All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Learn Japanese

    • April 9, 2023
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce the renewal of "Learn Japanese," website of NHK WORLD-JAPAN for people learning Japanese. The site made a renewal for people teaching Japanese as well as people learning it.

  • S01E02 Kids Edutainment

    • April 23, 2023
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "Kids Edutainment," which is the project for children via broadcasting and internet distribution. We show some programs picked up from the archive of the project.

  • S01E03 SAMURAI WISDOM

    • May 7, 2023
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "SAMURAI WISDOM." It's a series broadcast in "Time and Tide" which shows history of Japan from various points of view. We show the episodes on Oda Nobunaga and Takeda Shingen.

  • S01E04 Spiritual Explorers

    • May 21, 2023
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "Spiritual Explorers," which shows the deep spirituality of Japanese people from the points of view of foreign people. We show the episodes of "AIKIDO," "Shojin Ryori" and "MUGEN NOH."

  • S01E05 Monthly Special "Hiroshima"

    • June 4, 2023
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce Monthly Special Programming for Hiroshima in May matching to the G7 Summit. We broadcast some special programs on peace and campaigned at the International Media Center of the Summit.

  • S01E06 Dive in Tokyo

    • June 18, 2023
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "Dive in Tokyo," which shows deep inside of the world big city of Tokyo. We pick up and show the life and culture of people at Kanda, Yanaka and along Kandagawa River.

  • S01E07 Living in Japan

    • July 9, 2023
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "Living in Japan," which provides various information to foreigners living in Japan in 4 languages, such as English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Portuguese.

  • S01E08 The Unknown Master of Restoration

    • July 23, 2023
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "The Unknown Master of Restoration," which shows Mayuyama Koji's ability to restore any piece of pottery, regardless of how broken it may be.

  • S01E09 Wishing for Peace

    • August 6, 2023
    • NHK World

    In August, we broadcast a special series on war and peace. One is "President Obama in Hiroshima," and another is "Ukraine's Nuclear Dilemma." They're originally domestic programs aired in May.

  • S01E10 Special Series of Kagoshima in July

    • August 20, 2023
    • NHK World

    We broadcast a special series of Kagoshima Prefecture in July and introduced its beautiful nature, culture, tradition, people's daily life and so on from various points of view.

  • S01E11 Emergency Information for Foreigners in Japan

    • September 3, 2023
    • NHK World

    We provide emergency information for foreigners in Japan. They're served on our website or smartphone app in various languages. We also provide an internet brochure on daily-life information in Japan.

  • S01E12 SAMURAI CASTLES

    • September 17, 2023
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "SAMURAI CASTLES" from "Time and Tide," which shows Japanese castles as attainments of samurai wisdom. We present two episodes of Hikone Castle and Matsumoto Castle.

  • S01E13 Special Series of Fukushima in September

    • October 1, 2023
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce a special series of Fukushima Prefecture in September. We present the attractiveness by showing "Japan Railway Journal," "Through the Kitchen Window" and some other shows.

  • S01E14 Two-way Anchor Project

    • October 22, 2023
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce the "Two-way Anchor Project" started in 2021. It's that anchors who usually present news in Japanese on the NHK domestic channel also present news in English on NHK WORLD-JAPAN.

  • S01E15 My Job in JAPAN

    • November 5, 2023
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "My Job in JAPAN," which shows foreigners working in Japan. It reveals the diversity and changes in Japanese society. It's useful for people abroad who want to work in Japan.

  • S01E16 On the Wings

    • November 19, 2023
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "On the Wings," which shows beautiful sceneries seen from the windows of airplanes as well as people working on the planes and in the airports presenting local information.

  • S01E17 Japan Railway Journal

    • November 26, 2023
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "Japan Railway Journal," which won a special prize of the Japan Railway Awards 2023. We show the episode on Tohoku Shinkansen which is popular among viewers overseas.

  • S01E18 Special Series of Saitama in November

    • December 17, 2023
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "Special Series of Saitama in November." We present attractive points of Saitama Prefecture by showing "Where We Call Home," "Small Journeys" and some other programs.

  • S01E19 Zero Waste Life

    • January 7, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "Zero Waste Life," which shows people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of "MOTTAINAI." We present 3 selected episodes.

  • S01E20 Multi-lingual Video Service via Internet

    • February 25, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce Multi-lingual Video Service via Internet provided by NHK WORLD-JAPAN. We present various videos in different languages. You can watch them on our website.

  • S01E21 Hometown Stories

    • February 11, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "Hometown Stories," a series of documentary produced by regional stations of NHK. We show 2 episodes. One is produced by Yamagata station, and the other by Nagano.

