NHK World HD ·

Today's Close-Up

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

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

Upcoming showings

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

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Today's Close-Up

Monday 19 October 2026, 20:00 – 20:30

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Today's Close-Up

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

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Today's Close-Up

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

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Today's Close-Up

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

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Today's Close-Up

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

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Today's Close-Up

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

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Today's Close-Up

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

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Today's Close-Up

Friday 23 October 2026, 01:30 – 02:00

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Today's Close-Up

Friday 23 October 2026, 06:30 – 07:00

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NHK World HD

Today's Close-Up

Friday 23 October 2026, 11:30 – 12:00

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NHK World HD

Today's Close-Up

Friday 23 October 2026, 16:30 – 17:00

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