Documentary

Featured Programs

©テレビ東京
3/ 24 (Fri) 11:15PM(ET) /8:15PM(PT)
This program reveals current social and business topics in Japan.

©NHK
The oldest and most prestigious in existence, worn by the Empress of Japan during the Meiji period, has been reported to have been made in Europe, but restoration has revealed Japanese paper from inside. This program explores the mystery of when, where, and by whom the dress was made.

©NHK
"Megadiverse Dinosaur World 2" Part 2
3/ 26 (Sun) 10:00PM(ET) /7:00PM(PT)

©NHK
Ishikawa, Sayuri
3/ 27 (Mon) 8:00PM(ET) /5:00PM(PT)
The program unveils the family history of TV celebrities.

©NHK
Kasahara Masahiro, Japanese Cuisine Chef
3/ 27 (Mon) 11:15PM(ET) /8:15PM(PT)
An authentic human documentary approaches people's wishes, challenges, and struggles as they try to open up new worlds in various fields. It depicts a realistic and emotionally moving way of life.

3/ 28 (Tue) 8:00PM(ET) /5:00PM(PT)

©NHK
One year after the Russian invasion, the program explores Ukrainian children’s thoughts and feelings on their lives through the paintings drawn by them.

©NHK
May the Cry of Ukraine be Heard
3/ 29 (Wed) 1:10AM(ET) /10:10PM(PT)
A self-documentary by Kateryna, a Ukrainian director at NHK who came to Japan longing for this country, but whose life drastically changed after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. While engaging in news report, she faces difficulty reporting her country’s current situation in Japan.

Regulary Aired Programs

Asia Insight
©NHK
Wed
 
6:30~7:00AM(ET) /3:30~4:00AM(PT)
Core Kyoto
©NHK
Fri
 
6:30~7:00AM(ET) /3:30~4:00AM(PT)
Journeys in Japan
©NHK
Thu
 
6:30~7:00AM(ET) /3:30~4:00AM(PT)
NHK Special
©NHK
SunSat
 
10:00~11:00PM(ET) /7:00~8:00PM(PT)
SunMon
RE
RE 5:10~6:00AM(ET) /2:10~3:00AM(PT)
Haiku Poetry
©NHK
Tue
 
6:30~7:00AM(ET) /3:30~4:00AM(PT)
Tanka Poetry
©NHK
Mon
 
6:30~7:00AM(ET) /3:30~4:00AM(PT)
no art,no life
Thu
 
1:50~2:00AM(ET) /10:50~11:00PM(PT)
Where We Call Home
Sun
 
12:05~12:35AM(ET) /9:05~9:35PM(PT)
Sat
RE
RE 5:05~5:35AM(ET) /2:05~2:35AM(PT)
Natural Grandeur of the East
©NHK
Sun
 
8:15~8:30AM(ET) /5:15~5:30AM(PT)
Journey of the Heart Across Japan
©NHK
Sun
 
11:00~12:05AM(ET) /8:00~9:05AM(PT)
Mon
RE
RE 4:00~5:00AM(ET) /1:00~2:00AM(PT)
The Cats Eye Museum
Mon
 
10:15~10:30AM(ET) /7:15~7:30AM(PT)
Sun
RE
RE 1:00~1:15AM(ET) /10:00~10:15PM(PT)
Haru's Weekend at Japanese Old House Cafe
©NHK
Sun
 
12:35~1:00AM(ET) /9:35~10:00PM(PT)
RYU'S TALKING LIVE
©テレビ東京
Fri
 
11:15~12:00PM(ET) /8:15~9:00PM(PT)
Sat
RE
RE 8:20~9:00AM(ET) /5:20~6:00AM(PT)
DAWN OF GAIA
©TV TOKYO
Fri
 
11:15~12:00PM(ET) /8:15~9:00PM(PT)
Sat
RE
RE 8:20~9:00AM(ET) /5:20~6:00AM(PT)
Today's Close-up
MonTueWed
 
9:00~9:30AM(ET) /6:00~6:30AM(PT)
SCIENCE ZERO
©NHK
Tue
 
4:00~4:30PM(ET) /1:00~1:30PM(PT)
Follow in the Footsteps of Tasha Tudor
Fri
 
12:00~12:30PM(ET) /9:00~9:30AM(PT)
Darwin's Amazing Animals
©NHK
Sat
 
6:45~7:15PM(ET) /3:45~4:15PM(PT)
Documentary: 20 Minutes
Sat
 
9:35~10:00AM(ET) /6:35~7:00AM(PT)
Sat
RE
RE 5:35~6:00AM(ET) /2:35~3:00AM(PT)
Three Days, Three Nights
©NHK
Fri
 
12:00~12:30AM(ET) /9:00~9:30PM(PT)
Thu
RE
RE 9:00~9:30AM(ET) /6:00~6:30AM(PT)
Leisurely Railway Journey Across Japan
©NHK
Mon
 
11:15~11:50PM(ET) /8:15~8:50PM(PT)
Family History
Mon
 
8:00~8:50PM(ET) /5:00~5:50PM(PT)
Sat
RE
RE 2:15~3:00AM(ET) /11:15~12:00AM(PT)
Strolling with Tamori
©NHK
Sun
 
7:10~8:00PM(ET) /4:10~5:00PM(PT)
Mon
RE
RE 1:00~1:45AM(ET) /10:00~10:45PM(PT)
City-Scope
Tue
 
10:15~10:30AM(ET) /7:15~7:30AM(PT)
Somewhere Street
©NHK
Sat
 
2:00~3:00PM(ET) /11:00~12:00PM(PT)
The Fountain of Ancient Wisdom
©NHK
Wed
 
12:05~12:55AM(ET) /9:05~9:55PM(PT)
Gentle Journeys
©NHK
Sun
 
7:30~8:00AM(ET) /4:30~5:00AM(PT)
Ideas to Protect Ourselves from Disasters
©NHK
Sun
 
10:10~11:00AM(ET) /7:10~8:00AM(PT)
History Detective
©NHK
Thu
 
12:05~12:55AM(ET) /9:05~9:55PM(PT)
Fri
RE
RE 5:05~6:00AM(ET) /2:05~3:00AM(PT)
Hiei No Hikari / Light of Life
Sun
 
2:50~3:05PM(ET) /11:50~12:05PM(PT)
The Last Families in Isolated Islands
Tue
 
8:55~9:45PM(ET) /5:55~6:45PM(PT)
Wed
RE
RE 4:00~4:45AM(ET) /1:00~1:45AM(PT)
Tokyo Local Information NETADORI!
©NHK
Fri
 
9:00~9:30AM(ET) /6:00~6:30AM(PT)
Dear Japan
©NHK
Sat
 
12:35~1:00PM(ET) /9:35~10:00AM(PT)
Sun
RE
RE 4:35~5:00AM(ET) /1:35~2:00AM(PT)

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