Thursday, May 21st 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 Seaweed
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 Enhancing Railways with AI: Highlights from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025 New
The hosts shed light on how railway companies use AI to enhance efficiency and safety, including an AI station attendant and AI-assisted bogie inspection system.
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.
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 Yobidashi New
The "yobidashi", or announcers who call out the names of wrestlers before a match, have an important role to play at professional sumo wrestling events.
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 Flower Art: Ephemeral Colours for the Mind and Soul
The filmmaker showcases how flowers in bloom continue to play a special role in the lives of the locals of Kyoto.
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 The Sculptor of the Soul
Yasuda Kan discusses the power of sculpture, following his receipt of the 2025 Isamu Noguchi Award for innovation and global cultural exchange.
Century Signboards Hall of Laughter New
The filmmakers look at an entertainment hall home to rakugo comic stories and more for over a century. It is a place to relax and forget worries, where food and drink are welcome.
Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Bustling Scenes of Old Tokyo New
With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.
Hometown Stories Becoming Gods for a Night New
The host visits the north-eastern part of Japan to explore a local tradition related to monster-like figures called namahage.
Japanology Plus Seaweed
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 Enhancing Railways with AI: Highlights from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025
The hosts shed light on how railway companies use AI to enhance efficiency and safety, including an AI station attendant and AI-assisted bogie inspection system.
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.
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 Flower Art: Ephemeral Colours for the Mind and Soul
The filmmaker showcases how flowers in bloom continue to play a special role in the lives of the locals of Kyoto.
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 Yobidashi
The "yobidashi", or announcers who call out the names of wrestlers before a match, have an important role to play at professional sumo wrestling events.
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 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 Consequences of the Canal: Cambodia New
The filmmakers shed light on Cambodia's plan to build a new canal for more business opportunities at the cost of the displacement of around 1.6 million people.
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.
Tiny Desk Concerts Japan Ishikawa Sayuri feat.fox capture plan New
Emerging and renowned Japanese artists from across different genres showcase their musical talent through exciting performances.
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 Enhancing Railways with AI: Highlights from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025
The hosts shed light on how railway companies use AI to enhance efficiency and safety, including an AI station attendant and AI-assisted bogie inspection system.
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 Yobidashi
The "yobidashi", or announcers who call out the names of wrestlers before a match, have an important role to play at professional sumo wrestling events.
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.
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 Consequences of the Canal: Cambodia
The filmmakers shed light on Cambodia's plan to build a new canal for more business opportunities at the cost of the displacement of around 1.6 million people.
Newsline Asia 24 New
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
Tiny Desk Concerts Japan Ishikawa Sayuri feat.fox capture plan
Emerging and renowned Japanese artists from across different genres showcase their musical talent through exciting performances.
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 Yobidashi
The "yobidashi", or announcers who call out the names of wrestlers before a match, have an important role to play at professional sumo wrestling events.
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 Enhancing Railways with AI: Highlights from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025
The hosts shed light on how railway companies use AI to enhance efficiency and safety, including an AI station attendant and AI-assisted bogie inspection system.
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.
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 Artwork That Embraces the Heart New
Ushioda Kazuya, an award-winning artist, discusses the artistry and philosophy defining his realistic portraits.
IMPACTS:Climates Change the World New
Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.
Chatroom Japan A Word That Offers Comfort New
Chinese mother Yang Hu finds reassurance in a Japanese word that helps her connect with others while navigating cultural differences in Tokyo.
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 Consequences of the Canal: Cambodia
The filmmakers shed light on Cambodia's plan to build a new canal for more business opportunities at the cost of the displacement of around 1.6 million people.