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NHK Newsline

⏰ 16:00 — 16:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

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Spiritual Explorers
📆 Wed 16:30 — 2026-09-30

Spiritual Explorers

⏰ 16:30 — 16:55

An explorer experiences being one with nature as she learns about "kusakizome," or botanical dyeing, a tradition reflected in Japanese colors.

One in Every Japanese
📆 Wed 16:55 — 2026-09-30

One in Every Japanese

⏰ 16:55 — 17:00

The filmmakers follow the life and the rehabilitation of a Japanese woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her mental illness.

NHK Newsline
📆 Wed 17:00 — 2026-09-30

NHK Newsline

⏰ 17:00 — 17:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Direct Talk
📆 Wed 17:30 — 2026-09-30

Direct Talk

⏰ 17:30 — 17:45

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Japan's Top Inventions
📆 Wed 17:45 — 2026-09-30

Japan's Top Inventions

⏰ 17:45 — 18:00

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.

Newsroom Tokyo
📆 Wed 18:00 — 2026-09-30

Newsroom Tokyo

⏰ 18:00 — 18:28

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

Direct Talk
📆 Wed 18:28 — 2026-09-30

Direct Talk

⏰ 18:28 — 18:43

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo
📆 Wed 18:43 — 2026-09-30

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

⏰ 18:43 — 18:55

Robin Barde learns more about nira by following its cultivation process in a greenhouse and savoring various dishes made with the ingredient.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life
📆 Wed 18:55 — 2026-09-30

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

⏰ 18:55 — 19:00

The filmmakers explore Edo townspeople's ways of repelling mosquitoes during hot and humid summer nights.

Science View
📆 Wed 19:00 — 2026-09-30

Science View

⏰ 19:00 — 19:30

Science for our future; cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

Frontrunners
📆 Wed 19:30 — 2026-09-30

Frontrunners

⏰ 19:30 — 20:00

The filmmaker illuminates top-level professionals who are at the forefront of their fields and interviews them about their work, inspiration and experiences.

NHK Newsline
📆 Wed 20:00 — 2026-09-30

NHK Newsline

⏰ 20:00 — 20:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo
📆 Wed 20:30 — 2026-09-30

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

⏰ 20:30 — 21:00

The filmmakers take a look at Amazake, a traditional fermented drink made from rice and koji with a mild sweetness that enhances recipes.

NHK Newsline
📆 Wed 21:00 — 2026-09-30

NHK Newsline

⏰ 21:00 — 21:30

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Dive in Tokyo
📆 Wed 21:30 — 2026-09-30

Dive in Tokyo

⏰ 21:30 — 22:00

The host explores how the topography of Shibuya allows the city to house a multi-level transportation hub and cultivate ever-evolving arts and culture.

NHK Newsline
📆 Wed 22:00 — 2026-09-30

NHK Newsline

⏰ 22:00 — 22:30

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Direct Talk
📆 Wed 22:30 — 2026-09-30

Direct Talk

⏰ 22:30 — 22:45

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Japan's Top Inventions
📆 Wed 22:45 — 2026-09-30

Japan's Top Inventions

⏰ 22:45 — 23:00

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.

NHK Newsline
📆 Wed 23:00 — 2026-09-30

NHK Newsline

⏰ 23:00 — 23:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Spiritual Explorers
📆 Wed 23:30 — 2026-09-30

Spiritual Explorers

⏰ 23:30 — 23:55

An explorer experiences being one with nature as she learns about "kusakizome," or botanical dyeing, a tradition reflected in Japanese colors.

One in Every Japanese
📆 Wed 23:55 — 2026-09-30

One in Every Japanese

⏰ 23:55 — 00:00

The filmmakers follow the life and the rehabilitation of a Japanese woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her mental illness.

NHK Newsline
📆 Thu 00:00 — 2026-10-01

NHK Newsline

⏰ 00:00 — 00:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Today's Close-Up
📆 Thu 00:30 — 2026-10-01

Today's Close-Up

⏰ 00:30 — 01:00

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

NHK Newsline
📆 Thu 01:00 — 2026-10-01

NHK Newsline

⏰ 01:00 — 01:30

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Core Kyoto
📆 Thu 01:30 — 2026-10-01

Core Kyoto

⏰ 01:30 — 02:00

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

NHK Newsline
📆 Thu 02:00 — 2026-10-01

NHK Newsline

⏰ 02:00 — 02:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japanology Plus
📆 Thu 02:30 — 2026-10-01

Japanology Plus

⏰ 02:30 — 03:00

Japan being the leading country in particle physics research, Peter Barakan explores the insights with experts, while Matt Alt examines technology with an entertaining angle.

