NHK World HD ·

Today's Close-Up

Friday 9 October 2026, 22:30 – 23:00 UK time

There are more middle-aged and older single people in Japan than ever before, but not many landlords are willing to rent to them. We look at the causes and possible solutions to the problem.

Upcoming showings

Other scheduled episodes, repeats and reruns across all channels. All times are UK time.

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Tuesday 20 October 2026, 20:00 – 20:30

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Thursday 22 October 2026, 01:30 – 02:00

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Thursday 22 October 2026, 06:30 – 07:00

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Thursday 22 October 2026, 11:30 – 12:00

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Thursday 22 October 2026, 16:30 – 17:00

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Thursday 22 October 2026, 22:30 – 23:00

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Friday 23 October 2026, 01:30 – 02:00

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Friday 23 October 2026, 06:30 – 07:00

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Friday 23 October 2026, 11:30 – 12:00

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Friday 23 October 2026, 16:30 – 17:00

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Friday 23 October 2026, 22:30 – 23:00

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Monday 26 October 2026, 19:00 – 19:30

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