NHK World HD Friday
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209
Sky
507
Virgin
625
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
My Street Piano
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
6:30 AM
Bento Expo
Marc uses a Chinese sauce to make a spicy eggplant dish,...
Marc uses a Chinese sauce to make a spicy eggplant dish, Maki brings you a rich sauce katsu-don bento! We also meet some bento makers on the US West Coast whose creations reflect their cultural roots.
6:45 AM
Zero Waste Life
Nihei Toru sells restored old furniture and brings out ...
Nihei Toru sells restored old furniture and brings out the hidden charm in pieces most would consider worthless - he strives to preserve their vintage feel instead of going for good-as-new.
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
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
7:23 AM
Short Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
7:30 AM
Special Programme
A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and socie...
A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.
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
Matsuri: The Heartbeat 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.
8:20 AM
The Masterpieces of Tsutaju
This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a ...
This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's 'The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin.'
8:23 AM
Chatroom Japan
Do you know what to do when disaster strikes? If you don't...
Do you know what to do when disaster strikes? If you don't, Andrew Mitchell from the UK has some stories to tell you from his own experience living through the 2016 Kumamoto quakes.
8:30 AM
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
8:55 AM
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Chibita is a friendly cat living at a souvenir shop n...
Chibita is a friendly cat living at a souvenir shop near Chusonji Temple - a World Heritage Site - Popo lives at a horseback riding club with 20 horses, and we meet handsome Kikujiro at a rose garden.
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
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Cats love hanging out by the seaside in Ehime's pleasant...
Cats love hanging out by the seaside in Ehime's pleasant and warm climate, see a kitty making rounds at an orange farm, and find some beautiful autumn foliage with the help of a kitty guide.
9:15 AM
Direct Talk
Food waste is a major problem. The founder of a non-prof...
Food waste is a major problem. The founder of a non-profit in Germany is tackling the issue by rescuing food destined for the dustbin.
9:30 AM
Japan Railway Journal
2024 is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, ...
2024 is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail - see how maintenance technologies evolved to keep up with the development of high-speed transportation.
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
10:15 AM
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
10:30 AM
Asia Insight
The stories behind the world's largest continent as it fa...
The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.
11:00 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
11:15 AM
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.
11:30 AM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat 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.
11:40 AM
Direct Talk
The artist Zhang Xu Zhan is receiving global acclaim for ...
The artist Zhang Xu Zhan is receiving global acclaim for highlighting traditional Taiwanese papercraft. He fuses it with digital technology to create paper dolls, animated films, and other works.
11:55 AM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable p...
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.
12:00 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
12:15 PM
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
12:30 PM
Bento Expo
Marc uses a Chinese sauce to make a spicy eggplant dish,...
Marc uses a Chinese sauce to make a spicy eggplant dish, Maki brings you a rich sauce katsu-don bento! We also meet some bento makers on the US West Coast whose creations reflect their cultural roots.
12:45 PM
Zero Waste Life
Nihei Toru sells restored old furniture and brings out ...
Nihei Toru sells restored old furniture and brings out the hidden charm in pieces most would consider worthless - he strives to preserve their vintage feel instead of going for good-as-new.
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
1:10 PM
My Street Piano
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
1:30 PM
Special Programme
A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and socie...
A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.
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
2:10 PM
Cinematic Journey
Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty o...
Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.
2:30 PM
Japan in Focus
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of programmes focusing...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of programmes focusing on Japan.
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
3:10 PM
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
3:23 PM
Short Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
3:30 PM
Asia Insight
The stories behind the world's largest continent as it fa...
The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.
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
Short Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
4:15 PM
Direct Talk
The artist Zhang Xu Zhan is receiving global acclaim for ...
The artist Zhang Xu Zhan is receiving global acclaim for highlighting traditional Taiwanese papercraft. He fuses it with digital technology to create paper dolls, animated films, and other works.
4:30 PM
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
4:55 PM
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Chibita is a friendly cat living at a souvenir shop n...
Chibita is a friendly cat living at a souvenir shop near Chusonji Temple - a World Heritage Site - Popo lives at a horseback riding club with 20 horses, and we meet handsome Kikujiro at a rose garden.
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
My Street Piano
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
5:30 PM
Bento Expo
Marc uses a Chinese sauce to make a spicy eggplant dish,...
