NHK WORLD TV

2026-01-23

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. (Senderinfo).

00:30 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. (Senderinfo).

01:00 NHK NEWSLINE

01:30 Grand Sumo Highlights

The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years becoming steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Watch these 23-stone behemoth Sumo battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual and spirituality. The Grand Sumo Highlights brings you the best clips from the most exciting matches in the ring between the greatest Sumo wrestlers of modern times comp

01:57 Sumopedia #2

The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years, steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Uncover the lives of these extraordinary athletes in this Japanese TV documentary show. Discover the techniques, disciplines, traditions, and training these 23-stone behemoth Sumo use in the battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual. Sumopedia delivers v

02:00 NHK NEWSLINE

02:30 Japan Railway Journal

After 42 years, JR West's Limited Express Yakumo has been renewed, boldly redesigned inside and out, with improvements made to the comfort and ride quality. Join us as we feature the new Yakumo. (Senderinfo).

03:00 NHK NEWS 7

News 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers (Senderinfo).

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. (Senderinfo).

04:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues. (Senderinfo).

04:28 Direct Talk #227

Direct Talk focuses on insightful interviews with outstanding people from different spheres of life. What drives the personalities who have changed our world? How did they develop their visions, what was their motivation, who was behind them, what difficulties did they have to overcome? Get inspired and motivated by leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are making a difference. (Send

04:43 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World

Climate change has begun to impact the food supply. In Japan, hotter summers and stronger typhoons are affecting rice. Researchers are now working to develop rice that can withstand such challenges. (Senderinfo).

04:55 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. (Senderinfo).

05:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO

05:30 Today's Close-Up

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. (Senderinfo).

06:00 NHK NEWSLINE

06:30 KANSAI DEEPER

07:00 NHK NEWSLINE

07:30 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. (Senderinfo).

08:00 NHK NEWSLINE

08:30 Asia Insight

09:00 NHK NEWSLINE

09:30 Grand Sumo Highlights

09:57 Sumopedia #3

10:00 NHK NEWSLINE

10:30 Today's Close-Up

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. (Senderinfo).

11:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO

11:28 Direct Talk #227

11:43 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World

11:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE

The traditional, everyday life of the inhabitants of Edo (Old Tokyo) lives on in the time-honoured woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e which were extremely popular during this period of Japanese history. Each episode of this show focuses on the story of an individual Ukiyo-e print and also reveals the way of life in Old Tokyo at this time as well as revealing the stories behind the images and the arti

12:00 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. (Senderinfo).

12:30 KANSAI DEEPER

13:00 NHK NEWSLINE<NY>

13:30 Design X Stories

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14:30 Asia Insight

15:00 NHK NEWSLINE<NY>

15:30 Today's Close-Up

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives. (Senderinfo).

16:00 NHK NEWSLINE<NY>

16:10 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. (Senderinfo).

16:15 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers. (Senderinfo).

16:30 Grand Sumo Highlights

16:57 Sumopedia #3

17:00 NHK NEWSLINE<NY>

17:10 Documentary 360

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond. (Senderinfo).

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18:10 NHK WORLD TV Special program

19:00 NHK NEWSLINE

19:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN

We visit the Goto Islands on Japan's western tip, meeting people with hospitality, like a couple passing on the history of hidden Christians and islanders trying to preserve their small community. (Senderinfo).

20:00 NHK NEWSLINE

20:10 Design X Stories

20:40 Design Ah neo

Design Ah! is a Japanese award-winning educational television show for children, exploring design concepts and encouraging children's creative thinking. Each episode is made out of a number of short video clips, that demonstrate different types of designs, using everyday objects that surround us as examples, from chairs to comic books. It invites kids to look and be aware of their environment, to

20:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives!

This program employs "mitateru," a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity. (Senderinfo).

21:00 NHK NEWSLINE

21:10 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. (Senderinfo).

21:20 The Seasons of Yamato

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons. (Senderinfo).

21:25 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE

21:30 Grand Sumo Highlights

21:57 Sumopedia #3

22:00 NHK NEWSLINE

22:10 NHK WORLD TV Special program

22:40 BOSAI: Science that Can Save Your Life

Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science. (Senderinfo).

22:55 DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN

Fukasawa Naoto (Product designer) visits Shimane. Red "Sekishu" roof tiles are perfectly suited to cold, snowy regions. Fukasawa considers design that embodies the community it comes from. (Senderinfo).

23:00 NHK NEWSLINE

23:10 Documentary 360

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond. (Senderinfo).

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