NHK WORLD-JAPAN Monthly focus: Unveiling the Essential Japan

1 January 2024

Unveiling the Essential Japan

Barakan Discovers IZUMO: Glimpses of the Unseen

January 6 Sat.
1:10/7:10/13:10/19:10 (UTC)

In the 19th century, Lafcadio Hearn helped introduce Japan to the wider world. Barakan visits Izumo to learn about the unseen realms that Hearn treasured.

The Mysteries of Ozu: A Master Filmmaker’s Enduring Legacy

January 13 Sat. 
0:10/6:10/12:10/18:10 (UTC)

Join experts such as Wim Wenders to explore the masterful film-making of renowned Tokyo Story director Ozu Yasujiro, the 120th anniversary of whose birth fell in December 2023.

GRAND SUMO Highlights

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

The January Tournament of GRAND SUMO is held from January 14th to 28th. 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!