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The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

Murasaki Shikibu wrote the bestseller 'The Tale of Genji,' transcending a thousand years during the Heian period. It is a tale of a woman who lived with unchanging love in an ever-changing world.

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

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

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

A family stage show with NHK characters Domo-kun and Nanami-chan interacting with guests and audience.

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

This children's program includes a puppet show, cartoon, music, and gymnastics in which children can participate.

Let's learn about SDGs while singing along! A selected goal out of 17 will be introduced in each one-minute song with animation.

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

An informational program that reveals Japan as it is by following incidents posted on local media such as local newspapers and business presses.

Each episode focuses on a word as a theme, exploring its meaning and history while discovering the charm of Japanese language.

Children search for wonders worldwide and challenge themselves to communicate with foreigners in English through puppet shows, games, animation, and more.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

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

In every era, there are always those take on challenges. The documentary delivers passion and courage right to you.

The show is MC-ed by comedian Hiroiki Ariyoshi, who hosts an NHK program on a regular basis for the first time.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

A Saturday night show presents the latest news on domestic and foreign affairs with reliable coverage and innovative presentation.

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.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

This live entertainment show delivers the latest music performances and information, and also connects with the audience making full use of social media.

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

Discover the magnetism of charismatic Japanese entertainers.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

Outsider artists are gaining recognition around the world. Although they create mainly for themselves, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.

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!

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.

Nyan-chu, a cat from the earth, introduces human lives and cultures to the aliens in outer space.

This children's program includes a puppet show, cartoon, music, and gymnastics in which children can participate.

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

Artist Inoue Ryo presents stories inspired by world art masterpieces through his unique songs and animations.

A documentary program targeting the younger generation, who are turning away from TV, produced and directed by young creators.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

Raised by two mothers, birth mother and foster mother, and nicknamed 'Audrey' by her father who has returned from America, Mizuki (Okamoto Aya) takes an interest in the world of film. Despite the parents' opposition, she becomes a bit-part actor, but after facing some setbacks, she decides to pursue a career as a film director. Set in Uzumasa, Kyoto, the story depicts her life and the history of f

In every era, there are always those take on challenges. The documentary delivers passion and courage right to you.

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

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

The latest up-to-date weather information.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

Fresh news and information to start off the morning. Specialized reporters and anchors will wake up the viewers with this live news program.

Enjoy the Japanese natural beauties and the many creatures which habitat there and discover the irreplaceable importance of nature.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

Children can learn the enjoyment of designing and the process of envisioning designs.

Experts in different fields, not restricting to politics or economics, will get to the heart of a certain subject making headline news in Japan.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

Introduce selected news and other information programs related to disasters and reconstructions with experts' comments. The program also focuses on ongoing projects to protect communities from disasters.

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

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

The long-awaited seventh series of the Samurai Drama 'Ooka Echizen,' a story about Ooka Tadasuke, a famous town magistrate in the Edo Period, otherwise known as Ooka Echizen, who supported Tokugawa Yoshimune , the 8th shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate.

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

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

A very popular live program on a Sunday afternoon held at different towns and cities around Japan. Guest singers will also join in for support.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

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

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

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

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 wrote the bestseller 'The Tale of Genji,' transcending a thousand years during the Heian period. It is a tale of a woman who lived with unchanging love in an ever-changing world.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

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

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

A series of drama with casts in the spotlight, for the end of your day.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

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.

A very popular live program on a Sunday afternoon held at different towns and cities around Japan. Guest singers will also join in for support.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

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.

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

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

Murasaki Shikibu wrote the bestseller 'The Tale of Genji,' transcending a thousand years during the Heian period. It is a tale of a woman who lived with unchanging love in an ever-changing world.

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, and the protagonist, Inotsume Tomoko(Ito Sairi), gains nationwide attention as one of the first female lawyers in the country. However, after facing wartime Japan's harsh realities and losing everything, she becomes a judge with her legal knowledge and dedicates herself to establishing the family court. She stands passionately for the

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.

In every era, there are always those take on challenges. The documentary delivers passion and courage right to you.

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.

Explore the unknown charms of the Tohoku region of northern Japan.

The story revolves around a high school girl, Kishimoto Nanami, and her family. One day, while Nanami is living her school days as a somewhat complicated girl, her mother Hitomi (Sakai Maki) informs her that her younger brother Sota (Aoi Yoshida), who has Down syndrome, may have shoplifted. What follows is a series of other unexpected events, including the death of her beloved father and life with

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

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

The commentators present trending news, its background, and engaging information related to daily life in an easy-to understand manner.

