Friday, August 28th 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.
Introducing a wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society.
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.
Design X Stories Design Hunting in Yamaguchi New
The hosts explore various designs that draw inspiration from the rich natural landscape of Yamaguchi, situated on the western edge of Japan's main island.
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.
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 filmmaker illuminates top-level professionals who are at the forefront of their fields and interviews them about their work, inspiration and experiences.
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.
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.
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
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 On the Brink of Extinction?: Ep.4 Wind Power and Birds at Risk
The filmmakers explore the environmental impact of expanding wind farms across land and sea and the measures to protect birdlife while tackling climate change.
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.
Medical Frontiers Hydrogen Gas Could Save Lives
How hydrogen gas inhalation improves survival rates and reduces severe aftereffects that can occur after the heart restarts.
Introducing a wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society.
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.
Design X Stories Design Hunting in Yamaguchi
The hosts explore various designs that draw inspiration from the rich natural landscape of Yamaguchi, situated on the western edge of Japan's main island.
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.
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.
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.
Chatroom Japan An Education Chance Opens the World
Maxine, a university student, talks about receiving support while trying to enter Japanese high school and becoming a counselor for fellow international students.
Japan's Top Inventions Center Bridge Knee Braces
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: contactless IC cards & wasabi packets.
Japanology Plus Family Restaurants
The host explores how innovative services used in Japanese family restaurants help them survive in a tough restaurant industry.
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.
Unsolved Cases How Land Swindlers Deceived a Housing Giant New
The filmmakers investigate a group of fraudsters who impersonated property owners to orchestrate fake land deals and successfully swindled 5.5 billion yen in 2017.
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.
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.
The Professionals Chasing Hope in Africa: Kumon Kazuko, Paediatrician New
Successful professionals from various fields discuss how they found inspiration and overcame obstacles.
Japanology Plus Mini Showa Nostalgia New
The filmmakers present a variety of stories on Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.
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.
Design X Stories Design Hunting in Yamaguchi
The hosts explore various designs that draw inspiration from the rich natural landscape of Yamaguchi, situated on the western edge of Japan's main island.
Story Land in Classical Japanese Heike Monogatari (The Tale of the Heike) New
The host presents classical Japanese literature, in both original form and modern rendition, that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.
Mitateru-Phose: Let's Change Perspective! New
A comprehensive compilation of insightful tales that cater to the interests of young viewers by incorporating elements of humor.
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.
History Uncovered The Hiroshige Code New
Professor Timon Screech examines the hidden codes in Utagawa Hiroshige's "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo," depicting the changing face of Japan.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life Fishing for a Summer Delicacy New
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.
Ninja Truth The Latest in Ninja Research 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 Immersive Disaster Preparedness Training New
The host sheds light on AR and VR technologies that provide realistic simulations of fire smoke and tsunami risks, improving emergency preparedness and hazard awareness.
Design Museum Japan Propellers: Unwavering Rationality New
Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker, which holds a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape without compromise.
Kabuki Kool Married Love New
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki.
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.
Unsolved Cases How Land Swindlers Deceived a Housing Giant
The filmmakers investigate a group of fraudsters who impersonated property owners to orchestrate fake land deals and successfully swindled 5.5 billion yen in 2017.
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.
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.
History Uncovered The Hiroshige Code
Professor Timon Screech examines the hidden codes in Utagawa Hiroshige's "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo," depicting the changing face of Japan.
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.
Ninja Truth The Latest in Ninja Research
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.
Design X Stories Design Hunting in Yamaguchi
The hosts explore various designs that draw inspiration from the rich natural landscape of Yamaguchi, situated on the western edge of Japan's main island.
Story Land in Classical Japanese Heike Monogatari (The Tale of the Heike)
The host presents classical Japanese literature, in both original form and modern rendition, that conveys the worldview of ancient Japan.
Mitateru-Phose: Let's Change Perspective!
A comprehensive compilation of insightful tales that cater to the interests of young viewers by incorporating elements of humor.
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 Professionals Chasing Hope in Africa: Kumon Kazuko, Paediatrician
Successful professionals from various fields discuss how they found inspiration and overcame obstacles.
Japanology Plus Mini Showa Nostalgia
The filmmakers present a variety of stories on Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.
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 Immersive Disaster Preparedness Training
The host sheds light on AR and VR technologies that provide realistic simulations of fire smoke and tsunami risks, improving emergency preparedness and hazard awareness.
Design Museum Japan Propellers: Unwavering Rationality
Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker, which holds a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape without compromise.
Kabuki Kool Married Love
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki.
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.
Unsolved Cases How Land Swindlers Deceived a Housing Giant
The filmmakers investigate a group of fraudsters who impersonated property owners to orchestrate fake land deals and successfully swindled 5.5 billion yen in 2017.