NHK WORLD TV 07:00 - 07:09

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK WORLD TV 07:10 - 07:59

After Tomioka's evacuation order was lifted, the few returnees were mostly elderly. To raise their spirits, Matsumura grows rice from which he can make mochi, a traditional favorite on special days.

NHK WORLD TV 08:00 - 08:09

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK WORLD TV 08:10 - 08:59

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will broadcast GRAND SUMO March Tournament Day 1 action live from Osaka, as top wrestlers have their first bouts of the 15-day contest.

NHK WORLD TV 09:00 - 09:09

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK WORLD TV 09:10 - 09:36

North of Tokyo, young trainees are working hard to become jockeys. For 2 years, they will live away from their families with no mobile phones allowed. We follow their first steps toward their dream.

NHK WORLD TV 09:37 - 09:39

#45 Would you check the Japanese in my email? / To politely ask someone to do something, use a 'te' form verb and 'moraemasen ka.' For example, 'chekku-shite moraemasen ka' (would you check?).

NHK WORLD TV 09:40 - 09:44

The ancient capital's dignified air is in part generated by earthen walls. Discover the aesthetic sensibilities and expertise of a traditional plasterer as he pursues beauty in earthen walls.

NHK WORLD TV 09:45 - 09:59

An outdoor-loving family discovers the natural beauty of the icy Tokachi River in winter, encountering cranes, Steller's Sea Eagles, and 'Jewelry ice' glistening in the sun on the frozen shore.

NHK WORLD TV 10:00 - 10:09

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK WORLD TV 10:10 - 10:39

This time, we're featuring anime studio Pierrot, the 45-year veteran studio behind NARUTO. Hear directly from the creators and get a behind-the-scenes look at BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War.

NHK WORLD TV 10:40 - 10:49

Numbler erases a part of a cake delivery memo, resulting in the delivery of four cakes instead of one. Barky solves the mystery by showing the difference between ordinal numbers and cardinal numbers.

NHK WORLD TV 10:50 - 10:59

A program for upper primary to lower secondary school children to explore the everyday technologies all around them. Each episode takes a piece of familiar tech to find out what it does and how.

NHK WORLD TV 11:00 - 11:09

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK WORLD TV 11:10 - 11:51

Located in northern Italy, Parma is famous for cheese and Prosciutto. As a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, it offers a rich culinary tradition and the Festival Verdi, celebrating composer Giuseppe Verdi.

NHK WORLD TV 11:52 - 11:54

Seto Inland Sea is the largest body of water of its kind in Japan. See the sights of the Great Seto Bridge and the shallow coastal waters through time-lapse photography.

NHK WORLD TV 11:55 - 11:59

Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

NHK WORLD TV 12:00 - 12:09

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK WORLD TV 12:10 - 12:59

New Year's Day 2024. Japan's Noto Peninsula was hit by a huge earthquake and tsunami. Many lives were lost. One year later, as they look to the future, survivors share stories of courage and grief.

NHK WORLD TV 13:00 - 13:09

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK WORLD TV 13:10 - 13:59

After Tomioka's evacuation order was lifted, the few returnees were mostly elderly. To raise their spirits, Matsumura grows rice from which he can make mochi, a traditional favorite on special days.

NHK WORLD TV 14:00 - 14:09

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK WORLD TV 14:10 - 14:39

This time, we're featuring anime studio Pierrot, the 45-year veteran studio behind NARUTO. Hear directly from the creators and get a behind-the-scenes look at BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War.

NHK WORLD TV 14:40 - 14:49

Numbler erases a part of a cake delivery memo, resulting in the delivery of four cakes instead of one. Barky solves the mystery by showing the difference between ordinal numbers and cardinal numbers.

NHK WORLD TV 14:50 - 14:59

A program for upper primary to lower secondary school children to explore the everyday technologies all around them. Each episode takes a piece of familiar tech to find out what it does and how.

