Monday, August 17th TV listings for NHK World (WYBE-DT2) Philadelphia, PA
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.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Niihama Taiko Matsuri: Niihama
Teams of around 150 people carry "taikodai," large parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance.
Herbal Symphony Spring: The Wisdom of Herbs
The filmmakers explore how Harano Etsuro and his family take care of their private herb garden and preserve the wisdom and the legacy of their ancestors.
Seasoning the Seasons Tributes and Purveyors
Visiting places across Japan to learn about their fascinating culture and experiencing the charms of their daily life.
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.
Century Signboards Anpan is Joy
A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy; born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history.
Nun's Seasonal Calendar February
Learning about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui; the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers.
Medical Frontiers When Lung Cancer Strikes Nonsmokers New
From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises.
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.
Cinematic Journey Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Eruptions
Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets.
Ramen Japan Kamaishi, Iwate
The filmmakers spotlight the ramen of Kamaishi, Iwate, its ultra-thin noodles and amber broth, and the story of a people who overcame disaster.
The Factory Wonders The Banknote Printing Factory
The filmmakers visit the National Printing Bureau in Tokyo where Japan's banknotes are made to see their state-of-the-art printing technology and meet their top-secret banknote artists.
Time-Lapse Japan YONEZAWA: A Gift from Melted Snow
The filmmakers show how snow melts into water, which is used to grow rice in Yonezawa, and how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines.
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.
My Street Piano Kagoshima
Various passersby, from a kindergarten teacher to high school friends, play the street piano in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station.
Hometown Stories My Favorite Meal, One Last Time
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
Satoyama Kitchen Diary Leopard Plant Sharpens the Appetite
Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.
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.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Niihama Taiko Matsuri: Niihama
Teams of around 150 people carry "taikodai," large parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance.
Herbal Symphony Spring: The Wisdom of Herbs
The filmmakers explore how Harano Etsuro and his family take care of their private herb garden and preserve the wisdom and the legacy of their ancestors.
Magical Japanese River/Stream
Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to rivers or streams and the culture behind them.
Easy Japanese I've Read It
Amy Ota explains how to say one has done something before by changing a verb to past tense and adding koto arimasu.
Culture Crossroads Typhoon Preparations
Janni Olsson speaks with Hasebe Ai, a weather forecaster and disaster relief specialist, about what populations vulnerable to typhoons can prepare ahead of time to minimize damage.
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN Special Feature on the End of the War
The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.
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 Special Program
News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
Japan From Above: Up Close Hot Spring Doctor
A hot spring doctor in Noboribetsu, one of the best-known onsen towns, shares how he manages the resort town's water sources for customers and the challenges he has to overcome.
Direct Talk Connecting the World Through Board Games
In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year; how does he design games that captivate players around the world?
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Gojinjo Taiko: Nafune-machi New
The filmmakers take a look at the history of Gojinjo Taiko, a powerful performance by masked drummers that originated hundreds of years ago in Japan.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life Clam-Digging at the Beach in Style New
A group of young men and women come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly cooked seafood.
For 800 years, the Ogasawara family has taught Japanese etiquette through daily actions, learning how this cultivates self-awareness and understanding of others.
One in Every Japanese 1/10: Married By Matching Apps
The filmmakers interview Japanese women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.
Seasoning the Seasons Tributes and Purveyors
Visiting places across Japan to learn about their fascinating culture and experiencing the charms of their daily life.
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.
Century Signboards Anpan is Joy
A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy; born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history.
Nun's Seasonal Calendar February
Learning about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui; the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers.
Medical Frontiers When Lung Cancer Strikes Nonsmokers
From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises.
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 Special Program
News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
One in Every Japanese 1/156: Transgenders
Transgender people discuss work, marriage and leisure, as they try to live their normal daily lives in a society still lacking in understanding.
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life Soil Liquefaction
The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.
IMPACTS:Climates Change the World On the Brink of Extinction?: Ep2 Melting Ice Accelerates the Polar Bear Crisis
Experts discuss the lives of wildlife amid the decline of Arctic sea ice and the effort to create artificial sea ice.
Time-Lapse Japan YONEZAWA: Uesugi Yozan New
The filmmaker sheds light on the historic sites that preserve the legacy of Uesugi Yozan, a feudal lord who saved the Yonezawa Domain from financial ruin.
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.
My Street Piano Kagoshima
Various passersby, from a kindergarten teacher to high school friends, play the street piano in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station.
Magical Japanese River/Stream
Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to rivers or streams and the culture behind them.
Easy Japanese I've Read It
Amy Ota explains how to say one has done something before by changing a verb to past tense and adding koto arimasu.
Culture Crossroads Typhoon Preparations
Janni Olsson speaks with Hasebe Ai, a weather forecaster and disaster relief specialist, about what populations vulnerable to typhoons can prepare ahead of time to minimize damage.
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN Special Feature on the End of the War
The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.
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.
Cinematic Journey Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Eruptions
Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets.
Ramen Japan Kamaishi, Iwate
The filmmakers spotlight the ramen of Kamaishi, Iwate, its ultra-thin noodles and amber broth, and the story of a people who overcame disaster.
Hometown Stories My Favorite Meal, One Last Time
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
Satoyama Kitchen Diary Leopard Plant Sharpens the Appetite
Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.
