NHK World TV

NHK World TV is an English-language news and information channel produced by Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK. Its programming centers on current events from Asia and the Pacific, with a strong emphasis on Japanese politics, economy, and culture. Regular segments cover international diplomacy, technology developments, and environmental issues, often featuring on-the-ground reporting from correspondents across the region. Documentaries and cultural programs explore topics such as traditional crafts, cuisine, and historical sites in Japan. The channel also airs live coverage of major events like natural disasters or political summits, providing a perspective rooted in Japanese editorial standards. In Germany, it is available through select cable and satellite providers, offering an alternative source for Asian-focused news.

Beyond news, the schedule includes programs on business trends, science, and lifestyle topics, with occasional features on music and the arts. Some slots are dedicated to educational content, such as language lessons or explanations of Japanese social customs. Viewers can access the channel via live streaming on its official website, where recent episodes of flagship programs are also archived. TV guide listings for German providers typically show NHK World TV under international or documentary categories, with fixed time slots for its hourly news bulletins and repeat broadcasts of feature segments throughout the day

TV Guide
NHK NEWSLINE<NY>
00:00 - 00:30
NHK NEWSLINE<NY>
News
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. (Senderinfo).
Today's Close-Up
00:30 - 01:00
Today's Close-Up
Information magazine
Trapped in Poverty: The Darker Side of the Gig Economy
A new form of poverty is quietly spreading among young people in Japan. Barely making ends meet through one-off jobs, many don't have a stable home, which hinders their access to public assistance. (Senderinfo).
NHK NEWSLINE<NY>
01:00 - 01:30
NHK NEWSLINE<NY>
News
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. (Senderinfo).
Core Kyoto
01:30 - 02:00
Core Kyoto
Townscape
Sustainable Initiatives: Nishijin weavers embrace the times
Carbon-fiber and glass-fiber textiles hold potential for a sustainable society. Textile art boasts photographic, delicate expression. Artisans who weave with their nails create future opportunities. (Senderinfo).
NHK NEWSLINE<NY>
02:00 - 02:30
NHK NEWSLINE<NY>
News
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. (Senderinfo).
Grand Sumo Highlights
02:30 - 02:57
Grand Sumo Highlights
Sumo
Day 5
The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years becoming steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Watch these 23-stone behemoth Sumo battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual and spirituality. The Grand Sumo Highlights brings you the best clips from the most exciting matches in the ring between the greatest Sumo wrestlers of modern times competing to take the highest ranked position in the sport, the Maegashire number one spot. Watch the...
Sumopedia #25
02:57 - 03:00
Sumopedia #25
Documentary
Putting on Mawashi
The origins of the Japanese Sumo wrestler dates back over 1500 years, steeped in religious Shinto tradition. Uncover the lives of these extraordinary athletes in this Japanese TV documentary show. Discover the techniques, disciplines, traditions, and training these 23-stone behemoth Sumo use in the battle for dominance over their opponent in wrestling bouts immersed in ritual. Sumopedia delivers viewers the facts about the greatest Sumo wrestlers of the past to the present getting behind the...