Shows on NHK World Today

01:00 AM - 01:30 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.

01:30 AM - 02:00 AM

Today's Close-Up

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

Asia Insight

Cambodia has set out to build a historic new canal - while some have high hopes of business opportunities and economic stimulation, concerns remain about the displacement of around 1.6 million people.

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

tiny desk concerts Japan

Ishikawa Sayuri, the queen of Japanese soul music enka, graces tiny desk concerts JAPAN! Joining her is the acclaimed piano trio fox capture plan, known for scoring numerous hit drama series.

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

Japan Railway Journal

Many railway companies have recently been adopting AI to improve efficiency and safety - see examples from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025 that show how AI is being applied across the industry.

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 - 05:57 AM

Grand Sumo Highlights

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 21, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

05:57 AM - 06:00 AM

Sumopedia

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.

06:00 AM - 06:30 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.

06:30 AM - 07:00 AM

Today's Close-Up

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

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

Asia Insight

Cambodia has set out to build a historic new canal - while some have high hopes of business opportunities and economic stimulation, concerns remain about the displacement of around 1.6 million people.

08:00 AM - 08:30 AM

Newsline Asia 24

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

08:30 AM - 09:00 AM

tiny desk concerts Japan

Ishikawa Sayuri, the queen of Japanese soul music enka, graces tiny desk concerts JAPAN! Joining her is the acclaimed piano trio fox capture plan, known for scoring numerous hit drama series.

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 - 09:57 AM

Grand Sumo Highlights

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 21, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

09:57 AM - 10:00 AM

Sumopedia

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.

10:00 AM - 10:30 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.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Japan Railway Journal

Many railway companies have recently been adopting AI to improve efficiency and safety - see examples from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025 that show how AI is being applied across the industry.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

NHK News 7

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

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Today's Close-Up

As Japan's population ages, pets are often left without care, a burden that passes on to medical and care workers. Partnerships between healthcare and animal welfare professionals are emerging.

12:00 PM - 12:28 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.

12:28 PM - 12:43 PM

Direct Talk

Ushioda Kazuya 's realistic art has been winning top prizes in international competitions. He tells us about creating his detailed portraits, and the thought that goes into each one.

12:43 PM - 12:55 PM

Impacts: Climates Change the World

Global warming has raised sea temperatures and amplified powerful typhoons worldwide - we report on their impacts and explore the mechanisms and causes of their intensification with experts.

12:55 PM - 01:00 PM

Chatroom Japan

Chinese mother Yang Hu finds reassurance in a Japanese word that helps her connect with others while navigating cultural differences in Tokyo.

01:00 PM - 01:30 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.

01:30 PM - 02:00 PM

Asia Insight

Cambodia has set out to build a historic new canal - while some have high hopes of business opportunities and economic stimulation, concerns remain about the displacement of around 1.6 million people.

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

tiny desk concerts Japan

Ishikawa Sayuri, the queen of Japanese soul music enka, graces tiny desk concerts JAPAN! Joining her is the acclaimed piano trio fox capture plan, known for scoring numerous hit drama series.

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

Design X Stories

Today's theme: Astonishing Stairs. Creators have taken a simple structure that lets us climb, and imbued it with new significance. Explore the surprising beauty of stairs through architecture and art.

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

Today's Close-Up

As Japan's population ages, pets are often left without care, a burden that passes on to medical and care workers. Partnerships between healthcare and animal welfare professionals are emerging.

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 - 05:57 PM

Grand Sumo Highlights

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 22, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

05:57 PM - 06:00 PM

Sumopedia

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.

06:00 PM - 06:30 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.

06:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Asia Insight

Cambodia has set out to build a historic new canal - while some have high hopes of business opportunities and economic stimulation, concerns remain about the displacement of around 1.6 million people.

07:00 PM - 07:28 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.

07:28 PM - 07:43 PM

Direct Talk

Ushioda Kazuya 's realistic art has been winning top prizes in international competitions. He tells us about creating his detailed portraits, and the thought that goes into each one.

07:43 PM - 07:55 PM

Impacts: Climates Change the World

Global warming has raised sea temperatures and amplified powerful typhoons worldwide - we report on their impacts and explore the mechanisms and causes of their intensification with experts.

07:55 PM - 08:00 PM

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life - S1 Ep3

At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter; this chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.

08:00 PM - 08:30 PM

Medical Frontiers

Nucleic acid therapeutics, which target mRNA, are bringing hope for both intractable diseases such as ALS and common conditions like knee osteoarthritis. We explore the latest advances.