Highlights for October

[NHK Programs]

• Look Back streaming begins!

  
  

  Starting October 1, Jme will offer Look Back access to NHK shows including:

  • NHK Amateur Singing Contest

  • Sunday Debate

  • NHK News 845

  • News Commentary

You can also continue to watch current NHK favorites like:

• News: Good Morning, Japan

• NHK News 7

• Today's Close-up

• International News Report 2025

• Gentle Journeys

  
  

  — All available for one week, anytime you like.

• New Drama Serial "The Ghost Writer's Wife"– Now airing!

  
  

  "This world is full of regrets — but it’s also wonderful."

  
  

  Starring Akari Takaishi, this story is inspired by the real-life couple Setsu Koizumi and Lafcadio Hearn.

  
  

  Set in Meiji-era Matsue, it beautifully depicts the everyday life of a couple who share a love for ghost stories.

  
  

  → Catch up on the Drama Channel over the weekend with the full week’s episodes in one go!

• New Series: "Unsolved Cases"

  
  

  The critically acclaimed NHK Special: Unsolved Cases — covering events like the Glico-Morinaga Case, Aum Shinrikyo Subway Sarin Attack, and the JFK Assassination — now becomes a regular series!

  
  

  → Premieres October 4

[Sports]

Enjoy autumn sports events from Japan via live broadcasts and replays at convenient times — exclusively on Jme in North America!

• 58th Japan Women's Open Golf Championship

• Cheerleading JAPAN CUP 2025

• 100th All Japan Tennis Championship

• 90th Japan Open Golf Championship

• 86th Kikuka-shō (Japanese St. Leger)

[Dramas]

• Passing the Reins

  
  

  Starring Satoshi Tsumabuki and Ren Meguro (in his Sunday drama debut)!

  
  

  Set in the world of horse racing, this is a passionate tale of adults chasing their dreams.

  
  

  A sweeping 20-year story of racing legends and the bonds of family and friendship.

  
  

  → Streaming from October 18 (TBS)

• AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo 24

  
  

  Japan's beloved detective drama returns for its 25th anniversary!

  
  

  Featuring the legendary duo: Ukyo Sugishita (Yutaka Mizutani) × Kaoru Kameyama (Yasufumi Terawaki)

  
  

  Their legacy continues as the Tokumei team faces new challenges.

  
  

  → Streaming from October 18 (TV Asahi)

☞ In addition, 8 brand-new dramas including:

• ESCAPE

• When I Was a Child Everything Was Fine

☞ Plus, don’t miss the NHK Taiga drama "Unbound", starring Ryusei Yokohama (from the film National Treasure).You can also enjoy his breakout drama "A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love", all with English subtitles!

[Music]

• Ryuichi Sakamoto | Playing the Orchestra 2014

  
  

  Ryuichi Sakamoto, who passed away on March 28, 2023, at age 71, continues to inspire people around the world.

  
  

  This video features his 2014 Tokyo performance — a follow-up to the legendary Playing the Orchestra 2013, where he reunited with a full orchestra for the first time in 16 years.

  
  

  Featuring classics from YMO, Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, The Last Emperor, and more, with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra delivering a breathtaking performance.

  
  

  → Streaming from October 14 (WOWOW)

[Variety Shows]

• Any theory goes

  
  

  Celebrities and comedians present quirky, personal “theories” in hilarious and thought-provoking ways.

  
  

  Each “theory” is explored through a mix of VTR segments and lively studio discussions.

  
  

  → Streaming from October 21 (TBS)