NHK World TV

2026-03-25

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and trends coexist, while uncovering surprises along the way.

02:00 Newsline Asia 24

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

02:30 Direct Talk

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

02:45 Japan's Top Inventions

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

03:00 Newsline Asia 24

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

03:30 Frontrunners

The filmmaker illuminates top-level professionals who are at the forefront of their fields and interviews them about their work, inspiration and experiences.

04:00 NHK Newsline

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

04:30 Kabuki Kool

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

05:00 NHK Newsline

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

05:30 Science View

A faster and more accurate weather radar system provides instantaneous full three-dimensional images of storm cloud activity 10km up into the sky, promising more precise weather forecasting.

06:00 NHK News 7

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

06:30 Dive in Tokyo

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and trends coexist, while uncovering surprises along the way.

07:00 Newsroom Tokyo

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

07:28 Direct Talk

Saito Kentaro talks about what fireworks mean to him and how his team won the bronze trophy at the prestigious Montreal International Fireworks Competition.

07:43 Hit the Road 5minutes

07:48 A Culture Built with Wood

The filmmakers shed light on the eco-friendly charcoal production in Kishu, Japan, highlighting the process of cutting down suitable trees while promoting forest regrowth.

07:55 Ukiyoe Edo-Life

The filmmakers explore a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics.

08:00 Newsroom Tokyo

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

08:30 Direct Talk

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

08:45 Japan's Top Inventions

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

09:00 NHK Newsline

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

09:30 Frontrunners

The filmmaker illuminates top-level professionals who are at the forefront of their fields and interviews them about their work, inspiration and experiences.

10:00 NHK Newsline

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

10:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo

More than 100 kinds of turnips are produced in Japan; traditional turnip cuisine; pickled turnips; French cuisine that incorporates turnips.

11:00 NHK Newsline

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

11:30 Dive in Tokyo

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and trends coexist, while uncovering surprises along the way.

12:00 NHK Newsline

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

12:30 Kabuki Kool

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

13:00 NHK Newsline

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

13:30 Direct Talk

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

13:45 Japan's Top Inventions

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

14:00 Newsroom Tokyo

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

14:28 Direct Talk

Saito Kentaro talks about what fireworks mean to him and how his team won the bronze trophy at the prestigious Montreal International Fireworks Competition.

14:43 Hit the Road 5minutes

14:48 A Culture Built with Wood

The filmmakers shed light on the eco-friendly charcoal production in Kishu, Japan, highlighting the process of cutting down suitable trees while promoting forest regrowth.

14:55 Ukiyoe Edo-Life

15:00 Biz Stream

The hosts share the latest stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations while discussing their global impact from multiple perspectives.

15:30 Frontrunners

The filmmaker illuminates top-level professionals who are at the forefront of their fields and interviews them about their work, inspiration and experiences.

16:00 NHK Newsline

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

16:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo

More than 100 kinds of turnips are produced in Japan; traditional turnip cuisine; pickled turnips; French cuisine that incorporates turnips.

17:00 NHK Newsline

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

17:30 Dive in Tokyo

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and trends coexist, while uncovering surprises along the way.

18:00 NHK Newsline

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

18:30 Direct Talk

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

18:45 Japan's Top Inventions

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

19:00 NHK Newsline

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

19:30 Kabuki Kool

Exploring the world of Kabuki, featuring modern themes and Kabuki's creative staging.

20:00 NHK Newsline

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

20:30 Core Kyoto

The host learns about shamisen, a three-stringed Japanese musical instrument, and examines how the locals try to keep its music alive.

21:00 NHK Newsline

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

21:30 Spiritual Explorers

For 800 years, the Ogasawara family has taught Japanese etiquette through daily actions, learning how this cultivates self-awareness and understanding of others.

21:55 Time-Lapse Japan

The filmmaker explores the rich ecosystem of the Kii Mountains, their dynamic landscapes and the rock formations created by a volcanic eruption.

22:00 NHK Newsline

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

22:30 Japanology Plus

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974; each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

23:00 NHK Newsline

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

23:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo

More than 100 kinds of turnips are produced in Japan; traditional turnip cuisine; pickled turnips; French cuisine that incorporates turnips.

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