NHK WORLD-JAPAN programme focus in November: Beating the Heat in a Warming World

2 November 2026

Beating the Heat in a Warming World

NAVIGATING DISASTERS – Life-Threatening Heat

November 1 Sun. 
1:10/7:10/13:10/19:10 (UTC)

How can we protect ourselves from “disaster-level heat,” especially when compounded with other issues such power outages? We look at Japan’s disaster prevention measures to survive the climate crisis.

GRAND SUMO LEGENDS – Ozeki Kaio

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

Ozeki Kaio won five top-division championships and 1,047 career matches. The rank of yokozuna eluded him, but his courage inspired legions of fans.

Medical Frontiers

Mondays
14:30 /20:30/3:30 /9:30 (UTC)

Prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. From food and exercise to the latest treatments.