Friday, August 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.
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.
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.
Century Signboards All About the Beans
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.
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.
Design X Stories New
The hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers' values and stories behind their creations.
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.
Ramen Japan Tokushima
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.
My Street Piano Hirosaki
The filmmakers place a piano inside a station in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, and share footage of passersby playing music.
Frontrunners Master Sculptor of Buddhist Statues: Matsumoto Shukan
The legacy of Matsumoto Myokei, a master sculptor of Buddhist statues, lives on through his grandson, Shukan. 80 years after the atomic bomb attacks, Shukan channels his inherited skills to sculpt a message of peace.
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.
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 Tackling Wood Waste (#240)
The hosts explore groundbreaking business initiatives aimed at increasing the use of Japanese timber and wood waste.
Japan From Above: Up Close Beppu Hot Springs
The narrator sheds light on the renowned hot springs of Beppu, a city in Oita Prefecture on the east coast of Kyushu island.
Direct Talk Connecting Architecture, People, and Nature
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
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.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life Night View of Saruwaka-machi New
The filmmakers shed light on kabuki theaters on hiatus, people enjoying the nightlife in a bustling neighborhood and a celebrity sighting.
Medical Frontiers When Lung Cancer Strikes Nonsmokers
From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips on superfoods and easy exercises.
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.
Century Signboards All About the Beans
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.
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.
The hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers' values and stories behind their creations.
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.
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.
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 Hirosaki
The filmmakers place a piano inside a station in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, and share footage of passersby playing music.
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.
A Brazilian couple share their journey of moving to Shiga Prefecture, Japan, and teaching taekwondo to local children.
Japan's Top Inventions Liquid Glass Coating
Reporter Cyrus Nozomu Sethna learns about the development of liquid glass coating from Shioda Masatoshi.
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.
Protecting Life and Hope Inside a Pediatric ICU New
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 Special The Kamo Shrines and Aoi Matsuri: Prayers to Nature from Time Immemorial New
One in Every Japanese 1/2: People Who Don't Drink New
The filmmakers interview drinkers and non-drinkers in Japan, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar.
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.
Cycle Around Japan Izumo Highway - A Road That Builds Bonds New
The host travels along the Izumo Highway, which has been in use for ages, and meets people who value human connection.
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 hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers' values and stories behind their creations.
The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends Rockie and the Nightingale New
Rockie meets a nightingale who loses her singing voice and is thrown away by the king. However, upon hearing about the king's illness, she decides to return to him.
Take Tech Measure the Time New
The filmmakers explore the mechanism inside a clock that enables it to keep time and the role of the crystal oscillator.
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.
Samurai Wisdom MAEDA TOSHIIE New
Ukiyoe Edo-Life Moon-Gazing Down by Edo Bay New
The filmmakers explore Edo Bay streets, enjoy performances by professional entertainers and try foods from different stalls during the summer.
Ninja Truth The Ninja and the Weather New
The filmmaker attempts to uncover the truth about authentic ninjas by exploring their fighting skills, tools and techniques.
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.
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life Scientists on a Quest to Control Typhoons New
Lemi Duncan learns about a national project that explores ways to weaken typhoons using fleets of ships and artificial clouds.
Design Museum Japan Natural Stone Walls New
Nagayama learns the stonemason's process of assessing and utilizing a natural stone's qualities for wall construction.
Kabuki Kool The Battles of Coxinga New
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon, which is about a Sino-Japanese hero fighting for a family that his father used to work for.
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.
Protecting Life and Hope Inside a Pediatric ICU
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 Special The Kamo Shrines and Aoi Matsuri: Prayers to Nature from Time Immemorial
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.
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.
Samurai Wisdom MAEDA TOSHIIE
Ukiyoe Edo-Life Moon-Gazing Down by Edo Bay
The filmmakers explore Edo Bay streets, enjoy performances by professional entertainers and try foods from different stalls during the summer.
Ninja Truth The Ninja and the Weather
The filmmaker attempts to uncover the truth about authentic ninjas by exploring their fighting skills, tools and techniques.
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 hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers' values and stories behind their creations.
The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends Rockie and the Nightingale
Rockie meets a nightingale who loses her singing voice and is thrown away by the king. However, upon hearing about the king's illness, she decides to return to him.
Take Tech Measure the Time
The filmmakers explore the mechanism inside a clock that enables it to keep time and the role of the crystal oscillator.
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.
Cycle Around Japan Izumo Highway - A Road That Builds Bonds
The host travels along the Izumo Highway, which has been in use for ages, and meets people who value human connection.
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.
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life Scientists on a Quest to Control Typhoons
Lemi Duncan learns about a national project that explores ways to weaken typhoons using fleets of ships and artificial clouds.
Design Museum Japan Natural Stone Walls
Nagayama learns the stonemason's process of assessing and utilizing a natural stone's qualities for wall construction.
Kabuki Kool The Battles of Coxinga
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon, which is about a Sino-Japanese hero fighting for a family that his father used to work for.
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.
Protecting Life and Hope Inside a Pediatric ICU