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.
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.
06:10 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.
06:40 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.
06:55 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.
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.
07:10 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.
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.
08:10 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.
08:25 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.
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 17, Day 7 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 NHK WORLD TV Special program
NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
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 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.
10:41 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.
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 Face To Face
Japan's first sporting stadium with practice facilities for athletes with disabilities recently opened in Tokyo. The facility's director, retired track star Dai Tamesue, tells us about the project.
11:40 Japan's Top Inventions
Japanese inventions are used and loved around the world. Through interviews and reenactments, go behind the scenes and discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.
11:55 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: Kendo.
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 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.
12:40 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.
12:55 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.
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 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.
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 Videos Gone Viral
The program introduces the best videos revealing Japan from unique perspectives: Japanese viral videos, foreigners introducing Japan, and many more!
14:20 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. Today: Hierapolis-Pamukkale.
14:25 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.
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 17, Day 7 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 NHK WORLD TV Special program
NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
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 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.
16:41 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.
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 Face To Face
Japan's first sporting stadium with practice facilities for athletes with disabilities recently opened in Tokyo. The facility's director, retired track star Dai Tamesue, tells us about the project.
17:40 Running in Japan
The show introduces Japanese running culture. Our running reporter takes part in exciting running events across Japan in order to meet other runners and find out what they love about running.
17:55 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: Kendo.
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 Videos Gone Viral
The program introduces the best videos revealing Japan from unique perspectives: Japanese viral videos, foreigners introducing Japan, and many more!
18:20 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. Today: Hierapolis-Pamukkale.
18:25 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.
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 17, Day 7 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 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.
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 NHK WORLD TV Special program
NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
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 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.
21:25 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!"
21:40 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.
21:50 Winter Joy
Winter brings joy to Japan. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Japan and enjoy the wonders of winter. #2: Akita is known for its heavy snowfall and its winter festivals. Let's visit the snow country.
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 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.
22:41 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.
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 Face To Face
Japan's first sporting stadium with practice facilities for athletes with disabilities recently opened in Tokyo. The facility's director, retired track star Dai Tamesue, tells us about the project.
23:40 Japan's Top Inventions
Japanese inventions are used and loved around the world. Through interviews and reenactments, go behind the scenes and discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.
23:55 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: Kendo.
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 Japanology Plus
Demographic change is seriously impacting rail services. Each time, Peter Barakan meets experts with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.
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 Medical Frontiers
Improving the balance of the "gut flora", an ecosystem of microbes in the intestines, can help prevent lifestyle-related diseases. We'll explore ways to keep the gut flora in good condition.
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 19, Day 9 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 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Kinosaki Onsen - A Town of Hot Springs.
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 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Let's find out the season's trend from New York, Milan and Paris, and catch up with the hot Tokyo-born fashion events. We also turn to some of the big-name designers Marie has interviewed.
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.
06:10 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.
06:25 THE QUEST FOR ANCIENT COLOR
Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colors and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.
06:40 Satoyama
Satoyama: a place where people are a part of the natural ecosystem. We will visit one Japanese satoyama where life is abundant and interconnected. Today: Wild grass preserved with woven baskets.
06:50 Winter Joy
Winter brings joy to Japan. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Japan and enjoy the wonders of winter. #2: Akita is known for its heavy snowfall and its winter festivals. Let's visit the snow country.
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.
07:10 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.
07:40 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"...
07:45 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!"
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.
08:10 Videos Gone Viral
The program introduces the best videos revealing Japan from unique perspectives: Japanese viral videos, foreigners introducing Japan, and many more!
08:20 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. Today: Hierapolis-Pamukkale.
08:25 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.
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 18, Day 8 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 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Kinosaki Onsen - A Town of Hot Springs.
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 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Let's find out the season's trend from New York, Milan and Paris, and catch up with the hot Tokyo-born fashion events. We also turn to some of the big-name designers Marie has interviewed.
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 Inside Lens
A wealthy family, once a real estate dealer in S. Korea, lost everything with the Asian financial crisis in 1997. The director captured her own family story after years she distanced away from them...
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 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.
12:45 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.
12:50 Winter Joy
Winter brings joy to Japan. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Japan and enjoy the wonders of winter. #2: Akita is known for its heavy snowfall and its winter festivals. Let's visit the snow country.
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 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.
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 18, Day 8 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 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Kinosaki Onsen - A Town of Hot Springs.
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 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Let's find out the season's trend from New York, Milan and Paris, and catch up with the hot Tokyo-born fashion events. We also turn to some of the big-name designers Marie has interviewed.
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 Inside Lens
A wealthy family, once a real estate dealer in S. Korea, lost everything with the Asian financial crisis in 1997. The director captured her own family story after years she distanced away from them...
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 18, Day 8 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 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.
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 Inside Lens
A wealthy family, once a real estate dealer in S. Korea, lost everything with the Asian financial crisis in 1997. The director captured her own family story after years she distanced away from them...
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
Eitetsu Hayashi has pioneered a distinctive sound as a traditional percussionist, expanding the taiko's possibilities in music and on stage. What inspires his widely acclaimed performances?
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 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Kinosaki Onsen - A Town of Hot Springs.
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 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Let's find out the season's trend from New York, Milan and Paris, and catch up with the hot Tokyo-born fashion events. We also turn to some of the big-name designers Marie has interviewed.
