NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 Journeys in Japan
Washoku chef David Wells enjoys winter sea delicacies and meets local chefs in Ibaraki. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 great gear
[Styrofoam Shelter, Disaster Prevention Expo, Berries Powered by Tech] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 14, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
02:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Ueno is known for its expansive park, museums. In 2017, a panda was born in Ueno Zoo, which brought a rush of new visitors to the area. We visit Ueno in the midst of its current panda-monium.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 SAMURAI WHEELS
Our SAMURAI WHEELS duo visits Tokyo Auto Salon 2018 to check out various custom cars and tune-up parts. This year marks the 36th year for the event, and it will be held on a larger scale than ever.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Document 72 Hours
Men particular about polished shoes come and go at a shoe shine shop in Tokyo. We spend 3 days looking at the stories behind their shoes and the lives they walk.
05:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Bamboo Ware.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Japanology Plus
Canadian Bjorn Heiberg is a connoisseur of Japanese knives. In a Japanophiles interview with Peter Barakan, he speaks about the outstanding qualities of the blades sold at his cutlery shops in Japan.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Science View
We leave the studio to visit a World Heritage Site where we take a look back at the iron and steel manufacturing history of Japan, and introduce innovators that have developed new iron products.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 13, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Ueno is known for its expansive park, museums. In 2017, a panda was born in Ueno Zoo, which brought a rush of new visitors to the area. We visit Ueno in the midst of its current panda-monium.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 SAMURAI WHEELS
Our SAMURAI WHEELS duo visits Tokyo Auto Salon 2018 to check out various custom cars and tune-up parts. This year marks the 36th year for the event, and it will be held on a larger scale than ever.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Side by Side
A Japanese NGO and women in Cambodia have created a textile village that produces items using traditional techniques. The women can support themselves and take pride in the work they do as artisans.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 Japanology Plus
Canadian Bjorn Heiberg is a connoisseur of Japanese knives. In a Japanophiles interview with Peter Barakan, he speaks about the outstanding qualities of the blades sold at his cutlery shops in Japan.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Science View
We leave the studio to visit a World Heritage Site where we take a look back at the iron and steel manufacturing history of Japan, and introduce innovators that have developed new iron products.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 13, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Ueno is known for its expansive park, museums. In 2017, a panda was born in Ueno Zoo, which brought a rush of new visitors to the area. We visit Ueno in the midst of its current panda-monium.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 SAMURAI WHEELS
Our SAMURAI WHEELS duo visits Tokyo Auto Salon 2018 to check out various custom cars and tune-up parts. This year marks the 36th year for the event, and it will be held on a larger scale than ever.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Side by Side
A Japanese NGO and women in Cambodia have created a textile village that produces items using traditional techniques. The women can support themselves and take pride in the work they do as artisans.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 13, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Science View
We leave the studio to visit a World Heritage Site where we take a look back at the iron and steel manufacturing history of Japan, and introduce innovators that have developed new iron products.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Side by Side
A Japanese NGO and women in Cambodia have created a textile village that produces items using traditional techniques. The women can support themselves and take pride in the work they do as artisans.
21:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
21:45 Direct Talk
Shocked by the discovery of refugee graves in his own country's jungle, Malaysian film director Edmund Yeo made the award-winning feature film Aqerat to open discussion on the Rohingya refugee issue.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Ueno is known for its expansive park, museums. In 2017, a panda was born in Ueno Zoo, which brought a rush of new visitors to the area. We visit Ueno in the midst of its current panda-monium.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 SAMURAI WHEELS
Our SAMURAI WHEELS duo visits Tokyo Auto Salon 2018 to check out various custom cars and tune-up parts. This year marks the 36th year for the event, and it will be held on a larger scale than ever.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Rika's Grilled Vegetable Curry (2) Zuke Tamago "Marinated Eggs" (3) Soy Milk Matcha Pudding. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her fun lesson!
