NHK World Japan

NHK World Japan schedule today

Monday, 19 October 2026 · all times IST

1. 00:00–00:30 Documentary 360
   Series · Documentary
   Featuring documentaries that shed light on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.
2. 00:30–00:40 NHK Newsline
   Series · News
   Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
3. 00:40–01:30 NHK WORLD Showcase
   Series · Variety
   Presents information and perspectives on a wide range of topics spread across multiple genres and locations.
4. 01:30–01:40 NHK Newsline
   Series · News
5. 01:40–02:10 Anime Manga Explosion
   Series · Variety
   Discovers the secrets of Japanese anime and manga as their popularity continues to grow. Considers the appeal of these Japanese productions…
6. 02:10–02:20 Kids Edutainment
   Series · Children
   Project for children via broadcasting and internet distribution.
7. 02:20–02:30 Design Ah! neo
   Series · How-to
   As different colours, blue and yellow can make green by getting together, similarly different lives can coexist by helping each other.
8. 02:30–02:40 NHK Newsline
   Series · News
9. 02:40–03:10 J-MELO
   Series · Music
   Staying in groove with updates from the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.
10. 03:10–03:20 Little Charo
    Series · Anime
    The adventures of Charo, a Japanese dog who finds himself lost in New York City and decides to find his way back home.
11. 03:20–03:25 Japanology Plus Mini
    Series · Documentary
    Presenting a variety of short conceptual scenarios focusing on the different ways of life in and around Japan.
12. 03:25–03:30 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
    Series · Nature
    A unique trip around the country of Japan with photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki, discovering the uncharted charms and customs of r…
13. 03:30–03:40 NHK Newsline
    Series · News
14. 03:40–03:55 NHK World Selection
    Series · Entertainment
    A selection of acclaimed programmes plucked straight from NHK's domestic catalogue of channels dubbed into English.
15. 03:55–04:00 Core Kyoto Mini
    Series · Documentary
    A look at the timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to inn…
16. 04:00–04:15 Easy Japanese for Work
    Series · Educational
    Accelerated Japanese language skills: a way to learn practical, effective workplace expressions, understand business culture and improve ka…
17. 04:15–04:30 Zero Waste Life
    Series · Documentary
    Meeting with and highlighting the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai, wh…
18. 04:30–04:40 NHK Newsline
    Series · News
19. 04:40–05:30 Somewhere Street
    Series · Travel
    A unique walking-eye view of the greatest cities around the globe. Featuring chats with locals and enjoying encounters that only strolling…
20. 05:30–05:40 NHK Newsline
    Series · News
21. 05:40–05:45 Chatroom Japan
    Series · Documentary
    Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan and what they like and do not like about the country.
22. 05:45–05:55 IMPACTS:Climates Change the World
    Series · Documentary
    The entire planet is being affected by climate change, which is occurring at a greater speed and scale than ever before. Experts are using…
23. 05:55–06:00 Design Museum Japan
    Series · Art
    Japanese design is world-famous, but not because it's expensive, stylish or modern. It's because excellent design exists within the tools a…
24. 06:00–06:25 The Factory Wonders
    Series · Documentary
    Comedians Reiji and Tsuyoshi of the duo Nakagawake and Suchiko explore the many wonders of Japanese manufacturing. They learn about the lat…
25. 06:25–06:30 Time-Lapse Japan
    Series · Documentary
    Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of Japanese culture and traditions using the technique of time-lapse photography.
26. 06:30–06:40 NHK Newsline
    Series · News
27. 06:40–06:45 The Seasons of Yamato
    Series · Nature
    A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she pla…
28. 06:45–07:00 BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
    Series · Science
    Japan faces threats from a range of natural disasters including flooding, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. Explores research underway to he…
29. 07:00–07:10 Magical Japanese
    Series · Educational
    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. A look at the unique world of the Japane…
