Shows on NHK World Today

01:30 AM - 01:45 AM

Direct Talk

Otani Akira's book 'The Night of Baba Yaga' won the UK's prestigious Dagger Prize for crime fiction in translation, a first for a Japanese author, in 2025 - she shares the inspiration behind her work.

01:45 AM - 02:00 AM

Japan's Top Inventions

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, super-absorbent towels.

02:00 AM - 02:30 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.

02:30 AM - 03:00 AM

Frontrunners

Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh that gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street and proves that they can make a positive contribution to society.

03:00 AM - 03:30 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.

03:30 AM - 04:00 AM

Science View

There is a doctor who is working to develop drugs to treat myotonic dystrophy, an incurable disease - we take a closer look at Professor Masayuki Nakamori of Yamaguchi University and his challenge.

04:00 AM - 04:30 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.

04:30 AM - 05:00 AM

Kabuki Kool

Every hero needs a good villain, and kabuki has everything from ambitious schemers to vile seducers and even the odd comic villain. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the roles' appeal.

05:00 AM - 05:30 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.

05:30 AM - 06:00 AM

Dive in Tokyo

We visit Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture - once the site of a security checkpoint for traffic in and out of old Tokyo, it evolved into a hot spring resort with an increasingly diverse community.

06:00 AM - 06:30 AM

Newsline Asia 24

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

06:30 AM - 06:45 AM

Direct Talk

Otani Akira's book 'The Night of Baba Yaga' won the UK's prestigious Dagger Prize for crime fiction in translation, a first for a Japanese author, in 2025 - she shares the inspiration behind her work.

06:45 AM - 07:00 AM

Japan's Top Inventions

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, super-absorbent towels.

07:00 AM - 07:30 AM

Newsline Asia 24

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

07:30 AM - 08:00 AM

Frontrunners

Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh that gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street and proves that they can make a positive contribution to society.

08:00 AM - 08:30 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.

08:30 AM - 09:00 AM

Kabuki Kool

Every hero needs a good villain, and kabuki has everything from ambitious schemers to vile seducers and even the odd comic villain. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the roles' appeal.

09:00 AM - 09:30 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.

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Science View

There is a doctor who is working to develop drugs to treat myotonic dystrophy, an incurable disease - we take a closer look at Professor Masayuki Nakamori of Yamaguchi University and his challenge.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

NHK News 7

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Dive in Tokyo

We visit Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture - once the site of a security checkpoint for traffic in and out of old Tokyo, it evolved into a hot spring resort with an increasingly diverse community.

11:00 AM - 11:28 AM

Newsroom Tokyo

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

11:28 AM - 11:43 AM

Direct Talk

Sake brewer Noguchi Naohiko has made significant contributions to the sake industry over his seven-decade career - he talks about carrying on old traditions while innovating new ones.

11:43 AM - 11:48 AM

DOSUKOI Sumo Salon

We look at the penultimate 14th day of sumo tournaments and dive into historical moments, like an emotional brotherly title win, that prove that this day can be as or more exciting than the final one!

11:48 AM - 11:55 AM

The Beauty of Japanese Swords

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, a blade wielded by the world's most famous swordsman Miyamoto Musashi: Musashi Masamune.

11:55 AM - 12:00 PM

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life - S1 Ep5

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge for a reason; they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in this bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

12:00 PM - 12:30 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.

12:30 PM - 12:45 PM

Direct Talk

Otani Akira's book 'The Night of Baba Yaga' won the UK's prestigious Dagger Prize for crime fiction in translation, a first for a Japanese author, in 2025 - she shares the inspiration behind her work.

12:45 PM - 01:00 PM

Japan's Top Inventions

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, super-absorbent towels.

01:00 PM - 01:30 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.

01:30 PM - 02:00 PM

Frontrunners

Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh that gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street and proves that they can make a positive contribution to society.

02:00 PM - 02:30 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.

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

A show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market, where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.

03:00 PM - 03:30 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.

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM

Dive in Tokyo

We visit Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture - once the site of a security checkpoint for traffic in and out of old Tokyo, it evolved into a hot spring resort with an increasingly diverse community.

04:00 PM - 04:30 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.

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Kabuki Kool

Every hero needs a good villain, and kabuki has everything from ambitious schemers to vile seducers and even the odd comic villain. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the roles' appeal.

05:00 PM - 05:30 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.

05:30 PM - 05:45 PM

Direct Talk

Otani Akira's book 'The Night of Baba Yaga' won the UK's prestigious Dagger Prize for crime fiction in translation, a first for a Japanese author, in 2025 - she shares the inspiration behind her work.

05:45 PM - 06:00 PM

Japan's Top Inventions

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, super-absorbent towels.

06:00 PM - 06:28 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.

06:28 PM - 06:43 PM

Direct Talk

Sake brewer Noguchi Naohiko has made significant contributions to the sake industry over his seven-decade career - he talks about carrying on old traditions while innovating new ones.

06:43 PM - 06:48 PM

DOSUKOI Sumo Salon

We look at the penultimate 14th day of sumo tournaments and dive into historical moments, like an emotional brotherly title win, that prove that this day can be as or more exciting than the final one!

06:48 PM - 06:55 PM

The Beauty of Japanese Swords

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, a blade wielded by the world's most famous swordsman Miyamoto Musashi: Musashi Masamune.

06:55 PM - 07:00 PM

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life - S1 Ep5

Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge for a reason; they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in this bustling scene from everyday Edo life.

07:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Biz Stream

Shoring Up Short-Handed Kitchens: This episode features new services and cooking equipment designed to help restaurants in Japan overcome a deepening labour shortage.

07:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Frontrunners

Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh that gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street and proves that they can make a positive contribution to society.

08:00 PM - 08:30 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.

08:30 PM - 09:00 PM

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

A show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's food market, where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.

09:00 PM - 09:30 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.

09:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Dive in Tokyo

We visit Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture - once the site of a security checkpoint for traffic in and out of old Tokyo, it evolved into a hot spring resort with an increasingly diverse community.

10:00 PM - 10:30 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 - 10:45 PM

Direct Talk

Otani Akira's book 'The Night of Baba Yaga' won the UK's prestigious Dagger Prize for crime fiction in translation, a first for a Japanese author, in 2025 - she shares the inspiration behind her work.

10:45 PM - 11:00 PM

Japan's Top Inventions

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, super-absorbent towels.

11:00 PM - 11:30 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 - 12:00 AM

Kabuki Kool

Every hero needs a good villain, and kabuki has everything from ambitious schemers to vile seducers and even the odd comic villain. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the roles' appeal.