NHK World schedule live
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Schedule for the whole day
12:00 AM
NHK Newsline
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.
12:30 AM
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 21, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in
12:57 AM
Sumopedia
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 t
1:00 AM
NHK Newsline
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.
1:30 AM
Dive in Tokyo
Shimonoseki is situated along the Kanmon Straits, which have long served as a key shipping lane. Join us as we learn how the city has had a front seat to several turning points in
2:00 AM
NHK Newsline
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.
2:30 AM
Direct Talk
Fukasawa Naoto was named Personality of the Year at the German Design Award 2026. He talks about how he designs products that are beloved by people around the world.
2:45 AM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: non-loosening bolts.
3:00 AM
NHK Newsline
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.
3:30 AM
Frontrunners
Matsubara Masanori uses a natural and sustainable farming method to produce cheese that wins international prizes - his cows and goats live in the mountains feeding on leaves and g
4:00 AM
NHK Newsline
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.
4:30 AM
Science View
Digital technology can now reveal how dinosaurs once lived. Plus, researchers turn the hidden abilities of rose petals into healthcare technology.
5:00 AM
NHK Newsline
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.
5:30 AM
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 21, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in
5:57 AM
Sumopedia
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 t
6:00 AM
NHK Newsline
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.
6:30 AM
Dive in Tokyo
Shimonoseki is situated along the Kanmon Straits, which have long served as a key shipping lane. Join us as we learn how the city has had a front seat to several turning points in
7:00 AM
Newsline Asia 24
This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
7:30 AM
Direct Talk
Fukasawa Naoto was named Personality of the Year at the German Design Award 2026. He talks about how he designs products that are beloved by people around the world.
7:45 AM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: non-loosening bolts.
8:00 AM
Newsline Asia 24
This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
8:30 AM
Frontrunners
Matsubara Masanori uses a natural and sustainable farming method to produce cheese that wins international prizes - his cows and goats live in the mountains feeding on leaves and g
9:00 AM
NHK Newsline
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.
9:30 AM
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 21, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in
9:57 AM
Sumopedia
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 t
10:00 AM
NHK Newsline
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.
10:30 AM
Science View
Digital technology can now reveal how dinosaurs once lived. Plus, researchers turn the hidden abilities of rose petals into healthcare technology.
11:00 AM
NHK News 7
An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.
11:30 AM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.
11:45 AM
Impacts: Climates Change the World
With about 28 times the warming effect of CO2, methane lies in an ice-like form beneath the seabed. Rising sea temperatures dissociates it, releasing methane gas. How do we stop th
11:55 AM
Time-Lapse Japan
Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with de
12:00 PM
Newsroom Tokyo
This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.
12:28 PM
Direct Talk
The majority of Niger in Africa is occupied by the Sahara - desertification is a major problem. Oyama Shuichi introduces his method of increasing vegetation using household waste.
12:43 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo 10min.
Eggplants (nasu) take the spotlight - enjoy juicy mizu-nasu and melt-in-your-mouth Kamo nasu, and discover the surprising range of Japanese eggplants from traditional shojin ryori
12:55 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
A Bedtime Routine: On hot and humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes - we learn about the tools Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the
1:00 PM
Newsroom Tokyo
This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.
1:30 PM
Direct Talk
Fukasawa Naoto was named Personality of the Year at the German Design Award 2026. He talks about how he designs products that are beloved by people around the world.
1:45 PM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: non-loosening bolts.
2:00 PM
NHK Newsline
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.
2:30 PM
Frontrunners
Matsubara Masanori uses a natural and sustainable farming method to produce cheese that wins international prizes - his cows and goats live in the mountains feeding on leaves and g
3:00 PM
NHK Newsline
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.
3:30 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Japanese garlic is big with sweetness and umami - we explore what makes it special in Aomori, take a closer look at black garlic, and sample all kinds of dishes that show off garli
4:00 PM
NHK Newsline
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.
4:30 PM
Dive in Tokyo
Shimonoseki is situated along the Kanmon Straits, which have long served as a key shipping lane. Join us as we learn how the city has had a front seat to several turning points in
5:00 PM
NHK Newsline
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.
5:30 PM
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 22, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in
5:57 PM
Sumopedia
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 tha
6:00 PM
NHK Newsline
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.
6:30 PM
Direct Talk
Fukasawa Naoto was named Personality of the Year at the German Design Award 2026. He talks about how he designs products that are beloved by people around the world.
6:45 PM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: non-loosening bolts.
7:00 PM
Newsroom Tokyo
This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.
7:28 PM
Direct Talk
The majority of Niger in Africa is occupied by the Sahara - desertification is a major problem. Oyama Shuichi introduces his method of increasing vegetation using household waste.
7:43 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo 10min.
Sanma takes centre stage across Japan each autumn - Kyle visits a bustling port to explore its traditions and meets a chef who highlights the fish's subtle bitterness in refined Fr
7:55 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Good or Evil Soul: In the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters, small humanoid creatures scurry about among lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices - what
8:00 PM
Biz Stream
Empowering Single Mothers: This episode features business models designed to provide single mothers with well-paid jobs and affordable housing.
8:30 PM
Frontrunners
Matsubara Masanori uses a natural and sustainable farming method to produce cheese that wins international prizes - his cows and goats live in the mountains feeding on leaves and g
9:00 PM
NHK Newsline
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.
9:30 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Japanese garlic is big with sweetness and umami - we explore what makes it special in Aomori, take a closer look at black garlic, and sample all kinds of dishes that show off garli
10:00 PM
NHK Newsline
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.
10:30 PM
Dive in Tokyo
Shimonoseki is situated along the Kanmon Straits, which have long served as a key shipping lane. Join us as we learn how the city has had a front seat to several turning points in
11:00 PM
NHK Newsline
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.
11:30 PM
Direct Talk
Fukasawa Naoto was named Personality of the Year at the German Design Award 2026. He talks about how he designs products that are beloved by people around the world.
11:45 PM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: non-loosening bolts.
Shows on NHK World
What's on NHK World. Click a show for details and where to watch it.
NH
NHK Newsline
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.
SC
Science View
Digital technology can now reveal how dinosaurs once lived. Plus, researchers turn the hidden abilities of rose petals into healthcare technology.
GR
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 21, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in
SU
Sumopedia
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 t
DI
Dive in Tokyo
Shimonoseki is situated along the Kanmon Straits, which have long served as a key shipping lane. Join us as we learn how the city has had a front seat to several turning points in
NE
Newsline Asia 24
This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
DI
Direct Talk
Fukasawa Naoto was named Personality of the Year at the German Design Award 2026. He talks about how he designs products that are beloved by people around the world.
JA
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: non-loosening bolts.
FR
Frontrunners
Matsubara Masanori uses a natural and sustainable farming method to produce cheese that wins international prizes - his cows and goats live in the mountains feeding on leaves and g
NH
NHK News 7
An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.
BO
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.
IM
Impacts: Climates Change the World
With about 28 times the warming effect of CO2, methane lies in an ice-like form beneath the seabed. Rising sea temperatures dissociates it, releasing methane gas. How do we stop th
TI
Time-Lapse Japan
Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with de
NE
Newsroom Tokyo
This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.
TR
Trails to Oishii Tokyo 10min.
Eggplants (nasu) take the spotlight - enjoy juicy mizu-nasu and melt-in-your-mouth Kamo nasu, and discover the surprising range of Japanese eggplants from traditional shojin ryori
UK
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
A Bedtime Routine: On hot and humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes - we learn about the tools Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the
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