TV Programm für NHK World-Japan (Engl.) am 16.09.2026

Nagoya is a major urban center situated between Tokyo and Osaka. We marvel at the city's ultra-wide roads and grid-like layout and learn how its laid-back charm was shaped over the centuries.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 16, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

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.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

In June 2026, Taniguchi Goro's latest feature won the Audience Award at the prestigious Animafest Zagreb film festival. He talks about his genre-spanning works and his dedication to animation.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: automatic floodgates.

NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

Highly respected sports trainer Kitani Masashi works with world-class soccer players, relieving fatigue, pain, and conditioning the body to be less prone to injury. He talks about his unique methods.

Gataine Odori is a dance that depicts exhausting land reclamation work carried out in Omuta in the 19th century. A group of elderly women teach the dance to schoolchildren, and keep the story alive.

On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.

Labor of Love: This episode features initiatives designed to provide support for struggling parents from childbirth through childcare.

Every year, breeders of colorful carp (koi) compete in Tokyo for the title of World Champion. The Mano brothers, Futoshi and Shigeru, endured a devastating earthquake, and are seeking victory.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Rice flour is attracting global attention. After using it for ages to make sweets, Japan employs the latest milling tech to create rice flour for various uses. See how the powder continues to evolve.

NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.

Nagoya is a major urban center situated between Tokyo and Osaka. We marvel at the city's ultra-wide roads and grid-like layout and learn how its laid-back charm was shaped over the centuries.