Marc uses a Chinese sauce to make a spicy eggplant dish, Maki brings you a rich sauce katsu-don bento! We also meet some bento makers on the US West Coast whose creations reflect their cultural roots.
5:45 PM
Zero Waste Life
Nihei Toru sells restored old furniture and brings out ...
Nihei Toru sells restored old furniture and brings out the hidden charm in pieces most would consider worthless - he strives to preserve their vintage feel instead of going for good-as-new.
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
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.
6:25 PM
Cinematic Journey
Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty o...
Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.
6:40 PM
Direct Talk
Food waste is a major problem. The founder of a non-prof...
Food waste is a major problem. The founder of a non-profit in Germany is tackling the issue by rescuing food destined for the dustbin.
6:55 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable p...
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.
7:00 PM
Medical Frontiers
High blood pressure can cause serious diseases - long-te...
High blood pressure can cause serious diseases - long-term studies in Japan reveal the importance of tracking sleep-time blood pressure and fluctuations. We share tips for controlling blood pressure.
7:30 PM
Special Programme
A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and socie...
A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.
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
My Street Piano
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
8:30 PM
Japan in Focus
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of programmes focusing...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of programmes focusing on Japan.
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
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.
9:25 PM
Short Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
9:30 PM
Asia Insight
The stories behind the world's largest continent as it fa...
The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.
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
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
10:23 PM
Short Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
10:30 PM
Bento Expo
Marc uses a Chinese sauce to make a spicy eggplant dish,...
Marc uses a Chinese sauce to make a spicy eggplant dish, Maki brings you a rich sauce katsu-don bento! We also meet some bento makers on the US West Coast whose creations reflect their cultural roots.
10:45 PM
Zero Waste Life
Nihei Toru sells restored old furniture and brings out ...
Nihei Toru sells restored old furniture and brings out the hidden charm in pieces most would consider worthless - he strives to preserve their vintage feel instead of going for good-as-new.
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
Chatroom Japan
Do you know what to do when disaster strikes? If you don't...
Do you know what to do when disaster strikes? If you don't, Andrew Mitchell from the UK has some stories to tell you from his own experience living through the 2016 Kumamoto quakes.
11:15 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable p...
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.
11:20 PM
Time-Lapse Japan
The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 B.C. - ...
The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 B.C. - we examine various aspects of Jomon society with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Dogu.
11:25 PM
Japanology Plus Mini
'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and cult...
'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at miso, Japan's healthy and comforting taste of home.
11:30 PM
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
11:55 PM
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Chibita is a friendly cat living at a souvenir shop n...
Chibita is a friendly cat living at a souvenir shop near Chusonji Temple - a World Heritage Site - Popo lives at a horseback riding club with 20 horses, and we meet handsome Kikujiro at a rose garden.
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
12:10 AM
The Sunflower Home
A home for war orphans was set up in Nagasaki after the bom...
A home for war orphans was set up in Nagasaki after the bomb. Director Mochida Chiyo became 'Mother' to the orphans and nurtured them toward independence, but they faced hard times in post-war Japan.
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
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
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
2:10 AM
Train Cruise
Explore the 6.4-km Choshi Electric Railway which has ...
Explore the 6.4-km Choshi Electric Railway which has operated for a century with the warm support of residents and rail fans - everyone here strives to preserve the local traditions and specialities.
2:55 AM
Japanology Plus Mini
'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and cult...
'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at wasabi, an eye-watering condiment with many surprising uses.
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
3:10 AM
Japan in Focus
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of programmes focusing...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of programmes focusing on Japan.
3:50 AM
Story Land
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic cha...
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
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
4:10 AM
History Uncovered
Japan opened its doors in the 19th century - emblematic...
Japan opened its doors in the 19th century - emblematic of a broader clothing revolution, the 'Kimono Dress' sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.
4:40 AM
Cinematic Journey
Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty o...
Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.
4:55 AM
Core Kyoto
The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines thro...
The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan - since its foundation in 711 A.D. / C.E., the Inari deities have attracted worshippers with varying needs.
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
Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is 'Japan's Top Inventions'
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is 'Japan's Top Inventions'
5:40 AM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
...Your Life. The hazard map for Mount Fuji was revis...
...Your Life. The hazard map for Mount Fuji was revised in 2021, revealing the chance of more damage from lava flows - we look at what lies behind the assumptions for this assessment.
5:55 AM
PythagoraSwitch Mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we ...
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun!