2026-03-16 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 Ramen Japan Yamagata tops Japan in ramen spending! Savor fiery miso ramen, and shoyu ramen with delicate seafood broth! 00:25 Core Kyoto Mini Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark. 00:30 Easy Japanese For Work Ngoc-san, from Vietnam, wants to help a new coworker sitting next to him and become a great senior, Senpai. To know and understand the proper way, Ngoc-san will tackle a role-play. 00:45 Zero Waste Life Gardener Yamashita Rikito collects plants with nowhere to go, that must be removed for demolition or renovation, and finds them new homes; saving them while saving those who give them up from regret. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 On the EDGE Exclusive footage takes you inside Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. As residents are compelled to change citizenship, and even identity, they face stark choices: to adapt, remain silent, or resist. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Herbal Symphony 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 Cycle Around Japan 03:40 The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends 03:50 Programme non communiqué 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 J-Melo Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week: a special packed with anisong fan favorites. Plus, popular anisong act MYTH & ROID are in the studio to chat and perform. 04:40 Little Charo This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-10. 04:50 Japanology Plus Mini As the need for circular economies grows, there's an increasing focus on repair. We see broken appliances being rebuilt at the circuit-board level and old clothes being given creative makeovers. 04:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan Kuro fearlessly patrols the rugged and rocky Tojinbo Cliffs and the nearby shopping street. Quu lives at a lacquerware workshop. She makes her owner's legs fall asleep when she sits on his lap! 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 Ramen Japan Yamagata tops Japan in ramen spending! Savor fiery miso ramen, and shoyu ramen with delicate seafood broth! 05:25 Core Kyoto Mini In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities. People pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith. 05:30 Easy Japanese For Work Ngoc-san, from Vietnam, wants to help a new coworker sitting next to him and become a great senior, Senpai. To know and understand the proper way, Ngoc-san will tackle a role-play. 05:45 Zero Waste Life Gardener Yamashita Rikito collects plants with nowhere to go, that must be removed for demolition or renovation, and finds them new homes; saving them while saving those who give them up from regret. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 The World Heritage Sites In Japan Mt. Fuji is Japan's tallest and most famous peak. It has long inspired awe and terror, and is a source of artistic inspiration. Join us to explore the iconic beauty of this famous mountain. 06:25 Time-lapse Japan Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Homes. 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 07:10 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. 07:15 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Each year, 20 million people are displaced by climate change. If nothing is done, these "climate refugees" will number 216 million by 2050. We examine footage of problem areas and the latest research. 07:25 Design Museum Japan Niigata / Nishizawa Ryue (architect) In a coastal district, boat builders used their skills to make houses. Nishizawa considers how architecture is affected by a community's terrain and values. 07:30 A Mile in Your Shoes NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 07:55 Trails To Oishii Tokyo Mini We focus on moyashi, or bean sprouts. They may not look like much, but they're packed with vitamins and minerals. They're easy to use, and most importantly, affordable. This lends to their popularity. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 Time-lapse Japan The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Dogu. 08:15 Bosai: An Educational Journey We look at Self-Defense Forces disaster prep, including their response team's special equipment and techniques, and a new tsunami prediction system. 08:30 Activate Your Japanese 08:45 Culture Crossroads 08:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan March 2026 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Throughout the month, NHK World-Japan will show programs looking at the present and future of the disaster-hit areas. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Seasoning the Seasons 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Biz Stream Connecting Craftsmen: This episode explores how Japan's local factories are using modern tech to pass on skills and share resources. 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 A Mile in Your Shoes NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 12:55 Trails To Oishii Tokyo Mini We focus on moyashi, or bean sprouts. They may not look like much, but they're packed with vitamins and minerals. They're easy to use, and most importantly, affordable. This lends to their popularity. 13:00 Newsline Asia 24 13:30 Activate Your Japanese 13:45 Culture Crossroads 13:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan March 2026 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Throughout the month, NHK World-Japan will show programs looking at the present and future of the disaster-hit areas. 