Is Chatroom Japan coming back?
Chatroom Japan (2022–present) on NHK World
The answer: Between seasons — last episode May 8, 2026, no return date announced yet.
3seasons
40episodes
About Chatroom Japan
Chatroom Japan's return is unconfirmed. The show last aired its most recent episode on January 30, 2026.
Chatroom Japan was a program that aired from November 7, 2022, on NHK World. It was a platform for NHK WORLD-JAPAN to engage with international residents in Japan, aiming to develop a new relationship with viewers and explore ways to improve their lives through discussions and shared experiences.
Each episode had a runtime of approximately 3 minutes, making it a brief but regular feature on NHK World.
Chatroom Japan episode schedule
40 aired
Aired · 40
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | S2026·E3 | Let Your Music Be Heard |
| February 27, 2026 | S2026·E2 | Agriculture Has Great Potential |
| January 30, 2026 | S2026·E1 | Empathy During Disasters |
| October 3, 2025 | S2025·E6 | A Place to Say Tadaima |
| July 11, 2025 | S2025·E5 | A Voice for Medical Care |
| June 27, 2025 | S2025·E4 | Real Name, Real Me |
| April 25, 2025 | S2025·E3 | Traditional Architecture: Standing Strong |
| February 28, 2025 | S2025·E2 | From Pollution to Solution |
| January 24, 2025 | S2025·E1 | A Place for Compassion and Connection |
| December 27, 2024 | S1·E31 | Cooking is Love |
| November 29, 2024 | S1·E30 | Bridging Smalltown Dojos with the World |
| October 25, 2024 | S1·E29 | I Was Born in Japan and Called Gaijin |
| August 16, 2024 | S1·E28 | Learning More Than Skills from Woodblock Prints |
| August 2, 2024 | S1·E27 | A Word That Offers Comfort |
| July 26, 2024 | S1·E26 | Dreams of Mt. Fuji: Hard and Rewarding |
| June 21, 2024 | S1·E25 | My Temple, My Sanctuary |
| April 26, 2024 | S1·E24 | Do You Have Your Own "Me Time"? |
| April 19, 2024 | S1·E23 | Are You Proud of Your International Background? |
| March 4, 2024 | S1·E22 | Things I Learned from the Kumamoto Quakes |
| February 26, 2024 | S1·E21 | How Do You Care for Loved Ones as They Age? |
| February 26, 2024 | S1·E20 | The Local "Sento" - More Than a Bath |
| February 19, 2024 | S1·E19 | Finding an Apartment in Japan Is Too Hard! |
| February 2, 2024 | S1·E18 | What Do You Do When a Major Earthquake Occurs? |
| December 25, 2023 | S1·E17 | MY ECO-FRIENDLY FARM |
| December 11, 2023 | S1·E16 | Empowering Kids Through Song |
| December 4, 2023 | S1·E15 | An Education Chance Opens the World |
| November 11, 2023 | S1·E14 | My Life in Fukushima |
| September 18, 2023 | S1·E13 | Life after School - Stay or Go? |
| September 4, 2023 | S1·E12 | Taekwondo Inspires Changes in Kids |
| July 14, 2023 | S1·E11 | Can Tradition Inspire a Green Future? |
Show 10 earlier episodes
| July 7, 2023 | S1·E10 | In Pursuit of Sustainable Fashion |
| June 19, 2023 | S1·E9 | A Missing Piece of Happiness |
| June 12, 2023 | S1·E8 | Fukushima's Warm Welcome |
| April 28, 2023 | S1·E7 | Embracing Natural Hair |
| March 24, 2023 | S1·E6 | A Shop for All |
| March 6, 2023 | S1·E5 | Family Matters |
| March 3, 2023 | S1·E4 | Parental Styles |
| January 9, 2023 | S1·E3 | Homework Challenges |
| January 2, 2023 | S1·E2 | 50 Job Rejections Changed My Life |
| November 7, 2022 | S1·E1 | Tuning in to the Community |