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

Eri (Kuninaka Ryoko), from Kohama island, Okinawa, moves to Tokyo to become a nurse while cherishing a childhood promise of marriage with Fumiya (Kohashi Kenji). After reuniting with Fumiya, who is now a doctor, they get married and return to their hometown to dedicate themselves to providing medical support for locals. Amid a life filled with hard work and joy, holding onto her grandmother's sayi

In the early Showa era, Japan's first women's law school opens, and the protagonist, Inotsume Tomoko(Ito Sairi), gains nationwide attention as one of the first female lawyers in the country. However, after facing wartime Japan's harsh realities and losing everything, she becomes a judge with her legal knowledge and dedicates herself to establishing the family court. She stands passionately for the

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.

Learn useful tips on gardening.

Offering tips on growing flowers and greens through an animated short story.

Specialists from different fields will make commentaries on current event issues.

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

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

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

Each episode focuses on a word as a theme, exploring its meaning and history while discovering the charm of Japanese language.

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.

The program flexibly probes into a wide range of topics from the NHK's unique point of view.

Veteran rakugo storyteller Shofukutei Tsurube travels across Japan with a personality, introducing families they meet along the way.

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.

The challenges we face today are similar to what our forerunners went through. The program searches for clues to solve problems, utilizing the wisdoms of historical figures.

A series of drama with casts in the spotlight, for the end of your day.

With Tamura Atsushi as MC and guest speakers, this talk show invites one couple each time to share their 'how we met' stories and discovers various ways to enjoy life!

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.

Tips on cooking for beginners.

Tips on cooking for beginners.

Tips on cooking for beginners.

Experts give advice to the questions and troubles from viewers about child-rearing.

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

A program introducing Japanese comic narratives performed by well-known comic storytellers.

Let's learn simple and easy-to-remember phrases, looking at a modern Europe that cherishes its history and traditions while pursuing a lifestyle that fits its stature.

A new type of English lesson that improves your English conversational skills in only 10 minutes a day using selected essential phrases from a database of over 100 million sample conversations.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

A dietary education program introducing tips for cooking and knowledge of ingredients while enjoying singing and dancing with humorous animation.

This program targets children aged 4 and 5, with an emphasis on education related to health, human relationships, environment, language and expressions to nurture their creativity.

This children's program includes a puppet show, cartoon, music, and gymnastics in which children can participate.

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization.

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

The program flexibly probes into a wide range of topics from the NHK's unique point of view.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

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

Raised by two mothers, birth mother and foster mother, and nicknamed 'Audrey' by her father who has returned from America, Mizuki (Okamoto Aya) takes an interest in the world of film. Despite the parents' opposition, she becomes a bit-part actor, but after facing some setbacks, she decides to pursue a career as a film director. Set in Uzumasa, Kyoto, the story depicts her life and the history of f

Veteran rakugo storyteller Shofukutei Tsurube travels across Japan with a personality, introducing families they meet along the way.

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, and the protagonist, Inotsume Tomoko(Ito Sairi), gains nationwide attention as one of the first female lawyers in the country. However, after facing wartime Japan's harsh realities and losing everything, she becomes a judge with her legal knowledge and dedicates herself to establishing the family court. She stands passionately for the

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.

Veteran rakugo storyteller Shofukutei Tsurube travels across Japan with a personality, introducing families they meet along the way.

The program flexibly probes into a wide range of topics from the NHK's unique point of view.

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

With Tamura Atsushi as MC and guest speakers, this talk show invites one couple each time to share their 'how we met' stories and discovers various ways to enjoy life!

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

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

The commentators present trending news, its background, and engaging information related to daily life in an easy-to understand manner.

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

Eri (Kuninaka Ryoko), from Kohama island, Okinawa, moves to Tokyo to become a nurse while cherishing a childhood promise of marriage with Fumiya (Kohashi Kenji). After reuniting with Fumiya, who is now a doctor, they get married and return to their hometown to dedicate themselves to providing medical support for locals. Amid a life filled with hard work and joy, holding onto her grandmother's sayi

In the early Showa era, Japan's first women's law school opens, and the protagonist, Inotsume Tomoko(Ito Sairi), gains nationwide attention as one of the first female lawyers in the country. However, after facing wartime Japan's harsh realities and losing everything, she becomes a judge with her legal knowledge and dedicates herself to establishing the family court. She stands passionately for the

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.

Enjoy learning various kinds of hobbies lectured by a master of the field. A new theme will be introduced every two months.

Specialists from different fields will make commentaries on current event issues.

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

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

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

Children search for wonders worldwide and challenge themselves to communicate with foreigners in English through puppet shows, games, animation, and more.