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Japan Railway Journal
Every day 15 million people commute in and out of Tokyo by train and prepaid e-money cards make the journey more convenient. See how the technology of these cards transformed rail travel in Japan.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 15, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
02:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:30 Core Kyoto
Today: An Artistic Lineage, nurturing a painting tradition. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Bathing. A long soak after a hard day. Spiritual purification and physical pleasure, Japan's baths have been also a social space. Explore bath design with studio guest Kundou Koyama.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Side by Side
A Japanese NGO and women in Cambodia have created a textile village that produces items using traditional techniques. The women can support themselves and take pride in the work they do as artisans.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Trails to Tsukiji
KANTEN is a gelling agent used in traditional Japanese sweets. From confections that celebrate the seasons to new uses in fields like medicine and nursing care, we discover this wondrous ingredient.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 great gear
[Styrofoam Shelter, Disaster Prevention Expo, Berries Powered by Tech] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 14, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 Core Kyoto
Today: An Artistic Lineage, nurturing a painting tradition. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Bathing. A long soak after a hard day. Spiritual purification and physical pleasure, Japan's baths have been also a social space. Explore bath design with studio guest Kundou Koyama.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 RISING
Japan is dotted with historical buildings and houses, but many are in danger of being lost. Enter Jun Tarikino, an entrepreneur who revitalizes these structures to preserve their history and culture.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 Trails to Tsukiji
KANTEN is a gelling agent used in traditional Japanese sweets. From confections that celebrate the seasons to new uses in fields like medicine and nursing care, we discover this wondrous ingredient.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 great gear
[Styrofoam Shelter, Disaster Prevention Expo, Berries Powered by Tech] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 14, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 Core Kyoto
Today: An Artistic Lineage, nurturing a painting tradition. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Bathing. A long soak after a hard day. Spiritual purification and physical pleasure, Japan's baths have been also a social space. Explore bath design with studio guest Kundou Koyama.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 RISING
Japan is dotted with historical buildings and houses, but many are in danger of being lost. Enter Jun Tarikino, an entrepreneur who revitalizes these structures to preserve their history and culture.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 14, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 great gear
[Styrofoam Shelter, Disaster Prevention Expo, Berries Powered by Tech] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 RISING
Japan is dotted with historical buildings and houses, but many are in danger of being lost. Enter Jun Tarikino, an entrepreneur who revitalizes these structures to preserve their history and culture.
21:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
21:45 Direct Talk
Authority on Russia and the Soviet Union, Helene Carrere d'Encausse sits down with NHK General Bureau Chief for Europe to discuss the future of the "strong Russia" envisioned by President Putin.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 Core Kyoto
Today: An Artistic Lineage, nurturing a painting tradition. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Bathing. A long soak after a hard day. Spiritual purification and physical pleasure, Japan's baths have been also a social space. Explore bath design with studio guest Kundou Koyama.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:10 BOSAI: An Educational Journey
BOSAI is disaster prevention through preparedness. Travel with a TV anchor to find out the lessons learned from the March 2011 tsunami and the initiatives being undertaken to build strong communities.
00:40 Direct Talk
Tatsuo Miyajima is an artist known for frequently employing digital LED counters. He has exhibited his work in over 30 countries worldwide to much acclaim. What is the message behind his art?
00:55 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Hikone Castle.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Tsunami Piano: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Ryuichi Sakamoto came across a ravaged piano in the disaster area. Sakamoto employed the sounds in his album and transformed the instrument into a machine that converts seismic waves into sounds.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 16, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
02:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:30 The Road to Recovery: Fukushima
Despite of the area's damaged reputation after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, the people who work in the agriculture and hospitality industries are now taking positive steps to move forward.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 Kawaii International
The result of the Kawaii Fashion contest will be announced! Find out who is the next Kawaii Leader. Plus, discover the miniature sized kawaii rooms, interiors and dishes - It' a Small Kawaii World!
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 RISING
Japan is dotted with historical buildings and houses, but many are in danger of being lost. Enter Jun Tarikino, an entrepreneur who revitalizes these structures to preserve their history and culture.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Journeys in Japan
Washoku chef David Wells enjoys winter sea delicacies and meets local chefs in Ibaraki. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Japan Railway Journal
Every day 15 million people commute in and out of Tokyo by train and prepaid e-money cards make the journey more convenient. See how the technology of these cards transformed rail travel in Japan.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 15, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 The Road to Recovery: Fukushima
Despite of the area's damaged reputation after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, the people who work in the agriculture and hospitality industries are now taking positive steps to move forward.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 Kawaii International
The result of the Kawaii Fashion contest will be announced! Find out who is the next Kawaii Leader. Plus, discover the miniature sized kawaii rooms, interiors and dishes - It' a Small Kawaii World!
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Asia Insight
Troupes consisting of marching bands and floats help mark life's milestones like wedding and funerals. But demand for these troupes are dropping due to changing values as this episode depicts.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 Journeys in Japan
Washoku chef David Wells enjoys winter sea delicacies and meets local chefs in Ibaraki. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Japan Railway Journal
Every day 15 million people commute in and out of Tokyo by train and prepaid e-money cards make the journey more convenient. See how the technology of these cards transformed rail travel in Japan.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 15, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 The Road to Recovery: Fukushima
Despite of the area's damaged reputation after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, the people who work in the agriculture and hospitality industries are now taking positive steps to move forward.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 Kawaii International
The result of the Kawaii Fashion contest will be announced! Find out who is the next Kawaii Leader. Plus, discover the miniature sized kawaii rooms, interiors and dishes - It' a Small Kawaii World!