14:00 Newsline Asia 24 14:30 Seasoning the Seasons 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 Biz Stream Connecting Craftsmen: This episode explores how Japan's local factories are using modern tech to pass on skills and share resources. 17:00 NHK News 7 17:30 A Mile in Your Shoes NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 17:55 Trails To Oishii Tokyo Mini We focus on moyashi, or bean sprouts. They may not look like much, but they're packed with vitamins and minerals. They're easy to use, and most importantly, affordable. This lends to their popularity. 18:00 Newsroom Tokyo 18:28 Direct Talk Murase Hidehiro trains search-and-rescue dogs to save lives in disaster areas around the world. He talks about the importance of having dogs that are specifically able to respond to disasters in Asia. 18:43 Herbal Symphony 18:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life A dapper young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye. From the way they're looking at each other, it's clear that there's something going on between them. 19:00 Newsroom Tokyo 19:30 Activate Your Japanese 19:45 Culture Crossroads 19:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan March 2026 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Throughout the month, NHK World-Japan will show programs looking at the present and future of the disaster-hit areas. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:30 Seasoning the Seasons 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Medical Frontiers GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 A Mile in Your Shoes NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 22:55 Trails To Oishii Tokyo Mini We focus on moyashi, or bean sprouts. They may not look like much, but they're packed with vitamins and minerals. They're easy to use, and most importantly, affordable. This lends to their popularity. 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
2026-03-17 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Activate Your Japanese 00:45 Culture Crossroads 00:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan March 2026 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Throughout the month, NHK World-Japan will show programs looking at the present and future of the disaster-hit areas. 01:00 Newsroom Tokyo 01:28 Direct Talk Murase Hidehiro trains search-and-rescue dogs to save lives in disaster areas around the world. He talks about the importance of having dogs that are specifically able to respond to disasters in Asia. 01:43 Herbal Symphony In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history. 01:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life A dapper young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye. From the way they're looking at each other, it's clear that there's something going on between them. 02:00 Japan in Focus In a town nearly destroyed by the 2011 tsunami, fishermen who helped rebuild now face a second disaster as climate change and warmer seas threaten their future. 02:30 Seasoning the Seasons 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:30 Medical Frontiers GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 A Mile in Your Shoes NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 04:55 Trails To Oishii Tokyo Mini We focus on moyashi, or bean sprouts. They may not look like much, but they're packed with vitamins and minerals. They're easy to use, and most importantly, affordable. This lends to their popularity. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Activate Your Japanese 05:45 Culture Crossroads 05:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan March 2026 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Throughout the month, NHK World-Japan will show programs looking at the present and future of the disaster-hit areas. 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 Journeys in Japan Dean Newcombe explores Kushimoto, the southernmost town on Japan's main island, which is home to geological wonders, rich marine habitats-including sea turtles, warm people, and riveting festivals. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Dining with the Chef A twist on a regular steak. Chef Saito introduces a dish infused with the aroma of Japanese cedar, creating a distinctly Japanese flavor that delights the palate. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Document 72 Hours Up to 12,000 vehicles pass through a service area on Awaji Island every day. People stop for a break at the food court, observation deck or even the Ferris wheel. We find out where they're headed. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Medical Frontiers GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment. 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 Journeys in Japan Dean Newcombe explores Kushimoto, the southernmost town on Japan's main island, which is home to geological wonders, rich marine habitats-including sea turtles, warm people, and riveting festivals. 13:00 Newsline Asia 24 13:30 Dining with the Chef A twist on a regular steak. Chef Saito introduces a dish infused with the aroma of Japanese cedar, creating a distinctly Japanese flavor that delights the palate. 14:00 Newsline Asia 24 14:30 Document 72 Hours Up to 12,000 vehicles pass through a service area on Awaji Island every day. People stop for a break at the food court, observation deck or even the Ferris wheel. We find out where they're headed. 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 Medical Frontiers GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment. 17:00 NHK News 7 17:30 Journeys in Japan Dean Newcombe explores Kushimoto, the southernmost town on Japan's main island, which is home to geological wonders, rich marine habitats-including sea turtles, warm people, and riveting festivals. 