Program Schedule for October 8, 2026
12:30
At a zoo in western Japan, animals are not confined in cages. Explore the innovative approaches used to recreate natural habitats and allow visitors to experience wildlife up close.
1:30
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
2:00
NEW
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
2:30
The filmmakers take a look at Shotengai's 150 shopping areas, which reflect the diversity of the local culture.
3:00
NEW
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
3:30
Japan has a long history with octopi, creatures that are not only eaten in the country but also depicted in works of art.
4:30
At a zoo in western Japan, animals are not confined in cages. Explore the innovative approaches used to recreate natural habitats and allow visitors to experience wildlife up close.
5:30
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.
6:00
NEW
NEWS7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio; it's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.
6:30
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
7:00
NEW
We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.
7:28
Architect Sejima Kazuyo discusses her style of creating open spaces and her architectural philosophy.
7:43
Presents scenic aerial views of coral reef islands from a passenger jet heading from Tokyo Haneda to New Ishigaki Airport.
7:48
The filmmakers follow the life and the rehabilitation of a Japanese woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her mental illness.
7:55
The filmmakers examine what a group of women and children are looking for amongst the weeds near a stream on the outskirts of Edo.
8:00
NEW
We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.
8:30
The filmmakers take a look at Shotengai's 150 shopping areas, which reflect the diversity of the local culture.
9:30
Japan has a long history with octopi, creatures that are not only eaten in the country but also depicted in works of art.
10:30
The filmmakers take a look at how Japan's railways maintain service in regions that experience heavy snowfall by utilizing snowplows with other systems to keep the trains running.
11:30
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
12:30
At a zoo in western Japan, animals are not confined in cages. Explore the innovative approaches used to recreate natural habitats and allow visitors to experience wildlife up close.
1:30
The filmmakers take a look at Shotengai's 150 shopping areas, which reflect the diversity of the local culture.
2:00
NEW
We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.
2:28
Architect Sejima Kazuyo discusses her style of creating open spaces and her architectural philosophy.
2:43
The filmmakers soar over the snow-clad expanses of Northern Japan, where the majestic Japanese Alps rise.
2:48
Lay judges in Japan share their experience of working in courts and joining a networking event for former lay judges.
2:55
The filmmakers shed light on Hokusai's artwork portraying workers at a sawmill using tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life.
3:00
An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine, and way of life. In addition, understand Japanese life outside major metropolitan areas.
3:27
The host introduces a Japanese expression that can be used to explain something that has been done without intention.
3:30
Japan has a long history with octopi, creatures that are not only eaten in the country but also depicted in works of art.
4:30
The filmmakers take a look at how Japan's railways maintain service in regions that experience heavy snowfall by utilizing snowplows with other systems to keep the trains running.
5:00
NEW
Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
5:30
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
6:00
NEW
Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
6:30
The filmmakers take a look at Shotengai's 150 shopping areas, which reflect the diversity of the local culture.
7:30
At a zoo in western Japan, animals are not confined in cages. Explore the innovative approaches used to recreate natural habitats and allow visitors to experience wildlife up close.
8:30
NEW
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
9:30
The filmmakers visit Vietnam to explore the lives of war veterans volunteering to guard their hometowns.
10:30
An explorer discovers the world of "wagashi," delicate sweets designed to reflect nature and the seasons, and learns to craft these edible works of art.
11:30
The filmmakers take a look at how Japan's railways maintain service in regions that experience heavy snowfall by utilizing snowplows with other systems to keep the trains running.
NEW
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
At a zoo in western Japan, animals are not confined in cages. Explore the innovative approaches used to recreate natural habitats and allow visitors to experience wildlife up close.
NEW
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
NEW
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
The filmmakers take a look at Shotengai's 150 shopping areas, which reflect the diversity of the local culture.
NEW
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
Japan has a long history with octopi, creatures that are not only eaten in the country but also depicted in works of art.
NEW
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
At a zoo in western Japan, animals are not confined in cages. Explore the innovative approaches used to recreate natural habitats and allow visitors to experience wildlife up close.
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.
NEW
NEWS7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio; it's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
NEW
We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.
Architect Sejima Kazuyo discusses her style of creating open spaces and her architectural philosophy.
Presents scenic aerial views of coral reef islands from a passenger jet heading from Tokyo Haneda to New Ishigaki Airport.
The filmmakers follow the life and the rehabilitation of a Japanese woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her mental illness.
The filmmakers examine what a group of women and children are looking for amongst the weeds near a stream on the outskirts of Edo.
NEW
We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.
The filmmakers take a look at Shotengai's 150 shopping areas, which reflect the diversity of the local culture.
NEW
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Japan has a long history with octopi, creatures that are not only eaten in the country but also depicted in works of art.
NEW
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
The filmmakers take a look at how Japan's railways maintain service in regions that experience heavy snowfall by utilizing snowplows with other systems to keep the trains running.
NEW
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
NEW
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
At a zoo in western Japan, animals are not confined in cages. Explore the innovative approaches used to recreate natural habitats and allow visitors to experience wildlife up close.
NEW
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
The filmmakers take a look at Shotengai's 150 shopping areas, which reflect the diversity of the local culture.
NEW
We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.
Architect Sejima Kazuyo discusses her style of creating open spaces and her architectural philosophy.
The filmmakers soar over the snow-clad expanses of Northern Japan, where the majestic Japanese Alps rise.
Lay judges in Japan share their experience of working in courts and joining a networking event for former lay judges.
The filmmakers shed light on Hokusai's artwork portraying workers at a sawmill using tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life.
An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine, and way of life. In addition, understand Japanese life outside major metropolitan areas.
The host introduces a Japanese expression that can be used to explain something that has been done without intention.
Japan has a long history with octopi, creatures that are not only eaten in the country but also depicted in works of art.
NEW
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
The filmmakers take a look at how Japan's railways maintain service in regions that experience heavy snowfall by utilizing snowplows with other systems to keep the trains running.
NEW
Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
NEW
Bringing up-to-date news from Japan, Asia and around the world; team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
The filmmakers take a look at Shotengai's 150 shopping areas, which reflect the diversity of the local culture.
NEW
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
At a zoo in western Japan, animals are not confined in cages. Explore the innovative approaches used to recreate natural habitats and allow visitors to experience wildlife up close.
NEW
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NEW
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
NEW
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
The filmmakers visit Vietnam to explore the lives of war veterans volunteering to guard their hometowns.
NEW
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
An explorer discovers the world of "wagashi," delicate sweets designed to reflect nature and the seasons, and learns to craft these edible works of art.
NEW
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
The filmmakers take a look at how Japan's railways maintain service in regions that experience heavy snowfall by utilizing snowplows with other systems to keep the trains running.
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