible problems, unfolding a tale filled with humor, mystery, and heartfelt human drama.

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. Sharing sympathetic voices and ideas gathered from parenting families across the country, we work together to find solutions.

NHK news commentators give their views on current issues.

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

An international news program providing in-depth report on what is happening around the world. (Dual audio when available).

Weather information of the different areas around the world.