NHK World HD Sunday
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209
Sky
507
Virgin
625
5:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
5:10 AM
Hometown Stories
Ikuno Ward in Osaka has one of Japan's most diverse com...
Ikuno Ward in Osaka has one of Japan's most diverse communities with people from all over the world - a local NPO provides them with help and tutoring trying to ensure that everybody can live together.
5:40 AM
Core Kyoto
Founded in 1880, the Kyoto City University of Arts ha...
Founded in 1880, the Kyoto City University of Arts has produced leading painters in the art world - its policy emphasises Shasei, painting from life through intensive observation.
5:45 AM
Wild Hokkaido!
Horseback riding through the vast fields of Tokachi...
Horseback riding through the vast fields of Tokachi is a fun fall activity. Leafy forests and grassy fields are perfect trails to be experienced by horse. Explore new horizons on the back of a horse!
6:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
6:10 AM
Voices from the Battle of Saipan
A collection of battlefield interviews with US soldiers has...
A collection of battlefield interviews with US soldiers has been uncovered 80 years after the Battle of Saipan - their voices tell the story of one of the most brutal chapters of World War II.
7:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
7:10 AM
100 Cameras
A zoom in on the Pokemon World Championships hosted in Japa...
A zoom in on the Pokemon World Championships hosted in Japan - go behind the scenes and follow several players as they prepare for the tournament and battle to become the very best.
7:40 AM
My Street Piano
Karuizawa is a popular summer getaway - a piano was...
Karuizawa is a popular summer getaway - a piano was set up in a public space for a limited period during autumn, and players from all walks of life stopped by to share their favourite melodies.
8:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
8:10 AM
Cycle Around Japan
Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be h...
Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh - our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to co-operate closely in everything in order to survive.
8:40 AM
Little Charo
This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog...
This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7.
8:50 AM
Japanology Plus Mini
'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and cult...
'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at Japanese dog breeds. There are six breeds native to Japan, including the Shiba Inu and the Akita.
8:55 AM
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
A kitty leads us to traditional food near a local shrine on...
A kitty leads us to traditional food near a local shrine on a hot summer's day, and get cool in a maiko's home with another kitty before enjoying sparklers at night.
9:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
9:10 AM
Hometown Stories
Ikuno Ward in Osaka has one of Japan's most diverse com...
Ikuno Ward in Osaka has one of Japan's most diverse communities with people from all over the world - a local NPO provides them with help and tutoring trying to ensure that everybody can live together.
9:40 AM
Core Kyoto
Founded in 1880, the Kyoto City University of Arts ha...
Founded in 1880, the Kyoto City University of Arts has produced leading painters in the art world - its policy emphasises Shasei, painting from life through intensive observation.
9:45 AM
Wild Hokkaido!
Horseback riding through the vast fields of Tokachi...
Horseback riding through the vast fields of Tokachi is a fun fall activity. Leafy forests and grassy fields are perfect trails to be experienced by horse. Explore new horizons on the back of a horse!
10:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
10:10 AM
Anime Manga Explosion
This episode features CloverWorks, the 2018 animation st...
This episode features CloverWorks, the 2018 animation studio famed for stunning visuals and dramatic storytelling - get an exclusive look at their latest film and learn how they train young animators.
10:39 AM
Fit with the Doctor's Cyborg
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic cha...
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
10:49 AM
Story Land in Classical Japanese
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic cha...
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
10:59 AM
2024 Election Japan Decides
Japanese voters head to the polls on the 27th of Oct...
Japanese voters head to the polls on the 27th of October, 2024 for the Lower House election - NHK World-Japan provides updates and analysis as the results come in.
11:30 AM
The World Heritage
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic cha...
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
11:45 AM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Shirasu are baby Japanese anchovies - known for their...
Shirasu are baby Japanese anchovies - known for their clear and silvery-white appearance, these tiny things are packed with umami and nutrients.
11:55 AM
National Parks of Japan
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
12:00 PM
2024 Election Japan Decides
Japanese voters head to the polls on the 27th of Oct...
Japanese voters head to the polls on the 27th of October, 2024 for the Lower House election - NHK World-Japan provides updates and analysis as the results come in.
12:15 PM
Origami Magic
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
12:30 PM
Cat Encounters
Join animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki as he meets cats...
Join animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki as he meets cats around the world! Today: in Val D'Orcia in Italy and Nagasaki in Japan, and we also learn why cats like to ride on shoulders in 'Kitty Trivia'.
12:45 PM
Nun's Seasonal Calendar
In this episode, we learn about boshu and geshi, two dates...
In this episode, we learn about boshu and geshi, two dates from early summer - the chefs prepare ume plums and tea leaves and teach us how to make a pair of refreshing summer dishes.