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Asia Insight
Troupes consisting of marching bands and floats help mark life's milestones like wedding and funerals. But demand for these troupes are dropping due to changing values as this episode depicts.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 15, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Every day 15 million people commute in and out of Tokyo by train and prepaid e-money cards make the journey more convenient. See how the technology of these cards transformed rail travel in Japan.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Asia Insight
Troupes consisting of marching bands and floats help mark life's milestones like wedding and funerals. But demand for these troupes are dropping due to changing values as this episode depicts.
21:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
21:45 Direct Talk
Dale Dougherty founded Make magazine and Maker Faire to counter consumer culture and revive the DIY spirit among generations of tech-savvy enthusiasts. He talks about the importance of being a maker.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 The Road to Recovery: Fukushima
Despite of the area's damaged reputation after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, the people who work in the agriculture and hospitality industries are now taking positive steps to move forward.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 Kawaii International
The result of the Kawaii Fashion contest will be announced! Find out who is the next Kawaii Leader. Plus, discover the miniature sized kawaii rooms, interiors and dishes - It' a Small Kawaii World!
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:10 Somewhere Street
Bayonne is an ancient city in southern France, established by the Basque people. We meet and talk with residents who maintain their rich heritage and unique culture.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:10 NHK Documentary
China's Belt and Road initiative aims to create a vast economic zone across Eurasia. Developments are examined at key points along the "new Silk Road" in Kazakhstan, Poland and Germany.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:10 Anime Supernova
Toshiko Hata is an animator who specializes in stop-motion horror comedy. Her decision to mix horror and comedy is based on her belief that these 2 genres offer the most liberating experiences.
02:25 Hokkaido in Focus
The charms of the northern island of Hokkaido, one of Japan's most photogenic areas, are presented through the perspectives and works of top photographers who have settled down there. Taisetsuzan.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 17, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
02:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:10 Setsuko Thurlow's Quest
Is a world without nuclear arms possible? Hiroshima bombing survivor Setsuko Thurlow has traveled the globe in pursuit of that goal, a journey which led her to the Nobel Peace Prize Award ceremony.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:10 Train Cruise
Train rides provide panoramas of landscapes and lifestyles, with opportunities to hop off and meet the people. The tracks run to well-known and less-explored parts of Japan.
04:55 Blends
We'll introduce nijugogen-koto, a Japanese harp with 25 strings and can play a wide range of sounds. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Asia Insight
Troupes consisting of marching bands and floats help mark life's milestones like wedding and funerals. But demand for these troupes are dropping due to changing values as this episode depicts.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Rika's Grilled Vegetable Curry (2) Zuke Tamago "Marinated Eggs" (3) Soy Milk Matcha Pudding. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her fun lesson!
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Tsunami Piano: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Ryuichi Sakamoto came across a ravaged piano in the disaster area. Sakamoto employed the sounds in his album and transformed the instrument into a machine that converts seismic waves into sounds.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 16, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:10 Setsuko Thurlow's Quest
Is a world without nuclear arms possible? Hiroshima bombing survivor Setsuko Thurlow has traveled the globe in pursuit of that goal, a journey which led her to the Nobel Peace Prize Award ceremony.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:10 Train Cruise
Train rides provide panoramas of landscapes and lifestyles, with opportunities to hop off and meet the people. The tracks run to well-known and less-explored parts of Japan.
10:55 Blends
We'll introduce nijugogen-koto, a Japanese harp with 25 strings and can play a wide range of sounds. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:10 The Confessions of William Perry
Former US Defense Secretary William Perry granted exclusive interviews to NHK, in which he revealed his personal perspectives on the North Korean missile crisis and the American bases in Okinawa.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:10 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Rika's Grilled Vegetable Curry (2) Zuke Tamago "Marinated Eggs" (3) Soy Milk Matcha Pudding. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her fun lesson!
12:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we will explore the masterpieces of Hiroshige, "53 Stations of the Tokaido" through Rakugo-syle storytelling.
12:50 Little Charo
This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-10.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:10 Tsunami Piano: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Ryuichi Sakamoto came across a ravaged piano in the disaster area. Sakamoto employed the sounds in his album and transformed the instrument into a machine that converts seismic waves into sounds.
13:38 Direct Talk
Tatsuo Miyajima is an artist known for frequently employing digital LED counters. He has exhibited his work in over 30 countries worldwide to much acclaim. What is the message behind his art?
13:50 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Monuments at Mahabalipuram.
13:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! "Bisuke the Marble's Great Adventure"...
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:10 Anime Supernova
Toshiko Hata is an animator who specializes in stop-motion horror comedy. Her decision to mix horror and comedy is based on her belief that these 2 genres offer the most liberating experiences.