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.

The program flexibly probes into a wide range of topics from the NHK's unique point of view.

The best of the singers will perform on the gorgeous stage with relays from various places in Japan.

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.

The story revolves around a high school girl, Kishimoto Nanami, and her family. One day, while Nanami is living her school days as a somewhat complicated girl, her mother Hitomi (Sakai Maki) informs her that her younger brother Sota (Aoi Yoshida), who has Down syndrome, may have shoplifted. What follows is a series of other unexpected events, including the death of her beloved father and life with

A series of drama with casts in the spotlight, for the end of your day.

Let's enjoy learning about society with a new educational variety show suitable for children and adults!

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.

Cooking instructors will show all there is to know for a good hearty cooking.

The program introduces various Tanka created by viewers while learning and having fun with engaging guests.

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

Let's learn simple and easy-to-remember phrases, looking at a modern Europe that cherishes its history and traditions while pursuing a lifestyle that fits its stature.

A new type of English lesson that improves your English conversational skills in only 10 minutes a day using selected essential phrases from a database of over 100 million sample conversations.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

A dietary education program introducing tips for cooking and knowledge of ingredients while enjoying singing and dancing with humorous animation.

This program targets children aged 4 and 5, with an emphasis on education related to health, human relationships, environment, language and expressions to nurture their creativity.

This children's program includes a puppet show, cartoon, music, and gymnastics in which children can participate.

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.

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

The program flexibly probes into a wide range of topics from the NHK's unique point of view.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

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

Raised by two mothers, birth mother and foster mother, and nicknamed 'Audrey' by her father who has returned from America, Mizuki (Okamoto Aya) takes an interest in the world of film. Despite the parents' opposition, she becomes a bit-part actor, but after facing some setbacks, she decides to pursue a career as a film director. Set in Uzumasa, Kyoto, the story depicts her life and the history of f

The best of the singers will perform on the gorgeous stage with relays from various places in Japan.

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, and the protagonist, Inotsume Tomoko(Ito Sairi), gains nationwide attention as one of the first female lawyers in the country. However, after facing wartime Japan's harsh realities and losing everything, she becomes a judge with her legal knowledge and dedicates herself to establishing the family court. She stands passionately for the

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.

The best of the singers will perform on the gorgeous stage with relays from various places in Japan.

The program flexibly probes into a wide range of topics from the NHK's unique point of view.

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

Let's enjoy learning about society with a new educational variety show suitable for children and adults!

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

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

The commentators present trending news, its background, and engaging information related to daily life in an easy-to understand manner.

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

Eri (Kuninaka Ryoko), from Kohama island, Okinawa, moves to Tokyo to become a nurse while cherishing a childhood promise of marriage with Fumiya (Kohashi Kenji). After reuniting with Fumiya, who is now a doctor, they get married and return to their hometown to dedicate themselves to providing medical support for locals. Amid a life filled with hard work and joy, holding onto her grandmother's sayi

In the early Showa era, Japan's first women's law school opens, and the protagonist, Inotsume Tomoko(Ito Sairi), gains nationwide attention as one of the first female lawyers in the country. However, after facing wartime Japan's harsh realities and losing everything, she becomes a judge with her legal knowledge and dedicates herself to establishing the family court. She stands passionately for the

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.

Enjoy learning various kinds of hobbies lectured by a master of the field. A new theme will be introduced every two months.

Specialists from different fields will make commentaries on current event issues.

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

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

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

Artist Inoue Ryo presents stories inspired by world art masterpieces through his unique songs and animations.

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.

The program flexibly probes into a wide range of topics from the NHK's unique point of view.

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

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.

A historical documentary program starring an actor Sato Jiro as a boss of a history detective agency.

A series of drama with casts in the spotlight, for the end of your day.

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.

Featuring distinguished programs ranging from entertainment shows to documentaries.

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

Cooking instructors will show all there is to know for a good hearty cooking.

Focusing on enjoying Haiku, the program will introduce the various Haiku created by viewers.

Experience marvelous nature that you have never seen before. This program introduces ultimate forms of 'great nature' including ground, ocean, and natural phenomena of the earth that existed from 4.6 billion years ago.

Let's learn simple and easy-to-remember phrases, looking at a modern Europe that cherishes its history and traditions while pursuing a lifestyle that fits its stature.

A new type of English lesson that improves your English conversational skills in only 10 minutes a day using selected essential phrases from a database of over 100 million sample conversations.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

A dietary education program introducing tips for cooking and knowledge of ingredients while enjoying singing and dancing with humorous animation.