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 Imperial Bonsai
Magnificent bonsai are carefully tended in the verdant Imperial Palace grounds in Tokyo. We explore the imperial bonsai collection -and it is key role in palace entertaining- as the spring approaches.
00:30 Trails to Tsukiji
Japanese APPLES are exceptionally round, sweet and shiny. We visit the top production site, Aomori, to discover the high-end cultivation and quality control methods that make Japan's APPLES so great.
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 Science View
Research on android robots, made to thoroughly resemble humans, has made huge progress in the last decade. We will focus on research that is striving to understand the qualities that make us human.
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 20, Day 10 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 Journeys in Japan
Kyle Card discovers the nostalgic appeal of Manazuru, a coastal town near Tokyo fiercely protected by its residents, old and new. On this program, get to know the real Japan.
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 imagine-nation
Our website introduces an up-and-coming independent creator every week. Next episode of imagine-nation, we're going to introduce some of the hot works from Independent Anime industries! Stay tuned!
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 Inside Lens
A wealthy family, once a real estate dealer in S. Korea, lost everything with the Asian financial crisis in 1997. The director captured her own family story after years she distanced away from them...
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 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.
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 Medical Frontiers
Improving the balance of the "gut flora", an ecosystem of microbes in the intestines, can help prevent lifestyle-related diseases. We'll explore ways to keep the gut flora in good condition.
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 19, Day 9 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 Journeys in Japan
Kyle Card discovers the nostalgic appeal of Manazuru, a coastal town near Tokyo fiercely protected by its residents, old and new. On this program, get to know the real Japan.
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 imagine-nation
Our website introduces an up-and-coming independent creator every week. Next episode of imagine-nation, we're going to introduce some of the hot works from Independent Anime industries! Stay tuned!
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 Document 72 Hours
In Tokyo, there is a certain intersection where seven roads meet. For 3 days, we listened to the stories of the many people we met as they passed through this busy junction.
11:55 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: Miso.
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 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.
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 Medical Frontiers
Improving the balance of the "gut flora", an ecosystem of microbes in the intestines, can help prevent lifestyle-related diseases. We'll explore ways to keep the gut flora in good condition.
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 19, Day 9 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 Journeys in Japan
Kyle Card discovers the nostalgic appeal of Manazuru, a coastal town near Tokyo fiercely protected by its residents, old and new. On this program, get to know the real Japan.
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 imagine-nation
Our website introduces an up-and-coming independent creator every week. Next episode of imagine-nation, we're going to introduce some of the hot works from Independent Anime industries! Stay tuned!
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 Document 72 Hours
In Tokyo, there is a certain intersection where seven roads meet. For 3 days, we listened to the stories of the many people we met as they passed through this busy junction.
17:55 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: Miso.
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 19, Day 9 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 Medical Frontiers
Improving the balance of the "gut flora", an ecosystem of microbes in the intestines, can help prevent lifestyle-related diseases. We'll explore ways to keep the gut flora in good condition.
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 Document 72 Hours
In Tokyo, there is a certain intersection where seven roads meet. For 3 days, we listened to the stories of the many people we met as they passed through this busy junction.
20:55 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: Miso.
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
Conductor Yutaka Sado studied under the great composer Leonard Bernstein for 3 years up until Bernstein's death in 1990. Sado talks lessons learned and what he hopes to pass on to the future.
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 Journeys in Japan
Kyle Card discovers the nostalgic appeal of Manazuru, a coastal town near Tokyo fiercely protected by its residents, old and new. On this program, get to know the real Japan.
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 imagine-nation
Our website introduces an up-and-coming independent creator every week. Next episode of imagine-nation, we're going to introduce some of the hot works from Independent Anime industries! Stay tuned!
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 Journeys in Japan
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture and meeting the people. Kit Pancoast Nagamura discovers the wild nature and warm people of Okinoerabu Island.
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 THE QUEST FOR ANCIENT COLOR
Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colors and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.
01:25 Drainspotters #2 Ninja
We explore Iga, home of a legendary ninja clan, for some absorbing insights into the world of ninjutsu from one of Japan's last ninja grandmasters.
01:30 great gear
[Special Edition] "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.
02:10 THE QUEST FOR ANCIENT COLOR
Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colors and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.
02:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#1 Ii desu ka? May I?/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
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 21, Day 11 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 Step into My Kitchen
We learn 92 year-old Tami Hiyama's recipe for "chirashi-zushi", a special kind of sushi eaten at family celebrations. What does chirashi mean to Tami? We discover her recipes for life.
03:25 Drainspotters #1 Green Tea
A tea picker on the manhole covers in Kikugawa, Shizuoka leads to a look at the area's tea-growing in the spring and summer months.
03:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Companies from across the globe have offices in Tokyo. Today, some top executives share their inside knowledge of Tokyo's exclusive hidden gems.
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 JAPANGLE
JAPANGLE is a series of educational entertainment programs that put a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is Sweets and snacks.
04:30 SAMURAI WHEELS
For 3 years, SAMURAI WHEELS has communicated to the world the allure of Japanese cars and car culture. This episode is a compilation that looks back, focusing on aspects of car culture.
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
In Tokyo, there is a certain intersection where seven roads meet. For 3 days, we listened to the stories of the many people we met as they passed through this busy junction.
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: Miso.
