NHK WORLD-JAPAN programme focus in November: Tokyo’s Deaflympics

1 November 2025

Tokyo’s Deaflympics to Highlight Inclusivity

From Tokyo to the World:
The Deaflympics’ Hope for an Inclusive Society

November 15 Sat.
5:10/11:10/17:10/22:10 (UTC)

This November, the Summer Deaflympic Games will be held in Tokyo. We meet some of the athletes who will take part, and look at local efforts toward inclusivity for people with hearing disabilities.

Documentary 360
Unsolved Cases:
The North Korean Abductions

Part 1 November 2 Sun.
0:10/6:10/12:10/18:10 (UTC)

Part 2 November 2 Sun.
1:10/7:10/13:10/19:10 (UTC)

North Korean agents abducted at least 17 Japanese citizens beginning in the late 1970’s. Only 5 returned. We interviewed over 100 former investigators, diplomats and others to uncover why the case remains unresolved to this day.

Dive in Tokyo

Wednesdays
0:30/5:30/10:30/15:30/21:30 (UTC)

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to discover the real Tokyo as we dive into its historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.