This program targets children aged 4 and 5, with an emphasis on education related to health, human relationships, environment, language and expressions to nurture their creativity.

This children's program includes a puppet show, cartoon, music, and gymnastics in which children can participate.

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks. Get to know useful travel tips!

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

The program flexibly probes into a wide range of topics from the NHK's unique point of view.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

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

Raised by two mothers, birth mother and foster mother, and nicknamed 'Audrey' by her father who has returned from America, Mizuki (Okamoto Aya) takes an interest in the world of film. Despite the parents' opposition, she becomes a bit-part actor, but after facing some setbacks, she decides to pursue a career as a film director. Set in Uzumasa, Kyoto, the story depicts her life and the history of f

There are things in the world that can be called "status symbols", such as the supreme wine "Romane Conti" and the "Stradivarius" violin. We embark on a reckless journey to experience these authentic treasures and encounter the secrets of legend, desire, and power that overflow from the symbols of status.

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, and the protagonist, Inotsume Tomoko(Ito Sairi), gains nationwide attention as one of the first female lawyers in the country. However, after facing wartime Japan's harsh realities and losing everything, she becomes a judge with her legal knowledge and dedicates herself to establishing the family court. She stands passionately for the

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.

There are things in the world that can be called "status symbols", such as the supreme wine "Romane Conti" and the "Stradivarius" violin. We embark on a reckless journey to experience these authentic treasures and encounter the secrets of legend, desire, and power that overflow from the symbols of status.

The program flexibly probes into a wide range of topics from the NHK's unique point of view.

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

Haiku poet Natsui Itsuki sets "Haiku Post" across Japan, and receives "your piece of Haiku"! She selects unique works from among them, and invites the authors of those haiku to share their intentions, memories, and life stories. ROLAND, the King of the Hosts, accompanies her as a partner on the trip.

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

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

The commentators present trending news, its background, and engaging information related to daily life in an easy-to understand manner.

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

Eri (Kuninaka Ryoko), from Kohama island, Okinawa, moves to Tokyo to become a nurse while cherishing a childhood promise of marriage with Fumiya (Kohashi Kenji). After reuniting with Fumiya, who is now a doctor, they get married and return to their hometown to dedicate themselves to providing medical support for locals. Amid a life filled with hard work and joy, holding onto her grandmother's sayi

In the early Showa era, Japan's first women's law school opens, and the protagonist, Inotsume Tomoko(Ito Sairi), gains nationwide attention as one of the first female lawyers in the country. However, after facing wartime Japan's harsh realities and losing everything, she becomes a judge with her legal knowledge and dedicates herself to establishing the family court. She stands passionately for the

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.

A small library in a quiet forest that can find you a book that answers your anxieties, worries, curiosities from among the countless books in the world. We help you find one with wonderful hints for your long journey.

Showcasing various programs and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN which provides the latest information on Japan and Asia to the global audience.

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

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

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

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

This program solves little mysteries we encounter in the town every day, making use of time-warping and clairvoyant power of the special goggle 'city-scope'.

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.

Featuring distinguished programs ranging from entertainment shows to documentaries.

Lunch ON! offers insights into working people of all kinds, by looking at their lunch. Discover what they eat as they strive to reach new heights!

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.

The music program, hosted by Oizumi Yo, presents the greatest hits of J-pop from the 1960s to the present with high-quality sound and footage.

Hoshi Shinichi wrote more than 1000 stories in his life, and they are still read by many people in the current generation. His short stories have the essences of mysterious science fiction, fantasy, and irony against human and society. This program depicts the world of his masterpieces in live-action drama.

An informational program that reveals Japan as it is by following incidents posted on local media such as local newspapers and business presses.

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)

A very popular live program on a Sunday afternoon held at different towns and cities around Japan. Guest singers will also join in for support.

A program offering helpful tips on child-rearing.

A program offering helpful tips on child-rearing.

A program offering helpful tips on child-rearing.

Cooking instructors will show all there is to know for a good hearty cooking.

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

Cafe influencer Haru visits Japanese old house cafes around the country and finds secret stories about the town and people back in the old days.

The program brings you the unknown world of heavy machineries around the world. In this episode, heavy machinery specialized for specific tasks appear in various parts of Japan.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

Each episode focuses on a word as a theme, exploring its meaning and history while discovering the charm of Japanese language.

This program targets children aged 4 and 5, with an emphasis on education related to health, human relationships, environment, language and expressions to nurture their creativity.

This children's program includes a puppet show, cartoon, music, and gymnastics in which children can participate.

Featuring distinguished programs ranging from entertainment shows to documentaries.