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 Special Program
News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
Japan From Above: Up Close Hot Spring Doctor
A hot spring doctor in Noboribetsu, one of the best-known onsen towns, shares how he manages the resort town's water sources for customers and the challenges he has to overcome.
Journeys in Japan Hokuriku 1: Foods and Flavors of the Trading Ships New
The host explores the unique and astonishing culinary culture along the Hokuriku railroad, which became popular due to the "kitamaebune" traders.
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.
My Street Piano Kagoshima
Various passersby, from a kindergarten teacher to high school friends, play the street piano in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station.
Dining with the Chef Authentic Japanese Cooking New
Prepare swordfish in a classic Japanese style: yuan-yaki; Chef Saito shares marinating techniques and introduces a comforting ochazuke as a delicious variation.
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 Special Program
News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
One in Every Japanese 1/45: Gambling Addiction New
One in 45 Japanese people is suspected to have a gambling addiction. A man who made a clean break from gambling shares his recovery journey from addiction.
Document 72 Hours Life in a Kagoshima Gold Mine New
The filmmakers follow the daily life of gold mine workers of various ages and backgrounds in Kagoshima, Japan, for three days.
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.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Gojinjo Taiko: Nafune-machi New
The filmmakers take a look at the history of Gojinjo Taiko, a powerful performance by masked drummers that originated hundreds of years ago in Japan.
Herbal Symphony Summer: Captivated by Herbs New
The filmmakers explore Nara's herb scene by visiting Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in summer, where the herbs are in full bloom.
Medical Frontiers When Lung Cancer Strikes Nonsmokers
From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises.
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 Special Program
News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
Japan From Above: Up Close Shonai Rice Farmer New
A rice farmer from Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture, shares stories of traditional farming and the philosophy of farm work.
Activate Your Japanese When You Disagree New
A look at what one can say or do when they would like to politely disagree in a social setting in Japan.
Dig More Japan! Spiritual Explorers New
The filmmakers explore the spiritual aspects of Japan, a land of timeless wonder and mystery that has long captivated historic explorers.
Dining with the Chef Mini Miso-Mayo Baked Eggs New
Master Chef Saito demonstrates how to make miso-mayo baked eggs, an easy-to-make dish with a traditional Japanese taste and modern twist.
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.
Cinematic Journey Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Outdoors New
Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.
Ramen Japan Kagoshima New
The host embarks on a pleasantly flavorful journey through Kagoshima Prefecture's diverse ramen, featuring a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm.
Journeys in Japan Hokuriku 1: Foods and Flavors of the Trading Ships
The host explores the unique and astonishing culinary culture along the Hokuriku railroad, which became popular due to the "kitamaebune" traders.
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 Special Program New
News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
One in Every Japanese 1/45: Gambling Addiction
One in 45 Japanese people is suspected to have a gambling addiction. A man who made a clean break from gambling shares his recovery journey from addiction.
Dining with the Chef Authentic Japanese Cooking
Prepare swordfish in a classic Japanese style: yuan-yaki; Chef Saito shares marinating techniques and introduces a comforting ochazuke as a delicious variation.
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.
Century Signboards Sweet Family Secret New
The filmmakers look at Amazake, the sweet drink made from rice fermented with koji mold that has been a secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years.
Nun's Seasonal Calendar March New
On Keichitsu day, the filmmakers follow the nuns at Otowasan Kannonji Temple as they gather nobiru and prepare various dishes for a cherry blossom viewing party.
Document 72 Hours Life in a Kagoshima Gold Mine
The filmmakers follow the daily life of gold mine workers of various ages and backgrounds in Kagoshima, Japan, for three days.
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.
My Street Piano Kanazawa New
The filmmakers place a piano at a commercial area in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Activate Your Japanese When You Disagree
A look at what one can say or do when they would like to politely disagree in a social setting in Japan.
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life Soil Liquefaction
The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.
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.
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Gojinjo Taiko: Nafune-machi
The filmmakers take a look at the history of Gojinjo Taiko, a powerful performance by masked drummers that originated hundreds of years ago in Japan.
Herbal Symphony Summer: Captivated by Herbs
The filmmakers explore Nara's herb scene by visiting Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in summer, where the herbs are in full bloom.
Medical Frontiers When Lung Cancer Strikes Nonsmokers
From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises.
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.
Cinematic Journey Mt. Fuji Long Trail / Outdoors
Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.
Darwin's Amazing Animals Otters
Up-close with some of the planet's most amazing animals. Enter a world of unique creatures from Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Time-Lapse Journey Mt. Fuji
The filmmakers capture the beauty of the many different faces of Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan southwest of Tokyo, through time-lapse photography.
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 Special Program
News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
Direct Talk Conquering the World with Revolutionary Magic New
Magician Ibuki discusses his rise to success as the first Japanese winner of a prestigious magic competition and his method for creating original tricks.
Magical Japanese River/Stream
Peter MacMillan discusses Japanese words and expressions related to rivers or streams and the culture behind them.
Easy Japanese I've Read It
Amy Ota explains how to say one has done something before by changing a verb to past tense and adding koto arimasu.
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 World Heritage Sites in Japan 250 Years of Faithful Prayer: Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region New
The filmmakers explore why Japanese Christians in the Nagasaki region went into hiding and how the faith was kept alive for 250 years without priests or churches.
Dining with the Chef Authentic Japanese Cooking
Prepare swordfish in a classic Japanese style: yuan-yaki; Chef Saito shares marinating techniques and introduces a comforting ochazuke as a delicious variation.