Friday, October 17th TV listings for NHK World (WYBE-DT2) Philadelphia, PA
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Trailblazers Gunma Prefecture Mascot Gunmahan
Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro expresses the concept of Satoyama wisdom through delectable dishes prepared using the best locally sourced ingredients.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Design X Stories Shifting Perspectives New
A growing trend offers new perspectives to spark new discoveries and realisations. The filmmakers discover designs that say why shifting perspectives matters.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Asia Insight The Honey Hunters of Bangladesh
More than 1,000 Bangladeshi men risk their lives hunting for wild honey, a vital source of income in a region with few other economic opportunities.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Frontrunners Compost Promoter-Taira Yuiko
Composting expert Taira Yuiko talks about her organization, Local Food Cycling Compost, and its mission to promote sustainable food practices.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.
Newsroom Tokyo New
NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.
Direct Talk Marvelous Marmalade from Japan
Enami Noriyuki, the winner of the world's most prestigious marmalade-making competition, talks about the secrets of his craft and his tumultuous journey.
IMPACTS:Climates Change the World Nature-Based Solutions to Sea Level Rise
The low-elevation South Pacific islands are seriously threatened by sea level rise due to global warming. Attempts are underway to raise them with nature-based solutions, using star sand and coral.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life The Niwaka Costume Festival New
The filmmakers shed light on the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay as shown in an artwork where a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume.
Medical Frontiers New Approach to Treating Pancreatic Disease
Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the latest treatments.
Trailblazers Gunma Prefecture Mascot Gunmahan
Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro expresses the concept of Satoyama wisdom through delectable dishes prepared using the best locally sourced ingredients.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Design X Stories Shifting Perspectives
A growing trend offers new perspectives to spark new discoveries and realisations. The filmmakers discover designs that say why shifting perspectives matters.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Asia Insight The Honey Hunters of Bangladesh
More than 1,000 Bangladeshi men risk their lives hunting for wild honey, a vital source of income in a region with few other economic opportunities.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Issues facing Japanese society, domestically and internationally.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Chatroom Japan I Was Born in Japan and Called Gaijin
Chuk Besher, who was born and raised in Japan, talks about being called a gaijin or an outsider, which prompts him to ask questions about identity and diversity.
Japan's Top Inventions Frozen Food Vending Machines
Cyrus Nozomu Sethna discovers the stories behind frozen food vending machines and talks to experts in the industry.
Japanology Plus Ueno
Peter Barakan visits Ueno, which is home to world-class destinations, to discover the source of its enduring popularity among both tourists and locals.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Five young men, once withdrawn from society, embark on a 1,200-kilometer pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku in a journey of self-discovery.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
The hosts learn about Japan's food culture as they explore the country to find unique Japanese food and attempt to trace their original sources.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
CYCLE AROUND TAIWAN A World of Indigenous Wonders New
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Design X Stories Shifting Perspectives
A growing trend offers new perspectives to spark new discoveries and realisations. The filmmakers discover designs that say why shifting perspectives matters.
Fit with the Doctor's Cyborg Today's Mission is Dodgeball! New
Fizz Edward is a super cyborg whose inventor forgot to program him with fitness skills. Consequently, he has to earn "Improvement Points" to keep himself in shape.
Design Ah! neo An Assemble special New
The host showcases ideas and details of various designs related to the theme "assemble," accompanied by exciting music.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore YAROKAMIZU New
Magical Japanese Blue New
Peter MacMillan, poet and literary translator, explores the unique culture and heritage behind Japanese words related to the color blue.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai: Iwate New
The filmmakers take a look at the Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance, a dance that became UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2022 and tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Ethical Every Day Super Ethical Seaweed! New
Experts reveal the vast potential of seaweed, from its applications in tackling environmental issues to its growing recognition as a superfood.
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life How to Survive a Flood New
The filmmakers illustrate how to safely navigate flooded streets and escape sinking cars.
Design Museum Japan Hand-Making the Scenery of Life New
Minagawa discovers the allure of dantsu carpets, a traditional craft where every step, from yarn-making to weaving, is done by hand.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Five young men, once withdrawn from society, embark on a 1,200-kilometer pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku in a journey of self-discovery.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
The hosts learn about Japan's food culture as they explore the country to find unique Japanese food and attempt to trace their original sources.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore YAROKAMIZU
Magical Japanese Blue
Peter MacMillan, poet and literary translator, explores the unique culture and heritage behind Japanese words related to the color blue.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai: Iwate
The filmmakers take a look at the Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance, a dance that became UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2022 and tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Design X Stories Shifting Perspectives
A growing trend offers new perspectives to spark new discoveries and realisations. The filmmakers discover designs that say why shifting perspectives matters.
Fit with the Doctor's Cyborg Today's Mission is Dodgeball!
Fizz Edward is a super cyborg whose inventor forgot to program him with fitness skills. Consequently, he has to earn "Improvement Points" to keep himself in shape.
Design Ah! neo An Assemble special
The host showcases ideas and details of various designs related to the theme "assemble," accompanied by exciting music.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
CYCLE AROUND TAIWAN A World of Indigenous Wonders
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Ethical Every Day Super Ethical Seaweed!
Experts reveal the vast potential of seaweed, from its applications in tackling environmental issues to its growing recognition as a superfood.
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life How to Survive a Flood
The filmmakers illustrate how to safely navigate flooded streets and escape sinking cars.
Design Museum Japan Hand-Making the Scenery of Life
Minagawa discovers the allure of dantsu carpets, a traditional craft where every step, from yarn-making to weaving, is done by hand.
NHK Newsline New
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Five young men, once withdrawn from society, embark on a 1,200-kilometer pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku in a journey of self-discovery.