Thursday, August 21st TV listings for NHK World (WCFE-DT2) Plattsburg, NY HD
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Time-Lapse Journey Connecting Japan and the World
Features time lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.
Japanology Plus Service Areas
The host examines the evolution of around 900 roadside service areas that provide amenities along Japan's expressway toll roads and their links with local communities.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
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.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini Wasabi
The filmmakers explore wasabi, Japan's fiery root, from a number of perspectives, including a visit to a culturally significant paddy field and a lesson on the complex history of wasabi's cultivation.
Japan Railway Journal Revitalizing Niigata's Third-Sector Railways New
Niigata's Echigo Tokimeki Railway and Hokuetsu Express make valiant efforts to remain viable following the Hokuriku Shinkansen's Kanazawa extension.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Cinematic Journey MICHINOKU COASTAL TRAIL / SOUTHERN SECTION
Ramen Japan Wakayama
The host explores Wakayama, the birthplace of shoyu, and discovers a distinctive ramen culture which pairs ramen with sushi.
Core Kyoto Ancient Daigo-ji: A Temple Takes Its Treasures and Lore into the Future
The filmmakers shed light on the UNESCO-registered Buddhist temple Daigo-ji, which houses many precious items.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
The World Heritage Sites in Japan Forest Pilgrimages: Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range
Explores the Kii Mountain Range, the home to three deeply important spiritual locations: Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mount Koya.
Hit the Road Chiba
Explores Japan's Chiba Prefecture, from its most scenic destinations to locations that highlight its unique traditions.
Lunch ON! The Stonemasons Restoring Kumamoto Castle
Gaining insights into working people by investigating what they eat for lunch.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Time-Lapse Journey Connecting Japan and the World
Features time lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.
Muto Masatane and his wife Yuko nurture their new baby girl with love and kindness while navigating the challenges of Muto's incurable ALS.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Biz Stream Special Edition Island Inspired Innovation
The team explores technological innovations on Japan's remote islands and examines UNESCO's Magnetic Tape Alert Project and US trade tariffs.
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.
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.
Japan Delish Gyoza
The filmmakers explore the origin of gyoza and its rise to popularity in Japan.
On the Wings Narita to Kumamoto Airport
A camera crew captures stunning aerial footage of Japan, from Narita to Kumamoto, including views from above active volcanoes.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life Fishing for Skipjack Tuna in Choshi Bay in Shimosa Province
The filmmakers break down the strategy of a crew on a high-speed transport boat departing for Edo carrying rich cargo.
Hometown Stories The Future of an A-bombed Shrine
The local community in Nagasaki City preserves a shrine and its legendary camphor tree, which survived the atomic bomb.
Easy Japanese I'm Going to Give Them to Yuuki-san
The host teaches how to explain what one intends to do in Japanese.
Japanology Plus Service Areas
The host examines the evolution of around 900 roadside service areas that provide amenities along Japan's expressway toll roads and their links with local communities.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
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.
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.
Japan Railway Journal Revitalizing Niigata's Third-Sector Railways
Niigata's Echigo Tokimeki Railway and Hokuetsu Express make valiant efforts to remain viable following the Hokuriku Shinkansen's Kanazawa extension.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Biz Stream Special Edition Island Inspired Innovation
The team explores technological innovations on Japan's remote islands and examines UNESCO's Magnetic Tape Alert Project and US trade tariffs.
Core Kyoto Ancient Daigo-ji: A Temple Takes Its Treasures and Lore into the Future
The filmmakers shed light on the UNESCO-registered Buddhist temple Daigo-ji, which houses many precious items.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini Wasabi
The filmmakers explore wasabi, Japan's fiery root, from a number of perspectives, including a visit to a culturally significant paddy field and a lesson on the complex history of wasabi's cultivation.
The Beauty of Japanese Swords: Famous Masterpieces A Colossal Sword
The filmmakers take a look at Odachi, a giant Japanese sword that showcases a swordsmith's astonishing expertise.
Muto Masatane and his wife Yuko nurture their new baby girl with love and kindness while navigating the challenges of Muto's incurable ALS.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Cinematic Journey MICHINOKU COASTAL TRAIL / SOUTHERN SECTION
Lunch ON! The Stonemasons Restoring Kumamoto Castle
Gaining insights into working people by investigating what they eat for lunch.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Biz Stream Special Edition Island Inspired Innovation
The team explores technological innovations on Japan's remote islands and examines UNESCO's Magnetic Tape Alert Project and US trade tariffs.
Asia Insight Unease Along the Border: Kazakhstan New
The rise in Kazakh migrants has deepened tensions between Kazakhstan and Russia.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
The World Heritage Sites in Japan Forest Pilgrimages: Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range
Explores the Kii Mountain Range, the home to three deeply important spiritual locations: Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mount Koya.