NHK Newsline
📆 Thu 03:00 — 2026-10-01

NHK Newsline

⏰ 03:00 — 03:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo
📆 Thu 03:30 — 2026-10-01

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

⏰ 03:30 — 04:00

The filmmakers take a look at Amazake, a traditional fermented drink made from rice and koji with a mild sweetness that enhances recipes.

NHK Newsline
📆 Thu 04:00 — 2026-10-01

NHK Newsline

⏰ 04:00 — 04:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Backstage Japan
📆 Thu 04:30 — 2026-10-01

Backstage Japan

⏰ 04:30 — 05:00

Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.

NHK Newsline
📆 Thu 05:00 — 2026-10-01

NHK Newsline

⏰ 05:00 — 05:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Today's Close-Up
📆 Thu 05:30 — 2026-10-01

Today's Close-Up

⏰ 05:30 — 06:00

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

Newsline Asia 24
📆 Thu 06:00 — 2026-10-01

Newsline Asia 24

⏰ 06:00 — 06:30

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Core Kyoto
📆 Thu 06:30 — 2026-10-01

Core Kyoto

⏰ 06:30 — 07:00

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

Newsline Asia 24
📆 Thu 07:00 — 2026-10-01

Newsline Asia 24

⏰ 07:00 — 07:30

Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Japanology Plus
📆 Thu 07:30 — 2026-10-01

Japanology Plus

⏰ 07:30 — 08:00

Japan being the leading country in particle physics research, Peter Barakan explores the insights with experts, while Matt Alt examines technology with an entertaining angle.

NHK Newsline
📆 Thu 08:00 — 2026-10-01

NHK Newsline

⏰ 08:00 — 08:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Backstage Japan
📆 Thu 08:30 — 2026-10-01

Backstage Japan

⏰ 08:30 — 09:00

Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.

NHK Newsline
📆 Thu 09:00 — 2026-10-01

NHK Newsline

⏰ 09:00 — 09:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo
📆 Thu 09:30 — 2026-10-01

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

⏰ 09:30 — 10:00

The filmmakers take a look at Amazake, a traditional fermented drink made from rice and koji with a mild sweetness that enhances recipes.

NHK News 7
📆 Thu 10:00 — 2026-10-01

NHK News 7

⏰ 10:00 — 10:30

NEWS7 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.

Today's Close-Up
📆 Thu 10:30 — 2026-10-01

Today's Close-Up

⏰ 10:30 — 11:00

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

Newsroom Tokyo
📆 Thu 11:00 — 2026-10-01

Newsroom Tokyo

⏰ 11:00 — 11:28

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

Direct Talk
📆 Thu 11:28 — 2026-10-01

Direct Talk

⏰ 11:28 — 11:43

Hosono Hitomi discusses techniques and inspirations to design her highly acclaimed botanical-themed ceramics.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo
📆 Thu 11:43 — 2026-10-01

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

⏰ 11:43 — 11:55

Cultivating Japanese peaches; new ways to enjoy peaches unique to their cultivation areas; a chef uses peaches in Italian dishes.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life
📆 Thu 11:55 — 2026-10-01

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

⏰ 11:55 — 12:00

The filmmakers explore Edo townspeople's ways of repelling mosquitoes during hot and humid summer nights.

Newsroom Tokyo
📆 Thu 12:00 — 2026-10-01

Newsroom Tokyo

⏰ 12:00 — 12:30

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

Core Kyoto
📆 Thu 12:30 — 2026-10-01

Core Kyoto

⏰ 12:30 — 13:00

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

NHK Newsline
📆 Thu 13:00 — 2026-10-01

NHK Newsline

⏰ 13:00 — 13:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japanology Plus
📆 Thu 13:30 — 2026-10-01

Japanology Plus

⏰ 13:30 — 14:00

Japan being the leading country in particle physics research, Peter Barakan explores the insights with experts, while Matt Alt examines technology with an entertaining angle.

NHK Newsline
📆 Thu 14:00 — 2026-10-01

NHK Newsline

⏰ 14:00 — 14:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan Railway Journal
📆 Thu 14:30 — 2026-10-01

Japan Railway Journal

⏰ 14:30 — 15:00

The hosts discuss railway highlights across Japan in the latter half of 2025, from cutting-edge technologies to commemorative events.

NHK Newsline
📆 Thu 15:00 — 2026-10-01

NHK Newsline

⏰ 15:00 — 15:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Today's Close-Up
📆 Thu 15:30 — 2026-10-01

Today's Close-Up

⏰ 15:30 — 16:00

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

NHK Newsline
📆 Thu 16:00 — 2026-10-01

NHK Newsline

⏰ 16:00 — 16:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Backstage Japan
📆 Thu 16:30 — 2026-10-01

Backstage Japan

⏰ 16:30 — 17:00

Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.

