NHK World TV HD 00:00 - 00:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 00:10 - 00:40

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: seven-piece idol group SWEET STEADY - a sister group to FRUITS ZIPPER - and singer-songwriter Ito Kashitaro, whose online videos led to a major label debut.

NHK World TV HD 00:40 - 00:50

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-1.

NHK World TV HD 00:50 - 00:55

Japanese people have used name stamps known as hanko to sign their name for hundreds of years - in this digest, we discover their history and explore what a hanko-free future might look like.

NHK World TV HD 00:55 - 01:00

Discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats in this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki!

NHK World TV HD 01:00 - 01:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 01:10 - 01:25

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

NHK World TV HD 01:25 - 01:30

The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke.

NHK World TV HD 01:30 - 01:57

NHK World-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights Programme for fans around the globe, featuring higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts.

NHK World TV HD 01:57 - 02:00

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.