Borderless Care New
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Biz Stream Special Edition Audio-Based Storytelling Makes a Comeback New
Experts explore the use of audio to elevate entertainment, insights on Japanese culture from filmmaker Ema Ryan Yamazaki and the rollback of DEI programs in the new Trump era.
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.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Hibuse Matsuri: Kashima-chiku, Minamisoma New
A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan, and the preparations leading up to them.
Nun's Seasonal Calendar August New
The host explores the lives of nuns who live at the Otowasan Kannonji Temple and sees how they prepare refreshing treats with winter melon.
Japan Railway Journal Revitalizing Niigata's Third-Sector Railways
Niigata's Echigo Tokimeki Railway and Hokuetsu Express make valiant efforts to remain viable following the Hokuriku Shinkansen's Kanazawa extension.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Biz Stream Special Edition Audio-Based Storytelling Makes a Comeback
Experts explore the use of audio to elevate entertainment, insights on Japanese culture from filmmaker Ema Ryan Yamazaki and the rollback of DEI programs in the new Trump era.
The Beauty of Japanese Swords: Famous Masterpieces Naginata-Wielding Heroes New
The filmmakers take a look at two naginata, or polearms, associated with legendary Japanese warriors Benkei and Tomoe Gozen.
Seasoning the Seasons Hamamatsu: Sunny City with Positive Spirit
The host visits Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture, a land blessed with a temperate climate all year round. It is one of the sunniest cities in Japan, boasting the most number of days with sunshine.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Cinematic Journey Sourthern Nagano in Spring New
Daniel Moore explores Nagano's stunning landscapes in springtime during a cinematic journey.
Ramen Japan Tokushima New
The host embarks on a journey across Japan to explore the food culture surrounding one of its most popular dishes: ramen.
Asia Insight Unease Along the Border: Kazakhstan
The rise in Kazakh migrants has deepened tensions between Kazakhstan and Russia.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Biz Stream Special Edition Audio-Based Storytelling Makes a Comeback
Experts explore the use of audio to elevate entertainment, insights on Japanese culture from filmmaker Ema Ryan Yamazaki and the rollback of DEI programs in the new Trump era.
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.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
The World Heritage Sites in Japan Mt. Fuji: Sacred Peak and Focus of Faith and Art New
The filmmaker sheds light on the beauty of Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest and most famous peak, providing insights into how the summit inspires both artists and faith.
Hit the Road Gunma New
The filmmaker showcases the best way to travel around Gunma Prefecture while highlighting sightseeing spots and local delicacies along the way.
Blue Economy in the Ocean Super Year Views from Japan
Sunami Atsushi of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation discusses Japan's vision for delivering a sustainable blue economy.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Time-Lapse Journey Nighttime Scenery New
A time lapse footage of a charming nighttime scenery that can be found in different environments all over Japan, including the cities and countryside.
A small train line in Shimabara, Nagasaki, is famous for its waterfront station that showcases rows of yellow handkerchiefs flying in the breeze. The filmmakers explore why so many visit this remote station.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Hibuse Matsuri: Kashima-chiku, Minamisoma
A diverse selection of matsuri, traditional festivals found all over Japan, and the preparations leading up to them.
Nun's Seasonal Calendar August
The host explores the lives of nuns who live at the Otowasan Kannonji Temple and sees how they prepare refreshing treats with winter melon.
Japan Railway Journal Revitalizing Niigata's Third-Sector Railways
Niigata's Echigo Tokimeki Railway and Hokuetsu Express make valiant efforts to remain viable following the Hokuriku Shinkansen's Kanazawa extension.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Cinematic Journey Sourthern Nagano in Spring
Daniel Moore explores Nagano's stunning landscapes in springtime during a cinematic journey.
Asia Insight Unease Along the Border: Kazakhstan
The rise in Kazakh migrants has deepened tensions between Kazakhstan and Russia.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
Biz Stream Special Edition Audio-Based Storytelling Makes a Comeback
Experts explore the use of audio to elevate entertainment, insights on Japanese culture from filmmaker Ema Ryan Yamazaki and the rollback of DEI programs in the new Trump era.
Direct Talk New Life for the Samurai Genre New
Yasuda Junichi shares the behind-the-scenes story of "A Samurai in Time," his playful film made on a shoestring budget that became a word-of-mouth hit.
IMPACTS:Climates Change the World New
Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.
Chatroom Japan Embracing Natural Hair New
Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan, including special projects they have launched to support their home communities.
NHK Newsline New
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news and global weather forecasts.
The World Heritage Sites in Japan Mt. Fuji: Sacred Peak and Focus of Faith and Art
The filmmaker sheds light on the beauty of Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest and most famous peak, providing insights into how the summit inspires both artists and faith.