NHK World HD Sunday
Freesat
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
Hometown Stories
Maiko have entertained people for centuries in the city...
Maiko have entertained people for centuries in the city of Sakata in northeastern Japan - now a master of the art is helping younger women follow in her path and gain confidence with every step.
6:37 AM
Easy Japanese
A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this t...
A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking
6:40 AM
Core Kyoto
Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest o...
Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of drawers to its former glory.
6:45 AM
Wild Hokkaido!
A lure fishing expert tries fishing for rockfish by kayak o...
A lure fishing expert tries fishing for rockfish by kayak on the clear blue waters off the Shakotan peninsula, enjoying the nice ocean view as he puts his skills to the test to reel in a big one!
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
Ukraine's Civilian Soldiers
Under intense fire from the Russian forces, Ukrainian c...
Under intense fire from the Russian forces, Ukrainian civilians-turned-soldiers document their first experiences on the battlefield using smartphones and cameras to show the do-or-die reality of war.
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
Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga
Mizuki Shigeru is the legendary manga artist known for...
Mizuki Shigeru is the legendary manga artist known for 'GeGeGe no Kitaro' - Urasawa Naoki is joined by Mizuki's former assistants to discuss the yokai master's techniques with original manuscripts.
8:53 AM
On the Wings 5min.
Fly high from Shizuoka Airport - the nearest airport to M...
Fly high from Shizuoka Airport - the nearest airport to Mount Fuji - as breathtaking window views and special cockpit footage await!
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
Grand Sumo Live
NHK World-Japan presents Grand Sumo September Tournament ...
NHK World-Japan presents Grand Sumo September Tournament Day 8 action live from Tokyo as top wrestlers have their eighth bouts of the 15-day contest.
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
Hometown Stories
Maiko have entertained people for centuries in the city...
Maiko have entertained people for centuries in the city of Sakata in northeastern Japan - now a master of the art is helping younger women follow in her path and gain confidence with every step.
10:37 AM
Easy Japanese
A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this t...
A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking
10:40 AM
Core Kyoto
Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest o...
Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of drawers to its former glory.
10:45 AM
Wild Hokkaido!
A lure fishing expert tries fishing for rockfish by kayak o...
A lure fishing expert tries fishing for rockfish by kayak on the clear blue waters off the Shakotan peninsula, enjoying the nice ocean view as he puts his skills to the test to reel in a big one!
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
11:10 AM
Darwin's Amazing Animals
Declared extinct in the wild in Japan in the 1980s, ...
Declared extinct in the wild in Japan in the 1980s, the crested ibis has made a dramatic comeback following an artificial breeding and release programme... but will Mother Nature have the last word?
11:35 AM
Time-Lapse Journey
Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which w...
Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise - catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.
11:40 AM
Fit with the Doctor's Cyborg
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic chann...
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
11:50 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.
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
12:10 PM
Somewhere Street
A close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking to...
A close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist who visits places off the beaten path, meets ordinary people, and enjoys a travel experience that's only possible on foot.
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
Ukraine's Civilian Soldiers
Under intense fire from the Russian forces, Ukrainian c...
Under intense fire from the Russian forces, Ukrainian civilians-turned-soldiers document their first experiences on the battlefield using smartphones and cameras to show the do-or-die reality of war.
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
Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga
Mizuki Shigeru is the legendary manga artist known for...
Mizuki Shigeru is the legendary manga artist known for 'GeGeGe no Kitaro' - Urasawa Naoki is joined by Mizuki's former assistants to discuss the yokai master's techniques with original manuscripts.
2:53 PM
On the Wings 5min.
Fly high from Shizuoka Airport - the nearest airport to M...
Fly high from Shizuoka Airport - the nearest airport to Mount Fuji - as breathtaking window views and special cockpit footage await!
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
Darwin's Amazing Animals
Declared extinct in the wild in Japan in the 1980s, ...
Declared extinct in the wild in Japan in the 1980s, the crested ibis has made a dramatic comeback following an artificial breeding and release programme... but will Mother Nature have the last word?
3:35 PM
Time-Lapse Journey
Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which w...
Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise - catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.
3:40 PM
Fit with the Doctor's Cyborg
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic chann...
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
3:50 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.
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
J-Melo
Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: enka singer N...
Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: enka singer Nagayama Yoko, who debuted as a pop idol 40 years ago; and MYTH & ROID, who work on themes for internationally successful games and anime shows.
4:40 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.
4:45 PM
Easy Japanese for Work
Today: reporting to a superior that a co-worker is ill...
Today: reporting to a superior that a co-worker is ill. Tran Dinh Thang works at a construction firm in Kanagawa; in a role play challenge, he must report to a superior that a co-worker is ill.