30. 07:10–07:15 Easy Japanese
    Series · Educational
    Teaches the Japanese language with the meanings of various words and their correct usage with context.
31. 07:15–07:25 Culture Crossroads
    Series · Documentary
    Comprised of several regular programs with the theme of creating a multicultural society. Answering questions about Japan from foreign view…
32. 07:25–07:30 Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
    Series · Documentary
    NHK World-Japan introduces several of its programmes to a global audience, like special reports and documentaries. These programmes provide…
33. 07:30–08:00 NHK Newsline
    Series · News
34. 08:00–08:30 Seasoning the Seasons
    Series · Travel
    Visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of daily life, the cultural festivals that embody the nation's long history, and the dis…
35. 08:30–09:00 NHK Newsline
    Series · News
36. 09:00–09:30 Biz Stream
    Series · Documentary
    Focusing on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies, and technologies while looking behind the scenes to discuss their gl…
37. 09:30–10:00 NHK Newsline
    Series · News
38. 10:00–10:27 Hometown Stories
    Series · Documentary
    Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others, with themes ranging from ancien…
39. 10:27–10:30 Easy Japanese
    Series · Educational
40. 10:30–11:00 NHK Newsline
    Series · News
41. 11:00–11:25 The Factory Wonders
    Series · Documentary
42. 11:25–11:30 Time-Lapse Japan
    Series · Documentary
43. 11:30–12:00 Newsline Asia 24
    Series · News
    Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
44. 12:00–12:10 Magical Japanese
    Series · Educational
45. 12:10–12:15 Easy Japanese
    Series · Educational
46. 12:15–12:25 Culture Crossroads
    Series · Documentary
47. 12:25–12:30 Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
    Series · Documentary
48. 12:30–13:00 Newsline Asia 24
    Series · News
49. 13:00–13:30 Seasoning the Seasons
    Series · Travel
50. 13:30–14:00 NHK Newsline
    Series · News
51. 14:00–14:27 Hometown Stories
    Series · Documentary
52. 14:27–14:30 Easy Japanese
    Series · Educational
53. 14:30–15:00 NHK Newsline
    Series · News
54. 15:00–15:30 Journeys in Japan
    Series · Travel
    Exploring a different side of Japan to meet the locals, discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks. Offering a whole…
55. 15:30–16:00 NHK News 7
    Series · News
    NHK's core news program wrapping up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.
56. 16:00–16:25 The Factory Wonders
    Series · Documentary
57. 16:25–16:30 Time-Lapse Japan
    Series · Documentary
58. 16:30–16:58 Newsroom Tokyo
    Series · News
    Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
59. 16:58–17:13 Direct Talk
    Series · News
    Interviews with leaders, academics, visionaries and entrepreneurs whose work is changing the world. Offers insight into those who are apply…
60. 17:13–17:25 Culture Crossroads
    Series · Documentary
61. 17:25–17:30 Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
    Series · Documentary
62. 17:30–18:00 Newsroom Tokyo
    Series · News
63. 18:00–18:30 Dive in Tokyo
    Series · Documentary
    Tokyo is a place where tradition and the latest trends coexist. We go on a journey to discover its reality, diving into its historic old to…
64. 18:30–19:00 NHK Newsline
    Series · News
65. 19:00–19:30 Seasoning the Seasons ON NOW
    Series · Travel
66. 19:30–20:00 NHK Newsline
    Series · News
67. 20:00–20:30 Medical Frontiers
    Series · Medical
    Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the latest treatments.
68. 20:30–21:00 NHK Newsline
    Series · News
69. 21:00–21:25 The Factory Wonders
    Series · Documentary
70. 21:25–21:30 Time-Lapse Japan
    Series · Documentary
71. 21:30–22:00 NHK Newsline
    Series · News
72. 22:00–22:27 Hometown Stories
    Series · Documentary
73. 22:27–22:30 Easy Japanese
    Series · Educational
74. 22:30–23:00 NHK Newsline
    Series · News
75. 23:00–23:10 Magical Japanese
    Series · Educational
76. 23:10–23:15 Easy Japanese
    Series · Educational
77. 23:15–23:25 Culture Crossroads
    Series · Documentary
78. 23:25–23:30 Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
    Series · Documentary
79. 23:30–23:58 Newsroom Tokyo
    Series · News
80. 23:58–23:59 Direct Talk
    Series · News

Schedules come from the broadcaster's guide and can change at short notice.