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
SANSAI are wild vegetables which sprout in the mountains in spring. With a hint of bitterness SANSAI is the taste of spring. Join us and discover this bitter but delicious spring specialty.
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
[MEDTEC Japan, Wear Wood on Your Face, Protecting the City from Below] "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 KABUKI KOOL
Several old theater buildings around Japan give a feeling of what it was like to see kabuki in the Edo period. Experience these performances from up close.
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: Kitayama Cedar lends a quality of polished dignity and beauty. The ancient capital, Kyoto, 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: Stories. In Japan, where anime likenesses roam the streets, the power of design is bringing fictional narratives to life. Event director Takao Kato helps us explore these worlds.
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
Chizu Nakamoto runs a company that employs single mothers in Uganda, making print fabric bags that are big in Japan. Follow the team as they develop new items and expand their business operations.
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
SANSAI are wild vegetables which sprout in the mountains in spring. With a hint of bitterness SANSAI is the taste of spring. Join us and discover this bitter but delicious spring specialty.
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
[MEDTEC Japan, Wear Wood on Your Face, Protecting the City from Below] "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 Lunch ON!
The workers at a waste management company in Niigata, Japan, look forward to the monthly pork soup day. Tune in to find out how the soup warms up not only the workers' bodies, but their hearts too.
14:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(5)
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life.
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: Kitayama Cedar lends a quality of polished dignity and beauty. The ancient capital, Kyoto, 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: Stories. In Japan, where anime likenesses roam the streets, the power of design is bringing fictional narratives to life. Event director Takao Kato helps us explore these worlds.
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
Chizu Nakamoto runs a company that employs single mothers in Uganda, making print fabric bags that are big in Japan. Follow the team as they develop new items and expand their business operations.
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 Lunch ON!
The workers at a waste management company in Niigata, Japan, look forward to the monthly pork soup day. Tune in to find out how the soup warms up not only the workers' bodies, but their hearts too.
18:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(1)
Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.
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
[MEDTEC Japan, Wear Wood on Your Face, Protecting the City from Below] "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
Chizu Nakamoto runs a company that employs single mothers in Uganda, making print fabric bags that are big in Japan. Follow the team as they develop new items and expand their business operations.
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
Patama Roonrakwit is a Thai architect who works with people in poor neighborhoods to improve their housings and environments. She believes in building people's confidence to transform their community.
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: Kitayama Cedar lends a quality of polished dignity and beauty. The ancient capital, Kyoto, 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: Stories. In Japan, where anime likenesses roam the streets, the power of design is bringing fictional narratives to life. Event director Takao Kato helps us explore these worlds.
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 Eiheiji
At Eiheiji, a world-famous Zen monastery in Japan, young monks sit zazen for long hours and engage in practice according to the teachings of Dogen, who founded the temple over 770 years ago.
00:51 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Aoi Festival.
00:56 Dranspotters #5 Nishikigoi
A visit to Ojiya in Niigata prefecture brings us to the birthplace of nishikigoi carp and offers a fascinating look at the thriving competitive scene for these beautiful "swimming jewels".
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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Taiwan Part 1: Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh visits the home of a Hakka family for a tea called Oriental Beauty and authentic dishes using preserved ingredients such as fermented mustard greens.
01:45 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Taiwan Part 2: Food expert Kentetsu Koh meets the Tao people on Orchid Island. They keep their tradition of fishing for sacred flying fish and follow strict rules on how to prepare and eat it.
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 J-Arena
With karate making its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, we look back at its history with a focus on the kumite event. We visit Teikyo University's famed karate club, alma mater to 28 Japan team members.
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 OUR BLUE PLANET
Saving the Earth for the Future: The 2017 Blue Planet Prize has been awarded to Prof. Hans J. Schellnhuber, the German theoretical physicist, and Prof. Gretchen C. Daily, the American biologist.
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
Check out Tokyo's latest nail trends, from dreamy designs to fabulous 3D nail art. Plus, meet a handsome nail artist in Harajuku that everyone is obsessed with! The Cool World of Tokyo Nail Art!
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
Chizu Nakamoto runs a company that employs single mothers in Uganda, making print fabric bags that are big in Japan. Follow the team as they develop new items and expand their business operations.
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
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture and meeting the people. Peter MacMillan discovers the samurai traditions of Kakunodate, Akita Pref.
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 Biz Buzz Japan
A look at businesses serving the aging Japanese population. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
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 Lunch ON!
The workers at a waste management company in Niigata, Japan, look forward to the monthly pork soup day. Tune in to find out how the soup warms up not only the workers' bodies, but their hearts too.
08:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(4)
With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.
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 OUR BLUE PLANET
Saving the Earth for the Future: The 2017 Blue Planet Prize has been awarded to Prof. Hans J. Schellnhuber, the German theoretical physicist, and Prof. Gretchen C. Daily, the American biologist.
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
Check out Tokyo's latest nail trends, from dreamy designs to fabulous 3D nail art. Plus, meet a handsome nail artist in Harajuku that everyone is obsessed with! The Cool World of Tokyo Nail Art!
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
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization.
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
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture and meeting the people. Peter MacMillan discovers the samurai traditions of Kakunodate, Akita Pref.
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 Biz Buzz Japan
A look at businesses serving the aging Japanese population. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
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 J-Arena
With karate making its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, we look back at its history with a focus on the kumite event. We visit Teikyo University's famed karate club, alma mater to 28 Japan team members.
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 OUR BLUE PLANET
Saving the Earth for the Future: The 2017 Blue Planet Prize has been awarded to Prof. Hans J. Schellnhuber, the German theoretical physicist, and Prof. Gretchen C. Daily, the American biologist.
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
Check out Tokyo's latest nail trends, from dreamy designs to fabulous 3D nail art. Plus, meet a handsome nail artist in Harajuku that everyone is obsessed with! The Cool World of Tokyo Nail Art!
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
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization.
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 J-Arena
With karate making its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, we look back at its history with a focus on the kumite event. We visit Teikyo University's famed karate club, alma mater to 28 Japan team members.
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 Biz Buzz Japan
A look at businesses serving the aging Japanese population. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
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
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization.
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
Charina Widjaja founded Digital Fashion Week to help independent Asian designers display their talents to the world as they struggle to survive between the high fashion labels and mass brands.
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 OUR BLUE PLANET
Saving the Earth for the Future: The 2017 Blue Planet Prize has been awarded to Prof. Hans J. Schellnhuber, the German theoretical physicist, and Prof. Gretchen C. Daily, the American biologist.
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
Check out Tokyo's latest nail trends, from dreamy designs to fabulous 3D nail art. Plus, meet a handsome nail artist in Harajuku that everyone is obsessed with! The Cool World of Tokyo Nail Art!
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
La Paz is Bolivia's seat of government which is located at an elevation of about 3,650 meters. In this episode, we stroll around the city in the sky.
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
The growing power of giant multinational corporations is shaking up the capitalist order. We explore the shifting power balance between businesses and governments, and the fate of capitalism.
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 Supreme Skills!
In this episode, AI and humans compete in the fields of fashion, taxi driving and haiku poetry. Can humans survive the challenge of computerized deep learning?
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 Tsuruko's Tea Journey
Tsuruko Hanzawa is a "catering chef" of tea ceremonies. At 70, she has decided to embark on a unique nationwide pilgrimage to immerse herself in the art. NHK follows her journey for 2 years.
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 #TOKYO
Join us on a virtual open-top bus tour of Tokyo's popular tourist spots including Tokyo Station, Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba and learn to navigate the city using fixed bus routes.
04:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The beautiful spotfin lionfish is known as the "Lady of the Sea". But don't be fooled by its appearance. Its body is covered with venomous spines. We reveal an unusual side of these marine creatures.
04:50 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.
04:55 Blends
We'll introduce jiuta-shamisen, the instrument deeply rooted in the Kyoto area. 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
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization.
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) Cheese Tonkatsu with Umeboshi (2) Nori Salad with Sesame Dressing (3) Clam and Daikon Soup. 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 NINJA TRUTH Episode 1
The ninja are said to have used more than 400 unique tools and weapons. We'll look at the kusarigama and try out a modern version of the hiding techniques the ninja were known for.
07:45 NINJA TRUTH Episode 2
We'll look at how ninja used the distinctive swords they carried. And we'll try out mizugumo, a device that allowed ninja to seemingly walk across moats, to see if it really works.
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 J-Arena
With karate making its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, we look back at its history with a focus on the kumite event. We visit Teikyo University's famed karate club, alma mater to 28 Japan team members.
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 Tsuruko's Tea Journey
Tsuruko Hanzawa is a "catering chef" of tea ceremonies. At 70, she has decided to embark on a unique nationwide pilgrimage to immerse herself in the art. NHK follows her journey for 2 years.
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 #TOKYO
Join us on a virtual open-top bus tour of Tokyo's popular tourist spots including Tokyo Station, Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba and learn to navigate the city using fixed bus routes.
10:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The beautiful spotfin lionfish is known as the "Lady of the Sea". But don't be fooled by its appearance. Its body is covered with venomous spines. We reveal an unusual side of these marine creatures.
10:50 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.
10:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(2)
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.
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 Washoku World Challenge
The program documents the Washoku World Challenge, a Japanese cooking contest for non-Japanese chefs. Finalists from qualifiers in 6 global cities muster their passion & skills for the final in Tokyo.
11:40 Close to ART
Japan has over 400 art museums and they also receive great attention from overseas. This show invites you to one of those and you will enjoy its fine art as well as the town where it is located.
11:55 SAKURA - Cherry Blossom in Japan
The cherry blossom is the symbol of the Japanese spring. The flowers so resplendently and scatter so forlornly. We introduce famous blossom viewing spots around the country.
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) Cheese Tonkatsu with Umeboshi (2) Nori Salad with Sesame Dressing (3) Clam and Daikon Soup. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her fun lesson!
12:40 JAPANGLE
JAPANGLE is a series of educational entertainment programs that put a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is Hairstyling.
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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Vietnam Part 1: Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh visits the northern city of Hai Phong to enjoy rice paddy crab dishes. Farmers consider the crab to be a pest, but it makes a magnificent soup.
13:25 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Vietnam Part 2: Muong people outside the northern city of Hoa Binh make dishes such as chicken soup with pickled bamboo shoots. Food expert Kentetsu Koh savors them with a traditional home brew.
13:40 Direct Talk
Kanetoshi Oda invented a water-purifying powder that provides 3.4 million people with clean water in 40 countries. Local operations also create jobs. CEO Oda explains his approach to business.
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! This time "Do Your Best!! Product Test"...
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 Supreme Skills!
In this episode, AI and humans compete in the fields of fashion, taxi driving and haiku poetry. Can humans survive the challenge of computerized deep learning?
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 Tsuruko's Tea Journey
Tsuruko Hanzawa is a "catering chef" of tea ceremonies. At 70, she has decided to embark on a unique nationwide pilgrimage to immerse herself in the art. NHK follows her journey for 2 years.
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 #TOKYO
Join us on a virtual open-top bus tour of Tokyo's popular tourist spots including Tokyo Station, Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba and learn to navigate the city using fixed bus routes.
16:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The beautiful spotfin lionfish is known as the "Lady of the Sea". But don't be fooled by its appearance. Its body is covered with venomous spines. We reveal an unusual side of these marine creatures.
16:50 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.
16:55 Blends
We'll introduce jiuta-shamisen, the instrument deeply rooted in the Kyoto area. 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 Washoku World Challenge
The program documents the Washoku World Challenge, a Japanese cooking contest for non-Japanese chefs. Finalists from qualifiers in 6 global cities muster their passion & skills for the final in Tokyo.
17:40 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Yunnan(China) 1: Shigu in the province is known for its medicinal cooking ingredients. Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh tryies a stew of Yunnan ham with a herb and a spicy salad of fish mint roots.
17:55 SAKURA - Cherry Blossom in Japan
The cherry blossom is the symbol of the Japanese spring. The flowers so resplendently and scatter so forlornly. We introduce famous blossom viewing spots around the country.
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 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Cheese Tonkatsu with Umeboshi (2) Nori Salad with Sesame Dressing (3) Clam and Daikon Soup. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her fun lesson!
18:40 JAPANGLE
JAPANGLE is a series of educational entertainment programs that put a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is Stylized movement.
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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Taiwan Part 1: Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh visits the home of a Hakka family for a tea called Oriental Beauty and authentic dishes using preserved ingredients such as fermented mustard greens.
19:25 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Taiwan Part 2: Food expert Kentetsu Koh meets the Tao people on Orchid Island. They keep their tradition of fishing for sacred flying fish and follow strict rules on how to prepare and eat it.
19:40 Direct Talk
Dashi is the soup stock that is the backbone of Japanese cooking. Katsuyuki Takatsu, president of specialty purveyor Ninben, speaks about his strategy to make dashi a worldwide favorite.
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! This time "Do Your Best!! Product Test"...
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 Tsuruko's Tea Journey
Tsuruko Hanzawa is a "catering chef" of tea ceremonies. At 70, she has decided to embark on a unique nationwide pilgrimage to immerse herself in the art. NHK follows her journey for 2 years.
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 Supreme Skills!
In this episode, AI and humans compete in the fields of fashion, taxi driving and haiku poetry. Can humans survive the challenge of computerized deep learning?
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 #TOKYO
Join us on a virtual open-top bus tour of Tokyo's popular tourist spots including Tokyo Station, Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba and learn to navigate the city using fixed bus routes.
22:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The beautiful spotfin lionfish is known as the "Lady of the Sea". But don't be fooled by its appearance. Its body is covered with venomous spines. We reveal an unusual side of these marine creatures.
22:50 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.
22:55 Blends
We'll introduce jiuta-shamisen, the instrument deeply rooted in the Kyoto area. 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 Washoku World Challenge
The program documents the Washoku World Challenge, a Japanese cooking contest for non-Japanese chefs. Finalists from qualifiers in 6 global cities muster their passion & skills for the final in Tokyo.
23:40 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Yunnan(China) Part 2: The Dai people prepare a feast for their traditional festival. Food expert Kentetsu Koh joins them for fermented fish dishes and a smooth water buffalo meat paste.
23:55 SAKURA - Cherry Blossom in Japan
The cherry blossom is the symbol of the Japanese spring. The flowers so resplendently and scatter so forlornly. We introduce famous blossom viewing spots around the country.
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
Explore the temple and merchant areas, and discover the history, culture and life hidden in the backstreets of Osaka, away from the dazzling neons. And go antiques hunting at a market in Saitama Pref.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
This show offers tourists handy info and regional advice on where to go, what to see, and how to experience Japan, like an expert. We also share viewer tips and photos of food, scenery, and festivals.
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, May J. is checking out requests, videos, and photos from viewers all over the world. Also, m-flo are dropping in for a chat. And Minami Kizuki is visiting music lovers in the Philippines.
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! This time "Do Your Best!! Product Test"...
01:45 Japan-easy
Today: Going over the basics and preparing for further learning. 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
Leading figure in modern wushu, and instructor of Jet Li, Wu Bin is a global promoter of Chinese martial arts. Now in his 80s, he remains actively involved. He spoke with us on his lifelong passion.
02:25 Inspiring Landscapes
Danger awaits the migratory birds that visit the more than 100 wetland areas of the Sarobetsu Plain in spring. It comes in the form of massive white-tailed sea eagles anxious to feed their chicks.
02:40 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: A Paddy Field Landscape Where Goshawks Fly.
02:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature the program "Dining with the Chef": which introduces the worldview and attraction of Japanese cuisine that cares about the overall harmony of a variety of ingredients.
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 Tohoku's Cherry Blossoms
Snow-bound and still impacted by the 2011 disaster, the people of Tohoku wait eagerly for the blossoming cherry trees. Follow us on this trip to Tohoku to see these beautifully filmed scenes.
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
At 51, Mayumi Yamada was diagnosed with early onset dementia. While many people with the disease try to hide their condition or become isolated, she's determined to live life positively, with a smile.
04:42 Wild Hokkaido!
In this episode, we discover Hitsujigaoka Forest, located in the southern suburbs of Sapporo. Our program host visits an arboretum which is open to the public to explore for free.
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 Washoku World Challenge
The program documents the Washoku World Challenge, a Japanese cooking contest for non-Japanese chefs. Finalists from qualifiers in 6 global cities muster their passion & skills for the final in Tokyo.
05:40 Close to ART
Japan has over 400 art museums and they also receive great attention from overseas. This show invites you to one of those and you will enjoy its fine art as well as the town where it is located.
05:55 SAKURA - Cherry Blossom in Japan
The cherry blossom is the symbol of the Japanese spring. The flowers so resplendently and scatter so forlornly. We introduce famous blossom viewing spots around the country.
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 Eiheiji
At Eiheiji, a world-famous Zen monastery in Japan, young monks sit zazen for long hours and engage in practice according to the teachings of Dogen, who founded the temple over 770 years ago.
06:51 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Aoi Festival.
06:56 Dranspotters #5 Nishikigoi
A visit to Ojiya in Niigata prefecture brings us to the birthplace of nishikigoi carp and offers a fascinating look at the thriving competitive scene for these beautiful "swimming jewels".
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
The growing power of giant multinational corporations is shaking up the capitalist order. We explore the shifting power balance between businesses and governments, and the fate of capitalism.
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 Supreme Skills!
In this episode, AI and humans compete in the fields of fashion, taxi driving and haiku poetry. Can humans survive the challenge of computerized deep learning?
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 Tohoku's Cherry Blossoms
Snow-bound and still impacted by the 2011 disaster, the people of Tohoku wait eagerly for the blossoming cherry trees. Follow us on this trip to Tohoku to see these beautifully filmed scenes.
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
At 51, Mayumi Yamada was diagnosed with early onset dementia. While many people with the disease try to hide their condition or become isolated, she's determined to live life positively, with a smile.