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
5:25 PM
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: Nii Oshima Island.
5:30 PM
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for ...
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 8 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.
5:57 PM
Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with inform...
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 than meets the eye.
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
Japan's Top Inventions
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese p...
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: lint rollers and rotating beacon lights.
6:40 PM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural dis...
...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.
6:55 PM
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raisi...
Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens - Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps!
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
Ukraine's Civilian Soldiers
Under intense fire from the Russian forces, Ukrainian c...
Under intense fire from the Russian forces, Ukrainian civilians-turned-soldiers document their first experiences on the battlefield using smartphones and cameras to show the do-or-die reality of war.
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
Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga
Mizuki Shigeru is the legendary manga artist known for...
Mizuki Shigeru is the legendary manga artist known for 'GeGeGe no Kitaro' - Urasawa Naoki is joined by Mizuki's former assistants to discuss the yokai master's techniques with original manuscripts.
8:53 PM
On the Wings 5min.
Fly high from Shizuoka Airport - the nearest airport to M...
Fly high from Shizuoka Airport - the nearest airport to Mount Fuji - as breathtaking window views and special cockpit footage await!
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
J-Melo
Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: enka singer N...
Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: enka singer Nagayama Yoko, who debuted as a pop idol 40 years ago; and MYTH & ROID, who work on themes for internationally successful games and anime shows.
9:40 PM
Easy Japanese for Work
Today: reporting to a superior that a co-worker is ill...
Today: reporting to a superior that a co-worker is ill. Tran Dinh Thang works at a construction firm in Kanagawa; in a role play challenge, he must report to a superior that a co-worker is ill.
9:55 PM
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raisi...
Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens - Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps!
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
Darwin's Amazing Animals
Declared extinct in the wild in Japan in the 1980s, ...
Declared extinct in the wild in Japan in the 1980s, the crested ibis has made a dramatic comeback following an artificial breeding and release programme... but will Mother Nature have the last word?
10:40 PM
Fit with the Doctor's Cyborg
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic chann...
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
10:50 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.
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
Japan's Top Inventions
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese p...
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: lint rollers and rotating beacon lights.
11:40 PM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural dis...
...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.
11:55 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.
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
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for ...
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 8 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.
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
1:23 AM
Chatroom Japan
German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-...
German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses (sento) - he hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses.
1:30 AM
Where We Call Home
We visit cafe owner Kayla Afrin from Canada - who organise...
We visit cafe owner Kayla Afrin from Canada - who organises a festival in her adoptive Iizuna in Nagano - and English Tumi Grendel Markan, a guide at a Japanese sword museum in Setouchi in Okayama.
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
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.
2:15 AM
Direct Talk
Japan-based illustrator Matthew Meyer has drawn o...
Japan-based illustrator Matthew Meyer has drawn over 500 varieties of yokai, supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore - we ask him about his fascination with the phenomenon of yokai.
2:30 AM
Learn Japanese from the News
Japanese railway companies are introducing an AI-pow...
Japanese railway companies are introducing an AI-powered system that helps customers recover items that they lost or left behind - we learn helpful phrases and go through practice scenarios.
2:40 AM
Easy Japanese
A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this t...
A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking
2:45 AM
Evacuee Support As Time Passes
Local foreign residents have been helping people strick...
Local foreign residents have been helping people stricken by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake through ongoing support activities, starting with an emergency curry kitchen and meeting changing needs.
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
3:23 AM
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.
3:30 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.
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
J-Melo
Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: enka singer N...
Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: enka singer Nagayama Yoko, who debuted as a pop idol 40 years ago; and MYTH & ROID, who work on themes for internationally successful games and anime shows.
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
5:23 AM
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!
5:30 AM
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for ...
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 8 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.
5:57 AM
Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with inform...
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 than meets the eye.
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
On the Wings 5min.
Journey through the air on virtual excursions from To...
Journey through the air on virtual excursions from Tokyo Haneda to regional airports all over Japan - this time it's New Ishigaki Airport, islands in an emerald sea from over 40,000 feet up.
6:15 AM
Direct Talk
Japan-based illustrator Matthew Meyer has drawn o...
Japan-based illustrator Matthew Meyer has drawn over 500 varieties of yokai, supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore - we ask him about his fascination with the phenomenon of yokai.
6:30 AM
Where We Call Home
We visit cafe owner Kayla Afrin from Canada - who organise...
We visit cafe owner Kayla Afrin from Canada - who organises a festival in her adoptive Iizuna in Nagano - and English Tumi Grendel Markan, a guide at a Japanese sword museum in Setouchi in Okayama.