2026-03-12 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 00:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: heat-resistant labels. 01:00 Newsroom Tokyo 01:28 Hit the Road NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 01:43 Trails To Oishii Tokyo Mini Wagyu captivates food lovers worldwide with fine marbling, melt-in-the-mouth texture, and rich aroma. Join us as we explore strict cattle management and the dishes that highlight wagyu's appeal. 01:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse, where the townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds. For them, these outings were about more than a good time. 02:00 Biz Stream 02:30 Frontrunners 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Dive in Tokyo Okachimachi is an area just north of Akihabara renowned for its jewelry district. Its story involves Buddhist craftspeople, American servicemen, and more recently, communities of foreign artisans. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 05:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: heat-resistant labels. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 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 ( ). 06:57 Sumopedia 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Core Kyoto 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Nhk World-japan Special Program 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Japanology Plus Once symbols of Japan's postwar growth, danchi housing complexes now face aging buildings and residents. We look at new initiatives that are reshaping and even revitalizing these communities. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 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 Core Kyoto 13:00 Newsline Asia 24 13:30 Nhk World-japan Special Program 14:00 Newsline Asia 24 14:30 Japanology Plus Once symbols of Japan's postwar growth, danchi housing complexes now face aging buildings and residents. We look at new initiatives that are reshaping and even revitalizing these communities. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:30 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 ( ). 15:57 Sumopedia 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 17:00 NHK News 7 17:30 Core Kyoto 18:00 Newsroom Tokyo 18:28 Direct Talk Afuso Michie is a Japanese-Brazilian woman who runs a center in Kanagawa Prefecture that offers Japanese language classes and other services which help foreign residents find their footing. 18:43 Trails To Oishii Tokyo Mini The key to tasty kiwi is a ripening process that takes place after harvest. Discover new varieties being developed in Kagawa, and feast your eyes on innovative dishes. 18:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P. 19:00 Newsroom Tokyo 19:30 Nhk World-japan Special Program 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:30 Japanology Plus Once symbols of Japan's postwar growth, danchi housing complexes now face aging buildings and residents. We look at new initiatives that are reshaping and even revitalizing these communities. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Japan Railway Journal Echigo Tokimeki Railway and Hokuetsu Express, both third-sector railways in Niigata Prefecture, have struggled since the Hokuriku Shinkansen was extended to Kanazawa. See their efforts to survive. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Core Kyoto 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 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 ( ). 23:57 Sumopedia
2026-03-13 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Nhk World-japan Special Program 01:00 Newsroom Tokyo 01:28 Direct Talk Afuso Michie is a Japanese-Brazilian woman who runs a center in Kanagawa Prefecture that offers Japanese language classes and other services which help foreign residents find their footing. 01:43 Trails To Oishii Tokyo Mini The key to tasty kiwi is a ripening process that takes place after harvest. Discover new varieties being developed in Kagawa, and feast your eyes on innovative dishes. 01:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P. 02:00 Hometown Stories 02:27 Satoyama Kitchen Diary 02:30 Japanology Plus Once symbols of Japan's postwar growth, danchi housing complexes now face aging buildings and residents. We look at new initiatives that are reshaping and even revitalizing these communities. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:30 Japan Railway Journal Echigo Tokimeki Railway and Hokuetsu Express, both third-sector railways in Niigata Prefecture, have struggled since the Hokuriku Shinkansen was extended to Kanazawa. See their efforts to survive. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Core Kyoto 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Nhk World-japan Special Program 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 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 ( ). 06:57 Sumopedia 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Asia Insight An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Instruments of a Beating Heart 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Young Engineers Decommissioning Fukushima Daiichi "Fukushima Daiichi: With safety as the top priority, the work to fully decommission the facility continues, with approximately 3,600 and 5,000 employees engaging in each day's operations. ". 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Japan Railway Journal Echigo Tokimeki Railway and Hokuetsu Express, both third-sector railways in Niigata Prefecture, have struggled since the Hokuriku Shinkansen was extended to Kanazawa. See their efforts to survive. 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 Asia Insight An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 13:00 Newsline Asia 24 13:30 Instruments of a Beating Heart 14:00 Newsline Asia 24 14:30 Young Engineers Decommissioning Fukushima Daiichi "Fukushima Daiichi: With safety as the top priority, the work to fully decommission the facility continues, with approximately 3,600 and 5,000 employees engaging in each day's operations. ". 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:30 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 ( ). 15:57 Sumopedia 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Japan Railway Journal Echigo Tokimeki Railway and Hokuetsu Express, both third-sector railways in Niigata Prefecture, have struggled since the Hokuriku Shinkansen was extended to Kanazawa. See their efforts to survive. 17:00 NHK News 7 17:30 Asia Insight An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 18:00 Newsroom Tokyo 18:28 Direct Talk 92-year-old sake brewer Noguchi Naohiko has made significant contributions to the sake industry over his seven-decade career. He talks about carrying on old traditions while innovating new ones. 18:43 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World The entire Earth is affected by climate change, occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before. This program uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact. 18:55 Chatroom Japan Chatroom Japan puts a spotlight on our diverse international community.We report on the issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan. 19:00 Newsroom Tokyo 19:30 Instruments of a Beating Heart 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:30 Young Engineers Decommissioning Fukushima Daiichi "Fukushima Daiichi: With safety as the top priority, the work to fully decommission the facility continues, with approximately 3,600 and 5,000 employees engaging in each day's operations. ". 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Design X Stories Today's theme: Vanishing Tools. As the rising age of artisans puts the survival of certain crafts at risk, we shine a light on the vanishing tools used to keep them alive, and their anonymous designs. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Asia Insight An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 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 ( ). 23:57 Sumopedia
2026-03-14 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Instruments of a Beating Heart 01:00 Newsroom Tokyo 01:28 Direct Talk 92-year-old sake brewer Noguchi Naohiko has made significant contributions to the sake industry over his seven-decade career. He talks about carrying on old traditions while innovating new ones. 01:43 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World The entire Earth is affected by climate change, occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before. This program uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact. 01:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life Summer is winding down, and tonight down by Edo Bay the streets are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers, and revelers. It's getting late, but this party is just getting started. 02:00 Medical Frontiers Japanese researchers are uncovering more and more of matcha's benefits, from improving sleep and cognitive function to easing depression and even boosting muscle mass. 02:30 Young Engineers Decommissioning Fukushima Daiichi "Fukushima Daiichi: With safety as the top priority, the work to fully decommission the facility continues, with approximately 3,600 and 5,000 employees engaging in each day's operations. ". 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:30 Design X Stories Today's theme: Vanishing Tools. As the rising age of artisans puts the survival of certain crafts at risk, we shine a light on the vanishing tools used to keep them alive, and their anonymous designs. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Asia Insight An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Instruments of a Beating Heart 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Chatroom Japan Chatroom Japan puts a spotlight on our diverse international community.We report on the issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan. 06:15 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: heat-resistant labels. 06:30 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 ( ). 06:57 Sumopedia