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NHK WORLD TV Programs aired in Japan

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

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

  • ASIA 7 DAYS
    ASIA 7 DAYS

    BS1 Mon. 4:00 - 4:30 (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.

  • ASIA BIZ FORECAST
    ASIA BIZ FORECAST

    BS1 Sun. 4:00 - 4:30 (JST)

    Using an extensive network of reporters and correspondents from across the region, this fast-paced, magazine-style program presents the latest in Asia business news and trends.

  • Asia Insight
    Asia Insight

    BS1 Mon. 14:00 - 14:30 / Sun. 3:00 - 3:30 (JST)

    Asia Insight is a documentary series that portrays Asia today. The region's new face as a centre of growth that is attracting considerable world attention, its traditional face that is being tossed around by the advance of globalization, and other themes are presented with in-depth behind-the-scenes analysis.

  • ASIAN VOICES
    ASIAN VOICES

    BS1 Fri. 14:00 - 14:30 (JST)

    Home to 3.7 billion people, Asia is expected to play an ever-greater role in the international community. This program discusses global issues from the Asian perspective and transmits the voices of Asia to the world.

  • BEGIN Japanology
    BEGIN Japanology

    BS1 Thu. 14:00 - 14:30 (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.

  • Great Gear
    Great Gear

    Digital Educational TV 3 Wed. 15:00 - 15:30 (JST)

    Great Gear brings you the latest in Japanese ideas and technology from a wide range of industries. In-depth features focus on innovation and tradition in craft, engineering, design and business.

  • J-MELO
    J-MELO

    BS Premium Sun. 2:15 - 2:45 (JST)

    J-MELO features the latest, cutting edge developments in Japanese music, selections of hit songs, and diverse material from a wide-range of different music genres - pop, rock, jazz and classical.

  • journeys in japan
    journeys in japan

    BS1 Wed. 14:00 - 14:30 (JST)

    Every week, our reporters travel around the country, meeting the people in each area and exploring the local culture. They discover fascinating aspects of Japan that are hard to find in a guide book.

  • TOKYO EYE
    TOKYO EYE

    Digital Educational TV 3 Tue. 15:00 - 15:30 (JST)

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

  • TOMORROW beyond 3.11
    TOMORROW beyond 3.11

    BS1 Tue. 14:00 - 14:30 / Mon. 3:00 - 3:30 (JST)

    TOMORROW beyond 3.11 is a documentary and travelog series focusing on Japan as it embarks on the long road to reconstruction following the disasters of March 11, 2011. Foreign celebrity fans of Japan, including globally active musicians, actors, designers and scholars, are invited to visit Japan. They observe the current situation and present their impressions in their own words from a variety of viewpoints.