2026-01-23 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Core Kyoto 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Today's Close-up 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ). 02:57 Sumopedia 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:30 Asia Insight Large-scale development in Hong Kong's northern area is building a high-tech industrial base, boosting the economy and jobs. Though mainlanders hold high expectations, some locals face eviction. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Today's Close-up 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Kansai Deeper Small octopus balls cooked on grills have engendered a food culture unto their own and are Osaka's leading soul food. Explore the essence of Osaka that prizes tasty, affordable, and satisfying food. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Japan Railway Journal See the unique ideas and technologies applied to the recovery of nearly 4070km of destroyed railway network, and discover the railway museum where visitors can drive a real electric locomotive. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ). 07:57 Sumopedia 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Asia Insight Large-scale development in Hong Kong's northern area is building a high-tech industrial base, boosting the economy and jobs. Though mainlanders hold high expectations, some locals face eviction. 09:00 Newsline Asia 24 09:30 Today's Close-up 10:00 Newsline Asia 24 10:30 Kansai Deeper Small octopus balls cooked on grills have engendered a food culture unto their own and are Osaka's leading soul food. Explore the essence of Osaka that prizes tasty, affordable, and satisfying food. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ). 11:57 Sumopedia 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:30 Japan Railway Journal See the unique ideas and technologies applied to the recovery of nearly 4070km of destroyed railway network, and discover the railway museum where visitors can drive a real electric locomotive. 13:00 NHK News 7 13:30 Asia Insight Large-scale development in Hong Kong's northern area is building a high-tech industrial base, boosting the economy and jobs. Though mainlanders hold high expectations, some locals face eviction. 14:00 Newsroom Tokyo 14:28 Direct Talk Kimura Masahiko is a legend of the bonsai world who has won the Prime Minister's Award, one of the industry's highest honors, 27 times. He talks about creating original works that break the mold. 14:43 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 14:55 Chatroom Japan "Homework Challenges." Elsa is from the Faroe Islands. Her two children attend a Japanese public school. She feels sad that she cannot always help them because of language issues. 15:00 Newsroom Tokyo 15:30 Today's Close-up 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Kansai Deeper Small octopus balls cooked on grills have engendered a food culture unto their own and are Osaka's leading soul food. Explore the essence of Osaka that prizes tasty, affordable, and satisfying food. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Design X Stories Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. On the Sea of Japan coast, the Tottori Sand Dunes create unique, everchanging views. Our design hunt explores a culture with deep roots in the natural world. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:30 Asia Insight Large-scale development in Hong Kong's northern area is building a high-tech industrial base, boosting the economy and jobs. Though mainlanders hold high expectations, some locals face eviction. 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ). 19:57 Sumopedia 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:30 Today's Close-up 21:00 Newsroom Tokyo 21:28 Direct Talk Kimura Masahiko is a legend of the bonsai world who has won the Prime Minister's Award, one of the industry's highest honors, 27 times. He talks about creating original works that break the mold. 21:43 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 21:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life We break down a print that warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once: Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways. 22:00 Medical Frontiers Biologic drugs, made mainly from antibodies, have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. We explore their mechanisms and potential. 22:30 Kansai Deeper Small octopus balls cooked on grills have engendered a food culture unto their own and are Osaka's leading soul food. Explore the essence of Osaka that prizes tasty, affordable, and satisfying food. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 Design X Stories Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. On the Sea of Japan coast, the Tottori Sand Dunes create unique, everchanging views. Our design hunt explores a culture with deep roots in the natural world.
2026-01-24 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Asia Insight Large-scale development in Hong Kong's northern area is building a high-tech industrial base, boosting the economy and jobs. Though mainlanders hold high expectations, some locals face eviction. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Today's Close-up 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Chatroom Japan "Homework Challenges." Elsa is from the Faroe Islands. Her two children attend a Japanese public school. She feels sad that she cannot always help them because of language issues. 02:15 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers. 02:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ). 02:57 Sumopedia 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 Documentary 360 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 Special Program 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 Cycle Around Japan 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Design X Stories Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. On the Sea of Japan coast, the Tottori Sand Dunes create unique, everchanging views. Our design hunt explores a culture with deep roots in the natural world. 06:40 Design Ah! Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An episode on Entrances. 06:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives! 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to kiru, or "to wear." Explore the unique culture behind them. 07:20 The Seasons Of Yamato 07:25 Ukiyoe Edo-life We break down a print that warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once: Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways. 07:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ). 07:57 Sumopedia 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 Special Program 08:40 Bosai: An Educational Journey 08:55 Design Museum Japan NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 Documentary 360 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 Special Program 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:10 Grand Sumo Tournament Suivez des combats de sumo, un sport japonais vieux de plus de 1500 ans, et inspiré de la tradition religieuse shintoïste. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 Design X Stories Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. On the Sea of Japan coast, the Tottori Sand Dunes create unique, everchanging views. Our design hunt explores a culture with deep roots in the natural world. 12:40 Design Ah! Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An episode on Entrances. 12:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives! 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 Cycle Around Japan 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 Special Program 14:40 Bosai: An Educational Journey 14:55 Design Museum Japan NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 Documentary 360 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 Special Program 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 Darwin's Amazing Animals 17:35 Time-lapse Japan Nikko, in Tochigi Prefecture, is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes. The ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous. See the widely beloved Nikko through time-lapse photography. 17:40 Design Ah! Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An episode on Entrances. 17:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives! 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 Cycle Around Japan 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to kiru, or "to wear." Explore the unique culture behind them. 19:20 The Seasons Of Yamato 19:25 Ukiyoe Edo-life We break down a print that warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once: Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways. 19:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ). 19:57 Sumopedia 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:10 Special Program 20:40 Bosai: An Educational Journey 20:55 Design Museum Japan NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:10 Documentary 360 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:10 Special Program 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:10 Darwin's Amazing Animals 23:35 Time-lapse Japan Nikko, in Tochigi Prefecture, is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes. The ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous. See the widely beloved Nikko through time-lapse photography. 23:40 Design Ah! Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An episode on Entrances. 23:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives!
2026-01-25 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 Cycle Around Japan 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 Special Program 01:40 Bosai: An Educational Journey 01:55 Design Museum Japan NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to kiru, or "to wear." Explore the unique culture behind them. 02:20 The Seasons Of Yamato 02:25 Ukiyoe Edo-life We break down a print that warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once: Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways. 02:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ). 02:57 Sumopedia