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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 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.

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.

NHK Special's iconic series "Unsolved Cases" becomes a standalone program! Through in-depth investigations, the series explores a wide range of cases—from historic incidents that shook society to mysterious local crimes that cast long shadows over communities, both in Japan and abroad. Each episode reveals the enduring impact of these cases on contemporary society and uncovers valuable lessons for

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.

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!

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

Introducing a variety of Omusubi (rice balls) that can be found in different parts of Japan, with introduction of their origins and ideas of how to eat them.

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.

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.

If you have any interests in Chinese community, join us to study the Chinese language!

Amid the issues that regional communities face, local people are rethinking about traditional values and exploring new ways to live together beyond generations. This is a travel documentary visiting affectionate lives of this country.

Enjoy sumo or Japanese wrestling live from four different cities, six times a year. (where applicable; main audio = Japanese, sub-audio = English).

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.

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.

NHK's core news program wrapping up the day's events in an easy to understand way.

A program probing into the truth behind the news related to the Tokyo Metropolitan area.

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!

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 an unusual program series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

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.

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.

Learn useful tips on gardening.

An up-to-date information on the recent matches of the Go competitions along with easy to understand explanation on the various moves and techniques.

This is a lecture program in which top runners in various fields as lecturers speak professionally and uniquely on themes that "must be shared now more than ever". What is the "unshakable intellect" that they have arrived at by overcoming the anxieties and setbacks of their youth? Every month, we invite participants to join us for live online lectures.

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.

Get familiar with Okinawa dialects by listening to folk tales and children's songs.

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.

NHK Special's iconic series "Unsolved Cases" becomes a standalone program! Through in-depth investigations, the series explores a wide range of cases—from historic incidents that shook society to mysterious local crimes that cast long shadows over communities, both in Japan and abroad. Each episode reveals the enduring impact of these cases on contemporary society and uncovers valuable lessons for

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!

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

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.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

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.

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!