Friday, January 2nd TV listings for NGN4 (NHK World)
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.
Design X Stories New
The hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers's values and stories behind their creations.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
The World Heritage Sites in Japan Preserved from Time Immemorial to the Present: Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group
Hit the Road 5minutes Gunma New
To truly enjoy Gunma, travel by car is key; we start from Takasaki, where the bullet train stops, and make our way to Kusatsu hot springs, with world heritage sites and local food along the way.
Asia Insight Rescuing Children from Abuse: The Philippines
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.
Time-Lapse Journey Nighttime Scenery
A time lapse footage of a charming nighttime scenery that can be found in different environments all over Japan, including the cities and countryside.
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.
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.
Nun's Seasonal Calendar January
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
Ama Divers Restoring The Earthquake-Hit Seabed
The filmmaker captures the struggle of Wajima's ama divers, who seek to restore the damaged seabed after 2024's devastating natural disasters.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Biz Stream Looking through Digital AIs
Experts discuss the real-world applications of image recognition technology and its growing influence on our everyday lives.
The Beauty of Japanese Swords: Famous Masterpieces Naginata-Wielding Heroes
The filmmakers take a look at two naginata, or polearms, associated with legendary Japanese warriors Benkei and Tomoe Gozen.
Direct Talk The Beauty and Art of Watchmaking
Renowned watchmaker Daizo Makihara discusses his works and passion for creating analog watches in the digital world.
IMPACTS:Climates Change the World Climate Change in Asia ep. 4: Saving Vietnam's Fields from Rising Water Levels
Experts investigate why Vietnam's rice fields are susceptible to flooding, and how this jeopardizes the nation's food supply.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life A Summer Bedtime Routine New
The filmmakers explore Edo townspeople's ways of repelling mosquitoes during hot and humid summer nights.
Medical Frontiers Things You Should Do To Prevent CKD
The filmmakers take a look at clinical trials in regenerative medicine and a large-scale study in Japan that has shown how improving one's diet and lifestyle can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease.
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.
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.
Nun's Seasonal Calendar January
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
The hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers's values and stories behind their creations.
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.
Asia Insight Rescuing Children from Abuse: The Philippines
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.
Biz Stream Looking through Digital AIs
Experts discuss the real-world applications of image recognition technology and its growing influence on our everyday lives.
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.
Ama Divers Restoring The Earthquake-Hit Seabed
The filmmaker captures the struggle of Wajima's ama divers, who seek to restore the damaged seabed after 2024's devastating natural disasters.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Chatroom Japan 50 rejections changed my life
Marvin finds himself becoming a data analyst after being turned down by 50 companies during his job search.
Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.
Japanology Plus Uesugi Yozan: All for His People
Peter Barakan explores how Uesugi Yozan's policies guided his domain along the path to sustainability.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Documentary 360 New
The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK World-Japan Special Program New
News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Train Cruise A Winter Wonderland in Fukui New
The charms of the cruising boom are explored in a rail trip through Japan.
Japanology Plus Mini Washi 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.
The hosts explore diverse designs across Japan and learn about the designers's values and stories behind their creations.
Let's Enjoy Math with Barky the Dog Can You Make a Measure? New
Take Tech Cut with the Wedge New
The host examines the mechanism of scissor blades to understand how they cut cleanly and the role of wedges in the process.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Samurai Castles Aizuwakamatsu Castle New
Magical Japanese Theater New
The host explores the influence of history, nature and culture on the words and expressions used in the Japanese language.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Saidaiji Eyo: Okayama New
Thousands of near-naked men endure icy water and the winter cold as they are purified at a temple. Some of the normal rites are being reintroduced as the pandemic recedes.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
The explorers learn about a range of concepts within Japanese philosophy, spirituality and culture, offering a window into the country's rich history.
Time-Lapse Japan KUMANO: Gateway to the Land of the Dead New
A variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life New
The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.
Design Museum Japan Landscape Design Around Ice Keeping New
Leading creators visit different parts of Japan to learn the stories of various innovations that exist in everyday life.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK World-Japan Special Program
News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Samurai Castles Aizuwakamatsu Castle
Magical Japanese Theater
The host explores the influence of history, nature and culture on the words and expressions used in the Japanese language.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Saidaiji Eyo: Okayama
Thousands of near-naked men endure icy water and the winter cold as they are purified at a temple. Some of the normal rites are being reintroduced as the pandemic recedes.
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's values and stories behind their creations.
Let's Enjoy Math with Barky the Dog Can You Make a Measure?
Take Tech Cut with the Wedge
The host examines the mechanism of scissor blades to understand how they cut cleanly and the role of wedges in the process.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Train Cruise A Winter Wonderland in Fukui
The charms of the cruising boom are explored in a rail trip through Japan.
Japanology Plus Mini Washi
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.
The explorers learn about a range of concepts within Japanese philosophy, spirituality and culture, offering a window into the country's rich history.
Time-Lapse Japan KUMANO: Gateway to the Land of the Dead
A variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.
Design Museum Japan Landscape Design Around Ice Keeping
Leading creators visit different parts of Japan to learn the stories of various innovations that exist in everyday life.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK World-Japan Special Program
News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.