【Drama】  ◆ “Ooku (The Inner Palace) -Episode One-” (Fuji Television)  The second installment of the popular series. Centered on Kasuga no Tsubone, the most powerful “female ruler” in the history of the Ōoku, the drama portrays the women who survived the turbulent Warring States period and engaged in fierce battles for survival within the inner chambers.  Cast:  Yuki Matsushita, Reiko Takashima, Asaka Seto, Hidetoshi Nishijima, and others  Airs from Tuesday, March 17 – 11 epi

NHK Specials 🎤 The 76th NHK Red and White Year-end Song Festival! This year’s theme:  “Connect and Be Connected on New Year’s Eve.” As NHK celebrates 100 years of broadcasting, Kōhaku returns with a powerful message—unifying generations, cultures, and communities through music.Close out 2025 with the biggest live music event Japan has to offer.🗓  Streaming from Dec 31 ⚔️ Taiga Drama: “Brothers in Arms (Toyotomi Kyodai)” A thrilling new Taiga series set in the heart of the S

【NHK Programs】 Grand Sumo Tournament – Kyushu Basho In the previous tournament, Yokozuna Ōnosato triumphed over Hōshōryū in a thrilling championship match, claiming his fifth title.Who will close out 2025 with glory in Fukuoka? Can anyone stop the two dominant Yokozuna? ※Live broadcast on NHK World Premium: Sat, Nov 8 Jme Sumo coverage: Nov 9–23 (available in four convenient time slots) NHK Amateur Singing Contest (Nodo Jiman) NHK’s popular music show! Today, we’re visiting y