10:42 Wild Hokkaido!
In this episode, we discover Hitsujigaoka Forest, located in the southern suburbs of Sapporo. Our program host visits an arboretum which is open to the public to explore for free.
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 Professionals
Rakugo storyteller Shunputei Ichinosuke works 350 days a year, performing about 900 times. Deeply dedicated to his art, he always finds time to practice no matter how busy he becomes.
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 Eiheiji
At Eiheiji, a world-famous Zen monastery in Japan, young monks sit zazen for long hours and engage in practice according to the teachings of Dogen, who founded the temple over 770 years ago.
12:51 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Aoi Festival.
12:56 Dranspotters #5 Nishikigoi
A visit to Ojiya in Niigata prefecture brings us to the birthplace of nishikigoi carp and offers a fascinating look at the thriving competitive scene for these beautiful "swimming jewels".
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
The growing power of giant multinational corporations is shaking up the capitalist order. We explore the shifting power balance between businesses and governments, and the fate of capitalism.
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 Somewhere Street
La Paz is Bolivia's seat of government which is located at an elevation of about 3,650 meters. In this episode, we stroll around the city in the sky.
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 Tohoku's Cherry Blossoms
Snow-bound and still impacted by the 2011 disaster, the people of Tohoku wait eagerly for the blossoming cherry trees. Follow us on this trip to Tohoku to see these beautifully filmed scenes.
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
At 51, Mayumi Yamada was diagnosed with early onset dementia. While many people with the disease try to hide their condition or become isolated, she's determined to live life positively, with a smile.
16:42 Wild Hokkaido!
In this episode, we discover Hitsujigaoka Forest, located in the southern suburbs of Sapporo. Our program host visits an arboretum which is open to the public to explore for free.
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 Professionals
Rakugo storyteller Shunputei Ichinosuke works 350 days a year, performing about 900 times. Deeply dedicated to his art, he always finds time to practice no matter how busy he becomes.
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 Eiheiji
At Eiheiji, a world-famous Zen monastery in Japan, young monks sit zazen for long hours and engage in practice according to the teachings of Dogen, who founded the temple over 770 years ago.
18:51 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Aoi Festival.
18:56 Dranspotters #5 Nishikigoi
A visit to Ojiya in Niigata prefecture brings us to the birthplace of nishikigoi carp and offers a fascinating look at the thriving competitive scene for these beautiful "swimming jewels".
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
The growing power of giant multinational corporations is shaking up the capitalist order. We explore the shifting power balance between businesses and governments, and the fate of capitalism.
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 Tohoku's Cherry Blossoms
Snow-bound and still impacted by the 2011 disaster, the people of Tohoku wait eagerly for the blossoming cherry trees. Follow us on this trip to Tohoku to see these beautifully filmed scenes.
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
Charina Widjaja founded Digital Fashion Week to help independent Asian designers display their talents to the world as they struggle to survive between the high fashion labels and mass brands.
21:25 Japan-easy
Today: Going over the basics and preparing for further learning. Explore the wonders of Japan and the Japanese language! Through basic conversations, viewers will see that "Japanese is easy!"
21:40 TOKYO kayaking tour
Kayaking is becoming an increasingly popular activity among visitors to Tokyo. Touring the rivers of the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo by kayak.
21:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature the program "Dining with the Chef": which introduces the worldview and attraction of Japanese cuisine that cares about the overall harmony of a variety of ingredients.
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
At 51, Mayumi Yamada was diagnosed with early onset dementia. While many people with the disease try to hide their condition or become isolated, she's determined to live life positively, with a smile.
22:42 Wild Hokkaido!
In this episode, we discover Hitsujigaoka Forest, located in the southern suburbs of Sapporo. Our program host visits an arboretum which is open to the public to explore for free.
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 Professionals
Rakugo storyteller Shunputei Ichinosuke works 350 days a year, performing about 900 times. Deeply dedicated to his art, he always finds time to practice no matter how busy he becomes.
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
Japanese weddings are diverse and reflect changing times. 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
Shoulder and neck stiffness can be triggered by muscle pain, mental disorders and even organ disease. We'll take a close look at some surprising causes of stiff shoulders, and treatment options.
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 The Mark of Beauty
Shojin cuisine, cooked in accordance with Buddhist law, includes no meat or fish, and has survived to this day in many different ways. Come get a taste of the delectable world of Shojin.
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, Cherry Blossoms will Bloom: Miharu, Fukushima.
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
Join new host Harry Sugiyama as he introduces two Japanese brands in pursuit of "ultimate comfort". How do they achieve such luxurious ease?
