NHK WORLD-JAPAN programme focus in January: The Tales Behind Kobe’s Western Specialties

7 January 2026

The Tales Behind Kobe’s Western Specialties

Stories from Kobe’s Western Cuisine

January 17 Sat.
1:10/7:10/13:10/19:10 (UTC)

Western-style cuisine is a comfort food the people of Kobe have passed down with love. It gave them strength as they recovered from disaster. What stories lie behind its rich, brown demi-glace sauce?

Documentary 360
BLIND SPOT: Unseen Neighbors

January 10 Sat.
0:10/6:10/12:10/18:10 (UTC)

As famine spreads in Gaza and living conditions deteriorate, many Israeli citizens turn their attention away. This documentary probes the reasons and ramifications.?

Japanology PLUS

Thursdays
2:30/7:30/13:30/19:30 (UTC) Fridays
23:30 (UTC)

Fresh insights into Japan. Stories behind Japanese life and culture through the eyes of Peter Barakan, a 50-year resident and watcher of Japan.

GRAND SUMO Highlights

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

The best of today’s sumo! Enjoy daily highlights of this dynamic sport with background info and play-by-play commentary adding to the excitement!?The January Tournament of GRAND SUMO is held from January 11th to 25th.