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NHK WORLD TV Programs aired in Japan

Some of the programs of NHK WORLD are available in Japan.

Broadcast schedules are indicated in JST. *Bilingal (English and Japanese)

  • ASIA 7 DAYS
    ASIA 7 DAYS

    BS1 Mon. 4:10 - 4:40 (JST)

    Asia is a region of multiple ethnicities, diverse cultures and social structures, and political systems at different stages of development. ASIA 7 DAYS examines major issues from the week's news.

  • NHK NEWSLINE
    NEWSLINE

    BS1 Tue. - Sat. 3:15 - 3:45 (JST)

    NEWSLINE updates viewers with the latest hard news every hour, covering world events and business-related news, as well as providing global weather forecasts.

  • ASIAN VOICES
    ASIAN VOICES

    Monthly broadcast BS1 Sun. 23:10 - 23:55 (JST)

    Home to 3.6 billion people, Asia is expected to play an ever-greater role in the international community. This program discusses global issues from Asian perspective and transmits the voices of Asia to the world.

  • Japan Biz Cast
    Japan Biz Cast

    Digital Educational TV 3 Sun. 12:30 - 13:00 (JST)

    Japan Biz Cast is a magazine-style program that introduces emerging business trends and Japanese products in many fields, ranging from cars, electronics and foodstuffs to fashion and animation.

  • J-MELO
    J-MELO

    General TV Sun. tentative (Japanese subtitle)

    Besides featuring the latest developments in Japanese music and a selection of hit songs, J-MELO presents diverse material from a wide range of genres, including pop, rock, jazz and classical.

  • BEGIN Japanology
    BEGIN Japanology
    *Bilingual(English and Japanese)

    *General TV Fri. 1:10 - 1:40 (JST)

    BEGIN Japanology invites you into the world of Japanese culture, both traditional and modern, explaining how traditions evolved and the part they still play today in people’s everyday lives.

  • TOKYO EYE
    TOKYO EYE

    Digital Educational TV 3 Sun. 13:00 - 13:30 (JST)

    Presented by Chris Peppler, TOKYO EYE introduces many fascinating aspects of contemporary Tokyo from the perspectives of both visitors and those who live in this diverse metropolis.

  • Your Japanese Kitchen
    Your Japanese Kitchen

    Digital Educational TV 3 Sun. 13:30 - 14:00 (JST)

    In Your Japanese Kitchen, Harumi Kurihara, widely known as “The Housewife Chef”, provides many easy and fun recipes from her Japanese kitchen as well as practical tips on preparing Japanese dishes.

  • OUT & ABOUT
    OUT & ABOUT

    BS1 Sun. 23:10 - 23:40 (JST)

    The reporters on OUT & ABOUT travel nationwide to introduce the charms of each place they visit. They talk to local people and experience many aspects of life in Japan.

  • TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
    TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS

    BS1 Sun. 4:10 - 4:40 / 9:30 - 10:00 (JST) (Japanese subtitle)

    Tokyo fashion has recently been creating a stir throughout the world. This program reports on the hottest fashion trends, including backstage interviews with designers and creators based in Tokyo.