NHK WORLD-JAPAN’s programme focus: Fukushima

1 September 2023

A treasure of northeastern Japan

Through the Kitchen Window

September 2 Sat.
5:40/8:40/17:40
September 3 Sun.
22:40 (UTC)

A Taste of a Summer Festival: For nearly 60 years, Yasuko has run a fish shop where she makes a popular marinated herring dish for summer festivals.

Fukushima’s Iizaka Line: Keeping Business on Track

September 7 Thu.
14:30/20:30/3:30/9:30 (UTC) 

The Iizaka Line is a small 9.2 km private railway line in Fukushima Prefecture. While many rural railways are facing severe business conditions, the Iizaka Line’s business remains stable. See how.  

GRAND SUMO Highlights

DAILY DURING TOURNAMENTS
16:30/23:30/4:30/8:30 (UTC)

The September Tournament of GRAND SUMO is held from September 10th to 24th. NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Enjoy this dynamic sport with background info and play-by-play commentary adding to the excitement! 

Science View

Tuesdays 
14:30/20:30/3:30/9:30 (UTC)

Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.