Thursday, August 14th TV listings for NGN4 (NHK World) HD
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
My Street Piano Shimanto
The filmmakers place a piano in a park in Shimanto, a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture.
Host Peter Barakan visits experts in various fields to show Japanese culture from a new perspective.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Onomichi Betcha Matsuri: Onomichi
A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan, and the preparations leading up to them.
Herbal Symphony Winter Jewels at Our Feet
In winter, a group of people from Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda hike up the mountains of Yoshino for kudzu.
Japan Railway Journal On Track for a Carbon-Free Future New
The recovery of nearly 4,070 km of destroyed railway network.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Cinematic Journey Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Beauty
Kyle Card hikes the designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets.
Ramen Japan Chiba
The filmmaker journeys to Chiba, which is 25 miles east of the center of Tokyo, to check out the local ramen varieties.
The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
The World Heritage Sites in Japan The Ancient Prayers Transcending Time: Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites
The host explores the birthplace of Shintoism, Okinoshima Island, and reveals how restricted public access helps preserve the valuable artifacts found in the area.
On the Wings Shizuoka to Izumo Airport
Embarks on a journey through the skies with views from the airplane window from Shizuoka to Izumo Airport.
Gaining insights into working people by investigating what they eat for lunch.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
My Street Piano Shimanto
The filmmakers place a piano in a park in Shimanto, a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture.
Hometown Stories Nagasaki's Long-Forgotten Choir
The filmmakers uncover the story of the teacher who led a radio children's choir during World War II to promote the cause of peace through music.
Time-Lapse Japan Izumo: The City of Water
A variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
NHK World-Japan Special Program
News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
One in Every Japanese 1/2: People Who Don't Drink
The filmmakers interview drinkers and non-drinkers in Japan, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar.
Direct Talk Spreading the Joy of Music to All
Erika Colon is the artistic director of a choir for children with hearing and visual impairments. The group aims to develop a new form of music that is accessible to all.
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic catalogue of channels dubbed into English.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life Fishing for a Summer Delicacy
The host examines "Fly-fishing," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai that features a group of anglers using drifting mosquito hooks to fish.
Hometown Stories Planting Seeds of Peace in Hiroshima
An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine, and way of life. In addition, understand Japanese life outside major metropolitan areas.
The Masterpieces of Ukiyo-E Producer Tsutaju
The host provides a closer look at the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a Japanese ukiyo-e artist from the Edo Period.
Host Peter Barakan visits experts in various fields to show Japanese culture from a new perspective.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Onomichi Betcha Matsuri: Onomichi
A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan, and the preparations leading up to them.
Passing the Torch of Peace A Mother's Back
A Hiroshima teen and an atomic bomb survivor try to depict visually what one mother endured immediately after the blast.
Japan Railway Journal On Track for a Carbon-Free Future
The recovery of nearly 4,070 km of destroyed railway network.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
NHK World-Japan Special Program
News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Herbal Symphony Winter Jewels at Our Feet
In winter, a group of people from Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda hike up the mountains of Yoshino for kudzu.
The Beauty of Japanese Swords: Famous Masterpieces Cutting-Edge Patterns
The filmmakers take a look at a powerful weapon with a beautiful hamon: Daihannya Nagamitsu.
Hometown Stories Nagasaki's Long-Forgotten Choir
The filmmakers uncover the story of the teacher who led a radio children's choir during World War II to promote the cause of peace through music.
Time-Lapse Japan Izumo: The City of Water
A variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Cinematic Journey Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Beauty
Kyle Card hikes the designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets.
Gaining insights into working people by investigating what they eat for lunch.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
NHK World-Japan Special Program New
News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
Asia Insight China's Up-and-Coming Indie Animators New
In China's rapidly growing animation industry, independent works are gaining attention; a dedicated film festival is held to allow young talent to be discovered.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
The World Heritage Sites in Japan The Ancient Prayers Transcending Time: Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites
The host explores the birthplace of Shintoism, Okinoshima Island, and reveals how restricted public access helps preserve the valuable artifacts found in the area.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
NHK World-Japan Special Program New
News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.