12:55 PM
Hit the Road 5min.
Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Pref...
Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine; along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!
1:00 PM
2024 Election Japan Decides
Japanese voters head to the polls on the 27th of Oct...
Japanese voters head to the polls on the 27th of October, 2024 for the Lower House election - NHK World-Japan provides updates and analysis as the results come in.
1:15 PM
100 Cameras
A zoom in on the Pokemon World Championships hosted in Japa...
A zoom in on the Pokemon World Championships hosted in Japan - go behind the scenes and follow several players as they prepare for the tournament and battle to become the very best.
1:45 PM
Core Kyoto
Kyoto has many stores called oyatsu that specialise in ...
Kyoto has many stores called oyatsu that specialise in traditional snacks and treats - some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.
1:50 PM
Carving the Spirit of Fishermen
Fishing boats in the herring industry that thrived he...
Fishing boats in the herring industry that thrived here until the 1950s featured swirling decorations that made a big impression on Hokkaido native Takeya.
1:55 PM
Ramen Japan 5min.
Ramen packed with seafood goodness, loved in bitter col...
Ramen packed with seafood goodness, loved in bitter cold northern Japan for over 100 years. Try a bowl for yourself!
2:00 PM
2024 Election Japan Decides
Japanese voters head to the polls on the 27th of Oct...
Japanese voters head to the polls on the 27th of October, 2024 for the Lower House election - NHK World-Japan provides updates and analysis as the results come in.
2:15 PM
Anime Manga Explosion
This episode features CloverWorks, the 2018 animation st...
This episode features CloverWorks, the 2018 animation studio famed for stunning visuals and dramatic storytelling - get an exclusive look at their latest film and learn how they train young animators.
2:45 PM
Fit with the Doctor's Cyborg
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic cha...
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
2:55 PM
Japanology Plus Mini
'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and cult...
'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at bladed tools. Traditional techniques are used to make a range of state-of-the-art items.
3:00 PM
2024 Election Japan Decides
Japanese voters head to the polls on the 27th of Oct...
Japanese voters head to the polls on the 27th of October, 2024 for the Lower House election - NHK World-Japan provides updates and analysis as the results come in.
3:15 PM
Tiny Desk Concerts Japan
ROTH BART BARON, the globally acclaimed folk rock band h...
ROTH BART BARON, the globally acclaimed folk rock band helmed by Mifune Masaya, is based in Tokyo and Berlin and renowned for their distinct sound - the group brings a one-of-a-kind performance here.
3:45 PM
Easy Japanese for Work
Today: asking for further information. Khine Mie Mie S...
Today: asking for further information. Khine Mie Mie Soe from Myanmar makes floral arrangements for TV - in a role play challenge, she asks for more information about the flowers that a client wants.
4:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
4:10 PM
Somewhere Street
Nancy, a city in the Lorraine region of northeastern F...
Nancy, a city in the Lorraine region of northeastern France, became famous for its association with the Art Nouveau movement at the end of the 19th century - it is regarded as an open-air 'art museum'.
4:55 PM
National Parks of Japan
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
5:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
5:10 PM
Japan's Top Inventions
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creati...
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets - this time, jet-air hand dryers and artificial teeth.
5:40 PM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
...Your Life. About 1,000 landslides - including land...
...Your Life. About 1,000 landslides - including land slips, debris flows, and falling rocks - occur each year in mountainous Japan. We look at their causes and latest countermeasures.
5:55 PM
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
A kitty leads us to traditional food near a local shrine on...
A kitty leads us to traditional food near a local shrine on a hot summer's day, and get cool in a maiko's home with another kitty before enjoying sparklers at night.
6:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
6:10 PM
Voices from the Battle of Saipan
A collection of battlefield interviews with US soldiers has...
A collection of battlefield interviews with US soldiers has been uncovered 80 years after the Battle of Saipan - their voices tell the story of one of the most brutal chapters of World War II.
7:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
7:10 PM
100 Cameras
A zoom in on the Pokemon World Championships hosted in Japa...
A zoom in on the Pokemon World Championships hosted in Japan - go behind the scenes and follow several players as they prepare for the tournament and battle to become the very best.
7:40 PM
My Street Piano
Karuizawa is a popular summer getaway - a piano was...
Karuizawa is a popular summer getaway - a piano was set up in a public space for a limited period during autumn, and players from all walks of life stopped by to share their favourite melodies.
8:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
8:10 PM
Tiny Desk Concerts Japan
ROTH BART BARON, the globally acclaimed folk rock band h...
ROTH BART BARON, the globally acclaimed folk rock band helmed by Mifune Masaya, is based in Tokyo and Berlin and renowned for their distinct sound - the group brings a one-of-a-kind performance here.
8:40 PM
Easy Japanese for Work
Today: asking for further information. Khine Mie Mie S...