14:25 Hokkaido in Focus
The charms of the northern island of Hokkaido, one of Japan's most photogenic areas, are presented through the perspectives and works of top photographers who have settled down there. Taisetsuzan.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 16, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:10 Setsuko Thurlow's Quest
Is a world without nuclear arms possible? Hiroshima bombing survivor Setsuko Thurlow has traveled the globe in pursuit of that goal, a journey which led her to the Nobel Peace Prize Award ceremony.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:10 Train Cruise
Train rides provide panoramas of landscapes and lifestyles, with opportunities to hop off and meet the people. The tracks run to well-known and less-explored parts of Japan.
16:55 Blends
We'll introduce nijugogen-koto, a Japanese harp with 25 strings and can play a wide range of sounds. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:10 The Confessions of William Perry
Former US Defense Secretary William Perry granted exclusive interviews to NHK, in which he revealed his personal perspectives on the North Korean missile crisis and the American bases in Okinawa.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:10 Ceramic Treasures
Today: Arita-yaki, Saga Prefecture. We will visit the potters from all over Japan and discover their ceramics heritage by introducing the culture and historical background.
18:25 Hokkaido in Focus
The charms of the northern island of Hokkaido, one of Japan's most photogenic areas, are presented through the perspectives and works of top photographers who have settled down there. Taisetsuzan.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 16, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:10 Tsunami Piano: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Ryuichi Sakamoto came across a ravaged piano in the disaster area. Sakamoto employed the sounds in his album and transformed the instrument into a machine that converts seismic waves into sounds.
19:38 Direct Talk
Mitsui is a prominent "sogo shosha", literally "general trading company". This uniquely Japanese type of conglomerate does all sorts of business all over the world. We speak with CEO Tatsuo Yasunaga.
19:50 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Monuments at Mahabalipuram.
19:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! "Bisuke the Marble's Great Adventure"...
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:10 Setsuko Thurlow's Quest
Is a world without nuclear arms possible? Hiroshima bombing survivor Setsuko Thurlow has traveled the globe in pursuit of that goal, a journey which led her to the Nobel Peace Prize Award ceremony.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
21:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
Ehime is one of the top destinations to cycle in spring. You'll enjoy riding along beautiful coastline facing the Bungo Channel. We also take you to the hometown of traditional bull fighting.
21:37 Journey to Oshin's Homeland Part1
Win Morisaki, a Japan-based Myanmar actor, visits sites in Yamagata where the popular drama "Oshin" was set. The Journey starts from Yamadera, a historical temple in snowy mountain.
21:40 Anime Supernova
Toshiko Hata is an animator who specializes in stop-motion horror comedy. Her decision to mix horror and comedy is based on her belief that these 2 genres offer the most liberating experiences.
21:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Gyoza fried chinese dumplings.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:10 Train Cruise
Train rides provide panoramas of landscapes and lifestyles, with opportunities to hop off and meet the people. The tracks run to well-known and less-explored parts of Japan.
22:55 Blends
We'll introduce nijugogen-koto, a Japanese harp with 25 strings and can play a wide range of sounds. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:10 The Confessions of William Perry
Former US Defense Secretary William Perry granted exclusive interviews to NHK, in which he revealed his personal perspectives on the North Korean missile crisis and the American bases in Okinawa.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
Hiking a rugged mountainous pilgrimage trail dotted with stone Buddhist statues on a peninsula in Kyushu. And, an old castle town in rural Okayama Pref. boasts a colorful, noren curtains.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
Hiking a rugged mountainous pilgrimage trail dotted with stone Buddhist statues on a peninsula in Kyushu. And, an old castle town in rural Okayama Pref. boasts a colorful, noren curtains.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:10 J-MELO
This week's show is the first of 2 specials from the northeastern Japanese city of Sendai. May J. joins local artists to explore the thriving music scene and find out what makes it so special.
01:40 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! "Bisuke the Marble's Great Adventure"...
01:45 Japan-easy
Today: Expressions when giving and receiving things. Explore the wonders of Japan and the Japanese language! Through basic conversations, viewers will see that "Japanese is easy!"
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:10 Direct Talk
Shocked by the discovery of refugee graves in his own country's jungle, Malaysian film director Edmund Yeo made the award-winning feature film Aqerat to open discussion on the Rohingya refugee issue.
02:25 Blends
The jushichigen-koto, featured here at Tokyo's Zojoji temple, is a Japanese harp with 17 strings. Blends features popular Western songs covered with traditional Japanese instruments.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 18, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
02:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:10 NHK WORLD TV Special program
NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:10 Hometown Stories
High-schoolers in a disaster-hit area in Northern Japan decided to dramatize the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in a play through which they confront and memorialize the suffering of the survivors.
04:41 Wild Hokkaido!
In this episode, we explore the Taisetsu mountain range. The program host goes trekking through this extreme winter region while encountering spectacular scenes of snow and ice.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:10 The Confessions of William Perry
Former US Defense Secretary William Perry granted exclusive interviews to NHK, in which he revealed his personal perspectives on the North Korean missile crisis and the American bases in Okinawa.
