NHK World TV HD 15:00 - 15:30

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

NHK World TV HD 15:30 - 16:00

Chef Saito's authentic recipes: (1) Chilled Ramen Noodles (2) Chilled Tofu. Learn about Japanese home cooking, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques!

NHK World TV HD 16:00 - 16:30

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

NHK World TV HD 16:30 - 17:00

A discount women's clothing store in Ueno, Tokyo, attracts customers for many reasons. We spent three days listening to their stories.

NHK World TV HD 17:00 - 17:30

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

NHK World TV HD 17:30 - 17:45

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

NHK World TV HD 17:45 - 18:00

Home Flooding: In 2018, Okayama Prefecture's town of Mabi was severely damaged by flooding from heavy rain and many lives were lost. We examine new measures being taken to combat home flooding.

NHK World TV HD 18:00 - 18:30

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

NHK World TV HD 18:30 - 19:00

Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health checkups since the 1960s. Using this data, Kyushu University identified two markers linked to early dementia. We present the latest findings.

NHK World TV HD 19:00 - 19:30

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

NHK World TV HD 19:30 - 20:00

Elisabeth Llopis explores Nishio (Aichi), a historic town that is one of Japan's largest producers of matcha.

NHK World TV HD 20:00 - 20:28

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

NHK World TV HD 20:28 - 20:43

Kamijo Yoko has been engaging with Palestinian painters and children for 25 years and held an exhibition of their artwork in Japan in May 2024 - she talks about her connection to the Gaza Strip here.

NHK World TV HD 20:43 - 20:55

Sawara Taisai looks back 300 years to a time when the town of Sawara was a vibrant cultural centre - large and elaborately decorated floats are paraded through the streets during the event.

NHK World TV HD 20:55 - 21:00

The Star Festival: For the annual Tanabata Star Festival, families across Edo flew bamboo stalks adorned with strips of paper and ornaments representing wishes - we examine what their wishes tell us.

NHK World TV HD 21:00 - 21:30

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

NHK World TV HD 21:30 - 22:00

Chef Saito's authentic recipes: (1) Chilled Ramen Noodles (2) Chilled Tofu. Learn about Japanese home cooking, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques!

NHK World TV HD 22:00 - 22:30

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

NHK World TV HD 22:30 - 23:00

A discount women's clothing store in Ueno, Tokyo, attracts customers for many reasons. We spent three days listening to their stories.

NHK World TV HD 23:00 - 23:30

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

NHK World TV HD 23:30 - 00:00

Large wooden buildings are being created around the world to realise a sustainable society - Japan's revolutionary 'unburning wood' now contributes greatly to possibilities for wooden architecture.

NHK World TV HD 00:00 - 00:30

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

NHK World TV HD 00:30 - 01:00

Elisabeth Llopis explores Nishio (Aichi), a historic town that is one of Japan's largest producers of matcha.

NHK World TV HD 01:00 - 01:30

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

NHK World TV HD 01:30 - 01:45

Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.

NHK World TV HD 01:45 - 01:55

In Japan's aging society, lifestyle choices that promote health and longevity are the new norm. We dig a little deeper.

NHK World TV HD 01:55 - 02:00

Featured recipe: Beef with Kombu Dashi Sauce. Learn about Japanese home cooking in five minutes with Master Chef Saito, who bases his cooking on traditional Japanese techniques!