NHK WORLD-JAPAN programme focus in July: Japan’s Shinkansen Supertrain

2 July 2025

Railway Kingdom Japan: The Shinkansen’s Punctual Perfection July 5 Sat. 1:10/7:10/13:10/19:10 (UTC) The shinkansen: world-renowned for exceptional on-time performance. We explore the highly skilled drivers and equipment that make it possible, through history and into a future of self-driving trains.
Neo-Japonism J-POP: Vocaloid Goes Global July 6 Sun. 0:10/6:10/12:10/18:10 (UTC) Japan’s Vocaloid culture is currently experiencing a boom in popularity worldwide. We examine why people are drawn to the voice synthesis technology and the artists that emerged from this culture.
EXPO 2025 Part One: Designing the Future July 25 Fri. 14:30/20:30/3:10/9:10 (UTC) Join us as we explore the distinctive works created by several of Japan’s most innovative architects at Osaka’s EXPO 2025 based on the central theme of designing for the future.
RAMEN JAPAN Sundays 5:10/11:10/17:10/22:10 (UTC) Ramen is a savory combination of umami-packed broth and perfectly cooked noodles. This program offers an encyclopedic view of this delectable dish, taking you on a journey across Japan to discover ever-evolving local variations. Join us as we explore a tapestry of local customs and food culture through the lens of ramen.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo Wednesdays 14:30/20:30/3:30/9:30 (UTC) Delicious food from Tokyo’s markets! Learn about the amazing ingredients which are sourced from across Japan and sold at Tokyo’s fresh food markets.