NHK World HD Thursday
Freesat
209
Sky
507
Virgin
625
6:30 AM
Design X Stories
Today's theme: Sleeping. It's said that sleep in Japa...
Today's theme: Sleeping. It's said that sleep in Japan is some of the shortest in the world - no wonder a variety of designs put it front and centre! Explore designs that promote healthy sleep habits.
7:30 AM
Japanology Plus
Peter Barakan visits key locations and meets more exper...
Peter Barakan visits key locations and meets more experts with fascinating cultural insights.
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
8:23 AM
Japan from Above: Up Close
This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21s...
This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
8:30 AM
Lunch On!
We hop on a dredging ship that removes sediment from the s...
We hop on a dredging ship that removes sediment from the seabed to allow large ships to navigate in the Port of Nagoya - the crew's biggest joy is the delicious meals prepared by the onboard cooks!
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
9:15 AM
Direct Talk
Silvia Polleri, founder of the world's first restauran...
Silvia Polleri, founder of the world's first restaurant inside a prison, brings customers to this unusual location for a delicious meal, setting the stage for social change both in and out of prison.
9:30 AM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
World-famous edamame are soybeans harvested befo...
World-famous edamame are soybeans harvested before maturity - they're great simply boiled and seasoned with salt, but check out some other ways to savour their sweet aroma and rich umami.
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
10:30 AM
Core Kyoto
Fudo Myo-o has flames at his back and wears a wrathful e...
Fudo Myo-o has flames at his back and wears a wrathful expression - a monk-come-Buddhist sculptor who is enchanted by this protective guardian finds ways to overcome in the time of coronavirus.
11:00 AM
Newsroom Tokyo
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events ...
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
11:40 AM
Direct Talk
Jo-Ann Yoo is dedicated to advancing the wellbeing of ...
Jo-Ann Yoo is dedicated to advancing the wellbeing of Asian Americans long overlooked and discriminated against, especially during Covid - she says it's time to kick down doors to demand their rights.
11:55 AM
no art, no life
Once she picks up a crayon, no-one can stop her - with i...
Once she picks up a crayon, no-one can stop her - with intense concentration, Arami Mao draws pictures of tigers, polar bears, and other animals she loves in the blink of an eye.
12:00 PM
Newsroom Tokyo
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events ...
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
12:30 PM
Design X Stories
Today's theme: Sleeping. It's said that sleep in Japa...
Today's theme: Sleeping. It's said that sleep in Japan is some of the shortest in the world - no wonder a variety of designs put it front and centre! Explore designs that promote healthy sleep habits.
1:00 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
1:30 PM
Japanology Plus
Peter Barakan visits key locations and meets more exper...
Peter Barakan visits key locations and meets more experts with fascinating cultural insights.
2:00 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
2:30 PM
Japan Railway Journal
As luxury tourist trains gain attention, Kintetsu Railway ...
As luxury tourist trains gain attention, Kintetsu Railway is popularising its sightseeing limited express trains with affordable fares - see how the company is using its express network for tourism.
3:00 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
3:30 PM
Core Kyoto
Fudo Myo-o has flames at his back and wears a wrathful e...
Fudo Myo-o has flames at his back and wears a wrathful expression - a monk-come-Buddhist sculptor who is enchanted by this protective guardian finds ways to overcome in the time of coronavirus.
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
4:15 PM
Direct Talk
Jo-Ann Yoo is dedicated to advancing the wellbeing of ...
Jo-Ann Yoo is dedicated to advancing the wellbeing of Asian Americans long overlooked and discriminated against, especially during Covid - she says it's time to kick down doors to demand their rights.
4:30 PM
Lunch On!
We hop on a dredging ship that removes sediment from the s...
We hop on a dredging ship that removes sediment from the seabed to allow large ships to navigate in the Port of Nagoya - the crew's biggest joy is the delicious meals prepared by the onboard cooks!
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
5:30 PM
Design X Stories
Today's theme: Sleeping. It's said that sleep in Japa...
Today's theme: Sleeping. It's said that sleep in Japan is some of the shortest in the world - no wonder a variety of designs put it front and centre! Explore designs that promote healthy sleep habits.