18:00 Newsroom Tokyo 18:28 Direct Talk In 2024, Miyakoshi Akiko won a New York Times' Best Illustrated Children's Book Award. We see how she creates art, using charcoal and watercolors. And we discover the inspiration behind her work. 18:43 Herbal Symphony 18:55 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. 19:00 Newsroom Tokyo 19:30 Dining with the Chef A twist on a regular steak. Chef Saito introduces a dish infused with the aroma of Japanese cedar, creating a distinctly Japanese flavor that delights the palate. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:30 Document 72 Hours Up to 12,000 vehicles pass through a service area on Awaji Island every day. People stop for a break at the food court, observation deck or even the Ferris wheel. We find out where they're headed. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Science View Japan's glaciologists have studied snow composition for nearly a century, and have recently developed methods such as a simulation model that reveal its connection to climate change. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Journeys in Japan Dean Newcombe explores Kushimoto, the southernmost town on Japan's main island, which is home to geological wonders, rich marine habitats-including sea turtles, warm people, and riveting festivals. 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
2026-03-18 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Dining with the Chef A twist on a regular steak. Chef Saito introduces a dish infused with the aroma of Japanese cedar, creating a distinctly Japanese flavor that delights the palate. 01:00 Newsroom Tokyo 01:28 Direct Talk In 2024, Miyakoshi Akiko won a New York Times' Best Illustrated Children's Book Award. We see how she creates art, using charcoal and watercolors. And we discover the inspiration behind her work. 01:43 Herbal Symphony 01:55 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. 02:00 Instruments of a Beating Heart 02:30 Document 72 Hours Up to 12,000 vehicles pass through a service area on Awaji Island every day. People stop for a break at the food court, observation deck or even the Ferris wheel. We find out where they're headed. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:30 Science View Japan's glaciologists have studied snow composition for nearly a century, and have recently developed methods such as a simulation model that reveal its connection to climate change. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Journeys in Japan Dean Newcombe explores Kushimoto, the southernmost town on Japan's main island, which is home to geological wonders, rich marine habitats-including sea turtles, warm people, and riveting festivals. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Dining with the Chef A twist on a regular steak. Chef Saito introduces a dish infused with the aroma of Japanese cedar, creating a distinctly Japanese flavor that delights the palate. 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 Dive in Tokyo We visit Hamura in the upper reaches of the Tama River. In this tranquil town far west of the city center we trace the origins of Tokyo's water supply back to the age of the samurai, centuries ago. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Direct Talk In 2025, Ohtake Makiko won a NASA award for significant accomplishments relating to Solar System exploration science. She talks about investigating the birth of our planet and moon. 08:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: frozen food vending machines. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Frontrunners 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Science View Japan's glaciologists have studied snow composition for nearly a century, and have recently developed methods such as a simulation model that reveal its connection to climate change. 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 Dive in Tokyo We visit Hamura in the upper reaches of the Tama River. In this tranquil town far west of the city center we trace the origins of Tokyo's water supply back to the age of the samurai, centuries ago. 13:00 Newsline Asia 24 13:30 Direct Talk In 2025, Ohtake Makiko won a NASA award for significant accomplishments relating to Solar System exploration science. She talks about investigating the birth of our planet and moon. 13:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: frozen food vending machines. 14:00 Newsline Asia 24 14:30 Frontrunners 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 Science View Japan's glaciologists have studied snow composition for nearly a century, and have recently developed methods such as a simulation model that reveal its connection to climate change. 17:00 NHK News 7 17:30 Dive in Tokyo We visit Hamura in the upper reaches of the Tama River. In this tranquil town far west of the city center we trace the origins of Tokyo's water supply back to the age of the samurai, centuries ago. 18:00 Newsroom Tokyo 18:28 Direct Talk Since 2021, Yoshida Hirofumi has been principal guest conductor of the Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater in Ukraine. He talks about what he hopes to convey through music amid conflict. 18:43 Herbal Symphony 18:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible. 19:00 Newsroom Tokyo 19:30 Direct Talk In 2025, Ohtake Makiko won a NASA award for significant accomplishments relating to Solar System exploration science. She talks about investigating the birth of our planet and moon. 19:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: frozen food vending machines. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:30 Frontrunners 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Dive in Tokyo We visit Hamura in the upper reaches of the Tama River. In this tranquil town far west of the city center we trace the origins of Tokyo's water supply back to the age of the samurai, centuries ago. 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
