Thursday, August 20th 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.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri: Hirosaki
Enormous floats called "neputa," decorated with vibrant images and sometimes featuring wire-frame 3D figures, are paraded through the streets during the Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri.
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.
Japanology Plus Solo-katsu
Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a British broadcaster based in 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.
Century Signboards A Different Kind of Fish
The filmmakers take a look at taiyaki, a sweet-bean-paste-filled treat that comes in the auspicious shape of a sea bream. This sweet has been loved by the Japanese for over 100 years.
The filmmakers explore the traditional Japanese times of rikka and shoman, two dates in the early summer season; the temple chefs show how to make Japanese kimpira stir-fry with itadori and mehari-zushi.
Japan Railway Journal JR Geibi Line: Making Moves with Extra Trains New
The hosts shed light on the efforts of the local governments to keep the JR Geibi Line open, including adding trains, providing taxi services and holding 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.
Cinematic Journey MICHINOKU COASTAL TRAIL / CENTRAL SECTION
Kyle Card hikes along the 621 miles trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan, where he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.
Ramen Japan Wakayama
The host explores Wakayama, the birthplace of shoyu, and discovers a distinctive ramen culture which pairs ramen with sushi.
Spiritual Explorers Iki: The Aesthetic of Edo
For 800 years, the Ogasawara family has taught Japanese etiquette through daily actions, learning how this cultivates self-awareness and understanding of others.
One in Every Japanese 1/1000: Lay Judges
Lay judges in Japan share their experience of working in courts and joining a networking event for former lay judges.
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.
My Street Piano Shibuya
In Shibuya, one of Tokyo's largest districts, a piano near a station ticket gate draws passersby to stop and play, filling the air with heartfelt melodies.
Backstage Japan Narita International Airport
The filmmakers shed light on the systems that ensure the safety and comfort of passengers in Narita International Airport.
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.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri: Hirosaki
Enormous floats called "neputa," decorated with vibrant images and sometimes featuring wire-frame 3D figures, are paraded through the streets during the Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri.
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.
Core Kyoto Cooking Utensils: Craftwork Ensures the Future of Traditional Cuisine
The filmmakers shed light on how cooking utensils help enhance the inherent flavors of local ingredients in Kyoto cuisine.
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.
Biz Stream Special Edition Making Measurement Easy
Japan From Above: Up Close Hiroshima Storyteller
The filmmakers shed light on a woman in Hiroshima Prefecture who preserves the memories of atomic bomb survivors in her hometown.
Direct Talk Considering Our Future Through Dinosaur Research
In June 2025, Kobayashi Yoshitsugu published a trailblazing paper, illuminating the evolutionary process of large tyrannosaurs. He explains how such research helps us consider the future of humanity.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Onabare: Kami New
The host takes a look into the training and preparations for the Onabare festival, which include parading a portable shrine through the streets and performing along the way.
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 My Favorite Meal, One Last Time
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others.
Satoyama Kitchen Diary Leopard Plant Sharpens the Appetite
Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.
Japanology Plus Solo-katsu
Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a British broadcaster based in 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.
Century Signboards A Different Kind of Fish
The filmmakers take a look at taiyaki, a sweet-bean-paste-filled treat that comes in the auspicious shape of a sea bream. This sweet has been loved by the Japanese for over 100 years.
The filmmakers explore the traditional Japanese times of rikka and shoman, two dates in the early summer season; the temple chefs show how to make Japanese kimpira stir-fry with itadori and mehari-zushi.
Japan Railway Journal JR Geibi Line: Making Moves with Extra Trains
The hosts shed light on the efforts of the local governments to keep the JR Geibi Line open, including adding trains, providing taxi services and holding 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.
Biz Stream Special Edition Making Measurement Easy
One in Every Japanese 1/2500: New Farmers
One in 2,500 Japanese people started farming in 2022. New farmers, who worked in different industries, examine the values they have found in this demanding yet rewarding field.
Spiritual Explorers Iki: The Aesthetic of Edo
For 800 years, the Ogasawara family has taught Japanese etiquette through daily actions, learning how this cultivates self-awareness and understanding of others.
One in Every Japanese 1/1000: Lay Judges
Lay judges in Japan share their experience of working in courts and joining a networking event for former lay judges.
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.
My Street Piano Shibuya
In Shibuya, one of Tokyo's largest districts, a piano near a station ticket gate draws passersby to stop and play, filling the air with heartfelt melodies.
Core Kyoto Cooking Utensils: Craftwork Ensures the Future of Traditional Cuisine
The filmmakers shed light on how cooking utensils help enhance the inherent flavors of local ingredients in Kyoto cuisine.
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.
Cinematic Journey MICHINOKU COASTAL TRAIL / CENTRAL SECTION
Kyle Card hikes along the 621 miles trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan, where he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.
Ramen Japan Wakayama
The host explores Wakayama, the birthplace of shoyu, and discovers a distinctive ramen culture which pairs ramen with sushi.
