NHK World HD Saturday
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
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 AM
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 AM
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.
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
NHK Documentary
A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examination...
A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.
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
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.
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
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.
9:25 AM
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.
9:30 AM
Grand Sumo Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boa...
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
9:57 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.
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
Cycle Around Japan
Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan,...
Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed.
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
Today's Close-Up
Controversial domestic and global issues that a...
Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.
11:40 AM
Rockie and Her Friends
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-hum...
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.
11:50 AM
Let's Enjoy Maths
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
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.
12:55 PM
The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer l...
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season
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
NHK Documentary
A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examination...
A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.
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
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.
3:00 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
Biz Stream
This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business t...
This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.
3:40 PM
Rockie and Her Friends
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-hum...
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.
3:50 PM
Let's Enjoy Maths
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
Hometown Stories
With themes ranging from ancient traditions to contempor...
With themes ranging from ancient traditions to contemporary social issues, these documentaries present intimate portraits of people's lives around Japan today.
4:37 PM
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
4:40 PM
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.
4:45 PM
Wild Hokkaido!
A travel show Focused on the Great Nature of Japan's northe...
A travel show Focused on the Great Nature of Japan's northernmost main island, Hokkaido. We visit exquisite locations and present a wealth of great images from NHK's archives
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
Framing Everyday's Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project, shot by pros and n...
A unique time-lapse photography project, shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
5:15 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Shirasu are baby Japanese anchovies - known for their...
Shirasu are baby Japanese anchovies - known for their clear and silvery-white appearance, these tiny things are packed with umami and nutrients.
5:25 PM
The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer l...
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season
5:30 PM
Grand Sumo Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boa...
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
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
Cycle Around Japan
Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan,...
Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed.
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
NHK Documentary
A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examination...
A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.
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
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.
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
Cycle Around Japan
Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan,...
Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed.
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
Biz Stream
This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business t...
This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.
10:40 PM
Rockie and Her Friends
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-hum...
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.
10:50 PM
Let's Enjoy Maths
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
Hometown Stories
With themes ranging from ancient traditions to contempor...
With themes ranging from ancient traditions to contemporary social issues, these documentaries present intimate portraits of people's lives around Japan today.
11:37 PM
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
11:40 PM
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.
11:45 PM
Wild Hokkaido!
A travel show Focused on the Great Nature of Japan's northe...
A travel show Focused on the Great Nature of Japan's northernmost main island, Hokkaido. We visit exquisite locations and present a wealth of great images from NHK's archives
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
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Shirasu are baby Japanese anchovies - known for their...
Shirasu are baby Japanese anchovies - known for their clear and silvery-white appearance, these tiny things are packed with umami and nutrients.
12:20 AM
The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer l...
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season
12:25 AM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
It's spring and a group of young men and women are at th...
It's spring and a group of young men and women are at the beach for some recreational clam-digging - the sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood.
12:30 AM
Grand Sumo Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boa...
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
12:57 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.
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
NHK Documentary
A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examination...
A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.
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
Special Programme
NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentari...
NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia
2:53 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!
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
Biz Stream
This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business t...
This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.
3:40 AM
Little Charo
This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog...
This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7.
3:55 AM
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
On this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photog...
On this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats!
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
Darwin's Amazing Animals
A natural history show that's a huge hit with families in J...
A natural history show that's a huge hit with families in Japan is now set to go global! This series explores the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas and Asia.
4:35 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.
4:40 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.
4:50 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.
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
5:25 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: Nii Oshima Island.
5:30 AM
Grand Sumo Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boa...
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
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
Hometown Stories
With themes ranging from ancient traditions to contempor...
With themes ranging from ancient traditions to contemporary social issues, these documentaries present intimate portraits of people's lives around Japan today.
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 travel show Focused on the Great Nature of Japan's northe...
A travel show Focused on the Great Nature of Japan's northernmost main island, Hokkaido. We visit exquisite locations and present a wealth of great images from NHK's archives