2026-03-19 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Direct Talk In 2025, Ohtake Makiko won a NASA award for significant accomplishments relating to Solar System exploration science. She talks about investigating the birth of our planet and moon. 00:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: frozen food vending machines. 01:00 Newsroom Tokyo 01:28 Direct Talk Since 2021, Yoshida Hirofumi has been principal guest conductor of the Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater in Ukraine. He talks about what he hopes to convey through music amid conflict. 01:43 Herbal Symphony 01:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible. 02:00 Biz Stream Connecting Craftsmen: This episode explores how Japan's local factories are using modern tech to pass on skills and share resources. 02:30 Frontrunners 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Dive in Tokyo We visit Hamura in the upper reaches of the Tama River. In this tranquil town far west of the city center we trace the origins of Tokyo's water supply back to the age of the samurai, centuries ago. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Direct Talk In 2025, Ohtake Makiko won a NASA award for significant accomplishments relating to Solar System exploration science. She talks about investigating the birth of our planet and moon. 05:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: frozen food vending machines. 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 Backstage Japan Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex world. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Japanology Plus Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshining. We explore the skills and services in Japan's leather shoemaking industry. 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 Backstage Japan Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex world. 14:00 Newsline Asia 24 14:30 Japanology Plus Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshining. We explore the skills and services in Japan's leather shoemaking industry. 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 Sekiguchi Itaru helped to restore the pipe organ at Notre Dame in Paris, following the cathedral's fire in 2019. He tells us about his work, including the tuning and voicing of these instruments. 18:43 The Seasons Of Yamato 18:48 Hit the Road Let's see Japan by car! We'll be driving through Hiroshima Prefecture, with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, we'll make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you! 18:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue. What was terrorizing him? We examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids. 19:00 Newsroom Tokyo 19:30 Backstage Japan Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex world. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:30 Japanology Plus Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshining. We explore the skills and services in Japan's leather shoemaking industry. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Japan Railway Journal 2025 marks the 110th anniversary of Nagasaki Electric Tramway, which has long been a vital means of transportation for both residents and tourists. Discover the charm of Nagasaki's streetcars. 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
2026-03-20 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Backstage Japan Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex world. 01:00 Newsroom Tokyo 01:28 Direct Talk Sekiguchi Itaru helped to restore the pipe organ at Notre Dame in Paris, following the cathedral's fire in 2019. He tells us about his work, including the tuning and voicing of these instruments. 01:43 The Seasons Of Yamato 01:48 Hit the Road Let's see Japan by car! We'll be driving through Hiroshima Prefecture, with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, we'll make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you! 01:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue. What was terrorizing him? We examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids. 02:00 Hometown Stories 02:27 Satoyama Kitchen Diary 02:30 Japanology Plus Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshining. We explore the skills and services in Japan's leather shoemaking industry. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:30 Japan Railway Journal 2025 marks the 110th anniversary of Nagasaki Electric Tramway, which has long been a vital means of transportation for both residents and tourists. Discover the charm of Nagasaki's streetcars. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Core Kyoto 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Backstage Japan Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex world. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Somewhere Street Mini 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's only possible on foot. 06:25 Nun's Cookbook The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make sesame-covered taro dumplings. Simply mash up boiled taro, add cheese, sprinkle with sesame, and deep fry for some tasty autumn goodness. 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