Backstage Japan Narita International Airport
The filmmakers shed light on the systems that ensure the safety and comfort of passengers in Narita International Airport.
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.
Biz Stream Special Edition Making Measurement Easy
Japan From Above: Up Close Hiroshima Storyteller
The filmmakers shed light on a woman in Hiroshima Prefecture who preserves the memories of atomic bomb survivors in her hometown.
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic catalogue of channels dubbed into English.
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.
My Street Piano Shibuya
In Shibuya, one of Tokyo's largest districts, a piano near a station ticket gate draws passersby to stop and play, filling the air with heartfelt melodies.
Asia Insight New
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.
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.
Biz Stream Special Edition Making Measurement Easy
One in Every Japanese 1/36: Foreign Residents in Japan New
One in 36 people in Japan are foreign residents. As the country's population declines, the filmmakers look at Japanese society in a new era of foreign workers.
SCHOOL OF J-POP Exploring Vocaloid Music Through'Cosmic Princess Kaguya!' New
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.
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.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Hibuse Matsuri: Kashima-chiku, Minamisoma New
Men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire during the Fire Prevention Festival, Hibuse Matsuri.
Herbal Symphony Seeding the Future New
Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, knowledge of medicinal herbs is shared with younger generations.
Japan Railway Journal JR Geibi Line: Making Moves with Extra Trains
The hosts shed light on the efforts of the local governments to keep the JR Geibi Line open, including adding trains, providing taxi services and holding 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.
Biz Stream Special Edition Making Measurement Easy
Japan From Above: Up Close Beppu Hot Springs New
The narrator sheds light on the renowned hot springs of Beppu, a city in Oita Prefecture on the east coast of Kyushu island.
Seasoning the Seasons Tributes and Purveyors
Visiting places across Japan to learn about their fascinating culture and experiencing the charms of their daily life.
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.
Cinematic Journey MICHINOKU COASTAL TRAIL / SOUTHERN SECTION New
Kyle Card hikes along the southern section of the Michinoku Coastal Trail to explore local lives, nature, traces of disaster and resilience.
Ramen Japan Tokushima New
A look at Tokushima Prefecture's one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen, topped with pork belly and raw egg.
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic catalogue of channels dubbed into English.
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.
Biz Stream Tackling Wood Waste (#240) New
The hosts explore groundbreaking business initiatives aimed at increasing the use of Japanese timber and wood waste.
One in Every Japanese 1/36: Foreign Residents in Japan
One in 36 people in Japan are foreign residents. As the country's population declines, the filmmakers look at Japanese society in a new era of foreign workers.
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.
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.
Century Signboards All About the Beans New
The filmmakers visit a 100-year-old café born out of the friendship between Brazil and Japan, where the coffee is so great that it was even loved by superstar John Lennon.
Nun's Seasonal Calendar June New
Learning about early summer dates of Boshu and Geshi from the Japanese calendar; the chefs demonstrate how to prepare a pair of refreshing summer dishes.
SCHOOL OF J-POP Exploring Vocaloid Music Through'Cosmic Princess Kaguya!'
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.
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.
My Street Piano Hirosaki New
The filmmakers place a piano inside a station in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, and share footage of passersby playing music.
Document 72 Hours Life in a Kagoshima Gold Mine
The filmmakers follow the daily life of gold mine workers of various ages and backgrounds in Kagoshima, Japan, for three days.
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.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Hibuse Matsuri: Kashima-chiku, Minamisoma
Men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire during the Fire Prevention Festival, Hibuse Matsuri.
Herbal Symphony Seeding the Future
Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, knowledge of medicinal herbs is shared with younger generations.
Japan Railway Journal JR Geibi Line: Making Moves with Extra Trains
The hosts shed light on the efforts of the local governments to keep the JR Geibi Line open, including adding trains, providing taxi services and holding 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.
Cinematic Journey MICHINOKU COASTAL TRAIL / SOUTHERN SECTION
Kyle Card hikes along the southern section of the Michinoku Coastal Trail to explore local lives, nature, traces of disaster and resilience.
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic catalogue of channels dubbed into English.
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.
Biz Stream Tackling Wood Waste (#240)
The hosts explore groundbreaking business initiatives aimed at increasing the use of Japanese timber and wood waste.
Direct Talk Connecting Architecture, People, and Nature New
Architect Sejima Kazuyo discusses her style of creating open spaces and her architectural philosophy.
IMPACTS:Climates Change the World On the Brink of Extinction?: Ep.3 Vanishing Alpine Meadows New
The filmmakers explore how global warming transforms the Taisetsu Mountains in Hokkaido, where the loss of alpine plants threatens the survival of the rare animals.
Chatroom Japan New
A Brazilian couple share their journey of moving to Shiga Prefecture, Japan, and teaching taekwondo to local children.
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.
The World Heritage Sites in Japan The Beauty and Beliefs of the Shinto Shrine on the Sea: Itsukushima Shrine New
The filmmakers shed light on the architectural and symbolic aspects of Itsukushima Shrine, which appears to float on the sea.
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.