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Featuring distinguished programs ranging from entertainment shows to documentaries.

Pre-recorded concert held at public halls and civic centers around Japan. The best of the singers will sing from good old Japanese songs to current popular songs and they also host the program.

This series features the best of entertainment in a superb line-up of documentaries.

Each week, a particular sweet and its recipe will be introduced along with various topics about the sweet.

German architect Karl and his wife Tina have revived many abandoned houses in Niigata Prefecture. The program depicts the lives of people who are connecting with each other in their affluent nature.

Railroad photographer Nakai Seiya goes on a railway journey across Japan and introduces the allure of local areas through his eyes.

Haiku poet Natsui Itsuki sets 'Haiku Post' across Japan. She selects unique works from among them, and invites the authors of those haiku to share their intentions, memories, and life stories.

A children's program comprised of fun stories, songs as well as gymnastic exercises which can be enjoyed together with fathers.

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

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

Curious fairies 'Nosy' create unique works using their imaginations, inspired by interesting phenomena and materials they found in the world of humans.

Who is Japan's most popular comedian among children? This is a comedy battle in which 80 elementary students decide the winner by tossing balls to the basket of their favorite performer.

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

The series explores the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Japan.

Murasaki Shikibu, the heroine of this story, wrote the bestseller 'The Tale of Genji,' transcending a thousand years during the Heian period.

Featuring distinguished programs ranging from entertainment shows to documentaries.

A documentary based on timely subjects famous for its dignity and in-depth reporting.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

Himura Yuki visits 'people in need of transportation' all over Japan. His beloved vehicle 'Himu Bus' carries passengers and feelings to their destination.

This series features the best of entertainment in a superb line-up of documentaries.

This series features the best of entertainment in a superb line-up of documentaries.

Featuring distinguished programs ranging from entertainment shows to documentaries.

Based on letters sent in by viewers, actor Hino Shohei goes on a bicycle journey across Japan in search for the unforgettable sceneries deeply engraved in their hearts.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

Wraps-up Sunday's sporting events with a guest commentator for an easy to understand approach to sports news.

Haiku poet Natsui Itsuki sets 'Haiku Post' across Japan, and receives 'your piece of Haiku'! She selects unique works and invites the authors of those haiku to share their intentions and life stories.

Featuring distinguished programs ranging from entertainment shows to documentaries.

A song program where children can sing along by reading the lyrics on the screen.

Special programs ranging from entertainment shows to documentaries will be shown.

Cockroaches, Carbon dioxide, Unwanted hair... Villains are anathema to the public as being 'dirty, noxious, and ugly.' But even villains have a point they want you to hear!

A scientific information program which explains the latest research, disasters and accidents from scientific aspects with a virtual set in the studio.

A variety program exploring the mysterious world of fish with the fish expert Sakana-kun.

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

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

Murasaki Shikibu, the heroine of this story, wrote the bestseller 'The Tale of Genji,' transcending a thousand years during the Heian period.

Making full use of drama-style presentation and visualization techniques, the program explains complex social phenomena in a simple easy to understand manner.

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.

In the early Showa era, Japan's first women's law school opens, Inotsume Tomoko gains nationwide attention as one of the first female lawyers in the country.

Looking into topical information ranging from social issues to entertainment news through the eyes of the general public.