Today: asking for further information. Khine Mie Mie Soe from Myanmar makes floral arrangements for TV - in a role play challenge, she asks for more information about the flowers that a client wants.
8:55 PM
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
A kitty leads us to traditional food near a local shrine on...
A kitty leads us to traditional food near a local shrine on a hot summer's day, and get cool in a maiko's home with another kitty before enjoying sparklers at night.
9:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
9:10 PM
Anime Manga Explosion
This episode features CloverWorks, the 2018 animation st...
This episode features CloverWorks, the 2018 animation studio famed for stunning visuals and dramatic storytelling - get an exclusive look at their latest film and learn how they train young animators.
9:40 PM
Fit with the Doctor's Cyborg
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic cha...
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
9:50 PM
Story Land in Classical Japanese
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic cha...
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
10:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
10:10 PM
Japan's Top Inventions
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creati...
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets - this time, jet-air hand dryers and artificial teeth.
10:40 PM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
...Your Life. About 1,000 landslides - including land...
...Your Life. About 1,000 landslides - including land slips, debris flows, and falling rocks - occur each year in mountainous Japan. We look at their causes and latest countermeasures.
10:55 PM
PythagoraSwitch Mini
There are various interesting laws and rules and philos...
There are various interesting laws and rules and philosophies hidden in our daily lives; this programme introduces children to them and teaches them how to think about them.
11:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
11:10 PM
Somewhere Street
Nancy, a city in the Lorraine region of northeastern F...
Nancy, a city in the Lorraine region of northeastern France, became famous for its association with the Art Nouveau movement at the end of the 19th century - it is regarded as an open-air 'art museum'.
11:55 PM
National Parks of Japan
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
12:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
12:23 AM
Chatroom Japan
Imagine being called an outsider in the country where...
Imagine being called an outsider in the country where you were born - Chuk Besher knows what that's like and it made him ask questions about identity and diversity.
12:30 AM
Where We Call Home
We revisit Pakistani Habib ur Rahman - a crafter of custom...
We revisit Pakistani Habib ur Rahman - a crafter of custom-made power wheelchairs in Kobayashi in Miyazaki Prefecture - and meet Edson Moreno, a Brazilian truck driver based in Iwata in Shizuoka.
1:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
1:10 AM
Time-Lapse Japan
The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the S...
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: Noshima Island.
1:15 AM
Direct Talk
Yamazaki Mari was honoured with the Order of the Sta...
Yamazaki Mari was honoured with the Order of the Star of Italy for her contributions to the growth of Italian culture - she talks about creating manga comics that transcend time, space, and borders.
1:30 AM
Learn Japanese from the News
Shinjuku has banned street drinking in the Kabukicho...
Shinjuku has banned street drinking in the Kabukicho district during the Halloween period to discourage rowdy gatherings - we review the story and learn expressions related to going out for a drink.
1:40 AM
Easy Japanese
#25 My throat hurts. / To explain what part of your body ...
#25 My throat hurts. / To explain what part of your body ails you, say the part, then the particle 'ga' followed by adjectives like 'itai' - meaning painful - and finally 'n desu'.
1:45 AM
Food Adventures Connect Us All
A supermarket is attracting attention for its handling of b...
A supermarket is attracting attention for its handling of both halal food for Muslims and common Japanese foodstuffs - what is the new kind of communication created by such food culture differences?
1:55 AM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
This time we introduce 'GRAND SUMO Legends,' which showc...
This time we introduce 'GRAND SUMO Legends,' which showcases the great Yokozuna Chiyonofuji. It shows the attractiveness of the legendary Yokozuna as well as an interview with former Ozeki Konishiki.
2:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
2:30 AM
Seasoning the Seasons
Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms...
Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
3:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
3:30 AM
Cycle Around Japan
Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be h...
Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh - our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to co-operate closely in everything in order to survive.
4:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
4:30 AM
Small Steps, Big Leaps
Preschools in Japan are diversifying with more kid...
Preschools in Japan are diversifying with more kids from international backgrounds or with special needs, yet most daycare takes a 'one-size-fits-all' model - we see a space that is changing all that.
5:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
5:15 AM
Direct Talk
Yamazaki Mari was honoured with the Order of the Sta...
Yamazaki Mari was honoured with the Order of the Star of Italy for her contributions to the growth of Italian culture - she talks about creating manga comics that transcend time, space, and borders.
5:30 AM
Where We Call Home
We revisit Pakistani Habib ur Rahman - a crafter of custom...
We revisit Pakistani Habib ur Rahman - a crafter of custom-made power wheelchairs in Kobayashi in Miyazaki Prefecture - and meet Edson Moreno, a Brazilian truck driver based in Iwata in Shizuoka.