6:00 PM
Newsroom Tokyo
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events ...
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
6:40 PM
Direct Talk
Silvia Polleri, founder of the world's first restauran...
Silvia Polleri, founder of the world's first restaurant inside a prison, brings customers to this unusual location for a delicious meal, setting the stage for social change both in and out of prison.
6:55 PM
no art, no life
Once she picks up a crayon, no-one can stop her - with i...
Once she picks up a crayon, no-one can stop her - with intense concentration, Arami Mao draws pictures of tigers, polar bears, and other animals she loves in the blink of an eye.
7:00 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.
7:30 PM
Japanology Plus
Peter Barakan visits key locations and meets more exper...
Peter Barakan visits key locations and meets more experts with fascinating cultural insights.
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
8:30 PM
Japan Railway Journal
As luxury tourist trains gain attention, Kintetsu Railway ...
As luxury tourist trains gain attention, Kintetsu Railway is popularising its sightseeing limited express trains with affordable fares - see how the company is using its express network for tourism.
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
9:30 PM
Core Kyoto
Fudo Myo-o has flames at his back and wears a wrathful e...
Fudo Myo-o has flames at his back and wears a wrathful expression - a monk-come-Buddhist sculptor who is enchanted by this protective guardian finds ways to overcome in the time of coronavirus.
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
10:30 PM
Design X Stories
Today's theme: Sleeping. It's said that sleep in Japa...
Today's theme: Sleeping. It's said that sleep in Japan is some of the shortest in the world - no wonder a variety of designs put it front and centre! Explore designs that promote healthy sleep habits.
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
11:15 PM
no art, no life
Once she picks up a crayon, no-one can stop her - with i...
Once she picks up a crayon, no-one can stop her - with intense concentration, Arami Mao draws pictures of tigers, polar bears, and other animals she loves in the blink of an eye.
11:20 PM
Time-Lapse Japan
The Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse...
The Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions - this time: Ainu Forest.
11:25 PM
Japan from Above: Up Close
This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21s...
This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
11:30 PM
Lunch On!
We hop on a dredging ship that removes sediment from the s...
We hop on a dredging ship that removes sediment from the seabed to allow large ships to navigate in the Port of Nagoya - the crew's biggest joy is the delicious meals prepared by the onboard cooks!
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
12:30 AM
Asia Insight
Mongolia's plains are facing desertification due t...
Mongolia's plains are facing desertification due to an ever-growing number of cashmere goats - meet the people looking to raise nomads' standard of living through sustainable cashmere.
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
1:15 AM
Direct Talk
Renowned Vietnamese American chef Peter Cuong Frankl...
Renowned Vietnamese American chef Peter Cuong Franklin explains how growing up in Vietnam and then the US inspired him to reinvent traditional dishes using innovative ideas and techniques.
1:30 AM
Bento Expo
Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento ...
Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!
1:45 AM
Zero Waste Life
Behind the nail tips of manicurist and wheelchair user...
Behind the nail tips of manicurist and wheelchair user Arimoto Naomi is marine plastic trash from nearby beaches - it's fashion-inspired eco-consciousness made with the love and support of her family.
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
Cat Encounters
Join animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki as he meets cats...
Join animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki as he meets cats around the world! Today: Barcelona in Spain, Kagurazaka in Tokyo, and we learn what makes for a good boss cat in Kitty Trivia.
2:45 AM
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'.
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
Japan Railway Journal
As luxury tourist trains gain attention, Kintetsu Railway ...
As luxury tourist trains gain attention, Kintetsu Railway is popularising its sightseeing limited express trains with affordable fares - see how the company is using its express network for tourism.
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
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.
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
Renowned Vietnamese American chef Peter Cuong Frankl...
Renowned Vietnamese American chef Peter Cuong Franklin explains how growing up in Vietnam and then the US inspired him to reinvent traditional dishes using innovative ideas and techniques.
5:30 AM
Asia Insight
Mongolia's plains are facing desertification due t...
Mongolia's plains are facing desertification due to an ever-growing number of cashmere goats - meet the people looking to raise nomads' standard of living through sustainable cashmere.