NHK Newsline
📆 Thu 17:00 — 2026-10-01

NHK Newsline

⏰ 17:00 — 17:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Core Kyoto
📆 Thu 17:30 — 2026-10-01

Core Kyoto

⏰ 17:30 — 18:00

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

Newsroom Tokyo
📆 Thu 18:00 — 2026-10-01

Newsroom Tokyo

⏰ 18:00 — 18:28

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

Direct Talk
📆 Thu 18:28 — 2026-10-01

Direct Talk

⏰ 18:28 — 18:43

Hosono Hitomi discusses techniques and inspirations to design her highly acclaimed botanical-themed ceramics.

Trails to Oishii Tokyo
📆 Thu 18:43 — 2026-10-01

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

⏰ 18:43 — 18:55

The filmmakers introduce asari, Japan's most popular clam. They visit Aichi to explore asari dishes and see how the clams are cultivated by using suspended cages.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life
📆 Thu 18:55 — 2026-10-01

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

⏰ 18:55 — 19:00

The rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period.

Hometown Stories
📆 Thu 19:00 — 2026-10-01

Hometown Stories

⏰ 19:00 — 19:27

An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine, and way of life. In addition, understand Japanese life outside major metropolitan areas.

Easy Japanese
📆 Thu 19:27 — 2026-10-01

Easy Japanese

⏰ 19:27 — 19:30

Amy Ota explains how to express a preferred choice when given two options.

Japanology Plus
📆 Thu 19:30 — 2026-10-01

Japanology Plus

⏰ 19:30 — 20:00

Japan being the leading country in particle physics research, Peter Barakan explores the insights with experts, while Matt Alt examines technology with an entertaining angle.

NHK Newsline
📆 Thu 20:00 — 2026-10-01

NHK Newsline

⏰ 20:00 — 20:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan Railway Journal
📆 Thu 20:30 — 2026-10-01

Japan Railway Journal

⏰ 20:30 — 21:00

The hosts discuss railway highlights across Japan in the latter half of 2025, from cutting-edge technologies to commemorative events.

NHK Newsline
📆 Thu 21:00 — 2026-10-01

NHK Newsline

⏰ 21:00 — 21:30

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Today's Close-Up
📆 Thu 21:30 — 2026-10-01

Today's Close-Up

⏰ 21:30 — 22:00

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

NHK Newsline
📆 Thu 22:00 — 2026-10-01

NHK Newsline

⏰ 22:00 — 22:30

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Core Kyoto
📆 Thu 22:30 — 2026-10-01

Core Kyoto

⏰ 22:30 — 23:00

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

NHK Newsline
📆 Thu 23:00 — 2026-10-01

NHK Newsline

⏰ 23:00 — 23:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Backstage Japan
📆 Thu 23:30 — 2026-10-01

Backstage Japan

⏰ 23:30 — 00:00

Explore the hidden depths of Japan's landmarks, revealing a world of technology underpinned by imagination, dedication and attention to detail.

NHK Newsline
📆 Fri 00:00 — 2026-10-02

NHK Newsline

⏰ 00:00 — 00:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Today's Close-Up
📆 Fri 00:30 — 2026-10-02

Today's Close-Up

⏰ 00:30 — 01:00

Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

NHK Newsline
📆 Fri 01:00 — 2026-10-02

NHK Newsline

⏰ 01:00 — 01:30

Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Asia Insight
📆 Fri 01:30 — 2026-10-02

Asia Insight

⏰ 01:30 — 02:00

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.

NHK Newsline
📆 Fri 02:00 — 2026-10-02

NHK Newsline

⏰ 02:00 — 02:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Trailblazers
📆 Fri 02:30 — 2026-10-02

Trailblazers

⏰ 02:30 — 03:00

Elite survivalists risk their lives to ensure safety during a mission.

NHK Newsline
📆 Fri 03:00 — 2026-10-02

NHK Newsline

⏰ 03:00 — 03:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan Railway Journal
📆 Fri 03:30 — 2026-10-02

Japan Railway Journal

⏰ 03:30 — 04:00

The hosts discuss railway highlights across Japan in the latter half of 2025, from cutting-edge technologies to commemorative events.

NHK Newsline
📆 Fri 04:00 — 2026-10-02

NHK Newsline

⏰ 04:00 — 04:30

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Seasoning the Seasons
📆 Fri 04:30 — 2026-10-02

Seasoning the Seasons

⏰ 04:30 — 05:00

The residents of Hida share stories about their rich cold-weather culture, including their unique winter meals and rituals.