Tuesday, November 18th TV listings for NHK World (KPJK-DT3) San Mateo
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Science View Protecting Corals with Genetic Technology New
A Japanese marine biologist utilizes genetic analysis technology to protect coral reefs from widespread bleaching destruction.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Journeys in Japan Discovering Japan's Hidden Christians
Shizuka Anderson explores the history of the hidden Christians in Kumamoto and Nagasaki, who practiced their faith in secret as the religion was banned in Japan for over 250 years.
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 New
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Dining with the Chef Rika's Tokyo Cuisine/Japan's Beloved Korokke and Coffee Jelly
Chef Rika shares her mother's family recipe for korokke, a Japanese-style croquette, before making a simple dessert, coffee jelly with Japanese muscovado sugar.
Newsroom Tokyo New
NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.
Direct Talk Observing is Living
Soda Kazuhiro, an award-winning filmmaker, sheds light on the observational documentary style he has been championing for 20 years.
Passing the Torch of Peace Ending War with Empathy
In Nagasaki, Hayashida Mitsuhiro picked up the idea that the key to achieving peace is feeling the pain of others. He continues to teach the idea to young visitors who come to his city.
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.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life Doodles or Ukiyoe
The filmmakers investigate what kind of artistic statement Utagawa Kuniyoshi tries to make in his series of doodles depicting the kabuki actors of the day.
Today's Close-Up Fighting the Yips: The Life-Eroding Disorder
Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.
Document 72 Hours A Farmers' Market in Inadani, Nagano
The filmmakers explore food culture in Inadani, Nagano Prefecture, home to a farmers's market that sells a wide array of vegetables, mushrooms, games and even edible insects.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Science View Protecting Corals with Genetic Technology
A Japanese marine biologist utilizes genetic analysis technology to protect coral reefs from widespread bleaching destruction.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Journeys in Japan Discovering Japan's Hidden Christians
Shizuka Anderson explores the history of the hidden Christians in Kumamoto and Nagasaki, who practiced their faith in secret as the religion was banned in Japan for over 250 years.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Dining with the Chef Rika's Tokyo Cuisine/Japan's Beloved Korokke and Coffee Jelly
Chef Rika shares her mother's family recipe for korokke, a Japanese-style croquette, before making a simple dessert, coffee jelly with Japanese muscovado sugar.
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 enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Dive in Tokyo Nihonbashi: The Mercantile Center of Old Tokyo New
Saskia explores Nihonbashi, a district in downtown Tokyo centered on a historic bridge of the same name, and traces its development into a thriving hub of commerce.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Direct Talk Making the World Laugh New
Atsuko Okatsuka, a US-based stand-up comedian, discusses her motivation for pursuing comedy and finding humor in the hardships of being a minority.
Japan's Top Inventions Motorized Conveyor Rollers New
The host discovers the stories behind motorized conveyor rollers, one of the renowned Japanese products.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Frontrunners New
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.
Science View Protecting Corals with Genetic Technology
A Japanese marine biologist utilizes genetic analysis technology to protect coral reefs from widespread bleaching destruction.
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 enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Dive in Tokyo Nihonbashi: The Mercantile Center of Old Tokyo
Saskia explores Nihonbashi, a district in downtown Tokyo centered on a historic bridge of the same name, and traces its development into a thriving hub of commerce.
Newsline Asia 24 New
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
Direct Talk Making the World Laugh
Atsuko Okatsuka, a US-based stand-up comedian, discusses her motivation for pursuing comedy and finding humor in the hardships of being a minority.
Japan's Top Inventions Motorized Conveyor Rollers
The host discovers the stories behind motorized conveyor rollers, one of the renowned Japanese products.
Newsline Asia 24 New
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
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.
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 enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Science View Protecting Corals with Genetic Technology
A Japanese marine biologist utilizes genetic analysis technology to protect coral reefs from widespread bleaching destruction.
NHK News 7 New
NHK's core news program wraps up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.
Dive in Tokyo Nihonbashi: The Mercantile Center of Old Tokyo
Saskia explores Nihonbashi, a district in downtown Tokyo centered on a historic bridge of the same name, and traces its development into a thriving hub of commerce.
Newsroom Tokyo New
NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.
Direct Talk Turning Ghana's E-Waste into Treasures New
Nagasaka Mago discusses his unique art, made from e-waste gathered in Ghanaian slums. He dedicates much of the proceeds to the community and also shares his vision for an impactful process.
Passing the Torch of Peace Hiroshima Piano Silenced No More New
A German playwright finds inspiration in a piano that survived the Hiroshima atomic bombing. The story of its owner, who died at the age of 19 after the blast, moves him to create a piece warning against war's impact on the young.
One in Every Japanese 1/50: People Who Lost A Newborn New
A Japanese couple opens up about their grief after losing their newborn son just two hours after birth.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life Mother Nature's Summer Light Show New
The filmmakers examine what a group of women and children are looking for amongst the weeds near a stream on the outskirts of Edo.
Newsroom Tokyo New
NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.
Direct Talk Making the World Laugh
Atsuko Okatsuka, a US-based stand-up comedian, discusses her motivation for pursuing comedy and finding humor in the hardships of being a minority.
Japan's Top Inventions Motorized Conveyor Rollers
The host discovers the stories behind motorized conveyor rollers, one of the renowned Japanese products.
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.