Thursday, May 14th TV listings for NGN4 (NHK World) HD
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Japanology Plus New Roles for Vacant Homes
Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974; each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Japan Railway Journal Vertical Separation: A Key to the Survival of Local Railways New
The hosts explore how financially struggling local railways employ vertical separation, separating infrastructure ownership from operations.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Today's Close-Up Trapped in Poverty: The Darker Side of the Gig Economy
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
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.
Sumopedia Putting on Mawashi New
Enhancing the experience of Sumo Wrestling with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Core Kyoto Sustainable Initiatives: Nishijin Weavers Embrace the Times
The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.
Newsroom Tokyo New
We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.
Direct Talk Horror Manga That Transcend Borders
Ito Junji, a globally renowned horror manga artist, discusses the inspiration behind his distinctive artworks.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo Kiwi New
The host explores varieties of kiwi developed in Kagawa, Japan, and innovative kiwi dishes.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life Rains of the Fifth Month New
A mother and daughter brave the rain to visit their local bathhouse, exchanging words with a young girl along the way. The filmmakers examine how the painting highlights bathing as an essential part of life for the townspeople.
Hometown Stories Loved Ones Reunited on Canvas New
A painter is commissioned by two mothers, who lost their daughters in the Great East Japan Earthquake, to create portraits of their children as adults.
Satoyama Kitchen Spring Butterbur and Miso, a Detoxifying Delight New
Chef Nobuko and her husband Makoto harvest butterbur sprouts to make fuki-miso.
Japanology Plus New Roles for Vacant Homes
Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974; each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Japan Railway Journal Vertical Separation: A Key to the Survival of Local Railways
The hosts explore how financially struggling local railways employ vertical separation, separating infrastructure ownership from operations.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Today's Close-Up Trapped in Poverty: The Darker Side of the Gig Economy
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Core Kyoto Sustainable Initiatives: Nishijin Weavers Embrace the Times
The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital; against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
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.
Sumopedia Putting on Mawashi
Enhancing the experience of Sumo Wrestling with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Today's Close-Up Booming Character Economy: Why Adults Fall for Mascots New
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Asia Insight Ethnic Minorities Leading the Coffee Rush: Yunnan, China New
The filmmakers shed light on the ethnic minorities in Yunnan Province developing a unique specialty coffee brand using their local customs.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Outside In Lost in Academia In Deep with Snack Bars New
Harvard-trained anthropologist Maura McGrath delves into snack bars, revealing a unique form of Japanese nightlife.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Japan Railway Journal Vertical Separation: A Key to the Survival of Local Railways
The hosts explore how financially struggling local railways employ vertical separation, separating infrastructure ownership from operations.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
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.
Sumopedia Putting on Mawashi
Enhancing the experience of Sumo Wrestling with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Today's Close-Up Booming Character Economy: Why Adults Fall for Mascots
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
Newsline Asia 24 New
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
Asia Insight Ethnic Minorities Leading the Coffee Rush: Yunnan, China
The filmmakers shed light on the ethnic minorities in Yunnan Province developing a unique specialty coffee brand using their local customs.
Newsline Asia 24 New
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
Outside In Lost in Academia In Deep with Snack Bars
Harvard-trained anthropologist Maura McGrath delves into snack bars, revealing a unique form of Japanese nightlife.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
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.
Sumopedia Putting on Mawashi
Enhancing the experience of Sumo Wrestling with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Japan Railway Journal Vertical Separation: A Key to the Survival of Local Railways
The hosts explore how financially struggling local railways employ vertical separation, separating infrastructure ownership from operations.
NHK News 7 New
NEWS7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio; it's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.
Today's Close-Up Booming Character Economy: Why Adults Fall for Mascots
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
Newsroom Tokyo New
We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.
Direct Talk Scrutinizing the Universe Through Lunar Rocks New
Ohtake Makiko, recipient of a 2025 NASA award for her outstanding contributions to Solar System exploration, discusses her research into the origins of the Earth and the Moon.
IMPACTS:Climates Change the World How a Lake Lost Its Divine Ice New
What happens to lake water when it no longer freezes in winter? Detailed records of a divine freezing phenomenon of Lake Suwa in Japan have been kept for 580 years, but since 2018 it has not frozen.
Chatroom Japan The Local Sento: More Than a Bath New
German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses, or "sento". He hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses.
Newsroom Tokyo New
We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.
Asia Insight Ethnic Minorities Leading the Coffee Rush: Yunnan, China
The filmmakers shed light on the ethnic minorities in Yunnan Province developing a unique specialty coffee brand using their local customs.