NHK WORLD TV 15:00 - 15:09

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK WORLD TV 15:10 - 15:39

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: seven-piece idol group SWEET STEADY (a sister group to FRUITS ZIPPER); and singer-songwriter Ito Kashitaro, whose online videos led to a major-label debut.

NHK WORLD TV 15:40 - 15:44

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time 'Today's Robot'...

NHK WORLD TV 15:45 - 15:59

This time: obtaining permission. Tran Van Vuong from Vietnam who works as a fishing rod designer tends to use 'daijoobu,' instead of 'yoroshii.' By role-playing, he'll learn how to ask for permission.

NHK WORLD TV 16:00 - 16:09

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK WORLD TV 16:10 - 16:24

The miners of Iwami Ginzan worked in darkness, risking their lives for fortune and glory. The area once produced quantities of silver yet had little impact on the beauty of the surrounding mountains.

NHK WORLD TV 16:25 - 16:29

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea. We explore their history and legacy, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time, Nii Oshima Island.

NHK WORLD TV 16:30 - 16:56

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 9, Day 1 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

NHK WORLD TV 16:57 - 16:59

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK WORLD TV 17:00 - 17:09

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK WORLD TV 17:10 - 17:39

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: Press-in piling machines and virus removal filters.

NHK WORLD TV 17:40 - 17:54

In this episode, we look at Japan's efforts to improve tsunami evacuation, from overcoming 'normalcy bias' that causes people to underestimate risk, to the installation of coastal evacuation towers.

NHK WORLD TV 17:55 - 17:59

Visit the southern island paradise, Taketomi Island, where kitties enjoy climbing great heights! How will they get home once the tide comes in?!.

NHK WORLD TV 18:00 - 18:09

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK WORLD TV 18:10 - 18:59

New Year's Day 2024. Japan's Noto Peninsula was hit by a huge earthquake and tsunami. Many lives were lost. One year later, as they look to the future, survivors share stories of courage and grief.

NHK WORLD TV 19:00 - 19:09

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK WORLD TV 19:10 - 19:59

After Tomioka's evacuation order was lifted, the few returnees were mostly elderly. To raise their spirits, Matsumura grows rice from which he can make mochi, a traditional favorite on special days.

NHK WORLD TV 20:00 - 20:09

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK WORLD TV 20:10 - 20:39

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: seven-piece idol group SWEET STEADY (a sister group to FRUITS ZIPPER); and singer-songwriter Ito Kashitaro, whose online videos led to a major-label debut.

NHK WORLD TV 20:40 - 20:54

This time: obtaining permission. Tran Van Vuong from Vietnam who works as a fishing rod designer tends to use 'daijoobu,' instead of 'yoroshii.' By role-playing, he'll learn how to ask for permission.

NHK WORLD TV 20:55 - 20:59

Visit the southern island paradise, Taketomi Island, where kitties enjoy climbing great heights! How will they get home once the tide comes in?!.

NHK WORLD TV 21:00 - 21:09

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK WORLD TV 21:10 - 21:39

This time, we're featuring anime studio Pierrot, the 45-year veteran studio behind NARUTO. Hear directly from the creators and get a behind-the-scenes look at BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War.

NHK WORLD TV 21:40 - 21:49

Numbler erases a part of a cake delivery memo, resulting in the delivery of four cakes instead of one. Barky solves the mystery by showing the difference between ordinal numbers and cardinal numbers.

NHK WORLD TV 21:50 - 21:59

A program for upper primary to lower secondary school children to explore the everyday technologies all around them. Each episode takes a piece of familiar tech to find out what it does and how.

NHK WORLD TV 22:00 - 22:09

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK WORLD TV 22:10 - 22:39

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: Press-in piling machines and virus removal filters.

NHK WORLD TV 22:40 - 22:54

In this episode, we look at Japan's efforts to improve tsunami evacuation, from overcoming 'normalcy bias' that causes people to underestimate risk, to the installation of coastal evacuation towers.