Showcasing various programs and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN which provides the latest information on Japan and Asia to the global audience.

A video collection of heartwarming and rarely seen moments captured by zoo staff.

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

Raised by two mothers, birth mother and foster mother, and nicknamed 'Audrey' by her father who has returned from America, Mizuki (Okamoto Aya) takes an interest in the world of film. Despite the parents' opposition, she becomes a bit-part actor, but after facing some setbacks, she decides to pursue a career as a film director. Set in Uzumasa, Kyoto, the story depicts her life and the history of f

A historical documentary program starring an actor Sato Jiro as a boss of a history detective agency. Conducting on-site investigations and scientific simulations, Jiro and his detective team dig into and uncover the truth from historic mystery.

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, and the protagonist, Inotsume Tomoko(Ito Sairi), gains nationwide attention as one of the first female lawyers in the country. However, after facing wartime Japan's harsh realities and losing everything, she becomes a judge with her legal knowledge and dedicates herself to establishing the family court. She stands passionately for the

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.

Yowai Kounosuke (Nakamura Tomoya) runs a small psychiatric clinic in a back alley in the old town area of Shinjuku. He gives his patients hope by carefully listening, patiently addressing their symptoms, and identifying disease name other doctors have missed. Through Yowai's care, his patients discover a way of life that suit them. Seeing his dedication, Amamiya Yuri (Tsuchiya Tao), a nurse workin

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

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!

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

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

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

A video collection of heartwarming and rarely seen moments captured by zoo staff.

Eri (Kuninaka Ryoko), from Kohama island, Okinawa, moves to Tokyo to become a nurse while cherishing a childhood promise of marriage with Fumiya (Kohashi Kenji). After reuniting with Fumiya, who is now a doctor, they get married and return to their hometown to dedicate themselves to providing medical support for locals. Amid a life filled with hard work and joy, holding onto her grandmother's sayi

In the early Showa era, Japan's first women's law school opens, and the protagonist, Inotsume Tomoko(Ito Sairi), gains nationwide attention as one of the first female lawyers in the country. However, after facing wartime Japan's harsh realities and losing everything, she becomes a judge with her legal knowledge and dedicates herself to establishing the family court. She stands passionately for the

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!

Let's connect with people around the world using elementary-level English!

Explore the unknown charms of the Tohoku region of northern Japan.

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

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

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

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)

A very popular live program on a Sunday afternoon held at different towns and cities around Japan. Guest singers will also join in for support.

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

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.

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

Children search for wonders worldwide and challenge themselves to communicate with foreigners in English through puppet shows, games, animation, and more.

This program targets children aged 4 and 5, with an emphasis on education related to health, human relationships, environment, language and expressions to nurture their creativity.

This children's program includes a puppet show, cartoon, music, and gymnastics in which children can participate.

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

This program solves little mysteries we encounter in the town every day, making use of time-warping and clairvoyant power of the special goggle 'city-scope'.

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

Raised by two mothers, birth mother and foster mother, and nicknamed 'Audrey' by her father who has returned from America, Mizuki (Okamoto Aya) takes an interest in the world of film. Despite the parents' opposition, she becomes a bit-part actor, but after facing some setbacks, she decides to pursue a career as a film director. Set in Uzumasa, Kyoto, the story depicts her life and the history of f

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

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.

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

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.

In the early Showa era, Japan's first women's law school opens, and the protagonist, Inotsume Tomoko(Ito Sairi), gains nationwide attention as one of the first female lawyers in the country. However, after facing wartime Japan's harsh realities and losing everything, she becomes a judge with her legal knowledge and dedicates herself to establishing the family court. She stands passionately for the

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!

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

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.

The show is MC-ed by comedian Hiroiki Ariyoshi, who hosts an NHK program on a regular basis for the first time.

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

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

A documentary program targeting the younger generation, who are turning away from TV, produced and directed by young creators.

Outsider artists are gaining recognition around the world. Although they create mainly for themselves, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

The latest up-to-date news from Tokyo.

An entertainment program visiting small and large factories to discover the latest science, hidden artisanship, and enthusiastic people that support traditions of Japanese manufacture.

Showcasing various programs and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN which provides the latest information on Japan and Asia to the global audience.

In the early Showa era, Japan's first women's law school opens, and the protagonist, Inotsume Tomoko(Ito Sairi), gains nationwide attention as one of the first female lawyers in the country. However, after facing wartime Japan's harsh realities and losing everything, she becomes a judge with her legal knowledge and dedicates herself to establishing the family court. She stands passionately for the

The latest up-to-date news and nationwide weather information.