  • S01E22 Medical Frontiers

    • March 3, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "Medical Frontiers," which has been presented the front-line scenes of medical science in Japan for 8 years. The show has got a lot of praises from viewers in abroad.

  • S01E23 Services for Victims of the Noto Quake

    • March 10, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce various services for the victims of the Noto Quake. We provide the website presenting the information on shelters, health, daily life and other various information.

  • S01E24 Special Series of Chiba in February

    • March 24, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "Special Series of Chiba in February." In this episode, we present "BENTO EXPO" and "Small Journeys" among a lot of programs to reveal the attractiveness of Chiba Prefecture.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Japanology Series

    • April 7, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce whole series of "Japanology." The show now called "Japanology Plus" started as "Weekend Japanology" and has continued for 20 years. We present the anniversary special show.

  • S02E02 Culture Crossroads

    • April 21, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "Culture Crossroads," which comprises several regular programs with the theme of creating a multicultural society. We show episodes presenting international exchange.

  • S02E03 Herbal Symphony

    • May 5, 2024
    • NHK World

    We introduce "Herbal Symphony," which shows an elderly couple who keeps a medicinal herbal garden in Nara Prefecture. The show presents them with beautiful scenery of 4 seasons.

  • S02E04 Multilingual Portal: Japan LIFE & BOSAI

    • May 19, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "Multilingual Portal: Japan LIFE & BOSAI," which opened in April 2024 for foreign inhabitants in Japan with information on daily life and disaster prevention.

  • S02E05 Aso Jinja: A Shinto Shrine Rises from the Rubble

    • June 2, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "Aso Jinja: A Shinto Shrine Rises from the Rubble," which presents the recovery project of Aso Jinja, a Shinto shrine destroyed in the Kumamoto earthquake in 2016.

  • S02E06 Folk House Inn: Four Seasons

    • June 16, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "Zero Waste Life Special, Folk House Inn: Four Seasons." It's a documentary showing a lady who manages an inn practicing "zero waste" in her daily life and operation of her inn.

  • S02E07 EKIBEN JAPAN

    • June 30, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "EKIBEN JAPAN," which shows the attractiveness of various local areas in Japan through EKIBEN, the lunch boxes being sold at train stations. We show 2 bentoes in this episode.

  • S02E08 Special Series of Iwate in June

    • July 14, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "Special Series of Iwate in June." We show various aspects of Iwate Prefecture through "The Golden Hall of Chusonji Temple," "Japan Railway Journal," and other programs.

  • S02E09 The Perfect 2-Hour Guide

    • August 4, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "The Perfect 2-Hour Guide." It brings you an immersive and thrilling sense of exploration by showing Japan's iconic sights on a two-hour condensed course.

  • S02E10 A Final Lesson: Atomic Bomb Survivor Kajiya Fumiaki

    • August 18, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "A Final Lesson: Atomic Bomb Survivor Kajiya Fumiaki," which shows an ex-teacher and hibakusha, Kajiya Fumiaki trying to deliver his story to elementary school pupils.

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Program Standards for International Broadcast

    • September 1, 2024

    Special edition of HELLO! NHK WORLD-JAPAN on NHK's Chinese radio news broadcast on August 19.

  • S02E11 Navigating Disasters

    • September 8, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "Navigating Disasters," which presents various ways to decrease the damage of disasters. In this episode, we show some methods the Japanese obtained through many quakes.

  • S02E12 Discovering Tomorrow's Manga Masters

    • September 29, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "Discovering Tomorrow's Manga Masters," an English version of the show aired on the domestic channel. It presents youths trying to be manga creators living in an artist-village.

  • S02E13 Special Series of Kii Peninsula in September

    • October 6, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "Special Series of Kii Peninsula in September," in which we show a variety of programs on 3 prefectures in the Kii Peninsula: Nara, Wakayama and Mie.

  • S02E14 GRAND SUMO Legends Chiyonofuji

    • October 20, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "GRAND SUMO Legends," which showcases the great Yokozuna Chiyonofuji. It shows the attractiveness of the legendary Yokozuna as well as an interview with former Ozeki Konishiki.

  • S02E15 Core Kyoto Special: Behind the Scenes of Gion Matsuri

    • November 10, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "Core Kyoto Special: Behind the Scenes of Gion Matsuri," which shows the eagerness of foreign volunteers who support the Matsuri among Japanese people including Kyoto locals.

  • S02E16 Documentary 360

    • November 17, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we explain the program plan for the latter half of 2024 in the former half of the show, and introduce "Documentary 360," the English version of good documentaries produced in the Japanese language.

  • S02E17 JAPAN DELISH

    • December 2, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time we introduce "JAPAN DELISH." It showcases the variation of Japanese food culture which evolved in a unique way. We present that by showing curry rice or Chinese dumplings.